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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/13/1999• MINUTES ATTACHED BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA A G E N D A TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1999 - 9:00 A.M. County Commission Chamber County Administration Building 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kenneth R. Macht, Chairman (District 3) James E. Chandler, County Administrator Fran B. Adams, Vice Chairman (District 1) Caroline D. Ginn, (District 5) Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney Ruth Stanbridge (District 2 John W. Tippin, (District 4) Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board 9:00 am. 1. CALL TO ORDER BACKUP PAGES 2. INVOCATION None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - James E. Chandler 4. ADDITIONS to the AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS ADDMONS: 7.0. Retroactive Approval of Out of County Travel to Commissioners Adams and Stanbridge 133. Commissioner Adams - Report on Tallahassee Trip B.D. Comment on Fire Hazard DELETED: 11.C.2. 5. PROCLAMATION and PRESENTATIONS None 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of March 23, 1999 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Received & Placed on File in Office of Clerk to the Board: Fla. Inland Navigation District: 1) Annual Local Government Financial Report for FY 1997-98; (2) Audited Financial Statements for FY Ended 09/30/98, 3) Board Meeting and Workshop Schedule for FY 1998-99; 4) Public Facilities Report, and S) a District Map. AND Report of Convictions, March, 1999 B. Approval of Warrants (memorandum dated March 31, 1999) 1-10 C. Bid Award: IRC #9053 Re -Roofing Douglas Community Center (Buildings & Grounds) (memorandum dated April 5, 1999) 11-15 D. Sebastian City Couig Appointees (Fax dated March 25, 1999) 16-27 BOOK PKE ,�97. r � BOOK FAut 7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd.Z E. Approval of Indian River Shores Change of Representation on Council of Public Officials Committee (letter dated March 26, 1999) F. Payments to Vendors of Court Related Costs (memorandum dated April 1, 1999) G. GHA Harbor Ltd.'s Request for Planned Develop- ment (PD) Final Plat Approval for North Harbor Village, Grand Harbor Plat 20 (memorandum dated April 7, 1999) BACKUP PAGES 28 p 30-34 H. Approval of Consultant Contract for Economic Development CDBG Application and Administration Services (memorandum dated April 6, 1999) 35-50 I. Frontage Road, Final Payment (memorandum dated April 6,1999) 51-53 J. Cut & Fill Balance Waiver for 236 Live Oak Drive (memorandum dated March 31, 1999) 54-57 K. Cut & Fill Balance Waiver for Lot 3, Block 21, Vero Lake Estates Unit 4 (memorandum dated April 5,1999) 58-61 L. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Indian River County and Dennis S. Darcy (memorandum dated April 5, 1999) 62-68 M. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Indian River County and Daniel W. Perugini & Sondra Perugini (memorandum dated April, 1999) 69-74 N. Children's Services Advisory Committee - Request for Proposals (letter dated April 7, 1999) 75 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 A.M. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARINGS None B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS None C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS None 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS BACKUP None PAGES 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. Community Development None B. Emergency Services None C. General Services 1. Affirmation of Certification of Emergency Purchase of Goods and Services (memorandum dated April 7, 1999) 76-78 2. Amended Joint Parking Lot Agreement Between First Baptist Church and Indian River County (Main Library) (memorandum dated April 5, 1999) 79-91 D. Leisure Services International Golf Maintenance Contract Renewal (memorandum dated April 5, 1999) 92-111 E. Office of Management and Budget None F. Personnel 1. Revision to Administrative Policy Manual (memorandum dated April, 1999) 112-114 2. Health Insurance Consultant (memorandum dated April 7, 1999) 115 G. Public Works IRC Beach Preservation Plan - Professional Service Agreement - Pre -Engineering design (memorandum dated April 6, 1999) 116-154 H. Utilities Finalization of the Indian River County Department of Utility Services Water/Wastewater, Reclaimed Water and Sludge User Charge Analysis (memorandum dated April 6, 1999) 155-192 I. Human Services None 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY None 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS A. Chairman Kenneth R. Macht B. Vice Chairman Fran B. Adams Boa 103 FAGt99, r � BOOK 103 PAGE 93 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS (cont'd.): BACKUP C. Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn PAGES D. Commissioner Ruth Stanbridge E. Commissioner John W. Tip.& 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS/BOARDS A. Emergency Services District 1. Approval of Minutes - meeting of 3/16/99 2. Approval of Minutes - meeting of 3/23/99 3. Agreement - Closing on Fire stations Nos. 8and 9 (memorandum dated April 7, 1999) 193-195 B. Solid Waste Disposal District None 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 :)f meeting. _ Meeting may be broadcast live on TCI Cable Channel 13 - rebroadcast various times throughout the week Falcon Cable Channel 35 - rebroadcast Friday evening • 0 INDEX TO MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY_ COMMISSIONERS MEETING OF APRIL 13, 1999 1. CALL TO ORDER ............................................... 1 2. INVOCATION .................................................. 1 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ........:.............................. 1 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA ................................... 1 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS ......................... 2 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................ 2 7. CONSENT AGENDA ............................................ 2 7.A. Reports .................................................. 2 7.B. Approval of Warrants ....................................... 3 7.C. Bid Award #9053 Re -Roofing Douglas Community Center - Atlantic Roofing, Vero Beach ....................................... 11 7.D. Sebastian City Council Appointees to Various County Boards and Committees .............................................. 13 7.E. Representative of Indian River Shores on Council of Public Officials - Robert G. Bowman to Replace William McNamee ................ 14 7.F. Payments to Vendors of Court Related Costs ..................... 15 7.G. GHA Harbor, Ltd. - Planned Development (PD) Final Plat Approval for North Harbor Village, Grand Harbor Plat 20 ..................... 16 7.H. Economic Development CDBG Application and Administration Services - Consultant Contract with Berryman and Heniger, Inc ............... 17 7.I. Frontage Road at North East Comer of Indian River Boulevard and Royal Palm Boulevard - Final Payment and Release of Retainage - Ranger Construction Industries ..................................... 19 7.1. Floodplain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver - 236 Live Oak Drive (Gerald Arsenault) ............................................... 20 7.K. Floodplain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver - Lot 3, Block 21, Vero Lake Estates Unit 4 - Ameron Homes, Inc ............................ 21 7.L. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Dennis S. Darcy ............ 23 7.M. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Daniel W. and Sondra Pemgini ....................................................... 24 7.N. Children's Services Advisory Committee - Request for Proposals (RFP) for FY 1999-2000 Authorized ................................... 25 7.0. Retroactive Approval of Out -of -County Travel for Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Stanbridge to Attend the LAMAC Meeting in Tallahassee .............................................. 27 1 BOOK 103 F -,1'E 23 BOOK J03. PAGE "3 11.C.1. CERTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF UPGRADED LEAK MONITORING SYSTEM AFFIRMED FOR RETROFIT OF FLEET FUELING FACILITY AND SHERIFF'S UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - SOUTHERN PETROLEUM SYSTEMS ....... 28 11.C.2. PARKING AGREEMENT - MAIN LIBRARY - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AMENDMENT .................................. 30 11.D. SANDRIDGE GOLF CLUB - INTERNATIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT, INC. MAINTENANCE CONTRACT (RENEWAL) 31 11.F.1. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL REVISION - PROBATION AND PROMOTION SECTIONS .............................. 33 11.F.2. RFP #9052 - HEALTH INSURANCE CONSULTANTS - GEHRING GROUP INSURANCE CONSULTANTS ....................... 33 H.G. BEACH PRESERVATION PLAN - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PRE -ENGINEERING DESIGN) - APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, INC. - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT 35 11.H. WATER/WASTEWATER, RECLAIMED WATER AND SLUDGE USER CHARGE ANALYSIS - HARTMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. - UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE RATE RECOMMENDATIONS - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED ............................. 39 13.13. COMMISSIONER ADAMS - RESOLUTION 99-035 - REPORT ON TALLAHASSEE TRIP AND INTANGIBLE TAX CUT/REVENUE SHARING "HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE" SUPPORT ............ 51 13.D. COMMISSIONER STANBRIDGE - FIRE HAZARD - CHIP HARVESTERS (DONALD LaFOUNTAIlN) FIRE/TAKE ISSUE TO CIRCUIT COURT FOR UVIlVIEDIATE ACTION - PROCEED TO FORECLOSURE ON LIEN .................................. 53 14.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT ........................ 55 DOCUMENT MADE PART OF THE RECORD - PROCLAMATION HONORING DR SAMUEL A. HUNTER .......................................... 55 oq April 13, 1999 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25" Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, April 13,1999. Present were Kenneth:R. Macht, Chairman; Fran B. Adams, Vice Chairman; Caroline D. Grin; Ruth Stanbridge; and John W. Tippin. Also present were James E. Chandler, CountyAdministrator; Charles P. Vitunac, CountyAttorney; and Patricia Ridgely, Deputy Clerk. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. EWOCATION Commissioner Tippin delivered the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Administrator Chandler led the Pledge to the Flag. 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Chairman Macht announced a handout had been distributed with a corrected agreement for item 14.A.3. and the addition of item 7.0., Retroactive Approval for Commissioners Adams and Stanbridge to attend a LAMAC meeting in Tallahassee on 3/26/99. Administrator Chandler asked for the deletion of item 11. C.2. so the agreement could go to the other party first. Commissioner Adams requested the addition of item 13.B., a Comment on Her Trip to Tallahassee. Commissioner Stanbridge requested the addition of item 13.D., Fire Hazards. APRIL 13, 1999 1 BOOK 108 FAGS 2, r BOOK 103 FAGS 934 Commissioner Ginnrequested addition of item U.C. concerning the "Hold Harmless Clause", and Commissioner Adams suggested that matter be covered at the same time as her comments on her trip to Tallahassee (13.B.) Commissioner Ginn concurred. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously made the above changes to their agenda. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS None. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 1999. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Stanbridge, SECONDED BY Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 1999, as written and distributed. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Adams requested item 7.C. be separated for discussion and Commissioner Ginn requested that item 7.N. be separated for discussion. Z.A. Reports The following reports have been received and placed on file in the office of the Clerk to the Board: FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT: 1. Annual Local Government Financial Report for FY 1997-98 2. Audited Financial Statements for FY ended 09/30/98 3. Board Meeting and Workshop Schedule for FY 1998-99 APRIL 13, 1999 2 0 40 4. Public Facilities Report 5. District Map REPORT OF CONVICTIONS - MARCH 1999 NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TARN. 7.B. Approval of Warrants The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 31, 1999: TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: MARCH 31,1999 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 March 26 to March 31, 1999. Attachment: ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the list of warrants issued by the Clerk to the Board for the period March 26-31, 1999, as requested. APRIL 13, 1999 3 • BOOK 103 fAGc 93 r .7 500K in F"AA36 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0019902 SHELDON, JAMES 1993-03-26 0019903 SHELDON, JAMES 1999-03-26 0019904 AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND 1999-03-30 0019905 FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1999-03-30 0019906 KRUCZKIEWICZ, LORIANE 1999-03-30 0019907 BREVARD COUNTY CLERK OF THE 1999-03-30 0019908 ORANGE COUNTY CLERK OF THE 1999-03-30 0019909 ST LUCIE COUNTY CLERK OF THE 1999-03-30 0019910 VELASQUEZ, MERIDA 1999-03-30 0019911 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CLERK OF 1999-03-30 0019912 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 1999-03-30 0019913 VERO BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC. 1999-03-30 0019914 INDIAN RIVER FEDERAL CREDIT 1999-03-30 0019915 COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT 1999-03-30 0019916 AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE 1999-03-30 0019917 TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO 769 1999-03-30 0019918 NACO/SOUTHEAST 1999-03-30 0019919 SALEM TRUST COMPANY 1999-03-30 0019920 OKEECHOBEE CO., PMTS DOMES REL 1999-03-30 ,Q.0.1M21 -XISCONS.IX SSUPPORT COLLECTIM 19.92-03,-3Q 0259805 ANDERSON, FRED 1999-03-26 0259806 ATKINSON, RICHARD F 1999-03-26 0259807 BECHT, TONYA AND CITY OF VERO 1999-03-26 0259808 BROXTON, LYDIA 1999-03-26 0259809 BREVCO PROPERTIES, INC 1999-03-26 0259810 BEUTTELL, PETER M 1999-03-26 0259811 BILKEN GROUP 1999-03-26 0259812 BEANS, ROBERT 1999-03-26 0259813 BROOKS, DONNA AND CITY OF VERO 1999-03-26 0259814 BELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1999-03-26 0259815 BOUYSSOU, STEPHANE H 1999-03-26 0259816 BLAHNIK, CHRIS OR MILDRED 1999-03-26 0259817 BUCKNER, SHEILA & CITY OF VERO 1999-03-26 0259818 BISHOP, SUSAN D 1999-03-26 0259819 BROOKHAVEN, TOWN OF 1999-03-26 0259820 BREVARD COUNTY HOUSING AUTHRTY 1999-03-26 0259821 BLUE, YOLANDA 1999-03-26 0259822 BACON, CHARISMA AND CITY OF 1999-03-26 0259823 CARTWRIGHT, WILLIAM AND/ 1999-03-26 0259824 CORR, RHODA L 1999-03-26 0259825 COLLINS, THOMAS H 1999-03-26 0259826 COSCO, KEN 1999-03-26 0259827 CENTURY 21 SEATREK REALTY, INC 1999-03-26 0259828 CARLTON, ALLAN R 1999-03-26 0259829 C P E ASSOCIATES 1999-03-26 0259830 -CAPAK, GERALD T 1999-03-26 0259831 CUMMINGS, JERRY 1999-03-26 0259832 COLDWELL BANKER 1999-03-26 0259833 CLUNK, JEFFREY 1999-03-26 0259834 CARONE, PAUL 1999-03-26 0259835 CHAMBLISS, CHIQUITA AND CITY 1999-03-26 0259836 CARLUCCI, LEONARD A 1999-03-26 0259837 DAN PREUSS REALTY, INC 1999-03-26 0259838 DOOLITTLE JAMES A & ASSOCIATES 1999-03-26 0259839 DENNISON, WANDA 1999-03-26 0259840 DOVE, E WILSON 1999-03-26 0259841 DOYLE, CHERYL 1999-03-26 0259842 DIXON, LATONIA AND CITY Or 1999-03-26 0259843 EDGEWOOD PLACE (305-113) 1999-03-26 0259844 EDWARD, FRANKLIN 1999-03-26 0259845 