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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS-SECOND FLOOR
360 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD
AGENDA
TUESDAY,AUGUST 9, 2011
9:30 A.M.
For information regarding procedures for monitoring or participating in Town Council
meetings,please refer to the end of this agenda.
L CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Gail L. Conigho
David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, President Pro Tem
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
IL INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PRESENTATIONS
None
IV. COMMENTS OF MAYOR GAIL L. CONIGLIO
V. COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
Post Office Box 2029 •360 South County Road •Palm Beach,FL 33480
Telephone(561)838-5410 •Facsimile(561)838-5411
E-mail:townmana�4er L)townotbalmbeach.com •Website:www.townof-oalmbeach.com
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VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS - 3 MINUTE LIMIT PLEASE
(Another opportunity for communications from citizens will be offered
immediately after the lunch break.)
VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. MINUTES: JULY 12, 2011 Page 13
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
B. MINUTES: JULY 12, 2011 Page 27
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING, CLOSED-DOOR SESSION-TOWN OF PALM BEACH V
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
C. MINUTES: JULY 13, 2011 Page 30
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
D. APPROVAL OF MAJOR MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE Page 42
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AT ITS MEETING ON
JULY 27, 2011.
E. RESOLUTIONS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 86-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of Page 55
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding
a Contract to Academy Design& Technical Services, Inc., for
Temporary Technical Skilled Labor.
[H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
2. RESOLUTION NO. 89-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of Page 60
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending
the General Fund-Fund Balance Policy; Providing an Effective
Date. [Jane Struder, Director of Finance]
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 90-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of Page 71
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Right of Entry
Agreement Between the Town of Palm Beach and the City of West
Palm Beach. [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
4. RESOLUTION NO. 91-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of Page 85
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
Authorizing the Purchase of Automatic Transport Ventilators from
Mercury Medical per Bid No. 2011-26.
[Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety]
5. RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of Page 89
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding
Agreements Between the Town of Palm Beach and Ashbritt, Inc.,
Omni Pinnacle LLC, and D&J Enterprises, Inc. for Disaster Debris
Removal and Disposal Services, and Authorizing the Town
Manager to Execute the Same on Behalf of the Town.
[H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
6. RESOLUTION NO. 93-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of Page 94
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding
a Purchase Order to Peninsular Electric Distribution for Eaton
Electrical Switchgear in the Amount of$257,276 for the D-15 (D-
6 and D-7)Pump Station Project.
[H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
7. RESOLUTION NO. 96-11 A Resolution Of The Town Council Of Page 99
The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida(The
"Town"), Approving The Form And Authorizing The Execution
And Delivery Of A Line Of Credit Agreement; Authorizing And
Approving The Issuance Of A Note By The Town In Connection
With Said Line Of Credit Agreement Relative To The Financing
Of Burying Certain Utility Cables Within The Town, Certain
Streetscape Improvements And Related Capital Projects;
Authorizing The Proper Officials Of The Town To Do All Other
Things Deemed Necessary Or Advisable In Connection With The
Line Of Credit Agreement And Said Revenue Note; And Providing
For An Effective Date.
[Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 97-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of Page 137
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding
a Contract to Academy Design and Technical Services, for the
Provision of Contractual Labor Services, Bid No 2009-22;
Authorizing the Town Manager to Take Further Action Necessary
to Effectuate the Contract.
[Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and Special Projects]
F. CONSENT-OTHER
1. Approval of Selection Committee's Ranking of Firms to Provide Page 143
Underground Utilities Engineering Services.
[Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
2. Approval of Selection Committee's Ranking of Firms to Provide Page 147
Contractual Golf Instruction Services.
[Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and Special Projects]
3. Authorization for Change Order for Kent Security Services at Page 151
Town Docks.
[Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and Special Projects]
4. Authorization to Fill Vacancies in Public Works. Page 154
[H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
5. Authorization to Fill Vacant Development Permit Coordinator Page 156
Position.
[John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building]
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Ordinances, Rules, and Standards Committee Meeting of July 13, 2011. Page 161
[William J. Diamond, Town Council Member]
X. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Old Business
1. Parking Matters
a. Merchants' Recommendations for Worth Avenue. Page 168
TIME CERTAIN: 10:30 A.M.
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b. RESOLUTION NO. 63-11 A Resolution of the Town Page 170
Council of the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida, Increasing Fines for Parking, Providing an
Effective Date. [Jane Struder, Director of Finance]
2. Coastal Matters
a. State Funding Assistance for Reaches 3 and 4 (Mid-Town). Page 176
i. Restroom Alternatives
[H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
ii. Recognition of Eligibility of Breakers Hotel
Property [Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager]
iii. "Pay Back the State" Option
[Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager]
b. RESOLUTION NO. 61-11 A Resolution of the Town Page 206
Council of the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida, Approving State Grant Renewal of FDEP Contract
No. 11PB3, Between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the Town of Palm Beach
under the Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems Florida
Beach Management Funding Assistance Program for the
South End Palm Beach Restoration, Reach 8, and
Authorizing the Town Council President to Execute Same
on Behalf of the Town.
[H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
C. Mid-Town Dune Vegetation and Public Accesses. Page 237
[H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
3. Staff Recommendation to Further Defer the Sanitary Sewer Force Page 240
Main Replacement Project for In Depth Review by the Public
Works Committee and Future Consideration by the Town Council.
[Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager]
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4. Australian Pine Matters
a. Landmarks Preservation Commission Recommendation to Page 243
Amend the Town's Mandatory Australian Pine Removal
Requirement by January 1, 2012, to Closely Match Palm
Beach County's Less Onerous Removal Requirements.
[John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building]
b. Australian Pines on Wells Road. Page 248
[Robert N. Wildrick, President Pro Tem]
B. New Business
1. Consideration of Scheduling an Attorney/Client Session Regarding
Town of Palm Beach. Florida vs United States of America, Civil
Action No. 09-64 L, in the United States Court of Federal Claims,
to Discuss this Matter to Begin Immediately Following this
Regular Town Council Meeting in the Town Council Chambers,
360 South County Road, Palm Beach, Florida. Attorney/Client
Session Attendees: Mayor Gail L. Coniglio; Town Council
Members David A. Rosow, Robert N. Wildrick, William J.
Diamond, Richard M. Kleid, Michael J. Pucillo; Town Manager
Peter B. Elwell; Attorney Jerry Stouck(Via Telephone); Attorney
John C. Randolph; and Court Reporter from Ley & Marsaa Court
Reporters, Inc.
[John C. Randolph, Town Attorney]
2. Planning, Zoning, and Building Department Internal Audit Report. Page 250
[Robert N. Wildrick, President Pro Tem]
TIME CERTAIN: 10:00 A.M.
3. Flagler Memorial Bridge Lighting. Page 267
[H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
4. Request by Palm Beach Island Cats for Town Funding in the Page 274
Amount of$120,000 for FY2012.
[Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
5. Worth Avenue Association's Request for Permission to Hold Page 280
"Fashion's Night Out" Commercial District Event in Hibiscus
Plaza. [Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
TIME CERTAIN: 10:45 A.M.
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6. Commercial Motion Picture Permit Application Submitted by Page 287
Flashfire Productions, LLC. [Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk]
7. Code Enforcement Board Recommendation for Foreclosure Action Page 303
Re: 2300 South Ocean Boulevard.
[Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety]
8. Evaluation of Town Manager Peter B. Elwell's Performance Page 332
During 2010-2011. [Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager]
9. Adoption of 2011-2012 Goals and Objectives for Town Manager Page 335
Peter Elwell. [Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager]
XI. ORDINANCES
A. Second Reading
None
B. First Reading
1. ORDINANCE NO. 16-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of Page 340
The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter 2
Administration, Article IV Boards And Commissions, Division 2
Planning And Zoning Commission, Section 2-328 Relating To
Removal Provisions, Absences, Conflicts Of Interest At
Subparagraph (a); Amending Article V Code Enforcement,
Division 2 Code Enforcement Board, Section 2-402 Relating To
Terms, Removal Provisions, Absences, Conflicts Of Interest At
Subparagraph (b); Amending Article VI Finance, Division 6
Investment Advisory Committee, Section 2-567 Subparagraph (b)
Relating To Removal Provisions, Absences; Amending Article X
Shore Protection Board, Section 2-636 Subparagraph (b) Relating
To Removal Provisions; Providing For Severability; Providing For
Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification;
Providing An Effective Date.
[Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
2. ORDINANCE NO. 17-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Page 350
Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter 38,
Emergency Services; Article II, Alarm Systems; At Section 38-31
Relating To Purpose; At Section 38-32 Relating To Definition Of
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False Alarm; And At Section 38-34 Relating To Enforcement;
Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances
In Conflict; Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective
Date.
[Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
3. ORDINANCE NO. 18-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of Page 353
The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
Amending Chapter 46, Fire Prevention And Protection, Article III,
Fire Prevention Code, At Section 46-69, Ordering Correction Of
Hazards; Compliance Required; Appeal; Section 46-71, Owner
Responsibility For Vacant Premises; Section 46-74, Open Burning;
And 46-75, Exit Doors And Means Of Egress; Providing For
Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict;
Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date.
[Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
4. ORDINANCE NO. 19-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of Page 357
The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter 54
Historical Preservation, Article II Landmarks Preservation
Commission, Section 54-38 Relating To Removal Provisions,
Absences, Conflicts Of Interest, Subparagraph (a); Amending
Section 54-39 Relating To Officers, Rules Of Procedure For
Commission, To Eliminate The Position Of Secretary; Providing
For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict;
Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date.
[Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
5. ORDINANCE NO. 20-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of Page 360
The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter 2,
Administration; Article V, Code Enforcement; Division 3,
Procedure; At Section 2-439 Relating To The Citation Fine
Schedule To Include Violations Of Section 46-71,Owner
Responsibility For Vacant Premises; Section 46-74, Open Burning,
And Section 46-75, Exit Doors And Means Of Egress As Class III
Violations Of The Town Code Of Ordinances; Providing For
Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict;
Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date.
[Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
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6. ORDINANCE NO. 21-11 An Ordinance of the Town Council of Page 363
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending
the Town Code of Ordinances at Chapter 78, Peddlers and
Solicitors, Article III, Charitable Solicitations, Division 2, Permit,
by Adding Section 78-81, Evidence of Engaging in Charitable
Solicitation; Amending Section 78-106, Permit Form, Duration, So
as to Provide That There May Be Four Events During a Twelve
Month Period of a Permit; Providing for Severability; Providing
for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict; Providing for Codification;
Providing an Effective Date. [Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk]
7. ORDINANCE NO. 22-11 An Ordinance of the Town Council of Page 369
the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending
the Town Code of Ordinances at Chapter 70, Relating to Offenses
by Rescinding Sections 70-6, 70-7, and 70-9; Amending Chapter
106, Relating to Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, at
Article VI, Parades, Sections 106-192 and 106-219, So as to Delete
All References to the Regulation of Firearms; Providing for
Severability; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict;
Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date.
[John C. Randolph, Town Attorney]
XII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
XIIL ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Schedule
Tue 08/09/201109:30 AM Town Council Meeting Council Chambers
Wed 08/10/201109:30 AM Town Council Meeting - Development Review Council Chambers
Thu 08/11/201109:00 AM Police Officers Board of Trustees Council Chambers
Thu 08/11/2011 01:00 PM RFP No. 2011-19 Plan Administration, Investment& Record Council Chambers
Keeping Services for 401(A) DC Plan
Fri 08/121201109:00 AM General Employee Retirement Board Council Chambers
Thu 08/18/2011 02:00 PM Code Enforcement Board Meeting Council Chambers
Fri 08/1912011 09:00 AM Firefighters Board of Trustees Meeting Council Chambers
Wed 08/24/2011 09:00 AM Architectural Commission Council Chambers
Mon 08/29/201102:00 PM Investment Advisory Committee Meeting Council Chambers
Mon 09/05/2011 04:00 AM LABOR DAY TOWN HALL CLOSED
Wed 09/07/2011 09:00 AM Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Council Chambers
Mon 09/12/2011 05:01 PM Special Town Council Meeting-First Public Hearing on FY12 Council Chambers
Budget
Tue 09/13/2011 09:30 AM Town Council Meeting Council Chambers
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Wed 09/141201109:30 AM Town Council Meeting- Development Review Council Chambers
Thu 09115/201102:00 PM Code Enforcement Board Meeting Council Chambers
Tue 09/20/201109:30 AM Planning &Zoning Commission Meeting Council Chambers
Wed 09/21/201105:01 PM Special Town Council Meeting re: Second Public Hearing on Council Chambers
FY12 budget
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Consent Agenda
Agenda Title
MINUTES: JULY12, 2011
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting
[Susan A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk]
Presenter
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk
Supporting Documents
Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of July 12, 2011
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12, 2011
1 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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3 The Regular Town Council meeting was called to order on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at
4 9:30 a.m. in the Town Council Chambers. On roll call, all of the elected officials were
5 found to be present.
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7 II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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9 Town Clerk Owens gave the invocation. Council President Rosow led the Pledge of
10 Allegiance.
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12 III. PRESENTATIONS—None
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14 IV. COMMENTS OF MAYOR GAIL L. CONIGLIO
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16 Mayor Coniglio requested that the Town Council direct staff to investigate further the
17 movement of the Stambaugh Cottage from the Palm Beach Country Club to Phipps Park.
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19 Council concurred, and Town Manager Elwell stated that staff will come back at a future
20 meeting with their findings.
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22 Mayor Coniglio reported that Palm Beach County is again raising their millage rate,
23 although they promised to continue to look for savings and possible reductions.
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25 V. COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
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27 Council Member Diamond requested that a discussion of funding for Island Cats be
28 placed on the next agenda.
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30 Council President Rosow reported that he had received a letter from the Tax Collector
31 requesting the Town's support for maintaining the Office of the Tax Collector as a
32 Constitutional Office. He stated that he was in favor of removing the Constitutional
33 Officer status of the Tax Collector, Sheriff, and Supervisor of Elections, and placing them
34 under the oversight of Palm Beach County.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 Council President Pro Tern Wildrick agreed, with the exception of the Supervisor of
2 Elections. Council Member Pucillo stated that he also felt that the Supervisor of
3 Elections should remain a Constitutional Office. Council Member Kleid stated that we
4 should listen to all arguments regarding this issue. No action was taken.
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6 VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
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8 Suzanne Jones, Spring Flowers Boutique, spoke in opposition of increasing the parking
9 placard and parking ticket fees, and problems with Worth Avenue employees parking in
10 customer spaces.
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12 Council Member Kleid requested that the issue of Zone Parking be brought before the
13 Ordinances, Rules, and Standards Committee for further consideration. In the interim,
14 Council requested that the Worth Avenue Association and the other business associations
15 create a task force to design a Parking Management Plan for their respective areas.
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17 Sherry Frankel, President of the Worth Avenue Association, spoke regarding the Worth
18 Avenue Association's efforts to curb the problem of Worth Avenue employees parking in
19 customer spaces, and in opposition to increasing the parking ticket fee.
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21 John Maus, Maus & Hoffman and member of the Worth Avenue Association, spoke
22 regarding the Worth Avenue Association's efforts to curb the problem of Worth Avenue
23 employees parking in customer spaces, and in opposition to increasing the parking ticket
24 fee.
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26 Laurel Baker, Executive Director of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, spoke
27 regarding options to address the parking problems.
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29 Gregg Beletsky, Manager of Ralph Lauren and member of the Worth Avenue
30 Association, spoke in opposition of increasing the parking ticket fee.
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32 John Archer, Royal Poinciana Way Association, spoke in opposition of increasing the
33 parking ticket fee.
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35 Patti Sans, Greater South County Road Association, spoke in opposition of increasing the
36 parking ticket fee.
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38 VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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40 The following changes were made to the agenda:
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42 PULLED FROM CONSENT: Item VIII.F.2, Resolution No. 70-11, was pulled from
43 the Consent Agenda to be heard with Item X.B.6, Resolution No. 67-11.
44
45 PULLED FROM CONSENT: Item VIII.F.9, Resolution No. 80-11, was pulled from
46 the Consent Agenda to be heard as Item XII.1 under Any Other Matters.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 ADDITION: A report from the Airport Noise Committee was added as Item XII.2.
2 under Any Other Matters.
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4 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
5 to approve the Agenda, as amended. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
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7 VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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9 Motion was made by Council Member Kleid and seconded by Council Member Diamond
10 to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. On roll call, the motion carried
11 unanimously.
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13 Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 70-11 was pulled to be heard with Resolution No. 67-11, and
14 Resolution No. 80-11 was pulled to be heard under Any Other Matters.
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16 A. MINUTES: JUNE 13, 2011
17 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL
18 MEETING-PROPOSED FY12 BUDGET
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20 B. MINUTES: JUNE 14, 2011
21 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
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23 C. MINUTES: JUNE 14, 2011
24 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL
25 MEETING-CLOSED-DOOR SESSION-PRESERVE PALM BEACH PAC
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27 D. MINUTES: JUNE 15, 2011
28 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
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30 E. APPROVAL OF MAJOR MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE
31 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AT ITS MEETING ON
32 JUNE 22, 2011.
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34 F. RESOLUTIONS
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36 1. RESOLUTION NO. 68-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
37 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Purchase
38 Order to Mock Roos & Associates, Inc., for D-15 (D-6 and D-7) Pump
39 Station Improvements Project Construction Phase Engineering Services in
40 an Hourly Not to Exceed Amount of $280,642, Establishing a Budget of
41 $308,000 for Said Services, and Authorizing the Town Manager to Take
42 Actions Necessary to Complete Said Services.
43 [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
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45 2. RESOLUTION NO. 70-11 — Was pulled from Consent to be heard with
46 Resolution No. 67-11.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 3. RESOLUTION NO. 72-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
2 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Purchase
3 Order to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the North Lake Way,
4 Tangier Avenue, Laurian Lane, and Pendleton Avenue/Pendleton Lane
5 Construction Inspection Services for $108,166.67, Establishing a Budget
6 of $120,000 for Said Services, and Authorizing the Town Manager to
7 Take Actions Necessary to Complete Said Services.
8 [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
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10 4. RESOLUTION NO. 73-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
11 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Contract
12 to Tetra Tech EC, Inc., For Permit Required Environmental Monitoring,
13 Including Coral Transplant Efficacy Monitoring, Mid-Town Project
14 Secondary Influence Assessment, and Monitoring Program Revision
15 Regulatory Agency Coordination, for the Amount of $60,202.37, and
16 Establishing a Budget of $70,000. [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public
17 Works]
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19 5. Disaster Debris Services.
20 [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
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22 a. RESOLUTION NO. 74-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
23 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding
24 a Contract to O'Brien's Response Management, Inc., and True
25 North Emergency Management LLC, for Disaster Debris
26 Monitoring and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the
27 Same on Behalf of the Town.
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29 b. RESOLUTION NO. 76-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
30 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding
31 a Contract to Rio-Bak Corporation, Scott Lewis' Gardening &
32 Trimming, Inc., and Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., for
33 Disaster Debris Services-First Pass, Cut, and Toss and Authorizing
34 the Town Manager to Execute the Same on Behalf of the Town.
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36 C. RESOLUTION NO. 84-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
37 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
38 Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into Contract Extensions
39 with Storm Reconstruction Services, Inc. (SRS) and TFR
40 Enterprises, Inc., for Debris Management, Removal, Reduction,
41 and Disposal. [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
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43 6. RESOLUTION NO. 75-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
44 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Contract
45 to the Signal Group, in the Amount of $1,467,280 and Establishing a
46 Construction Phase Budget of $1,615,000 for the Street Light
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 Improvement Project Construction Phase.
2 [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
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4 7. RESOLUTION NO. 77-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
5 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Revising Funding
6 Account Information for Awarding a Contract to D.S. Eakins Construction
7 Corporation, in the Amount of $885,683 and Establishing a Construction
8 Phase Budget of $974,251 for Installation of Utility Improvements and
9 Roadway Restoration on Pendleton Avenue and Pendleton Lane.
10 [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
11
12 8. RESOLUTION NO. 79-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
13 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Purchase
14 Order for Procurement and Delivery of One International Durastar Cab
15 and Chassis from Navistar in the Amount of $54,629 and Establishing an
16 Overall Budget of$57,716. [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
17
18 9. RESOLUTION NO. 80-11 — Was pulled from Consent to be heard under
19 Any Other Matters.
20
21 10. RESOLUTION NO. 83-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
22 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Contract
23 to Mock Roos & Associates, Inc., for Construction Inspection Services for
24 the A-39 to A-7 Force Main Replacement Project for a "Not to Exceed"
25 Amount of $101,265, Establishing a Budget of $111,400 for Said
26 Services, and Authorizing the Town Manager to Take Actions Necessary
27 to Complete Said Services. [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
28
29 11. RESOLUTION NO. 85-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
30 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Purchase
31 Order to Mock Roos and Associates, Inc., for the Street Lighting
32 Improvements Construction Inspection Services for $24,913, Establishing
33 a Budget of $27,500 for Said Services, and Authorizing the Town
34 Manager to Take Actions Necessary to Complete Said Services.
35 [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
36
37 G. OTHER
38
39 1. Approval of Payment Under Town's Supplemental Life Insurance
40 Program. [Danielle Olson, Director of Human Resources]
41
42 2. Consent for Distribution of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds. [Kirk
43 W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety]
44
45 3. Authorization to Fill Vacant Training/Community Relations Position.
46 [Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety]
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 4. Appointment of Selection Committee for Construction Manager at Risk
2 Contractor for Sanitary Sewer Pump Stations. [Kirk W. Blouin, Director
3 of Public Safety]
4
5 5. Appointments to the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals. [John
6 Page, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building]
7
8 IX. PUBLIC HEARING
9
10 A. RESOLUTION NO. 78-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of
11 Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Vacating and Abandoning Existing
12 Drainage and Utility Easements and Dedicating New Drainage Easements Within
13 Property Commonly Known as 445 Antigua Lane, Town of Palm Beach, Florida.
14 [Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety]
15
16 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Pucillo
17 to approve Resolution No. 78-11, subject to the condition that the property owner shall pay
18 all fees related to the implementation of the abandonment including, but not limited to,
19 recording fees. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
20
21 X. REGULAR AGENDA
22
23 A. Old Business
24
25 1. RESOLUTION NO. 69-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
26 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Contract
27 to Coston Marine Services, Inc., in the Amount of$24,324, Establishing a
28 Construction Phase Budget of $25,500 for the Ibis Island Bridge
29 Maintenance Dredging Project and Providing Funding in the Amount of
30 $16,000 from the Town's General Fund Contingency Account. [H. Paul
31 Brazil, Director of Public Works]
32
33 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
34 to approve Resolution No. 69-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
35
36 B. New Business
37
38 1. Consideration of Scheduling an Attorney/Client Session Regarding Town
39 of Palm Beach, Florida vs United States of America, Civil Action No. 09-
40 64 L, in the United States Court of Federal Claims, to Discuss this Matter
41 to Begin Immediately Following this Regular Town Council Meeting in
42 the Town Council Chambers, 360 South County Road, Palm Beach,
43 Florida. Attorney/Client Session Attendees: Mayor Gail L. Coniglio;
44 Town Council Members David A. Rosow, Robert N. Wildrick, William J.
45 Diamond, Richard M. Kleid, Michael J. Pucillo; Town Manager Peter B.
46 Elwell; Attorney Jerry Stouck (Via Telephone); Attorney John C.
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19
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 Randolph; and Court Reporter from Ley & Marsaa Court Reporters, Inc.
2 [John C. Randolph, Town Attorney]
3
4 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Pucillo
5 to approve scheduling of the Attorney/Client Session Regarding Town of Palm Beach,
6 Florida vs United States of America. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
7
8 2. Request for Formal Town Opposition to Proposed Extension of State Road
9 7. [Myron Uman, Water Catchment Area Advisory Committee]
10
11 Myron Uman and Jim Harvey of the Water Catchment Area Advisory Committee
12 provided a summary of the proposed project and their concerns.
13
14 Council President Rosow asked how the Town can find out what the water levels of
15 Grassy Flats are, and how they relate historically. The committee members stated that
16 they would put it on their website, and include a historical background.
17
18 Mayor Coniglio reported that she had been successful in bringing together the
19 Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water Management District,
20 and the Water Catchment Area Advisory Committee to schedule a meeting so that criteria
21 for best practices could be established amongst all the agencies, as opposed to the Town
22 waiting for someone else to hold our destiny.
23
24 Council President Pro Tern Wildrick requested that the Council consider requesting that
25 the Water Catchment Area Advisory Committee develop a plan for increasing the supply-
26 side of our water supply, and come back in 90 days with an outline of that plan, and what
27 we can do to help. Mr. Uman replied that the Committee is a volunteer organization, and
28 suggested that the Town send a letter to the City of West Palm Beach's Utility
29 Department. Council President Pro Tern Wildrick asked what the best way to get the ball
30 rolling was. Jim Harvey suggested that it might be better if the Town send the letter to
31 the Mayor of West Palm Beach instead.
32
33 Motion was made by Council Member Pucillo and seconded by Council President Pro Tem
34 Wildrick to approve declaration of the Town's support for the Water Catchment Area
35 Advisory Committee's efforts; to direct staff to work cooperatively with the Committee; to
36 authorize Mayor Coniglio to submit to the Mayor of West Palm Beach a letter of
37 opposition to the proposed extension of State Road 7, as currently designed-this letter is to
38 include the following verbiage: "The proposed extension of State Road 7 from Okeechobee
39 Boulevard to North Lake Boulevard poses an unacceptable threat to the water supply that
40 serves the Town of Palm Beach, and therefore we oppose such an extension." On roll call,
41 the motion carried unanimously.
42
43 Council President Rosow suggested that this issue go before the Water Committee next
44 month.
45
46 Council President Rosow requested that Mayor Coniglio invite Sal Faso, President of the
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20
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 North County Neighborhood Coalition, to her next County Budget Taskforce meeting.
2 Council President Rosow also invited Mr. Faso to the Town's next Water Committee
3 meeting.
4
5 Mr. Harvey stated that there is a long-range plan for increasing water storage capacity in
6 South Florida, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Its focus is building
7 reservoirs through various techniques.
8
9 Clerk's Note: Item X.B.7. was taken out of order and heard here.
10
11 3. Palm Beach County Environmental Projects. [Dan Bates, Director,
12 Environmental Enhancement and Restoration Division, Department of
13 Environmental Resources Management, Palm Beach County]
14
15 Dan Bates, Director, Environmental Enhancement and Restoration Division, Department
16 of Environmental Resources Management, Palm Beach County, provided a summary of
17 the proposed projects.
18
19 a. Proposed Sinking of Barge at Everglades Island Artificial Reef.
20
21 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council President Pro
22 Tem Wildrick to oppose the proposed sinking of a barge at Everglades Island Artificial
23 Reef. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
24
25 b. Proposed Installation of Mooring Buoys at Nearshore Reefs.
26
27 Motion was made by Council President Pro Tem Wildrick and seconded by Council
28 Member Diamond to oppose the proposed installation of mooring buoys along the
29 Breakers' Buoy Field. On roll call, the motion carried 4-1, with Council Member Pucillo
30 dissenting.
31
32 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council President Pro
33 Tem Wildrick to oppose the proposed installation of mooring buoys between north of
34 Reach 102 and south of Reach 106. On roll call, the motion carried 3-2, with Council
35 President Rosow and Council Member Pucillo dissenting.
36
37 After further discussion, Council President Rosow passed the gavel to Council President
38 Pro Tem Wildrick to make a motion. Motion was made by Council President Rosow and
39 seconded by Council Member Pucillo to instead support the installation of only six mooring
40 buoys between north of Reach 102 and south of Reach 106. On roll call, the motion carried
41 unanimously.
42
43 Council President Pro Tem Wildrick requested that the Director of Public Safety work
44 with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to monitor the installation of
45 private buoys, and to remove those that are installed without permits.
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21
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 Council President Rosow requested that staff work with the County to find a way to free
2 up the water flow in the dead areas.
3
4 Council President Rosow requested that staff look into getting the bridge debris from the
5 two bridges that will be torn down soon, so that we can use them for mitigation and as
6 free material for future renourishment programs.
7
8 Clerk's Note: The Council recessed for lunch at 12:29 p.m. The Council reconvened at 1:38
9 p.m., at which time all of the elected officials were found to be present.
10
11 4. Request by Royal Poinciana Way Association for the Town to Display the
12 Holiday Tree in its Original Location in the Median of Royal Poinciana
13 Way. [John Pierce Archer, President, Royal Poinciana Way]
14
15 John Pierce Archer, President, Royal Poinciana Way Association, provided a summary of
16 the Association's request.
17
18 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
19 to deny the request to relocate the holiday tree, and to maintain its location in Bradley
20 Park. On roll call, the motion carried 4-1, with Council President Rosow dissenting.
21
22 In reference to previous litigation regarding religious displays, Council President Rosow
23 requested that Town Attorney Randolph review whether any of the stipulations between
24 the parties can be revised.
25
26 5. Request to Temporarily Close Eastbound Royal Poinciana Way for Water
27 Main Installation. [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
28
29 Motion was made by Council Member Kleid and seconded by Council Member Diamond
30 to approve the request to temporarily close eastbound Royal Poinciana Way. After further
31 discussion, the motion was amended by Council Member Kleid and seconded by Council
32 President Pro Tem Wildrick to require that the closure may only be done on a Sunday,
33 Monday, or Tuesday. On roll call, the amended motion carried 4-1, with Council Member
34 Pucillo dissenting.
35
36 6. RESOLUTION NO. 67-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
37 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a
38 Construction Manager At-Risk Contract with Burkhardt Construction,
39 Inc., for A-39 to A-7 Force Main Replacement Project (Task 1) for a Not
40 to Exceed Amount of$11,456,907.30. [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public
41 Works]
42
43 After considerable discussion, the item was deferred to the August 9, 2011 Town Council
44 meeting, with the caveats that this be the first item under Old Business, and that staff bring
45 back the following items for Council consideration: a proposal for completion of the
46 project over one summer, a proposal for completion of the project over two summers, and
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22
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 updated value engineered estimates of total project costs.
2
3 Council Member Diamond requested that staff put a line-by-line cost estimate of the
4 project on the website.
5
6 Council President Rosow requested that staff look into increasing the warranties from one
7 year to two years.
8
9 Council President Pro Tern Wildrick requested that staff provide further information on
10 the decision to no longer utilize Lake Worth's system.
11
12 Council consensus was that the Town not use Burkhardt for the provision of additional
13 management and audit services; they instead wanted to see an independent third party
14 oversee the work.
15
16 RESOLUTION NO. 70-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the
17 Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending the Pre-
18 Construction Services Agreement with Burkhardt Construction, Inc., by
19 Increasing the Amount by $28,820 and Establishing a Pre-Construction
20 Phase Budget of $38,870 for Construction Manager at Risk Services for
21 the A-39 to A-42 Force Main Replacement Project(Task 2).
22 [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works] — Was pulled from Consent to
23 be heard with above resolution.
24
25 Based upon the previous discussion, this item was deferred, along with Resolution No. 67,
26 to the August 9, 2011 Town Council meeting.
27
28 7. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ended
29 September 30, 2010. [Edward Holt and N. Ronald Bennett of Nowlen,
30 Holt, and Miner, P.A.]
31
32 Edward Holt and Ronald Bennett,representing Nowlen, Holt, and Miner, P.A.,provided
33 a summary of the report.
34
35 Motion was made by Council Member Kleid and seconded by Council Member Diamond
36 to amend the reference of "City" Council on the bottom of page 143 to "Town" Council,
37 and to accept the report, as amended. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
38
39 Council President Pro Tern Wildrick requested that the auditors determine if there are any
40 specific areas which the internal auditors should focus on.
41
42 Clerk's Note: The above item was taken out of order and heard directly following Item X.B.2.
43
44 8. FYI Budget Update. [Jane Struder, Director of Finance]
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23
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 a. RESOLUTION NO. 59-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
2 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending
3 the Emergency Medical Fee Schedule, Providing an Effective
4 Date.
5
6 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
7 to approve Resolution No. 59-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
8
9 b. RESOLUTION NO. 63-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
10 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Increasing
11 Fines for Parking, Providing an Effective Date.
12
13 Motion was made by Council Member Pucillo and seconded by Council Member Diamond
14 to defer Resolution No. 63-11 to the August 9, 2011 Town Council meeting to allow the
15 business associations time to not only review the rates, but to also come up with a creative
16 solution to the parking issues within the business areas. On roll call, the motion carried 4-
17 1, with Council President Rosow dissenting.
18
19 C. RESOLUTION NO. 65-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
20 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Increasing
21 the Parking Permit Fee, Annual Parking Permit Fee, and
22 Visitor/Service Permit Fee Providing an Effective.
23
24 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
25 to approve Resolution No. 65-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
26
27 d. RESOLUTION NO. 66-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
28 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Increasing
29 the Parking Placard Fee, Providing an Effective Date.
30
31 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
32 to approve Resolution No. 66-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
33
34 e. RESOLUTION NO. 88-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
35 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending
36 Recreation Department Fees for Fiscal Year 2012 and Granting
37 Authority to the Director of Recreation to Modify Daily Play Fees
38 for the Par 3 Golf Course, When Necessary, to Maximize Revenue
39 During Underused Times.
40
41 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Pucillo
42 to approve Resolution No. 88-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
43
44 f. RESOLUTION NO. 81-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
45 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving
46 a Proposed Operating Millage Rate of 3.2512 for the Tentative
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24
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 Fiscal Year 2012 Budget; Approving the Computed Rolled-back
2 Millage Rate of 3.2606 to Be Provided to the Property Appraiser in
3 Accordance with F.S. 200.065; Establishing the Date, Time, and
4 Place for the First and Final Budget Hearings to Consider the
5 Proposed Millage Rates and Tentative Fiscal Year 2012 Budget
6 and Directing the Town Manager to Transmit this Information to
7 the Property Appraiser of Palm Beach County in Accordance with
8 the Requirements of F.S. 200.065.
9
10 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
11 to approve Resolution No. 81-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
12
13 g. RESOLUTION NO. 50-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
14 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Relating to
15 the Worth Avenue Improvement Project; Establishing the
16 Estimated Assessed Cost Again the Properties that will be
17 Benefitted Thereby; Directing the Town Manager to Prepare an
18 Updated Assessment Roll; Establishing a Public Hearing to
19 Consider Reimposition of the Improvement and Maintenance
20 Assessments and Their Collection; Directing the Provision of
21 Notice; and Providing for an Effective Date. [Thomas G.
22 Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
23
24 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
25 to approve Resolution No. 50-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
26
27 h. RESOLUTION NO. 71-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of
28 the Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
29 Establishing the Non-ad Valorem Assessment Rates for
30 Commercial Solid Waste Collection; Providing an Effective Date.
31 [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works]
32
33 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
34 to approve Resolution No. 71-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
35
36 9. Discussion Regarding Australian Pines on Wells Road. [David A. Rosow,
37 Town Council President]
38
39 Council consensus was to direct staff to move forward with seeking legislative relief for the
40 preservation, and replacement when necessary, of the Australian Pines on Wells Road.
41
42 10. Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Nos. 1-11, 2-11, 3-11, and 4-11 Prior
43 to 5:00 p.m. at the July 13, 2011, Town Council Meeting. [John Page,
44 Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building]
45
46 Motion was made by Council Member Pucillo and seconded by Council Member Kleid to
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25
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 approve consideration of the above referenced zoning ordinances prior to 5:00 p.m. at the
2 July 13, 2011 Town Council meeting. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
3
4 XI. ORDINANCES
5
6 A. Second Reading—None
7
8 B. First Reading—None
9
10 XII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
11
12 1. RESOLUTION NO. 80-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of
13 Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving the Annual Funding
14 Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Beach
15 Erosion Control Program. [H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works] — Was
16 pulled from Consent.
17
18 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
19 to approve Resolution No. 80-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
20
21 2. Report of the Airport Noise Committee. [Council Member Kleid]
22
23 Council Member Kleid reported that there have been discussions on sunsetting the
24 Airport Noise Committee. He stated that he felt the Committee was still needed, and that
25 he was seeking the support of the Council in opposing the sunsetting of this Committee.
26
27 Motion was made by Council Member Kleid and seconded by Council Member Diamond
28 to oppose the sunsetting of the Airport Noise Committee. On consensus, the motion carried
29 unanimously.
30
31 XIII. ADJOURNMENT
32
33 There being no further business, the Regular Town Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 12,
34 2011 was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
35
36 APPROVED:
37
38
39
40 David A. Rosow
41 ATTEST: Town Council President
42
43
44
45 Susan A. Owens, MMC
46 Town Clerk
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26
TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Consent Agenda
Agenda Title
MINUTES: JULY12, 2011
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting-Closed Door Session [Susan
A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk]
Presenter
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk
Supporting Documents
Minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting-Closed Door Session of July 12, 2011
27
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12, 2011
1 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2
3 The Special Town Council meeting was called to order at 4:16 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12,
4 2011, in the Town Council Chambers. On roll call, Mayor Coniglio was absent, and all
5 of the remaining elected officials were found to be present.
6
7 II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8
9 Motion was made by Council President Pro Tem Wildrick and seconded by Council
10 Member Kleid to approve the Agenda as printed. On roll call, the motion carried
11 unanimously.
12
13 III. TOWN OF PALM BEACH VS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CIVIC
14 ACTION NO. 09-64 L, IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL
15 CLAIMS
16
17 F.S. 286.011(8) Allows the Mayor, Town Council, and the Town Manager to Meet in a
18 Closed-Door Attorney/Client Session for the Purpose of Discussing Strategy Related to
19 Litigation.
20
21 Town Council President Rosow announced the following:
22
23 a.) The Attorney/Client Closed-Door Session
24 b.) The estimated time is thirty minutes
25 c.) The names of the persons attending:
26 David A. Rosow, Town Council President
27 Robert N. Wildrick, Town Council President Pro Tern
28 William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
29 Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
30 Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
31 Jerry Stouck, Attorney (Via Telephone)
32 John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
33 Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
34 Ley and Marsaa, Court Reporters
28
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING(TPB v. USA)
HELD ON TUESDAY,JULY 12,2011
1 At 4:18 p.m., the persons attending the meeting (listed above) relocated from the Town
2 Hall Council Chambers to the immediately adjacent conference room.
3
4 IV. RECONVENE SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING IN THE TOWN HALL
5 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6
7 A.) Call to Order
8
9 The Special Town Council meeting was reconvened at 4:46 p.m., in the Town Council
10 Chambers.
11
12 B.) Town Council President to Announce the Termination of the Attorney/Client
13 Session.
14
15 Council President Rosow announced the termination of the Attorney/Client Session. He
16 stated that the Town Council listened to a report from its Attorney, John Randolph,
17 regarding its litigation against the United States of America, and provided him with
18 instructions on how to proceed in regards to this litigation.
19
20 V. ANY OTHER MATTERS—None
21
22 VI. ADJOURNMENT
23
24 There being no further business, the Special Town Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 12,
25 2011 was adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
26
27 APPROVED:
28
29
30
31
32 David A. Rosow
33 Town Council President
34
35 ATTEST:
36
37
38
39
40 Susan A. Owens, MMC
41 Town Clerk
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29
TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Consent Agenda
Agenda Title
MINUTES: JULY 13, 2011
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting
[Susan A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk]
Presenter
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk
Supporting Documents
Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of July 13, 2011
30
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON
WEDNESDAY,JULY 13, 2011
1 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2
3 The Regular Town Council meeting was called to order on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at
4 9:30 a.m., in the Town Council Chambers. On roll call, all of the elected officials were
5 found to be present.
6
7
8 II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9
10 Town Clerk Owens gave the invocation. Council President Rosow led the Pledge of
11 Allegiance.
12
13 III. COMMENTS OF MAYOR GAIL L. CONIGLIO
14
15 None
16
17 IV. COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
18
19 None
20
21 V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
22
23 None
24
25 VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
26
27 The following changes were made to the Agenda:
28
29 DEFERRED: Item VIII.C.l.a., Special Exception#14-2011 with Variances
30
31 DEFERRED: Item VIII.C.2.b., Variance#11-2011
32
33
31
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
2 to approve the Agenda, as amended. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
3
4 VII. ORDINANCES
5
6 A. Second Reading
7
8 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of the
9 Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Text
10 Of The Future Land Use Element Of The Town Of Palm Beach
11 Comprehensive Plan As Last Amended On August 11, 2010,With The
12 Adoption Of Ordinance No. 3-10, By Amending The Data & Analysis
13 The Future Land Use Element And Amending Policy 2.3.1 As It
14 Addresses Square Footage Thresholds For Town-Serving Businesses;
15 Providing For Severability; Repealing All Ordinances Or Part Of
16 Ordinances In Conflict Hereof; Providing For Codification; And Providing
17 an Effective Date. [John Page, Director of Planning, Zoning, and
18 Buildin
19
20 Town Attorney Randolph read Ordinance No. 1-11 by title, as printed above.
21
22 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
23 to adopt Ordinance No. 1-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
24
25 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The
26 Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County Florida, Amending Chapter
27 134, Zoning, At Section 134-2 By Amending The Definition Of Town-
28 Serving By Increasing The Square Foot Threshold In Certain Commercial
29 Zoning Districts; Section 134-229 By Exempting Hotel, Motel and
30 Timeshare Uses And The C-OPI Zoning District From The Town-Serving
31 Requirements; Sections 134-1107, 134-1109, 134-1157, 134-1259, 134-
32 1302 And 134-1304 By Increasing The Town-Serving Square Foot
33 Threshold And Changing The Term Occupational License To Business
34 Tax Receipt In The C-TS, C-WA And C-B Zoning Districts; Section 134-
35 1259 By Changing The Term Occupational License To Business Tax
36 Receipt In The C-PC Zoning District; Providing For Severability--
37 Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For
38 Codification; Providing For An Effective Date. [John Page, Director of
39 Planning, Zoning, and Building
40
41 Town Attorney Randolph read Ordinance No. 2-11 by title, as printed above.
42
43 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
44 to adopt Ordinance No. 2-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
45
46
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The
2 Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Text
3 Of The Future Land Use Element Of The Town Of Palm Beach
4 Comprehensive Plan As Last Amended On August 11, 2010 With The
5 Adoption Of Ordinance No. 3-10, By Amending The Data & Analysis
6 The Future Land Use Element And Amending Policy 7.3 As It Addresses
7 Rebuildinz Structures Located Seaward Of The Coastal Construction
8 Control Line (CCCL), And Permittinz Nonconforminz Building And
9 Structures To Be Rebuilt Provided Certain Conditions Are Met; Providinz
10 For Severability; Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In
11 Conflict Hereof; Providinz For Codification; And Providinz For An
12 Effective Date. [John Pale, Director of Planninz, Zoninz, and Building_1
13
14 Town Attorney Randolph read Ordinance No. 3-11 by title, as printed above.
15
16 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
17 to adopt Ordinance No. 3-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
18
19
20 4. ORDINANCE NO. 4-11 An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town
21 of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending Chapter 134,
22 Zoning, At Sections 134-419 and 134-420 By Amending the Provisions
23 To Clarify the Regulations for Raising A Nonconforming Building To
24 Meet the Minimum Flood Elevation Requirements and Allow A
25 Nonconforming Building or Structure To Be Rebuilt Within A Defined
26 Time Limit If Unintentionally Damaged Or Destroyed y Act of
27 Terrorism Or War, Or By Fire Or Act Of God Or Nature; Providing For
28 Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing
29 For Codification; Providing For An Effective Date. [John Pale, Director
30 of Plannin¢, Zonin¢, and Building]
31
32 Town Attorney Randolph read Ordinance No. 4-11 by title, as printed above.
33
34 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
35 to adopt Ordinance No. 4-11. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
36
37 B. First Reading - None
38
39 VIII. DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS
40
41 Town Clerk Owens administered the oath to all those who would be providing testimony.
42
43 A. Appeals - None
44
45 B. Time Extensions &Waivers - None
46
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 C. Variances, Special Exceptions, and Site Plan Reviews
2
3 1. Old Business
4
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23 the August 10, 2011 Town Council meeting.
