Tuesday, April 22, 2014 is Denim Day.  Denim Day is a day-long observance dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence.

"BROWARD MEANS BUSINESS" MOMENT

Highlight of Broward County Water Parks

BROWARD BUSINESS RECOGNITION

Proclamation presented to BOLD Consulting LLC, a business consulting and training firm located in Miramar.

CONSENT AGENDA
 

MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments

MOTION TO APPROVE Billboard License Agreement between Broward County and CBS Outdoor, LLC at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; effective May 1, 2014, with a five-year term that will expire on April 30, 2019; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-238 authorizing the sale of County-owned real property including all improvements located at 2677 NW 19 Street in Fort Lauderdale which is being operated as a Baker Act Receiving Facility (Crisis Stabilization Unit) to Henderson Behavioral Health, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 125.38 for the purchase price of $1; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement and Quit Claim Deed; authorize delivery of Deed upon closing; and authorize the County Administrator or her designee to execute normal and customary title closing documents substantially in the form approved by the County Attorney's Office. (Commission District 9)

(Commissioner Holness pulled this item.)

B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take all administrative actions necessary to execute an amendment between Broward County and Henderson Behavioral Health, Inc., extending the lease term for an additional not-to-exceed 90 days in the event of any unanticipated closing delays. (Commission District 9)

(Commissioner Holness pulled this item.)

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-241 accepting a Quit Claim Deed from Genesis RE Holdings, LLC a Florida limited liability company, to Broward County for certain real property being a portion of Palm Avenue right-of-way located adjacent to 10030 NW 37 Street in Cooper City for nominal consideration to clear a cloud on the title; authorize acceptance and recordation of the Deed. (Commission District 5)

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and Bergeron Emergency Services, Inc., for Disaster Debris Management Services, extending the existing agreement from August 25, 2014 to November 30, 2014; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-243 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, accepting a donation from seven library support groups totaling $5,821, to be deposited into the Broward County Library Trust Fund for the use and benefit of the Libraries Division in support of Library staff conference travel; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same; and providing for severability and an effective date. (Commission Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8)

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-244 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, accepting a donation from four library support groups totaling $7,311, to be deposited into the Broward County Library Trust Fund for the use and benefit of the Libraries Division in support of Library staff conference travel; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same; and providing for severability and an effective date. (Commission Districts 2, 5, 7, and 8)

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-245 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution approving Broward County’s FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan for, the title of which is as follows:

A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, approving Broward County's FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan for October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015, for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fortieth (40th) Year Grant ("programs"); approving estimated funding in various amounts from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program; authorizing the County Administrator to transmit the Annual Action Plan to HUD, to take all necessary administrative actions for implementation of the programs, to modify the allocation amounts based on changes in the County's final grant allocation from HUD, and to execute the agreements and amendments thereto for the respective programs; and providing for severability and an effective date.
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-247 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING; AMENDING CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 5, "LICENSES," OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"), TO INCORPORATE CHAPTER 62-330 AND THE RELEVANT PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 40E OF THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-249 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; REPEALING CHAPTER 13½ OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE V, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY, ADOPTION OF FLOOD HAZARD MAPS, AND DESIGNATION, DUTIES, AND POWERS OF A FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR; PROVIDING FOR PERMITS, SITE PLANS, INSPECTIONS, VARIANCES, ENFORCEMENT, DEFINITIONS, AND FLOOD RESISTANT DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
 

A. MOTION TO APPROVE one Broward Redevelopment Program (BRP) Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for a previously approved project for the Oakland Park CRA (Build-out - $150,000) attached as Exhibit 1; authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute said Interlocal Agreement; authorize County Administrator to disburse funds in accordance with terms and conditions of said Interlocal Agreement; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions. (Commission Districts 4 and 9)
 
(Vice Mayor Ryan pulled this item.)

ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2014-251 transferring funds within the Community Redevelopment Fund in the amount of $150,000 to a specific unit representing a specific project within the Broward Redevelopment Program. (Commission Districts 4 and 9)

(Vice Mayor Ryan pulled this item.)

ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT unanticipated revenue Resolution No. 2014-253 within the General Fund in the amount of $20,000 for the purpose of recognizing cost share funds provided by various sponsors for sponsorship of the Governmental Center West (GCW) Green Showcase. The co-sponsorships were approved by the County Administrator in September 2013, and were posted on the Purchasing Division website on September 30, 2013.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved. (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Summary Explanation/Background for Motion A – Currently reads…“$20,000”, should read…“$15,000”. Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary – Currently reads…“$40,000” should read…“$35,000”.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.
 