FOGERTY, GEORGE A 1999-03-26 APRIL 13, 1999 4 40,000.00 679.96 944.26 330,732.02 138.50 694.79 135.20 724.98 200.00 3,320.73 650.00 1,992.00 84,080.66 257.69 189.52 4,077.09 5,836.65 596.21 167.25 -23.08- 148.00 238.00 92.00 219.00 471.00 270.00 1,694.00 226.00 59.00 1,283.00 397.00 364.00 84.00 256.00 556.97 483.97 248.00 26.00 197.00 299.00 588.00 478.00 245.00 306.00 653.00 350.00 438.00 426.00 314.00 230.00 18.00 404.00 274.00 3,163.00 911.00 267.00 305.00 8.00 187.00 328.00 315.00 0 • CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0259846 FRESH, DANIEL J 1999-03-26 228.00 0259847 FT PIERCE, CITY OF 1999-03-26 1,543.91 0259848 FOGARTY ENTERPRISES, INC 1999-03-26 45.00 0259849 GASKILL, ROBERT 1999-03-26 251.00 0259850 GRIMM, FLOYD OR HELEN 1999-03-26 149.00 0259851 GIFFORD GROVES, LTD 1999-03-26 11,266.00 0259852 GEORGE, MARY KIM 1999-03-26 579.00 0259853 GRACE'S LANDING LTD 1999-03-26 2,939.00 0259854 GLOVERSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 1999-03-26 270.97 0259855 HAWKINS, WANDA 1999-03-26 220.00 0259856 HOLM, LEO 1999-03-26 445.00 0259857 INDIAN RIVER INVESTMENT 1999-03-26 270.00 0259858 IMBRIANI, VINCENT 1999-03-26 451.00 0259859 JAMES A DOOLITTLE & ASSOCIATES 19.99-03-26 6,433.00 0259860 JENSEN, PETER C -1999-03-26 526.00 0259861 JAHOLKOWSKI, PAUL 1999-03-26 278.00 0259862 JENNINGS, LESSIE 1999-03-26 261.00 0259863 JAHOLKOWSKI, MIKE 1999-03-26 210.00 0259864 JULIN, PAUL 1999-03-26 210.00 0259865 JONES, CECILIA AND CITY OF 1999-03-26 40.00 0259866 JONES, WILLIAM C 1999-03-26 335.00 0259867 JACOBS, CARRIE AND FLORIDA 1999-03-26 85.00 0259868 JONES, ALPHONSO 1999-03-26 258.00 0259869 KOLB, GREGORY L 1999-03-26 443.00 0259870 KUBILUS, DEBRA AND CITY OF 1999-03-26 75.00 0259871 LAWRENCE, TERRY A 1999-03-26 191.00 0259872 LLERENA, E D 1999-03-26 472.00 0259873 LANGLEY, PHILIP G 1999-03-26 230.00 0259874 LAWRENCE, CHARLENE FRANCES 1999-03-26 455.00 0259875 LINDSEY GARDEN'S APARTMENTS 1999-03-26 6,966.00 0259876 MIXELL, LLONALD AND/OR 1999-03-26 709.00 0259877 M 0 D INVESTMENTS 1999-03-26 828.00 0259878 MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM 1999-03-26 201.00 0259879 MANN, ROBERT OR WANDA ARMA 1999-03-26 217.00 0259880 MORRILL, TINA AND CITY OF 1999-03-26 31.00 0259881 MCINTOSH, SYLVESTER B JR 1999-03-26 426.00 0259882 MULLINS, B FRANK 1999-03-26 501.00 0259883 MC CLAY, ROBIN 1999-03-26 312.00 0259884 MCGRIFF, SHARON AND CITY OF 1999-03-26 28.00 0259885 NELSON, DONALD J & VALENTINE R 1999-03-26 500.00 0259886 NEUHAUSER, ERNEST 1999-03-26 272.00 0259887 NIRMIKA LIVING STONES, INC 1999-03-26 337.00 0259888 OLIVER, DOROTHY 1999-03-26 400.00 0259889 PARKER, RALPH & CITY OF VERO 1999-03-26 91.00 0259890 PALMER TRAILER PARK 1999-03-26 449.00 0259891 PITTMAN, CATHERINE & CITY OF 1999-03-26 96.00 0259892 POLLY, EMMA 1999-03-26 870.00 0259893 PIERSON, JOHN H DBA 1999-03-26 324.00 0259894 POSADO, LORI 1999-03-26 375.00 0259895 PINKNEY, RACHEL J 1999-03-26 144.00 0259896 PALUMBO, LOUIS 1999-03-26 294.00 0259897 REAGAN, WILLIE C 1999-03-26 722.00 0259898 RENNICK, RONALD 1999-03-26 313.00 0259899 RAUDENBUSH, ERNEST 1999-03-26 155.00 0259900 REALTY CONNECTIONS OF VERO,INC 1999-03-26 690.00 0259901 REARDANZ, MARVIN 1999-03-26 408.00 0259902 RICHARDS, WILLIAM A 1999-03-26 470.00 0259903 RODRIGUEZ, BLANCA 1999-03-26 400.00 0259904 RICOTTI, RICARDO 1999-03-26 161.00 0259905 RIVER PARK PLACE 1999-03-26 1,642.00 0259906 SCHORNER, JAMES A 1999-03-26 180.00 0259907 ST FRANCIS MANOR 1999-03-26 2,266.00 APRIL 139 1999 S BOOK P�.�t • F_ 'I BOOK lu a mit 3 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0259908 SCROGGS, BETTY DAVIS 1999-03-26 324.00 0259909 SACCO, JACQUELINE AND/OR 1999-03-26 490.00 0259910 SABONJOHN, FLORENCE 1999-03-26 268.00 0259911 SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY 1999-03-26 521.97 0259912 SMOAK, JEANETTE AND CITY 1999-03-26 34.00 0259913 SANDY PINES 1999-03-26 4,076.00 0259914 SHELTON, ROBERT L 1999-03-26 424.00 0259915 STARCK, MICHAEL R 1999-03-26 382.00 0259916 STRIBLING, WILLIAM JR 1999-03-26 212.00 0259917 SUNDMAN, IVAN 1999-03-26 187.00 0259918 SPARKS, DAVID 1999-03-26 113.00 0259919 SARTAIN, CHARLES S & TELECIA 1999-03-26 65.00 0259920 TROPICAL SHORELAND, INC OR 1999-03-26 245.00 0259921 TOWN & COUNTRY LEASING 1999-03-26 347.00 0259922 TOLBERT, JEANETTE AND CITY OF 1999-03-26 34.00 0259923 VERO MOBILE HOME PARK 1999-03-26 490.00 0259924 VERO FIRST CORPORATION 1999-03-26 2,178.00 0259925 VARJABEDIAN, SUMPAD 1999-03-26 527.00 0259926 BLAKE, SALLIE (WYNN) 1999-03-26 284.00 0259927 WILLIAMS, TOBIAS M 1999-03-26 439.00 0259928 WILLIAMS, DEBRA WASHINGTON 1999-03-26 121.00 0259929 YORK, LILLY B 1999-03-26 194.00 0259930 YORK, DAVID 1999-03-26 467.00 0259931 ZANCA, LEONARD 1999-03-26 1,129.00 0259932 A A FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC 1999-03-31 269.10 0259933 ADRON FENCE COMPANY 1999-03-31 1,942.10 0259934 AERO PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1999-03-31 550.00 0259935 ATCO TOOL SUPPLY 1999-03-31 110.51 0259936 AUTO SUPPLY CO OF VERO BEACH, 1999-03-31 508.80 0259937 AT EASE ARMY NAVY 1999-03-31 392.00 0259938 ABS PUMPS, INC 1999-03-31 1,913.58 0259939 ALPHA HEALTH SERVICE, INC 1999-03-31 2,059.23 0259940 A T & T 1999-03-31 17.85 0259941 AMERICAN AIR FILTER 1999-03-31 297.96 0259942 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOC 1999-03-31 69.30 0259943 AUTO PARTS OF VERO, INC 1999-03-31 452.09 0259944 ABCO GARAGE DOOR CO 1999-03-31 1,820.00 0259945 AMERITREND HOMES 1999-03-31 500.00 0259946 B & B INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 1999-03-31 97.44 0259947 BAKER DISTRIBUTING CO 1999-03-31 136.66 0259948 BAY STREET PHARMACY 1999-03-31 69.50 0259949 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1999-03-31 4,736.35 0259950 BENSONS LOCK SERVICE 1999-03-31 20.00 0259951 BETTER BUSINESS FORMS, INC 1999-03-31 3,572.46 0259952 BARTON, JEFFREY K- CLERK 1999-03-31 193,590.33 0259953 BARTON, JEFFREY K -CLERK 1999-03-31 5,227.25 0259954 BERGGREN EQUIPMENT CO, INC 1999-03-31 29.21 0259955 BARTON, JEFFREY K 1999-03-31 1,380.20 0259956 BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION 1999-03-31 70.00 0259957 BOYNTON PUMP & IRRIGATION 1999-03-31 381.99 0259958 BEVERAGE STOP, THE 1999-03-31 71.92 0259959 BETROCK INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 1999-03-31 83.45 0259960 BARTON, JEFFREY K 1999-03-31 5,476.40 0259961 BMG 1999-03-31 13.91 0259962 BEAM, BETTY 1999-03-31 30.90 0259963 BLACKBURN, COLE 1999-03-31 43.77 0259964 BOYES & FARINA P A 1999-03-31 526.50 0259965 BELLSOUTH = 1999-03-31 119.72 0259966 CAMERON & BARKLEY COMPANY 1999-03-31 369.60 0259967 CAMP, DRESSER & MCKEE, INC 1999-03-31 21,796.50 APRIL 13, 1999 A • CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0259968 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT CO., INC 1999-03-31 505.81 0259969 CITRUS MOTEL 1999-03-31 94.00 0259970 CLASSIC AWARDS 1999-03-31 4.30 0259971 COMMUNICATIONS INT'L INC 1999-03-31 542.09 0259972 COASTAL REFINING & MARKETING 1999-03-31 6,680.51 0259973 COPELAND, LINDA 1999-03-31 63.00 0259974 COOGAN, MAUREEN 1999-03-31 387.28 0259975 CINDY'S PET CENTER, INC 1999-03-31 30.97 0259976 CUSTOM PUBLISHING SERVICES INC 1999-03-31 58.00 0259977 CAMPBELL, STEPHANIE 1999-03-31 92.70 0259978 CRAWFORD, SANDY 1999-03-31 9.00 0259979 CENTER FOR EMOTIONAL AND 1999-03-31 182.00 0259980 CARTER, KELLY °1999-03-31 118.45 0259981 COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LEASING 1999-03-31 672.00 0259982 CONRADO, STEFANIE 1999-03-31 72.10 0259983 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS 1999-03-31 259.42 0259984 CRANMER, LOUIS 1999-03-31 30.00 0259985 CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS 1999-03-31 7,779.24 0259986 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING & 1999-03-31 24.53 0259987 DAVES SPORTING GOODS 1999-03-31 532.21 0259988 DELTA SUPPLY CO 1999-03-31 544.63 0259989 DEMCO INC 1999-03-31 3,303.48 0259990 DEPENDABLE DODGE, INC 1999-03-31 37.62 0259991 DICKERSON-FLORIDA, INC 1999-03-31 389,794.29 0259992 DOBY - SEACOAST SUPPLY 1999-03-31 28.00 0259993 DOCTOR'S CLINIC 1999-03-31 171.00 0259994 DON SMITH'S PAINT STORE, INC 1999-03-31 226.75 0259995 DRIVEWAYS INC 1999-03-31 23,128.04 0259996 DEMCO MEDIA 1999-03-31 278.02 0259997 DADE PAPER COMPANY 1999-03-31 383.31 0259998 DOWNTOWN PRODUCE INC 1999-03-31 213.33 0259999 DOUBLE TREE HOTEL 1999-03-31 495.00 0260000 E -Z BREW COFFEE SERVICE, INC 1999-03-31 12.25 0260001 EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES 1999-03-31 49.00 0260002 ELPEB, INC 1999-03-31 3,977.76 0260003 EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL 1999-03-31 820.00 0260004 EDLUND & DRITENBAS 1999-03-31 7,464.00 0260005 ECOTECH CONSULTANTS, INC 1999-03-31 9,963.22 0260006 ENCORE BROADCAST EQUIPMENT 1999-03-31 9,695.00 0260007 FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY CO 1999-03-31 150.00 0260008 FLORIDA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 1999-03-31 240.00 0260009 FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY 1999-03-31 10,720.38 0260010 FUCCI, JOHN P 1999-03-31 86.00 0260011 FLOWERS BAKING COMPANY OF 1999-03-31 106.06 0260012 FLORIDA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 1999-03-31 85,000.00 0260013 FLORIDAFFINITY, INC 1999-03-31 6,069.00 0260014 FLORIDA FIRE INSPECTORS ASSOC 1999-03-31 300.00 0260015 FELLSMERE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1999-03-31 25.00 0260016 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC 1999-03-31 625.00 0260017 FANNIN, JUSTIN 1999-03-31 28.32 0260018 FLORIDA WOOD COUNCIL 1999-03-31 25.00 0260019 FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL 1999-03-31 25.00 0260020 GENE'S AUTO GLASS 1999-03-31 250.00 0260021 GLIDDEN COMPANY, THE 1999-03-31 178.66 0260022 GOODKNIGHT LAWN EQUIPMENT, INC 1999-03-31 33.00 0260023 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO INC 1999-03-31 1,977.32 0260024 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO, INC 1999-03-31 220.00 0260025 GALL'S INC 1999-03-31 125.97 0260026 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER 1999-03-31 39.00 0260027 GREENE, ROBERT E 1999-03-31 1,856.77 APRIL 139 1999 7 • Fr. iC �.r?s BOOK i0a FAGE J� 1 CHECK NAME NUMBER CHECK CHECK DATE AMOUNT 0260028 GIFFORD YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTE 1999-03-31 14,618.64 0260029 GOLLNICK, PEGGY 1999-03-31 224.00 0260030 HARRISON UNIFORMS 1999-03-31 57.67 0260031 HUNTER AUTO SUPPLIES 1999-03-31 539.35 0260032 HELD, PATRICIA BARGO 1999-03-31 367.50 0260033 HACH COMPANY 1999-03-31 1,562.75 0260034 HOLIDAY INN WEST 1999-03-31 295.00 0260035 HORIZON NURSERY 1999-03-31 195.75 0260036 HUSSAMY, OMAR MD 1999-03-31 750.00 0260037 HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE RESORT 1999-03-31 81.00 0260038 HOLSHOUSER, MICHAEL 1999-03-31 111.00 0260039 HANSEN, SUSAN 1999-03-31 150.80 0260040 HOLLAND, BOBBY 1999-03-31 2.00 0260041 HYDROCARBON MONITORING AND 1999-03-31 650.00 0260042 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 1999-03-31 57,370.83 0260043 INDIAN RIVER BATTERY, INC 1999-03-31 338.30 0260044 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 1999-03-31 600.00 0260045 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITY 1999-03-31 1,913.25 0260046 INDIAN RIVER MULCH 1999-03-31 2,400.00 0260047 INDUSTRIAL REFUSE SALES 1999-03-31 12,375.00 0260048 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF 1999-03-31 40.00 0260049 INDIAN RIVER ALL -FAB, INC 1999-03-31 38.29 0260050 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S 1999-03-31 285.00 0260051 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PLANNING 1999-03-31 40.00 0260052 IRRIGATION CONSULTANTS UNLIMIT 1999-03-31 340.90 0260053 JANIE DEAN CHEVROLET, INC 1999-03-31 729.94 0260054 JIM WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION 1999-03-31 2,780.00 0260055 JONES CHEMICALS, INC 1999-03-31 3,133.00 0260056 RURTZ ERIC C � HID 1999-03-31 1,200.00 0260057 KEY, PATRICIA W 1999-03-31 80.50 0260058 K S M ENGINEERING & TESTING 1999-03-31 100.00 0260059 KEEP INDIAN RIVER BEAUTIFUL 1999-03-31 2,694.92 0260060 K & M ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 1999-03-31 39.48 0260061 KIPP, BILLY C 1999-03-31 108.15 0260062 LUCAS WATERPROOFING CO, INC 1999-03-31 174.00 0260063 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC 1999-03-31 649.95 0260064 LIGHT SOURCE BUSINESS SYSTEMS 1999-03-31 631.00 0260065 LOPRESTI, ETTA 1999-03-31 69.00 0260066 LLOYD, JOHN RALPH 1999-03-31 26.00 0260067 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC 1999-03-31 62.52 0260068 LUNA, JORGE 1999-03-31 42.48 0260069 MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY 1999-03-31 342.25 0260070 MAXWELL, PLUMBING, INC 1999-03-31 57.60 0260071 INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1999-03-31 14,505.91 0260072 MEDICAL RECORD SERVICES, INC 1999-03-31 22.01 0260073 MCDADE WATERWORKS, INC 1999-03-31 53 264.98 0260074 MORELLO, K A 1999-03-31 500.00 0260075 MARTIN COUNTY PETROLEUM 1999-03-31 1,403.92 0260076 MR BOB PORTABLE TOILET 1999-03-31 903.80 0260077 MTW ROOFING CO 1999-03-31 5,033.00 0260078 M W I CORPORATION 1999-03-31 824.00 0260079 MOSS, ROGER 1999-03-31 87.55 0260080 MCKESSON GENERAL MEDICAL CORP 1999-03-31 447.60 0260081 MEDIFEST REGISTRATION 1999-03-31 99.00 0260082 NOLTE, DAVID C 1999-03-31 181,074.74 0260083 NORTH SOUTH SUPPLY INC 1999-03-31 143.28 0260084 NICOSIA, ROGER J DO 1999-03-31 1,500.00 0260085 NATIONAL AMBULANCE BUILDERS, 1999-03-31 97.12 0260086 NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES, INC-- 1999-03-31 680.00 0260087 NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE 1999-03-31 32,397.33 0260088 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION 1999-03-31 405.95 APRIL 13, 1999 8 • CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0260089 OFFICE PRODUCTS & SERVICE 1999-03-31 94.40 0260090 ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AND 1999-03-31 595.64 0260091 ORLANDO, KAREN M 1999-03-31 161.00 0260092 PHILLIPS, LINDA R 1999-03-31 66.50 0260093 PRECISIONS SMALL ENGINE 1999-03-31 3,899.55 0260094 PROCTOR CONSTRUCTION 1999-03-31 2,000.00 0260095 PETTY CASH 1999-03-31 41.83 0260096 PORT PETROLEUM, INC 1999-03-31 344.57 0260097 PERCONTI DATA SYSTEMS, INC 1999-03-31 5.00 0260098 PRESS JOURNAL 1999-03-31 202.50 0260099 PARRISH, JAMES L PE 1999-03-31 4,766.75 0260100 PRECISION CONTRACTING 1999-03-31 4,521.54 0260101 PANGBURN, TERRI 1999-03-31 24.00 0260102 POWERLINE CHEMICAL & JANITOR 1999-03-31 116.58 0260103 PARKER, DEBBIE 1999-03-31 46.35 0260104 RELIABLE SEPTIC AND SERVICES 1999-03-31 100.00 0260105 R R BOWKER 1999-03-31 144.45 0260106 ROBERTS & REYNOLDS PA 1999-03-31 1,902.39 0260107 RELIANCE PETROLEUM CO, INC 1999-03-31 210.68 0260108 ROYAL CUP COFFEE 1999-03-31 117.45 0260109 RAPP, PAMELA 1999-03-31 12.00 0260110 SCHOPP, BARBARA G 1999-03-31 42.00 0260111 SCOTT'S SPORTING GOODS 1999-03-31 150.00 0260112 SEBASTIAN, CITY OF 1999-03-31 150.00 0260113 SEXUAL ASSAULT ASSISTANCE 1999-03-31 4,459.33 0260114 SOUTHERN EAGLE DISTRIBUTING, 1999-03-31 279.10 0260115 ST JOHN'S RIVER WATER MGMT 1999-03-31 100.00 0260116 SEXTON, HILDY 1999-03-31 80.00 0260117 SUN BELT MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC 1999-03-31 476.70 0260118 SUPERIOR PRINTING 1999-03-31 304.55 0260119 SAFECO, INC 1999-03-31 27.90 0260120 SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF 1999-03-31 346.61 0260121 STEWART MINING INDUSTRIES INC 1999-03-31 98.40 0260122 SNOBERGER, RUTH ANN 1999-03-31 188.19 0260123 SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY CO 1999-03-31 128.70 0260124 SUNSHINE CHAPTER 1999-03-31 340.00 0260125 ST JOHNS RIVER WATER MGMT DIST 1999-03-31 100.00 0260126 SOUTHERN SECURITY SYSTEMS OF 1999-03-31 3,780.00 0260127 SMYTH SYSTEMS INC 1999-03-31 56.98 0260128 SCHWEY, PAUL MATTHEW 1999-03-31 32.00 0260129 SECURITYLINK FROM AMERITECH 1999-03-31 86.46 