24
25 2. New Business
26
27 a. SITE PLAN REVIEW #7-2011 WITH VARIANCES The
28 application of 1200 South Ocean Boulevard, LLC; relative to
29 property commonly known as 947 No. Ocean Blvd.; described as
30 lengthy legal description on file; located in the R-A Zoning
31 District. The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story
32 residence containing 17,370 square feet on two lots on the Atlantic
33 Ocean. The project will also include a basement(non-habitable) of
34 7,171 square feet and a below grade tennis loggia of 888 square
35 feet. There will be a generator with a capacity of over 100kw in
36 the basement. The applicant is requesting a point of measurement
37 variance, a building height variance, and a front yard setback
38 variance. The applicant is requesting a point of measurement of 22
39 feet NGVD in lieu of the maximum 17.4 feet NGVD allowed; a
40 building height of 24.10' in lieu of the 22.75 feet allowed; a front
41 setback of 119.83 feet at the closest point to the front lot line in
42 lieu of the 152.67 feet minimum allowed. [Attorney: Jacqueline S.
43 Miller, Esq.] [ARCOM Recommendation: Implementation of the
44 variances, as modified, will not cause negative architectural
45 impacts to the subject property. Carried 6-1, Mr. Karakul
46 opposed.]
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 The following ex-parte communications were declared: Council Member Pucillo spoke
2 with Attorney Miller, who advocated the position of her client. Council Members Kleid
3 and Diamond, Council President Rosow, Mayor Coniglio, and Council President Pro
4 Tern Wildrick each spoke with Attorney Miller and her partner, Patricia Lebow, who
5 advocated the position of their client.
6
7 Attorney Miller, representing the owners of 1200 South Ocean Boulevard, LLC, for the
8 property at 947 South Ocean Boulevard, provided an overview of the applicant's request.
9
10 Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building Page provided staff's comments, noting that
11 staff recommended the Architectural Commission's (ARCOM's) eight conditions, which
12 were agreed upon by the owner and the neighbors.
13
14 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
15 that Site Plan Review #7-2011 with Variances be approved based upon the finding that the
16 approval of the site plan will not adversely affect the public interest and that the Council
17 certifies that the specific zoning requirements governing the individual use have been met
18 and that satisfactory provision and arrangement has been made concerning Section 134-
19 329, items 1 through 11; that the variances be granted and find, in support thereof, that all
20 of the criteria applicable to this application as set forth in Section 134-201(a), items 1
21 through 7 have been met; subject to the eight conditions listed in correspondence dated
22 July 6, 2011 from Jacqueline Miller, and that all construction vehicles park on the property
23 itself, not the street. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
24
25 b. VARIANCE #11 2011 The a991;..4io of David and S ,-.,
26
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30 - Pistfjet. The qpplie>eq sts yarjaneea--to
31 suet a-two 0— o . ,-Ah a 2-5 foot west Side .�af:d set>,aek
32 iii lie, Of the 12.5 feetfegifed; afid, afif-xle Of V O f�
33 de�xf:eti°--5-in lieti of the 100 deefees allowed. =�Maufa A.
34 Zitk6=Deferred to the August 10, 2011 Town Council meeting.
35
36 C. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #16-2011 The application of Escada
37 US Subco, LLC; relative to property commonly known as 222
38 Worth Avenue; described as Lots 17 and 18 Revised Map of Rom
39 Park Addition Plat Book 4, Pale 1; located in the C-WA Zoning
40 District. The applicant requests a Special Exception by a new
41 tenant of 222 Worth Avenue to continue to operate a clothing
42 store, the same business as the previous tenant. The store has
43 3,763 square feet on the first floor for retail use and 3,345 square
44 feet on the second floor for retail, office and shipping uses. The
45 total square footage is 7,108 square feet which is 5,108 square feet
46 in excess of the 2,000 square feet allowed as a matter of right
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1 without Special Exception, in the C-WA district. [Attorney
2 Raymond W. Rom
3
4 The following ex-pane communications were declared: Council Member Diamond
5 spoke with Attorney Royce, who advocated the position of his client.
6
7 Attorney Royce, on behalf of the applicant, Escada US Subco, LLC, provided an
8 overview of the applicant's request.
9
10 Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building Page provided staff's comments.
11
12 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Pucillo
13 that Special Exception #16-2011 shall be granted based upon the finding that such grant
14 will not adversely affect the public interest and that the applicable criteria set forth in
15 Section 134-229 of the Town Code have been met. On roll call, the motion carried
16 unanimously.
17
18 d. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #18-2011 WITH VARIANCE The
19 application of Worth Avenue Yachts, LLC; relative to property
20 commonly known as 150 Worth Avenue; described as lengthy
21 legal description on file; located in the C-WA Zoning District. The
22 applicant requests Special Exception approval for a commercial
23 office operation (boat sales and charter office business) containing
24 3,425 sq.ft. of gross leasable area which is over the 2,000 sq.ft.
25 limitation, which requires Town-serving approval. A Variance is
26 also requested for approval to allow this office use to be located on
27 the first floor which is not permitted by code in this zoning
28 district. [Attorney: James R. Brindell]
29
30 The following ex-parte communications were declared: Council Members Pucillo, Kleid,
31 and Diamond, Council President Pro Tern Wildrick, and Council President Rosow each
32 spoke with Attorney Brindell, who advocated the position of his client.
33
34 Attorney Brindell, on behalf of Worth Avenue Yachts, LLC, provided an overview of the
35 applicant's request.
36
37 Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building Page provided staff's comments.
38
39 Council Member Kleid requested that the applicant be required to dress up the windows
40 so that the business does not look like an office from the outside.
41
42 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by President Pro Tem
43 Wildrick that Special Exception #18-2011 with Variance shall be granted based upon the
44 finding that such grant will not adversely affect the public interest and that the applicable
45 criteria set forth in Section 134-229 of the Town Code have been met; that the variance be
46 granted and find, in support thereof, that all of the criteria applicable to this application as
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1 set forth in Section 134-201(a), items 1 through 7 have been met; subject to the condition
2 that the windows be dressed so that the business does not look like an office from the
3 outside. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
4
5 e. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #19-2011 WITH SITE PLAN
6 REVIEW AND VARIANCE The application of The Society of
7 the Four Arts, Inc.; relative to property commonly known as 239
8 Cocoanut Road and adjacent Parking Lot, 439 Royal Palm Way,
9 Four Arts Plaza, 1 Four Arts Plaza, 2 Four Arts Plaza; described as
10 lengthy legal description on file; located in the R-B Zoning
11 District. A request for approval of a Special Exception for non-
12 profit cultural use (Section 134-890 (8) and Section 134-229). The
13 applicant, The Society of the Four Arts, Inc. ("Four Arts"), has
14 purchased the landmarked old Palm Beach Public School property
15 located at the southwest corner of Cocoanut Row and Seaview
16 Avenue. The applicant's request is that the Town Council grant a
17 Special Exception to allow the old school site to be used for a non-
18 profit cultural use and to modify the Four Arts' existing Special
19 Exception to include the newly acquired property into the Four
20 Arts campus, specifically proposed connection to the existing
21 Four Arts sculpture garden and the integration of the parkiniz lot
22 located west of the old school site into the site plan. The proposed
23 changes to the old school property include: (i) the demolition of a
24 noncontributing building on the south side of the property; (ii)
25 conversion of the old gymnatorium into a new 256 seat theater;
26 (iii) the construction of a new courtyard and reception area on the
27 north side of the building; (iv) the addition of a demonstration
28 kitchen and adult art, lecture, and other cultural activities within
29 the existing classrooms of the old school; and (v) the addition of a
30 visiting artists residence in the building to accommodate visiting
31 artists. Proposed improvements to the site include a new driveway
32 and drop-off along the south side of the old school building so that
33 vehicles can enter the site directly from Cocoanut Row. This
34 driveway will have a new courtyard connected to the existing Four
35 Arts sculpture garden to the south. The existing parking area on the
36 west side of the site will be improved with new landscaped areas,
37 new paving and new drainage. The existing emergency generator
38 enclosure will be enlarged for a new AC chiller and a new 80 KW
39 emergencygenerator. A request for approval of a Site Plan for the
40 proposed Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building (Section 134-
41 329). The existing land marked Palm Beach Public School at the
42 southwest corner of Cocoanut Row and Seaview Avenue is
43 proposed to be converted into non-profit cultural center as part of
44 The Society of the Four Arts. The existing two story building will
45 remain except for the demolition of the stand alone 1950's addition
46 on the south side, which is not historic and not in keeping with the
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1 original 1920's architectural style. Improvements to the site
2 include the construction of a new courtyard and reception area on
3 the north side of the building and a new driveway and drop off
4 along the south side of the building so that vehicles can enter the
5 site directly from Cocoanut Row; Seaview Avenue is one-way
6 eastbound. This driveway will have a new courtyard connected to
7 the existing Four Arts sculpture garden to the south. The existing
8 parking area on the west side of the site will be improved with new
9 landscaped areas, new paving and new drainage. The existing
10 emergency generator enclosure will be enlarged for a new AC
11 chiller and a new 80 KW emergency generator. The building will
12 be entirely restored based upon the original 1920's style
13 architecture. New windows, doors, painting and other
14 improvements will be part of the exterior work. The interior will
15 include new elevators, new air conditioning system, new
16 restrooms, and new finishes throuzhout. The existing_gymnatorium
17 will be completely remodeled into a theater with 256 seats and
18 multipurpose room. The existing classroom and administrative area
19 will be remodeled into adult art, lecture, demonstration kitchen and
20 other cultural activity type of uses. There will be new
21 administrative offices and a visitimz artist residence. A request
22 for variance for applicant's proposed reduction in parking spaces
23 on the existimz Four Arts parkimz lot located to the west of the old
24 Palm Beach Public School building (Section 134-2175 (b) and
25 Section 134-201). Applicant proposes to reduce the number of
26 parking spaces from 45 to 35 in order to: (i) improve internal
27 circulation within the parking lot with the addition of a new lane
28 on the west side of the parking lot; (ii) accommodate a new
29 driveway and drop off along the south side of the buildimz so that
30 vehicles can enter the site directly from Cocoanut Row; (iii)
31 accommodate a new AC chiller unit and a new 80 KW emergency
32 generator to service the old Palm Beach Public School building;
33 and (iv) accommodate additional landscaping in the redesigned
34 parking lot. [Attorney: Harveyy. e
35
36 The following ex-pane communications were declared: Council Members Pucillo,
37 Diamond, and Kleid spoke with Attorney Oyer and Robert Moore, who advocated the
38 position of their client. Council Member Diamond further disclosed that he is a member
39 of the Society of the Four Arts. Council President Rosow and Mayor Coniglio spoke
40 with Attorney Oyer, Bob Moore, and Ervin Duggan, as well as received correspondence,
41 advocating the position of their client.
42
43 Town Clerk Owens administered the oath to additional individuals who would be
44 providing testimony.
45
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 Attorney Oyer, on behalf of the Society of the Four Arts, provided an overview of the
2 applicant's request.
3
4 Architect Keith Spina, of Glidden, Spina & Partners, provided an overview of the site
5 plan.
6
7 Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building Page provided staff's comments.
8
9 Mr. Page indicated that a traffic circulation control plan could be incorporated into the
10 Declaration of Use Agreement, and that physical bodies would be required to direct
11 traffic for the larger events.
12
13 Council President Rosow noted that valet parking was used twice a year and that should
14 be included in the Declaration of Use Agreement.
15
16 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council
17 Member Kleid that Special Exception #19-2011 with Site Plan Review
18 and Variance shall be granted based upon the finding that such grant will
19 not adversely affect the public interest and that the applicable criteria set
20 forth in Section 134-229 of the Town Code have been met, subject to the
21 following conditions: execution of declaration of use agreement,
22 including a restriction prohibiting simultaneous events in the auditorium
23 and the gymnatorium nor events that conflict with the public school
24 drop-off and pick-up times; execution of unity of title agreement;
25 qualified traffic control authority personnel will be required if more than
26 250 people are expected for events on the entire campus; reversal of the
27 traffic flow at the new access drive, unless the town's traffic consultant is
28 opposed; applicant will provide best efforts to bury the utility lines;
29 landscape to be installed along the north property line, adjacent to new
30 patio area; no valet, except for the current use twice a year; and, all
31 construction vehicles park on the property itself, not the street. On roll
32 call, the motion carried unanimously.
33
34 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council Member Kleid
35 that the Site Plan be approved based on the finding that the approval of the site plan will
36 not adversely affect the public interest and that the Council certifies that the specific zoning
37 requirements governing the individual use have been met and that satisfactory provision
38 and arrangement has been made concerning Section 134-329, items 1 through 11. On roll
39 call, the motion carried unanimously.
40
41 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by Council
42 Member Kleid that that the Variance be granted and find, in support
43 thereof, that all of the criteria applicable to this application as set forth in
44 Section 134-201(a), items 1 through 7 have been met. On roll call, the
45 motion carried unanimously.
46
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 Clerk's Note: Mayor Coniglio left the meeting at 11:37 a.m.
2
3
4 f. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #17-2011 The application of Ritcon
5 Investments South, LLC; relative to property commonly known as
6 150 Worth Avenue; described as lengthy legal description on file;
7 located in the C-WA Zoning District. The applicant requests a
8 Special Exception to replace the existing Trevini restaurant in
9 Suite 234 on the second level of 150 Worth Avenue with a new
10 restaurant called Cha-Cha's which will occupy the same square
11 footage (5,243) and will have the same number of seats as was
12 previously pproved for Trevini (151, with 14 on the exterior of
13 the common area). The restaurant will provide background dinner
14 music, or entertainment, and may have dancing to live or recorded
15 music, but will not have floorshows. Special Exception request to
16 allow 14 of the 151 maximum seats to be allowed outside the
17 restaurant. [Attorney: James R. Brindell
18
19 The following ex-pane communications were declared: Council Members Pucillo,
20 Diamond, and Kleid, and Council President Rosow, each spoke with Attorney Brindell,
21 who advocated the position of his client.
22
23 Attorney Brindell, on behalf of the owner of Cha-Chas's, provided an
24 overview of the applicant's request.
25
26 Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building Page provided staff's
27 comments.
28
29 Attorney Neil Schiller, of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., commented on
30 behalf of the residents of Winthrop House, who are in support of the
31 application.
32
33 Motion was made by Council Member Diamond and seconded by
34 President Pro Tem Wildrick that Special Exception #17-2011 shall be
35 granted based upon the finding that such grant will not adversely affect
36 the public interest and that the applicable criteria set forth in Section
37 134-229 of the Town Code have been met, subject to the following
38 conditions: there shall be a limit of 151 seats, of which 14 may be outside
39 seating; indoor and outdoor service shall cease at 11:00 p.m.; all garbage
40 and glass shall be stored inside the restaurant from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00
41 a.m.; the bar shall cease operations at 1:00 a.m.; the restaurant shall only
42 be allowed to operate as a night club and stay open until 3:00 a.m. on
43 New Year's Eve-if any complaints are filed by neighboring property
44 owners regarding this event, then the applicant will be required to come
45 back before the council to address any problematic issues; and, the
46 applicant shall come back before the council in one year to verify their
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 compliance with these conditions and that there are no objections from
2 neighboring property owners. On roll call, the motion carried
3 unanimously.
4
5 D. Other - None
6
7 IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS - None
8
9 X. ADJOURNMENT
10
11 There being no further business, the July 13, 2011, Town Council meeting was adjourned
12 at 11:45 a.m.
13
14 APPROVED:
15
16
17
18
19 David A. Rosow
20 Town Council President
21
22 ATTEST:
23
24
25
26
27 Susan A. Owens, MMC
28 Town Clerk
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41
TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Consent Agenda
Agenda Title
Approval of Major Matters Considered by the Architectural Commission at its Meeting of
July 27, 2011.
Presenter
John Page, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building
Supporting Documents
Memorandum dated July 30, 2011 from John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning and
Building
Minutes of the Architectural Commission meeting of July 27, 2011
42
TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning & Building
Re: Approval of the Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2011
Date: July 30, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve the major items that were approved by
ARCOM at the regularly scheduled meeting of July 27, 2011.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Architectural Commission recommends that the Town Council approve the major items
which were considered at the regularly scheduled meeting of July 27, 2011.
GENERAL INFORMATION
These minutes are submitted to the Town Council for approval pursuant to Chapter 18-177 of the
Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances.
Attachment
JSP:cmd
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2ND FLOOR, TOWN HALL
360 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD, PALM BEACH
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
Please be advised that in keeping with a recently reaffirmed directive from the Town Council, the minutes of all
Town Boards and Commissions will be"abbreviated" in style. Persons interested in listening to the meeting,
after the fact, may access the audio of that item via the Town's website at www.townofpalmbeach.com or may
obtain an audio recording of the meeting by contacting Cindy Delp, Secretary to the Architectural Commission
at (561) 227-6408. As a point of reference,you will find the recording times listed on these minutes at the
beginning of each item.
1. CALL TO ORDER(8:59:05 a.m.)
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
11. ROLL CALL (8:59:27 a.m.)
Jeffery W. Smith, Chairman PRESENT
Robert J. Vila, Vice Chairman PRESENT
Kenn Karakul, Member PRESENT
Nikita Zukov, Member PRESENT
Ann L. Vanneck, Member PRESENT
Henry Homes III, Member PRESENT
Alex Hufty Griswold, Member PRESENT
Martin D. Gruss, Alternate Member PRESENT
Peter L C. Knowles 11, Alternate Member PRESENT
Alexander C. Ives, Alternate Member PRESENT
Staff members present were John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning & Building, John Lindgren,
Planning Administrator, and Cynthia Delp, Secretary to the Architectural Commission.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (8:59:33 a.m.)
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 22 2011 MEETING (8:59:49 a.m.)
MOTION BY MRS. VANNECK FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KARAKUL.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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V. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA : (9:00:10 a.m.)
Staff requested that item B-040-2011 be moved to the end of Major Projects-New Business.
MOTION BY MR. KARAKUL FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS REVISED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. VILA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VI. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH TO PERSONS WHO WISH TO TESTIFY (9:00:44 a.m.)
VII. OTHER BUSINESS: (9:01:03 a.m.)
VIII. PROJECT REVIEW (9:01:09 a.m.)
A. MAJOR PROJECTS - OLD BUSINESS
B - 028 - 2011 Parking lot lighting
Address: 2840 S. Ocean Boulevard
Applicant: Royal Saxon
Contractor: Sullivan Electric & Pump Inc.
Project Description: Parking lot lighting changing from fluorescent light bulbs to metal halide
and changing from 150 watts to 250 watts. The increase of lighting will help in security reasons.
Please note that at the May meeting, after hearing this project, it was deferred to the June
meeting. At the June meeting, after further presentation, the project was deferred to the July
meeting.
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: No disclosures
PRESENTATION BY: Gary SuIllivan of Sullivan Electric & Pump Inc.
OTHERS WHO TESTIFIED: Marianne Beyl, unit owner at Royal Saxon
Mr. Sullivan presented a revised presentation showing a different light fixture, a 175 watt metal
halide fixture which is "dark sky compliant". Though there were some negative comments
regarding the appearance of the proposed fixture, it was generally felt that this fixture more
closely resembles the type of fixture that the residents prefer, and is a fixture that meets the
requirements of our ordinance.
MOTION BY MRS. VANNECK FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED, WITH THE
CONDITION THAT THE FIXTURE IS A 175 WATT FIXTURE.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ZUKOV.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B - 034 - 2011 Demolition and New residence
*ARCOM TO MAKE RECOMMENDATION RELATIVE TO VARIANCE(S)*
Address: 760 North Ocean Boulevard
Applicant: Palm Beach Country Club
Architect: Youchak& Youchak, Inc.
Project Description: Demolition of an existing two-story 1,500 sq. ft. house (a/k/a 851 North
Lake Way) and replace with a new 5,581 sq. ft. two-story house with pool and landscaping. New
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house roof. Cedar Shingle; Building Color: Sage; Trim Color: White/Sage. Demolition to
commence after approval and issuance of permit
Variance information: Applicant requests a front yard setback/building height plan setback
variance and an angle of vision variance.
Please note that at the May meeting, after hearing the project, there was a motion for approval to
demolish the house with the caveat for sodding, and providing that all the required photographs
are provided for the archives. There was a second motion for deferral to the June meeting
advising the applicant to return with the landscape plan. At the June meeting, after hearing the
project, there was a motion for deferral to the July meeting.
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosures by several members
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Thomas Youchak, Youchak & Youchak, Inc.
LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION BY: Jeff Blakely, Landscape Architect
Mr. Youchak presented revised plans showing a reduction in the size of the house from 5500 sq.
ft. to 4600 sq. ft.; movement of the driveway 20 ft. to the North; addition of nine(9) High-Rise
Live Oak trees,palm trees, and Ficus tree; entrance and line of sight improved to comply with
code; garage moved 3 ft. to the East, garage reduced from 3 car bays to 2, and other changes as
outlined.
MOTION BY MR. ZUKOV THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSED
VARIANCES WILL NOT CAUSE NEGATIVE ARCHITECTURAL IMPACTS TO THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY.
MOTION SECONDED BY MRS. VANNECK.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION BY MR. ZUKOV FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HOMES.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B - 045 -2011 New Residence
Address: 228 Seabreeze Avenue
Applicant: Roberto Haberfeld (Lemure Seabreeze LLC)
Architect: Smith and Moore Architects, Inc. Daniel Kahan
Project Description: New one-story residence, final landscape and hardscape; Roof Material: Flat
white roof, Building Color: White
Please note that at the June meeting, there was a motion for approval of the architecture, but
deferral of the landscape to next month. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT HAS REQUESTED DEFERRAL TO THE AUGUST MEETING.
MOTION BY MR. HOMES FOR DEFERRAL TO THE AUGUST MEETING.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ZUKOV.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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B - 040 -2011 Demolition and New Residence
Address: 111 Seaview Avenue
Applicant: Joseph Mimran
Architect: MP Design&Architecture Inc.
Project Description: Demolition of existing residence; New 2 story residence,pool, landscape
and hardscape. Roof material: White flat; Building Color: White; Trim Color: Stone Teak
At the June meeting, there was a motion for approval of the demolition(with the typical
provisions for sodding and irrigating). There was also a motion for approval as presented, with
the chimney wall raised and the stainless steel chimney reduced in size, and return next month
with the landscaping and another material choice other than granite.
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosure by Messrs. Griswold and Zukov
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Michael Perry, MP Design& Architecture Inc.
LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION BY: Keith Williams, Mario Nievera Design
Mr. Williams presented a landscape plan revising the motor court and front plantings as outlined,
and Mr. Perry presented a material change to white quartz rather than granite.
MOTION BY MR. KARAKUL FOR APPROVAL OF THE REVISED PLANS.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. GRISWOLD.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. MAJOR PROJECTS -NEW BUSINESS: (9:15:57 a.m.)
B - 042 -2011 Storefront changes
Address: 150 Worth Avenue#115A
Applicant: Worth Avenue Association LTD
Architect: Keith Spina, GSP
Project Description: Revise storefront elevation and interiors
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosures by several members
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY : John Glidden, GSP
Mr. Glidden explained that this space, formerly occupied by La Coste, will be occupied by two
tenants, both high end jewelry stores. This tenant, Hublot, will be located in the East half of the
space, with a storefront including glazing, granite, brushed stainless steel frames, and polished
stainless steel for the signage on the facade of the store only.
MOTION BY MR. HOMES FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ZUKOV.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B - 046 -2011 Storefront changes
Address: 150 Worth Avenue, Suite 115B
Applicant: Worth Ave Association LTD
Architect: Keith Spina, GSP
Project Description: Revise storefront elevation and interiors
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Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Same disclosures as B-042-2011
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: John Glidden, GSP
Mr. Glidden informed that this tenant, Panerai, will be located in the West half of the former La
Coste space. Design elements include frosted Plexi glass signage, and a clear glass and brushed
stainless steel panels.
MOTION BY MR. HOMES FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. GRISWOLD.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B - 047 -2011 Awning
Address: 300 South Ocean Boulevard, Penthouse A
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall
Architect: Glen P. Harris, A.I.A.
Project Description: Proposed new canvas awning over portion of existing East facing exterior
patio
Variance information: Site Plan Review, Special Exception,and variances for front yard setback,side yard setback,
and a variance to install awning on the 6 1 floor of a building in a district that allows 5-story buildings by special
exception
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: No disclosures
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Glen Harris, Architect
Mr. Harris explained that this awning will be added at the penthouse level, facing the ocean, and
located beside other existing awning structures. This awning will be white, approximately 30 ft.
by 15 ft., with a fixed, straight edge.
MOTION BY MR. KARAKUL FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. VILA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION BY MR. ZUKOV THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSED
VARIANCE WILL NOT CAUSE NEGATIVE ARCHITECTURAL IMPACTS TO THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY.
MOTION SECONDED BY MRS. VANNECK.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B - 049 -2011 Pool House/Guest House
Address: 70 Blossom Way
Applicant: David and Tracy Markin
Architect: Carlos Vilaca
Contractor: Nick Bessenroth
Project Description: New 1600 sq. ft. pool house/guest house
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosures by Messrs. Homes and Griswold
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ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Carlos Vilaca, Anatolia Engineering Services
Mr. Vilaca explained that the pool/guest house will match the existing residence as to color,
materials, design details, etc., but will not be visible from the street. There were some negative
comments regarding the number of pediments, and the scale of the structure.
MOTION BY MR. HOMES FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KARAKUL.
MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH MRS. VANNECK AND MR. VILA OPPOSED.
B - 050 -2011 Gates
Address: 260 Dunbar Road
Applicant: Ben and Elizabeth Gordon
Architect: Smith and Moore Architects, Inc.
Project Description: New Aluminum vehicle gates and pedestrian access gate
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosures by several members
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY : Daniel Kahan, Smith and Moore Architects
Mr. Kahan presented the gates requested for safety and security: Two rolling vehicle gates: white
with angled open lattice topping solid aluminum recessed panels, gate piers with cast stone finials;
and, a pedestrian gate, lattice and solid aluminum, approximately 5 ft. in height.
MOTION BY MR. KARAKUL FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MRS. VANNECK.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B - 051 -2011 Demolition
Address: 127 Reef Road
Applicant: Casa de Playa, LLC
Architect: SKA Architect& Planner/Patrick W. Segraves, A.I.A.
Project Description: Demolition of existing one-story residence
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosure by Mr. Homes
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Mindy Schwab for SKA
Ms. Schwab provided the required demolition report for this 1950 house testifying that this home
is in poor condition and is one of the more depressed properties on Reef Road.
MOTION BY MR. VILA FOR APPROVAL OF THE DEMOLITION, WITH THE
TYPICAL CAVEATS FOR SODDING AND IRRIGATING.
MOTION SECONDED BY MRS. VANNECK.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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B - 053 -2011 Demolition and New Residence
Address: 200 Ocean Terrace
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Brock Milstein
Architect: MP Design&Architecture, Inc.
Project Description: Demolition of existing house. New 2 story residence,pool, landscape and
hardscape. Roof Material: Cedar Shake; Building Color: Yellow; Trim Color: White; Shutter
Color: Black
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosures by several members
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Michael Perry, MP Design& Architecture Inc.
LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION BY: John Lang, Lang Design Group
Mr. Perry noted that the proposed colors have changed (now White with blue shutters). He
provided the demolition report for this 1950 house, and Mr. Lang outlined the landscape material
which will remain on site.
MOTION BY MRS. VANNECK FOR APPROVAL OF THE DEMOLITION WITH THE
TYPICAL CAVEATS FOR SODDING AND IRRIGATING.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ZUKOV.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Perry described the new home for this corner lot, noting that it will have a symmetrical front
facade, a cedar shake roof, curved driveway, a one story garage along North Ocean Way, and an
L-shaped pool. After Mr. Lang's landscape presentation, concerns were expressed about the
survivability of the proposed Ficus hedge in this location. As for the house, concerns were
expressed about the windows and the balcony.
MOTION BY MR. ZUKOV FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED, TOGETHER WITH A
DEFERRAL OF THE FRONT ELEVATION AND LANDSCAPING AS DISCUSSED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KARAKUL.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B - 054 -2011 Final Landscape
Address: 212 Caribbean Road
Applicant: Douglas Buck and Bobbie Lindsey
Architect: Hilda Gilchrist, ASLA
Project Description: Final landscape approval
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosure by Mrs.Vanneck
LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION BY: Hilda Gilchrist, Landscape Architect
After the presentation, members expressed concern regarding the lack of verticality in the
plantings proposed at the garage.
MOTION BY MRS. VANNECK FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED, WITH INCLUSION
OF BOUGAINVILLEA, OR SOMETHING TO GROW UP THE GARAGE WALL.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KARAKUL.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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B - 048 -2011 New Residence
Address: 240 Kawama Lane
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Efron
Architect: Smith and Moore Architects
Project Description: Construction of a two-story single family residence with cabana,pool, final
landscape and hardscape
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosures by several members
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Peter Papadopoulos, Smith& Moore Architects
LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION BY: Keith Williams, Mario Nievera Design
Mr. Papadopoulos presented the design for a British Colonial family home with the house
centered on the property, including a symmetrical front facade, curved driveway, side-loaded
garage, lap pool running north and south, cabana, separate spa, and other details as outlined.
Proposed colors are: creamy white base, white trim, and blue shutters. The roof is a flat concrete
the in a shake style. The project includes a whimsical, folly-like pool cabana. Elements of the
landscape/hardscape plan include a garden gate, a free form motor court, and a 12 ft. x 40 ft. pool
on axis with the master bedroom, and other landscape/hardscape design elements as outlined.
MOTION BY MR. KARAKUL FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. HOMES.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Let the record show that there was a short recess at 10: 35 a.m.
B - 052 -2011 Gate
Address: 134 Chilean Avenue
Applicant: Gustavo Mirabal
Architect: Mario Nievera
Project Description: Proposed new entry gate
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: No disclosures
LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION BY: Keith Williams, Mario Nievera Designs
Mr. Williams indicated that no variance is required for the driveway gate. It includes one wooden
post painted white, a wooden sliding gate with a louvered top and paneled bottom, 9-10 ft. in
width and 6 ft. in height.
MOTION BY MR. KARAKUL FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. VILA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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C. MINOR PROJECTS - OLD BUSINESS:
A - 010 - 2011 Addition
Address: 725 North Lake Way
Applicant: Howard Sosin
Architect: Randolph Hansen: Interplan Inc.
Project Description: Addition of copper canopies over exterior doors and BBQ area on first floor
at interior yard; 39 sq. ft. addition to breakfast area
Please note that at the June meeting, after hearing this project, there was a motion for deferral to
the July meeting.
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: No disclosures
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Randolph Hansen, Interplan Inc.
Mr. Hansen testified that the owner has removed his request for copper canopies since last month,
in favor of extending 3 ft. for the breakfast area, and covering the existing outdoor kitchen with a
hip roof, and other associated changes as outlined.
MOTION BY MR. ZUKOV FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. VILA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. MINOR PROJECTS -NEW BUSINESS: (10:50:39 a.m.)
A - 015 -2011 Australian Pines
Address: 3440 South Ocean Boulevard
Applicant: Halcyon of Palm Beach
Architect: Environment Design Group/Dustin Mizell
Project Description: Application to preserve Australian Pines on site
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: No disclosures
LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION BY: Dustin Mizell, Environment Design Group
Mr. Mizell indicated that he was present to request exemption from the requirements of the Town
ordinance requiring removal of Australian Pines by January 1, 2012 as the Australian Pines at this
address are being used and managed as hedges, and those hedges serve a purpose. After the
presentation, members commented that the Australian Pines at this site have been beautifully
managed.
MOTION BY MRS. VANNECK FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KARAKUL.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Page discussed the issues related to the aforementioned ordinance related to Australian Pines,
and reported that since Palm Beach County has alleviated its requirements with regard to
Australian Pines, the Town is looking into adopting the same type of less stringent requirements.
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A - 016 -2011 Landscaping
Address: 1480 North Lake Way
Applicant: Gregory L. Wilson
Architect: Mario Nievera
Project Description: Adding Coconuts and landscaping west of seawall
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: Disclosures by several members
LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION BY: Mario Nievera, Mario Nievera Design
Mr. Nievera presented additional Coconuts and Saw Palmetto to be added in the Southwest corner
of the area west of the seawall at this property. Mr. Lindgren provided information as to the
position of various regulatory agencies relative to this project. None of those agencies objected to
the project,provided the planting is east of the mean high water line. It was noted that one
telephone call was received from a neighbor objecting to the project. Members were not in favor
of setting a precedent allowing an owner to plant on State property, essentially creating a fence.
MOTION BY MR. HOMES TO DENY THE PROJECT. (PER THE SIGNED DENIAL
FORM: ON THE BASIS THAT THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPING IS NOT IN
HARMONY WITH THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS ON LAND IN THE GENERAL
AREA, WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE TOWN,AND WITH ANY
PRECISE PLANS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND,
THAT THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPING IS EXCESSIVELY DISSIMILAR IN
RELATION TO ANY OTHER LANDSCAPING OR FOR WHICH A PERMIT HAS BEEN
ISSUED OR TO ANY OTHER STRUCTURE INCLUDED IN THE SAME PERMIT
APPLICATION WITH 200 FEET OF THE PROPOSED SITE, ETC.)
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. ZUKOV.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A - 017 -2011 Garage
Address: 276 Jamaica Lane
Applicant: Philip Strathy
Architect: James C. Paine Jr.
Project Description: Conversion of partially walled carport with awning into fully enclosed
permanent one story single car garage structure
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: No disclosures
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: James Paine, Architect
Mr. Paine testified that the Town Council granted a setback variance for this project at their
March meeting; and, that the materials of the structure will match those of the house.
MOTION BY MR. HOMES FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED, WITH THE
CONDITION THAT THE HEDGES BE RETAINED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. VILA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A - 018 -2011 Garage Bay Addition
Address: 252 Seaspray Avenue
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. David McDermott
Architect: Bridges Marsh& Associates
Project Description: One story garage bay addition on North side of existing garage. New exterior
stair to existing to be remodeled second story space above garage
Call for disclosure of ex parte communication: No disclosures
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION BY: Mark Marsh, Bridges Marsh& Associates
Mr. Marsh indicated that this project, as described above, will improve the function of the garage
at this site.
MOTION BY MR. KARAKUL FOR APPROVAL AS PRESENTED.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. GRISWOLD.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS (3 MINUTE LIMIT PLEASE) (11:28:13 a.m.)
X. COMMENTS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION AND DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
ZONING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT: (11:28:16 a.m.)
Mr. Smith commented regarding the new Publix store which had been reviewed for several months by
ARCOM. Having seen the progress to date, he noted that the scale of the project looks good, and he
praised ARCOM for having done a good job with regard to this project.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: (11:29:31 a.m.)
MOTION BY MRS. VANNECK TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 11:36 A.M.
MOTION SECONDED BY MR. KARAKUL.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The next meeting of the Architectural Commission will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 9:00
a.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 2nd floor, Town Hall, 360 South County Road, Palm Beach, Florida.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffery W. Smith, Chairman
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Resolutions
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 86-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Contract to Academy Design & Technical
Services, Inc., for Temporary Technical Skilled Labor.
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 22, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
• Resolution No. 86-11
• Bid Tab
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Re: Request for Temporary Technical Skilled Labor- Bid 2011-25
Resolution No.86-11
Date: July 22, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Town Council approve Resolution No. 86-11 approving a contract with
Academy Design & Technical Services, Inc. (ADT) for temporary technically-skilled labor.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Public Works Department currently has two technically-skilled positions that are vacant.
One is a mechanic in the Vehicle Maintenance Bureau and the other is a mechanic in the Water
Resources Division. Based on past experience, it has been very difficult to recruit for either
temporary or permanent personnel with the requisite skills and talents. A bid was issued to
solicit vendors that are capable of recruiting and providing temporary employees of this type.
The vendor will provide candidates after reviewing applicants from their job databases and from
advertisements. Suitable candidates will be referred to the Town for interviews and final
selection. Candidates will be screened in advance with drug testing and background checks prior
to their employment with the Town. If the Town finds the temporary employee to be
unsatisfactory, they can be replaced with another suitable candidate.
If the vendor is unable to provide suitable candidates, or fail to be responsive or timely, then the
Town reserves the right to terminate that vendor's contract and award a contract to the next
lower bidder(s). Another benefit of using a vendor for these temporary technically-skilled
positions is that they typically also provide the option of having the Town hire those temporary
employees as permanent positions subject to the terms and conditions in the contract. In the
meantime, we are able to carry just the amount of staffing we need, without incurring the cost of
employee benefits for the temporary staff provided through ADT.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds exist within the Public Works Department budget, with salaries of vacant
positions providing an offset for cost of the temporary contract employees.
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PURCHASING REVIEW
This procurement has been reviewed and approved by the Purchasing Division of the Finance
Department. Bid No. 2011-25 - Technical Skills Temporary Labor Services was issued and four
(4) bids were received. Award is hereby recommended to Academy Design & Technical
Services, Inc. as the lowest responsive responsible bidder.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
The proposed resolution has been reviewed by the Town Attorney and approved for legal form
and sufficiency.
Attachments
cc: Eric Brown, Assistant Director of Public Works/Operations
Douglas Terry, Water Resources Division Manager
Larry Iverson, Services Division Manager
Lynda Venne, Purchasing Agent
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RESOLUTION NO. 86-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AWARDING
A CONTRACT TO ACADEMY DESIGN&TECHNICAL SERVICES,
INC., FOR TEMPORARY TECHNICAL SKILLED LABOR.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The contract for temporary technical skilled labor services is hereby awarded to Academy
Design and Technical Services Inc. Part-time Mechanic I services shall be provided at the rate of$11.61 per
hour and Mechanic II(Water Resources) services shall be provided at the rate of$13.22 per hour.
Section 2. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Academy
Design and Technical Services Inc.
Section 3. The Town Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to take such
further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the implementation of this contract.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular adjourned session of Town Council of the Town of Palm
Beach this 9th day of August 2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid,Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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BID TABULATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS TEMPORARY SERVICES -BID NO.2011-25
Vendor: A&Associates, Inc. Academy Design&Technical Services, Inc. Moten Tate, Inc. T.J. Reliable Handyman, Inc.
Address: 8144 Okeechobee Blvd.Ste B 1303 N.State Rd.7 390 N.Orange Ave. P.O.Box 1566
West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Margate, FL 33063 Orlando, FL 32801 Riverview, FL 33568
Telephone: 561-533-5303 954-973-7600 407-843-3277 727-248-0825
Fax: 561-533-3858 954-973-4890 407-843-3814 813-200-2020
Contact: Evelyn Looney Thomas Sholer Kenneth Moten Robert Lee Sanders
Base Base Base Base
Mark up Mark up Mark up Mark up
Item Description Hourly ° Total Hourly ° Total Hourly ° Total Hourly ° Total
Rate �0� Rate Rate Rate
1 Part Time Mechanic 1 $ 18.00 20% $ 21.60 $ 9.00 29% $11.61 $ 18.00 50% $27.00 $ 16.50 50% $24.75
2 Mechanic 11(Water Resources) $ 20.00 20% $ 24.00 $ 10.25 29% $13.22 $ 29.00 50% $43.50 $ 23.50 40% $32.90
Bid opening on June 29,2011 @ 2:00 PM Opened by:Adis Pedraza
Witnessed by:loom Cmar
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Resolutions
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 89-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending the General Fund - Fund Balance Policy; Providing
an Effective Date.
Presenter
Jane Struder, Director of Finance
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum Dated July 27, 2011, from Jane Struder, Finance Director
• Resolution No. 89-11
• Exhibit A
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Jane Struder, Finance Director
Re: Resolution No.89-11
Modification of Financial Policy- General Fund - Fund Balance
Date: July 27, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve Resolution No. 89-11 modifying the
General Fund- Fund Balance policy.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Town has adopted 18 financial policies. The establishment of specific reserve policies is
an important part of prudent financial management and the practice is strongly recommended
by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the National Advisory
Committee on State and Local Budgeting (NACSLB). Reserve policies reduce ambiguity
and guide the creation, maintenance, and use of resources for financial stabilization purposes.
Rating agencies recommend the adoption of such policies and their ratings reflect the
presence of strong financial management and financial policies. We have received our AAA
ratings in part because of our financial management and financial policies.
Staff is proposing a modification of the General Fund - Fund Balance Policy. The
Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)issued Statement 54, Fund Balance
Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions. This Statement requires a hierarchy of
fund balance classifications be created based primarily on the extent to which governments
are bound by constraints on resources reported in the fund. GASB Statement 54 establishes
the following classifications of fund balance:
• Non-spendable Fund Balance
• Restricted Fund Balance
• Committed Fund Balance
• Assigned Fund Balance
• Unassigned Fund Balance
The minimum level of Unassigned Fund Balance, formally known as Undesignated Fund
Balance, will remain at 25% of General Fund operating expenditures in this policy.
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The policy creates guidelines for the budgeting and appropriation of unrestricted fund
balance, the spending order of fund balances, and the steps that will be taken if the
unassigned fund balance drops below 25% of General Fund operating expenditures.
The policy has been reviewed and approved by the Town's auditors, Nowlen, Holt and
Miner, P.A.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Town Attorney has reviewed and approved Resolution No. 89-11 for legal form and
sufficiency.
Attachments
cc: Department Directors
Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 89-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND - FUND
BALANCE POLICY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town desires to establish a Fund Balance Policy consistent with
the requirements of Governmental Accounting and Financial Standards Board Statement
No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions; and
WHEREAS, it is important to adopt financial policies to guide the creation,
maintenance and use of resources for financial stabilization purposes and maintain
current credit ratings; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish classifications of fund balances for the
General Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is important to establish a minimum level of unassigned fund
balance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish a method of budgeting unrestricted fund
balances and the spending order of fund balances; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to formally adopt the policy in order to
memorialize the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 2. The attached financial policy pertaining to the Fund Balance —
General Fund marked as Exhibit "A"; incorporated by reference as part of this
Resolution is hereby adopted and the Town Manager and Finance Director of the Town
are directed to do all things necessary to effectuate the financial policy and to report to
the Town Council, or appropriate committee thereof, as may be needed relative to
matters pertaining to the same, in order to preserve and enhance the financial interests of
the Town of Palm Beach.
Resolution No.89-11 l
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Section 3. The effective date of the attached financial policy shall be applied
beginning with the preparation of the Town's September 30, 2011 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report and adoption of the Town's Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of the Town of
Palm Beach assembled this 9th day of August 2011.
Gail Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Town Council President Pro Tem
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
Resolution No.89-11 2
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Town of Palm Beach, Florida
Subject Policy: General Fund - Fund Balance
Approved:
Purpose: The Town hereby establishes and will maintain Fund Balance, as defined
herein, in accordance with Governmental Accounting and Financial Standards Board
Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type
Definitions. Fund Balance shall be composed of non-spendable, restricted,
committed, assigned and unassigned amounts.
A Fund Balance Policy is adopted to establish a level of funding that protects
against unanticipated events that would adversely affect the financial condition of
the Town and jeopardize the continuation of necessary public services. The policy
also is established to secure and maintain investment-grade credit ratings, meet
seasonal shortfalls in cash flow, and guard against revenue shortfalls. Fund balance
information is used to identify the available resources for tax stabilization or
enhance the financial position of the Town, in accordance with policies established
by the Town Council.
This Fund Balance Policy establishes:
a) Fund balance policy for the general fund;
b) Reservations of fund balance for the general fund;
c) The method of budgeting the amount of estimated unrestricted fund balance
available for appropriation during the annual budget adoption process (prior
to the actual, audited fund balance being known); and
d) Establish a spending order of fund balances.
Fund Balance Policy:
1. Restricted Fund Balance - There is no restricted fund balance in the General
Fund. Amounts that can be spent only for specific purposes stipulated by (a)
external resource providers such as creditors (by debt covenants), grantors,
contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or (b) imposed by
law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation will be budgeted
and reported in special revenue funds, capital project funds or debt service
funds.