B. MOTION TO ADOPT unanticipated revenue Resolution No. 2014-254 within the General Fund in the amount of $20,000 from co-sponsorships for the 2014 Go Solar and Renewable Energy Fest as approved by the Commission on June 6, 2013, and posted on the Purchasing Division website on June 19, 2013.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved. (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Summary Explanation/Background for Motion A – Currently reads…“$20,000”, should read…“$15,000”. Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary – Currently reads…“$40,000” should read…“$35,000”.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE travel outside the continental United States for the County employee on the attached summary, in accordance with Volume 1 of the Administrative Code - Chapter 3, Part II, Section 3.10 - County Employee Travel.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Acolite & Claude United Sign Company, Inc., for Electronic Sign Repair and Maintenance, Bid No. X1216501B2, for the Port Everglades Department and various other agencies, in the estimated annual amount of $197,550, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $592,650. The initial contract begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

A. MOTION TO WAIVE as a minor technical irregularity, the  requirement on the bid pricing sheet that non-prepriced adjustment factors be greater than 1.0000.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Thornton Construction Company, Inc., for the Job Order Contract, Bid No. T1144107B1, for the Facilities Management Division and other various agencies that may have need for these services, in the annual estimated amount of $3,000,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a maximum three-year potential estimated amount of $9,000,000. The initial contract period shall start on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

C. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Allied Contractor's, Inc., for the Job Order Contract, Bid No. T1144107B1, for the Facilities Management Division and other various agencies that may have need for these services, in the annual estimated amount of $3,000,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a maximum three-year potential estimated amount of $9,000,000. The initial contract period shall start on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

D. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, LEE Construction Group, Inc., for the Job Order Contract, Bid No. T1144107B1, for the Facilities Management Division and other various agencies that may have need for these services, in the annual estimated amount of $3,000,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a maximum three-year potential estimated amount of $9,000,000. The initial contract period shall start on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Altec Industries Inc., Option B, for Platform Lift Trucks for the Traffic Engineering Division, in the estimated annual amount of $928,569. The contract period begins on date of award and terminates one year from that date.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved. (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: The Bid No. was inadvertently omitted: First paragraph currently reads… Altec Industries Inc., Option B,… Should read… Altec Industries Inc., Option B, Bid No. W1164410B1,…)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Michelin North America, Inc., for Bus Tire Leasing, Bid No. V1191414B1, for the Transit Division, in the estimated two-year amount of $2,398,959, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for three one-year periods, for a total potential five-year estimated amount of $7,134,889, that includes optional items in the estimated amount of $4,735,930. The initial contract period shall begin on the date of award and terminate two-years from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE settlement of Claim 051213 and to authorize County Administration and the Office of the County Attorney to execute applicable settlement documents.

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

DISCUSSION: of plat entitled “Riverbend Marketplace” (025-MP-13). (Commission District 9)

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

DISCUSSION: of New Findings of Adequacy for a plat entitled “One West Las Olas” (059-MP-04). (Commission District 7)

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

DELEGATION: Jay Huebner regarding request to amend the plat note on Rodeo Village (032-MP-05). (Commission District 7)

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved per staff’s recommendations.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

A. MOTION TO RELEASE Exhibit “A-2” of the Form Deed of Conservation Easement and Agreement consisting of 0.61 acres of real property located southeast of the intersection of Panther Parkway and Green Toad Road in the City of Sunrise and authorize the Mayor and Vice-Mayor to execute the Partial Release of Form Deed of Conservation Easement. (Commission District 1)

ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Following Board discussion, Commissioner Wexler made a motion to accept an additional $25,000 provided by the applicant towards the ongoing maintenance of Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center. Commissioner Kiar seconded the motion. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

ACTION: (T-12:12 PM) Approved, as amended, to accept an additional $25,000 provided by the applicant towards the ongoing maintenance of Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 7-1. Commissioner Jacobs was not present. Vice Mayor Ryan voted no.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE agreement between Broward County and Sawgrass Property Investments authorizing a second partial release of no more than 8.38 acres of the 9.13 acres of real property located southeast of the intersection of Panther Parkway and Green Toad Road in the City of Sunrise, as depicted in Exhibits “A-1” and “A-3” of the Form Deed of Conservation Easement and Agreement after the two "Cypress Tree Preservation Areas" totaling no less than three quarters (¾) of an acre are subtracted; delegating authority to the County Administrator to execute the Second Partial Release of Form Deed of Conservation Easement upon receipt of $1,000,000 as provided for in the agreement; and authorizing the Mayor and Vice-Mayor to execute the agreement. (Commission District 1)

ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Following Board discussion, Commissioner Wexler made a motion to accept an additional $25,000 provided by the applicant towards the ongoing maintenance of Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center. Commissioner Kiar seconded the motion. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

ACTION: (T-12:12 PM) Approved, as amended, to accept an additional $25,000 provided by the applicant towards the ongoing maintenance of Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 7-1. Commissioner Jacobs was not present. Vice Mayor Ryan voted no.