0260130 SHELL FLEET CARD 1999-03-31 23.70 0260131 SOUTHWESTERN SUPPLIERS INC 1999-03-31 34,509.76 0260132 SOUTHERN PETROLEUM SYSTEMS INC 1999-03-31 12,396.25 0260133 TEN -8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC 1999-03-31 796.50 0260134 TREASURE COAST CONTRACTING,INC 1999-03-31 91934.50 0260135 TLG 1999-03-31 2,375.00 0260136 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN 1999-03-31 35.00 0260137 TED ANDERSEN MASONRY 1999-03-31 890.00 0260138 ULVERSCROFT LARGE PRINT 1999-03-31 719.60 0260139 US FILTER DISTRIBUTION GROUP 1999-03-31 24,860.96 0260140 VERO BEACH, CITY OF 1999-03-31 9,175.00 0260141 VERO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS,INC 1999-03-31 376.86 0260142 VIRGIL'S RADIATOR WORKS 1999-03-31 60.00 0260143 VERO BEACH, CITY OF 1999-03-31 25.88 0260144 VERO BEACH, CITY OF 1999-03-31 1,649.11 0260145 VERO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT 1999-03-31 275.00 0260146 VERO BEARING & BOLT 1999-03-31 49.98 0260147 VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER 1999-03-31 25.00 0260148 VERO COLLISION CENTER 1999-03-31 895.00 0260149 WAL-MART STORES, INC 1999-03-31 252.87 APRIL 139 1999 4 • BOOK i BOOK CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0260150 WESTSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 1999-03-31 15.00 0260151 W W GRAINGER, INC 1999-03-31 431.44 0260152 WILLHOFF, PATSY 1999-03-31 260.00 0260153 WHARTON-SMITH, INC 1999-03-31 135,491.76 0260154 WILSON, SUSAN BARNES 1999-03-31 115.87 0260155 WOLF ROOFING & SIDING 1999-03-31 6,950.00 0260156 WORLD GOLF VILLAGE RESORT 1999-03-31 250.00 0260157 YAVORSKY'S TRUCK SERVICE,INC 1999-03-31 676.51 0260158 YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS 1999-03-31 780.06 0260159 PROCTOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1999-03-31 101.58 0260160 BOND, MARION 1999-03-31 1,250.00 0260161 GEMAIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC 1999-03-31 44.36 0260162 BERLINGIERI, MERCEDES 1999-03-31 47.68 0260163 CUNNINGHAM, JOSEPH T 1999-03-31 3.95 0260164 BROWN, SADIE & SAMUEL 1999-03-31 39.44 0260165 O REILLY, MARY ALICE 1999-03-31 54.78 0260166 BURGOON BERGER CONSTRUCTION CO 1999-03-31 50.42 0260167 CROOM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1999-03-31 48.63 0260168 R ZORC & SONS BUILDERS INC 1999-03-31 37.69 0260169 WEISS, DORIS & GUNTHER 1999-03-31 29.38 0260170 VON STEIN, CHARLES H 1999-03-31 493.21 0260171 PROCTOR CONSTRUCTION CO, INC 1999-03-31 69.25 0260172 PRYOR, JACK 1999-03-31 24.80 0260173 BISHOP, JANET 1999-03-31 43.73 0260174 LEJSNER, MICHAEL A 1999-03-31 16.50 0260175 AAC BUILDERS INC 1999-03-31 53.97 0260176 NICHOLSON, SHARON 1999-03-31 74.57 0260177 MGB CONSTRUCTION INC 1999-03-31 36.70 0260178 MGB CONSTRUCTION INC 1999-03-31 62.81 0260179 LEONE, DAMIANO 1999-03-31 26.96 0260180 HUFFSTEAD, PATRICIA D 1999-03-31 81.32 0260181 BEAZER HOMES FLORIDA INC 1999-03-31 16.85 0260182 KRYGERIS, EDWARD J 1999-03-31 129.45 0260183 ROSS, REBECCA 1999-03-31 23.66 0260184 SUTTON, MANDY 1999-03-31 7.99 0260185 CHERRY, THELMA J 1999-03-31 25.63 0260186 ROBINSON, SARAH 1999-03-31 41.96 0260187 VERO CLUB PARTNERS LTD 1999-03-31 345.00 0260188 AMERITREND HOMES 1999-03-31 114.61 0260189 JOSLOW, JEFFREY 1999-03-31 12.86 0260190 DENHARDT, WILLIAM P 1999-03-31 69.99 0260191 ORCHID ISLAND PROPERTIES, INC 1999-03-31 54.19 0260192 SAMMONS, DAVID & NINA 1999-03-31 41.74 0260193 DELAPAZ, MARIA GUZMAN 1999-03-31 15.74 0260194 HUNTSBERRY, KIMBERLY D _ 1999-03-31 78.50 0260195 PINKERTON & LAWS INC 1999-03-31 324.51 0260196 PELTIER, KRISTINE 1999-03-31 26.78 0260197 GATTI, MILDRED 1999-03-31 69.66 0260198 HARTLESS, GEORGE A 1999-03-31 50.41 0260199 NEIBUHR, MADELINE 1999-03-31 62.93 0260200 STEVENSON, DOROTHY C 1999-03-31 46.56 0260201 PARENTE, MILLIE M 1999-03-31 2.56 0260202 MC ELHANEY, JANICE D 1999-03-31 32.38 0260203 DI GIOVANNI, LEONARDO 1999-03-31 78.42 APRIL 13, 1999 10 2,064,218.58 • 0 7. C. Bid Award #9053 Re Roofing Douglas Community Center - Atlantic RoorinZ Vero Beach The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 5, 1999: DATE: April 5, 1999 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: James E. Chandler, County Administrator Tom Frame, General Services Director ---i i i FROM: Fran Boynton -Powell, Purchasing Manager SUBJECT: Bid Award: IRC #9053 Re -Roofing Douglas Community Center Building & Grounds BACKGROUND INFORMATION Bid Opening Date: Advertising Dates: Specifications Mailed to: Replies: VENDOR Cardinal Roofing Port St Lucie, FL Atlantic Roofing Vero Beach, FL Kuhnert Roofing Vero Beach, FL Lucas Waterproofing Vero Beach, FL The Roof Authority Fort Pierce, FL Total Roofing Systems Port St Lucie, FL TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID SOURCE OF FUNDS ESTIMATED BUDGET RECOMMENDATION March 31, 1999 at 2:00 P.M. March 17, 19, & 24, 1999 Twenty one (21) Vendors Six (6) Vendors BID TOTAL $5,209.00 $5,420.00 $6,670.00 $6,800.00 $6,911.00 $9,715.00 $5,209.00 Building Alterations 315-220-519-041.25 $10,000.00 Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to Cardinal Roofing & Siding of Florida, as the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder, meeting specifications as set forth in the Invitation to Bid. (See Department Memo.) APRIL 13, 1999 11 °� BOOK �'d PACE c -°l BOOK 103 FAGS ` 4 Commissioner Adams requested the item be separated for discussion. She wanted the bid awarded to the second lowest bidder, Atlantic Roofing, because it is a local company and there is less than a 4% difference between the two lowest bids. At the request of Chairman Macht, County Attorney Vitunac advised that our law does not require us to take the low bidder, but if we do not, there has to be a statement made as to the reason. Commissioner Adams stated that they are a local bidder and are available to make quicker calls. In response to Commissioner Ginn, Administrator Chandler advised that Atlantic Roofing is qualified to do the work. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Stanbridge, to award Bid #9053 to Atlantic Roofing of Vero Beach in the amount of $5,420.00 because they are a local company. General Services Director Tom Frame pointed out that local bids are always a sensitive issue in local government. Although not yet totally familiar with the County's policy, from his perspective recommendations are predicated on the lowest bid. If the Commissioners wanted to award the bid to a local contractor, it would have to be a policy decision. Commissioner Ginn understood the County did not have a policy currently. Chairman Macht cautioned that it was a very dangerous precedent with concerns of reciprocity and retaliation. He recommended that if they were going to set a policy that the percentage be pretty close. Commissioner Adams recalled that the Board has done this infrequently in the past when the bids were very close. She thought the County's requirements for local contractors and the cost of doing business in the county was sufficiently high that sometimes their bids have to be higher. She reiterated that in this case the difference was less than 4%. She thought it was good business to do business with local contractors. In response to Commissioner Ginn, County Attorney Vitunac counseled that the ordinance says bids will be awarded to the low bidder. If the Board wanted to give preference to local bidders, that ought to be_ quantified in the ordinance. In discussions with APRIL 13, 1999 12 the Purchasing Department's manager, he was advised that the choice was whatever the Board wanted to do, but in the future when they go out for similar bids, they would not expect out -of -county companies to participate in our bidding process since they would know it was stacked against them to a certain percent and it will invite retaliation from adjoining communities. In the long run it leads to more expensive contracts for both communities. Commissioner Adams thought that was an assumption which cannot be proved and that has not been true in prior bid awards. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried 3-2 (Chairman Macht and Commissioner Ginn opposed). (Bid #9053 awarded to Atlantic Roofing in the amount of $5,420.) ZA Sebastian City Council Appointees to Various County Boards and Committees The Board reviewed the following listed appointments which had been received from the City of Sebastian by fax transmission on March 25, 1999: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tracy Hass & George Bonacci reappointed COUNCIL OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS Joe Barczyk appointed; Martha Wininger appointed alternate ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Ben Bishop appointed; Ed Majcher appointed alternate EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Martha Wminger reappointed; Ed Majcher appointed alternate LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chuck Neuberger appointed; Martha Wininger appointed alternate INDIAN RIVER COUNTY RECREATION Nancy Diamond appointed; Ed Majcher appointed alternate METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) Chuck Neuberger reappointed; Martha Wininger appointed alternate APRIL 13, 1999 13 BOOK 103 PAGE' BOOK J03 PAGE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Ben Bishop appointed; Ed Majcher appointed alternate TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Regional Chuck Neuberg appointed; Joe Barczyk appointed alternate TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (Regional Joe Barczyk appointed; Martha Wininger appointed alternate ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously accepted the submitted appointments from the City of Sebastian to various County boards and committees. 7.E. Representative of Indian River Shores on Council ofd Officials - Robert G. Bowman to Replace William McNamee The Board reviewed a Letter dated March 26, 1999: MAYOR: BARBARA J. FOLMENUCKENNA VICE MAYOR: DONALD MLIRRAY COUNCIL ROBERT G. BOWMAN P438M J LESHE CHARLES C. WURMSTEDT TOWN MANAGER: VIRCa" L GRBEAT Board of County Commissioners 1840 25* Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 Dear Sir/Madam: TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES 6001 NORTH A -1-A, INDIAN RIVER SHORES. FLORIDA 32963 (561) 231-1771 FAX (561) 231-4348 March 26, 1999 Coiv 5�!F,vT Please be advised that Councilman Robert G. Bowman is our County Committee Representative serving on the Council of Public Officials. Mr. Bowman replaces Mr. Wm. McNamee, our former representative, on the Council. If any additional information is required, please let me know. VLG/br APRIL 13, 1999 14 Sincerely, Virginia L. Gilbert Town Manager 0 0 • ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously accepted the appointment of Robert G. Bowman as the representative from the Town of Indian River Shores to the Council of Public Officials Committee. 7.F. Payments to Vendors of Court Related Costs The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 1, 1999: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien, Assistant County Attorney�A DATE: April 1, 1999 SUBJECT: Payments to Vendors of Court Related Costs The Office of the County Attorney has processed and approved payment to the following vendors for the week of March29, 1999. Listed below are the vendors names and the amount of each court related costs. Linda Copeland Transcription 63.00 Peggy Gollnick Transcription 35.00 Peggy Gollnick Transcription 189.00 Patricia B. Held Transcription 164.50 Sandy Crawford/Brevard Clerk Record Research 9.00 Medical Record Services Record Research 22.01 Patricia W. Key Transcription 35.00 Patricia W. Key Transcription 45.50 Patricia B. Held Transcription 91.00 Karen M. Orlando Transcription 161.00 Barbara G. Schopp Transcription 42.00 Linda R. Phillips Transcription 66.50 Patricia B. Held Transcription 49.00 Patricia B. Held Transcription 63.00 Omar D. Hussamy, M.D. Expert Witness - Case Preparation 750.00 John J. Williams, D.D.S. Expert Witness - Trial 975.00 Treasure Coast Court Report Transcription 275.00 Esquire Reporting, Inc. Transcription 2,385.00 Barbara G. Schopp Transcription 259.00 Federal Express State Attorney Costs 14.00 Diane Matousek, Volusia Clerk State Attorney Costs 20.00 Shirley E. Corbin Transcription 28.00 Shirley E. Corbin Transcription 52.50 Shirley E. Corbin Transcription 24.50 Linda Copeland Transcription 336.00 Peggy Gollnick Transcription 203.00 Peggy Gollnick Transcription 161.00 Peggy Gollnick Transcription 241.50 Peggy Gollnick Transcription 108.50 Russo Printing State Attorney Costs 1.96 Floyd F. Evans Public Defender Costs 12.50 Deaf Service Center of the Court Interpreter 170.00 Treasure Coast _ Tim Murphy Witness Reimbursement 66.48 APRIL 13, 1999 15 g(JC1K FF413t • B 0 0 mu,E 91 8 Shirley E. Corbin Transcription 14.00 Shirley E. Corbin Transcription 63.00 Shirley E. Corbin Transcription 108.50 Shirley E. Corbin Transcription 28.00 Medical Record Services, Inc. State Attorney Costs 17.01 Total $7,349.96 cc: Judge Kanarek NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN. AWROVEb FOR 4-13- qg B.C.0 TV � SENT AGENDA COUNTY ATTORNEY 7. G. GHA Harbor. Ltd. - Planned Development (PD) Final Plat Approval for North Harbor Vllage, Grand Harbor Plat 20 The Board reviewed a Memorandum of Apri17, 1999: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DIVMION HEAD CONCURRENCE: z �e', " � , P W,,Wvy M. Robert Keating, AICP / Community Development D ector .6 THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP Planning Director FROM: John W. McCoy, AICP�� Senior Planner, Current Development DATE: April 7, 1999 SUBJECT: GHA Harbor Ltd.'s Request for Planned Development (PD) Final Plat Approval for North Harbor Village, Grand Harbor Plat 20 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of April 13, 1999. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: North Harbor Village, Grand Harbor Plat 20 is a replat of a portion of Harbor Village Phase I. The parcel being replatted is a single 7.11 acre parcel located on the north end of the Harbor Village area. The requested final plat will create 18 duplex lots and a multi -family tract out of the existing 7.11 acre parcel. APRIL 139 1999 16 • On May 14, 1998, the Planning and Zoning Commission granted preliminary plat approval for North Harbor Village, Grand Harbor Plat 20. All infrastructure improvements associated with the requested final plat were completed in 1993 with the platting of Harbor Village Phase I. The developer is now requesting final plat approval to replat a portion of Harbor Village Phase I, and has submitted a final plat in conformance with the approved preliminary plat. ANALYSIS: All required improvements necessary to provide access and services to the lots have been constructed, and a certificate of completion has been issued by the Public Works Department. Required improvements necessary to service the individual lots are controlled via the overall Grand Harbor PRD. With the exception of utilities, which will be dedicated to the public, all other required improvements in the development will be -private.. Since the provisions of required internal improvements for individual buildings will be controlled through the PD site plan process, and since the required improvements necessary to provide service to North Harbor Village have been constructed, the developer has satisfied all development requirements for final plat approval. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval for North Harbor Village, Grand Harbor Plat 20. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application 2. Location Map 3. Final Plat ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously granted final plat approval for North Harbor Village, Grand Harbor Plat 20 as requested by GHA Harbor, Ltd., as recommended in the Memorandum. 