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2. Committed Fund Balance - Commitment of fund balance may be made for
such purposes including, but not limited to, a) major maintenance and repair
projects; b) meeting future obligations resulting from a natural disaster; c)
accumulating resources pursuant to stabilization arrangements; d)
establishing reserves for disasters; and/or e) for setting aside amounts for
specific projects or purposes.
Commitment of fund balance may be made from time-to-time by ordinance
or resolution of the Town Council. Commitments may be changed or lifted
only by the Town Council taking the same formal action that imposed the
constraint originally (ordinance or resolution). The use of committed fund
balances will be considered in conjunction with the annual budget adoption
process or by budget amendment approved by Ordinance of the Town
Council during the fiscal year.
3. Assigned Fund Balance - Assignment of fund balance may be a) made for a
specific purpose that is narrower than the general purposes of the
government itself; and/or b) used to reflect the appropriation of a portion of
existing unassigned fund balance to eliminate a projected deficit in the
subsequent year's budget in an amount no greater than the projected excess
of expected expenditures over expected revenues.
Assigned fund balance shall reflect management's intended use of resources
as set forth in the annual budget (and any amendments thereto). Assigned
fund balance may or may not be appropriated for expenditure in the
subsequent year depending on the timing of the project/reserve for which it
was assigned.
4. Non-Spendable Fund Balance - Non-spendable fund balance is established to
report items that are not expected to be converted to cash such as inventory
and prepaid items; items not currently in cash form such as the long-term
amount of loans and notes receivable; and, items legally or contractually
required to be maintained intact.
5. Minimum Level of Unassigned Fund Balance - Unassigned fund balance is the
residual classification for the general fund and represents fund balance that
has not been restricted, committed or assigned to specific purposes within
the general fund. The Town will maintain a minimum level of 25% of general
fund operating expenditures.
If after the annual audit, prior committed or assigned fund balance causes
the unassigned fund balance to fall below 25% of general fund operating
expenditures, the Town Manager will so advise the Town Council in order for
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necessary action to be taken to restore the unassigned fund balance to 25%
of General Fund operating expenditures.
The Town Manager will prepare and submit a plan to the Town Council, that
may include expenditure reductions, revenue increases, use of non-recurring
revenues, budget surpluses and excess resources in other funds to restore
fund balance to the minimum level. The Town shall take action necessary to
restore the unassigned fund balance to acceptable levels within two years.
Reservations of Fund Balance (General Fund)
Committed Fund Balance
The Town Council hereby established the following committed fund balances
in the General Fund:
a) East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Debt Service - A
reserve equal to the Town's portion of the future debt service on the 1993
loan for the improvements to the East Central Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility. The reserve will be adjusted annually to reflect the
outstanding debt service.
b) Compensated Absence Reserve - To fund the value of accrued
compensated absences. The reserve includes accrued vacation, sick time
and compensatory time and related payroll tax liability. The reserve will
be adjusted annual during the year-end process and will be funded at a
rate of 100% of the fiscal year end accrued balance. The Town Council
will annually give consideration to appropriate funds from this reserve
based upon estimated pay-outs of eligible accrued vacation, sick and
compensatory time and the related payroll tax liability.
Assigned Fund Balance
The Town Council hereby establishes the following assignment of fund
balance in the General Fund:
a) Assignment to Subsequent Year's Budget - The subsequent year's budget
fund balance is assigned by the Town management as set forth in the
annual budget (and any amendments thereto) to appropriate a portion of
existing unassigned fund balance to eliminate projected deficit in the
subsequent year's budget in an amount no greater than the projected
excess of expected expenditures over expected revenues.
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Budgeting
1. Appropriation of Unrestricted Fund Balance - The actual amount of
unrestricted fund balance (total of committed fund balance assigned fund
balance and unassigned fund balance) is not known until the completion of
the annual audit which takes place within six months after the end of the
fiscal year being audited. However, an estimate of unrestricted fund balance
(also called estimated beginning fund balance) will be made and reported
during the annual budget adoption process (June through September) which
is prior to the end of the fiscal year, September 30th.
2. Estimated Beginning Fund Balance - In order to achieve the most accurate
estimate possible, the Finance Department shall project both Sources of
Funds (revenues, prior years unrestricted fund balances carried forward and
other financing sources) and Uses of Funds (operating and non-operating
expenditures), including accruals, for each governmental fund through
September 30th of the current fiscal year. These projections will be shown
for each fund in the proposed and final budget documents. The difference
between the estimated actual sources of funds and estimated actual uses of
funds is the calculated estimated beginning fund balance for the subsequent
fiscal year. If planned for use in the subsequent fiscal year, committed and
assigned fund balance may be included in the estimated beginning fund
balance.
3. Estimated Ending Fund Balance - For the year being budgeted, a calculation
of estimated ending fund balance shall be made. This calculation shall be the
difference between the budgeted sources of funds and the budgeted uses of
funds as described above.
If after the annual audit, the actual general fund unassigned fund balance is
greater than 25% of operating expenditures in the general fund, the excess
may be used in one or a combination of the following ways:
a) Left in the general fund to earn interest and roll forward into the
subsequent year's beginning fund balance;
b) Appropriated by the Town Council for a one-time expenditure or
opportunity that does not increase recurring operating costs; or
c) Temporary revenue shortfalls or unpredicted one-time expenditures due
to a severe economic downturn or other major event(s) affecting the
General Fund.
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Spending Order of Fund Balances: The Town will use excess unassigned fund
balance first before spending any of the unassigned fund balance below 25%.
Annual Review and Determination of Fund Balance Policy: Compliance with
the provisions of this policy shall be reviewed as a part of the annual budget
adoption process, and the estimated amounts of restricted, committed assigned,
non-spendable and minimum level of unassigned fund balance shall be determined
during this process. The Town Manager will report the preliminary status of fund
balance in the annual budget.
Responsibility: It will be the responsibility of the Town Manager and the Finance
Director to implement this policy.
Effective Date: This policy shall take effect immediately upon adoption and will be
applied beginning with the preparation of the Town's September 30, 2011
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and adoption of the Town's Fiscal Year
2011-2012 Budget.
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DEFINITIONS
Fund Balance - As defined by the Governmental Accounting, Auditing and
Financial Reporting of the Government Finance Officers Association, fund balance is
"The difference between assets and liabilities reported in a governmental fund."
Non-Spendable Fund Balance - Amounts that are (a) not in a spendable form or
(b) legally or contractually required to be maintained intact. "Not in spendable
form" includes items that are not expected to be converted to cash (such as
inventories and prepaid amounts) and items such as long-term amount of loans and
notes receivable, as well as property acquired for resale. The principal of a
permanent fund is an example of an amount that is legally or contractually required
to be maintained intact.
Restricted Fund Balance - Amounts that can be spent only for specific purposes
stipulated by (a) external resource providers such as creditors (by debt covenants),
grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations or other governments; or (b) imposed
by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
Committed Fund Balance - Amounts that can be used only for the specific
purposes determined by a formal action (ordinance or resolution) of the Town
Council. Commitments may be changed of lifted only by the Town Council taking
the same formal action (ordinance or resolution) that imposed the constraint
originally. Resources accumulated pursuant to stabilization arrangements
sometimes are reported in this category.
Assigned Fund Balance - Includes spendable fund balance amounts established
by management of the Town that are intended to be used for specific purposes that
are neither considered restricted or committed.
Unassigned Fund Balance - Unassigned fund balance is the residual classification
for the general fund and represents fund balance that has not been assigned to
other funds and that has not been restricted, committed or assigned to specific
purposes within the general fund. Unassigned fund balance may also include
negative balances for any governmental fund if expenditures exceed amounts
restricted, committed, or assigned for those specific purposes.
Unrestricted Fund Balance - The total of committed fund balance, assigned fund
balance and unassigned fund balance.
Reservations of Fund Balance - Reserves established by the Town Council or by
Town Management.
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Resolutions
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 90-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Right of Entry
Agreement Between the Town of Palm Beach and the City of West Palm Beach.
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 22, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
• Resolution No. 90-11
• Right of Entry Agreement
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: H. Paul Brazil, P.E., Director of Public Works
Re: Right of Entry Agreement
Resolution No.90-11
Date: July 22,2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Town staff recommends that Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute a Right of Entry
Agreement (Agreement) with the City of West Palm Beach to install monitoring devices and conduct
monitoring activities on Town property at the Public Works Facility.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The City of West Palm Beach (City) wishes to create an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Well at their
water treatment plant at 1009 Banyan Boulevard. The Town of Palm Beach(Town) owns a Floridan Aquifer
well located on Town of Palm Beach property at the Public Works Facility at 951 Old Okeechobee Road,
West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. The Palm Beach County Health Department has required that the City
monitor the Floridan Aquifer during testing of the City's ASR Well and the Town's site is the closest
existing Floridan well.
The City has requested a Right of Entry Agreement be executed between the City and the Town to allow
installation of equipment and monitoring of same at the Public Works Facility location. The proposed
agreement will have an initial five (5) year term with five 5-year extensions. The Town previously approved
a Right of Entry Agreement with the South Florida Water Management District for this same well by
Resolution No. 59-02.
The Town's Risk Manager has reviewed and approved the City's Certificate of Insurance.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the Town associated with this item.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
The resolution and agreement have been reviewed by the Town Attorney and approved for legal form and
sufficiency.
Attachments
cc: Eric Brown, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works
James Bowser, P.E., Town Engineer
Larry Iverson, Services Division Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
PALM BEACH AND THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City of West Palm Beach(City) wishes to create an Aquifer Storage and
Recovery Well; and
WHEREAS, a Floridan Aquifer well is located on Town of Palm Beach property located at
951 Old Okeechobee Road, West Palm Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Palm Beach has requested a Right of Entry Agreement be
executed between the City and the Town of Palm Beach to allow installation of equipment and
monitoring of same at the location described above; and
WHEREAS,the Palm Beach County Health Department has required that the City monitor
the Floridan Aquifer during testing of the City's ASR Well and this is the closest well to allow
monitoring.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Right-of-Entry
Agreement between the Town of Palm Beach and the City of West Palm Beach
subject to the Town obtaining a satisfactory insurance certificate and to be
provided by the City of West Palm Beach.
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Section 2. The Right of Entry Agreement is attached to this resolution as Exhibit"A".
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of the Town of
Palm Beach assembled this 9th day of August 2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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Matter No: 10823
RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
FLORIDAN AQUIFER MONITORING WELL ACCESS AGREEMENT
The Town of Palm Beach, a Florida municipality in the County of Palm Beach, ("Property Owner"),
whose mailing address is 360 South County Road, Palm Beach, Florida, 33480, and the City of West Palm
Beach ("City"), a Florida municipality, whose Water Treatment Plant address is 1009 Banyan Boulevard,
hereby agree that City, its agents, contractors, employees and assigns, are hereby granted the right to
enter upon that certain real property (the "Property") owned by Property Owner, located off of
Charlotte Avenue behind the Town of Palm Beach offices at 951 Old Okeechobee Road, West Palm
Beach, in Palm Beach County, Florida, legally described in Attachment A attached hereto and
incorporated by reference, for the purposes described below. The location(s) of the equipment to be
installed on the Property shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto prior to the City exercising
any of its rights under this Right of Entry Agreement. The Property Owner's Floridan aquifer monitoring
well (the "well") is located on the Town of Palm Beach lot on Charlotte Avenue in West Palm Beach (see
Attachment 8).
Project Description
I. Purpose:
The City desires to enter into this Agreement to obtain water quality samples from the well to
satisfy its permit requirements with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for
approved cycle testing of the City's Aquifer Storage and Recovery ("ASR") well. The purpose of
the City's ASR well is to enhance the reliability of the City's potable water supply system of
which the Town of Palm Beach is a customer. The City's ASR well is located at the City's Water
Treatment Plant. This monitoring effort is intended as a long-term initiative.
II. Activities:
The City's activities on the Property will focus exclusively on obtaining water quality samples.
All monitoring will be passive in nature and will be conducted in a manner so as to minimize
disruption to normal facility operations.
The major activities proposed at the Property consist of: (a) purge equipment installation at the
well, and (b) sample collection at the well. It is agreed that the City shall incur all costs
associated with installation, including, without limitation, equipment installation and any
associated minor permit modification fees, and collection activities as described herein.
The City shall also be responsible for the maintenance and operation of any and all equipment
installed on the Property pursuant to this Right of Entry Agreement.
a. Equipment Installation. The City desires to purge the well before obtaining the water
quality samples. To facilitate the purging of the well, the City will procure and install a steel
flange on the existing butterfly valve. A camlock quick connect and 4-inch hose will
discharge purge water to the adjacent manhole which is part of the Property Owner's onsite
stormwater system (see Attachment C).
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b. Sample Collection. On a monthly basis, City staff, or an approved contractor or agent, will
collect a groundwater sample from the well for analysis and reporting. Water quality
samples from the well will be physically collected on-site and transported to the City's
approved laboratory. To ensure a representative water quality sample from the well, it will
be necessary to purge the well before obtaining the water quality sample. As a result, and
to minimize any inconvenience, the City will notify the Town of Palm Beach Public Works
Director or designee before sampling to assure proper facility protocols are met. Separate
site visits may be scheduled to maintain, repair, retest, or upgrade the equipment as
deemed necessary. Access to the Property will be coordinated in advance with the Town of
Palm Beach Public Works Director or designee.
The Property Owner and the City agree as follows:
1. The Property Owner hereby acknowledges that(i) any equipment placed on the Property by the
City shall remain the property of the City, and (ii) all such equipment shall be removed from the
Property before the termination of this Right of Entry Agreement. Termination shall occur upon
either party giving notice of intent to terminate by providing notice in writing sixty (60) days
prior to the date upon which either party wishes to terminate this Agreement. Termination may
be with or without cause.
2. The City agrees that upon completion of the activities proposed in this Right of Entry
Agreement, any portion of the Property which is damaged as a result of activities conducted by
the City pursuant to this Right of Entry Agreement, will be returned to substantially the same
condition that it was in on the date hereof.
3. Subject to the limitations of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the Constitution of the State of
Florida and any and all other applicable Florida law, the City agrees to indemnify, save, defend
and hold the Property Owner and its officers, employees, agents, and representatives, free and
harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, settlements, costs, charges or other
expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims
for bodily injury, including death, in connection with or arising directly or indirectly out of the
activities performed by the City pursuant to this Right of Entry Agreement.
4. The Property Owner shall allow all authorized representatives of the City, their vehicles and
equipment, access to the Property on reasonable notice in order to implement and carry out
the activities described herein.
5. This Right of Entry Agreement does not convey any property rights or equipment to the City nor
any rights and privileges, other than those specified herein.
6. This Right of Entry Agreement may be modified only upon the mutual consent of both parties,
submitted in writing.
7. Prior to any sale, transfer or conveyance of the Property, the City requests prior written
notification so that alternative agreements or arrangements may be made, if necessary.
8. The original term of this Right of Entry Agreement shall run five (5) years from the date hereof.
Provided this Right of Entry Agreement has not otherwise been terminated by either party, the
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term of this Right of Entry Agreement shall automatically be extended for up to five (5)
successive renewal terms of five (5) years each. All terms, conditions, covenants and provisions
of this Right of Entry agreement shall apply during all renewal terms, if any.
9. This Agreement shall be recorded in the public records of Palm Beach County, Florida and shall
run with the land and shall be binding upon Property Owner, all parties entitled to use or
possession of the Easement Area by or through Property Owner, including lessees, and the
successors and assigns of each of the aforementioned parties unless or until this Agreement is
terminated as hereinabove provided. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto
and their respective successors and assigns.
Witness our hands and seals this day of , 2011
TOWN OF PALM BEACH, a Florida Municipal Corporation
By:
Print Name: Peter B. Elwell
Title: Town Manager
CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, a Florida Municipal Corporation
By:
Print Name: Geraldine Muoio
Title: Mayor
Attest:
By:
City Clerk
Office of the City Attorney
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
By:
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ATTACHMENT A
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PROPERTY LOCATION:
LOT 37, LESS THE SOUTH 7.9 FEET; LOT 20, LESS THE SOUTH 7.9 FEET;ALL LOTS 18, 19, 38 AND 39; LOT 40, LESS THE NORTH 0.6
FEET; LOT 17, LESS THE NORTH 0.6 FEET OF THE WEST 24.5 FEET AND LESS THE NORTH 13.8 FEET OF THE EAST 100.5 FEET,ALL IN
JEFFERSON BLOCK OF SADLER'S BONNYVIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 78 AND 79 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Resolutions
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 91-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Authorizing the Purchase of Automatic Transport Ventilators
From Mercury Medical Per Bid No. 2011-26.
Presenter
Kirk Blouin, Director of Public Safety
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 12, 2011, from Kirk Blouin, Director of Public Safety
• Resolution No. 91-11
• Bid No. 2011-26 Tabulation Results
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Kirk Blouin, Director of Public Safety
Re: Purchase of Automatic Transport Ventilators Bid No#2011-26
Resolution No. 91-11
Date: July 12, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve Bid No#2011-26 for the purchase of automatic
transport ventilators, for Fire-Rescue. Staff recommends the contract be awarded to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, Mercury Medical, in the amount of$29,983.12 for the items
contained within.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The AutoVent 4000 is an emergency transport ventilation device. It automatically breathes for a
patient who is in respiratory failure. It is oxygen powered. This device is replacing the current
AutoVent 3000 which has reached its useful life expectancy. The new model also incorporates
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy thereby combining two pieces of
equipment into one. The current CPAP devices will not be replaced.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
Bid#2011-26 Tabulation results are attached. The funds for this contract are included within
Fire-Rescue's annual budget.
PURCHASING REVIEW
This procurement has been reviewed and approved by the Purchasing Division of the Finance
Department and award is hereby recommended to Mercury Medical as the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
Resolution No. 91-11 has been reviewed by the Town Attorney and approved as to form and
legal sufficiency.
KB/bf
cc: Jane Struder, Finance Director
Lynda Venne, Purchasing Agent
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
AUTOMATIC TRANSPORT VENTILATORS FROM MERCURY MEDICAL PER
BID NO. 2011-26.
WHEREAS,Staff recommends that the Town Council approve Bid No#2011-26 for the purchase of
automatic transport ventilators,for Fire-Rescue,from Mercury Medical in the amount of$29,983.12.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a order on
behalf of the Town of Palm Beach for Automatic Transport Ventilators per sealed bid#2011-26
from Mercury Medical in the amount of$29,983.12.
Section 2: The Town Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to
take such further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the purchase of said automatic
transport ventilators per bid#2011-26.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of the Town of
Palm Beach assembled this 9th day of August, 2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
Resolution No.91-11 Page 1 of 1
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BID TABULATION
AUTOMATIC TRANSPORT VENTILATORS-BID NO. 2011-26
Midwest Medical Supply
Vendor: Bound Tree Medical, LLC Henry Schein Inc. Mercury Medical Co., LLC
Address: 5000 Turtle Crossing Blvd. PO Box 3227 11300 49th Street North 13400 Lakefront Drive
Dublin,OH 43016 Irmo,SC 29063 Clearwater,FL 33762 Earth City,MO 63045
Telephone: 800-533-0523 800-845-3550 800-835-6633 888-540-3232
Fax: 800-257-5713 800-533-4793 800-990-6375 800-545-0065
Contact: Heather Legg Jesse A.Garringer George Howe JoAnn Rudd
Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total
Mfgr P/N L761 CPAP-Allied AutoVent
1 4000 with Air Mix Mode 8 EA $ 4,080.68 $32,645.44 $ 3,934.00 $31,472.00 $ 3,705.39 $ 29,643.12 $ 4,260.52 $ 34,084.16
and CPAP
2
Mfgr 00 CPA P(6/box)P/N U-Allied Ventilator Circuit 4 BOX $ 106.69 $ 426.76 $ 81.44 $ 325.76 $ 85.00 $ 34b.00 $ 105.34 $ 421.36
CPA
TOTAL $33,072.20 $ 31,797.76 $ 29,983.12 $ 34,505.52
Bid opening on June 29,2011 @ 2:00 PM Opened by:Adis cPedraza
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Resolutions
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding Agreements Between the Town of Palm Beach and
Ashbritt, Inc., Omni Pinnacle LLC, and D&J Enterprises, Inc., for Disaster Debris Removal
and Disposal Services, and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the Same on Behalf
of the Town.
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 25, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
• Resolution No. 92-11
• RFP 2011-13 Ranking Sheets
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Re: Ratification of Selection Committee Recommendations for Debris
Removal Contractors
Award Agreements for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services
Resolution No.92-11
Date: July 25, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve awarding agreements for debris removal and
disposal services to Ashbritt,Inc.,Omni Pinnacle LLC,and D&J Enterprises per RFP 2011-13,and
authorize the Town Manager to execute these agreements when approved by the Town Attorney.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Based on the expiration of the previous disaster debris removal contracts, Town staff advertised
Request for Proposal 2011-13. In response, the Town received 14 proposals from prospective
contractors. Evaluation criteria included consideration of the contractors' qualifications, technical
capability,financial resources,line-item costs,and other factors relevant to their performance. The
Selection Committee consisted of Director of Public Works Paul Brazil,Director of Recreation and
Special Projects Jay Boodheshwar, Assistant Director of Public Works Eric Brown, Assistant
Director of Finance Cheryl Somers, Services Division Manager Larry Iverson, and Assistant
Purchasing Agent Adis Pedraza in an advisory role. The prospective contractors were short-listed
to 6 companies to be brought in for oral presentations.
On June 17, 2011, oral presentations were held with the top 6 Debris Removal contractors. The
Selection Committee again ranked the contractors in numerical order in each of the categories,
resulting in a final overall score. Upon ranking these contractors, the selection committee also
decided to request additional information from them regarding any litigation, claims, payment
disputes,etc. Those supplemental questionnaires were considered by the selection committee along
with the reference checks. Dun&Bradstreet reports were obtained for the contractors as well,with
no adverse information. Based on the supplemental information, the ranking of the top three
contractors was affirmed.
Entering into a debris management and removal services agreement with any of these contractors
does not obligate the Town to authorize any work with the contractor, since the agreement is based
on "standby" requirements to be used if needed. The proposed initial term of the agreements will
be for one year, renewable annually with the option to renew for up to four(4) additional twelve
(12)month periods unless cancelled in writing by either party per the contract terms and conditions.
In a disaster event the contracts would typically be utilized in the numerical order of selection,
subject to availability, workload, severity of damage, and other unique factors that might arise for
each disaster event.
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FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact is unknown at this time. If the services are not required during the year,no monies will
be expended. If the Town is impacted by a tropical storm or hurricane, debris management and
removal expenditures would be addressed in a future budget amendment.
PURCHASING REVIEW
This Council Item has been reviewed and approved by the Purchasing Division for award to
Ashbritt, Inc., Omni Pinnacle LLC, and D&J Enterprises per RFP No. 2011-13 as recommended
by the Selection Committee.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
The resolution has been reviewed and approved for legal form and sufficiency. Town Council
authorization for the Town Manager to execute these contracts is recommended contingent upon
review and approval by the Town Attorney for legal form and sufficiency of the proposed
contracts.
Attachments
cc: Selection Committee Members
Jane Struder, Finance Director
Lynda Venne, Purchasing Agent
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RESOLUTION NO.92-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH,PALM BEACH COUNTY,FLORIDA,AWARDING AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH AND ASHBRITT, INC., OMNI
PINNACLE LLC,AND D&J ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR DISASTER DEBRIS
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES,AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. Agreements are hereby awarded to AshBritt,Inc.,Omni Pinnacle LLC,and D&J Enterprises,Inc.
per RFP 2011-13.
Section 2. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute these agreements on behalf of the
Town of Palm Beach for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services.
Section 3. The Town Manager,or his designee,is hereby authorized and directed to take such further actions
as may be necessary to effectuate the implementation of these services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular adjourned session of Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach this
9th day of August 2011.
Gail L.Coniglio,Mayor David A.Rosow,Town Council President
Robert N.Wildrick,Council President Pro Tern
William J.Diamond,Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid,Town Council Member
Susan A.Owens, Town Clerk Michael J.Pucillo,Town Council Member
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RFQ NO. 2011-13
DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES
-Oral Presentations-
SELECTION COMMITTEE RANKINGS
Committee Member Boodheshwar Paul Brazil Eric Brown Larry Iverson Cheryl Somers Total
tamanting Fkatir>Ig Ring Rating Ruing 12atin
1 AshBritt, Inc. 4.13 4.30 4.25 4.30 4.55 4.31
2 Omni Pinnacle LLC 4.00 3.50 3.75 4.55 4.55 4.07
3 DU Enterprises Inc. 3.70 3.80 4.30 4.50 4.00 4.06
4 TAG Grinding Services, Inc. 3.90 3.50 4.55 1 4.05 3.70 3.94
5 Rio-Bak Corporation 4.25 3.55 3.65 3.55 3.55 3.71
6 CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. 3.30 2.55 3.30 2.95 3.75 3.17
Indicates Short List Firms
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Resolutions
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 93-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Purchase Order to Peninsular Electric Distribution
for Eaton Electrical Switchgear in the Amount of$257,276 for the D-15 (D-6 & D-7) Pump
Station Project.
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 28, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
• Resolution No. 93-11
• Bid No. 2011-28 Bid Tab Sheet
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: H. Paul Brazil, P.E., Director of Public Works
Re: D-15 (D-6 & D-7) Pump Station Improvements
Authorization to Purchase Electrical Switchgear
Resolution No. 93-11
Date: July 28, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Town staff recommends that Town Council approve Resolution No. 93-11 for the Town to award
Bid 2001-18 to Peninsular Electric Distribution for the purchase of Eaton electrical switchgear for
the D-15 (D-6 & D-7) Pump Stations in the amount of$257,276.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Town staff is recommending pre-purchase of long lead time materials for use on this project as this
will save the Town sales tax monies and will also reduce the time for project completion. The
Public Works Department has standardized on Eaton Corporation switchgear.
At the March 8, 2011 Town Council meeting, Council reaffirmed standardizing the equipment at
the D-15 (D-6 & D-7) Pump Station. The Town's Purchasing Manual under Section 6-2,
Standardization, authorizes purchase of equipment that has been designated a "standardized" item
based upon our past history of performance, their design and maintenance history. The Town has
used standardized items on numerous equipment purchases in our storm water pump stations, our
sanitary sewer stations and our collection systems. Over the past ten years the Town has renovated
6 storm water pump stations and 4 of them; D-2, D-8, D-9, and D-14, have Eaton's master control
center(switch gear) and automatic transfer switches.
Purchasing had solicited bids for the above referenced equipment. Two (2) bids were received and
Peninsular Electric Distribution was the lowest bidder.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACTS
Sufficient funds were budgeted in 2010 A Bond Series for these purchases.
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PURCHASING REVIEW
Sealed bids were received from two (2) bidders. Award is recommended to the lowest responsive
responsible bidder, Peninsular Electric Distribution.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
This resolution has been reviewed by the Town Attorney and approved for legal form and
sufficiency.
Attachments
cc. Jane Struder, Director of Finance
Michael Roach, P.E., Project Engineer
Lynda Venne, Purchasing Agent
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO PENINSULAR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FOR EATON ELECTRICAL
SWITCHGEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $257,276 FOR THE D-15
(D-6 &D-7)PUMP STATION PROJECT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1: The Town of Palm Beach purchase of an Eaton electrical switchgear is hereby
awarded to Peninsular Electric Distribution based upon their bid dated July 20, 2011,in the amount of
$257,276.
Section 2: The Town Manager,or his designee,is hereby authorized and directed to execute a
purchase order on behalf of the Town of Palm Beach for the electrical switchgear for the D-15 (D-6&
D-7)Pump Station.
Section 3. The Town Manager,or his designee,is hereby authorized and directed to take actions
as may be necessary to effectuate the supply of the electrical switchgear for this project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of the Town of
Palm Beach assembled this 9th day of August 2011.
Gail L. Conigho, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N.Wildrick,Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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TABULATON OF PROPOSALS Opening:Wednesday July 20,2011 @ 2:00 p.m.
Bid NO. 2011-28 Electrical Equipment for D-15(D-6 and D-7)Pump Station
Peninsular Electric Distributors World Electric Supply
Vendor:
Address: 1301 Old Okeechobee Road 6780 White Drive
West Palm Beach,FL 33401 West Palm Beach,FL 33449
Telephone: 561-832-1626 561-842-8228
Fax: 561-832-2108 561-842-8252
Contact: Langdon Scott Joseph Price
Item Description Qty I Unit Unit Price Total Unit Price F Total
1 Motor Control Center 2 EA $ 71,706.00 $ 143,412.00 $ 74,500.00 $ 149,000.00
2 Service Entrance Automatic Transfer Switch 2 EA $ 44,740.00 $ 89,480.00 $ 44,945.00 $ 89,890.00
3 (Alternate)Motor Control with Integral 2 EA $ 8,810.00 $ 17,620.00 $ 8,860.00 $ 17,720.00
Disconnects
4 30KVA Three-Phase Transformer 2 EA $ 2,071.00 $ 4,142.00 $ 2,080.00 $ 4,160.00
5 Panel L-1 2 EA $ 751.00 $ 1,502.00 $ 754.00 $ 1,508.00
6 Break Glass Push Button Station 2 EA $ 260.00 $ 520.00 $ 260.00 $ 520.00
7 Freight 1 EA $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
TOTAL $ 257,276.00 $ 263,398.00
Denotes a discrepancy with bid as submitted.
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Resolutions
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 96-IIA Resolution Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm
Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida (The "Town"), Approving The Form And Authorizing
The Execution And Delivery Of A Line Of Credit Agreement; Authorizing And Approving
The Issuance Of A Note By The Town In Connection With Said Line Of Credit Agreement
Relative To The Financing Of Burying Certain Utility Cables Within The Town, Certain
Streetscape Improvements And Related Capital Projects; Authorizing The Proper Officials
Of The Town To Do All Other Things Deemed Necessary Or Advisable In Connection With
The Line Of Credit Agreement And Said Revenue Note; And Providing For An Effective
Date.
Presenter
Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 29, 2011, from Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
• Resolution No. 96-11
• Wells Fargo Committment Letter with Exhibit
• Line of Credit Agreement with all Exhibits
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Re: Proposed Line of Credit to Provide Interim Financing for Underground Utility Conversion
Projects, Streetscape and Related Projects Intended to be Ultimately Paid for with Special
Non-Ad Valorem Assessments
Resolution No. 96-11
Date: July 29, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve Resolution No. 96-11which approves a Line of
Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for $2 million to finance the pre-construction and
construction costs of underground utility conversion projects, streetscape projects and related
projects intended to ultimately be paid for with special non- ad valorem assessments paid by
benefitting property owners.
GENERAL INFORMATION
At the April Town Council meeting the Town Council approved staff's request for a $5 million LOC
to provide interim financing for the above referenced project types. We reduced the amount to $2
million to reduce the fees associated with the LOC.
The LOC and any rollover LOC's that may follow are essentially structured to be a Bond
Anticipation Note (BAN). A BAN is a short-term interest-bearing security issued in anticipation
of future bond issues. Knowing that the proceeds of a future bond issue will cover the
anticipation note(s), the issuing bodies (Town) use the notes as short-term financing. Think of a
BAN as a construction loan you might receive from your bank while you are constructing your
home. Once the home's construction is finished and all costs that were drawn against the
construction loan are tabulated, this dollar amount is rolled over into a mortgage and the
construction loan is paid off at closing. A BAN does the same thing. A BAN is municipal bridge
financing. The Town knows that it will either issue permanent financing using special
assessment bonds or finance the costs internally if capacity exists and it makes good business
sense to do so.
Once each project is completed we may seek competitive bids for tax exempt permanent
financing for each project, or group of projects, if they are completed at approximately the same
time and the same payback periods are desired. The only exception to this will be if 100% of the
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property owners wish to be assessed 100% of the funds owed by them in one year on their
property tax bill or if internal financing is more attractive.
Projects being planned at this time potentially funded by this and/or other interim financing are:
➢ Via Fontana Underground Conversion Project
➢ Everglades Island Underground Conversion Project
➢ Lakeview Towers 300 Block Dunbar Road Underground Conversion Project
➢ 400 Block Peruvian Avenue Streetscape Project
➢ 100 Block Peruvian Avenue Streetlight Upgrade Project
When this LOC is concluded one year from now or before that if deemed prudent, I would like for
the Town Council to consider switching to internal financing of special non-ad valorem projects.
Bank fees will disappear, the Town will make money by adding basis points to its opportunity cost
for financing these interim project costs and citizens will save money on their assessments. It appears
to be a win-win situation that should be given strong consideration.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The direct fiscal impact to the Town is estimated to be equal the amount of project costs charged to
the LOC,plus the costs associated with the LOC, not to exceed$2 million. However, these costs will
be offset 100% by non-ad valorem assessments to be levied against those properties benefitting from
the improvements constructed.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Town's bond counsel prepared Resolution No. 96-11. The Line of Credit Agreement and
Revolving Line of Credit Note were prepared by the bank bond counsel and have been reviewed by
Town bond counsel.
TGB/ab
Attachment
cc: John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Jane Struder, Director of Finance
Richard Miller, Esq., Edwards &Angell
Mark David Adams, Esq.,Edwards & Angell
N:TGB/Agenda Items/2011/LOC with Wells Fargo for UG and Other Projects Res.No.96-11080611 TCM
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA (THE "TOWN"),
APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTE BY THE TOWN IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
RELATIVE TO THE FINANCING OF BURYING CERTAIN UTILITY
CABLES WITHIN THE TOWN, CERTAIN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED CAPITAL PROJECTS;
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE TOWN TO DO ALL
OTHER THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT AND SAID
REVENUE NOTE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Palm Beach, Florida (the "Town"), pursuant to the
provisions of the Florida Constitution; the Town Charter of the Town as amended and
supplemented; Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, as amended and supplemented; and other
applicable provisions of law (collectively, "Act") is authorized to borrow money, contract loans
and issue bonds, notes or other obligations or evidences of indebtedness of any type or character
to finance the undertaking of any capital or other project for purposes permitted under Florida
law; and
WHEREAS, for public safety and aesthetic reasons the Town has determined it is
necessary to bury certain utility cables within the Town, make certain streetscape improvements
and provide for related capital projects (collectively, the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the "Financial Institution") has agreed to
provide a revolving line of credit to the Town in an amount of not exceeding $2,000,000
outstanding at any time (with total draws that may not exceed $10,000,000) to be used by the
Town to finance a portion of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Financial Institution's commitment to provide a line of credit to
the Town is conditioned upon the Town agreeing to secure its obligations under the Note (as
defined herein) in the manner and to extent set forth in the Line of Credit Agreement (as defined
herein); and
WHEREAS, the Town deems it to be in its best interest to enter into a line of
credit agreement with the Financial Institution, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A
(the "Line of Credit Agreement"), for the purpose of setting forth the terms and provisions by
which the Financial Institution will permit the Town to make total drawings of $10,000,000;
provided that the amount outstanding under the line of credit may not exceed $2,000,000 at any
time; and
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WHEREAS, the form of the Note, the terms and the rights, security and remedies
of the holder of the Note shall be as prescribed in the Line of Credit Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Definitions. Any term not otherwise defined in this Resolution
shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Line of Credit Agreement.
SECTION 2. Authority for this Resolution. This Resolution is adopted
pursuant to the provisions of the Act.
SECTION 3. Resolution Constitutes Contract. In consideration of the
acceptance of the Note authorized to be issued hereunder and under the Line of Credit
Agreement by those who shall hold the same from time to time, this Resolution shall be deemed
to be and shall constitute a contract between the Town, and such Noteholder and the covenants
and agreements herein set forth to be performed by said Town shall be for the equal benefit,
protection and security of the respective Noteholders.
SECTION 4. The Line of Credit Agreement. The Line of Credit Agreement,
in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved. The
Mayor or the Town Council President is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and the Town
Clerk, or any Deputy Town Clerk to attest, the Line of Credit Agreement and to deliver the same
to the Financial Institution substantially in the form presented to this meeting, but with such
changes, insertions and omissions (upon advice of the Town Attorney and Bond Counsel) as
shall be approved by the Mayor or Town Council President (such approval to be conclusively
evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof), and the Town Clerk, or any Deputy Town
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix and attest the seal of the Town thereto.
Additionally, the execution and delivery of the Line of Credit Agreement shall be subject to
delivery by the Financial Institution of a truth-in-bonding statement and disclosure statement as
required by Section 218.385 of the Florida Statutes.
SECTION 5. Authorization of the Note. Subject and pursuant to the provisions
of this Resolution and the Line of Credit Agreement, an obligation of the Town, to be known as
"Town of Palm Beach, Revolving Line of Credit Note" (with such other designation as the Town
shall deem appropriate at the time of execution and delivery thereof) (the "Note") is hereby
authorized to be issued in aggregate principal amount of not exceeding TWO MILLION
DOLLARS ($2,000,000) for the purpose of financing the Project, costs of issuance, capitalized
interest and related non-use facility fees.
SECTION 6. Designation of Note as Town's "Oualified Tax-Exempt
Obligation." The Town does not expect to issue more than $10,000,000 in tax-exempt
obligations during the calendar year ending December 31, 2011, and, therefore, the Town hereby
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designates the Note, as the Town's "qualified tax-exempt obligation," as such term is defined in
Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended(the "Code").
SECTION 7. Description of the Note. The text of the Note shall be
substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A to the Line of Credit Agreement, with such
omissions, insertions and variations as may be necessary and desirable. The Note shall be in
typewritten form and shall be dated the date of its delivery and bear interest from its date at the
rate or rates set forth in the Note.
All payments of principal of and interest on the Note shall be payable in any coin
or currency of the United States of America which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for the
payment of public and private debts and shall be made to the Noteholder thereof by check mailed
to the Noteholder at the address designated in writing by the Noteholder for purposes of payment
or by bank wire or bank transfer as such Noteholder may specify in writing to the Town or
otherwise as the Town and such Noteholder may agree.
SECTION 8. Execution of the Note. The Note shall be executed in the name of
the Town by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and the official seal shall be affixed
thereto, or imprinted or reproduced thereon, and attested by the manual or facsimile signature of
the Town Clerk. In case any one or more of the officers, who shall have signed or sealed the
Note, shall cease to be such officer of the Town, as the case may be, before the Note so signed
and sealed shall have been actually delivered, such Note may nevertheless be delivered as herein
provided and may be issued as if the person who signed or sealed such Note had not ceased to
hold such office. Any Note may be signed and sealed on behalf of the Town by such person who
at the actual time of the execution of such Note shall hold the proper office, although at the date
the Note shall actually be delivered, such person may not have held such office or may not have
been so authorized.
SECTION 9. Application of Note Proceeds. Proceeds of the Note shall be used
for purposes of financing the Costs of the Project as described in the Line of Credit Agreement.
SECTION 10. Tax Covenant. In order to maintain the exclusion from gross
income for purposes of Federal income taxation of interest on the Note, the Town shall comply
with each requirement of the Code necessary to maintain the exclusion of interest on the Note
from gross income for Federal income tax purposes. In furtherance of the covenant contained in
the preceding sentence, the Town agrees to continually comply with the provisions of the Tax
Certificate to be executed by the Town, at the time the Note is issued, as such certificate may be
amended from time to time, as a source of guidance for achieving compliance with the Code
(herein referred to as the "Tax Certificate").
The Town shall make any and all payments required to be made to the United
States Department of the Treasury in connection with the Note pursuant to Section 148(f) of the
Code from amounts on deposit in the funds and accounts established under this Resolution and
available therefor.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Resolution to the contrary, so long as
necessary in order to maintain the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Note for
Federal income tax purposes, the covenants contained in this Section shall survive the payment
of the Note and the interest thereon, including any payment or defeasance thereof.
The Town shall not use or permit the use of any of the proceeds of the Note, or
any other funds of the Town, directly or indirectly, to acquire any securities, obligations or other
investment property, and shall not take or permit to be taken any other action or actions, which
would cause any Note to be an "arbitrage bond" as defined in Section 148 of the Code.
SECTION 11. Covenant To Budget And Appropriate/Pledge of Proceeds of
Refunding Bonds. The Town covenants and agrees to appropriate in its annual budget, by
amendment, if necessary, from non-ad valorem revenues lawfully available, amounts sufficient to
pay the principal of and interest on the Note when due, whether at maturity or by mandatory
sinking fund redemption, all in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution and the Line of
Credit Agreement. Such covenant and agreement on the part of the Town to budget and
appropriate such amounts of non-ad valorem revenues shall be cumulative to the extent not paid,
and shall continue until such non-ad valorem revenues or other legally available funds in
amounts sufficient to make all such required payments shall have been budgeted, appropriated
and actually paid. Notwithstanding the foregoing covenant of the Town, the Town does not
covenant to maintain any services or programs, now provided or maintained by the Town, which
generate non-ad valorem revenues.
Additionally, to the extent that the Town issues debt obligations ("Refunding Bonds")
specifically to refund the Note, the Town shall duly and punctually apply proceeds of any
Refunding Bonds to the payment of outstanding principal of and interest on the Note. The Town
hereby grants the Financial Institution a lien on and pledge of proceeds of the Refunding Bonds.
The Note and the Line of Credit Agreement shall not be or constitute general obligations
or indebtedness of the Town within the meaning of the Constitution of Florida, but shall be
payable from and secured solely by the covenant of the Town to budget and appropriate non-ad
valorem revenues, and from a lien on and pledge of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds, in the
manner and to the extent provided in the Line of Credit Agreement and in the Note. No
Noteholder shall ever have the right to compel the exercise of the ad valorem taxing power of the
Town or taxation in any form on any real or personal property to pay the Note or the interest
thereon. The Noteholder shall have no lien upon any real or tangible personal property of the
Town.
SECTION 12. Modification or Amendment. No modification or amendment of
this Resolution or of any resolution amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto, may be made
without the consent in writing of the Financial Institution.
SECTION 13. Additional Authorization. That the Mayor, the Town Clerk, and
any other proper official of the Town, be and each of them is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and deliver any and all documents and instruments, including a rate cap, if deemed cost
effective by the Mayor upon advice of the Town's Finance Director, and to do and cause to be
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done any and all acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out the transactions
contemplated by this Resolution and the Line of Credit Agreement.
SECTION 14. Remedies of Noteholder. Should the Town default in its
obligations created by this Resolution or the Line of Credit Agreement the Financial Institution,
may, in addition to any remedy set forth in this Resolution, or the Line of Credit Agreement,
either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding in any court of
competent jurisdiction, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State of
Florida, or granted and contained in this Resolution or the Line of Credit Agreement, and may
enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this Resolution, the Line of Credit
Agreement, or by any applicable statutes to be performed by the Town or by any officer thereof.
SECTION 15. Severability of Invalid Provisions. If any one or more of the
covenants, agreements or provisions of this Resolution should be held contrary to any express
provision of law or contrary to the policy of express law, though not expressly prohibited, or
against public policy, or shall for any reason whatsoever be held invalid, then such covenants,
agreements or provisions shall be null and void and shall be deemed separate from the remaining
covenants, agreements or provisions, and shall in no way affect the validity of any of the other
provisions of this Resolution.
SECTION 16. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage
in the manner provided by law.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular session on this 91h day of August 2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow,
Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick,
Town Council President Pro-Tem
William J. Diamond,
Town Council Member
Richard M. Kleid,
ATTEST: Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens Michael J. Pucillo,
Town Clerk Town Council Member
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July 28, 2011
Mr, Peter Elwell
Town Manager
Town of Palm Beach
360 South County Road, 2nd Floor
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Dear Mr. Elwell:
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the "Bank") is pleased to submit the Commitment
described below to the Town of Palm Beach, Florida (the "Town") subject to the following terms
and conditions:
Borrower: Town of Palm Beach, Florida (the "Town")
Amount: $2,000,000
Facility[Term: Revolving Line of Credit. Bank's commitment to tend shall terminate 364
days from closing. This facility shall be repayable in monthly payments of
accrued interest only untii the maturity date when ail remaining principal
and interest shall be due. Interest shall accrue based on a 30 day month
a 360 day year basis.