C. MOTION TO ADOPT unanticipated revenue Resolution No. 2014-255 in the amount of $1,000,000 within the General Capital Fund (3010) for the preservation and enhancement of wetlands and uplands at Long Key Nature Center.

ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Following Board discussion, Commissioner Wexler made a motion to accept an additional $25,000 provided by the applicant towards the ongoing maintenance of Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center. Commissioner Kiar seconded the motion. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

ACTION: (T-12:12 PM) Approved, as amended, to accept an additional $25,000 provided by the applicant towards the ongoing maintenance of Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 7-1. Commissioner Jacobs was not present. Vice Mayor Ryan voted no.

Please be advised that the following item on the Commission’s agenda is quasi-judicial in nature. If you wish to object or comment upon this item, please indicate the item number you would like to address when the announcement regarding the quasi-judicial item is made. All witnesses who will testify on any quasi-judicial item will be sworn. Participants who are members of the general public need not be sworn and will not be subject to cross examination if they are not sworn. The Commission shall not assign unsworn testimony the same weight or credibility as sworn testimony in its deliberations.

DELEGATION: Jeff Hodapp regarding request to amend the non-vehicular access line on the Metropica Plat (057-MP-07). (Commission District 1) (Deferred from April 8, 2014 - Item No. 27)

ACTION: (T-12:12 PM) Approved per staff’s recommendations. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated April 22, 2014, submitted at the request of Environmental Protection and Growth Management.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE Takeover Agreement between Broward County and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for completion of the Broward County Main Library Wind Mitigation project, Bid/Contract No. P0865207C1. (Commission District 7)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated April 22, 2014, submitted at the request of Public Works Department.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of the qualified firms for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. X1159616P1, Architectural/Engineering Services for the Seaport Engineering and Construction Division; the ranked firms are: 1 – BEA Architects, Inc.; 2 – Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc.; 3 – Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.; 4 – DeRose Design Consultants, Inc.; 5 – Kosinski Architecture, Inc., and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations. (Deferred from April 8, 2014 - No. 35)

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, please note that additional material (memo from County Administration) indicates the affected project coordinates with ICTF. It should indicate that the project coordinates with the relocation of the Foreign Trade Zone.)

ACTION: (T-12:20 PM) Following discussion, the Board tabled this item until after the 2:00 p.m. Public Hearing. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

ACTION:  (T-3:19 PM)  Approved, as amended, waiving the specifications of the solicitation document and sending this back to the Selection Committee creating a library with the top two ranked firms.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated April 22, 2014, submitted at the request of Finance and Administrative Services Department.)

VOTE:  8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO DEFER action on the request to initiate an amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan (BCLUP) to provide for Transfer of Development Rights on the Barrier Island and direct staff, in coordination with the Broward County Planning Council, to conduct an analysis of this request in the context of a comprehensive review of the BCLUP and the Broward County Comprehensive Plan; establish working group(s) of interested parties for public input; and recommend revisions to the plans to reflect municipal and county-wide goals, objectives and policies for Board consideration within 18-24 months.

ACTION:  (T-4:27 PM)  Commissioner Gunzburger made motion to bifurcate the MOTION TO DEFER and allow staff to conduct an analysis of the Barrier Island.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kiar.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:  2-6.  Commissioners Holness, LaMarca, Ritter, Wexler, Vice Mayor Ryan and Mayor Sharief voted no.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

ACTION:  (T4:53 PM)  Approved.  The Board requested that the Planning Council look at expediting a comprehensive review of the Broward County Land Use Plan.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:  6-2.  Commissioners Gunzburger and Kiar voted no.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

MOTION TO DISCUSS current parking fees at the central Broward County Courthouse. (Commissioner Kiar)

ACTION:  (T-4:54 PM)  Following discussion, the Board requested that staff conduct a comprehensive review of parking fees at the Broward County Courthouse and bring information back to the Board in August of 2014, as to comparable parking fees similar to Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated April 22, 2014, submitted at the request County Administration.)

VOTE:  8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.

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

ACTION:  (T-5:05 PM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:  8-0.  Commissioner Jacobs was not present.