7.H. Economic Development QBGApplication an"dministration Services - Consultant Contract with Berryman and Heniger, Inc. The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 6, 1999: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator D ON HEAD CONCURRENCE: (' '_0 L �". � 0/(, A � �� Obert M. Keating, AICP Community Development Jirector _ THROUGH: Sasan Rohani, AICP S Chief, Long -Range Planning APRIL 13, 1999 17 • BOOK - 103 F,�Gc 9'1.9 FROM: Peter J. Radke W___ Economic Development Planner DATE: April 6, 1999 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BOOK PAGE`` 510 CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC CDBG APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of April 13, 1999. On January 19, 1999, the Board of County Commissioners, at an advertised public hearing, authorized community development staff to apply for an Economic Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for development of an assisted living facility (ALF) by CRA Carecenters, Inc.. The Board also authorized staff to initiate the process to select a consultant to prepare the CDBG application and administer the grant, if awarded. On March 16, 1999, the Board of County Commissioners approved the county's CDBG consultant selection committee's consultant selection prioritization list and authorized staff to begin contract negotiations with the number one ranked firm, Berryman and Heniger, Inc.. Since then, staff has successfully negotiated a contract for planning application and administration services with the top-ranked firm, Berryman and Heniger, Inc.. The proposed contract is attached to this staff report (Attachment 1). If the grant is awarded to the county, Berryman and Heniger, Inc. will receive 7.5% of the grant funds for administration services. The grant application will be prepared by Berryman and Heniger, Inc. at no charge to the county. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: approve the proposed contract between the Board of County Commissioners and Berryman and Heniger, Inc. for the preparation of an Economic Development CDBG application and administration of that grant if awarded; and authorize the Board of County Commissioners' Chairman to execute the contract upon approval. 1.) Proposed contract between the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners and Berryman and Heniger, Inc. for the preparation an Economic Development Community Development Block Grant application and administration of that grant, if awarded. APRIL 13, 1999 18 0 0 • • ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the proposed contract with Berryman and Heniger, Inc. for the preparation of an Economic Development CDBG application and administration of that grant if awarded and authorized the Chairman to execute same, as recommended in the Memorandum. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN TAE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO TIE BOARD U Frontage Road at North East Corner of Indian River Boulevard and Royal Palm Boulevard- Final Payment and Release ofRetainage - Ranger Construction Industries The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 6, 1999: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director Terry B. Thompson, P.E. Capital Projects Manage _A4 k - FROM: G. Sean McGuire, P.E. 4,,Z Project Engineer SUBJECT: Frontage Road, Final Payment Project No. 8530C DATE: April 6, 1999 Ranger Construction, Industries has requested and is entitled to Final Payment and Release of Retainage on this contract. All work has been satisfactorily completed. The Florida Department of Transportation permit has been signed off, and all contractually required close-out documents have been submitted. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that the Board authorize Final Payment and Release of Retainage in the amount of $13,174.12. Funding is from account #309-215-541-066.51. ATTACHMENT Application for Payment No. 4 -Final - Final Payment Form APRIL 139 1999 19 BOOK . U FAG BOOK ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously authorized final payment and release of retainage in the amount of $13,174.12 to Ranger Construction Industries, as recommended in the Memorandum. DOCUMENTS WII,L BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHIN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED 7.1 Floodblain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver - 236 Live Oak Drive (Gerald Arsenault The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 31, 1999: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director AND oe Christopher J. Kafer, Jr., P.E. County Engineer FROM: David B. Cox, P.E., Civil EngineerA)Sc 4,, A-4, SUBJECT: Request for Floodplain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver for Residence at 236 Live Oak Drive, Tax Parcel I.D. No. 27-31-39-00000-1000-00006.0 REFERENCE: Project No. 99030135 CONSENT AGENDA DATE: March 31, 1999 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Gerald Arsenault, has submitted a building permit application for a single family residence on the subject property, and has requested a waiver of the cut and fill balance requirement of Section 930.07(2)(d) of the Stormwater Management and Flood Protection Ordinance. The site is located in special flood hazard area Zone AE with base flood elevation of 8.0 feet N.G.V.D. The ten year flood elevation is 4.9 feet N.G.V.D. The proposed displacement of the floodplain below 4.9 feet for which the waiver is requested is 901 cubic yards as indicated in the attached letter from the applicant's engineer dated March 30, 1999. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The project meets the cut and fill balance waiver criteria provided in Section 930.07(2)(d)1. of being situated in an estuarine environment within the 100 year floodplain along 'the Indian River and in APRIL 13,1999 20 • stafrs opinion it appears that all other Stormwater Management and Flood Protection Ordinance requirements can be met without adverse impact on other lands in the estuarine environment. The applicant has not submitted an alternative grading plan that satisfied the cut and fill balance requirement without needing the waiver. The applicant is requesting the waiver so he will not be required to construct an on site retention area if the waiver is granted. Alternative No. 1 Grant the cut and fill balance waiver based on the criteria of Section 930.07(2)(d)1. Alternative No. 2 Deny the cut and fill waiver. Require an on site retention_ area be provided to compensate for the proposed floodplain displacement. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of Alternative No. 1. ATTACHMENTS 1. Letter from Staffan H. Lundberg, Architect AIA 2. Calculations for cut and fill from James W. Young, P.E. dated March 30, 1999. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously granted the cut and fill balance waiver based on criteria of Section 930.07(2)(d)1. for the residence at 236 Live Oak Drive, as recommended in the Memorandum. 7.K. Floodplain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver - Lot 3, Block 21. Vero Lake Estates Unit 4 - Ameron Homes, Ina The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 5, 1999: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director ce AND Christopher J. Kafer, Jr., P.E. County Engineer FROM: David B. Cox, P.E., Civil Engineer 4DL APRIL 13, 1999 21 • B00K PAGE ; BOOK 103 PAGE SUBJECT: Request for Floodplain Cut and Fill Balance Waiver for Lot 3, Block 21, Vero Lake Estates, Unit 4 - REFERENCE: Project No. 99030040 CONSENT AGENDA DATE: April 5, 1999 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Ameron Homes, Inc. has submitted a building permit application for a single family residence on the subject property. The site is located in an AE special flood hazard zone, base flood elevation 22.7 ft. N.G.V.D. In the attached letter from the applicant's engineer dated March 31, 1999, a waiver of the cut and fill requirements is requested. The lot area is 1.07 acres. The volume of the 100 year floodplain displaced by the proposed grading plan is estimated to be 567 cubic yards. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The waiver request has been reviewed by staff and appears to meet the criteria of Section 930.07(2)(d)4. of the Stormwater Management and Flood Protection Ordinance for lots located in the Vero Lake Estates Municipal Services Taxing Unit. Alternative No. 1 Grant the cut and fill balance waiver based on the criteria of Section 930.07(2)(d)4. Alternative No. 2 Deny the cut and fill waiver. Require an on site retention area be provided to compensate for the proposed floodplain displacement. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of Alternative No. 1. ATTACHMENTS 1. Letter from Ronald G. Keller, P.E., dated March 31, 1999 2. Calculations for cut and fill ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Grin, the Board unanimously granted the cut and fill balance waiver based on the criteria of Section 930.07(2)(d)4. as submitted by Ameron Homes, Inc., as recommended in the Memorandum. APRIL 13, 1999 22 is 0 • • 7.L. Temporary Water Service Agreement - Dennis S. DaM The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 5, 1999: DATE: APRIL 5,1999 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADNIINISTRATOR R HUBBS P.E. FROM: DONALD , DIRECTOR OF UTILITY • ES PREPARED JAMES D. CHAST AND STAFFED MANAGER OF A E PROJECTS BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND DENNIS S. DARCY BACKGROUND Dennis S. Darcy has requested that a temxorary service be installed from the water line on 56h Avenue to service his property at 5605 38 Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32968-1801 , prior to the installation of a water main on 3e Street. ANALYSIS The Agreement states that the Indian River County Department of Utility Services shall provide temporary water service to Dennis S. Darcy until such time that a water line may be constructed on 38th Street by assessment. Payment of all fees required to make this connection and participation in the assessment which may involve reconnecting to this water line as required by the Indian River County Department of Utility Services has been agreed to by Dennis S. Darcy. RECOMMENDATION The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached Agreement with Dennis S. Darcy on the Consent Agenda. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the temporary water service agreement with Dennis S. Darcy, as recommended in the Memorandum. APRIL 13, 1999 � r-ORde 7 AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN TAE OFFICE OF TBE CLERK TO THE BOARD 23 BOOK G BOOK D3 FEE ' Z.H. Tem?orary Water Service Agreement - Daniel W. and Sondra Perugini The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 1999: DATE: APRIL ,1999 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 11 FROM: DONALD R H%'41 DIRECTOR OF CES PREPARED JAMES D. CHAST AND STAFFED MANAGER OF SS PROJECTS BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND DANIEL W. PERUGINI AND SONDRA PERUGINI BACKGROUND Daniel W. Perugini and Sondra Perugini have requested that a temporary service be installed from the water line on Gardenia Street to service their property on 57 Blue Island Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958-8263, prior to the installation of a water main on Blue Island Street. ANALYSIS The Agreement states that the Indian River County Department of Utility Services shall provide temporary water service to Daniel W. Perugini and Sondra Perugini until such time that a water line may be constructed on Blue Island Street by assessment. Payment of all fees required to make this connection and participation in the assessment which may involve reconnecting to this water line as required by the Indian River County Department of Utility Services has been agreed to by Daniel W and Sondra Perugini. RECOMMENDATION The Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached Agreement with Daniel W. Perugini and Sondra Perugini on the Consent Agenda. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the temporary water service agreement with Daniel W. and Sondra Perugh* as recommended in the Memorandum. APRIL 13, 1999 fR' e—ceRdeJ AGRm4ENT Is ONFILE IN TBE OFFICE OF TBE CLERK TO TBE BOARD 24 7.N. Children'sServicesAdvisory Committee -Request for_Proposals RFP) for FY 1999-2000 Authorized The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 7, 1999: April 7, 1999 Board of County Commissioners Indian River County 1840 2r Street „ Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3394 Reference: Children's Services Advisory Committee Request for Proposal Dear Commissioners: This letter is to request your permission to publish the Request for Proposal (RFP) for 1999- 2000 budget year. I understand that the amount allocated for all programs is five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00). Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Yours truly, ZLI X� J'OYCE JOHNSTON-CARLSON Director, Human Services JCC:mm `ole 2E411 F X) i n/ o Commissioner Ginn wanted to make it very clear that she felt that funding for any studies to be done in support of the CSAC must come from the $500,000.00 allocation (millage) for the fiscal year. She expected that the asset mapping would be an expensive study as it takes a lot of work. Chairman Macht preferred not to have that requirement imposed because a grant is involved. He felt it could be a committee recommendation, or a sub -committee recommendation to the committee and to the Commission. Commissioner Ginn felt that in going out for RFP's, that $500,000 is out there and the proposals would come back fairly close to that number. She understood there was a APRIL 13,1999 25 BOOK iUJ PAGc �,�Jd BOOK iU( [,,GE shared services grant, which she thought was $40,000 and did not know if we had gotten another. Joyce Johnston -Carlson, Director, Human Services, confirmed that there is another $40,000 grant which is already budgeted and there will be another $40,000 grant next year. Out of that comes the salary of a staffperson who works with the School Board as mediator. It also pays for printing costs of the 3 year report. She believed that could not be changed. Commissioner Ginn thought the revenue-sharing may be down and this will be a very tight budget year. She felt the asset mapping was the key to accountability and needed to come out of the $500,000 budget. Commissioner Adams thought it was still possible to do that since no matter what the amount would be, there will be more requests than there is money, which is normal. She thought there was still plenty of time. Commissioner Ginn thought it needed to be clear so a certain amount could be held back for the study. It was difficult for them to proceed without the asset mapping and she thought it very important the Board send the signal that if they are going to require studies, now or in the future, that the funding must come out of their budget. Commissioner Adams pointed out that this request was to release the RFP. Chairman Macht believed that it was not necessarily true they would be overwhelmed with requests. The Commission's directive to the committee was to work first on prevention and un -met needs. Un -met needs indicates that there is probably not an organization established or sufficiently funded to take care of the un -met or under -met needs. The grants committee will work very carefully in allocating money and he suspected that in the final analysis there would have to be some outreach to develop a server. So the normal weeding - out process would take care of keeping the dollars within the budgeted amount. Commissioner Ginn thought she was looking for a policy decision that any studies needed to come out of the millage allocated to the CSAC. Chairman Macht felt that might be referred back to the committee for the Board's ultimate decision. Commissioner Ginn MOVED that any request for studies will come out of the millage allocated to the Children's Services Advisory Committee budget. Chairman Macht ruled the motion DIED for lack of a second and called for another motion. _ APRIL 139 1999 26 ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board approved (4-1, Commissioner Ginn opposed) moving forward the Request for Proposals. Commissioner Ginn was opposed because she wanted her prior comments included in the motion. (CLERK'S NOTE: A COPY OF THE RFI' WAS NOT FURNISHED TO THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD, BUT WAS AVAILABLE IN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE AS NOTED ON THE ABOVE MEMORANDUM.) 