The Town may request an extension in writing at any time, but no more
than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the Line of Credit. The Bank
will respond in writing within 45 days of receipt of a written request. The
Bank's determination to accept or reject any such request shall be within
the Bank's sole and absolute discretion. The failure of the Bank to
respond to a request shall be deemed a denial of a request. The terms of
each extension will be determined by mutual agreement after such
analysis and due diligence as the Bank may require.
Draws: The Town may borrow, repay and re-borrow principal under this facility
provided no event of default has occurred and all of the following
conditions are met:
1) The total amount of outstandings pursuant to this facility at any given
time shall be not exceed $2,000,000,
2) The total of all draws may not exceed $10,000,000.
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2) The Town continues to maintain a depository relationship with the
Bank.
Purpose- To provide interim financing for the Town Underground utility line project
(including the relocation and burying of utility cable, making related
streetscape improvements and other related capital projects) in
anticipation of the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Security: The Facility will be secured by the first net bond or other debt proceeds
issued for the project and a Covenant to Budget and Appropriate from all
Legally Available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues. (the "Pledged Revenues").
Interest Rate: Bank-Qualified Variable Rate: One-Month LIBOR plus 100 basis points,
adjusted monthly. As of July 20, 2011, the rate would have been 1.19%.
LIBOR is that rate as shown on the Telerate System, page 3750. The rate
will be based on LIBOR two business days prior to the first draw. LIBOR
will be reset monthly on the first day of the month based on LIBOR two
business days prior to the first day of the month which rate will apply to
outstanding balances and draws made during the month.
Unused Fee: 25 basis points on any undrawn amount of the Line payable quarterly.
Prepayment: The loan may be prepaid at any time without penalty.
Conditions
1. The Town, by official action, shall approve entering into this commitment and the loan
facility described herein; it shall cause any borrowing under this facility to be designated
as a "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation" pursuant to Section 265(b)(3)(B) Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Should subsequent but currently unforeseen events cause any borrowing under this
facility to be determined to not be a "qualified obligation" pursuant to Section 265(b)
(3)(B), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the Bank shall adjust the interest
rate on any outstanding hereunder so that it shall receive the same after tax yield
equivalent contemplated as of the time of this commitment,
2. The interest rate on this Note shall be subject to adjustment as set forth below.
If i) a "Determination of Taxability" (as defined below) shall occur or ii) state or federal
tax laws or regulations are amended to cause the interest on the Note to be taxable, to
be subject to a minimum tax or an alternative minimum tax or to otherwise decrease the
after tax yield on the Note to the Bank (directly or indirectly, in whole or in part), then the
interest on the Note shall be adjusted to cause the yield on the Note, after payment of
any increase in tax, to equal what the yield on the Note would have been in the absence
of such Determination of Taxability or change or amendment in tax laws or regulations.
For purposes hereof, "Determination of Taxability" means the circumstance of the
interest on the Note becoming includable for federal income tax purposes in the gross
income of the Bank, regardless of whether caused by or within the control of the Issuer.
A Determination of Taxability will be deemed to have occurred upon (i) the receipt by the
Issuer or the Bank of an original or a copy of an Internal Revenue Service Technical
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Advice Memorandum or Statutory Notice of Deficiency; (ii) the issuance of any public or
private ruling of the Internal Revenue Service; or (iii) receipt by the Issuer or Bank of an
opinion of counsel experienced in tax matters relating to municipal bonds, in each case
to the effect that the interest on the Note is not excluded from in the gross income of the
Bank for federal income tax purposes.
The above adjustments shall be cumulative, but in no event shall the interest on the
Note exceed the maximum permitted by law. The above adjustments to the interest rate
on the Note shall be effective for all periods during which tax treatment of the interest on
the Note by the Bank is the affected. Proper partial adjustment shall be made if the tax
law change is effective after the first day of the Bank's tax year or if the interest on the
Note does not accrue for the entire tax year of the Bank. Adjustments which create a
circular calculation because the interest on the Note is affected by the calculation shall
be carried out sequentially, increasing the interest on the Note accordingly in each
successive calculation using as the new value the increase in the interest rate on the
Note, until the change on the interest rate on the note caused by the next successive
calculation of the adjustment is de minimis.
3. All legally available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues shall mean all revenues of the Town
derived from any source whatsoever, other than Ad Valorem taxation on real and
personal property, and legally available to make the loan repayments required under this
proposal, but only after provision has been made by the Town for payment of services
and programs which are for essential public purposes affecting the health, welfare and
safety of the inhabitants of the Town or which are legally mandated by applicable law.
So long as there are legally available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues, the Town may not fail
to budget and appropriate debt service in order to balance its budget. The foregoing
covenant to budget and appropriate shall be deemed to require appropriation, in the
manner set forth above, of Non-Ad Valorem Revenues ratably to pay the obligations
hereunder and all other Additional Covenant Debt. The Issuer will not enter into any
covenant to budget and appropriate from Non-Ad Valorem revenues which is in any
manner prior or senior to its obligations hereunder. Additional Covenant Debt shall
mean indebtedness of the Issuer heretofore or hereafter issued which contains a
covenant by the Issuer to budget and appropriate from Non-Ad Valorem Revenues
amount sufficient to pay the principal, interest and premium, if any, on such debt as
same becomes due and payable, all in a form similar to the covenant described
herein.
4. For each fiscal year during the term of the loan, and prior to the incurrence of
Additional debt secured by a Covenant to Budget and Appropriate from all Legally
Available Non-Ad Valorem Revenues, the average of the prior two years Legally
Available Non Ad Valorem Revenues as defined above, must cover existing and
projected maximum annual debt service on debt secured by and/or payable from
such Revenues by at least 1 .5x, For purposes of calculating maximum annual debt
service, variable rate debt shall be assumed to bear interest at the higher of 6% per
annum or the actual interest rate borne by the loan for the month preceding the
date of calculation. Moreover, the subject loan shall be assumed to be fully funded
and amortizing over 5 years.
5. Loan, documents relating to this facility shall be prepared by counsel for the Bank.
Closing will be conditioned upon receipt by the Bank of a standard opinion from
Bank counsel as to the due authorization and enforceability of the documents and
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as to tax-exemption under state and federal law, and an opinion of the issuer's
attorney as to litigation and other matters. The loan documents and such opinions
shall be in form and content acceptable to the Bank. Documents must be available
for review at least 5 business days prior to closing. The Bank Counsel will charge a
fee of $10,000-00. All costs relating to the preparation of documents, including
the Bank counsel fee, will be paid by the Town (whether or not the transaction
closes).
& On an ongoing basis, the Town agrees that it shall deliver to the Bank printed copies of,
its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report when available, or within 270 days of each
fiscal year end, whichever is sooner, a Current Year Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Plan within 60 days of its Fiscal Year End and any other such information
as reasonably requested by Bank. Additionally, the Town shall annually provide an
Anti-Dilution Certificate, (Exhibit A attached), certifying that it is in compliance with
the required ratio as set forth in condition (4) above. Prior to closing the attached
Exhibit A must be signed and returned to the Bank.
7. This Commitment shall remain in full force and effect through 3.00 p.m., local time,
August 10, 2011, at which time, if not accepted by execution of the acceptance clause
below and mailed to the Bank at its 450 S. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach Florida
33401 office to my attention, this Commitment shall expire and shall not be enforceable
by either the Bank or the Town unless extended by the Bank in writing. Unless extended
by the Bank in writing, this facility must close on or prior to August 31, 2011 after which
this commitment shall expire.
8. If the Bank chooses to waive any covenant, paragraph, or provision of this Commitment,
or if any covenant, paragraph, or provision of this Commitment is construed by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, it shall not affect the applicability, validity or
enforceability of the remaining covenants, paragraphs or provisions.
9. The preceding terms and conditions are not exhaustive. Any final documents will include
other covenants, terms and closing conditions as are customarily required by the Bank
for similar transactions including but not limited to a Cross Default with other debt,
Default Rate of the higher of the Note Rate + 3% or Prime + 3%, Events of Default,
Acceleration upon Default and waiver of jury trial, most favored nation provision, such
that more restrictive covenants, ratios and tests, and greater remedies under the
Obligor's other like secured debt instruments shall be automatically deemed
incorporated, mutatis mutandis, into the loan documents, and prohibitions on the use of
bond proceeds for leveraged or margined investments and on speculative derivative
transactions, in each case without the prior written consent of the Bank. To the extent
permitted by law the loan documents will include customary interest rate recapture
("clawback") language allowing the Bank to recover interest in excess of any maximum
interest rate imposed by law. This Commitment Letter shall not survive closing.
10. To ensure current pricing the Town must maintain its primary depository and operating
accounts and treasury services with the Bank. Should the Town discontinue their
principal depository and treasury services relationship with the Bank, a review and
change of the pricing may be required by the Bank.
11. The Town represents and agrees that all information provided to the Bank is correct and
complete. No material adverse change may occur in the business condition, operations,
or performance of the Town nor may any adverse circumstance be discovered as to, the
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financial condition of the Town prior to closing, The Bank's obligations under this
Commitment are conditioned on the fulfillment to the Bank's sole satisfaction of each
term and condition referenced by this Commitment. No change may occur in any law,
rule or regulation (or their interpretation or administration), that, in each case, may
adversely affect the consummation of the transaction, to be determined in the Bank's
sole discretion;
12. This Commitment supersedes all prior Commitments and proposals with respect to this
transaction, whether written or oral, including any previous loan proposals made by the
Bank or anyone acting within its authorization. No modification shall be valid unless in
writing and signed by an authorized Officer of the Bank. This Commitment is not
assignable and no entity other than the Town shall be entitled to rely on this
Commitment.
13. The Bank will make the loan for its own account and not with the intent to distribute the
loan or interests therein. However, the Bank may in the future enter into participation
agreements or securitization transactions with respect to the loan. No transfer
restrictions will apply to the loan. If requested, the Bank will deliver an appropriate
investor letter at closing.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association appreciates the opportunity to submit this Commitment
to you and looks forward to your favorable response. Should you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact me at 561-650-2364.
Best Regards,
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
William Dane Sheldon
Senior Vice President
ACCEPTANCE
The above Commitment is hereby accepted on the terms and conditions outlined therein by
authority of the Governing Board of the Town:
Closing Date:
By: Date,
Its:
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EXHIBIT
Town of Palm Beach
2010A and B Bonds
Non-Self-Supporting Debt Coverage Test
Maximum
Annual Debt
Current Outstanding Debt: Service
2010A Public Improvement 60,025,255 3,624,500
2010B Worth Avenue 14,359,288 866,500
4,491,000
Special Assessment Revenue-Worth Avenue 959,300 FY11 Collections
(not included in Non Ad Valorem Revenue)
Non-Ad Valorem Revenues $20,572,603 FY2011 Budget
Bond Covenants w/Worth Avenue Debt
2010A Maximum Debt Service 3,624,500
2010B Worth Avenue 866,500
Total Debt Service 4,491,000
2 times Maximum Debt Service shall be x2
Less Than Total Non Ad Valorem Revenue $8,982,000 $5,795,302 Remaining Potential Debt Service
Non-Self Supporting Debt
2010A Maximum Debt Service 3,624,500
Worth Avenue Maximum Debt Service 866,500
Capital Lease Payments-FY2011 0
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Total Non-Self Supporting Debt 4,491,000
Non Ad Valorem Revenues must be greater x2
than 2 times Non-Self-Supporting Debt $8,982,000 $5,795,302 Remaining Potential Debt Service
Non-Self-Supporting Debt Limit
50%of Non-Ad Valorem Revenues $10,286,302
Bond Covenants w/o Worth Avenue Debt
2010A Maximum Debt Service 3,624,500
2010B Worth Avenue 0
Total Debt Service 3,624,500
2 times Maximum Debt Service shall be x2
Less Than Total Non Ad Valorem Revenue $7,249,000 $6,661,802 Remaining Potential Debt Service
Non-Self Supporting Debt
2010A Maximum Debt Service 3,624,500
Worth Avenue Maximum Debt Service 0
Capital Lease Payments-FY2011 0
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Total Non-Self Supporting Debt 3,624,500
Non Ad Valorem Revenues must be greater x2
than 2 times Non-Self-Supporting Debt $7,249,000 $6,661,802 Remaining Potential Debt Service
Non-Self-Supporting Debt Limit 10,286,302
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LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
This Line of Credit Agreement is made and entered into this 15th day of August,2011,by
and between the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, a municipal corporation in the State of Florida, and
its successors and assigns (the "Town"), and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., a national banking
association, and its successors and assigns (the "Bank").
WHEREAS, on August , 2011, the Town adopted Resolution No. (the
"Resolution"),authorizing a revolving line of credit loan(the"Line of Credit")with the Bank in the
principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for the purpose of providing interim financing of
burying certain utility cables within the Town,certain streetscape improvements and related capital
projects in anticipation of the issuance of bonds or other debt (collectively, the"Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Town hereby determines that it is desirable and in the best interest of the
Town to enter into this Agreement whereby the Town will have access to the Line of Credit, the
principal amount outstanding on which shall not exceed $2,000,000, to be used to pay the costs of
the Project; and
WHEREAS, the obligation of the Town to repay draws made on the Line of Credit shall be
evidenced by the delivery by the Town of its Revolving Line of Credit Note, Series 2011 in the
principal amount of$2,000,000 (the "Note"); and
WHEREAS,the Note shall be issued pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Resolution
and this Agreement; and
WHEREAS,the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Town have been authorized
by the Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby and in
consideration for the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, DO HEREBY AGREE as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. As used herein, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Act"means,as applicable,Article VIII,Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Florida,
Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, the Charter of the Town, and other applicable provisions of law.
"Agreement"means this Line of Credit Agreement between the Town and the Bank, as the
same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time.
"Annual Budget" means the annual budget prepared by the Town for each Fiscal Year in
accordance with Section 10 below and in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
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"Bank"means Wells Fargo Bank,N.A.,the initial purchaser of the Note, and its successors
and assigns.
"Business Day" means any day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or day on which banking
institutions in Palm Beach County, Florida are authorized to be closed.
"Clerk" means the Town Clerk or any Deputy Town Clerk.
"Costs of the Project"means with respect to the Project, all items of cost authorized by the
Act, including the costs of issuance of the Note, capitalized interest and related non-use fees.
"Dated Date" means the date of issuance of the Note.
"Default Rate"means the greater of(a)three hundred basis points(3.00%)in excess of the
rate otherwise borne by the Note or(b) three hundred basis points (3.00%) in excess of the Prime
Rate.
"Event of Default" means any of the events described in Section 15(A) hereof.
"Draw Period"means the period beginning on the date of issuance of the Note, and ending
on July 31, 2012.
"Fiscal Year" means the period commencing on October 1 of each year and ending on the
succeeding September 30,or such other consecutive 12-monthperiod as maybe hereafter designated
as the fiscal year of the Town pursuant to general law.
"Governing Body" means the Town Council of the Town, or its successor in function.
"LIBOR" means the London Interbank Offered Rate as posted by the British Bankers
Association as shown on the Telerate System, page 3750, for U.S. dollar deposits of a stated
maturity.
"Maturity Date" means August 14, 2012.
"Mayor"means the Mayor of the Town or,in the Mayor's absence,the Vice-Mayor,or such
other persons as may be duly authorized to act on the Mayor's behalf.
"Non-Ad Valorem Revenues" means all revenues of the Town derived from any source
whatsoever, other than ad valorem taxation on real and personal property, which are legally
available for payment by the Town of debt service on the Note,after the payment of the principal of and
interest on any other obligations of the Town hereafter issued which have a prior pledge on any source
of the Non-Ad Valorem Revenues,and Project Grant Moneys,but only after provision has been made
by the Town for payment of services and programs which are for essential public purposes affecting
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the health, welfare and safety of the inhabitants of the Town, or which are legally mandated by
applicable law;provided,however,that for the purposes of the coverage and additional bonds tests set
forth in Section 12 hereof,"Non-Ad Valorem Revenues"shall mean all revenues of the Town derived
from any source whatever, other than ad valorem taxation on real and personal property, which are
legally available for payment by the Town of Non-Self-Supporting Debt, excluding Project Grant
Moneys,non-ad valorem special assessments which are exclusively pledged to the payment of Special
Assessment Obligations and Direct Payments. The foregoing notwithstanding in the event any bonds of
the Town are additionally secured by non-ad valorem special assessments and if debt service on such
bonds is not permitted to be directly offset pursuant to Section 12 hereof by the amount of non-ad
valorem special assessments collected during the prior Fiscal Year, the Town may treat such non-ad
valorem special assessments as "Non-Ad Valorem Revenues" for purposes of the coverage and
additional bonds tests set forth in Section 12 hereof.
"Note" means the Town's Revolving Line of Credit Note, authorized to be issued by the
Town and outstanding from time to time in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed$2,000,000,
the form of which is attached as Exhibit "A" hereto.
"Noteholder"or"Holder"means the registered owner(or its authorized representative)of the
Note.
"Prime Rate"means the rate quoted from time to time as the Bank as its"prime rate"(which
may not be the lowest or best interest rate offered to customers of the Bank),or in the event the Bank
ceases to quote a"prime rate, " "prime rate" shall mean the rate quoted in the Wall Street Journal
from time to time as the"prime rate," or, if the Wall Street Journal ceases publication or ceases to
quote a "prime rate," such alternate interest rate as shall, in the reasonable opinion of the Bank,
approximate such rate.
"Project"means the burying of certain utility cables within the Town,the making of certain
streetscape improvements and related capital projects, and costs related thereto.
"Refunding Bonds" means obligations specifically issued to refund the Note.
"Resolution" means Resolution No. , adopted by the Governing Body on August 9,
2011, authorizing the Town enter into this Agreement and issue the Note.
"State" means the State of Florida.
"Town" means the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, a municipal corporation in the State.
SECTION 2. ISSUANCE OF NOTE. Subject and pursuant to the provisions of the
Resolution,a note to be known as"Town of Palm Beach,Florida,Revolving Line of Credit Note"is
hereby authorized to be issued and outstanding from time to time in an aggregate principal amount
not to exceed Two Million Dollars($2,000,000.00)for the purpose of financing Costs of the Project.
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The Town agrees not to use the proceeds of the Note for any other purpose without the written
approval of the Bank. The Town shall not use the proceeds of the Note for leveraged or margined
investments, or on speculative derivative transactions. The Bank agrees to make advances on the
Note from time to time, but only upon compliance by the Town with the provisions hereof.
SECTION 3. DESCRIPTION OF NOTE.
The Note shall be issued in one(1)typewritten certificate,shall be dated the Dated Date and
shall mature on the Maturity Date. Draws will be permitted to be made on the Note from time to
time during the Draw Period,but or more than$2,000,000 in principal amount may be outstanding at
any time. The Note shall bear interest at the variable rate equal to LIBOR plus one hundred basis
points (1.00%), adjusted monthly as provided in the Note. Accrued interest on the Note shall be
payable,based on the amount drawn by the Town from time to time pursuant to this Line of Credit
Agreement,on December 1,2011,March 1,2012,June 1,2012 and on the Maturity Date. Principal
of the Note shall be due and payable at maturity.Interest on the Note shall be paid in arrears and will
be calculated on the basis of a 365/366 day year for the actual number of days elapsed.Details of the
Note, shall be as provided in the form of Note attached as Exhibit"A"hereto.
The Note shall be in registered form,contain substantially the same terms and conditions as
set forth in Exhibit"A"hereto, shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America,
and the principal thereof, interest thereon and any other payments thereunder shall be payable by
check, wire, draft or bank transfer to the Holder at such address as may be provided in writing by
such Holder to the Clerk. So long as the Note shall remain outstanding,the Town shall maintain and
keep books for the registration and transfer of the Note. The Note may be assigned as provided in the
form of Note attached as Exhibit"A" hereto.
SECTION 4. EXECUTION OF NOTE. The Note shall be executed in the name of the
Town by the manual signature of the Mayor,the seal of the Town shall be imprinted,reproduced or
lithographed on the Note, and the Note shall be attested to by the manual signature of the Clerk. If
any officer whose signature appears on the Note ceases to hold office before the delivery of such
Note,such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes.In addition,the Note
may bear the signature of, or may be signed by, such persons as at the actual time of execution of
such Note shall be the proper officers to sign the Note although at the date of the Note or the date of
delivery thereof such persons may not have been such officers.
SECTION 5. NOTE MUTILATED,DESTROYED,STOLEN OR LOST. If the Note is
mutilated, destroyed, stolen or lost, the Town may, in its discretion (i) deliver a duplicate
replacement Note, or(ii)pay a Note that has matured or is about to mature.A mutilated Note shall
be surrendered to and canceled by the Clerk or its duly authorized agent. The Holder must furnish
the Town or its agent proof of ownership of any destroyed, stolen or lost Note; post satisfactory
indemnity;comply with any reasonable conditions the Town or its agent may prescribe;and pay the
Town's or its agent's reasonable expenses.
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Any such duplicate Note shall constitute an original contractual obligation on the part of the
Town whether or not the destroyed, stolen, or lost Note be at any time found by anyone, and such
duplicate Note shall be entitled to equal and proportionate benefits and rights as to lien on, and
source of and security for payment from,the funds pledged to the payment of the Note so mutilated,
destroyed, stolen or lost.
SECTION 6. PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION. The Note may be prepaid in whole or
in part at any time prior to maturity without premium or penalty in the manner provided in the form
of Note attached as Exhibit "A" hereto. The Note shall be prepaid within ten (10) days of the
issuance of Refunding Bonds, out of the proceeds thereof.
SECTION 7. COVENANT TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE.The Town covenants
and agrees to appropriate in its Annual Budget,by amendment,if necessary,from Non-Ad Valorem
Revenues in each Fiscal Year, amounts sufficient to pay the principal of, redemption price, if
applicable, and interest on the Note in such Fiscal Year, until the Note is paid in full. So long as
there are Non-Ad Valorem Revenues, the Town may not fail to budget and appropriate the debt
service on the Note in order to balance its budget. The foregoing covenant shall be deemed to
require appropriation, in the manner set forth above, of Non-Ad Valorem Revenues ratably to pay
the obligations of the Town hereunder and under the Note and all other debt of the Town which
contains a covenant by the Town to budget and appropriate from Non-Ad Valorem Revenues an
amount sufficient to pay the principal, interest and premium, if any, on such debt ("Additional
Covenant Debt"). Such covenant and agreement on the part of the Town to budget and appropriate
such amounts of Non-Ad Valorem Revenues shall be cumulative to the extent not paid, and shall
continue until Non-Ad Valorem Revenues or other legally available funds in amounts sufficient to
make all such required payments shall have been budgeted, appropriated and actually paid.
Notwithstanding the foregoing covenant of the Town,the Town does not covenant to maintain any
services or programs, now provided or maintained by the Town,which generate Non-Ad Valorem
Revenues.
Such covenant to budget and appropriate does not create any lien upon or pledge of such
Non-Ad Valorem Revenues,nor,except as provided in Section 12 hereof,does it preclude the Town
from pledging in the future a particular source or sources of Non-Ad Valorem Revenues. Such
covenant to budget and appropriate Non-Ad Valorem Revenues is subject in all respects to the
payment of obligations heretofore or hereafter (but only to the extent permitted by Section 12
hereof) entered into, including but not limited to the payment of debt service on bonds and other
debt instruments. However, the covenant to budget and appropriate in its Annual Budget for the
purposes and in the manner stated herein shall have the effect of making available in the manner
described herein Non-Ad Valorem Revenues and placing on the Town a positive duty to budget and
appropriate, by amendment if necessary, amounts sufficient to meet its obligations hereunder.
SECTION 8. PAYMENT FROM PROCEEDS OF REFUNDING BONDS. The Town
shall duly and punctually apply the proceeds of any Refunding Bonds to the payment of the
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outstanding principal of and interest on the Note. The Town hereby grants the Bank a lien on and
pledge of such proceeds.
SECTION 9. NOTE NOT TO BE GENERAL INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TOWN.
The Note shall not be or constitute a general obligation or indebtedness of the Town within the
meaning of the Constitution of Florida,but shall be payable from and secured solely by the covenant
of the Town to budget and appropriate Non-Ad Valorem Revenues,and from a lien on and pledge of
the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds, in the manner and to the extent herein and in the Note
provided. No Holder shall ever have the right to compel the exercise of the ad valorem taxing power
of the Town or taxation in any form on any real or personal property to pay the Note or the interest
thereon. The Holder shall have no lien upon any real or tangible personal property of the Town.
SECTION 10. OPERATING BUDGET;FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Before the first
day of each Fiscal Year the Governing Body shall prepare, approve and adopt in the manner
prescribed by law, a detailed Annual Budget. Such Annual Budget shall provide for revenues
sufficient to comply with the Town's obligations hereunder, including any unsatisfied obligations
from prior Fiscal Years. The Town shall annually provide to the Bank printed copies of(a) the
Town's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,including audited financial statements,within 270
days of the end of each Fiscal Year,and(b)a current year operating budget and capital improvement
plan,within sixty(60) days of the beginning of each Fiscal Year. The Town will also provide the
Bank any other financial information that it shall reasonably request.
SECTION 11. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING DRAWS ON THE NOTE.
(a) Draw Limitations. The total principal amount outstanding on the Note shall never
exceed$2,000,000.Draws on the Note shall be made no more frequently than once a month.
(b) Conditions to Draws. Prior to each draw on the Note, the Town shall provide Bank
with a Draw Certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit"C", including any required
attachments or exhibits.
(c) Repayment of Draws. Each draw shall be repaid no later than the Maturity Date.
(d) Reborrowing. The Town shall be permitted to reborrow amounts that have been
drawn and repaid,so long as an Event of Default has not occurred and be continuing,so long
as the total of all draws made under the Note does not exceed $10,000,000; provided,
however,that after the cumulative draws hereunder equal$2,000,000,no further draws shall
be made by the Town,unless the Town has on or prior to the date of such draw received an
opinion of bond counsel to the effect that taking into account the fact that the cumulative
draws will exceed $2,000,000 (but not exceed $10,000,000) will not in and of itself
adversely affect the exclusion of interest on the Note from gross income for federal income
tax purposes or the status of the Note as a"qualified tax-exempt obligation"for purposes of
Section 265(b)(3)(B) on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
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(e) Honor of Draw Request and Disbursement. The Bank will review each draw request
to satisfy itself that the proceeds of the draw will be used for a purpose permitted hereunder.
Assuming that to be the case, the Bank will honor each draw request no later than the next
succeeding Business Day if the draw request is received by 1:00 p.m., local time, or by the
second succeeding Business Day, if the draw request is received after 1:00 p.m.
SECTION 12. NON-SELF-SUPPORTING DEBT COVERAGE/ADDITIONAL
OBLIGATIONS. The Town covenants that in each Fiscal Year of the Town, while the Note is
outstanding, the total Non-Self-Supporting Debt due for the Fiscal Year of the Town shall not exceed
50%of Non-Ad Valorem Revenues of the Town. In addition,the Town covenants and agrees that it will
not issue any indebtedness or incur any indebtedness payable from or supported by a pledge of the Non-
Ad Valorem Revenues unless the Town can show that following the issuance of or incurrence of such
additional indebtedness, (i)the total amount of Non-Ad Valorem Revenues(based on the most recent
Fiscal Year)will be greater than 2.00 times the Maximum Debt Service, and(ii) the total amount of
Non-Ad Valorem Revenues in each Fiscal Year in which the Note is outstanding(based on reasonable
projections of the Town) will be greater than 2.00 times the Non-Self-Supporting Debt in each such
Fiscal Year. For purposes of the test described in the foregoing sentence Non-Ad Valorem Revenues
shall not include Project Grant Moneys, non-ad valorem special assessments which are exclusively
pledged to the payment of Special Assessment Obligations and Direct Payments. Additionally, for
purposes of meeting the tests set forth in this subparagraph, "debt service"shall be deemed to include
costs due and owing under any reserve account credit facility in effect with respect to any bonds of the
Town, and debt service on any bonds of the Town that are eligible for Direct Payments will be
calculated net of expected Direct Payments. In the event any bonds of the Town are additionally
secured by non-ad valorem special assessments, debt service shall be calculated net of the amount of
such non-ad valorem special assessments collected during the prior Fiscal Year provided that at least
90% of the non-ad valorem special assessments imposed in the prior Fiscal Year are collected. The
foregoing notwithstanding in the event any bonds of the Town are additionally secured by non-ad
valorem special assessments and if debt service on such bonds is not permitted to be directly offset by
the amount of non-ad valorem special assessments collected during the prior Fiscal Year as provided by
the immediately preceding sentence, the Town may treat such non-ad valorem special assessments as
Non-Ad Valorem Revenues for purposes of the foregoing coverage and additional bonds test.
In addition to the foregoing, if the Town's ad valorem revenues in any Fiscal Year do not
equal at least 100% of the Cost of Essential Expenditures in that Fiscal Year, then for purposes of
the above test the amount by which the Cost of Essential Expenditures exceeds the Town's ad
valorem revenues shall be subtracted from Non- Ad Valorem Revenues.
Capitalized terms used in this Section 12,if not otherwise defined, shall have the following meanings:
Cost of Essential Expenditures"means the cost of expenditures necessary for the conducting
of the public safety and general governmental operations of the Town, as shown in the Town's
audited financial statements.
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"Direct Payments"means any direct payments, grants or other subsidies received from the
federal government or the State of Florida relative to debt service on any specific series of bonds of
the Town.
"Maximum Debt Service"shall mean, at any time,the maximum amount required in the then
current or any future fiscal year to pay (i) all Non-Self Supporting Debt, and (ii)the proposed
indebtedness of the Town(A)which will be payable from Non-Ad Valorem Revenues,or(B)for which
the Non-Ad Valorem Revenues will be pledged. In calculating Maximum Debt Service, interest
payments on any bonds of the Town which are eligible to receive Direct Payments shall be calculated
net of expected receipt of such Direct Payments. In the event any bonds of the Town are additionally
secured by non-ad valorem special assessments, for purposes of calculating Maximum Debt Service,
debt service payments shall be calculated net of the amount of such non-ad valorem special assessments
collected during the prior Fiscal Year provided that at least 90% of the non-ad valorem special
assessments imposed in the prior Fiscal Year are collected. In the case of bonds bearing interest at a
variable rate("Variable Rate Bonds")interest on such Variable Rate Bonds shall be assumed to be the
greater of(A)one hundred ten percent(110%)of the average interest rate on such Variable Rate Bonds
during the twenty-four months ending with the month preceding the date of calculation or such shorter
period that such Variable Rate Bonds shall have been outstanding,and(B)the actual rate of interest on
such Variable Rate Bonds on the date of calculation;provided that if a series of Variable Rate Bonds
had not been outstanding prior to the date of calculation,the amount set forth in clause(A)above shall
be calculated as though said Variable Rate Bonds had been outstanding for the twenty-four month
period by using (i) one hundred ten percent (110%) of the average of the Securities Industry and
Financial Markets Association(SIFMA)Municipal Swap Index for the twenty-four months ending with
the month preceding the date of calculation,and(ii)if the Variable Rate Bonds are bonds the interest of
which is includible in the gross income of the holders thereof for federal income tax purposes, l-month
LIBOR.
"Non-Self-Supporting Debt"shall mean debt service on debt obligations of the Town other than
debt obligations relating to an enterprise fund or general obligation bonds of the Town or Special
Assessment Obligations. In the event any bonds of the Town are additionally secured by non-ad
valorem special assessments, debt service shall be calculated net of the amount of non-ad valorem
special assessments collected during the prior fiscal year provided that at least 90% of the non-ad
valorem special assessments imposed in the prior fiscal year are collected. Additionally, interest
payments on Non-Self Supporting Debt shall be calculated net of expected receipt of Direct Payments.
"Project Grant Moneys"shall include any Federal,State,County or other grant moneys relating
to the Project that are legally available to pay principal and/or interest on bonds of the Town,but shall
not include Direct Payments.
"Special Assessment Obligations"shall mean indebtedness payable solely from and secured by
non-ad valorem special assessments,but shall not include any indebtedness that is secured in whole or in
part by the Town's covenant to budget and appropriate from Non-Ad Valorem Revenues.
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Prior to closing, the Town shall evidence compliance with this covenant by providing the
Bank with a completed Covenant Compliance Certificate in the form of Exhibit"B"attached hereto.
SECTION 13. AUTO-DEBIT. At all times while this Agreement is in effect, loan
payments from the Town shall be set up on auto debit,which will automatically transfer payments of
interest on the Note from a pre-designated account of the Town maintained at the Bank to the Bank
on each date when payment of interest on the Note is due.
SECTION 14. MODIFICATION, AMENDMENT OR SUPPLEMENT. This
Agreement may only be modified, amended or supplemented by an instrument in writing executed
by the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Town in the future,with respect to any
Additional Covenant Debt, agrees to more restrictive covenants, ratios, tests or remedies than
provided herein, such more restrictive covenants, ratios, tests or remedies shall automatically be
deemed incorporated herein mutatis mutandi.
SECTION 15. EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES.
A. Events of Default. Any one or more of the following events shall be an"Event of Default":
(i) The Town shall fail to pay the principal of or interest on the Note when due;
(ii) The Town shall fail to pay the principal of or interest on any other loan or obligation
for the repayment of money when due;
(iii) The Town shall (a) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they
become due, (b) file (or have filed against it and not dismissed within 90 days) a petition in
bankruptcy or take advantage of any insolvency act, (c)make an assignment for the general benefit
of creditors,(d)consent to the appointment of a receiver for itself or for the whole or any substantial
part of its property, or (e)be adjudicated a bankrupt;
(iv) The Town shall default in the due and punctual performance of any of its covenants,
conditions, agreements and provisions contained herein or in the Note, not otherwise addressed in
this Section, and such default shall continue for thirty(3 0)days after written notice specifying such
default and requiring the same to be remedied shall have been given to the Town by the Holder of
the Note;provided that such default shall not be an Event of Default if the Town within such 30 day
period commences and carries out with due diligence to completion within ninety (90) days such
action as is necessary to cure the same.
B. Remedies on Default. If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the
Holder may proceed to protect and enforce its rights hereunder by a suit, action or special
proceeding in equity or at law,by mandamus or otherwise,either for the specific performance of any
covenant or agreement contained herein or for enforcement of any proper legal or equitable remedy
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as such Holder shall deem most effectual to protect and enforce the rights aforesaid. In addition,
while an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing,the Bank shall not be obligated to
fund draws on the Note. While an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing the Note
shall bear interest at the Default Rate.
No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Holder is intended to be exclusive of any
other remedy or remedies, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative, and shall be in
addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity.
No delay or omission of a Holder to exercise any right or power accruing upon any Event of
Default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such Event
of Default, or an acquiescence therein; and every power and remedy given by this article may be
exercised from time to time, and as often as may be deemed expeditious by a Holder.
SECTION 16. GENERAL AUTHORITY. The Mayor and the members of the Governing
Body and the officers,attorneys and other agents or employees of the Town are hereby authorized to
do all acts and things required of them by the Resolution and this Agreement, or desirable or
consistent with the requirements thereof and hereof,for the full punctual and complete performance
of all the terms, covenants and agreements contained herein, in this Agreement or in the Note,
including the execution of any documents or instruments relating to payment of the Note, and each
member, employee, attorney and officer of the Town is hereby authorized and directed to execute
and deliver any and all papers and instruments and to do and cause to be done any and all acts and
things necessary or proper for carrying out the transactions contemplated under the Resolution and
hereunder.
SECTION 17. CLOSING COSTS; NON-USE FEE. The Town shall be responsible for
paying all fees and costs in connection with the issuance of the Note, including,but not limited to,
the fees and costs of the Bank's counsel of$10,000. The Town shall also pay the Bank a monthly
non-use fee equal to the result obtained by subtracting from $2,000,000 the amount drawn and
outstanding on the Note on the first day of each month,multiplying the resulting number by twenty
five basis points (0.25%) and dividing by twelve (12). For example, if on October 1, 2011,
$1,000,000 was drawn and outstanding on the Note,the Town would owe the Bank a non-use fee for
that month equal to ($2,000,000 - $1,000,000) x 0.0025 / 12, which is $208.33. Such non-use fee
shall be paid quarterly in arrears on each date that interest on the Note is due.
SECTION 18. EXTENSION OF AVAILABILITY OF LINE OF CREDIT.By written
request of the Town delivered to the Bank no more than sixty(60) days prior to the Maturity Date,
the Bank and the Town may agree to extend this Agreement for an additional successive period or
periods, each period not to exceed one(1)year. The Bank shall respond in writing within forty(45)
days of receipt of a written request as to its willingness to agree to an extension. The Bank's
determination to accept or reject any such request shall be at the Bank's sole and absolute discretion.
The failure of the Bank to respond shall be deemed a denial of the request. The terms and conditions
of any extension shall be determined by mutual agreement after such analysis and due diligence as
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the Bank may require.
SECTION 19. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section,paragraph,sentence,clause or phrase
of this Agreement shall, for any reason,be held to be invalid or unenforceable, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrase of this
Agreement.
SECTION 20. CONTROLLING LAW; OFFICIALS OF TOWN NOT LIABLE. All
covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Town contained in the Resolution, this
Agreement and the Note shall be covenants,stipulations,obligations and agreements of the Town to
the full extent authorized by the Act and provided by the Constitution and laws of the State of
Florida. No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement contained in the Resolution, this
Agreement or the Note shall be a covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement of any present or
future member,agent,officer or employee of the Town or the Governing Body of the Town in his or
her individual capacity,and neither the members or officers of the Governing Body of the Town nor
any official executing the Note shall be liable personally on the Note or shall be subject to any
personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance or the execution of the Note by the
Town or such members thereof.
SECTION 21. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Except as herein otherwise
expressly provided,nothing in this Agreement expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed
to confer upon any person,firm or corporation other than the parties hereto and a subsequent holder
of the Note issued hereunder, any right, remedy or claim, legal or equitable,under or by reason of
this Agreement or any provision hereof, this Agreement and all its provisions being intended to be
and being for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Town and the Bank and their respective
successors and assigns hereunder and under the Note.
SECTION 22. DEPOSITORY RELATIONSHIP WITH BANK. So long as the Bank
maintains its status as a qualified Public Depository under Chapter 280,Florida Statutes,the Town
shall maintain its primary depository relationship,operating accounts and treasury services with the
Bank while the Note is outstanding. Should the Town discontinue its primary depository
relationship,operating accounts and treasury services with the Bank,the Bank shall have the right to
increase the interest rate on the Note in such amount as the Bank deems appropriate.
SECTION 23. SEVERABILITY. If any section,subsection,sentence,clause or provision
of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected by such
invalidity.
SECTION 24. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, shall be an original; but such
counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement,and,in making proof of this
Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
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SECTION 25. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE TOWN AND THE BANK
IRREVOCABLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL
BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM BETWEEN THEM,WHETHER
ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR BY STATUTE, THAT ARISES OUT OF OR RELATES
TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR THE RESOLUTION. THIS PROVISION IS A
MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE TOWN AND THE BANK TO ENTER INTO THIS
AGREEMENT.
SECTION 26. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall take effect immediately upon
its execution by the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed and delivered by their respective duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above
written.
TOWN OF PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
By:
Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
By:
Clerk of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida
WELLS FARGO BANK,N.A.
By:
Dane Sheldon, Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT "A"
FORM OF NOTE
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REGISTERED REGISTERED
No. R- 1 Not to exceed
$2,000,000.00
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF FLORIDA
TOWN OF PALM BEACH
REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT NOTE
Interest Rate: Maturity Date: Dated Date:
Variable, as set August 14, 2012 August 15, 2011
forth below
REGISTERED OWNER: WELLS FARGO BANK,N. A.
MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, a
municipal corporation of the State of Florida (hereinafter called the "Town") for value received,
hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner identified above, or to registered assigns or legal
representatives, but solely from the revenues hereinafter mentioned, on the dates hereinafter
provided,the Principal Amount identified above, and to pay,solely from such revenues,interest on
the Principal Amount remaining unpaid from time to time, at the interest rate per annum set forth
herein(the"Note Rate"),until the entire Principal Amount has been repaid.Principal of and interest
on this Note will be paid by bank wire, check, draft or bank transfer delivered to the Registered
Owner hereof at such address as may be provided in writing by the Registered Owner to the Town
no later than the close of business on the fifth Business Day(as defined in the hereinafter described
Resolution), next preceding each interest payment date(the "Record Date").
This Note shall bear interest at a variable rate equal to one month LIBOR, plus 100 basis
points(1.00%)adjusted on the first day of each month to the rate computed two(2)Business Days
prior to the first day of each month. LIBOR is defined in the Line of Credit Agreement (as
hereinafter defined) to mean the London Interbank Offered Rate as posted by the British Bankers
Association as shown on the Telerate System, page 3750, for U.S. dollar deposits of a stated
maturity. Interest on this Note shall be calculated on the basis of a 365/366 day year for the actual
number of days elapsed.
Payments of accrued interest hereon,based on the amount drawn by the Town from time to
time pursuant to the Line of Credit Agreement between the Town and Wells Fargo Bank,N.A. (the
"Bank") dated August 15, 2011 (the "Line of Credit Agreement"), will be payable in arrears on
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December 1, 2011, March 1, 2012, June 1, 2012 and on the Maturity Date. Payments of principal
will be due on the Maturity Date,based on the amount drawn hereon and repaid by the Town from
time to time.
Each date when principal and/or interest on this Note is due is a "Payment Date." If any
Payment Date is not a Business Day,the payment otherwise due on such Payment Date shall be due
on the preceding Business Day.
Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Line of Credit Agreement)
until such Event of Default has been cured this Note shall bear interest at the greater of(a) three
hundred basis points(3.00%)in excess of the rate otherwise borne by this Note or(b)three hundred
basis points (3.00%) in excess of the Prime Rate, but in no event to exceed the maximum rate
permitted by law. Also, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Holder may declare the
entire outstanding balance due hereon to be immediately due and payable, and in any such
acceleration the Town shall also be obligated to pay all costs of collection and enforcement thereof,
including such fees as may be incurred on appeal or incurred in any bankruptcy or insolvency
proceeding.
This Note is issued in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to pay the
Costs of the Project(as defined in the Line of Credit Agreement),pursuant to the authority of and in
full compliance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida,including particularly Article
VIII, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Florida,Chapter 166,Florida Statutes,the Charter
of the Town(collectively,the"Act"), and Resolution No. ,adopted by the Town Council of
the Town on August 9, 2011 (the"Resolution").
This Note and the interest hereon are secured by the Town's covenant to budget and
appropriate in each Fiscal Year from its Non-Ad Valorem Revenues, sufficient moneys to pay the
debt service on the Note,until this Note has been paid in full. This Note is further secured by a lien
on and pledge of the proceeds of Refunding Bonds issued by the Town.Reference is hereby made to
the Line of Credit Agreement for the provisions,among others,relating to the terms and security for
the Note, the custody and application of the proceeds of the Note, the rights and remedies of the
Registered Owner of the Note and the limitations thereon, and the extent of and limitations on the
Town's rights, duties and obligations, to all of which provisions the Registered Owner hereof for
himself and his successors in interest assents by acceptance of this Note. All terms used herein in
capitalized form, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the
Line of Credit Agreement.
If(i) a Determination of Taxability (as defined below) shall occur, (ii) state or federal tax
laws or regulations are amended to cause the interest on the Note to be taxable, to be subject to a
minimum tax or an alternative minimum tax or to otherwise decrease the after tax yield on the Note
to the Registered Owner(directly or indirectly,in whole or in part)or(iii)the Note ceases to be or is
determined not to be a"qualified tax-exempt obligation"under Section 265(b)(3)(B)of the Internal
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Revenue Code of 1986,as amended, then the interest rate on the Note shall be adjusted to cause the
yield on the Note to the Registered Owner after payment of any increase in tax, to equal what the
yield on the Note would have been in the absence of such Determination of Taxability, change or
amendment in tax laws or regulations or the Note ceasing to be a"qualified tax-exempt obligation."
