MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments

MOTION TO APPOINT Roberta Arrigo to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities. (Commissioner Ritter)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPOINT Phyllis Shaw to the Human Rights Board. (Commissioner Ritter)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPOINT Steven Cook to the Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Board. (Commissioner Gunzburger)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated March 11, 2014, submitted at the request of Commissioner Gunzburger.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-089 for acceptance of a donation from the Federal Express Corporation of a Boeing Model 727-247 Aircraft Airframe Serial number 21329, engines, Auxiliary Power Unit and other equipment, as described in the Quit Claim Deed of Gift from Federal Express Corporation to Broward County for ground use only and solely for customary training purposes; and authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute same.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ACCEPT Quit Claim Deed of Gift from Federal Express Corporation to Broward County for donation of Boeing Model 727-247 Aircraft Airframe Serial number 21329, engines, Auxiliary Power Unit, and other equipment for ground use only and solely for customary training purposes; and authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute same.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end multiple award contracts to the primary, secondary, and tertiary low unit price bidders per line item. The following bidders are recommended as follows: Beacon Systems, Inc.: Secondary on items: 5, 9, and 11; Tertiary on items: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, and 12; MMC Systems: Primary on item: 1; Secondary on item: 2; Radgov, Inc.: Primary on items: 2, 7, and 8; Secondary on items: 3 and 10; Tertiary on item: 9; Sage Group: Tertiary on item: 4; SRR International: Secondary on items: 4 and 7; Tertiary on items: 5 and 11; Transhire: Primary on items: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12; Secondary on items: 1, 2, and 8; Tertiary on item: 7; and TRG, Inc.: Secondary on item: 6, for Temporary IT Staffing Services, Bid No. D1170010B1, for the Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) and Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) Divisions, in the annual estimated amount of $361,586 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $1,084,758. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to low bidder, Allied Contractors, Inc., for Palm Garage Structural Repairs, Bid No. Z1180704C1, for the Aviation Department, in the estimated amount of $1,071,395, including optional items in the amount of $192,760, plus allowances in the potential not-to-exceed amount of $80,000, for a total estimated amount of $1,151,395, to be substantially completed in 135 calendar days from the Project Initiation Date listed in the Second Notice to Proceed, contingent upon the receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Project Number 3625)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to single bidder, Trane U.S., Inc., for Emergency Air Conditioning Equipment Rental Services, Bid No. X1171705B1, for the Port Everglades Department, in the annual estimated amount of $231,600, plus an allowance item in the not-to-exceed annual amount of $5,000, for an estimated total annual amount of $236,600 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $709,800. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to low, responsive, responsible bidder, Advanced Roofing, Inc., for Roof Replacement of the South Regional Broward Health Department Building, Bid No. Q1191707C1, in the total amount of $1,157,165 plus an allowance for permits in the total amount of $25,000 for a potential contract amount of $1,182,165, to be substantially completed in 240 calendar days from the Project Initiation Date specified in the Second Notice to Proceed, contingent upon the receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Project Number 1794-10) (Commission District 6)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-091 authorizing cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. 2079940003785, Tax Refund Account No. 2000044269850, Tax Redemption Account No. 2090002760916, Self Insurance Account No. 2090002760518, and Payroll Account No. 2079940003798 due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-092 authorizing cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. 2079940003785, Tax Refund Account No. 2000044269850, and Self Insurance Account No. 2090002760518 due to being lost or stolen.  Checks have been reissued.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

DISCUSSION: of New Findings of Adequacy for a plat entitled “Avril Estates” (075-MP-04). (Commission District 5)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.

VOTE: 9-0.

DELEGATION: Hendrik S. DeMello regarding request to amend the plat note on St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church (029-UP-87). (Commission District 4)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved per staff’s recommendations.

VOTE: 9-0.

DELEGATION: Charles O. Buckalew regarding request to amend the plat note on the D & F Perrone Plat (026-MP-87). (Commission District 6)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved per staff’s recommendations.

VOTE: 9-0.