7.0. RetroactiveAparoval of Out -o -Coup Travel for Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Stan bridge to Attend theLAMA CMeetin in Tallahassee The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 8, 1999: To: Board of County Commission From: Alice E. White, Executive Aide to Board Date: April 8, 1999 Subject: Retroactive approval for Ruth Stanbridge and Fran Adams to attend LAMAC meeting in Tallahassee, March 26, 1999 While Commissioner Stanbridge and Vice Chairman Adams were attending the FAC Legislative Day meeting, and the FAC workshop on Planning in Tallahassee from March 23 - 25, 1999, they were made aware of some issues coming before the LAMAC meeting on March 26. Both Commissioners stayed the extra day so that they could attend the LAMAC meeting and attend to Indian River County matters. Please grant retroactive approval for this extended day of travel. APRIL 13, 1999 27 Boor 1-03 m"ELP-5,9 I BOOK DJ' FAGt 930 ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the requested out -of -county travel for Commissioners Adams and Stanbridge. 11.C.1. CERTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF UPGRADED LEAK MONITORING SYSTEM AFFIRMED FOR RETROFIT OF FLEET FUELING FACILITY AND SHERIFF'S UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - SOUTHERN PETROLEUM SYSTEMS The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 7, 1999 and Certification of Emergency Purchase of April 7, 1999: Date: April 7,1999 To: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners Thru: James E. Chandler, County Administrator From: Thomas W. Frame, General Services Director .--It James Davis, P.E., Director of Public Works IVJ Subject: Affirmation of Certification of Emergency Purchase of Goods and Services BACKGROUND: On Monday, April 5, 1999, the County (Public Works and General Services) through its contractor, Southern Petroleum Systems was proceeding with the permitted upgrades to the fueling systems for both the County's Fleet fueling operation and the Sheriff's Department. Work was anticipated to be completed by weeks end resulting in fueling systems completely in compliance with all regulatory requirements. It was during this time on Monday that staff was advised by regulatory authorities that our current leak monitoring system was not in compliance with the requirements that went into effect on January 1, 1999. ANALYSIS: . . A meeting was held to review the situation and the options available between representatives of Public Works, General Services and Environmental Health. Ultimately it was determined that a release (leak) detection system was necessary. The matter was presented along with costs and alternatives to the County Administrator who after consideration authorized and emergency acquisition of the system and its installation (see attached memorandum of Certification of Emergency Purchase). RECOMMENDATION: Affirmation by the Board of County Commissioners of the County Administrator's Certification of Emergency Purchase. 0 APRIL 13, 1999 28 U Date: April 7, 1999 To: Whom It May Concern From: James E. Chandler, County Administrator Subject: CERTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE Pursuant to the provisions of Section 105.01, Chapter 105, Code of Indian River County, I, as the County Administrator of Indian River County, hereby certify that an emergency exists with the upgrading of fueling facilities located at both the Fleet operations and the Sheriffs Department. Currently, the County is under contract with Southern Petroleum Systems (SPS) to up -grade the facilities at both locations. Generally, the scope of work to be under taken by the contractor related to the fuel tanks, pumps and the lines linking the pumps with the underground tanks. The required improvements initially were to have been completed before December 31, 1998, unless the County had obtained a contract with a State certified contractor for this type work. All these requirements were to be completed effective March 31, 1999, pursuant to Chapter 62-761 Florida Administrative Code (FAC). SPS arrived the week of March 29th and proceeded to work at the County Fleet operations at Road and Bridge. On Monday April 5, 1999, the contractor, SPS, and the County were advised by representatives of Environmental Health that an upgraded leak monitoring system is now required. This requirement is the result of changes to Chapter 62-761 FAC that occurred effective July 1, 1998. The County could undertake a site suitability determination by a professional geologist (approximately $6,000) to determine whether the existing monitoring wells will suffice. After evaluation by staff and representatives of Environmental Health, it has been determined that the results most likely would prove inadequate to use the existing monitoring wells. The study would take as long as 30 days and result in negative conclusion which would require the County to install a more sophisticated Release (leak) Detection System. If the County failed to proceed with an immediate installation of a release detections system and had the contractor come back later, the cost would escalate. Currently, the work had been stopped for a determination of direction on how to proceed. Unless a decision is rendered, no further completion will occur generating more inconvenience and additional work over that which has been completed up to this point in time. Failing to authorize the installation of the release detection system at this time, will only cause further delay of the project and added costs over and beyond the new equipment and installation fees not to mention continued inconvenience to the user departments and Sheriffs Department. The estimated costs for upgrading the release detection systems for both the Fleet operation and the Sheriffs Departments is not to exceed $34,000 combined. While these addditonal costs were not initially calculated into the estimated cost of the upgrades, the costs should have been if staff had been timely advised of this new requirement. Based on the foregoing facts of necessity to avoid futher costs and delays and to insure the County is complying with all proper technical and environmental, I am hereby certifying that a true emergency exists and have authorized the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment through the contractor, Southern Petroleum Systems for an amount not to exceed $34,000 for both upgrades combined. es E. Chandler County Administrator APRIL 13, 1999 • BOOK i J fA E X31 F, 600 U ffur Administrator Chandler explained that there had been a change in the Florida Administrative Code recentlywithrespectto leak detection and monitoring. The Countyhad not been aware of this change until last week. Based on that change and meetings with the Department of Environmental Health, expediency and cost estimates, he authorized the matter under consideration. Commissioner Ginn understood that all requirements were to have been completed by March 31, 1999 and the contractor arrived to do the work on March 29*. Administrator Chandler explained the contractor had a delay problem with delivery of certain necessary equipment. The contractor had started the Fleet Management fueling compound work, but two days before the deadline, staffwas advised that they had not started at the Sheriffs Department. Hemet with the contractor and requested they go forward with the work that could be done (piping) at both sites. That delay was caused by lack of coordination. Commissioner Ginn inquired how this had fallen through the cracks and become an emergency, and Administrator Chandler attributed responsibility to late knowledge of the change in the Florida Administrative Code and lack of coordination. He felt it should not have happened. Commissioner Ginn expressed her feeling that Administrator Chandler was doing a good job, but felt staff was getting awfully thin. She thought an Assistant County Administrator was needed because there is a lot to keep track of in this county and she did not expect Administrator Chandler to keep track of everything. She reiterated that this was not a criticism of his work, but felt the need for an assistant is there and needs to be addressed. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously affirmed the County Administrator's- Certification of Emergency Purchase, as recommended in the Memorandum. 11.C.2. PARKING AGREEMENT - MAIN LIBRARY - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN/DEFERRED. APRIL 13,1999 30 11.D. SANDRIDGE GOLF CLUB - INTERNATIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT, INC. MAINTENANCE CONTRACT (RENEWAL) The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 5, 1999: DATE: TO: TBRU: SUBJECT: FROM: April 5, 1999 Board of County Commissioners Mr. James E. Chan:ZINU nty Administrator INTERNATIONALAINTENANCE CONTRACT RENEWAL Bob BACKGROUND Golf Sandridge Golf Club has been under contract with International Golf Management (I.G.M.) for the grounds maintenance of the golf courses. The length of the contract was for three years beginning July 1, 1996 and ending June 30, 1999. The contract also has two (2) three year options. The price of the first year of the contract was $820,000.00. It increased two and one half (2.5%) the second year to $840,000.00 and 3% the third year to the current annual payment of $865,500.00. The contract is up for renewal July 1, 1999 and staff has been meeting with I.G.M. to discuss a contract extension. Since the beginning of the contract, the overall maintenance of the golf courses and the clubhouse area have improved immensely. However, problems had occurred during the overseed transitions from the winter rye grass to the summer Bermuda on the greens. The problem that did occur was not directly related to I.G.M.'s maintenance practices. I.G.M. did however work diligently to rectify the problems including sodding of areas at their expense. I.G.M. along with their professional staff have worked extremely hard to lessen the chance of these problems occuring in the future. Currently the golf courses are in the best playing condition ever. Staff feels that I.G.M. and it's staff can continue to maintain the golf courses and grounds at a quality level and even better than in the past. Staff also feels that I.G.M. will continue to improve the golf courses and allow the golfmg patrons a positive experience --while playing the Sandridge Golf Club. ANALYSIS Staff has met with I.G.M. for the purpose of renewing the contract for three additional years. During the negotiations, staff reviewed the contract for areas that had not been identified clearly in the original agreement. Attached is an addendum for your review identifying these items. An additional cost of $3,500.00 has been proposed for the additional maintenance of the wetland mitigation areas, lake bank mowing and pepper tree removal. This type of maintenance is required as part of the consumption use permit with St. John's River Water Management District. Previously the golf course was responsible for the charges. I.G.M. has also proposed for their maintenance service as defined in the contract an increase of 1.67% each year over the next three years. (Attached is the price proposal) APRIL 13, 1999 31 BOOK �t�U FaiGt BOOK 106 FADE Since the contract renewal period falls nine months into the budget year, for budgeting purposes, I.G.M. has agreed not to increase the current contract price through September, 1999. Staff is proposing the Board of County Commissioners to consider extending this phase of the contract to 39 months which would expire September 30, 2002. This period would be consistent with the county's budget year. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the following: 1. Approve the addendum changes as defined within. 2. Approve contract increase and price proposal. 3. Extend time frame of the second phase of the contract to thirty nine months expiring September 30, 2002. 4. Authorize Chairman to sign and execute contract. ATTACffi1�NT 1. Letter from I.G.M. and contract modification 2. Contract proposal Director of Golf Bob Komarinetz reported that the (Sandridge) golf course is in the best condition ever and they are very optimistic there will be a smooth transition on the greens in spite of the dry weather conditions. Prompted by an inquiry from Commissioner Ginn, he explained the grass problem which occurred last year. Commissioner Ginn inquired about the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase in the agreement and whether Mr. Komarinetz thought these services should be sent out for bid. Mr. Komarinetz explained the CPI and thought it should not be put out for bid. He worked closely with the management group and monitored the situation. It had taken a couple of years to "shake out the wrinkles" and they are now on the right track and felt the customers are extremely satisfied. Commissioner Adams asked why the auto liability had beenreduced to $500,000, and Mr. Komarinetz stated it was the same as previously; it had been lowered the first time. She then inquired if there would be any increase in golf fees, and Mr. Komarinetz did not expect there to be any. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation as set forth in the Memorandum. APRIL 13, 1999 ADDENDUM # 1 TO TEE CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT, INC. IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OE TEE CLERK TO THE BOARD 32 11.F.1. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL REVISION - PROBATION AND PROMOTION SECTIONS The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 7, 1999: TO: James E. Chandler County. Administrator FROM: Ron D. Baker Personnel Director DATE: April 7, 1999 RE: Revision to Administrative Policy Manual BACKGROUND Sections AM -205.1, Probation, and AM -207.1, Promotion, of the Administrative Policy Manual, currently limit the opportunity for new and permanent employees who desire to transfer to vacancies which occur during their probationary period. Staff recommends revising this policy to allow all employees equal opportunity to compete for position vacancies whenever a position vacancy occurs. If this recommended policy change is approved, Sections AM -205.1 and AM -207.1 will be revised as shown by the attached applicable policy pages. RECOMMENDATION: The Board of County Commissioners approve the attached revisions to the Administrative Policy Manual. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED BY Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously approved the revisions to the Administrative Policy Manual as submitted, as recommended in the Memorandum. 