As used herein, "Determination of Taxability"means the circumstance of the interest on the Note
becoming includable for federal income tax purposes in the gross income of the Registered Owner,
regardless of whether caused by or within the control of the Town. A Determination of Taxability
will be deemed to have occurred upon (i) the receipt by the Town or the Registered Owner of an
original or a copy of an Internal Revenue Service Technical Advice Memorandum or Statutory
Notice of Deficiency; (ii) the issuance of any public or private ruling of the Internal Revenue
Service; or(iii)receipt by the Registered Owner or the Bank of an opinion of counsel experienced in
tax matters relating to municipal bonds,in each case to the effect that the interest on this Note is not
excluded from the gross income of the Registered Owner for federal income tax purposes. No such
decree or action shall be considered final for the purposes of this paragraph unless the Town has
been given written notice thereof and, if it is so desired by the Town and is legally permissible,the
Town has been afforded the opportunity to contest the same,at its own expense,either directly or in
the name of the Registered Owner and until the conclusion of any appellate review, if sought.
The above adjustments shall be cumulative. The above adjustments to the interest rate on the
Note shall be effective for all periods during which the tax treatment of the interest on the Note by
the Registered Owner is affected. Proper partial adjustment shall be made if the tax law change is
effective after the first day of the Registered Owner's tax year or if the interest on the Note does not
accrue for the entire tax year of the Registered Owner. Adjustments which create a circular
calculation because the interest rate on the Note is affected by the calculation shall be carried out
sequentially,increasing the interest rate on the Note accordingly in each successive calculation using
as the new value the increase in the interest rate on the Note,until the change in the interest rate on
the Note caused by the next successive calculation of the adjustment is de minimis.
In no event shall the interest rate payable on this Note exceed the maximum rate permitted by
law.Notwithstanding the foregoing,if the Registered Owner receives less interest during any period
than it would be entitled to receive hereunder but for the applicability of a maximum legal rate of
interest,during any subsequent period in which the rate of interest to which the Registered Owner is
otherwise entitled is less than such maximum rate of interest, the Registered Owner shall instead
receive interest at a rate equal to the maximum legal rate of interest until the Registered Owner has
received, in the aggregate, the amount of interest due the Registered Owner hereunder.
THIS NOTE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO CONSTITUTE A GENERAL DEBT OR A
PLEDGE OF THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE TOWN, OR A DEBT OR PLEDGE OF THE
FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
THEREOF WITHIN THE MEANING OF ANY CONSTITUTIONAL, LEGISLATIVE OR
CHARTER PROVISION OR LIMITATION, AND IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED BY THE
REGISTERED OWNER OF THIS NOTE THAT SUCH REGISTERED OWNER SHALL NEVER
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HAVE THE RIGHT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO REQUIRE OR COMPEL THE
EXERCISE OF THE AD VALOREM TAXING POWER OF THE TOWN OR ANY OTHER
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR TAXATION IN ANY FORM ON
ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF,
PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THIS NOTE OR FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY
OTHER AMOUNTS PROVIDED FOR IN THE LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT.
This Note shall be and have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under
the law merchant and the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Florida, subject to the
provisions for registration of transfer contained herein and in the Line of Credit Agreement.
The principal amount of this Note may be prepaid, in whole or in part at any time without
premium or penalty.Amounts repaid may be reborrowed,but only in accordance with the terms of
the Line of Credit Agreement.
This Note may be assigned by the owner of this Note, or any assignee or successor-in-
interest thereto. Such assignment shall only be effective, and the Town obligated to pay such
assignee, upon delivery to the Clerk at the address set forth below of a written instrument or
instruments of assignment in the form provided herein, duly executed by the owner of this Note or
by his attorney-in-fact or legal representative, containing written instructions as to the details of
assignment of this Note, along with the social security number or federal employer identification
number of such assignee. In all cases of an assignment of this Note the Town shall at the earliest
practical time enter the change of ownership in the registration books; provided, however, the
written notice of assignment must be received by the Clerk no later than the close of business on the
fifth Business Day prior to a Payment Date in order to carry the right to receive the interest and
principal payment due on such Payment Date. The Town may conclusively rely on the authenticity
of any Form of Assignment delivered to it in accordance with this paragraph and accompanied by
the original of the Note to which it relates.
Any payment or notice required to be given to the Registered Owner hereunder shall be
given to the Registered Owner at 1950 West Hillsboro Boulevard,Deerfield Beach,Florida 33442,
Attention: Government and Institutional Banking, or such other address or addresses as the
Registered Owner shall provide the Town in writing.In the event of an assignment of this Note,any
payment or notice required to be given to the Registered Owner hereunder shall be given to the
Registered Owner at the address or addresses shown on the Form of Assignment hereto, or such
other address or addresses as the Registered Owner shall provide the Town in writing Any notice
required to be given to the Town hereunder shall be given to the Clerk at 360 South County Road,
Palm Beach, Florida 33480 or such other address or addresses as the Town shall provide the
Registered Owner in writing
It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, to
happen,and to be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Note exist,have happened and
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have been performed in regular and due form and time as required by the laws and Constitution of
the State of Florida applicable hereto, and that the issuance of the Note does not violate any
constitutional or statutory limitation or provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Palm Beach,Florida has issued this Note and has
caused the same to be executed by the manual signature of the Mayor and attested by the manual
signature of the Clerk and its corporate seal or a facsimile thereof to be affixed or reproduced
hereon, all as of the day of August, 2011.
TOWN OF PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
(SEAL)
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
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FORM OF ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
the within Note and all rights
thereunder, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints
attorney to transfer the within Note in the books
kept by the City for the registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated:
NOTICE: The signature of this
assignment must correspond with
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR the name as it appears upon the
FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER within Note in every particular,
OF ASSIGNEE or any change whatever.
[Form of Abbreviations]
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of the within Note,
shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to the applicable laws or
regulations.
TEN COM - as tenants in common
TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties
JT TEN- as joint tenants with the right of survivorship and not as tenants in common
UNIFORM TRANS MIN ACT - Custodian for (Cust.) (Minor)under Uniform
Transfers to Minors Act of (State).
Additional abbreviations may also be used
though not in the above list.
Name and address of assignee for payment and notice purposes
Notice: Payment:
Date: Assignee:
By:
Title:
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EXHIBIT "B"
COVENANT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
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Town of Palm Beach
2010A and B Bonds
Non-Self-Supporting Debt Coverage Test
Maximum
Annual Debt
Current Outstanding Debt: Service
2010A Public Improvement 60,025,255 3,624,500
2010B Worth Avenue 14,359,288 866,500
4,491,000
Special Assessment Revenue-Worth Avenue 959,300 FY11 Collections
(not included in Non Ad Valorem Revenue)
Non-Ad Valorem Revenues $20,572,603 FY2011 Budget
Bond Covenants w/Worth Avenue Debt
2010A Maximum Debt Service 3,624,500
2010B Worth Avenue 866,500
Total Debt Service 4,491,000
2 times Maximum Debt Service shall be x2
Less Than Total Non Ad Valorem Revenue $8,982,000 $5,795,302 Remaining Potential Debt Service
Non-Self Supporting Debt
2010A Maximum Debt Service 3,624,500
Worth Avenue Maximum Debt Service 866,500
Capital Lease Payments-FY2011 0
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Total Non-Self Supporting Debt 4,491,000
Non Ad Valorem Revenues must be greater x2
than 2 times Non-Self-Supporting Debt $8,982,000 $5,795,302 Remaining Potential Debt Service
Non-Self-Supporting Debt Limit
50%of Non-Ad Valorem Revenues $10,286,302
Bond Covenants w/o Worth Avenue Debt
2010A Maximum Debt Service 3,624,500
2010B Worth Avenue 0
Total Debt Service 3,624,500
2 times Maximum Debt Service shall be x2
Less Than Total Non Ad Valorem Revenue $7,249,000 $6,661,802 Remaining Potential Debt Service
Non-Self Supporting Debt
2010A Maximum Debt Service 3,624,500
Worth Avenue Maximum Debt Service 0
Capital Lease Payments-FY2011 0
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Total Non-Self Supporting Debt 3,624,500
Non Ad Valorem Revenues must be greater x2
than 2 times Non-Self-Supporting Debt $7,249,000 $6,661,802 Remaining Potential Debt Service
Non-Self-Supporting Debt Limit 10,286,302
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EXHIBIT "C"
FORM OF DRAW CERTIFICATE
RM:8042231:3
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DRAW CERTIFICATE
DRAW NO.
The undersigned officer of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida (the "Town") DOES
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT:
1. This certificate is being provided to Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. (the "Bank") in
accordance with Section 11(b) of that certain Line of Credit Agreement dated August 15, 2011
between the Town and the Bank (the "Agreement"), in order to permit the Town to make a draw
on its Note in favor of the Bank dated August 15, 2011 (the "Note").
2. The Town hereby requests a draw on the Note in the amount of
$ . The proceeds of the draw will be used to pay for Costs of the Project, as
defined in the Agreement and as more specifically itemized below:
3. After such draw, the total principal amount of$ will be outstanding and
available to be drawn on the Note.
4. No Event of Default shall have occurred and is continuing under the Agreement.
8. As of the date of this certificate, the undersigned is the duly appointed, qualified
and serving of the Town, and as such is authorized to execute this
certificate on behalf of the Town.
WITNESS my hand this day of , 201.
TOWN OF PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
By:
Name:
Title:
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Resolutions
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 97-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Awarding a Contract to Academy Design and Technical
Services, Inc. for the Provision of Contractual Labor Services, Bid No. 2009-22;
Authorizing the Town Manager to Take Further Action Necessary to Effectuate the
Contract.
Presenter
Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation
Supporting Documents
Memorandum Dated, July 29, 2011, from Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and
Special Projects
• Resolution No. 97-11
• Bid Tabulation
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and Special Projects
Re: Authorization to Enter Agreement for Contractual Labor Services
Resolution No. 97-11
Date: July 29, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Town Council adopt Resolution No. 97-11, authorizing the Town
Manager to enter into an agreement with Academy Design and Technical Services, Inc. for the
provision of contractual labor services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
At the September 10, 2009, Town Council meeting, Adil Business Systems, Inc. was awarded a
contract for the provision of contractual labor services, primarily at the Par 3 Golf Course, but
with the ability to utilize these services in other Town operations. Unexpectedly, Adil has
exercised their right to terminate the agreement, effective August 27, 2011. Soon after learning
that Adil would be cancelling their agreement; the Purchasing Division approached the second
lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Academy Design and Technical Services, Inc. (ADTS)to
offer them the opportunity to provide this service. ADTS has agreed to provide said services
starting on August 28, 2011. The multiplier for Adil Business Systems, Inc. was 19.89% and
ADTS put in an original quote of a 25% multiplier. ADTS has requested an increase of I% over
their quoted rate of 25%, for a total of 26%. Bid No. 2009-16, from which this contract derives,
allows for increases that conform to the CPI index for all urban consumers in the Miami- Ft.
Lauderdale area for annual increases from June to June. The Purchasing Division has confirmed
that the referenced index from June 2010 through June 2011 has increased by 3.6%; therefore
ADTS's request for a 1% increase is reasonable.
The "multiplier" is the additional percentage of a laborer's pay rate that the Town will pay for
Academy Design and Technical Services, Inc. providing labor services. Actual pay rates (before
the multiplier) will range from Florida's current minimum wage up to $18 per hour, depending
on the work being performed, and the skill/experience level of the personnel requested. For
example, if a pay rate of$9/hr is established for a laborer provided by the contract, the actual
amount paid by the Town to ADTS for this individual will be $11.34/hr(which includes the 26%
multiplier.)
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It would be advantageous to continue using labor services from a third party provider instead of
hiring additional Town employees for several reasons. These include greater flexibility in
scheduling, cost savings from benefits, and cost savings associated with staff turnover. By
continuing to use this approach to provide the necessary labor needs for the golf course, the
Town is expected to save over$30,000 annually for the same amount of labor hours that would
be required of Town employed personnel.
The contractual labor services are primarily used at the Par 3 Golf Course, but other Town
operations will have access to this pool of labor if necessary.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the contractual labor services are fully funded in the current FY2011 and proposed
FY2012 Golf Course budgets. The anticipated FY2012 expenditure for these is $170,000.
PURCHASING REVIEW
This procurement has been reviewed and approved by the Purchasing Division of the Finance
Department.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
This a standard resolution in a form previously approved by the Town Attorney for legal form
and sufficiency.
Attachments
cc: Jane Struder, Director of Finance
John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
Lynda Venne, Purchasing Agent
Tony Chateauvert, Golf Manager
Tim Campbell, Superintendent
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ACADEMY DESIGN AND
TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF
CONTRACTUAL LABOR SERVICES, BID NO. 2009-22;
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO TAKE FURTHER
ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONTRACT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The Town of Palm Beach, Bid No. 2009-22, for the provision of
contractual labor services is hereby awarded to Academy Design and Technical Services, Inc.
with pay rate multiplier of 26%.
Section 2. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of
the Town of Palm Beach for the provision of contractual labor services with Academy Design
and Technical Services, Inc.
Section 3. The Town Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to
take such further legal actions as may be necessary to effectuate the provision of contractual
labor services to the Town of Palm Beach.
Resolution No.97-11 Page I of 2
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PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of the Town of
Palm Beach assembled this 9th day of August 2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Town Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
Resolution No.97-11 Page 2 of 2
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BID TABULATION
TEMPORARY LABOR SERVICES -BID NO.2009-22
Professional
Academy Atrium The Butler Precision Staffing-
Design and Alliance Personnel, Group of So. 'Express Stafflink dba Staffing Inc. ABTS, Inc.dba Randcol,LLC WPS
Technical Adil Business Professional Inc.dba Florida,LLC Employment Famoso Inc. GL Staffing Link Staffing dba Accurate Able Body dba Randcol Workplace
Vendor: Services Inc. Systems, Inc. Staffing, Inc. Transhire dba Nextaff Professionals dba Manpower Services Services Placement Labor Staffing Solutions
11211
2501 So 2001 Palm 7481 W. 2240 Palm Prosperity 777 So.
1303 N.St. Ocean Dr. 188 E. Beach Lakes Oakland Pk. Beach Lakes Farms Rd.Ste 1959 10th 1800 Bering, Flagler Dr.Ste 3040 Gulf to 3500 N.SR 7 3044 S.Trl.
Address: Rd.7 Ste.521 Hampton Way Blvd.#300 Blvd.Ste 307 Blvd. C210 Ave,Unit 8 Ste 800 80OW Bay Blvd. Ste 207 Ste B
Palm Beach Lauderdale
Margate, FL Hollywod, FL Jupiter, FL W.Palm Bch. Lauderhill. FL W.Palm Bch. Gardens, FL Lake Worth, Houston,Tx W.Palm Bch. Clearwater, FL Lakes, FL Lake Worth,
33063 33019 33458 FL 33409 33319 FL 33408 33410 FL 33461 77057 FL 33401 33759 33319 FL 33463
Telephone: 954-973-7600 954-925-3073 561-745-2968 561-253-0400 954-733-0777 561-471-8285 561-694-2902 561-452-8287 713-784-4400 561-712-0307 727-724-2600 954-497-9900 561-434-7878
Fax: 954-973-4890 800-821-0887 561-745-2964 561-253-0401 954-733-0444 561-471-5927 888-473-6912 561-547-0310 713-784-2769 561-712-0472 727-771-9632 954-497-1894 561-434-7890
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Contact: Thomas Sholar Lori Mendoza Sheryl Stuart Scott Rasbach Butler Vorse Sanchez Ike Steele Ron Carryl Dave Gerstner McDonald Jana Thoemke
Item Description Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier
M
(Percent of
1 mark up) 1.25 1.1989 1.44 1.279 1.3375 1.45 1.478 1.27 1.42 1.39 1.32 1.35 1.27
25% 19.89% 27.9% 33.75% 45% 27% 42% 39% 35% 27%
'No signature on Bidder Information and Certification
Bid opened on Wednesday,August 19,2009 @ 2:00 PM
Opened by 4dis Pedraza
Witnessed by lo(n Cmar
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Consent- Other
Agenda Title
Approval of Selection Committee's Ranking of Firms to Provide Underground Utilities
Engineering Services.
Presenter
Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 27, 2011, from Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
• Selection Committee Rankings
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Re: Ratification of Selection Committee Recommendation for RFQ No. 2011-16—
Underground Utilities Engineering and Project Management Consultant
Date: July 27, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Town staff recommends that Town Council approve the ranking of the selection committee for
underground utilities engineering and project management work contemplated to begin shortly.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Town is in need of professional services for underground utilities engineering and project
management work. This work is contemplated to fall within the requirements of Florida's
Competitive Consultant's Negotiations Act (CCNA) requiring a formal selection process in
compliance with Florida law. Accordingly, staff issued an RFQ to solicit qualifications from
interested firms in spring 2011, short listed the responses and conducted interviews of the four
finalist firms on July 6. A copy of the Selection Committee rankings is attached. The top two
firms are Brannon & Gillespie, LLC and Keshavarz & Associates Inc. The Selection Committee
members felt it was important to contract with two firms thereby increasing the Town's ability to
provide a timely response to any neighborhood request to convert overhead utilities to
underground service that may be approved by the Town Council. These two firms tied for the top
rating. If the selection rankings are approved negotiation of a professional services agreement
with each will be attempted. If negotiations are unsuccessful with either firm, we will move on to
negotiate with the next highest ranked firm. All proposed professional services agreements will
be subject to the prior approval of the Town Council before usage by staff.
The potential scope of work to be performed includes:
1) Project liaison services
2) Cost estimating
3) Development of easement configurations
4) Utilities (electric, CATV, telecommunications) design service for conversion to
underground
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5) Bid documents preparation
6) Contractor evaluation services
7) Construction management services
8) Development of project as-builts
9) Surveying and/or surveying service coordination
10)Other work as may mutually be agreed upon
Specific utility undergrounding projects anticipated are as follows:
1) Via Fontana/Seagrape Circle
2) Everglades Island
3) Lakeview Towers Condominium/ 300 Block Dunbar Road, south side
4) Other neighborhood special assessment underground projects
5) Town projects requiring incidental underground conversion of overhead utilities.
Town Council policy requires all proposed neighborhood underground utility projects
contemplated to use special non-ad valorem assessments for payment of project costs to
demonstrate 80% property owner support by submittal of a signed petition prepared by staff
indicating such support.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
All work under the two proposed professional service agreements, with the exception of a Town
project having an element to convert overhead utility facilities to underground service that are
funded with General, Capital Improvement or Recreation Enterprise funds, will be paid for
using special non-ad valorem assessments charged to the benefitting property owners. Bridge
financing to fund each project until term out is currently proposed to be provided through a
Town Council approved Line of Credit. Upon term out, each project will be financed with a tax
exempt bank loan or bond with the successful financial institution selected by way of a
competitive process.
PURCHASING REVIEW
The Purchasing Division has prepared the Selection Committee Rankings information provided
and also prepared the RFQ documents.
Attachments
cc: H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Jane Struder, Director of Finance
Chuck Langley, P.E., Senior Project Engineer
Tim Wright, Chief Electrical Inspector
N:TGB/201 t/Agenda Items/Backup Memo for UG Utilities Engineering and Project Management Consultant RFQ No.2011-16.
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RFQ NO. 2011-16
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Oral Interviews
SELECTION COMMITTEE RANKINGS
Committee Member Tom Bradford Paul Brazil Chuck Tim Wright pa
Total
Langley
Cann Rating Rafing Ring Rating Rating
1 Brannon & Gillespie, LLC. 5.00 3.20 5.00 4.70 4.48
1 Keshavarz &Associates, Inc. 5.00 4.40 4.30 4.20 4.48
3 PowerServices, Inc. 4.40 2.60 4.00 4.50 3.88
4 Clark & McCarthy Engineers, P.A. 4.50 2.80 3.20 3.40 3.48
Indicates Short List Firms
TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Consent- Other
Agenda Title
Approval of Selection Committee's Ranking of Firms to Provide Contractual Golf
Instruction Services.
Presenter
Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation
Supporting Documents
Memorandum Dated July 27, 2011, from Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and
Special Projects
Final Ranking for RFP 2011-24
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and Special Projects
Re: Contractual Golf Instruction Services RFP No. 2011-24
Date: July 27, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Town Council (1) approve the Selection Committee's ranking of golf
instruction service providers responding to the Town's request for proposals, with Money, Golf
and Fitness, Inc. (Scott Munroe)being the highest ranked proposer, and(2) authorize staff
negotiations with the ranked firms in the order of their ranking by the Selection Committee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
To fill the need for a year-round contractual golf instruction program at the Par 3 Golf Course,
staff prepared an RFP and advertised the same on May 22, 2011. The submittal deadline was
June 23, 2011. A Selection Committee was created consisting of Jay Boodheshwar, Director of
Recreation & Special Projects, Tony Chateauvert, Golf Manager, Jane Struder, Director of
Finance, Karen Temme, Risk Manager, and Stephen Hall, Recreation Commission. The
Selection Committee met on June 30, 2011, to review the submittals and prepare a short list for
interviews. Oral interviews were held on July 19 and 25.
Attached are the Selection Committee's final rankings. The Selection Committee ranked the firm
Money, Golf and Fitness, Inc. as the highest based on their submittal in response to the RFP.
The specific areas that were evaluated included qualifications/credentials, approach to service
delivery, workload, and compensation proposal. Negotiations with this firm will include, but are
not limited to, services, staffing, hours of operation, and compensation. Should these
negotiations be unsuccessful staff will proceed to the second highest ranked firm and so on until
we are able to reach agreement.
We plan to complete these negotiations during August and to have a resolution awarding this
contract on the agenda for Town Council consideration on September 13, 2011.
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FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The proposal submitted by Money, Golf and Fitness, Inc. is expected to result in approximately
$50,000 of annual revenue for the Par 3 Golf Course.
PURCHASING REVIEW
This procurement has been reviewed and approved by the Purchasing Division of the Finance
Department and contract negotiations are hereby recommended with Money, Golf and Fitness,
Inc. as recommended by the Selection Committee.
cc: Lynda Venne, Purchasing Agent
Adis Pedraza, Assistant Purchasing Agent
Selection Committee Members
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RFQ NO. 2011-24
CONTRACTUAL GOLF INSTRUCTION SERVICES
Oral Interviews
SELECTION COMMITTEE RATINGS
Committee Member Boodh Jay Tony shwar Ch teauvert Steve Hall Jane Struder Karen Temme Total
Company Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating
1 Kellie Stenzel Golf Incorporated 4.30 3.65 4.23 4.35 4.30 4.17
2 Money, Golf and Fitness, Inc. 4.33 4.20 4.68 4.55 4.55 4.46
3 Neil Michael Jonges/Brian Varsey 3.73 4.20 3.80 3.70 4.40 3.97
Proposed Partnership
4 Robert Tomich 2.95 2.95 2.25 2.65 2.65 2.69
5 Ross Cash Golf Inc. 3.65 4.90 3.70 3.40 4.05 3.94
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Consent- Other
Agenda Title
Change Order for Private Security Services at the Town Docks.
Presenter
Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation
Supporting Documents
Memorandum Dated July 27, 2011, from Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and
Special Projects
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Jay Boodheshwar, Director of Recreation and Special Projects
Re: Change Order for Private Security Services at the Town Docks
Date: July 27, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Town Council approve an increase to PO 110180 in the amount of$
11,502 for additional security services at the Palm Beach Town Docks in Fiscal Year 2011. This
will increase the total for this contract from $48,951 to $60,453.
GENERAL INFORMATION
On August 10, 2010, Town Council approved Resolution No. 94-10, authorizing the Town
Manager to enter into an agreement with Kent Security Services, Inc. for the provision of
overnight armed security services at the Palm Beach Town Docks.
Staff originally budgeted for evening security services from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am seven days a
week from October to May and from 7:00 pm to 4:00 am from June through October.
Subsequent to the implementation of these services last fall, the Dockmaster resigned from his
position, which resulted in staff scheduling challenges. Previous to the Dockmaster's departure,
the Assistant Dockmaster position was eliminated in July 2010. Although an Assistant
Recreation Director was reassigned to manage the Docks in an interim capacity, staff was faced
with a scheduling challenge until the Dockmaster position was recently filled.
At the time of the Dockmaster's departure, it was determined that it would be more financially
advantageous to bring in the security guards two hours earlier at 5:00 pm to provide gap
coverage due to the necessary rescheduling of the part-time dock attendants to provide proper
supervision during normal operating hours. The hourly rate for the security service is less than
that of the docks staff hourly rate, so it was financially better to utilize their services in lieu of
expending overtime for Town staff. The change in the schedule for the security services will
result in over expenditure of the original contract amount previously approved by Town Council.
Therefore, approval of the requested change order is necessary.
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FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
There is sufficient funding within the Docks budget to cover the additional$11,502 expenditure
required to provide adequate security and supervision at the Town Docks for the remainder of
the fiscal year.
PURCHASING REVIEW
This change order request has been reviewed and approved by the Purchasing Division of the
Finance Department. Town Council approval is recommended.
cc: Lynda Venne, Purchasing Agent
Alan Brown, Assistant Recreation Director
Kenneth Kooyenga, Dockmaster
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of Agend
Consent- Other
Agenda Title
Request to Fill Vacancies in Public Works.
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
Memorandum dated July 22, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Re: Requests to Fill Vacancies in Public Works
Date: July 22, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to fill the vacancies as indicated
below,with no net gain to the Public Works staff.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The majority of the personnel actions within the Public Works Department that were authorized by the Town
Council for FY2011 have been accomplished, and the corresponding internal promotions and position
deletions have already been completed. The only exception is the recruitment for a Mechanic position in the
Water Resources Division,for which no internal applications were received. It is requested that this position
be recruited for externally since there are no internal candidates.
In addition,there are two positions in the Trash Bureau that have become vacant and need to be filled. These
positions became vacant due to the recent passing of one of our Equipment Operator I's and the resignation
of a Laborer I. This unit has been reduced to minimum staffing and our resources are being strained,
especially this time of year when the Trash Bureau's workload is heaviest.
With the approval of the Town Council,the Town staff will recruit for and fill these positions. In a related
matter,the award of a contract for temporary technically-skilled labor is also on this month's agenda and will
allow for flexibility in hiring temporary personnel in the short-term. Another benefit will be the
identification of qualified personnel for permanent recruitment of positions such as the mechanics or other
skilled positions, now and in the future.
FUNDINGNISCAL IMPACT
The funding for these positions was included in the Public Works Department FY2011 and FY2012 operating
budgets.
Attachment
HPB:nb
cc. Danielle Olson, Director of Human Resources
Eric Brown,Assistant Director of Public Works
Larry Iverson, Services Division Manager
Doug Terry, WRD Division Manager
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Consent- Other
Agenda Title
Authorization to Fill Vacant Development Permit Coordinator Position.
Presenter
John Page, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 21, 2011, from John Page
• PZB Customer Traffic Count January - June, 2011
• Monthly Permit Activity October 1, 2008-June 30, 2011
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: John Page, Planning, Zoning & Building Director
Re: Full-Time Personnel Request
Replacement/Development Review Coordinator
Date: July 21, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that one full-time person be hired in the Planning, Zoning & Building
Department(front office permit intake area) in order to provide timely, professional assistance to
the general public. This is a replacement, not a new, position.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each business day, the Department welcomes property owners and their representatives,
contractors, design professionals, attorneys, etc. Front office intake personnel manage that
traffic flow, playing a vital role to daily operations. The volume of customers visiting each day
(regularly exceeding 100 per day in recent months)requires three full-time staff members to
serve the public in timely fashion. Back-ups occur and wait-times increase when staffing is
curtailed for any reason. Together, the front office staff members complete the following tasks
each day: reception; telephone answering/directing; customer assistance; permit application
intake; document collection; fee collection; scanning; laserfiche; inspection scheduling;
computerized data entry; records assistance; daily financial reconciliation; permit issuance; etc.
The resignation of Development Review Coordinator Karrie Dulac (last day on the job 7/22/11)
creates a critical staffing gap. The Department would like to refill this front office position with
a new employee with the same job title.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
Funds have been included in the existing and future fiscal year budget for this position. This
request replaces a newly vacated position, as opposed to establishing a new job. The Department
continues to deal with an increasing workload. In June, 959 permit applications were processed,
representing the highest number since October of 2008 (1,074).
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CONCLUSION
Work activity and permit revenue are tracking upward. This position is currently funded. The
recently completed Internal Audit of PZB operations points to the fact that more segregation of
duties is needed. All of these variables support the need to fill this staff vacancy. Given our
continual quest to provide excellent customer service, coupled with a lean staffing structure and
increasing activity levels, I respectfully request that you authorize the staff addition as herein
outlined.
Attachments
cc: Danielle Olson
Jane Struder
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PLANNING ZONING & BUILDING
CUSTOMER TRAFFIC COUNT
JANUARY THROUGH JUNE
2010 AND 2011
2010
MONTH NUMBER OF WORK NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS AVERAGE NUMBER
DAYS/MO. CUSTOMERS/DAY
JANUARY 19 1151 60.58
FEBRUARY 19 1105 58.16
MARCH 23 1542 67.05
APRIL 22 1591 72.32
MAY 20 1821 91.05
JUNE 21 1964 93.53
2011
MONTH NUMBER OF WORK NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS AVERAGE NUMBER
DAYS/MO. CUSTOMERS/DAY
JANUARY 19 1293 68.06
FEBRUARY 19 1321 69.53
MARCH 23 1686 73.31
APRIL 21 1673 79.67
MAY 21 2084 99.24
JUNE 22 2600 118.19
MONTHLY PERMIT ACTIVITY 10/1/2008-6/30/2011
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Committee Reports
Agenda Title
Ordinances, Rules, & Standards Committee Meeting of July 13, 2011.
[William J. Diamond, Council Member]
Presenter
William Diamond, Town Council Member
Supporting Documents
Report of the Ordinances, Rules, and Standards Committee Meeting of July 13, 2011
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REPORT OF THE ORDINANCES, RULES, AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE HELD
ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13, 2011
1 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2
3 The Ordinances, Rules, and Standards Committee meeting was called to order on
4 Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers. On roll call,
5 Chairman Diamond and Committee Member Pucillo were present.
6
7 II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8
9 The following changes were made to the Agenda:
10
11 TEMPORARILY DEFERRED: Item IV.A.I., Proposed Amendments to Chapter 130,
12 Vehicles for Hire (Limousines and Taxicabs), was temporarily deferred until Town
13 Attorney Randolph arrived.
14
15 Motion was made by Committee Member Pucillo and seconded by Chairman Diamond to
16 approve the Agenda, as amended. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
17
18 III. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
19
20 Clerk's Note: Item IV.B.I., was heard here.
21
22 IV. REGULAR AGENDA
23
24 A. Old Business
25
26 1. Proposed Amendments to Chapter 130, Vehicles for Hire (Limousines and
27 Taxicabs) [John C. Randolph, Town Attorney]
28
29 Town Attorney Randolph provided an overview of the proposed amendments.
30
31 Committee Member Pucillo indicated that the intent was to limit the operation of taxis
32 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and to commercial areas only.
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1 Captain Fred Hess, Police Department, commented that there is no problem with taxicabs
2 circulating and parking in any areas other than commercial districts. He added that too
3 many taxicabs could create traffic flow problems while circulating and taking up parking
4 spaces.
5
6 Scott Solombrino, CEO of Dav El of Palm Beach which operates out of the Breakers
7 Hotel, spoke in support of allowing current permit holders to provide taxi service 24
8 hours a day, and suggested that the taxi permits be proportionally distributed to only the
9 four companies that are already licensed.
10
11 Jack Campagnuolo, Park Limousine Service, commented that there are only two or three
12 restaurants that are open late, and that most of the taxicab companies are providing
13 service for locals and hotel patrons by picking up and dropping them off, and then
14 waiting for a call back.
15
16 John Critchett, owner of Palm Beach Tours and Transportation, spoke in support of
17 having taxi stands again. He commented that in the definition of prearranged charters,
18 anything with 30 minutes of advanced notice would be allowed to come in regardless of a
19 permit. He added that if the company has a contract, then a permit is also not needed.
20
21 Town Attorney Randolph said that what Mr. Critchett is saying is that the language might
22 be too broad in the definition for a prearranged charter. Town Attorney Randolph
23 suggested that the portion of the proposed definition in Section 130-131 of prearranged
24 charters, "and other businesses that provide vehicle for hire services by contract", be
25 removed.
26
27 Chairman Diamond recommended that the proposed ordinance confine the number of
28 metered taxis to 25, that they only be allowed in the commercial districts, and that they
29 are only allowed to operate during the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
30
31 Committee Member Pucillo added that the portion of the proposed definition in Section
32 130-131 of prearranged charters reading, "and other businesses that provide vehicle for
33 hire services by contract", should be removed.
34
35 Motion was made by Committee Member Pucillo and seconded by Chairman Diamond to
36 approve the proposed amendments, with that portion of the proposed definition in Section
37 130-131 of prearranged charters reading, "and other businesses that provide vehicle for
38 hire services by contract", being removed, and adding an additional provision that limits
39 metered taxicabs to commercial areas only. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
40
41 B. New Business
42
43 1. Green Market as Requested by the Worth Avenue Merchant's Association
44 and Proposed Ordinance Amendment to Allow Outdoor Sales in
45 Conjunction with a Community-Wide Event Approved by the Town
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HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 Council. [Sherry Frankel, President, Worth Avenue Merchant's
2 Association and Harry Welsh, Advertising Group, LLCI
3
4 Deputy Town Manager Bradford clarified that, in the backup, it should not have stated
5 that the green market vendor was the chosen vendor of the Worth Avenue Association.
6 The property upon which the Green Market is proposed (Apollo Parking Lot) is owned by
7 the Peruvian Avenue Corporation. The Green Market vendor has been chosen by the
8 Peruvian Avenue Corporation and is supported by the Worth Avenue Association. Mr.
9 Bradford said that he spoke to their attorney today and he was authorized to make the
10 following statement: The Peruvian Avenue Corporation supports the proposed green
11 market proposal of Harry Welsh, subject to the final terms and conditions to be worked
12 out if the concept is approved by the Town Council. Mr. Bradford added that it is not a
13 program being offered by the Worth Avenue Association, however, they support it and
14 have written to Mr. Diamond and the other members of the Town Council.
15
16 Responding to Chairman Diamond, Mr. Bradford stated that the property owners on
17 Worth Avenue are also the owners of the Peruvian Avenue Corporation, along with Burt
18 Handelsman, who is the primary property owner of that group.
19
20 Harry Welsh, 235 Sunrise Avenue, provided a presentation of the green market proposal.
21 He indicated that the proposed program would be in operation from October through May
22 on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the east end of the Apollo Parking Lot and
23 fees would be $40.00 a week for all businesses in Palm Beach. He responded to Chairman
24 Diamond that the purpose of the Market was to increase business in Town on Sundays.
25
26 Chairman Diamond requested that Sherry Frankel, President of Worth Avenue
27 Association, ask for the opinions of the local restaurants regarding the green market.
28
29 Code Enforcement Manager Raychel Houston noted that Ordinance 42-90 states that
30 outside display of food or produce, covered or uncovered is not allowed and that it would
31 require an ordinance change. Ms. Houston indicated that fees for tent permits would also
32 be required.
33
34 Town Attorney Randolph provided information relative to amending the ordinance. He
35 indicated that the criteria regarding when and where to allow a market was necessary, to
36 treat everyone who comes in for an application the same, and to avoid language that says
37 "based upon the approval of the Town Council". He noted that the current ordinance does
38 not allow outside displays and sales, or outside display of fruits and vegetables. He asked
39 if the Town wanted to allow exceptions for a green market and more specifically the type
40 of ordinance to be presented.
41
42 Mr. Bradford suggested that the ordinance indicate that the Town may permit temporary
43 outdoor sales if requested in conjunction with a community wide event or series of
44 community wide events approved upon application to the Town Council.
45
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HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 Assistant Planning, Zoning, and Building Director Close stated that there are many items
2 that would need to be addressed in determining what would go into the definition of a
3 community wide event.
4
5 Ms. Houston indicated that it could say "except for this type of situation", and the outside
6 sales mentioned by Town Attorney Randolph could be made a part of someone's business
7 tax receipt.
8
9 Mr. Bradford said that the Town should charge something to the green market in fairness
10 to the local business owners who pay for a business tax receipt. Ms. Houston asked if
11 someone already had a business tax receipt, should another one be required.
12
13 Committee Member Pucillo noted that a few months ago, the Town Council expressed
14 displeasure for the concept of a green market. This is a big undertaking, and input would
15 need to be solicited from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Fire Marshal, and
16 various other departments to look at this carefully.
17
18 Committee Member Pucillo recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission,
19 and the Chamber of Commerce provide input. He would like for the Planning and
20 Zoning Commission to come back with an ordinance that amends the existing ordinances
21 prohibiting green markets, that allows them in certain specific places with certain
22 conditions, and that places an appropriate fee on them.
23
24 Chairman Diamond indicated that the Committee likes the concept, and requested that it
25 be placed on the August agenda, with as much backup as possible.
26
27 Mr. Bradford commented that he would work with the Town Clerk to ensure that there is
28 a good summary. The summary of the discussion is as follows:
29
30 ORS is favorable to the Green Market concept, in certain locations in Town, with certain
31 conditions and if appropriate fees are charged to the Green Market vendors. Ordinances
32 will need to be amended to allow the concept and most have been identified. ORS wants
33 to receive the input of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Chamber of
34 Commerce prior to any final action being taken in this regard. If the Town Council
35 approves the ORS recommendation, based on our understanding of ORS intent, staff will
36 assemble a work group to identify all ordinance changes required, identify fees
37 recommended to be paid by Green Market vendors, and locations for allowing such
38 activities. All items will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their
39 September meeting. Staff will solicit the input of the Chamber of Commerce and provide
40 it and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission to the full Town
41 Council upon completion of the work effort.
42
43 Clerk's Note: Item IV.A.1., was heard here.
44
45
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HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 2. Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 42, Environment, at Section 42-
2 230, Lawn Maintenance Equipment Noise to Clarify Existing Exemption
3 for Golf Course Lawn Maintenance Equipment.[Thomas G. Bradford,
4 Deputy Town Manager
5
6 Deputy Town Manager Bradford stated that there was some uncertainty as to whether or
7 not golf course lawn maintenance equipment is under the domain of this ordinance, and
8 therefore limits the noise and times of operation. He was asked to amend the ordinance
9 to clarify the issue.
10
11 Chairman Diamond, Committee Member Pucillo, and Town Attorney Randolph
12 discussed changing the language to indicate that golf course lawn maintenance equipment
13 would need to operate at an earlier time. Committee Member Pucillo indicated that the
14
15 change would be that the use of golf course maintenance equipment within the Town is
16 not restricted within the hours outlined.
17
18 Motion was made by Committee Member Pucillo and seconded by Chairman Diamond to
19 approve the proposed amendments. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
20
21 3. Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 by Increasing the Maximum
22 Number of Charitable Solicitation Permits Per Entity on an Annual Basis
23 and Specifying Evidence of Charitable Solicitation Activity.[Susan
24 Owens, Town Clerk
25
26 Town Clerk Owens presented a summary of the requested amendment. She stated that
27 this amendment would increase the maximum number of Charitable Solicitation events
28 per 12 month period from two to four. She noted that some of the major charities were
29 requesting more than two events a year and that it would also bring in additional revenue.
30
31 Mr. Bradford stated that some of the charities are holding their two events, and are
32 holding additional events anyway.
33
34 Responding to Chairman Diamond, Rob Walton, Lead Code Enforcement Officer,
35 indicated that every year there are numerous charities that they have to chase after to
36 obtain permits.
37
38 Chairman Diamond suggested that it might be better to just make it legal.
39
40 Committee Member Pucillo noted that part of the reason behind this is that the events are
41 going on anyway, and the Town wants to ensure they are permitted and that the
42 appropriate fee is obtained. The other option is to enforce the two event limit.
43
44
45
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HELD ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 13,2011
1 Code Enforcement Manager Houston noted that adding the proposed definition for
2 evidence of engaging in charitable solicitations would make it easier to enforce these
3 events.
4
5 Motion was made by Chairman Diamond and seconded by Committee Member Pucillo to
6 approve the proposed amendments. On roll call, the motion carried unanimously.
7
8 V. ANY OTHER MATTERS—None
9
10 VI. ADJOURNMENT
11
12 There being no further business, the Ordinances, Rules, and Standards Committee
13 Meeting of Wednesday, July 13, 2011 was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
14
15 APPROVED:
16
17
18
19
20 William J. Diamond
21 Chairman
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - Old Business
Agenda Title
Merchants' Recommendations for Worth Avenue.
Presenter
Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Supporting Documents
Letter dated August 2, 2011, from Harvey E. Oyer, III
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HARVEY E.OYER,III E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Member Florida Bar hoyer @shutts.com
(561)650-8517 Direct Telephone
(561)822-5522 Direct Facsimile
August 2, 2011
Honorable Gail Coniglio
Mayor, Town of Palm Beach
Town Hall
360 South County Road
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Re: Parking Fines
Dear Mayor Coniglio:
I have been asked to represent the Worth Avenue Association with respect to the current
discussion surrounding the proposed increase in parking fines. On behalf of the Worth Avenue
Association, I request an opportunity to appear before the Town Council at its August 2011
meeting to propose an outline of an alternative solution to the parking issues that are adversely
affecting the Town and the Worth Avenue merchants. My hope is that we can reach a resolution
that addresses the concerns raised by both the Town and the merchants and one that will provide
a fair, long term solution.
If this request to address the Town Council is acceptable to you and your colleagues,
please have your staff advise me what time you would like my presentation to occur.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - Old Business
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 63-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Increasing Fines for Parking, Providing an Effective Date.
Presenter
Jane Struder, Director of Finance
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum Dated August 3, 2011, from Jane Struder, Finance Director
• Resolution No. 63-11
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Jane Struder, Finance Director
Re: Resolution Adopting Parking Ticket Fines
Resolution No.63-11
Date: August 3, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting the Town Council approve Resolution No. 63-11, increasing parking ticket
fines.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fine increases for parking tickets were included in the FY 12 proposed budget and presented at
the June 13, 2011, Special Town Council meeting. The Town Council gave tentative approval of
the increase at the Special Town Council meeting. Staff presented the resolution to adopt the
new fines at the July 13, 2011 Town Council meeting. Members of the business community
objected to the proposed increase and the Town Council deferred the matter to the August 9,
2011, Town Council meeting to give the Worth Avenue merchants time to develop a parking
proposal for their area.
The attached Resolution contains the original staff proposal to increase parking ticket fines from
$35 to $60 for most types of parking tickets. Parking tickets were last increased in 2007. The
increase is estimated to generate $268,000 in additional revenue. If the fine remains at$35 in
commercial areas but is increased to $60 in residential and beach areas, then $110,000 in
additional revenue is projected.
In addition, we have been notified by Palm Beach County that they plan to terminate the
agreement between the County and the Town for parking enforcement and monitoring at
Kreusler Park. The FY12 budget included $55,000 in revenue from Palm Beach County for
services at Kreusler Park that will need to be removed.
Based on the actions and other considerations presented at the August 9, 2011, Town Council
meeting, staff will present a plan prior to the September 12, 2011 public hearing to cover any
shortfall that may arise from a possible change to the parking ticket fines, the loss of Kreusler
Park revenue and any other matters that may arise prior to the adoption of the FY 12 budget.
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TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
Resolution No. 63-11 has been reviewed and approved for legal form and sufficiency.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The additional revenue from the proposed fine increase is estimated to be $268,000.