DELEGATION: Shane Munson, representing the City of Miramar, regarding request to amend the platted non-vehicular access line on Miramar Wastewater Reclamation Facility (057-MP-94). (Commission District 8)

(Deferred to October 21, 2014, or sooner, to study access.)

MOTION TO APPROVE staff's recommendation to prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), for presentation to the Board for each of the following four services/insurance products, which will expire at the end of calendar year 2014: 1) Employee Benefits Consulting Services; 2) Third-Party Administration of Continuation Coverage for Cobra, Retiree, and Domestic Partners; 3) Third-Party Administration of Employee Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; and 4) Personal Income Protection Plans, and to issue procurements for all of these various insurance products/services for calendar year 2015.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of the single qualified firm, Brown and Caldwell, Inc., Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R1060205P1, Engineering Services for Reclaimed Water Plant Expansion, and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations.

(Withdrawn for further staff review.)

A. ATTORNEY-CLIENT MEETING: Statement of the Office of the County Attorney that an attorney-client meeting pursuant to Subsection 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, is necessary for the County Attorney to obtain Board guidance regarding settlement negotiations or strategy related to litigation in the matter of Lori Parrish, Property Appraiser v. Broward County Board of County Commissioners, 17th Judicial Circuit Court Case No. 13-023090(08); Broward County Board of County Commissioners v. Lori Parrish, Property Appraiser, 4th District Court of Appeal Case No. 4D14-0101; Broward County's Petition Appealing the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget of the Broward County Property Appraiser to the Florida Administration Commission; and commencement of attorney-client meeting on March 11, 2014, in Room 430 of the Governmental Center at a time certain (12:30 p.m., or upon recess of the scheduled Board meeting).
 

B. ATTORNEY-CLIENT MEETING in Room 430: Commencement of the above-referenced attorney-client meeting.

MOTION TO RATIFY County Attorney's appointment of the law firm of Cohen & Grigsby as special counsel to provide legal services in the bankruptcy matter In re: Buena Vista Oceanside LLC, Case No. 11-24516-CMB in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The firm will serve as local co-counsel.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO DISCUSS status of the Federal Courthouse and the work being done by the Federal Courthouse Taskforce.
 
ACTION: (T-11:31 AM) The Board discussed the status of the Federal Courthouse and the work being done by the Federal Courthouse Taskforce.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE appropriation of up to $40,000.00 County contribution, representing up to 40% of the cost of a feasibility study for a Public Private Partnership (P3) for a new Federal Courthouse and associated development within Fort Lauderdale, the balance of the cost being paid by the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (“FLDDA”) and the City of Fort Lauderdale. This contribution would be towards the amount payable under an expected contract between FLDDA and the consultant. (Commissioner Kiar)

ACTION: (T-11:31 AM) Approved, as amended, for monies provided by Broward County to match those provided by the City of Fort Lauderdale up to $40,000.00. (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated March 11, 2014, submitted by Commissioner Kiar.) (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPOINT Jose “Pepe” Lopez to the Housing Finance Authority in the Category of Commerce. (Mayor Sharief)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. FLORIDA TEAM MISSION TO SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ACTION: (T-3:41 PM ) Mayor Sharief referenced Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated March 11, 2014. Mayor Sharief provided the Board with a report of the Florida Team Mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for their review. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

B. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES CONFERENCE

ACTION: (T-3:42 PM ) Mayor Sharief reported that Commissioners Jacobs, LaMarca, Kiar and herself recently attended the National Association of Counties Conference, which was held in Washington DC. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

C. CHILDREN’S HARBOR

ACTION: (T-3:42 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that she and other volunteers helped to paint and make minor repairs to Children’s Harbor, which is a foster home for families. Mayor Sharief encouraged volunteerism. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

D. TORCH AWARD

ACTION: (T-3:43 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that last week she had the distinct pleasure and honor of being awarded the Florida International University Torch Award, Outstanding Alumni, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

E. THANK YOU

ACTION: (T-3:43 PM) Mayor Sharief thanked Commissioners Holness, Ritter and Wexler for volunteering on the Canvassing Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

MOTION TO AMEND 2014 Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting schedule to reflect changes to the March schedule.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.