11.F.2. RFP #9052 - HEALTH INSURANCE CONSULTANTS - GEHRING GROUP INSURANCE CONSULTANTS The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 7, 1999: APRIL 13, 1999 33 BOCK 103 FAGt j0 I BOOK j03 luc TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator - FROM: Ronvaker Personnel Director DATE: April 7, 1999 SUBJECT: Health Insurance Consultant Staff requests consideration of the following information at the April 13, 1999, regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Background At the direction of the Board, staff prepared IRC Request for Proposal #9052 through which we requested proposals for an Insurance Consultant to review the employee health care plan. The purposes were to continue to provide competitive coverage for employees and to do so in the most effective manner. The bid opening was March 31, 1999. Analysis An RFP for consultants drew proposals from Interisk Corporation of Tampa, The Gehring Group of West Palm Beach, Waters Risk Management of Seminole, J. Rolfe Davis Insurance Agency Inc. of Orlando, and Siver Insurance Consultants of St. Petersburg. The proposals were reviewed by the health insurance committee, comprised of Ron Baker, Personnel Director, Joe Baird, OMB Director, Beth Jordan, Risk Manager, and Ann Rankin, Benefits/Payroll Administrator. Rased on the review of these proposals, the committee ranked the firms in the following order: I . The Gehring Group 2. Waters Risk Management 3. Interisk Corporation Recommendation The committee unanimously recommends that Gehring Group Insurance Consultants be approved to review the employee health care plan. The bid cost is $30,000 which also includes the negotiation of the renewal costs for the following plan year. This amount would be funded by the Employee Health Insurance Fund 504. APRIL 13, 1999 eo,Py QF lote)Pos9-1- o,V �=,LF 34 • • ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously awarded Bid 49052 to the Gehring Group Insurance Consultants in the amount of $30,000 to review the employee health care plan (which also includes negotiation of renewal costs for the following plan year), as recommended in the Memorandum. THE GEHRING GROUP PROPOSAL IS ON= R4 THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 11.G. BEACH PRESERVATION PLAN - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT "E -ENGINEERING DESIGN) -APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, INC. - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 6, 1999: TO: THROUGH: FROM: James E. Chandler, County Administrator James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director Jeffrey R. Tabar, Coastal Engineer SUBJECT: Indian River County Beach Preservation Plan Professional Service Agreement - Pre -Engineering Design DATE: April 6, 1999 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS 9 At the November 24, 199X Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, the Board authorized staff to begin contract negotiations for professional services to complete a preliminary engineering study to identify sand source for beach fill, hardbottom mapping, and pre -engineering design. The study will be used to support the coastal improvements outlined in the Indian River County Beach Preservation Plan (BPP). Attached is an agreement with Applied Technology & Management, Inc.,(ATM), Gainesville, Fl., for professional services to complete the Pre -Engineering design study. APRIL 139 1999 35 BOOK, F>1Gc� BOOK i0J fAUGE 068 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Public Works Department staff has been working closely with ATM to prepare an agreement which will provide professional planning and coastal engineering services. The attached scope of services and project tasks include all work necessary to complete the study which will be used to support the BPP. The project is funded through a joint agreement (DEP Contract No. 98IR1) between the County and State of Florida. The Agreement was executed by the Board on August 18, 1998 whereby approving funding to complete the project based on a 50% County 50% State contribution. The original total project cost was estimated at $200,000. The proposed fee by Applied Technology and Management, Inc. totals $ 369,476, therefore, increasing the joint agreement by $ 169,476 from $200,000 to $369,476. The increase in cost is due to expanding the project limits to include Sector 7 (South Beach area). Additional hydrographic survey work was also added. Staff has contacted the State requesting an amendment to the agreement. The State has since approved the additional fee and provided an amendment to the joint agreement. Alternative No. 1 Approve the attached agreement and amendment to complete the pre -engineering design for the Beach Preservation Plan. • County Contribution - $184,738 • State Contribution - $184,738 • Total Cost for the pre -engineering design - $369,476 Alternative No. 2 Deny the professional service agreement and re -negotiate ` the contract. RECONIIKE MATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 whereby the professional services agreement with Applied Technology and Management, Inc. and the amendment to DEP Contract No. 98IR1 are approved. The professional services fee totals $369,476, with County obligation of $184,738 and State obligation of $184,738. Funding to be from the Beach Restoration Fund. ATTACHN ENT Professional Service Agreement Amendment to DEP Contract No. 98IR1 APRIL 139 1999 36 Coastal Engineer Jeffrey R Tabar reviewed the memorandum and some provisions of the agreement. Commissioner Ginn had read through the full agreement and felt the cost increase was justified with the increased scope of work. She had questions on the contract regarding the Geotechnical Reporting and its compatibility with the County's GIS system and suggested the consultant attend all the County's public hearings and workshops. Under Section X.A., she suggested the work be turned in to the County Coastal Engineer "within one month". Under Section XIV, she felt the contractor should be required to provide the County with their sub -contractors' resumes andexperience to give a higher level of comfort. She felt the time -line was very ambitious but perhaps it can be done. She wanted to make sure the Consultant would go through the City of Vero Beach's files. She asked if there would be a limit on pumping distances and the shoal offshore. Mr. Tabar advised that the Federal waters start at the 3 -mile limit and it is possible to bring that sand in. Unfortunately, it is more expensive to bring it that distance and the Federal government would also charge for the sediment taken beyond the 3 -mile limit. He felt from his research that we have adequate sand within the 3 -mile limit to assist us not only in the initial construction, but also in some of the re -nourishment. Commissioner Adams was very concerned with the contract cost and the ultimate cost of the entire project. She was also concerned with what DEP might require. She noted that adding Sector 7 did not add much to the cost. She thought Sector 5 should also be added. Commissioner Ginn thought Sector 5 was included under Task 3.1 in the proposed contract. After Commissioner Adams explained, Commissioner Ginn agreed that Sector 5 needed to be added. Commissioner Adams went on to voice her specific concerns with the contract and estimated it might cost another $150,000. She asked if, when it was finished, they would have the design criteria to put out an RFP for the pumps. Mr. Tabar responded that when the pre -engineering report is finished, the last task would include all necessary documentation to file permits. It would not get us to the point of construction, but will give all the backup data necessary to apply for DEP and ACOE permits. There would be additional costs for a final design following permit review and comments. Commissioner Adams had additional questions about specific parts of the contract, to which Mr. Tabar responded. She felt the time -line was aggressive, but did not want it APRIL 139 1999 37 BOOK 10J7 FAH JJ �, BOCK 0 3 F'AG� `� � rushed so that we get bad data. She suggested a dollar limit on the per diem for bad weather; she felt it could be determined in advance when the weather would keep them from working. Commissioner Stanbridge expressed her concern about locating and identifying culturaMHstorical artifacts as well as environmental assessments. She inquired whether the consultants would be calling in others with expertise in that field and thought those costs should be anticipated. Mr. Tabar advised that such a study would be required during the permitting process. Chairman Macht recalled the City of Vero Beach had done an archeology survey when the original investigations were done, perhaps 1988. Commissioner Adams inquiredhowthe offshore targetpriorities are defined, and Mr. Tabar advised that every bit of information available was used, including prior documentation and studies, navigational charts, and PEP Reef investigative materials. Quality of sand is one of the most important aspects of the beach restoration project. Commissioner Adams wanted an idea of the additional costs whichmight occurunder Task 1.2 "if necessary" and costs formagnetometer surveys mentioned in Task 1.9. She also felt it was important to know what requirements DEP would place on the process. In the final sentence of Task 3.3, she wanted added presentations to the Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee and workshops. She reiterated her concern about the almost doubling of the costs for this contract and cautioned that if it is so costly in the beginning stages, the ultimate costs of the project need to be considered. Commissioner Ginn reiterated her request for more information about the sub - consultants listed on backup page 150. She was looking for assurances that these sub - consultants had experience in this work. Commissioner Ginn then queried Mr. Tabar on the time schedule of ATM, whether or not they are on time, and if their sub -consultants have agreed to the schedule. _ Mr. Tabar reported that the economic analysis was very recently completed and the data is being processed. An update will be presented to the Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee on April 22�. Commissioner Adams suggested that the Board allow Mr. Tabar to renegotiate by adding Sector 5 and bring it back to the Board. APRIL 13, 1999 0 38 Commissioner Stanbridge asked if Mr. Tabar envisioned the HCP rolling over into the biological assessment part, and Mr. Tabar stated he was hopeful that the HCP would be completed by the beginning of the next turtle season. Public Works Director James Davis commented that when he initially saw the agenda item he was also concerned about the additional costs. After he went through the contract, however, he realized the scope of work was expanded dramatically. The sand source study is now for the entire county and that was not anticipated originally. Also, by adding Sector 7, at the south end of the county, the scope of work was increased substantially. He advised that the hard bottom mapping had already been done for Sector 5. Commissioner Adams again expressed her concern about what else DEP would require which would increase the cost. She wanted this project to come in at or under budget. Commissioner Ginn thought the contractor should be able to give the County estimated figures through their experience with other projects. THERE WAS CONSENSUS that staffbe directed to renegotiate the agreement, add Sector 5 and the other provisions suggested, and report back to the Board. City of Vero Beach Mayor Art Neuberger thanked Commissioners Ginn and Adams for including Sector 5. He was glad to see Sector 7 in there also. H.H. WATER/WASTEWATER. RECLAIMED WATER AND SLUDGE USER CHARGE ANALYSIS - HARTMAN & ASSOCIATES. INC. - UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE RATE RECOMMENDATIONS - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED The Board reviewed a Memorandum of April 6, 1999: DATE: APRIL 6, 1999 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADM[NISTRATOR FROM: DONALD R. HUBBS, P. . DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SER S SUBJECT: FINALIZATION OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES WATER/WASTEWATER, RECLAIMED WATER AND SLUDGE USER CHARGE ANALYSIS APRIL 13,1999 39 BOOK S FFg1'JF. ` I 8 0 0 K PAGE BACKGROUND On May 13, 1997, the Board of County Commissioners instructed the Department of Utility Services staff to compile -a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking professional services for the performance of a water/wastewater rate equity review and user charge study. On August 20, 1997 the RFP was advertised. Of the five responses, three were short-listed by the Utilities Advisory Committee on October 213, 1997. On November 5, 1997 the Board of County Commissioners selected Hartman & Associates, Inc. as the number one candidate for negotiations with County staff. On March 5, 1998 the Utilities Advisory Committee voted unanimously to finalize and proceed with the contract for services with Hartman & Associates, Inc. and bring the issue to the Board for action. The Board of County Commissioners approved execution of the professional services contract on April 7, 1998 and on April 22, 1998 County staff members and Hartman & Associates, Inc. held a kickoff meeting in the County Commission Chambers to establish a specific strategic plan of action. Hartman & Associates, Inc. then set to work developing the rate equity analysis, projection of fiscal requirements and cost allocation associated with the first phase of the study. On August 6, 1998 the consultants and County staff presented to the Utilities Advisory Committee the initial findings of the study, indicating minor rate inequities between certain residential subclasses and commercial rates. The Utilities Advisory Committee concurred with the initial findings and subsequent reviews further refined the equity analysis. On November 5, 1998 the staff presented it's finding regarding rate equity and received concurrence to proceed with Phase II of the rate study from the Utilities Advisory Committee. On January 7, 1999 a preliminary revised rate architecture was presented to the Utilities Advisory Committee and having received input, Utility staff and Hartman & Associates, Inc. proceeded to refine the developing rate model. Further input was received on February 4, 1999 and on March 4, 1999 the Utilities Advisory Committee voted to approve an equity enhancing scenario and asked the staff to bring the item forward to the Board of County Commissioners for review and approval. ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND The most recent user charge study was performed by CH2M Hill in 1991 using FY _ 1989/90 as the test year. Normally such charges are evaluated at a minimum of every five (5) years making this study, long overdue. Over the last year, the Utility staff and Advisory Committee have heard significant public input regarding user charge concerns. Chief among them are as follows: 1. "Base facility charges are too high. Because of this, customers do not have control over their bill creating a conservation dis-incentive." 2. "Small volume users are paying a disproportionately larger bill than the service they are receiving." 