Attachment
cc: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Department Directors
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RESOLUTION NO. 63-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
INCREASING FINES FOR PARKING, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Town has determined that the fines for parking tickets should be increased.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 2. This Resolution is hereby adopted to include the fines indicated below:
Type of Fee/Fine/Penalty Amount
Overtime Parking as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(1) $35.00
$60.00
Parking on wrong side of street as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(2) $35.00
$60.00
Parking at yellow curb as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(3) $5.00
$60.00
Blocking driveway as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(4) $35.00
$60.00
Parking on sidewalk as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(5) $35.00
$60.00
Trespassing by vehicle as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(6) $5.00
$60.00
No Parking(designated hours) as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(7) $35.00
$60.00
Parking too close to fire hydrant as referenced in Section 118-92 $40.00
(a)($) $65.00
Expired Meter as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(17) $5.00
$60.00
No parking anytime as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(9) $5.00
$60.00
Double parking as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(10) $35.00
$60.00
Obstructing traffic as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(11) $5.00
$60.00
Parking in loading zone as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(12) $5-99
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$60.00
Residential parking as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(13) $5.00
$60.00
Vehicle parked across lines designating parking space as referenced X5-00
in Section 118-92(a)(14) $60.00
Vehicle parked in wrong direction on one-way street as referenced in $35.00
Section 118-92(a)(15) $60.00
Parking at curbs designated in red as referenced in Section 118-92 X5-99
(a)(16) $60.00
Official parking only as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(18) $35.09
$60.00
Parking in crosswalk as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(19) $35.09
$60.00
Parking in passenger loading zone as referenced in Section 118-92 X5.99
(a)(20) $60.00
Overtime parking in a designated parking zone (in addition to any X5-09
other parking regulation violation noted at the time of fine issuance) $60.00
as referenced in Section 118-92(a)(21)
All other parking violations as prescribed by appropriate state statue $35.00
or other Town ordinance as referenced in Section 118-92(b) $60.00
Failure to pay penalties for violations of sections 118-91 and 118-92 $20.00
within seven days from the time of issuance of the violation shall
result in an additional delinquency penalty to the violator as
referenced in Section 118-93
Failure to pay penalties and delinquency assessments for violations of $20.00
sections 118-91 and 118-92 and in accordance with section 118-93
within 60 days of issuance of the parking violation shall result in a
service charge to the violator per citation in addition to the cost of the
violation and delinquent penalty as referenced in Section 118-94
Failure to pay penalties and delinquency assessments for violations of $25.00
sections 118-91 and 118-92 and in accordance with section 118-93
within 90 days of issuance of the parking violation shall result in an
additional service charge to the violator per citation in addition to the
cost of the violation of the original delinquent penalty and service
charge as referenced in Section 118-94
Fee for removal of an immobilizing device as referenced in Section $350.00
118-95 (2)
Failure to pay parking overtime penalty within the time provided in $10.00
section 118-133 (7 days) shall result in an additional delinquency
penalty to the violator as referenced in Section 118-127(b)
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Failure to pay penalties and delinquency assessments for violations of $20.00
section 118-127 and in accordance with section 118-133 within 60
days of issuance of the parking violation shall result in a service
charge to the violator per citation in addition to the cost of the
violation and delinquent penalty as referenced in Section 118-128 (a)
Failure to pay penalties and delinquency assessments for violations of $25.00
section 118-127 and in accordance with section 118-133 within 90
days of issuance of the parking violation shall result in an additional
service charge to the violator per citation in addition to the cost of the
violation,the original delinquent penalty and service charge as
referenced in Section 118-128 (b)
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective as of October 1,2011.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of the Town of
Palm Beach assembled this 9th day of August,2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Town Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid,Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens,Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo,Town Council Member
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - Old Business
Agenda Title
Mid-Town Beach Restroom Alternatives
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 26, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
• Feasibility Study -Bridges, Marsh& Associates
• FDEP Letter to Mayor dated July 15, 2011
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
TO: Mayor and Town Council
VIA: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
FROM: H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
RE: Mid-Town Beach Restroom Alternatives
DATE: July 26, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that Town Council review alternatives for public amenities (both restroom and
parking) and to provide any direction deemed necessary.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MID-TOWN RESTROOM ALTERNATIVES
Bridges, Marsh, & Associates, Inc. conducted a feasibility study for locating public restrooms at
Mid-Town Municipal Beach. The report is attached to this memorandum in its entirety. Two
options were evaluated, including:
Alternative "A":
This alternative consists of remodeling the existing Ocean Rescue building at Chilean Avenue and
South Ocean Boulevard. The existing hedges between the sidewalk and the building would be
removed to accommodate a ramp that will meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements. The ladies' room would have two stalls(one ADA)and the men's room would have
two urinals and one stall (ADA). Ocean Rescue will be able to maintain office space but it will be
approximately one third the size of their existing space. We anticipate having to provide storage for
this work group at another Town facility.
One distinct advantage of this alternative is that there is no visual change to the area with the
exception of the new ramp along the sidewalk.
The engineer's estimate for this alternative is approximately $175,000 and does not include an
owner's contingency. Additionally, we have not been able to fully investigate retrofitting the
existing structure with a self cleaning system,but will do so if this alternative is selected.
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Alternative `B":
The second alternative consists of constructing a new building at the northern end of midtown beach
(north of Royal Palm Way). This would provide the same number of fixtures as the first alternative
and would be designed to meet ADA requirements.
One distinct disadvantage of this alternative is that there is a visual change to the area. The proposed
location adjacent to an existing hedge line minimizes the impact but cannot eliminate it. An
advantage of a new structure is that it will be easier to fit with a self cleaning system.
The engineer's estimate for this alternative is approximately $200,000 and does not include an
owner's contingency. We have not been able to fully investigate outfitting the structure with a self
cleaning system,but will do so if this alternative is selected.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Should Town Council authorize constructing one of the restroom alternatives, Town staff would
need to negotiate with FDEP staff for the timing of eliminating the Clarke Public Beach parking
without violating the terms of the 06PB4 agreement.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP),receives annual funding requests from
local sponsors for State cost sharing under their Beach Management Funding Assistance (BMFA)
Program.The Town submitted the FY 2012 request,following Town Council approval,on July 13,
2011.
Florida Legislature annually approves funding to support State cost sharing participation through the
FDEP BMFA program, allowing up to 50% cost sharing on the non-Federal portion of coastal
projects. Despite applicability to the State's Strategic Beach Management Plan, there are no
guarantees that Town coastal projects will receive state funding until a grant agreement contract is
in place.
In addition to the planned nourishments in Mid-Town, State cost sharing participation is often
applied to the non-Federal cost of projects constructed in response to a hurricane. FEMA cost
sharing is maximized at 75%total project cost;therefore,State cost sharing would be applied to the
remaining non-Federal 25% of the total project cost. Even though the recent economic state has
influenced Florida Legislature to reduce funding for the FDEP BMFA program, history has shown
that an influx of State funding for coastal management projects often occurs following significant
natural disasters.
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SHORELINE ELIGIBILITY
The percentage of participation is calculated using guidelines contained in the Florida Administrative
Code, 6213-36.
The percent eligible calculation of State funding participation, previously agreed to by FDEP and
the Town,has been 72.36, so 36.18%of total project cost was reimbursed by the State for activities
related to the 2006 Mid-Town Beach Nourishment Project. Through an extensive review of the
applicable Florida Administrative Code language,coupled with a detailed site evaluation of public
accessibility, we have determined that the Town should be eligible for State funding assistance on
approximately 85% of this shoreline. In other words the existing conditions in Reaches 3 and 4
warrant a State funding participation equal to approximately 85%eligibility,or approximately 42.5%
of total project cost. This increase is subject to FDEP staff review and field confirmation.
The revised calculation includes each public parking space with 1/4-mile of a public beach access
point,the Breakers property publicly accessible shoreline through public lodging,corrections to the
public right-of-way widths, and the widths of Clarke Beach and Mid-Town Municipal Beach. The
2006 FDEP grant agreement with the Town referenced the distribution of 43 public parking spaces
in Reach 3 between Wells Road(9 spaces),Dunbar Road(11 spaces),Atlantic Avenue(23 spaces),
and Sunset Avenue (0 spaces).
Reach 3
The 43 spaces in Reach 3 were likely referenced as existing conditions at the time the agreement was
being negotiated. A reevaluation of the Florida Administrative Code has suggested that proper
distribution of the 43 public parking spaces with respect to the 1/4-mile distance from the beach
accesses improves the calculation of shoreline eligibility. With the existing parking on North County
Road, there are many spaces which are located within 1/4-mile distance from more than one of the
referenced beach accesses of Wells Road,Dunbar Road,or Atlantic Avenue. For instance,Dunbar
Road is located approximately 400 feet from Wells Road and approximately 300 feet from Atlantic
Avenue. As long as Wells Road has at least 8 spaces and Atlantic Avenue has 6 spaces, Dunbar
Road does not need any to bridge the gap of shoreline eligibility. Because each public parking space
provides cost sharing eligibility shore parallel both north and south, having 11 spaces applicable to
Dunbar Road does not maximize cost sharing; therefore, by applying these same spaces to either
Wells Road(heading north)or Atlantic Avenue(heading south), shoreline eligibility is stretched to
get the most cost sharing out of each parking space by eliminating overlap.
The parking on the 100 block of Sunset Avenue is not open to the public; therefore, the 06PB4
agreement recognizes 0 parking spaces for the Sunset Avenue public beach access. There are eight
(8) public parking spaces located on the east side of North County Road, immediately north of
Sunset Avenue, within 1/4-mile walking distance from the Sunset Avenue beach access. By
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including these 8 spaces in the calculation, coupled with the corrected width of the access (48 feet,
rather than 45 feet in FDEP's 06PB4 calculation),the shoreline eligibility for the Mid-Town project
is effectively increased by nearly 850 feet.
Reach 4
The Breakers property was not included in the 06PB4 agreement. The Florida Administrative Code
considers public lodging as publicly accessible and the shoreline length of the property is to be
included as eligible for State cost sharing. While much of the Breakers shoreline was included in
the State's cost sharing calculation, through the parking at Clarke Avenue Public Park,this section
of shoreline could have been included without the need for public parking.
25 public parking spaces within 1/4-mile of Clarke Avenue Public Park(Clarke Beach)are currently
required within the Town's 06PB4 agreement with FDEP. In addition,98 public parking spaces are
currently required within 1/4-mile of the Town's Mid-Town Municipal Beach. Current public
parking for Mid-Town Municipal Beach far surpasses the 98 space requirement.
The Town's Local Government Funding Request, submitted to FDEP in July 2011, requested a
correction to the State's funding participation percentage to include the Breakers property as a public
lodging establishment within the Mid-Town project area. This correction will be applied to future
grant agreements pertaining to the Mid-Town project area.
The addition of a restroom facility at Mid-Town Municipal Beach would increase the shoreline
eligibility within the Mid-Town project area from approximately 85%to more than 94%. The only
section of beach within the Mid-Town project area ineligible for State cost sharing participation
would be approximately 850 feet north of the Breakers' property, outside of the current reach from
the Sunset Avenue secondary access. This 850-foot section could become eligible should the Town
reallocate 16 parking spaces on Sunset Avenue from permit only to public parking. The addition of
the 16 parking spaces on Sunset Avenue would maximize State participation for the Mid-Town
project at 100% eligible or 50% cost sharing.
CLARKE PUBLIC BEACH PARKING
Prior to the first Mid-Town restoration (early 1990's)until recently changed to permit only(except
for specific spaces signed for public use), 25 spaces on Clarke Avenue were available to the public
during weekdays only. The parking spaces were utilized for State cost sharing participation. In
order for the parking spaces to comply with FDEP policy and the 06PB4 agreement, parking is to
be available on an"equal basis"for the same hours that the beach is open(7 days per week, Sam to
6pm).
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Following a notice of noncompliance from FDEP, staff brought the Clarke Avenue parking matter
before Council in May 2009. Since that initial meeting, Town Council has further considered and
acted upon this matter on June 9, 2009,July 13, 2010,August 10, 2010,February 3, 2011, and May
10, 2011.
Restrooms were brought up as a potential solution to eliminate the public parking at Clarke Public
Beach. At the May 2011 Town Council meeting,Council decided to temporarily split up the parking
spaces onto Clarke and the adjacent residential streets and reevaluate the situation following
completion of a restroom feasibility study. The existing parking conditions, based upon direction
from the Town Council on May 10,2011, and approval by the Town Manager on May 12,2011,the
distribution and assignment of the 2-hour publicly accessible spaces for the Clarke Public Beach are
as follows: five(5)on 100-block Seaview Avenue,four(4)on 100-block Seaspray Avenue,four(4)
100-block Seabreeze Avenue,four(4)200-block Clarke Avenue,four(4) 100-block Clarke Avenue,
and four(4) 100-block Barton Avenue.
The residents on Clarke Avenue and the 100 blocks of Barton Avenue and the"Sea Streets"continue
to be concerned about the impacts to their neighborhood from the use of these public parking spaces.
Residents have reported that use of Clarke Public Beach has increased after the parking rates at Mid-
Town beach were raised to $5.00 per hour last year.
Staff has identified four alternatives for Town Council consideration with respect to the public
parking spaces associated with Clarke Public Beach:
1. No Further Change - Leave the parking as currently configured. The 25 parking space
obligation is required for period of 10 years since the last amended agreement (to be complete
December 2019).
Result
No additional cost to the Town.
2. Install Restrooms at Mid-Town Municipal Beach. This would increase the reach of eligibility
to State funding participation from 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile in either shore parallel direction. This
would increase grant eligibility for future projects to approximately 94%. This includes the
elimination of all parking spaces at Clarke Public Beach.
Result
Initial Cost:
• Alternative"A"(Existing Lifeguard Facility),Estimated Cost$200,000 with
contingency.
• Alternative `B" (New Facility near Royal Palm Way), Estimated Cost
$225,000 with contingency.
Future Savings: Based on SPB Current 10-Year Plan,in excess of$2.6 Million from
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the most recent Mid-Town grant agreement(06PB4). [Pending Florida Legislature]
3. Return payment of $373,000 to FDEP for State funding participation received from
previous projects. This would reduce grant eligibility for future projects to approximately 69.6%.
This includes an elimination of all parking spaces at Clarke Public Beach without the addition of
restrooms.
Result
Initial Cost: $373,000
Future Cost: Based on SPB Current 10-Year Plan,in excess of$300,000 from the
most recent Mid-Town grant agreement(06PB4).
4. Contest 25 space requirement and request settlement to adjust to 7 spaces. No bathrooms.
This should keep the cost sharing percentages the same as existing conditions with the correction
of classifying the Breakers shoreline as eligible due to 6213-36.002 (12), public lodging
establishment.
Result
Unknown. Because the existing grant agreement has expired,FDEP staff has clearly
informed Town staff that no amendments or changes can be made to this agreement.
Any negotiated agreement would need to be performed through a settlement. Legal
fees cannot be estimated at this time.
On July 20,2011,the Town received a letter from FDEP Deputy Secretary Jeff Littlejohn. The letter
(attached)expressed support for installation of public restrooms at Mid-Town Municipal Beach to
both increase State funding eligibility and to satisfy the Town's current obligation for "certain
parking spaces that are already designated as public" (ie. Clarke Public Beach).
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
Restroom design/permitting/construction costs were not considered in the Shore Protection Board's
recommended FY 2012 coastal budget or 10-year plan. The Town's General Coastal Fund does not
have funding appropriated for the restroom.
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Attachments
cc: Shore Protection Board
James M. Bowser, P.E., Town Engineer
Robert Weber, Coastal Coordinator
Lynda Venne, Purchasing Agent
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FEASIBILITY STUDY:
Introduction:
The Town of Palm Beach (Town) has been asked to review options for locating new bathroom
facilities at the public beach area.
This study will address two options:
A. Remodeling the existing Town Lifeguard building at Chilean and South Ocean
Blvd. to accommodate bathroom facilities.
B. Construct a free standing new building at the intersection of Royal Palm Way and
South Ocean Blvd. to accommodate bathroom facilities.
Both sites are east of South Ocean Blvd. and are east of the Coastal Construction Control Line
(CCCL) established by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Exhibit 1.
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D.E.P. Impacts:
DEP is not likely to object to the bathroom facilities. However, the proposed northern ramp
(concrete)may be a cause of concern for DEP due to the seaward extent of new construction and
if significant excavation is required. Provided that all excavated material associated with the
project may be accommodated in the immediate area as fill (i.e. no net excavation).
Excavation/fill requirements and the existing seawall design must be confirmed and,
notwithstanding these issues, I believe DEP permitting may still be a challenge.
Allow 5 months from date the CCCL permit application submittal to obtain the DEP final order.
Note that all variances, special exceptions, or other special Town Council approvals, if required,
must be granted prior to the submittal of the CCCL permit application
Utility Services Impact:
Water service will reconnect to the existing service. Sanitary Sewer service is currently provided
by grinder station G-9.
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ALTERNATE A-RENOVATION OF EXISTING LIFE GUARD STATION AT
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ORDER OF MAGNITUDE BUDGET COST ESTIMATE
SUMMARY
Item
1_ Contractors General Requirements 42,713
2 Alterations and Additions Construction Work 96,127
138,840
3 Estimating Conti ngencyAllowance 5.00% 6,942
145,781
4 Contractor's OHP 12.00% 17,494
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6 Professional Fees and Expenses 8.00% 13,062
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7/21/19 ESTIMATE TOTAL $175.000
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Item GENERAL REQUIREMENTS quantity unit unit rate $
PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
ALLOWANCES
1 Conti ngencyAllowance See Summary 0
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
2 Permit Fee By Owner 0
3 Impact Fee-By Owner n/a 0
4 Performance and Payment Bonds n/a 0
5 Insurance-Builders Risk ±0.50% of Subtotal 1,000
6 Insurance-Public Liability ±1.25% of Subtotal 2,250
7 Overheads and Profit See Summary 0
8 Chief Project Manaqer n/a 0
9 Project Manaqer - 10% part time 5 mths. 1,031 5,156
10 Supervisor-50%part time 5 mths. 3,781 18,906
11 Site Clerk n/a 0
12 Estimator n/a 0
13 General Purpose...Laborer __.n/a 0
_.14 Construction Photographs/Video n/a 0
15 Progress Schedules and Reports n/a 0
1.6 Network Analysis...Schedules n/a 0
QUALITY_REQUIREMENTS
17 ,Mockups _ n/a 0
18 Testinq and Inspection Services... n/a 0
19 Testing Laboratories Service n/a 0
TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
Temporary Utilities
20 Installation and Maintenance of Temporary E lectri city LS 500
21 Temporary Electricity 5 mths. 100.00 500
22 Temporary Fire Protection 5 mths. 50.00 250
23 Temporary Liqhtinq 5 _mths. 100.00 500
24 Temporary Telephone 5 mths. 400.00 2,000
25 Temporary Water_ 5 _mths. 100.00 500
Construction Facilities
26 Field Offices and Sheds n/a 0
27 IFirstAid 5 mths. 100.00 500
28 Sanitary Facilities n/a 0
Construction Aids
29 ConstructionScaffoldinq_ n/a _ ' 0
30 Construction Crane n/a 0
31 Miscellaneous Construction Aids 5 mths. 250.00 1,250
Vehicular and other Access and Parking
32 Parki nq Areas/Monthly charges 5 mths. 150,00 750
33 Temporary_Roads. n/a 0
34 Traffic Control n/a 0
35 Phasing n/a 0
36 Staging Area __.LS 1,500
37 Worker Transport n/a 0
carried forward $35,563
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Item TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS (cont'd ) brought forward $35,563
quantity unit unit rate
Temporary Barriers and Enclosures_
1 Barriers 5 mths. 150.00 750
2.. Dust Controls 5 mths. 150.00 750
3 Fences 5 mths. 250.00 1,250
4 Protective Walkways n/a 0
5_ Weather Protection LS 1,000
6 Tree and Plant Protection n/a 0
7 Watching/Security _n/a 0
Temporary Controls
8 Pollution Control n/a 0
Project Identification
9 Project Siqn LS 500
Preparation
10 Construction layout n/a 0
11 Field Engineering n/a 0
12 Protection of adjacent Construction n/a 0
13 Surveying n/a _.0
14 Small tools 5 mths. 100.00 500
Cleaning
15 Final Cleaning LS 500
_.16 Progress.Cleaning 5 mths. 50,00 300
17 Dumpster_(2 only) LS 1,000
18 Site Maintenance 5 mths 100.00 600
Closeout Submittals
19 Final Site Survey.... _n/a 0
FACILITY OPERATION__
Commissioning__
20 Testinq,adjusting and balancing_ By Subcontractors 0
21 As builts, manuals etc. By Subcontractors 0
To Summary $42,713
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Item Demolitions quantity unit unit rate $
1 Clear/prepare/mobilize site ready for demolition LS 500
Planting and Irrigation
2 Plantinq 4,000
3 Irrigation 1,000
Take out or work as necessary to the following and remove from site
4 Internal partitions LS 500
5 Staircases 2 Ea. 500.00 1,000
6 Sanitary Fixtures LS 1,000
7 Doors and frames 5 Ea. 100.00 500
Concrete
8 Ramp and landings 416 SF 20.00 8,320
9 Broom finish 416 SF 2.00 832
10 Ramp wall ,footings and finish 154 LF 75.00 11,550
Metals
11 Ramp handrail to wall on brackets 190 LF 50.00 9,500
Doors and Windows
12 External door,frame and hardware 2 Ea. 1,500.00 3,000
13 Internal ditto 5 Ea. 1,000.00 5,000
14 Ameliatorywork to eight existing windows LS 1,000
Finishes
15 Internal partitions_with finishes 720 SF 7.50 5,400
16 Floor finish to bathrooms_ 580 SF _ 3.00 1.,740
17 Touch up/.redecorate building externally LS 2,000
18 Clean and repaint ceilings 580_ SF 2,00 1,160
carried forward $58,002
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Bathroom Accessories
9 WC Compartment 6'wide,with one door 2 Ea. 1,500.00 3,000
2 Urinal division 1 Ea. 400.00 400
3 Toilet roll holder 4 Ea. 75.00 300
4.. Handicap...grab rails 4 Ea. 150.00 .........600
5 Paper towel dispenser/disposer 3 Ea. 300.00 900
6 Sanitary napkin dispenser 1 _Ea 250.00 .........250
7 Soap dispenser wall mounted 5 Ea. 100.00 500
8 Mirrors 5 Ea. 200.00 1,000
9 Shower curtain and rail 1 Ea. 100.00 100
Mechanical
Plumbing, including hooking up fixtures to existing services
10 WC 4 Ea. '.. 1,750.00 7,000
99 Wall hung wash basin 4 Ea. 1,500.00 6,000
_.12. Urinal 2 Ea. .....1,250..00 .2.,500
13 New shower head 1 Ea. 250.00 250
14 Hook up costs LS 2,000
Ventilation
15 Ventilation installation LS 2,500
Electrical
16 Electrical installation, liqhtfixtures etc 800 SF 10.00 8,000
17 Buildert's Work in connection with M& E 10.00% 28,250.00 2,825
To Summary $96,127
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Pros:
- Utilizing an existing building structure
- Visibly no additional modification to existing building
- More central to public beach access area
- Available existing utility services
- Modest improvement costs
Cons:
- Relocating Lifeguard facilities—impact to current operation
- Long ramp approach due to low existing floor elevation—impact to dune profile
- Not the best utilization of space requires longer footprint than freestanding new building
- Removal of existing foundation planting on west side of existing building adjacent to the
street
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D.E.P. Impacts
DEP may render a favorable recommendation for this alternative, based on the seaward siting of
the proposed bathrooms, in comparison to existing structures (cabanas and a pool) north of the
proposed site.
Allow 5 months from date the CCCL permit application submittal to obtain the DEP final order.
Note that all variances, special exceptions, or other special Town Council approvals, if required,
must be granted prior to the submittal of the CCCL permit application.
Utility Services Impact:
A 6" watermain exists on Ocean Blvd. which can be tapped for a water service. The service line
should be a minimum of F.
Sanitary sewer service would need to be achieved through the use of a low pressure grinder
station and forcemain connection to the existing 20" PVC forcemain in Ocean Boulevard.
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ORDER OF MAGNITUDE BUDGET COST ESTIMATE
SUMMARY
Item $
1 Contractor's General Requirements 35,000
2 New Construction Work 119,739
154,739
3 Estimatinq Conti ngencvAllowance 5.00% 7,737
162,476
4 Contractor's OHP 12.00% 19,497
181,973
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181,973
6 Professional Fees and Expenses 9.00% 16,378
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Item TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS (cont'd ) brought forward $29,500
quantity unit unit rate
Temporary Barriers and Enclosures
1 Barriers 4 mths. 150.00 600
2 "Dust Controls 4 mths. 150.00 600
3 Fences 4 mths. 250.00 1,000
4 Protective Walkways n/a 0
5 Weather Protection n/a 0
6 Tree and Plant Protection n/a 0
7 Watchinq/Security _n/a 0
Temporary Controls
8 Pollution Control n/a 0
Project Identification
9 Project Sign _LS 500
Preparation
10 Construction layout n/a 0
11 Field Engjneerinq.. _.n/a 0
12 Protection of adjacent Construction n/a 0
13 Surveying n/a 0
14 Small tools 4 mths. 100.00 400
Cleaning
15 Final Cleaninq LS 500
16 Progress Cleaninq 4 mths. 50.00 300
17 Dumpster_(2 only) LS 1,000
18 Site Maintenance 4 mths 100.00 600
Closeout Submittals
19 Final Site Survey 0
FACILITY OPERATION
Commissioning
20 Testing,adjustinq and balancing By Subcontractors 0
21 As builts, manuals etc. By Subcontractors 0
To Summary $35,000
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Item Demolitions quantity unit unit rate $
1 Clear/prepare/mobilize site ready for demolition LS 500
Planting and Irrigation
2 Planting 2,500
3 Irrigation 1,000
Concrete
4 Pilinq Mobilization LS 2,500
5 Pilinq LS 10,000
6 Slab on grade assembly 468 SF 10.00 4,680
7 Grade beams 11 CY 500.00 5,500
8 Sidewalk 80 SF 7.50 600
9 Broom finish 548 SF 2.00 1,096
Masonry
10 '.6" Masonrywall internal 279 SF 7.50 2,093
11 '.8" Masonrywall, external, reinforced 880 SF 10.00 8,800
Doors and Windows
12 External grille door,8'wide overall,sliding,two leaves,frame
and hardware 1 Ea. 5,000.00 5,000
_.13. Window,4'..x2' 2 _Ea. ..500.00 ...1..,000
14 Louvre panel, 3'x 6' 2 Ea. 750.00 1,500
Carpentry
15 Roof trusses 588 SF 5.00 2,940
16 Vanity top 4'wide,with one bowl aperture 1 Ea. 500.00 500
17 Ditto, 5' 1 Ea. 750.00 750
Roofing
18 Roof assembly, barrel tile 676 SF 17.50 11,830
19 Eaves assembly 98 LF 20.00 1,960
carried forward $64,749
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brought forward $64,749
Finishes quantity unit unit rate
1 Internal partitions with finishes 108 SF 10.00 1,080
2 Floor finish to bathrooms 408 SF 3.00 1,224
3.. Wall finishes internally 1,296 SF 2.50 2,000
4 Ceilinq finishes 408 SF 5.00 2,040
5 External stucco and painting 792 SF 5.00 3,960
6 Stucco band 88 LF 5.00 440
Bathroom Accessories
7 WC Compartment 8'wide,with two doors 1 Ea. 1,500.00 1,500
8 Ditto, 12'wide 1 ! Ea. 2,000.00 2,000
9 WC division 7' long 1 Ea. 500.00 500
10 Urinal division 2 Ea. 400.00 800
11 Toilet roll holder 3 Ea. 75.00 225
12 Handicap grab rails 4 Ea. 150.00 600
13 Paper towel dispenser/disposer 2 Ea. 300.00 600
14 Sanitary napkin dispenser 1 Ea 250.00 250
15 Soap dispenser wall mounted 4 Ea. 100.00 400
16 Mirrors 4 Ea. 200.00 800
Plumbing,. including hooking up fixtures to existing services
11 WC 3 Ea. 1,750.00 5,250
12 Wall hunq wash basin 2 Ea. 1,500.00 3,000
13 VanitYditto 2 Ea. 1,000.00 2,000
14 Urinal 2 Ea. 1,250.00 2,500
Hook up costs, includinq sewage pump/grinderetc LS 16,000
Ventilation
15 Ventilation installation LS 2,000
Electrical
16 Electrical installation, light fixtures etc 408 SF 10.00 4,080
17 Buildert's Work in connection with M& E ! 5.00% 34,830.00 1,742
To Summary $119,739
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Pros:
- New systems and structure
- Isolated on beach area— allows existing Lifeguard facility to remain unchanged.
- Less impact to existing dune profile
Cons:
- Creates an elevated structure along beachfront area.
- More remote for serving public beach access area
- More adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods
- Reduces existing open green space
- Higher improvement costs
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The Honorable Gail Coanil;lioa, Nlayoar.
"f`cavvn of Palm Beach
360 Stromlo County Road
Palrn Beach, Florida 3348
fear Nilavcar Coniglioa:
Please accept this letter expressing the Florida Delmrtnaent of Environmental Protection's (1 EP)
support for the installation of public restro_aoanas at ,klicl-Town Municipal Beach. The addition of such a
facility will improve eligibility and provide the opportunity° for the To xvii of Pahn Beach to receive
increased state coast sharing, through the DEP°s Beach Nlanagernent Funding Assistance Program
(Pro gran-i)"adi-ninisterecl through the Department's Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Svstenas.
Currently,public access at Mid-Town Beach is identified as a "secondary access" under DEP's rules. By
adding,public restroatanas, the Micl-'fora Municipal Beach will qualify as a "primary access" and,
consequently, iinproave eligibility for Program fundin};. The addition of restroorns; will allow the Town
to reallocate certain parking spaces that are alreadN,, designated as public to be used for tlae To wn"s
eligibility calculation.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, Please feel free to contact me or lvlr N-liclaaael Barnett,
P,I ., Chief of DEP's Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, at ( 5fl)488-7808.
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Jeff .ittlejohn, P.E.
Del uh,Secretary for Regmiatory Programs
cc: '-liclaaael Barnett, Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, D P
Peter Elivell,Town of Palm Beach
Paul Brazil,wl"trwn of Palm Beach
Rob Weber,To wn of Palrn Beach
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - Old Business
Agenda Title
RESOLUTION NO. 61-11 A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving State Grant Renewal of FDEP Contract No.
I IPB3, Between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Town
of Palm Beach Under the Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems Florida Beach
Management Funding Assistance Program for the South End Palm Beach Restoration,
Reach 8, and Authorizing the Town Council President to Execute Same on Behalf of the
Town.
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 26, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
• Resolution No. 61-11
• Contract IIPB3
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
RE: State Grant Renewal - Reach 8
Resolution No.61-11
DATE: July 26, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Town Council approve Resolution No.61-11,authorizing the Town Council
President to sign Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) agreement I IPB3 for
State cost sharing participation with the South End Palm Beach Restoration Project.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FDEP grant agreement 07PB6, South End Palm Beach Restoration, Reach 8, expired on June 30,
2011. FDEP agreement I IPB3 is to replace 07PB6.
Since the 07PB6 grant was executed and amended, the project has been revised and is currently in
the permitting process with the State and Federal regulatory agencies. The funding of eligible project
items(design and permitting),within FDEP contract number 07PB6,have been exhausted from the
original design effort. The design and permitting scope of the revised project,currently underway,
has been approved by FDEP staff and was included within the new grant agreement language.
The Reach 8 beach restoration original design, corresponding with grant agreement 07PB6, had a
State cost sharing participation of 40.84%, or 20.42% of the non-Federal total project cost. Permit
issuance of the original design was publicly petitioned. Results from the ensuing administrative
hearing determined that the Reach 8 beach restoration original design would not be permitted. A
redesign of the original project was performed following Shore Protection Board (SPB)
recommendation and Town Council approval. Revisions were made based on the concerns raised
by the petitioners during the administrative hearing in 2009, Judge Meale's Recommended Order,
and former FDEP Secretary Michael Sole's Final Order. In addition,the sand placement design was
extended to the south to accommodate concerns from condominiums located at the south end of
Reach 8. The revisions made to the project limits, by removing a public beach portion from the
project(Lake Worth Municipal Beach) and including private beaches into the project limits (south
end of Reach 8),has reduced the State's cost sharing participation from 40.84%to 24.47%. A State
cost sharing participation of 24.47% equates to 12.24% of the non-Federal project cost.
Staff informed the SPB on April 28,2010,that coastal related business would be performed directly
with the Town Council during the summer months, until the next SPB meeting is conducted on
September 29,2011. Although this item has not been presented to the SPB,the board has supported
the advancement of the design/permitting work. The SPB members have been copied on this
memorandum.
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FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The revised project, designed to significantly minimize adverse environmental impacts, has a
reduced estimated overall construction cost due to the reduction of anticipated mitigation which may
be required. This reduction was taken under consideration by FDEP during a recent Statewide
reversion process of grant funds performed by FDEP staff. The overall reduction of funds,
approximately$770,000, will not negatively impact the Town's anticipated reimbursement should
the project be constructed.
With a 20.42% State cost share, consistent with the previous agreement, the grant amount of
$4,800,000 would have provided State cost sharing participation for a total project amount which
exceeds $23.5 million. The estimated project cost(including permitting, construction, mitigation,
physical and environmental pre- and post-construction monitoring)for the South End Palm Beach
Restoration project, is considerably less than $20 million. Since the permitting process is not
complete,and the projects proposed impacts have not been evaluated by FDEP staff,the total project
cost was rounded to $20 million for the purposes of maximizing the amount of State funding to
remain allocated for the South End Palm Beach Restoration.
Using the revised State participation ratio, the State intends to retain $2,448,000 for the
design/permitting/construction/mitigation/monitoring of the project. The difference of$2,352,000
will likely be provided back into the FDEP Beach Management Funding Assistance program and
utilized for another State eligible project. Once the 11PB3 grant is executed,Town staff will attempt
to retain some of the $2,352,000 remaining funds for an southern section of the next Reach 7
nourishment project, located currently within the northern section of Reach 8. This section was
included within the original 07PB6 grant agreement.
Funding for the construction/mitigation/monitoring of this project has not been approved by the
Shore Protection Board or been approved by Town Council. The design/permitting of this project
has been funded through previous Town Council authorizations. Staff will return to the SPB and
Town Council for specific recommendation and authorization for construction after permitting is
complete.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
The resolution for this item is a standard form that has been previously reviewed and approved by
the Town Attorney. In addition the Town Attorney has reviewed the DEP contract and approved it
for legal form and sufficiency.
Attachments
cc: Shore Protection Board
James M. Bowser, P.E., Town Engineer
Robert Weber, Coastal Coordinator
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RESOLUTION NO. 61-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, APPROVING STATE GRANT RENEWAL OF FDEP
CONTRACT NO. I IPB3,BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNDER THE BUREAU OF
BEACHES AND COASTAL SYSTEMS FLORIDA BEACH
MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR
THE SOUTH END PALM BEACH RESTORATION,REACH 8,
AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO
EXECUTE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN.
WHEREAS,the Town of Palm Beach(Town)and the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP), have worked cooperatively by executing cost-sharing agreements related to
implementing the Town's Comprehensive Coastal Management Plan; and
WHEREAS,the FDEP has agreed to a 12.24%cost-share on eligible project elements related
to design, permitting, construction, physical monitoring, and biological monitoring of a restored
Reach 8, including a mitigation reef.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 2. The Town Council hereby authorizes the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) Contract No. I IPB3 in the manner and form attached.
Section 3. The Town Council President is hereby authorized to execute FDEP Contract No.
I IPB3 on behalf of the Town.
Section 4. Three (3) certified copies of this Resolution shall be provided to the FDEP, at
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000, Mail Station 300, in
accompaniment with the three (3) executed originals, within five (5) working days following
completion of the Town Council President's signature.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular adjourned session of Town Council of the Town of Palm
Beach this 9th day of August 2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Council President Pro Tem
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
Resolution No.61-11 Page 2
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DEP AGREEMENT No: 11 P133
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BUREAU OF BEACHES AND COASTAL SYSTEMS
BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
STATE OF FLORIDA
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
SOUTH END PALM BEACH RESTORATION
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION (hereinafter referred to as the "DEPARTMENT") whose address is 3900 Commonwealth
Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 and the TOWN OF PALM BEACH, whose address is P.O. Box
2029, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, a local government, (hereinafter referred to as the "LOCAL SPONSOR"), for
the project described herein.
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT, pursuant to Section 161.091 - Section 161.161, Florida Statutes,
provides financial assistance to eligible governmental entities for beach erosion control activities under the
Florida Beach Management Funding Assistance Program; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to 628-36.005(1)(d), Florida Administrative Code, the LOCAL SPONSOR has
resolved to support, serve as local sponsor, has the ability to perform the tasks associated with, and has
demonstrated a financial commitment to the beach erosion control project as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived herefrom, the
DEPARTMENT and the LOCAL SPONSOR do hereby agree as follows:
1. The DEPARTMENT does hereby retain the LOCAL SPONSOR to implement the beach erosion control
project known as the SOUTH END PALM BEACH RESTORATION, (hereafter referred to as the
PROJECT), as defined in Attachment A, Grant Work Plan, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The
LOCAL SPONSOR does hereby agree to perform such services as are necessary to implement the
PROJECT in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and all attachments
and exhibits named herein that are attached hereto and incorporated by reference. For purposes of this
Agreement, the terms "Contract' and "Agreement" are used interchangeably, and the terms "Grantee",
"Recipient"and "Local Sponsor"are used interchangeably.
2. This Agreement shall begin on the last date executed and end on March 31, 2013. Pursuant to Section
161.101 (18), Florida Statutes, work conducted on this PROJECT by the LOCAL SPONSOR or its
subcontractor and approved by (lie Department beginning on or after June 30, 2010, may be eligible for
reimbursement by the DEPARTMENT, provided that the PROJECT is approved by the Department. If
work identified in the approved Grant Work Plan is completed prior to time allowed in this Agreement,
this Agreement may be terminated by formal amendment.
3. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall perform the services in a proper and satisfactory manner as determined
by the DEPARTMENT.
4. Any and all equipment, products or materials necessary to perform these services, or requirements as
further stated herein, shall be supplied by the LOCAL SPONSOR.
5. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an
annual appropriation by the Legislature of the State of Florida and subject to the release of finds
appropriated to the DEPARTMENT.
DEP Agreement No. 11 P133, Page 1 of 9 211
6. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall implement the PROJECT and complete said PROJECT upon the terms
and conditions set forth in this Agreement and all present and future requisite authorizations and
environmental permits. The PROJECT consists of design, construction, and monitoring for a beach
restoration project using an upland sand source. The design plan consists of a Northern Segment and a
Southern Segment with a gap at the Lake Worth Municipal Pier. Sand will be placed in the critically-
eroded Northern Segment from R125 to R127 + I00 feet. Restoration will continue in the Southern
Segment from R128 + 954 feet to R134 + 235 feet. Only a portion of the Southern Segment is
designated critically eroded from R133 + 599 feet to R134 + 235 feet. The life of the PROJECT is
defined as ten(10)years commencing upon execution of this Agreement and re-initiated upon execution
of subsequent amendments to this Agreement for additional funding. The parties expressly agree that
the provisions of this paragraph shall survive and be enforceable beyond the expiration date of this
Agreement.
7. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall develop a detailed Scope of Work for each eligible PROJECT task, as
specified in Table I below. It is understood and agreed that the detailed Scope of Work shall include a
narrative description of each task, a corresponding detailed budget for each deliverable under that task
and a schedule for completion of each task and deliverable. Approval of the Scope of Work for each
task will be in the form of an approved amendment to this Agreement. The DEPARTMENT may
require at least ten percent (10%) of the total cost share for a specified task be forfeited for failure to
obtain prior approval,through an executed amendment, from the DEPARTMENT for a specified task.
8. The DEPARTMENT and the LOCAL SPONSOR agree that the estimated costs of the PROJECT are
identified in Table 1 below:
TABLE 1
Task# Eligible Project Tasks Estimated Project Costs
Federal DEP Local Total
2,0 Design and Permitting
2.1 Engineering Services $51,408 $368,592 $420,000
3.0 Construction
3.1 Beach Restoration $1,836,000 $13,164,000 $15,000,000
3.2 Mitigation Reef $306,000 $2,194,000 $2,500,000
4.0 Monitoring
4.1 Biological Monitoring $183,600 $1,316,400 $1,500,000
4.2 Physical Monitoring $24,480 $175,520 $200,000
4.3 Environmental Monitoring $46,512 $333,488 L $380,000
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $2,448,000 $17,552,000 1 $20,000,000
Prior written approval from the DEPARTMENT'S Project Manager shall be required for changes within
approved deliverable budget categories up to 10% of the total deliverable budget amount. The
DEPARTMENT'S Grant Manager will transmit a copy of the written approval and revised budget to the
DEPARTMENT Contracts Disbursements Office for inclusion in the Agreement file. Changes greater
than 10%will require a formal change order to the Agreement.
9. The DEPARTMENT has determined that 24.47 percent of the PROJECT cost is eligible for state cost
sharing. Therefore, the DEPARTMENT's financial obligation shall not exceed the sum of$2,448,000
for this PROJECT or up to 12.24 percent of the non-federal project cost, if applicable, for the specific
eligible PROJECT items listed above, whichever is less. To the extent applicable, it is understood and
agreed that for portions of the PROJECT which are located within lands owned and managed by the
DEPARTMENT's Division of Recreation and Parks, no cost share for construction activities shall be
required of the LOCAL SPONSOR, and the PROJECT costs for such portions shall be paid by the
DEPARTMENT.
DEP Agreement No. 11 PB3, Page 2 of 9 212
10. The DEPARTMENT and the LOCAL SPONSOR agree that any and all activities associated with the
PROJECT that are not shown in Table 1 are the responsibility of the LOCAL SPONSOR and are not a
part of this Agreement. The LOCAL SPONSOR agrees that any costs for the specific eligible project
tasks that exceed the estimated project costs for that task shall be the responsibility of the LOCAL
SPONSOR. Any modifications to the estimated TOTAL PROJECT COSTS shown in Table I above,
shall be provided through formal amendment to this Agreement.
11. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall perform as an independent contractor and not as an agent, representative,
or employee of the DEPARTMENT.
12. The LOCAL SPONSOR agrees to maintain the public beach access sites and public parking spaces, as
identified in Attachment B, Funding Eligibility, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
for beach use throughout the life of the PROJECT as established under this Agreement. The life of the
PROJECT is defined as ten (10) years commencing upon execution of this Agreement and re-initiated
upon execution of subsequent amendments to this Agreement for additional funding. If at any time the
LOCAL SPONSOR fails to maintain the subject beach access sites and public parking, the LOCAL
SPONSOR agrees to reimburse the DEPARTMENT all funds provided by the DEPARTMENT
associated with any beach access site and/or parking spaces where maintenance is discontinued. All
parking must be clearly signed or otherwise designated as public beach access parking.
13. In consideration for the satisfactory completion of the eligible work, identified in Attachment A and
approved by the DEPARTMENT, performed by the LOCAL SPONSOR under the terms of this
Agreement,the DEPARTMENT agrees to compensate the LOCAL SPONSOR on a cost reimbursement
basis for services rendered. All requests for reimbursement shall be made in accordance with
Attachment C, Contract Payment Requirements, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and State
guidelines for allowable costs found in the Department of Financial Services' Reference Guide for State
Expenditures at http://www.fldfs.com/aadir/reference%5FP-uide. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall submit
a request for reimbursement of funds on the forms provided as Attachment D, Request For Payment,
PARTS I — III, attached hereto and made a part hereof. These forms are to be submitted upon
completion of the deliverables. These forms shall be certified as accurate by the LOCAL SPONSOR'S
Project Manager and the LOCAL SPONSOR's Project Financial Officer and submitted to the
DEPARTMENT as a payment request. All requests for the reimbursement of travel expenses shall be
based on the travel limits established in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. A final invoice shall be due
no later than thirty (30) days following the completion date of this Agreement. The DEPARTMENT
will not release funds for construction activities until such time as all requisite authorizations,
environmental permits, and variances, including those required pursuant to Chapters 161, 253, 258 and
373, Florida Statutes, have been obtained. The final payment will not be processed until the match
requirement has been met. In cases where no reimbursement is sought for a given quarter, all applicable
portions of Part III of Attachment D, Project Progress Report must still be completed and submitted.
14. The DEPARTMENT's Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems shall have thirty (30) days after receipt
of each request for reimbursement to determine that the work has been accomplished in accordance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement prior to approving the request for payment. It is understood
and agreed that any request for reimbursement that requires the DEPARTMENT to request additional
information of the LOCAL SPONSOR shall stop time for the DEPARTMENT's review period and the
clock will not resume until such information is received as requested by the DEPARTMENT. Upon
approval of the reimbursement request,the DEPARTMENT shall disburse the finds due to the LOCAL
SPONSOR less ten (10) percent, which shall be retained on account. The cumulative amount retained
for each eligible Task Scope of Work shall be disbursed to the LOCAL SPONSOR upon notification to
the DEPARTMENT with an executed notice of completion Attachment E and after the DEPARTMENT
has certified that the LOCAL SPONSOR has complied with all the terms and conditions of the
Agreement, all applicable DEPARTMENT permits and the applicable scope of work for said task. The
DEPARTMENT will periodically request proof of a transaction (invoice, payroll register, etc.) to
evaluate the appropriateness of costs to this Agreement pursuant to State and Federal guidelines
DEP Agreement No. I IPB3, Page 3 of 9 213
(including cost allocation guidelines), as appropriate. When requested, the LOCAL SPONSOR must
provide the information described in this paragraph within thirty (30) days of such request. If
applicable, the LOCAL SPONSOR may also be required to submit a cost allocation plan to the
DEPARTMENT in support of its multipliers (overhead, indirect, general administrative costs, and
fringe benefits). All bills for amounts due under this Agreement shall be submitted in detail sufficient
for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof.
15. For the duration of this Agreement, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall submit to the DEPARTMENT'S
Project Manager on a quarterly basis, Attachment D, Part III, Project Progress Report, as updates to the
project schedule, no later than thirty (30) days following the completion date of the quarterly reporting
period in which the project is underway. The term "quarterly" shall reflect the calendar quarters ending
March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Schedules may be required to be submitted
electronically in an .MPP or tab delimited .TXT format. Information provided shall be the best available
and shall represent the most accurate forecast of future events. Specific information to be included in
the quarterly report: tasks to be completed, start and finish dates, task duration, and actual start and
finish dates with actual task duration. The timely submittal of these quarterly reports will result in
points for the ranking of future projects under the Beach Management Funding Assistance Program.
16. Upon completion of a task or the PROJECT, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall submit to the
DEPARTMENT a certification of completion, attached hereto as Attachment E, Project Completion
Certification. A final PROJECT certification inspection shall be made by the DEPARMENT within
sixty(60)days after the PROJECT is certified complete by the LOCAL SPONSOR.
17. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall, at a minimum, comply with monetary limits for competitive acquisition
of both materials and services as required by Chapter 287, and Chapter 161.101(17), Florida Statutes,
which are expressly made a part of this Agreement and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
forth.
18. The applicable provisions of Chapter 161, Florida Statutes, entitled "Beach and Shore Preservation",
and any rules promulgated there from,are expressly made a part of this Agreement and are incorporated
herein by reference as if fully set forth.
19. The LOCAL SPONSOR'S Project Manager for all matters is Robert Weber, Phone: 561/838-5440. The
DEPARTMENT'S Project Manager for all technical matters is Benjamin R. Buda, III, Phone: 8501922-
7721 and the DEPARTMENT's Grant Program Administrator for all administrative matters is Dena
VanLandingham, Phone: 850/922-7711. The LOCAL SPONSOR will be notified in writing of any
changes to the DEPARTMENT'S Project Manager information. All matters shall be directed to the
appropriate persons for action or disposition.
20. Each party hereto agrees that it shall be solely responsible for the negligent or wrongful acts of its
employees and agents. However, nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of
its sovereign immunity or the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
21. The DEPARTMENT may terminate this Agreement at any time in the event of the failure of the
LOCAL SPONSOR to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement. Prior to termination, the
DEPARTMENT shall provide ten (10)days written notice of its intent to terminate and shall provide the
LOCAL SPONSOR an opportunity to consult with the DEPARTMENT regarding the reason(s) for
termination.
22. The DEPARTMENT may terminate this Agreement without cause and for its convenience by giving
thirty (30) days written notice to the LOCAL SPONSOR. Notice shall be sufficient if delivered
personally or by certified mail to the address set forth in this Agreement.
DEP Agreement No. 11 P13 3, Page 4 of 9 214
23. Any and all notices shall be delivered to the parties at the following addresses:
LOCAL SPONSOR DEPARTMENT
Robert Weber Dena Van Land ingham, Grants Program
Coastal Coordinator Administrator
P.O. Box 2029 Department of Environmental Protection
Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems
561/838-5440 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 300
rweber @townofpalmbeach.com Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
(850)922-7711
Dena.vanlandingham @dep.state.fl.us
Any changes to the contact information shown above must be reduced to writing in the form of a
Change Order to this Agreement.
24. This Agreement may be unilaterally canceled by the DEPARTMENT for refusal by the LOCAL
SPONSOR to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material made or received
by the LOCAL SPONSOR in conjunction with this Agreement, unless the records are exempt from
Section 24(a)of Article I of the State Constitution and Section 119.07(1)(a),Florida.Statutes.
25. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall maintain books, records and documents directly pertinent to performance
under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied.
The DEPARTMENT, the State, or their authorized representatives shall have access to such records for
audit purposes during the term of this Agreement and for Eve years following Agreement completion. In
the event any work is subcontracted, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall similarly require each subcontractor
to maintain and allow access to such records for audit purposes.
26. A. In addition to the requirements of the preceding paragraph, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall
comply with the applicable provisions contained in Attachment F(Special Audit Requirements),
attached hereto and made a pail hereof. Exhibit I to Attachment F summarizes the fielding
sources supporting the Agreement for purposes of assisting the LOCAL SPONSOR in
complying with the requirements of Attachment F. A revised copy of Exhibit I must be
provided to the LOCAL SPONSOR for each amendment that authorizes a funding increase or
decrease. If the LOCAL SPONSOR fails to receive a revised copy of Exhibit 1, the LOCAL
SPONSOR shall notify the Department's Grant Program Administrator at 850/922-7711, to
request a copy of the updated information.
B. The LOCAL SPONSOR is hereby advised that the Federal and/or Florida Single Audit Act
Requirements may further apply to lower tier transactions that may be a result of this
Agreement. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall consider the type of financial assistance (federal
and/or state) identified in Attachment F, Exhibit I when making its determination. For federal
financial assistance, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall utilize the guidance provided under OMB
Circular A-133, Subpart B, Section_.210 for determining whether the relationship represents
that of a sub recipient or vendor. For state financial assistance, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall
utilize the form entitled "Checklist for Nonstate Organizations Recipient/Subrecipient vs
Vendor Determination"(form number DFS-A2-NS)that call be found under the "Links/Forms"
section appearing at the following website:
http s� //ap..s.ftdfs.com/fsaa
The LOCAL SPONSOR should confer with its chief financial officer, or audit director or
contact the DEPARTMENT for assistance with questions pertaining to the applicability of these
requirements.
DEP Agreement No. 11 PB3, Page 5 of 9 215
C. In addition, the LOCAL SPONSOR agrees to complete and submit the Attachment G,
Certification of Applicability to Single Audit Act Reporting, attached hereto and made a part
hereof, within four (4) months following the end of the LOCAL SPONSOR'S fiscal year.
Attachment I should be submitted to the DEPARTMENT's Grants Development and Review
Manager at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 93, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000.
The Grants Development and Review Manager is available to answer any questions at (850)
245-2361.
27. In accordance with Section 216.347, Florida Statutes, the LOCAL SPONSOR is hereby prohibited from
using fiends provided by this Agreement for the purposes of lobbying the Legislature,the judicial branch
or a state agency.
28. The LOCAL SPONSOR covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest that
would conflict in any manner or degree with the perfatnance of services required.
29. This Agreement has been delivered in the State of Florida and shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of Florida. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such
manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law. If any provision of this Agreement shall be
prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such
prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining
provisions of this Agreement. Any action hereon or in connection herewith shall be brought in Leon
County, Florida.
30. No delay or failure to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to either party upon breach or
default by either party under this Agreement, shall impair any such right, power or remedy of either
party. Nor shall such delay or failure be construed as a waiver of any such breach or default, or any
similar breach or default thereafter.
31. To the extent required by law, the LOCAL SPONSOR will be self-insured against, or will secure and
maintain during the life of this Agreement, Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of its employees
connected with the work of this project. In the case any work is subcontracted, the LOCAL SPONSOR
shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for all of the
subcontractor's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the
LOCAL SPONSOR. Such self-insurance program or insurance coverage shall comply fully with the
Florida Workers' Compensation Law, Chapter 440, Florida Statutes. In case any class of employees
engaged in hazardous work under this Agreement is not protected under Workers' Compensation
statutes, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall provide, and cause each subcontractor to provide, adequate
insurance satisfactory to the Department, for the protection of its employees not otherwise protected.
32. The LOCAL SPONSOR recognizes that the State of Florida, by virtue of its sovereignty, is not required
to pay any taxes on the services or goods purchased under the terms of this Agreement.
33, This Agreement is neither intended nor shall it be construed to grant any rights, privileges or interest in
any third party without the mutual written agreement of the parties hereto.
34. A. No person, on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, shall be
excluded from participation in; be denied the proceeds or benefits of; or be otherwise subjected
to discrimination in performance of this Agreement.
DEP Agreement No. 11 PB3, Page 6 of 9 216
B. An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list maintained by the
Florida Department of Management Services may not submit a bid oil a contract to provide
goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for
the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of
real property to a public entity, may not award or perform work as a contractor, supplier,
subcontractor, or consultant under contract with any public entity, and may not transact business
with any public entity. Questions regarding the discriminatory vendor list may be directed to the
Florida Department of Management Services,Office of Supplier Diversity at(850)487-0915.
35. A. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall not subcontract, assign, or transfer any work under this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the DEPARTMENT's Project Manager. The
payment terms of subcontracts (other than construction and the purchase of commodities) shall
comply with the terms of this Agreement (for example, if payment under this Agreement is
being made on a cost reimbursement basis, then the subcontract should also be cost
reimbursement). The LOCAL SPONSOR shall submit a copy of the executed subcontract to
the DEPARTMENT within ten(10)days after execution. The LOCAL SPONSOR agrees to be
responsible for the fulfillment of all work elements included in any subcontract consented to by
the DEPARTMENT and agrees to be responsible for the payment of all monies due under any
subcontract. It is understood and agreed by the LOCAL SPONSOR that the DEPARTMENT
shall not be liable to any subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the
subcontract and that the LOCAL SPONSOR shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all
expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract. The LOCAL SPONSOR will be
responsible for auditing all travel reimbursement expenses based on the travel limits established
in Section 112.061, F.S.
B. The DEPARTMENT supports diversity in its procurement program and requests that all
subcontracting opportunities afforded by this Agreement embrace diversity enthusiastically. The
award of subcontracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida. A
list of Minority Owned firms that could be offered subcontracting opportunities may be
obtained by contacting the Office of Supplier Diversity at(850)487-0915.
36. When applicable, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall also notify the DEPARTMENT's Project Manager of
the selection of an intended subcontractor for construction task and provide a tabulation list from which
the intended subcontractor was selected. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall also provide the bid form for
the successful bidder. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall select eligible consultants licensed to offer
services in the State of Florida for studies, design and permitting and monitoring tasks in accordance
with Chapter 287, F. S. Upon the DEPARTMENT's request, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall furnish
copies of the respective solicitation documents. Solicitation documents include, but are not limited to,
the solicitation and responses thereto, the bid tabulations, and the resulting contract(s), including a
detailed scope of work.
37. The LOCAL SPONSOR warrants and represents that it is self-funded for liability insurance, appropriate
and allowable under Florida Law, and that such self-insurance offers protection applicable to the
LOCAL SPONSOR's officers, employees, servants and agents while acting within the scope of their
employment with the LOCAL SPONSOR. The DEPARTMENT shall have no liability except as
specifically provided in this Agreement.
38. The purchase of non-expendable equipment costing $1,000 or more is not authorized under the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
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39. The DEPARTMENT may at any time, by written order designated to be a change order, make any
change in the Project Manager information or task timelines within the current authorized Agreement
period. All change orders are subject to the mutual agreement of both parties as evidenced in writing.
Any change, which causes an increase or decrease in the LOCAL SPONSOR'S cost or time, shall
require formal amendment to this Agreement. Minor modifications which will be handled with a
change order include notification of a change in Project Manager, modification of deliverable due dates
when such change does not involve an extension, and modifying the Project Work Plan when such
modifications would not involve a decrease/increase in cost or an extension of the performance period
of this Agreement.
40. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations in
providing services to the DEPARTMENT under this Agreement. The LOCAL SPONSOR
acknowledges that this requirement includes compliance with all applicable federal, state and local
health and safety rules and regulations. The LOCAL SPONSOR further agrees to include this provision
in all subcontracts issued as a result of this Agreement.
41. The LOCAL SPONSOR shall obtain from each owner of upland property, which is adjacent to the
erosion control project, a sufficient property interest in order to construct, maintain, monitor, and repair
the erosion control project prior to entering each individual property to conduct such activities.
42. If a force majeure occurs that causes delays or the reasonable likelihood of delay in the fulfillment of the
requirements of this Agreement, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall promptly notify the DEPARTMENT
orally. Within seven(7)days, the LOCAL SPONSOR shall notify the DEPARTMENT in writing of the
anticipated length and cause of the delay, the measures taken or to be taken to minimize the delay and
the LOCAL SPONSOR's intended timetable for implementation of such measures. If the parties agree
that the delay or anticipated delay was caused, or will be caused by a force majeure, the
DEPARTMENT may, at its discretion, extend the time for performance under this Agreement for a
period of time equal to the delay resulting from the force majeure. Such agreement shall be confirmed
by letter from the DEPARTMENT accepting,or if necessary, modifying the extension. A force majeure
shall be an act of God, strike, lockout, or other industrial disturbance, act of the public enemy, war,
blockade, public riot, lightning, fire, flood, explosion, failure to receive timely necessary third party
approvals, and any other cause, whether of the kind specifically enumerated herein or otherwise, that is
not reasonably within the control of the LOCAL SPONSOR and/or the DEPARTMENT. The LOCAL
SPONSOR is responsible for the performance of all services issued under this Agreement. Failure to
perform by the LOCAL SPONSOR's consultant(s) or subcontractor(s) shall not constitute a force
majeure event.
43. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties. Any alterations, variations, changes,
modifications or waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been
reduced to writing, duly signed by each of the parties hereto, and attached to the original of this
Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to be duly executed, the day and year
last written below.
TOWN OF PALM BEACH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
By: By:
Title: Town Council President Secretary or designee
Date: Date:
FEID No. 59-6000402
Department ofEnviromnental Prot ction
Grant Program Administrator
APPROVED as to form and legality:
Grantee's Attorney Department of Enviro ental Protection
(if necessary) Attorney
*If someone other than the Town Council President signs this Agreement, a resolution, statement or other
dacumentation authorizing that person to sign the Agreement on behalf of the County/City must accompany the
agreeInent.
List of Attachments/Exhibits included as part of this Agreement:
Specify Letter/
Type Number Description(include number of pages)
Attachment A Grant Work Plan (3 pages)
Attachment B Funding Eligibility(1 page)
Attachment C Contract Payment Requirements (I page)
Attachment D Request For Payment, Parts I - 111 (3 pages)
Attachment E Project Completion Certification(I page)
Attachment F Special Audit Requirements(S pages)
Attachment G Certification of Applicability to Single Audit Act Reporting(3 Pages)
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ATTACHMENT A
GRANT WORK PLAN
Project Title: South End Palm Beach Restoration.
Project Location: The PROJECT includes 1.67 miles of shoreline within the Town of Palm Beach in
Palm Beach County, Florida. It is located between DEP reference monuments 8125 to 8127+100 feet
and 8129+954 feet to 8134+235 feet.
Project background: The PROJECT was modified from a previous design to lessen the impacts to
nearshore hardbottom. Subsequent storm events caused additional erosion to the project area. Funding
assistance was requested from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In 2009, FEMA
funding was approved to mitigate for storm-induced erosion. Restoration is planned to provide a long-
term solution to storm-induced beach erosion events.
The PROJECT shall be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth under this
Agreement, for all applicable DEPARTMENT permits and the eligible project task items established
below. All data collection and processing, and the resulting product deliverables, shall comply with the
standard technical specifications contained in the DEPARTMENT'S Regional Coastal Monitoring Data
Plan and Geographic Information Systems Data Plan, unless otherwise specified in the approved Scope of
Work (bercin after referred to as SOW) for an eligible PROJECT item. These plans may be found at
littp:l l)yww.dep.state.fl.us/beac{ies/. 'Three (3) originals and one (1) electronic copy of all written reports
developed tinder this Agreement shall be forwarded to the DEPARTMENT, unless otherwise specified.
Project Description:
The deliverables listed below are to be completed and approved by the DEPARTMENT by the due date
listed.
2.0 Design and Permitting
Professional services required for engineering and design, obtaining environmental permits
and other authorizations and the preparation of plans and specifications. This item
specifically excludes permit application fees or any other fees paid to the State of Florida.
Performance standard. All deliverables, reports, and truonitoring results will be circulated to
the Department for review and comment. When comments are received froth the Department
affirming that the deliverable is acceptable, payment will be authorized.
2.1 Engineering Services
Deliverable A:
Project design template and Equilibrium Toe of Fill (ETOF) analysis report provided by
Coastal Systems International.
Total cost $31,954 (DEP cost$3,915). Due date July,2011,
Deliverable B:
Submittal of JCP Application, including permit sketches, pre-application meetings, and
nearshore hardbottom boundary determination provided by Coastal Systems International.
Total cost$42,050(DEP cost$5,147). Due date July, 2011.
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Deliverable C:
Permit processing tasks including responses to request for additional information (RAI),
environmental agency consultation, and stakeholder coordination performed by Coastal
Systems International. Payments will be processed upon submittal of RAI response(s),
agency consultation reports, and/or stakeholder meeting summaries.
Total cost$172,476(DEP cost $21,111). Due date December,2012.
Deliverable D:
Meetings and coordination provided by Coastal Systems International between the Town of
Palm Beach, regulatory staff and other groups or individuals as required in support of the
performance of this contract. Payments will be processed upon submittal of a letter report
detailing a summary of the meeting, a list of participants, and the date, time, and location of
the meeting.
Total cost$20,994(DEP cost$2,570). Due date December,2012,
Deliverable E:
Direct eligible expenses including but not limited to plotting, blueprinting, Xerox copies,
report production,digital media, and expenses for travel,mileage, fuel,and equipment.
Total cost$12,240(DEP cost$1,498). Due date December,2012.
Deliverable F:
Future engineering services allocation. Scopes of work added under this task must be
approved by Bureau staff. No portion of these funds may be expended until an amendment
is executed per contract terms.
Total cost$140,256(DEP cost$17,167). Due date March, 2013.
3.0 Construction
Work performed and costs incurred associated with the placement of fill material and/or the
construction of erosion control structures within the project area and North and South
causeways. Eligible costs include mobilization,demobilization, construction observation or
inspection services, beach fill,tilling and scarp removal, erosion control structures, dune
stabilization measures, mitigation, and native beach-dune vegetation. Construction shall be
conducted in accordance with any and all permits issued by the Department.
Performance Standard: Work products(Deliverables)must meet acceptance standards of
the engineer, building code inspector,Joint Coastal Permit,or a combination of these, as
required,to assure all project-related construction is completed to desired specifications.
3.1 Beach Restoration
Deliverable A:
Future beach nourishment allocation. Scopes of work added under this task must be
approved by Bureau staff. No portion of these fiends may be expended until an amendment
is executer/per contract terms.
Total cost$15,000,000 (DEP cost$1,836,000). Due date December,2012.
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3.2 Mitigation Reef
Deliverable A:
Future mitigation reef allocation. Scopes of work added under this task must be approved by
Bureau staff. No portion of these funds may be expended until an amendment is executed
per contract terms.
Total cost$2,500,000(DEP cost$306,000). Due date December, 2012.
4.0 Monitoring
A monitoring program conducted in accordance with the requirements specified in any and
all permits issued by the Department and the US Army Corps of Engineers. A monitoring
plan must be submitted and approved in writing by the Department prior to the initiation of
monitoring activities. The plan shall be developed in a manner that will coordinate the
monitoring activities associated with current shoreline stabilization projects located within or
adjacent to the project area and with the Department's Regional Coastal Monitoring Program.
Performance standard: All deliverables, reports, and monitoring results will be circulated to
the Department for review and comment. When comments are received from the Department
affirming that the deliverable is acceptable, payment will be authorized.
4.1 Biological Monitoring
Deliverable A:
Future biological monitoring allocation. Scopes of work added under this task must be
approved by Bureau staff. No portion of these funds maybe expended until all amendment
is executed per contract terms.
Total cost$1,500,000(DEP cost$183,600). Due date March,2013.
4.2 Physical Monitoring
Deliverable A:
Future physical monitoring allocation. Scopes of work added under this task must be
approved by Bureau staff. No portion of these funds may be expended until an amendment
is executed per contract terms.
Total cost$200,000 (DEP cost$24,480). Due date March,2013.
4.3 Environmental Monitoring
Deliverable A:
Future environmental monitoring allocation. Scopes of work added under this task must be
approved by Bureau staff. No portion of iltese funds ntay be expended until an anlentlntettt
is executed per contract terms.
Total cost$380,000 (DEP cost$46,512). Due date March,2013.
Deliverable due dates in the Grant Work Plan indicate the time by which a deliverable is received and
approved for cost sharing. The due dates do not necessarily correspond with permit compliance reporting
requirements.
All Tasks are Contractual Services
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ATTACHMENT B
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY
SOUTH END PALM BEACH RESTORATION
Project Boundary:
Northern Segment: R125 to R127+ 100'(Designated critically eroded)
Southern Segment: R128+954'to R 134 +235'(Designated critically eroded froth 8133 +599'through R134+235')
Approximate Shoreline Length:
Northern Segment: 2,155 Feet
Southern Segment: 6,650 Feet
Total: 8,805 Feet
Public Access Parking Spaces
Lake Worth Municipal Park and Kreusler Park' 100+
'Primary access
Areas determined to be publicly accessible:
R125 to 1000 feet south of R130 2
2 The Northern Segment is critically eroded and within public access limits of 2,640 feet from the northern boundary of
Kreusler Park. The Northern Segment is included as eligible shoreline length. The Southern Segment is not critically
eroded within the public access limits of 2,640 feet from the southern boundary of Lake Worth Municipal Park. The
critically eroded portion in the Southern Segment cannot be reached from any primary or secondary beach access. The
Southern Segment is not included as eligible shoreline length.
Total eligible shoreline length: 2,155 Feet
Total project shoreline length: 8,805 Feet
Percent eligible for State funding: 24.47 %
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ATTACHMENT C
Contract Payment Requirements
Florida Department w[Financial Swnv/cem'Reference Guide for State Expenditures(January Z005)
Cost Reimbursement ComAmc1r
Invoices for cost reimbursement contracts n000i be supported by an itemized listing of expenditures by category (salary,
buvol^ expenses, etc.) Supporting documentation must be provided for each amount for which roinmhoocnneot in being
tluimucd indicating that the [tonu has been paid. Check uuuobcxs may be provided in lieu of copies of actual checks. Each
piece of documentation should o|eur|v rdDmot the dates of service. Only czpond|h|rso for om(ugwdoo in the approved
contract budget should bereimbursed.
Cnot,oc1a between state agencies, and or contracts between universities may nohouii n|{ocontivc documentation to
xuhmtuu1(ato the ,cimubomsnncw< ocguuu< that may be in the {bou of Florida Accounting lnfbnomudion Rnsoonno (FLAIR)
reports or other detailed reports.
Listed below are examples of types of documentation representing the minimum requirements:
(\) 8u|oriuv: /\ payroll register or similar documentation should be submitted. The payroll register should
show 8n)oo salary obnrgcn^ OriuAo boomUto` other deductions and not pay. If an individual for
wbooz reimbursement is being oiu[umed is paid by the hour, u document reflecting the bmucy
worked tinuso the rate of pay will be acceptable.
(2) Fringe Benefits: Fringe BuoobN should be supported by invoices mhon/{og the uo/owu1 paid on behalf ufthe
employee (e.g., insurance premiums paid). If the 000iruot opcoifiom|1v states that fringe benefits
will be booed on u specified ncncon1uBe rather than the ucNun\ cost of fringe boouDtm, then the
calculation for the fringe benefits amount must bmshown.
Exception: Governmental mubdom are not required to provide check umumhoo or copies of
checks for fringe benefits.
(3) Travel: Roiuubucmco/eod for travel must he in u000,douoe with Section 112.061, Florida S<n1uioa, which
includes submission of the claim on the approved State travel voucher or electronic means.
(4) Other direct costs: Koimohurmonxen1 will he nmadu based on paid invoices/receipts. IFnounxpeodoh|o property is
purchased using State funds, the contract mbom|d include n provision for the transfer of the
property to the State when services are terminated. DuounucnUm<imu must be provided to show
compliance with Department of Management Services Rule 60A-1.017, Florida Administrative
[ode, regarding the requirements for contracts that |nck^io services and that provide fbr the
contractor to pnruhum* tangible personal property omdefined in Section 273.02, Florida Statutes,
for subsequent transfer tothe State.
(J) In-house charges: Charges which may be of an io1cmmal uutun: (e.g., postage, copies, etc.) may be reimbursed on x
usage log that shows the units times the rate being charged. The rates must bc reasonable.
(6) Indirect costs: If the onnbnci specifies that indirect costs will be paid based on u specified rote, then the
calculation should bmshown.
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Reference Cjuide to State Expenditures (January, 2005)can be found at the
following web address: .
DEP Agreement No. 1|PB3, Attachment C" Page l of
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ATTACHMENT D
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT--PART I
PAYMENT SUMMARY
Name of Project: SOUTH END PALM BEACH RESTORATION
LOCAL SPONSOR: TOWN OF PALM BEACH DEP Agreement Number: I IPB3
Billing Number: Billing Period:
Billing Type: ❑ Interim Billing ❑ Final Billing
Costs Incurred This Payment Request:
Federal Share* State Share Local Share Total
*if applicable
Cost Summary:
State Funds Obligated $ Local Funds Obligated $
Less Advance Pay $ Less Advance Pay $
Less Previous Payment $ Less Previous Credits $
Less Previous Retained $
Less This Payment $ Less This Credit $
Less This Retainage(10%) $ Local Funds Remaining $
State Funds Remaining $
Certification: I certify that this billing is correct and is based upon actual obligations of record by the LOCAL
SPONSOR; that payment from the State Government has not been received; that the work and/or services are in
accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems approved Project
Agreement including any amendments thereto; and that progress of the work and/or services are satisfactory and are
consistent with the amount billed.
Name of Project Administrator Signature of Project Administrator Date
Name of Project Financial Officer Signature of Project Financial Officer Date
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT—PART H
REIMBURSEMENT DETAIL
Name of Project: Billing# Billing Period: DEP AGREEMENT NUMBER Invoice Adjustments(To be completed by DEP:
Local Sponsor: Reasons for changes noted below)
Date OF Amount Paid Eligible Total Amount Approved
Item# Invoice# Project SOW/1310 n (S) Vendor Name Check or Debit# Eligible for State Changes per BRCS Changes per BBCS Eligible Cost
INVOICE Vendor(1) Item(F) Share(4) Project Manager (6,6) Accountant (6,6) (b)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Totals for all items on page:
Item# Notes and invoice adjustment explanations per item#(6)
Certification: I certify that the purchases noted above were used in accomplishing the project;and that invoices,check vouchers,copies of checks,and other purchasing documentation are maintained as required to
support the cost reported above and are available for audit upon request
Name/Signature of Project Administrator Date
Name/Signature of Project Financial Officer Date
Form Instructions:
(1)Local Sponsor:enter exact amount of check or debit.
(2)Local Sponsor:enter the subtask ID#from the Eligible Project Item table of the DEP Grant.
(3)Scopes of work and bids that have been approved for DEP cost share may be assigned a tracking identifier number.Local Sponsor.Insert this tracking number when applicable.
(4)Local Sponsor:insert only the amount of vender payment that is assumed to be eligible for DEP cost share.
(5)Local Sponsor:DEP Project Managers and accountants will make necessary corrections or adjustments within the terms of the agreement and in accordance with state rule.
6 DEP staff:Enter the total amount of line item increase or decrease:if the adjustment is a decrease,preceed the amount with the"-" minus sign.
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DEP Agreement No. 11 PB3,Attachment D, Page 2 of 3
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT—PART III
PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT
Name of Project: SOUTH END PALM BEACH RESTORATION
LOCAL SPONSOR: TOWN OF PALM BEACH DEP Agreement Number: 1 IPB3
Report Period:
Status of Eligible Project Items: (Describe progress accomplished during report period, including statement(s)regarding
percent of task completed to date. Describe any implementation problems encountered, if applicable.)
Task Eligible Project
No: Item:
2.0 DESIGN AND PERMITTING
3.0 CONSTRUCTION
4.0 MONITORING
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ATTACHMENT E
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FLORIDA BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PROJECT COMPLETION CERTIFICATION
Name of Project: SOUTH END PALM BEACH RESTORATION
LOCAL SPONSOR: TOWN OF PALM BEACH DEP Agreement Number: 11 PB3
*I hereby certify that the above mentioned project task has been completed in accordance with the Project Agreement,
including any amendments thereto, between the DEPARTMENT and LOCAL SPONSOR, and all funds expended for the
project were expended pursuant to this Agreement. All unused funds and interest accrued on any unused portion of
advanced funds which have not been remitted to the DEPARTMENT, have been returned to the DEPARTMENT, or will
be returned to the DEPARTMENT within sixty (60) days of the completion of construction portion of this PROJECT.
Unused finds advanced to the United States Army Corps of Engineers through LOCAL SPONSORS will be due sixty
(60)days after the Federal final accounting has been completed.
Name of Project Manager Signature of Project Manager Date
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ATTACHMENT F
SPECIAL AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The administration of resources awarded by the Department of Environmental Protection ('which may be referred to
as the "Department", "DEP", "FDEP" or "Grantor", or other name in the contract/agreement) to the recipient
(which may be referrer/to as the "Contractor", Grantee"or other name in the contract/agreement) may be subject
to audits and/or monitoring by the Department of Environmental Protection,as described in this attachment.
MONITORING
In addition to reviews of audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 and Section 215,97, F.S., as
revised (see "AUDITS" below), monitoring procedures may include, but not be limited to, on-site visits by
Department staff, limited scope audits as defined by OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and/or other procedures. By
entering into this Agreement, the recipient agrees to comply and cooperate with any monitoring
procedures/processes deemed appropriate by the Department of Environmental Protection. In the event the
Department of Environmental Protection determines that a limited scope audit of the recipient is appropriate, the
recipient agrees to comply with any additional instructions provided by the Department to the recipient regarding
such audit. The recipient further agrees to comply and cooperate with any inspections, reviews, investigations, or
audits deemed necessary by the Chief Financial Officer or Auditor General.
AUDITS
PART 1: FEDERALLY FUNDED
This part is applicable if the recipient is a State or local government or a non-profit organization as defined it]
OMB Circular A-133,as revised.
I. In the event that the recipient expends $500,000 or more in Federal awards in its fiscal year, the recipient
must have a single or program-specific audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133,
as revised. EXHIBIT 1 to this Attachment indicates Federal funds awarded through the Department of
Environmental Protection by this Agreement. In determining the Federal awards expended in its fiscal year, the
recipient shall consider all sources of Federal awards, including Federal resources received from the Department of
Environmental Protection. The determination of amounts of Federal awards expended should be in accordance with
the guidelines established by OMB Circular A-133, as revised. An audit of the recipient conducted by the Auditor
General in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised, will ineet the requirements of this
part,
2. In connection with the audit requirements addressed in Part 1, paragraph 1, the recipient shall fulfill the
requirements relative to auditee responsibilities as provided in Subpart C of OMB Circular A-1.33,as revised,
3. If the recipient expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in
accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised, is not required. In the event that the recipient
expends less than $500,000 in Federal awards in its fiscal year and elects to have an audit conducted in accordance
with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, as revised, the cost of the audit must be paid from non-Federal
resources (i.e., the cost of such an audit must be paid from recipient resources obtained from other than Federal
entities).
4. The recipient may access information regarding the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) via
the internet at htt :N 12.46.245.173/efda/efda.litnil.
DEP Agreement No. I I PB3,Attachment FF, Page I of 5
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PARTILSTATEFUNDED
This part isapplicable if the recipient iswnonstate entity as defined by Section 2&5.97(2)(in),Florida Statutes.
|. In the event that the recipient expends u total amount nf state financial assistance equal mmrin excess w[
$500,8O0io any fiscal year of such recipient,the recipient muszhovomStateoinAleorpmjeot-upuoiDcxuJitGnrwwch
fiscal year in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable nxics of the Department of Financial
Services;and Chapters |O.550(local governmental entities)url0658(nonprofit and for-profit oqgxmio4ionv)'Rules
of the Auditor General. DXlllBlT l to this /\Uuc6mcnt indicates state Ouuoulu| noo|u(muco awarded through the
Department of Environmental Pou(ed[om hy this Agreement. In determining the mtu(x Oauoo[u| uouimtau,e expended
in its fiscal year, the recipient uhuU consider all nommoe of state Dnuno|u| assistance, including state financial
assistance received from the Department of Environmental Protection, other state ngeuci*x, and other monotatu
entities. State fluancial assistance does not include Federal direct or pass-through awards and resources received by
oonnotote entity for Federal program matching requirements.
2. In connection with the audit requirements addressed bu Part l[ paragraph l; the recipient shall ensure that
the audit complies with the requirements of Section 215.07(7)' Florida Statutes. This includes oohmiuoioo
of Omaoo[m| reporting package as defined by Section 215.97(2), Florida S\o{n1es. and Chapters 18.558
(boou| &u*unmon1u| entities) or 10.650 (nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rm|m of the Auditor
General.
3. lf the recipient expends less than$500,00Oimstate financial assistance lu its fiscal year, oo audit conducted
in accordance with the provisions o[Section 2|5.97, Florida Statutes, is not required. \m the event that the
recipient expends less than $500,000 in state financial assistance in its fiscal year, and elects tnhave an
audit conducted in accordance with the provisions nf Section 2\5.Y7` Florida Statutes, the cost of the audit
must bu paid from the non-state entity's me000eo (i.e., the cost ofsuch an audit must be paid from the
recipient's resources obtained from other than State entities).
4. For io[hnnuiiun regarding the Florida Catalog of State yiu000io| Am*ixNucc (CS9&)` u recipient should
ucooxm the Florida Single Audit /\ut v,ebx{te located N for assistance. In
aJJiLiuo to the above wohvhcu' the following nohoi{cx may be accessed for information: Legislature's
Wnbyde N , State of Florida's wuboi1e at
ht
, Department ufFinancial Services' YVn6wi1cm and the
Auditor General's YYobo|tcmN .
PART III: OT0[ER AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
(NOTE: This part would 6e used mxpcoify any additional mxdk requirements imposed 6v the State awarding entity
that are solely a inatter of that State awarding entity's policy(i.e., the audit is not required by Federal or State laws
and is not in conflict with other Federal or State audit requirements). yox,xunt to Section 215.97(8), Florida
Statutes, State agencies may conduct or arrangefi)r andits ofStatefinancial assistance that are in addition to audits
conducted in accordance with Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. In such an event, the State awarding agency mm/
orruoguJbrfinuing thefull cost ofsocA additional audits)
PART IV: REPORT SUBMISSION
I Copies of reporting packages for audits conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and
required by PART [ of this Attachment shall be uu6noiUod, when required by Section .328 (d), o&48
Circular A-133,as revised,by or on behalf of the recipient directl to each ofthe following:
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A. The Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General,MS 40
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee,Florida 32399-3000
B. The Federal Audit Clearinghouse designated in OMB Circular A-133, as revised (the number of
copies required by Sections .320 (d)(1) and (2), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, should be
submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse),at the following address:
Federal Audit Clearinghouse
Bureau of the Census
1201 East 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Submissions of the Single Audit reporting package for fiscal periods ending on or after January 1,
2008,must be submitted using the Federal Clearinghouse's Internet Data Entry System which can
be found at htt :/�vveester.ccnstis. ovg /fac/
C. Other Federal agencies and pass-through entities in accordance with Sections.320(e)and(f),
OMB Circular A-133,as revised.
2. Pursuant to Section .320(f), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, the recipient shall submit a copy of the
reporting package described in Section .320(c), OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and any management
letters issued by the auditor,to the Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General,MS 40
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee,Florida 32399-3000
3. Copies of financial reporting packages required by PANT It of this Attachment shall be submitted by or on
behalf of the recipient directly to each of the following.
A. The Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General,MS 40
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
B. The Auditor General's Office at the following address:
State of Florida Auditor General
Doom 401,Claude Pepper Building
1 I 1 West Madison Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1.450
DEP Agreement No. 1 I P133, Attachment F, Page 3 of 5
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4. Copies of reports or management letters required by PART III of this Attachment shall be submitted by or
on behalf of the recipient directly to the Department of Environmental Protection at the following address:
Audit Director
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Inspector General, MS 40
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
5. Any reports, management letters, or other information required to be submitted to the Department of
Environmental Protection pursuant to this Agreement shall be submitted timely in accordance with OMB
Circular A-133, Florida Statutes, or Chapters 10.550(local governmental entities)or 10.650 (nonprofit and
for-profit organizations),Rules of the Auditor General,as applicable.
6. Recipients, when submitting financial reporting packages to the Department of Environmental Protection
for audits done in accordance with OMB Circular A-133,or Chapters 10.550(local governmental entities)or 10.650
(nonprofit and for-profit organizations), Rules of the Auditor General, should indicate the date that the reporting
package was delivered to the recipient in correspondence accompanying the reporting package.
PART V: RECORD RETENTION
The recipient shall retain sufficient records demonstrating its compliance with the terms of this Agreement for a
period of 5 years from the date the audit report is issued, and shall allow the Department of Environmental
Protection, or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General access to such records upon request. The
recipient shall ensure that audit working papers are made available to the Department of Environmental Protection,
or its designee, Chief Financial Officer, or Auditor General upon request for a period of 3 years from the date the
audit report is issued,unless extended in writing by the Department of Environmental Protection.
DEP Agreement No. 11 P133,Attachment F, Page 4 of 5
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EXHIBIT—1
FUNDS AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
Federal Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this Agreement Consist of the Following:
Federal State
Program CFDA Appropriation
Number Federal aenc Number CFDA Title Funding Amount Categoa
State Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this A gregiment Consist of the Following Matching Resources for Federal Pro g ms:
Federal State
Program Appropriation
Number Federal Agency CFDA CFDA Title Funding Amount Category
State Resources Awarded to the Recipient Pursuant to this A greement Consist of the Followina,Resources Subject to Section 215.97,F.S.:
State CSFA Title State
Program State CSFA or Appropriation
Number Funding Source Fiscal Year Number Funding Source Description Funding Amount Category
Original Ecosystem Management and 2007-2008 37.003 Beach Management Funding $2,448,000 140126
Agreement Restoration Trust Fund,
Assistance Program
GAA Line Item# 1834
Total Award $2,448,000
For each program identified above,the recipient shall comply with the program requirements described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance(CFDA)
[http://12.46.245.173/cfda/efda.htm]] and/or the Florida Catalog of State Financial Assistance(CSFA) [https://apps.fldfs.com/fsaa/searchCatalog.aspx]. The
services/purposes for which the funds are to be used are included in the Contract scope of services/work. Any match required by the recipient is clearly indicated
in the Contract.
DEP Agreement No. I I PB3, Attachment F, Page 5 of 5
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ATTACHMENT G
CERTIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY TO SINGLE AUDIT ACT REPORTING
Local Sponsor's Name:
Local Sponsor Fiscal Year Period: FROM: TO:
Total State Financial Assistance Expended during Local Sponsor's most recently completed Fiscal Year:
Total Federal Financial Assistance Expended during Local Sponsor's most recently completed Fiscal Year:
DEP Agreement No. 11PB3, Attachment G,Page 1 of 3
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE ATTACHMENT
Local Sponsor Fiscal Year Period: FROM: Month/Year TO: Month/Year
NOTE: THIS SHOULD BE THE LOCAL SPONSOR'S FISCAL YEAR FROM
(MONTH/YEAR) TO (MONTH/YEAR).
Total State Financial Assistance Expended during Local Sponsor's most recently completed
Fiscal Year:
NOTE: THIS AMOUNT SHOULD BE THE TOTAL STATE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE EXPENDED FROM ALL STATE AGENCIES,NOT JUST DEP.
Total Federal Financial Assistance Expended during Local Sponsor's most recently completed
Fiscal Year:
NOTE: THIS AMOUNT SHOULD BE THE TOTAL FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE EXPENDED FROM ALL FEDERAL AGENCIES, NOT JUST THROUGH
DEP.
The Certification should be signed by your Chief Financial Officer.
Please print the name and include the title and date of the signature.
DEP Agreement No. 11 PB3, Attachment G, Page 2 of 3
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CERTIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY TO SINGLE AUDIT ACT REPORTING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Question: Do I complete and return this form when I return my signed
Agreement/Amendment?
Answer: No, this form is to be completed and signed by your Chief Financial Officer
and returned 4 months after the end of your fiscal year.
2. Question: Can I fax the form to you?
Answer: Yes, you can fax the Certification form, the fax number is 850/245-2411.
3. Question: How can I submit the form if our audit is not completed by the due date of
this letter?
Answer: You should be able to complete the form from the information in your
accounting system. This is just to let our Office of the Inspector General know which
entities they should be getting an audit from. If you are under the threshold you do not
have to submit a copy of your audit, only the Certification form.
4. Question: Do you only want what we received from DEP?
Answer: No, the Single Audit is the TOTAL AMOUNT of funds that you expended
,towards all state or federal grants that you receive. You should list those that are specific
to DEP on the form.
5. Question: Do I have to submit the completed form and a copy of my audit?
Answer: No, you do not have to submit your audit unless you are over the threshold of
$500,000. If you would prefer to submit your audit (CAFR) instead of the form, that is
fine. You must submit a paper copy of your audit, we cannot receive it electronically.
6. Question: Our CAFR will not be ready before your due date and we don't have the
information necessary to complete the certification. Can we get an extension?
Answer: Yes, just send us an Email letting us know when you will have your CAFR
completed and we will place the Email with your letter in our file so that you don't get a
2"' notice.
7. Question: Can I submit my Certification Form or CAFR electronically?
Answer: Yes, you can submit them by Email to Debbie.skclton((�dep.state.fl.us
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - Old Business
Agenda Title
Mid-Town Dune Vegetation and Public Accesses.
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
Memorandum dated July 19, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
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Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
TO: Mayor and Town Council
VIA: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
FROM: H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
RE: Mid-Town Dune Vegetation and Public Accesses
DATE: July 19, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve the Mid-Town dune vegetation and public access
improvements, including the removal of non-native and invasive vegetation, planting of native
vegetation,and creation of three(3)additional beach access points,establishing a budget of$40,000
utilizing a portion of the remaining 2010-2011 Dune Restoration project contingency fund, and
authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract(s) to have said services completed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Town placed approximately 52,000 cubic yards of sand at Mid-Town Beach between December
2010 and January 2011. While this project continues to provide storm protection and recreation
benefits beyond the pre-project conditions (December 2010), staff identified additional
improvements for consideration. These improvements were presented to the Shore Protection Board
(SPB) in January 2011. The SPB unanimously approved this recommendation.
DUNE VEGETATION
The dune that runs along the Mid-Town Municipal Beach was reconstructed in 1995 with the first
large scale beach project at Mid-Town. This dune has received little maintenance over the years and
both non-native and invasive plants have overtaken much of the planted native vegetation. As part
of the Worth Avenue improvements, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP)
permit for the Clock Tower required that the non-native vegetation be removed from the dune
between Peruvian Avenue and Hammon Avenue. In compliance with FDEP,the exotic plants were
removed by the end of the 2010 calendar year.