3. "The $2.00 billing charge for water and wastewater is too high. The charge is an irritant and should not be itemized separately on the monthly bill." APRIL 13, 1999 40 The User Charge Study recommendations have incorporated all these concerns and although the following recommendations will not satisfy every concern, the proposed changes go a long way to improve the inequities in the current rate structure. ANALYSIS Prior to finalization of the "Utility User Charge Study Executive Summary" (see attached) and completion of the user charge computer model, it is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve the rate recommendations finalized by the Utility consultant and the Utility Advisory Committee. A copy of the draft Final report is available in the Office of the County -Commission. The primary goals of the user charge study were: * To achieve greater equity among user classes and maintain all rate scenarios as revenue neutral (no excess revenue generated) * That revenue sufficiency be achieved for the five year planning period (debt service plus coverage equaled or exceeded) User charge model assumptions: * ERU growth factor for single-family, manufactured homes, multi -family and commercial customers would equal 1%, 0%, 1% and 0.75% per annum respectively, commencing October 1, 1999 and ending September 30, 2003. ERU growth is assumed to be added evenly throughout the twelve months of each fiscal year. * Fiscal year 1998/1999 O&M expenses and non operating revenue based upon 1998/1999 approved budget. * Inflation for O&M expenses assumed 3% per year. * O&M labor expenses escalated according to Teamster's Union contract, annual debt service payments based upon no new borrowing during the five year planning period. Renewal and replacement (R&R) annual transfers of 5% are utilized for ongoing renewal and replacement of the water, sewer and sludge systems. * The existing capital improvement program (CIP) is used for capital projection. It is assumed that the user charge rates will be annually indexed for inflation at a rate of 2.5%. Final rate recommendations: During several workshops with the Utilities Advisory Committee and having received substantial public input, a number of rate scenarios were considered and modified during the process. Final recommendations coming before the Board of County Commissioners today are as follows: 1. That the existing residential class be broken out into single-family residential, multi- family and manufactured home communities with commercial remaining as a distinct class according to land use as per County Code. 2. That base facility charge adjustment factors of 1.0 and 0.85 be applied to single-family, multi -family and manufactured home communities respectively. 3. That the base facility charges be reduced for all classes and the volume charges be adjusted to provide a conservation incentive and give customers greater control over their bills. APRIL 13, 1999 41 BOOK 103 PAGEL t I BOOK EJI 1-1 4. That the sewer volume charge be billed at 100% of metered flow. 5. That a reclaimed water rate be established. 6. That the existing impact fee, renamed "capacity charge", be retained with an equalization factor for MHC and W. 7. Ancilliary charges be modified and adopted. 8. Other changes to the current rate as contained in the attached draft rate schedules. 9. The Utility staff, using the newly aquired user charge computer model, will re-evaluate the rates and charges at least annually and report findings to the Utilities Advisory Committee and the Board of County Commissioners. OPTIONS I. Move forward with the adoption of the User Charge Study recommendations and authorize the consultant to proceed with the appropriate revisions of the County Code to be brought back to the Board for final adoption. 2. Ask that the staff, consultant and Utilities Advisory Committee consider additional scenarios and receive additional public comment. Authorize an amendment to the consultant contract with Hartman & Associates, Inc. for additional services. RECOMMENDATION The Utilities staff, in conjunction with Hartman & Associates, Inc., respectfully recommends that the Utilities Advisory Committee rate recommendations be approved by Resolution, as attached, after scheduling a public hearing. The staff and consultant also recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the consultant to proceed with the appropriate revisions of the County code to be brought back to the Board of County Commissioners for final adoption. Director of Utility Services Donald R Hubbs had with him Assistant Director of Utility Services and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Smith. They were present to advise the progress on the user charge study which had been approved by the Board a year ago. He thanked the Utility Department's staff for their long hours and hard work and also the Utilities Advisory Committee members, -Commissioner Ginn and the public who attended at the meetings. He realized utility rates were not particularly exciting, but the product before them today resulted from good hard listening. He stated that they had achieved their goals of rate equity and revenue sufficiency, but more important, about 70% of the customers will see their bill stay the same or decrease. He was very pleased to advise that the billing charge and base facility charge would be reduced, something he had never been able to say before in 26 years in the utilities business. APRIL 13, 1999 42 Commissioner Ginn recognized the members of the Utilities Advisory Committee who were in the audience (Messrs. Kubik, White, Miller and Nelson) and expressed appreciation to them for the many hours they gave as a public service. Mike Rocca of Hartman and Associates thanked the Board for the opportunity to participate in our community. He advised he would be covering a lot of data in his presentation. He hoped all their questions would be answered in the presentation, but offered to address any questions they might have. He then gave a very explicit and comprehensive presentation using the following information which was projected on the ELMO for all to see. Objectives Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study Results April 13, 1999 ME MARTMAM er 9� : ASSOCIATES, nvc. engineers. ►I =09eobg�. sul�ors 6 management Consuh0nts ORLANDO • ". MYERS • PLANTATION • JACKSONVILLE • Provide Greater Rate Equity *Provide Greater Customer Cost Control • Maintain Revenue Sufficiency and Stability 0 Provide Utility Administration with a Computer Rate Model APRIL 13, 1999 Study Process • Identify and Interpret Historic Customer Data (Not Just Flows) *Analyze Existing Rate Structure Allocate Fiscal Requirements to Cost Recovery Components • Test Results 43 Booty. 1,03 BOOK U Pq,ut Historic Customer Data • What Was Found? ■ 27 Identified Unit Designations *Single Family, Mobile Homes and Multi -Family Each Assigned 1 ERU per Dwelling Unit • Balance of Unit Designations Based on Development Criteria ■ Usage Patterns Similar to Other Florida Utilities Historic Customer Data Table* ' See Page 28 for More Information Historic Customer Data • What Does It Mean? ■ Existing Rate Structure Not Broken ■ Can Use Some Realignment or Adjustment to Equivalency Criteria and Block Rates ■ Revenues Are Sufficient APRIL 13, 1999 Rate Equity Modifications • Customer Class Related ■ Separate Equivalency Criteria for Single Family, Manufactured Homes and Multi - Family • Rate Structure Related ■ What Is Rate Structure and What Is the Current Rate Structure? ■ Rate Structure Refers to the Individual Rate Components, How They Are Applied and Their Relationship to Utility System Expenses 44 s Accounts ERUs Flows Revenues Water Residential Single Family 78% 47% 58% 54% Manu. Homes 12% 13% 7% 9% Multi -Family 2% 19% 11% 14% Commercial 7% 21% 24% 23% Sewer Residential Single Family 60% 37% 37% 38% Manu. Homes 29% 19% 14% 18% Multi -Family 3% 21% 17% 19% Commercial 8% 23% 32% 25% ' See Page 28 for More Information Historic Customer Data • What Does It Mean? ■ Existing Rate Structure Not Broken ■ Can Use Some Realignment or Adjustment to Equivalency Criteria and Block Rates ■ Revenues Are Sufficient APRIL 13, 1999 Rate Equity Modifications • Customer Class Related ■ Separate Equivalency Criteria for Single Family, Manufactured Homes and Multi - Family • Rate Structure Related ■ What Is Rate Structure and What Is the Current Rate Structure? ■ Rate Structure Refers to the Individual Rate Components, How They Are Applied and Their Relationship to Utility System Expenses 44 s Residential ERU Analysis APRIL 13, 1999 One -Time Capacity and Connection Charcies • Impact Fee ■Charged Per ERU ■ Capacity Related Fee 19 Meter Installation & Line -Extension Charges ■ Charged Based on Meter Size ■ Fee to Recover the Cost of Physically Installing a Water Meter and Extending Service Lines Monthly Water and Sewer User Rate and Charges • Monthly Billing Charge ■ Charged Per Account to Recover the Expenses of Customer Service and Billing • Monthly Base Facility Charge ■ Charged Per ERU to Recover the Relatively Fixed System Costs Associated with Capacity • Volume Rates ■ Charged Per 1,000 Gallons of Metered Water to Recover Commodity Related Expenses Other Charges • Sludge Rates ■ Charged Per Wet Ton or Per 1,000 Gallons of Sludge or Septage Treated • Miscellaneous Service Charges ■ Charged Per Event to Recover Related Utility Services and Penalties 45 BOOK I Single Family Manu. Homes Multi -Family Criteria Amt. Factor Amt. Factor Amt. Factor Readiness to Serve Avg. Monthly Usage 5,275 1.00 2,383 0.45 2,443 0.46 Max Day Factor 1.52 1.00 1.75 1.15 1.82 1.20 Variability of Flow Line Loss 1.00 0.45 0.46 Seasonaility 1.00 1.00 1.11 Fire Protection (GPM) 500 1.00 500 1.00 500 1.00 Total 5.00 4.05 4.24 Average Factor 1.00 0.81 0.85 Rounded Factor 1.00 0.80 0.85 Recommendation of Utility Advisory Com 1.00 0.85 0.85 APRIL 13, 1999 One -Time Capacity and Connection Charcies • Impact Fee ■Charged Per ERU ■ Capacity Related Fee 19 Meter Installation & Line -Extension Charges ■ Charged Based on Meter Size ■ Fee to Recover the Cost of Physically Installing a Water Meter and Extending Service Lines Monthly Water and Sewer User Rate and Charges • Monthly Billing Charge ■ Charged Per Account to Recover the Expenses of Customer Service and Billing • Monthly Base Facility Charge ■ Charged Per ERU to Recover the Relatively Fixed System Costs Associated with Capacity • Volume Rates ■ Charged Per 1,000 Gallons of Metered Water to Recover Commodity Related Expenses Other Charges • Sludge Rates ■ Charged Per Wet Ton or Per 1,000 Gallons of Sludge or Septage Treated • Miscellaneous Service Charges ■ Charged Per Event to Recover Related Utility Services and Penalties 45 BOOK I BOOK 103 Fa1Gc 7 Adjustments and Modifications •Adjust Monthly Billing Charge • Equivalencies Per Historic Findings (Effects Monthly Base Facility Charge) •Adjust Volume Block Rates to Discourage Abuse of Facilities *Adjust Sewer Residential Billing Cap for Administrative Consistency Fiscal Requirements to be Recovered From User Rates and Other Revenues - FY 1998199 Debt Service 37% $6,247,100 R8rR 5%T $814,800" Capital from Rates 4% $710,000.1. O&M Expenses 54% $9,016,800 1 Total 788,700 13 Rate Component Comparison Revenues - FY 1998199 Other Revenues 11% Monthly Base Facility $1,935,800 1 Charge 43% - $7,225,500 Gallonage Rate Monthly Billing 43% - $7,149,900 Charge 3% - $477,600 APRIL 13, 1999 IS Difference Existing Proposed Amt. % Water Monthly Billing Chg. $ 2.00 $ 1.29 $ (0.71) -35.50% Monthly Base Fac Chg (1 ERU) $ 920 $ 7.76 $ (1.44) -15.65% (0.85 ERU) $ 920 $ 6.60 $ (2.60) -28.26% Volume Rates Block 1 (0-3,000 gal) $ 1.75 $ 220 $ 0.45 25.71% Block 2 (3,001-7,000 gal) $ 2.15 $ 2.42 $ 0.27 12.560/9 Block 3 (7,001-13,000 gal) $ 2.55 $ 3.85 $ 1.30 50.98% Block 4 (Above 13,000 gal) $ 4.85 $ 7.70 $ 2.85 58.76% Sewer Monthly Billing Chg. $ 2.00 $ 1.29 $ (0.71) -35.50% Monthly Base Fac Chg (1 ERU) $ 13.50 $ 14.58 $ 1.08 8.00% (0.85 ERU) $ 13.50 $ 12.40 $ (1.10) -8.15% Volume Rates Block 1 $ 3.35 $ 2.86 $ (0.49) -14.63% Revenues - FY 1998199 Other Revenues 11% Monthly Base Facility $1,935,800 1 Charge 43% - $7,225,500 Gallonage Rate Monthly Billing 43% - $7,149,900 Charge 3% - $477,600 APRIL 13, 1999 IS 0 • Combined Rate Adjustment Impact on Customers* * Based on Test Year analysis. Actual events can cnange resuns. Combined Revenue Equity* % Revenue and Usage 55.00% - - --- — 50.00% - - - - - ---- 45.00% - - 40.00% -- --- 35.00% - - - — 30.00% - -- —- 25.00% - 20.00% - 15.00% - 10.00% - 5.00% -- 0.00% - Single Family Manufactured Multi -Family Commercial Usage Homes ® Revenues -Existing Rates Revenues -Proposed Rates ' See Page 29 for Additional Information. 17 Typical Monthly Single Family Combined Bill Comparison* $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 Typical $60.00 Bills $40.00 $20.00 $0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r r a� ' See Page 30 for more Information I Gallons APRIL 13, 1999 0 Existing ■ Pro ed Typical Monthly Manufactured Homes Combined Bill Comparison $80.00 $70.00 $60.00 $50.00 Typical $40.00 Bills $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $0.00 0 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 10,000 See Page 31 for more information Gallons 47 ■ Existing ■ Proposedi 19 `' BOOK DeciandNoChmV Irwem Class BRW % d Gass ERW % of Class Single Family 1Q582 72780/6 3,958 27.22% Manu. Homes 3,795 99.00% 38 1.001/0 - MA -Family 5,928 100.00% 0 0.00% C ffnerdal 2,739 43.48% 3,580 56.52% Total 23,044 7,556 * Based on Test Year analysis. Actual events can cnange resuns. Combined Revenue Equity* % Revenue and Usage 55.00% - - --- — 50.00% - - - - - ---- 45.00% - - 40.00% -- --- 35.00% - - - — 30.00% - -- —- 25.00% - 20.00% - 15.00% - 10.00% - 5.00% -- 0.00% - Single Family Manufactured Multi -Family Commercial Usage Homes ® Revenues -Existing Rates Revenues -Proposed Rates ' See Page 29 for Additional Information. 17 Typical Monthly Single Family Combined Bill Comparison* $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 Typical $60.00 Bills $40.00 $20.00 $0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r r a� ' See Page 30 for more Information I Gallons APRIL 13, 1999 0 Existing ■ Pro ed Typical Monthly Manufactured Homes Combined Bill Comparison $80.00 $70.00 $60.00 $50.00 Typical $40.00 Bills $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $0.00 0 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 10,000 See Page 31 for more information Gallons 47 ■ Existing ■ Proposedi 19 `' BOOK FF_ 'I BOOK i0j Fr1GE L30 Typical Monthly Multi -Family Combined Bill Comparison $12,000.00 100% of ERUs - $10,000.00 $8,000.00 Typical $6,000.00 Bills $4,000.00 v Existing $2,000.00 ■ Pro ed $0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 p! O O O O p r ' See Page 32 for more information I Gallons APRIL 13, 1999 20 Typical Monthly Commercial Combined Bill Comparison $3,000.00 $2,500.00 t $2,000.00 43% of ERUs Typical $1,500.00 Bills $1,000.00 ® Existing ■ Pro osed $500.00 $0.00 O O O O C,0 0 0 0 N t'f b O O O O N OW O V_ It- M See Page 33 for more information I Gallons Single Family 5,000 Gallon Usage Monthly Bill Comparison to Other Florida Utilities Water Sewer Total Indian River County Using Rates $ 20.75 _ $ 29.741 $ 50.49 Proposed Rates $ 20.49 S 30.17 i $ 50.66 Other Florida Udlkles Brevard County $ 11.44: $ 27.68 $ 39.12 Orange County 10 ! 29.81 1 4033 .52 Br"rd County_ 1331 23.76 ; 37.07 Martin County 22.80' 29.751 52b5 City of POrn wy 19._85 27.111 46.96 -------- Ctty of Melbourne 13.15 ' 19.09 3224 City of Edgewater 22201 21.641 43.84 City of Stuart 14.14 22.41 36.55 City of Pat St. Lucie 19.72 45.181 64.90 Cityof Vero Beach 22.13 38.09 __..15.96+-- City of West Mdbourne 19.10 19.74 38.84 Average $ 16.56 S 26121-1 $ 42.77 11 48 22 • • Other Issues Addressed • Sludge Rates ■ Reviewed and Adjusted to $7.51 per Wet Ton • Impact Fees ■ Reviewed and Found Amounts Are Appropriate ■ Adjust Manufactured Homes and Multi -Family to 0.85 ERU ■ Recommend Name Changed to Capacity Charge • Fire Protection Fee ■ Amounts Found Appropriate, No Changes Proposed • Reuse Rate ■ Developed New Cost Recovery Rate at $0.15 per 1,000 Gallons (Non -Pressure System) • Bulk Water and Sewer Rates ■ Developed New Rates • Commercial Deposit Policy ■ Retained With Return Only Upon Service Termination • Other Miscellaneous Service Charges ■ Majority Adequate ■ Some Minor Adjustments • Rate Adjustments for Inflation ■ FY 2000/01 @ 3.00% • Computer Rate Model ■ Staff Has Been Provided Copy and Has Been Trained Mr. Rocca reiterated that most customers will see a decrease on an annual average. He suggested ERU be changed to "capacity charge". Mr. Rocca gave the following recommendations: APRIL 13,1999 Recommendations *Adjust and Modify Rates Per Rate Study Findings Effective As of October 1, 1999 *Adopt Policy of Annual Automatic Inflation Adjustment Unless Staff Recommends Differently • Develop Computerized Method of Identifying Monthly Customer Trends 49 BOOK FAGt `u BOOK I OJ FAGS 0, 32 (CLERK'S NOTE: Mr. Rocca's hard copy of the report also contained Supplemental Information charts consisting of an Historic Customer Data Table, Combined Revenue Equity Comparison - Test Year, Typical Monthly Single Family Combined Bill Comparison, Typical Monthly Manufactured Homes Combined Bill Comparison, Typical Monthly MultiFamily Combined Bill Comparison, and Typical Monthly Commercial Combined Bill comparison. These charts can be found in the backup for the meeting.) Commissioner Ginn thanked Mr. Rocca for an excellent presentation. Commissioner Adams commended Commissioner Ginn for working hard to bring this about. She then inquired about billing for breaks in a line (flooding -high bills) and fire protection fees, to which Director Hubbs responded. Commissioner Stanbridge thanked Mr. Rocca for the very excellent presentation which was clear and understandable. Commissioner Tippin congratulated Mr. Rocca for presenting the statistical information in an understandable manner as quite an accomplishment. Commissioner Ginn pointed out that the County will now own the computer model and Assistant Utilities Director Smith will be able to compute data yearly. She thought the fact that our debt service is 37% and we will be generating 43% with the new revenues proves that we are not yet at the place where we can go on volume charges alone. As much as the Board desires it, that cannot be accomplished until Mr. Smith can prove that we can do it. She acknowledged that staff had worked extremely hard on this. There was discussion about implementing the newbilling system before the beginning of the next fiscal year, and Mr. Rocco stated it would take a little time to get it into the billing system and then parallel -test it to make sure that everything is correct. By that time, we will probably be at the beginning of the new year and, to keep it clean and consistent, he recommended it begin October 1'. Administrator Chandler advised that the County is currently running Y2K compliant software parallel (for two months) and wanted first to make sure that was completed without difficulty. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the recommendation to move the matter forward for public hearing prior to adoption of the Resolution for the rate changes. APRIL 139 1999 50 Commissioner Ginn asked that the committee members have an opportunity to comment. Adam Kubik said he had beenprivileged to work with staff members of the advisory committee, and the consultants. The principle concern was to have wide community acceptance; he felt that had been accomplished thanks to committee discussions and Director Hubbs' experience. Ed Nelson, 8775 201 Street, requested the public hearing be held before June. He thanked Commissioner Ginn and Director Hubbs,.who has vast experience and demonstrated the willingness and ability to listen and agree and discuss. He lauded Mr. Kubik for his years and years of expertise in this field of work and the work he has put into this committee. The committee was well organized, met regularly, and discussed everything. He congratulated Hartman & Associates for their thorough work. Commissioner Ginn thanked Mr. Nelson for his fine work and requested staff to try to get the public hearing scheduled before June ill. Commissioner Adams commented that Mr. Nelson was involved in trying to get the rates adjusted before any of the Commissioners were elected and that should be a good lesson — that persistence pays. B.B. COMMISSIONER ADAMS - RESOLUTION 99-035 - REPORT ON TALLAHASSEE TRIP AND INTANGIBLE TAX CUT/REVENUE SHARING "HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE" SUPPORT Commissioner Adams advised that she went to Tallahassee for a week as the County's lobbyist for the Florida Association of Counties. The issue of the intangible tax cut looks great for individuals, but the tax is one of the major revenue sharing sources for the County, about $2.5 million per year. The cut calls for almost 25% or $793,000. The Legislature is moving forward with it and Governor Bush has taken a stance to try to hold the counties harmless. It will be revenue out of our budget, and the County will have to make up that difference. It is hoped that growth in Indian River County will make up for it, but if it does not, the County will have to look at decreasing services or increasing taxes, neither of which are acceptable. The Governor's office is supporting the counties, but it does not look good in the Legislature. FACo is working toward trying to get the Legislature to look at a non- recurring revenue source that will not affect the counties so greatly as this one will, this year, APRIL 13,1999 51 500K C F'thGE " FF, BOOK 108 FnUE and at least give the counties time to phase it in. If passed, it would mean an immediate cut in October. Commissioner Ginn added that the legislators are tying in the savings on the retirement system contributions, saying that savings will cover the shortfall from the revenue- sharing. However, the County has had to fund the Florida Retirement System because it was in such poor financial condition in 1990 when the teachers were added. She suggested the County send a resolution to the Legislators to support the hold harmless clause. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED BY Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted ResolutionNo. 99-035 (a draft of which the Commissioners had seen/to be faxed to our Legislators) opposing State legislation that would cut revenue sharing to Florida counties. Commissioner Tippin found it astounding that the counties were the ones who bailed out the Florida Retirement System and now cannot get the benefit of it. He was surprised that the media had not reported on that. Commissioner Stanbridge found it interesting that State officials wondered why local government does not trust State government. Commissioner Adams pointed out that just since 1990, Indian River County alone has funded almost $15 million in the Florida Retirement System to pick up their unfunded liability. She felt that budget package would be voted on sometime during the week and urged the Resolution be faxed out today. RESOLUTION NO. 99-35 A RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, OPPOSING STATE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD -CUT REVENUE SHARING TO FLORIDA COUNTIES WHEREAS, Indian River County has received revenue sharing from the State of Florida on a historical basis; and WHEREAS, recent cuts of revenue sharing will provide an immediate financial burden to Indian River County; and WHEREAS, the County may be forced to cut services and raise taxes if growth in the county tax base does not meet this deficit. - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the County is opposed to the significant intangible tax cut and would encourage the Florida Legislature to hold Florida counties harmless, and support the Governor's version. APRIL 13,1999 52 0 46 The Resolution was moved by Commissioner Ginn, and seconded by Commissioner Adams, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye Vice Chairman Fran B. Adams Aye Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn Aye Commissioner Ruth Stanbridge Aye Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 13 day of April, 1999. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ,rtY LL`VG''••. i'• ' 4ennR Macht, Attest: , Jeffrey K. n, Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Charles Vitunac, County Attorney 13A COMMISSIONER STANBRIDGE - COMMENT ON FIRE HAZARD - CHIP HARVESTERS (DONALD LAFOUNTAM UPTAKE ISSUE TO CIRCUIT COURT FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION Commissioner Stanbridge was very alarmed about the fire hazard in the county which has been going on for a number of years. She felt the Commission should do whatever we need to do about the problem. Emergency Services Director Doug Wright advised that this is the 71 fire at this location since 1995. It has consumed a large amount of County resources over that time. The current fire started the previous day at about 3 p.m. Thirty-four people have been fighting the fire (volunteers and paid staff). As of 8 a.m. this morning, at least two million gallons of water have been used from the water system. About 60,000 gallons per hour were being used. The fire cannot be put out, they can only keep it down. The burn is down in the deep piles of chipped yard wastes. The site has been so fully filled, the firefighters cannot get close and are having to fight it from outside the perimeter. He will be meeting with the County Attorney's Office and Environmental Health Director Michael J. Galanis. Enforcement action has been brought in the past without much success. Something needed to be done. _ APRIL 13, 1999 53 BOOK 103 PAGE �' " BOOK is FAGS '3 Commissioner Stanbridge added that this fire could have threatened homes and businesses in the area, and Director Wright reported there had been some fires in residential yards and there was some damage to equipment belonging to a business to the west of the fire. We have been lucky so far. Environmental Health Director Michael J. Galanis, who is also the Environmental Control Officer for the County, gave some of the history of this business and the environmental hazards it has been cited for in the past. The chipping operation was more of a landfill, but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection would never agree. The DER did require the owner to get an air pollution permit and made some requirements on the chipping operation. It is easy to say, "We should have never allowed it," but it was allowed. The Board of County Commissioners currently has a $10,000 lien on the property which could be foreclosed. Foreclosure has thus far been resisted because if the County takes over the property, the County will have to clean it up. In the past, he thought that would not be wise, but knows of no other solution. The use is not compatible with the area and the owner apparently is more interested in taking in landscape waste than selling chipped materials. In response to Chairman Macht, County Attorney Vitunac confirmed that the Board does have the prerogative of foreclosure on the property. Commissioner Adams suggested something be done about the fire, and Director Wright made it clear that the fire fighting was restrained because the firefighters did not have access to the private property, merely the perimeter. There was discussion about the inaccessibility to the property and its public nuisance aspect and the spiraling costs associated with fighting the fire. Mr. Galams asked, if the foreclosure on the lien is successful, if the owner could just pay us which would help cover some of the costs incurred. If we do take the property, the County must clean it up and he wanted everyone to understand that. Commissioner Adams pointed out the effect on all of the neighbors in that part of the county. Roads have had to be closed which has caused about 10% of our residents to be held captive. The Sheriff's Department has had to be involved. The costs are escalated because the owner has not followed the rules. The Board has been very lenient, unfortunately, thus far and it is time for the owner to stop being such a nuisance. CountyAttorney Vitunac suggested the Board authorize his departmentto take Circuit Court action and forget the Code Enforcement Board and the Environmental Control Board, who have tried but have been fought by the DEP, which refused to acknowledge the obvious APRIL 13, 1999 54 fact that this is a "landfill for tree stumps." MOTION WAS MADE by CommissionerAdams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, directing the County Attorney to go to Circuit Court immediately, move quickly with foreclosure, and get the Department ofEnvironmental Protection to look over the situation and reevaluate their stance. Under discussion, Commissioner Stanbridge agreed that they must use the most legal and safest way to get this resolved; it needed to be stopped immediately. The neighborhood has been in bondage all these years and it is just getting worse instead of better. Commissioner Tippin commented it had gone on too long, there has to be an end, no one can say the County has been over -tough. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Galanis understood he was to proceed with foreclosure, and County Attorney Vitanac agreed to assist in that procedure. 14.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT The Chairman announced that immediately upon adjournment of the meeting the Board would reconvene sitting as the Board of Commissioners for the Emergency Services District. Those Minutes are being prepared separately. DOCUMENT MADE PART OF THE RECORD - PROCLAMATION HONORING DR SAMUEL A. HUNTER PROCLAMATION HONORING DR. SAMUEL A. HUNTER WHEREAS, Dr. Samuel A. Hunter was born in St Petersburg, Florida and reared in Tallahassee, Florida; and WHEREAS, Dr. Hunter attended the public schools of Leon County and Florida A & M University Demonstration School, graduating from Lincoln High School, Tallahassee; and APRIL 13, 1999 55 BOOK -IUJ F'Aut 9113 BOOK WHEREAS. Dr. Hunter received a B.S. Degree in Health and Physical Education and an MA Degree in Supervision and Administration from Florida A & M University, and Ed. D Degree in Educational Administration from Nova University; and WHEREAS, Dr. Samuel A. Hunter served two years in the United States Army, most of which was spent on foreign duty in the Pacific Theater of Operation; and WHEREAS, he married Audrey B. Wilson of Tallahassee, and fathered five children; and WHEREAS. Dr. Hunter was elected "Teacher of the Yetis" by the Leon:County Teachers Association, and he served as President ofthe Florida State Teachers Association and as President of the Florida Association of School Administrators, receiving an award of Outstanding and Meritorious Service by both associations; and WHEREAS, Dr. Hunter served seven years as Director of Research and Evaluation, and ten years as Chief Negotiator and Director of Employee Relations for the Indian River County School District. He served this same School District as Assistant Superintendent, retiring from the education profession in 1986 after thirty-seven years of service; and WHEREAS, Dr. Samuel A. Hunter is a member of the General Board of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Director of Sunday School Superintendents of the Eleventh Episcopal District (embracing Florida and the Bahamas) of the AME Church. He is Parliamentarian for the South Florida Conference Lay organization and the Eleventh Episcopal District lay organization; and 1995; andWHEREAS. Dr. Hunter was elected "Layman of the Yea" for the African Methodist Episcopal Church in WHEREAS, the Indian River County School District designated the Dr. Samuel A. HunterAdministrration Building at Oslo Middle School in his honor on March 21, 1999; and WHEREAS, Dr. Samuel A. Hunter is currently President and Principal Consultant of Hunters Consulting Agency, Vero Beach, Florida. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board and residents of Indian River County pay honor to Dr. Samuel A. Hunter for his dedication and many years of service to the education of our young people, and we wish him the very best in all of his titdue endeavors. Adopted this 13 day of April, 1999. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA %r ANNETH IL MACHTLC4AIRMAN 103 FAG 9,38 There being no further business, upon motion duly made and seconded, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at10:58 a.m. ATTEST: Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Minutes approved q t 9 APRIL 13, 1999 FV Kenneth R Macht, Chairman