During the exotic removal for the Worth Avenue permit,Town staff,along with FDEP staff,looked
at the condition of the remainder of the dune. Invasive plants are smothering the native vegetation
in many areas. Native plants, with their root systems,provide stability to the dune. Most invasive
plants do not have the same root systems, often growing on top of the sand.
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It is recommended that the non-native and invasive plants be removed from the Mid-Town
Municipal Beach and the Clarke Avenue Beach and be replaced with approximately 6500 native
plants.
Annual maintenance costs are likely to be less than $5,000 each year and these efforts can be
included in future fiscal years coastal budgets.
PUBLIC ACCESSES
Per FDEP, access points through an established dune system can be sited no closer than 150 feet
apart. The designated beach access points at Mid-Town Municipal Beach are located at the east end
of Brazilian Avenue, Chilean Avenue, and Gulfstream Road. On average, these access points are
approximately 1,000 feet apart. The large distance between access points has lead to the public
going over the retaining wall and trampling the existing dune vegetation. This situation has occurred
at more than a dozen locations along the 2,700 ft. section of dune.
The Town should consider establishing additional access points to reduce the disturbance to existing
vegetation.Staff recommends that new access points be established in the vicinity of the eastern ends
of Royal Palm Way, Australian Avenue, and Worth Avenue.
To provide uniformity with the existing three (3) Mid-Town access points, the new access points
would include a six-foot wide opening in the decorative wall and a wooden platform leading to a
short set of stairs.
FDEP has expressed support for this effort and we anticipate the issuance of a field permit. With
the work taking place west of the dune's seaward edge of vegetation, Town staff expects that the
work can be completed during sea turtle nesting season.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
Staff recommends establishing an overall project budget of$40,000.These funds would come from
a portion of the remaining dune project contingency. Of the $250,000 project contingency,
approximately$187,000 remains. Town staff explained to the SPB in January 2011,that the funds
would come from any unspent dune project contingency and if the funds were not available, this
effort would not proceed. Town staff waited until all billings were received prior to advancing this
request to Town Council.
The $40,000 cost estimate for this project is based on an estimated $10,000 per access and an
additional $10,000 for the dune vegetation work.
RW
cc. Shore Protection Board
Jane Struder, Director of Finance
Robert Weber, Coastal Coordinator
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Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - Old Business
Agenda Title
Staff Recommendation to Further Defer the Sanitary Sewer Force Main Replacement
Project for In Depth Review by the Public Works Committee and Future Consideration by
the Town Council.
Presenter
Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
Supporting Documents
Memorandum dated August 4, 2011, from Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
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Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
RE: Staff Recommendation to Further Defer the Sanitary Sewer Force Main Replacement
Project for In Depth Review by the Public Works Committee and Future
Consideration by the Town Council
DATE: August 4, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council defer further consideration of the above referenced project at
this time and refer this matter to the Town Council's Public Works Committee. That will allow staff
to complete value engineering that is already well underway and to address a variety of other issues
related to this project. It also will allow us to examine broader aspects of the Town's capital
improvement program to determine whether any"bigger picture"actions should be considered when this
project is further reviewed by the Town's elected officials(e.g.when is CM-at-Risk in the Town's best
interests and when is it better to use traditional low bid contracting?). The results of staff's efforts will
be presented to the Public Works Committee for in depth review by the Committee members with
participation of other elected officials(if they desire),staff,Town Attorney,consultants,contractors,and
the general public. The Public Works Committee's recommendation(s) will, of course,be subject to
consideration and action by the full Town Council.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Staff presented the sanitary force main replacement project at the July 12 Town Council meeting. Staff
had not resolved all issues with the project and was in the midst of value engineering and negotiations
with the selected construction manager. Several issues were identified by staff and other questions were
raised by elected officials and residents. Staff is still working with the construction manager to resolve
these and other issues. Recently, the design engineer for this project also has raised certain questions
and concerns that require further review.
I believe that it is important for me to have the opportunity to delve into the broad variety of pending
issues. While the technical matters will need to be addressed by others,it is my responsibility as Town
Manager to ensure that we are managing the program effectively and following all applicable
procedures, to take any necessary corrective action(s)that are within my authority, and to recommend
to Town Council policy actions that I believe are in the Town's best interests. Due to the scope and
complexity of this matter, I am not able to fulfill that responsibility in time for the August 9 Town
Council meeting.
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At the Public Works Committee meeting, we will address, at minimum, the following:
• history of the project
• use of CM-at-Risk vs. traditional low bid contracting
• results of value engineering
• compliance with all applicable laws,policies, and procedures
• corrective actions,if any,regarding past decisions/actions on this project
• alternatives for how to proceed forward with this project
• alternatives for how to proceed forward with the capital improvement program
There is sufficient time for us to conduct this thorough review,address these matters at the Public Works
Committee level and then with the full Town Council, and still be able to break ground on this project
in April 2012. I envision the Public Works Committee's recommendations will be addressed by the full
Town Council at either the September 13 or October 11 Town Council meeting. That will leave a
minimum of 6 months for the necessary actions to be taken to commence construction and that is enough
time whether we proceed with CM-at-Risk,traditional low bid with a prequalification process,or some
other method of contracting.
PBE:
c: H.Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Jane Struder,Director of Finance
John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
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Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - Old Business
Agenda Title
Landmarks Preservation Commission Recommendation to Amend the Town's Mandatory
Australian Pine Removal Requirement by January 1, 2012, to Closely Match Palm Beach
County's Less Onerous Removal Requirements.
Presenter
John Page, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 26, 2011, from John Page
• Section 66-311 of Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances
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Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell,Town Manager
From: John Page, Planning, Zoning&Building Director
Re: Australian Pines: Local Ordinance Amendment
Date: July 26,2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
It is requested that the Town Council consider a recommendation from the Landmarks Preservation Commission
amending the Palm Beach Code of Ordinances (Chapter 66) to closely mirror County requirements regarding
removal of Australian Pines.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Chapter 66 of the Palm Beach Code of Ordinances identifies Australian Pine trees (scientific name Casuarinas
spp.) as a prohibited plant species that must be removed no later than January 1, 2012. Local Code does offer
some relief from removal. An exemption can be granted to any property owner by either the Architectural or the
Landmarks Preservation Commission, subject to certain conditions (attached). The exemption language
specifically cites "Wells Road" and"Pine Walk" as a qualified exemption.
The local Code requirement to remove Australian Pines was last amended in 2003. It was modeled after a
similar County requirement. Town staff recently learned that the County(in 2008) softened its removal
requirement via a Code amendment that requires removal only when
1)Australian Pines are located within 500 feet of County-designated"Natural Areas", or 2) upon newly
developed/redeveloped sites. The Palm Beach Code remained unchanged, meaning the local removal
requirement is more onerous than the County regulation. Amending the local Code to closely mirror the
County's would save many property owners from the fast-approaching removal requirement, and would also
negate the need for residents to submit a processing fee and apply for authorization to keep their existing
Australian Pines. It was moved by William Cooley and seconded by Dudley Moore to recommend that the Town
Council amend its Code of Ordinances to reflect County Australian Pine removal requirements.The Commission
unanimously approved this motion.
This recommendation"piggy-backs"on the May Landmarks Preservation Commission recommendation that the
Town pursue legislative authorization from the State of Florida to designate Wells Road as a scenic vista which
would allow not only the perpetuation of trees, but authorization to replace them if they should become diseased
or otherwise damaged/destroyed. The Council directed staff to pursue that action during their regular monthly
meeting of July 12,2011.
cc: Landmarks Preservation Commission
Paul Brazil,Public Works Director
John Lindgren,Planning Administrator
John C. Randolph,Town Attorney
Attachment
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(3) Cultivated and other landscape areas. Irrigation systems, either manual or
automatic, may be used for the cultivated landscape areas.
(g) Antitranspirants. In order to reduce water loss through leaves during installation,
a ntitra nspi rants shall be used on all permitted landscape installation projects.
(h) Use of organic mulches. When appropriate, a minimum of two inches of organic mulch
shall be placed over all newly installed tree, shrub and ground cover planting areas.
(Code 1982, § 11.5-10; Ord. No. 25-02, § 1, 11-12-02; Ord. No. 22-10, § 1, 7-13-10)
Cross references: Water generally, § 122-31 et seq.
Secs. 66-287--66-310. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. REGULATIONS
Subdivision I. In General
Sec. 66-311. Prohibited plants.
(a) Prohibited species. The following plants have been shown to be pestilent exotic species
and shall not be installed as landscape material, and shall be removed from property as part
of development and redevelopment activity and prior to the issuance of a permit for said
development and redevelopment activity or pursuant to the schedule and terms specified in
subsection (c) of this section:
(1) Australian pine (Casuarina spp.).
(2) Brazilian pepper(Schinus terebinthefolius).
(3) Punk or paper tree (Meleleuca quinquenervia).
(4) Old-world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum).
(5) Air potato vine (Dioscorea bulbifera).
(6) Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardiodies).
(7) Earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis).
(8) Schefflera (Schefflera actinophylla)
(9) Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata).
(b) Exemptions. An exemption or partial exemption from the prohibition of and removal
requirements of Australian pines may be granted by the architectural commission or
landmarks commission, as applicable, if the following conditions apply:
(1) The Australian pine is used and maintained as a hedge. Failure to maintain the
hedge will result in a code violation and removal of the hedge will be required.
(2) The hedge or screen is located in an area where salt tolerant vegetation is
required and where a viable aesthetic or organic option is not practical.
(3) The Australian pine is not of the "sucker"type variety (Casuarina glauca).
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(4) The Australian pine is not directly adjacent to shoreline areas.
(5) The Australian pine is maintained as part of the character of a landmarked district
or vista such as the areas known as "Pine Walk" and "Wells Road."
(c) Future removal requirements. In addition to the removal requirements set forth in section
(a) above, a property owner shall remove or cause to be removed or eradicated the
prohibited invasive non-native vegetation listed in paragraph (a) above by January 1 of the
year specified in the following table:
TABLE INSET:
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME YEAR
Old-World Climbing Fern Lygodium microphyllum 2004
Air Potato Vine Dioscorea bulbifera
Melaleuca, Punk Tree Melaleuca quinquenervia 2006
Brazilian Pepper Schinus terebinthifolius 2008
Carrotwood Cupaniopsis anacardiodies
Earleaf Acacia Acacia auriculiformis 2010
Schefflera Scheftlera actinophylla 2006
Australian Pine Casuarina spp. 2012
Kudzu Pueraria montana var. lobata 2008
Upon removal of the prohibited and invasive non-native vegetation specified under this section, the
property owner shall maintain the property free of such prohibited invasive non-native vegetation.
(d) Protection of natural area and incentives. The county has recognized the Palm Beach
Island Sanctuaries (R43 T43 S34; R43 T44 S03/10/15) located within the town as a natural
area containing high quality ecosystems that are worthy of protection. The town hereby
adopts for purposes of the protection of said natural area and for purposes of the regulation
of the buffer area around said natural area those sections of the County Code known as the
"Palm Beach County Countywide Prohibited Invasive Non-Native Vegetation Removal
Ordinance" relating to the protection and regulation of these areas. Additionally, the town
adopts the incentive program offered by the county as incorporated within the "Palm Beach
County Countywide Prohibited Invasive Non-Native Vegetation Removal Ordinance."
(e) Enforcement. Violations of this section shall be:
(1) Failure of a property owner to remove or eradicate prohibited invasive non-native
vegetation in accordance with subsections (a) and (c) of this section.
(2) Failure of a property owner to maintain nonexempt properties free of prohibited
invasive non-native vegetation in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
The following are procedures which are to be followed for compliance and enforcement of this
section.
(1) Inspection of a parcel to determine the possible location of prohibited invasive
non-native vegetation.
(2) Preparation and provision of a notice informing the parcel owner of prohibited
invasive non-native vegetation on the parcel and instructions for the removal or
eradication of the vegetation and a timeframe provided for compliance. A follow up
inspection is conducted.
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(3) In the event there is a failure to comply by the property owner after notice as
prescribed, the failure to comply will be noticed for hearing before the town's code
enforcement board.
(Code 1982, § 11.5-16; Ord. No. 19-03, § 1, 12-9-03)
Sec. 66-312. Protected plants.
The following shall constitute protected plants within the town:
(1) Historic and specimen trees. Specimen trees are afforded special status and
protection in the town, as per sections 126-56--126-58.
(2) Endangered and threatened plants. Plants identified as endangered or
threatened, according to the Florida Natural Areas Inventory, Florida Game and Fresh
Water Fish Commission "Official Lists of Endangered and Potentially Endangered
Fauna and Flora in Florida," or a comparable list approved by the town's planning,
zoning and building department, shall be identified on the required landscaping plan.
(3) Protection. Removal of designated historic and specimen trees, and vegetational
species identified as endangered or threatened, shall be prohibited.
(4) Exceptions.
a. Permission for removal of historic or specimen trees may be obtained from
the town council or from the town manager if the tree constitutes a danger to
public health, safety or welfare, or otherwise requires immediate removal.
b. When relocation is unavoidable, identified endangered or threatened
species may be transplanted to an undeveloped portion of the site, or to an
approved off-site location where preservation can be ensured.
(5) Management plan. When historic or specimen trees or endangered or
threatened plants are identified, a management plan shall be presented to the
architectural commission, or landmarks commission, as applicable. The management
plan shall include:
a. Methods to ensure preservation of the species, including buffer areas
when appropriate.
b. Methods to ensure protection of species while construction activity is taking
place on property.
(Code 1982, § 11.5-22)
Secs. 66-313--66-335. Reserved.
Subdivision II. Dunes
Sec. 66-336. Vegetation restoration.
(a) Findings.
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - Old Business
Agenda Title
Australian Pines on Wells Road.
Presenter
Robert N. Wildrick, President Pro Tern
Supporting Documents
Memorandum dated July 12, 2011, for President Pro Tern Wildrick
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Office of the Mayor and Town Council
MEMORANDUM
To: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Robert N. Wildrick, President Pro Tem
Subject: Australian Pines on Wells Road
Date: July 12, 2011
Please place on the agenda for the August 9 Town Council meeting the subject of Australian
Pines on Wells Road.
I am particularly interested in the facts regarding how long they will take to grow, who grows
them, the cost to grow, and how much the process will cost the Town to obtain State approval for
planting and retaining them.
Post Office Box 2029 •360 South County Road•Palm Beach,FL 33480
Telephone(561) 838-5414 Facsimile(561)838-5411
E-mail: council(i�townofpalmbeach.com Website:www.townofpalmbeach.com
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Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - New Business
Agenda Title
Planning, Zoning, and Building Internal Audit Report.
Presenter
Robert N. Wildrick, President Pro Tern
Supporting Documents
• Crowe Horwath Planning, Zoning, and Building Department Internal Audit
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
PLANNING ZONING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
For the Period Ended
December 31 , 2010
June 2011
Distribution: Crowe Internal Audit
Audit Committee Team:
Deborah Garringer
Michael Ciminero
Kavita Misra
Corinne Ahrend
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Background and Objective
Crowe Horwath LLP ("Crowe" or "we") performed an internal audit on the Town of Palm Beach's Planning Zoning and Building
Department ("Building Department" or "Department") as of December 2010. The overall objective was to review controls over the
Department's accounting functions and documented processes, specifically related to the Department's revenues. We reviewed
policies and procedures, interviewed Department personnel, and performed testing on certain sampled items related to processing of
receipts, building permits, business taxes, and inspections.
The objective of the internal audit was to evaluate and test the design and effectiveness of internal controls for documentation that
procedures implemented ensure compliance with local and state laws. Procedures to be evaluated include the following:
• Procedures implemented to issue building permits and perform inspections in accordance with Florida's Building Code and
Town Ordinances.
• Procedures implemented to monitor Customer Service Response.
• Procedures implemented to administer the Business Tax Receipt Licensing Program.
Scope
The specific procedures performed were based on the concepts of selective testing. Although our testing was performed in some
areas without exception, we can provide no assurance that exceptions would have been detected had procedures been changed or
expanded.
It should also be recognized that internal controls are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that errors and
irregularities will not occur, and that procedures are performed in accordance with management's intentions. There are inherent
limitations that should be recognized considering the potential effectiveness of any system of internal controls. In the performance of
most control procedures, errors can result from misunderstanding of instructions, mistakes on judgment, carelessness and other
factors. Internal control procedures can be circumvented intentionally by management with respect to the execution and recording of
transactions, or with respect to the estimates and judgments requirement in processing of data. Controls may become ineffective due
to newly identified business or technology exposures. Further, the projection of any evaluation of internal control to future periods is
subject to the risk that the procedures may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, and that the degree of compliance
with procedures may deteriorate.
Summary of Results:
Overall, the Department has appropriate internal control measures in place to ensure that the Department is operating as intended;
however, we did note some areas where improvements, if implemented, could strengthen the overall internal control framework.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Below is a summary of Crowe's audit procedures where we noted areas of improvement. We also listed the corresponding
opportunity for improvement, summary, and risk rating. The detail for this table can be found on page 11 of this report:
Audit Procedure Opportunity for Improvement Audit Finding Risk Rating
Building Permits and Inspections 1 Monitoring of Open or Expired Permits
Building Permits and Inspections 2 Incomplete Permit File Documentation
Cash Receipts 3 Recording of Cash Transactions LOW RISK
Business Tax Receipts 4 Segregation of Duties Related to Business Tax Receipts HIGH RISK
Building Permits and Inspections 5 Lack of information and Formal Monitoring of Building Permit Status
During our audit we noted that three years ago Code Enforcement was part of the Planning, Zoning, and Building Department. In
2008, the Code Enforcement branch was transferred to the Police Department. The Building Department continues to use Code
Enforcement for assistance on customer complaints, unpaid Business Tax receipts, and other enforcement.
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Rating Risk
Risks are evaluated based on its "significance"to management's strategy and its "likelihood" to occur. This will result in a risk profile of the highest
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Procedures implemented to issue building permits and perform inspections in accordance with Florida's
Building Code and Town Ordinances
1. Through interviews with Management and review of documented policies and procedures, document the
procedures over issuing building permits and performing inspections. Document the process through Interviewed management and documented results. We noted a lack of
preparation of a flow chart. Specifically focus on the internal controls over each of the process, documenting reconciliation procedures,see Opportunity for Improvement 1.
the individuals involved,documentation related to review and approval,etc.
a. Review the procedure and determine whether appropriate internal controls are implemented to Reviewed and documented internal controls, see Opportunity for
ensure that building permits are issued based on the Building Code and Town Ordinances. Improvement 1.
Documented, the building permit software (a module of the Eden
i. Document the type of reviews and sign-offs are included in the process. system)has built in approvals for each of the permit stage(s). No issues
noted.
ii. Specifically document how the Department ensures that all permit and Eden has built in approvals for each of the permit stage(s). No issues
inspection activity is properly included in the system. noted.
iii. Document how information included on the website (correlates with the Documented. Contractors may acquire access to Eden on-line system to
information in Eden. schedule payments and inspections.
2. Choose a random sample of 50 permits from calendar year 2010 from the Eden System. Sample selected.
a. For each permit, document whether appropriate documentation was submitted by the Crowe selected and tested fifty(50)permits. We observed instances of
requestor and reviewed by the Department. Determine whether the documented procedure where the documentation did not conform to the existing policies and
was adhered to and document differences. procedures,see Opportunity for Improvement 2.
b. For each sample permit, document whether proper inspections were performed, documented, Crowe selected and tested fifty(50)permits.
and approved. See Opportunity for Improvement 2.
C. In the testing spreadsheet, document specifics of the permit related to date, type of work For the fifty(50)permits selected and tested, Crowe included the details
performed. of type of permit,application date,approval date,and permit number.
d. Determine whether the appropriate fees were collected by the Department, based on the type No issues noted.
of work performed.
Crowe selected and tested fifty (50) permits. We observed instances
e. Determine whether the Department completed the proper application sufficiency checklist. where the documentation did not confirm to the existing policies and
rocedures,see Opportunity for Improvement 2.
f. Perform an analysis of permits to determine the length of time from submission of permit Crowe was unable to perform the analysis based on the information
application to permit issuance. available from the Department,See Opportunity for Improvement 5
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Procedures implemented to issue building permits and perform inspections in accordance with Florida's
Building Code and Town Ordinances continued
g. Testing should be performed based on the Department's documented procedures below.
• All requirements and documentation, as outlined in the"Activity Check List"on the
"Permit Actions"form(within the action line)is completed and/or attached.
• There are no open or expired permits(e.g. not final)on a property since October 6, Crowe selected and tested fifty(50)permits. Crowe noted the following
2008 (institution of the new permit system). This provision may be waived exceptions during testing:
under emergency circumstances as determined by the building official.
• A permit application for a job that has a General Contractor (GC) must have the For twelve(12)of the fifty(50)sample items tested we noted
GC's signature on Page 1 and the Master Permit # in order to process the there were open or expired permits on the property at the
permit application time a new permit was issued, see Opportunity for
• A permit must be submitted by a GC if there exist a number of smaller recently- Improvement 2
issued permits, which indicate that a GC may be necessary (check with
Building Official to see if a GC is needed) For six(6)of the fifty(50)sample items tested,we noted that
• The permit application must be submitted by the GC on the job (may not be not all the required schedules on page 2 of the application
were completed,see Opportunity for Improvement 2
submitted by a 2nd GC, (cert= CBC, CGC, CEC, etc, or description of work
indicates that a GC is required);(can't have 2 GCs on a job). This
requirement may be waived by the building official under unusual circumstances. For one (1) of the fifty (50) sample items tested, noted
• All applicable schedules are completed on Page 2 of the permit application. that the related plans could not be located during g t testing,
The permit application must include a recorded, notarized Notice Of see Opportunity for Improvement 2
• Commencement,for work equal to or greater than$2,500, or A/C replacement • For one (1) of the fifty (50) sample items tested, we noted
work equal to or greater than$7,500.
Plans must be black-line,signed and sealed. that a new permit was issued when there was a hold on the
• property for a returned check related to an earlier permit, see
• All revised plans must be bubbled with a new revision date on each applicable Opportunity for Improvement 2
page.
• Plans must be within the size limit in accordance with Department policy For two(2)of the fifty(50)sample items tested,we noted that
• Permit application must be complete,signed and notarized as required. the permit fees were not paid on date of permit application,
• All fees on the parcel owing to the Town must be paid. (If not, Town must issue see Opportunity for Improvement 2
letter explaining why permit cannot be accepted).
• Permit must be for a validated address
• All permit fees are due upon permit application submission.
3. Choose a random sample of 20 inspections from calendar year 2010 from the Eden System. Sample selected. No issues noted.
a. Determine if inspections occur within 24 hours of the request in Eden. Crowe selected and tested twenty(20)inspections. No issues noted.
b. For each inspection, document whether appropriate documentation was submitted by the
requestor and reviewed by the Department. Determine whether the documented procedure Crowe selected and tested twenty(20)inspections. No issues noted.
was adhered to and document differences.
C. For each sample inspection, document whether the inspections were performed, Crowe selected and tested twenty(20)inspections. No issues noted.
documented,and marked as pass/fail within the Eden system.
d. For any re-inspection fees assessed for several (3 or more)"failed" inspections, determine if Crowe selected and tested twenty(20)inspections. No issues noted.
those fees were collected in a timely manner($75).
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Procedures implemented to handle and record cash receipts
1. Through interviews with Management and review of documented policies and procedures, document the Reviewed and documented internal controls see Opportunity for
procedures over the handling of cash.
Improvement 3.
a. Document all requirements for the Department to handle cash and determine who handles Documented.The Department's permit branch handles cash, records in
records,and reconciles cash transactions. Eden and reconciles on a daily basis. see Opportunity for
Improvement 3.
b. Review the procedure and determine whether appropriate internal controls are implemented Reviewed and documented internal controls see Opportunity for
to ensure that cash received is handled appropriately,tracked,and reconciled. Improvement 3.
C. Document how pre-numbered receipts are used, if at all. Documented. Eden receipts are issued upon collection of payment, the
receipts are pre-numbered, no issues noted.
2. Document what type of documentation, reviews and sign-offs are included in the process and whether they Sample selected. No issues noted.
are sufficient. Obtain reports tracking the Business Tax Receipt Licensing for the period of January 1, 2010
through December 31,2010.
d. Choose a sample of 30 transactions from calendar year 2010. (Samples from other testing Crowe selected and tested thirty(30)cash receipts. No issues noted.
may be used.)
e. For each incident, document whether the cash received was handled in compliance with any Crowe selected and tested thirty(30)cash receipts. No issues noted.
documented policies and procedures.
f. Determine and document whether each amount of cash received agrees to amounts Crowe selected and tested thirty(30)cash receipts. No issues noted.
included on supporting documentation.
Identification and Reporting of Ethics Violations in Accordance with Town Policies
1. Through interviews with Management and review of documented policies and procedures, document the Reviewed documented policies and procedures. No issues noted.
procedures over identifying and reporting ethics concerns in accordance with Town policies.
a. Review the procedure and determine whether appropriate internal controls are implemented
to ensure that requirements in this area are monitored, followed up on, and in compliance Reviewed documented policies and procedures. No issues noted.
with Town and County policies.
Documented. The Department follows the Town's polices and
b. Document if there are processes in place by the Department to monitor the personal use of procedures and Management and the Department has a policy in place
any Town vehicles, in compliance with Town ordinances. to ensure all vehicles are used for Town purposes only. No issues
noted.
i. Document which employees have access to Town vehicles and whether internal Documented. The Department follows the Town's polices and
controls are in place to determine when, and if, vehicles are used for purposes procedures and Management and the Department has a policy in place
other than Town business. to ensure all vehicles are used for Town purposes only. No issues
noted.
Documented.The Department reminds the staff informally at every staff
C. In compliance with Town ordinance, determine whether the Department has a process in meeting and formally around the holidays not to accept any
place for employee reporting of payments from residents, or related to payments from any monies/gifts. Furthermore all staff is required to report any monies
outside entities. Obtain reports from the Human Resource Department related to reporting of received for additional work performed to the Town on an annual basis.
monies and/or gifts received by Department employees. Crowe reviewed reports provided by the Human Resource department.
No issues noted.
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Identification and Reporting of Ethics Violations in Accordance with Town Policies,continued
Documented. The Department reminds the staff informally at every staff
i. Determine whether the Department is aware of any employees receiving funds or meeting and formally around the holidays not to accept any monies/gifts.
payments by outside entities,or Town residents. Furthermore, all staff is required to report any monies received for
additional work performed to the Town on an annual basis. No issues
noted.
Procedures implemented to administer the Business Tax Receipt Licensing Program
1. Through interviews with Management and review of documented policies and procedures, document Reviewed and documented internal controls see Opportunity for
the procedures over the administration of the Business Tax Receipt Licensing Program. Document Improvement 4.
the process through preparation of a flow chart.
a. Review the procedure and determine whether appropriate internal controls are implemented
to ensure that the fees related to the program are appropriately levied and collected, as Reviewed and documented internal controls. No issues noted.
required by Town Ordinance 9-07.
b. As part of the interview, document how the Department ensures that all businesses that fall Documented. Both the Department and the Police Department's Code
within the requirements of the Ordinance, are appropriately levied a Business Tax. Enforcement branch ensure that all businesses have paid the proper
Business Tax Receipt. No issues noted.
2. Document what type of documentation, reviews and sign-offs are included in the process and whether
they are sufficient. Obtain reports tracking the Business Tax Receipt Licensing for the period of Documented and tested. No issues noted.
January 1,2010 through December 31,2010.
a. Choose a sample of 50 Business Tax Receipts collected during calendar year 2010 to verify Sample selected. No issues noted
the amounts collected were in compliance with Town Ordinance.
i. For each receipt, document whether the receipt collected was in compliance with Crowe selected and tested fifty (50) business tax receipts. No issues
the Town Ordinance. noted.
ii. Document the type of documentation available to support the Tax Receipt. Based Crowe selected and tested fifty (50) business tax receipts. No issues
on specific requirements, prepare a testing worksheet that encompasses all noted.
requirements.
iii. For any late payments,document whether fines were assessed. Crowe selected and tested fifty (50) business tax receipts. No issues
noted.
b. Choose a sample of 40 businesses that fall under the Business Tax Receipt ordinance to Sample selected. No issues noted.
verify amounts were collected.
i. For each business, document whether the Business Tax Receipt was collected Crowe selected and tested forty (40) business tax receipts. No issues
during 2010. noted.
ii. If the Business Tax Receipt was collected after September 2010 ensure a late fee Crowe selected and tested forty (40) business tax receipts. No issues
was assessed and collected. noted.
iii. If the Business Tax Receipt was not collected during 2010 ensure follow-up is Crowe selected and tested forty (40) business tax receipts. No issues
being conducted by Code Enforcement to collect the delinquent tax. noted.
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Overall, the Planning, Zoning, and Building Department has adequate internal control measures in place to ensure that the Planning, Zoning,
and Building Department is operating as intended. However, the following observations were noted during our audit procedures:
1. OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT 1 — Monitoring of Open or Expired Permits:
Per our discussions with Planning, Zoning, Building (PZB) personnel, there is no reconciliation performed on the merging of, long
outstanding (open), or expired permits. In most cases, old and outstanding permits relate to permits requested for non-permanent
items, such as tents. A process for a periodic reconciliation or review related to old and outstanding permits could help the Town
prevent an increasing list of outstanding permits within their system by allowing the Department to timely address the issues creating
the old and outstanding permits.
Recommendation:
We recommend the Department generate a report from the Town's Eden system permitting module on a quarterly basis and review
the open and/or expired permits. During this review process, the Department should reconcile the open and/or expired permits to the
know issue(s) preventing the permit from being closed. This reconciliation could help ensure that the proper review processes are in
place and additional information can be obtained on older/expired permits that should be closed or mapped to newer permits.
Additionally, the Department should determine if they have the legal ability to require a contractor to close a permit.
Management Response /Action Plan:
The Town currently has approximately 1,500 permits and permit applications which are in expired status from 10/1/2008 to
6/30/2011. These represent 8.2% of all permit applications processed for this time period (18,190), and consist of permits which
contractors have not pursued or completed, as evidenced by a passed final inspection.
The Department instituted a new procedure in April of this year. This procedure requires that expired permits must be reactivated,
and all open or reactivated permits must be resolved in one of the following 3 ways before a new permit can be issued for a property:
1. Become a sub-permit of the new permit.
2. Receive a passed, final inspection.
3. Receive written permission from the Building Official to remain unattached to the new permit (used in situations where two
contractors in unrelated professions are working on the same property).
To date, this policy has resulted in the resolution of open permits on every property for which a new permit was issued since its
implementation.
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The Department will be conducting quarterly reviews of open permits to ensure that its procedures are being followed, and that
permits are being finaled in accordance with the procedures.
Individual(s) Responsible: John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning & Building
Due Date: On-going (Quarterly)for reconciliation of open or expired permits
On-going for resolving open or expired permits
2. OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT 2 — Incomplete Permit File Documentation:
During Crowe's testing of fifty (50) building permit files, we identified the following file documentation exceptions for items required by
the Department's Permit Administrative Guidelines. The following issues related to twenty-two of the fifty permits tested.
• For seven (7) sample items tested, we noted that required documentation was incomplete or not included in the permit file:
• For one (1) permit, there was no documentation of the contractor's worker's compensation insurance coverage.
• For one (1) permit, there was no Notice of Commencement (NOC) attached to the permit. We noted there was another
master permit related to this property which had a NOC attached that covered this master permit; however, the
documentation was not attached to this permit number in the Eden System.
• For one (1) permit, the permit was entered into the Eden System as a residential permit; however, the permit should have
been entered as new commercial construction.
• For one (1) permit tested, the NOC was not completed in the file.
• For two (2) permits tested, the certification table not completed and there was no checkmark in the box pointing to the
Notice of Commencement (NOC). We did note that the NOC was completed and in the file.
• For one (1) of the seven (7) sample items tested, Page 2 of the permit application was not completed.
• For twelve (12) permits tested, we noted open or expired permits on the property at the time a new permit was issued.
• For six (6) permits tested, we noted that not all the required schedules on page 2 of the application were completed.
• For one (1) permit tested, we noted that the related plans could not be located during testing.
• For one (1) permit tested, we noted that a new permit was issued when there was a hold on the property for a returned check
related to an earlier permit application.
• For two (2) permits tested, we noted that the permit fees were not paid on the date of permit application.
We also noted that while the Department has created an Application Sufficiency Checklist within the Eden System. The checklist,
however, has not been updated for the most recent policies. Additionally, this checklist is currently used as a reminder feature
instead of a control document that should be completed and retained with the file.
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Recommendation:
We recommend the Department follow the current policy, "Conditions For Issuing a Permit" included in the Permitting Administrative
Guidelines. To ensure the Department Policies are followed and completed by each user, the Department should determine the
feasibility of utilizing the Checklist as a control document, rather than a reminder feature. Meaning, the Checklist should be
completed as part of the process to ensure that permits are processed consistently and are included as part of the supporting
documentation for each permit.
Management Response /Action Plan:
• The Permitting Guidelines Manual is being modified to reflect recent policy changes.
• The Activity Checklist for each Action in Eden is being modified to reflect current requirements.
• A quarterly review of a sample of 50 permits will be conducted using a new checklist being developed, which includes items
contained in the auditor's review, as well as additional items (e.g. field verification of completed inspections). This review will
help maintain consistency in permit processing, and will identify additional training requirements and needed modifications to
the permitting guidelines manual.
• The permit application has been changed to include a checkbox next to each requirement that must be met in order for the
permit application to be accepted. These boxes must be checked by the intake person at time of permit submission.
Applications will not be accepted unless all required fields on the application are completed and all required documentation is
received. Full completion of the application and having all required documentation at time of submission will be reinforced
with the contractors at the Department's quarterly contractor meetings.
Individual(s) Responsible: John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning & Building
Due Date: Completed - Modifications to Application
July 31, 2011 - Modifications to Manual and Checklists
On-going (Quarterly)for Permit Processing Review
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT 3 — Recording of Cash Transactions: LOW RISK
Per our discussion with PZB personnel and our observations during our permit testing procedures, we determined that cash and
check receipts were not recorded in the same manner. We noted that when permit fees are paid in cash, revenue is recorded at the
point of sale and recognized in the Building Department Permitting system as earned. This practice is inconsistent with the practice
for recording receipts received in the form of a check, which included recording an amount as deferred until the permit is issued. Per
discussion with PZB personnel, we noted that this was the agreed upon process and Eden would not allow cash to be recorded as
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deferred revenue. Upon our inquiry PZB personnel discussed the situation with the Town personnel and devised a new procedure for
accepting cash payments for permits as follows:
In May 2011 PZB will "set up some new codes in the Eden' cashiering system which allows us to accept the payments
on the day they are received, and enter them into the cashiering system using the new code. PZB will then take that
receipt and post it to the applicant's Eden PM Customer account which satisfies the bill due and places any balance on
account. (Posting into Eden is how the amounts paid hit the GL accounts). At the end of the day, we enter offsetting
amounts into the cashiering code to return the balance to -0-."
Recommendation:
We recommend the Department implement the new procedure as stated above to ensure that all amounts received are recorded
consistently, whether received in the form of cash or check.
Management Response /Action Plan:
The procedure referenced above, which allows acceptance of cash payments on the day they are received, was developed by the
Staff, approved by the Internal Auditor, and implemented while the Internal Auditor was conducting the audit.
Individual(s) Responsible: John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning & Building
Due Date: Completed
4. OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT 4—Segregation of Duties Related to Business Tax Receipts: HIGH RISK
We observed that the Development Review Specialist is currently performing the following conflicting duties: preparing invoices for
tax receipts, receiving cash payments, preparing the deposit, and performing reconciliations between Eden and other manually
prepared reports. This is a segregation of duties issue because a material error could occur and not be prevented or detected in a
timely manner. Additionally, there is little to no oversight of the process and no documented review of the procedures performed.
Recommendation:
The Department, to the extent possible should evaluate the ability to segregate these conflicting duties and implement adequate
supervision and documented review procedures. The review could consist of a periodic random sample based on average activity.
A new hire was added to the Department in April 2011 which should allow some opportunity to implement these recommendations.
Management Response /Action Plan:
The Department brought this issue to the Internal Auditor's attention on the initial visit, along with possible solutions, and asked the
Auditor's assistance in addressing this issue. The Department's concern was that it had one employee assigned to the BTR
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program, who was also charged with providing secretarial support to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Zoning
Administrator, as well as providing permit intake coverage when required.
One possible solution is to have all BTR payments submitted to an outside institution, which enables the billing functions to be
separated from the receipting functions. The Auditor indicated that this would be an acceptable procedure. The Department is
exploring this option to identify the associated process and costs, and consulting with a neighboring community who uses this
procedure within the Eden software system. The staff believes this to be viable alternative, although recent legislation (which
transfers state responsibilities to local governments in collecting proof of state certification prior to issuance of renewals) may present
a problem logistically and will need to be resolved.
In the meantime, as soon as the staff is at full complement, the Department will begin dividing duties within the BTR program. The
distribution of duties will occur in such a way as to separate the functions of billing for Business Tax Receipts and renewals from the
issuance of licenses.
The Department also will be conducting quarterly reviews of a random sample of 20 activities, to ensure that proper processing of
licenses and payments continues to occur.
Individual(s) Responsible: John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning & Building
Due Date: On-going (Quarterly) - Review of BTR activities
October 1, 2011 — Re-assignment of BTR receipting duties
April 1, 2012 — Implementation of 3rd-party collection of BTR payments (if adopted)
5. OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT 5 — Lack of information and Formal Monitoring of Building Permit Status:
During the performance of our procedures, we attempted to perform an analysis of the length of time involved to issue building
permits, based on information available. However, we learned that due to the way in which information was recorded and maintained
in the Eden system, the analysis would not provide accurate information without a detailed and time consuming review.
Based on discussions with management, the information provided included the total time that the permit was with the Department
and not the total time the Department took to process the permit. For instance, in certain situations, the processing of the permit
could require additional information from the contractor. However, the report in Eden would not reflect that the permit was sent back
to the contractor, therefore, skewing the information on the "Route Summary Report".
During May 2011, the Department began to institute a new process with the help of the Eden Software vendor.
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Recommendation:
The Department should continue to work to implement the new process to ensure that accurate permit processing information is
available at all time. This information will assist the Department in monitoring and tracking processing times, as well as determining if
there are issues with particular permit applications, through regular review of the "Route Summary Report" in Eden.
Management Response /Action Plan:
Although the staff has always been able to determine processing times fairly accurately, using permit volume, submission dates, time
of year and amount of staff, we recognize the importance of using quantifiable data to enable contractors to schedule and perform
work. The reports generated by the new software system reflect total elapsed time for processing a permit, but do not accurately
reflect the time a permit application is reviewed in-house (an application might be reviewed and returned to a contractor, and may not
be resubmitted for a month, for example).
In March of this year, the staff developed and implemented a new process which uses software capability to stop the clock on a
permit application that has been returned for additional information, and restarts it when the application is resubmitted. This was the
first step in determining how long a permit is in-house for review.
We are using the new clock feature to develop a report that will show total elapsed and in-house review times for permit processing.
When the report has been formulated, and data is identified and captured, we will be able to accurately reflect our processing times
at any point in time for any given period, enabling us to more accurately determine resource needs, notify contractors of processing
times for their planning purposes, and help regulate distribution of duties in-house.
Individual(s) Responsible: John S. Page, Director of Planning, Zoning & Building
Due Date: October 1, 2011
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - New Business
Agenda Title
Lighting Request from City of West Palm Beach for Flagler Memorial Bridge.
Presenter
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 25, 2011, from H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works.
• Attachment 1 - Bridge Lighting Pole
• Attachment 2 Bascule Lighting Pole
• Letter from City of West Palm Beach dated May 26, 2011
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Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
RE: Flagler Memorial Bridge Accent and Bridge Lighting
DATE: July 25, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Town Council review the details for the proposed Flagler Memorial Bridge
accent and bridge lighting and indicate if they are willing to accept the operation and maintenance
of bridge accent lighting. Further, if the Town wants the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT)to install decorative street lighting on the bridge,the Town must indicate a willingness to
accept the operation and maintenance of said lighting,otherwise,FDOT would install their standard
cobra head lighting.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PCL Civil Constructors (PCL), the designibuild contractor for the Flagler Memorial Bridge,
continues to work on finalizing the bridge plans. One element to be decided is the type of lighting
(street lighting and accent lighting) to put on the bridge.
STREET LIGHTING
The Town has indicated a willingness to accept the maintenance responsibility of decorative lighting
(operation and maintenance of the existing poles and fixtures is performed by the Town),
conditioned upon the Town's acceptance of the style of decorative lighting. FDOT's contractor has
proposed a light and pole (Attachment 1) similar to the lighting on the Royal Park Bridge. One
variation, in order to not have poles on the bascule span, would be to have four light fixtures with
a tear drop fixture on the four corners of the bascule span, similar to the fixtures now on Royal
Poinciana Way (Attachment 2). Town staff is recommending that Town Council approve these
lighting fixtures and to agree in concept to execute a Highway Lighting and Maintenance Agreement
for the bridge lighting. This document would be prepared and presented to Town Council at a future
meeting. Town Council has already given a conceptual approval to execute a landscape maintenance
agreement for items on Royal Poinciana Way.
The operation and maintenance of street lighting on State roadways in Palm Beach is performed by
the Town. In the current fiscal year, FDOT pays the Town on average $190 for each street light.
Electricity costs range from$30 to$50 a fixture per year. With a replacement value for a decorative
pole and fixture of approximately $7500 per pole and an estimated 25 year life, the cost for
decorative pole and fixture replacement is $300 per year, less $190 a year from FDOT, results in a
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net cost to the Town of$110 per pole per year. There are an estimated 84 light poles on the Town's
side of the bridge, so the net annual cost to the Town is $9,240.
ACCENT LIGHTING
During the design development phase,Town representatives on the aesthetics committee agreed that
accent lighting would be a nice feature to have on the bridge. While this is preferable, the decision
to accept the operation and maintenance responsibility rests with Town Council. When this was
relayed to FDOT and City of West Palm Beach representatives, City Administrator Ed Mitchell
wrote a letter to Town Manager Elwell requesting that the Town agree to share in the costs to operate
and maintain the system. A copy of Mr. Mitchell's letter is attached.
PCL has proposed two types of decorative lighting, either a metal halide fixture or a LED fixture.
Both fixtures will provide a similar white light on the bridge. A review of the LED fixture is
continuing to determine whether it will hold up in a saltwater environment. The annual cost for an
estimated 57 accent light fixtures is estimated at$5,000/year for LED and$4,900 for metal halide,
which includes both electricity and fixture replacement. The only other expected cost would be
replacement of the service wire. This is estimated at an additional$1,500 a year for a total estimated
average annual cost for the decorative lighting to the Town of$6,500. (Note:The Town would only
maintain the lighting that would be east of the Bascule span.)
It should be noted that the City would like to see a multicolored accent lighting system capable of
changing colors to suit a season or holiday. PCL is not proposing this system. The City has
indicated that if the Town did not participate in the accent lighting, they would consider assuming
responsibility for the entire bridge. In this case, they may pursue the multicolored lighting.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated annual cost to operate, maintain and replace (as needed) 84 roadway lighting poles
and fixtures on the Flagler Memorial Bridge is$25,200,less FDOT reimbursement of$ 15,960 for
a net annual cost to the Town of $ 9,240. The estimated annual cost to the Town to operate,
maintain and replace (as needed) 57 bridge accent lights is $ 6,500.
Attachments
cc: Jane Struder, Finance Director
Eric Brown, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works
James M. Bowser, P.E., Town Engineer
Steve Kartrude, Electrical Supervisor
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May 26, 2011
Mr. Peter Elwell
Town Manager
Town of Palm Beach
P. 0. Box 2029
Palm Beach-FL 33480-2029
Dear Mr. El
As you ar aware, over the last couple of years, appointees for both the City of rest Palm Beach
and the Town of Palm Beach participated in a committee established by FDOT that looked at the
proposed aesthetic elements of the replacement Flagler Memorial Bridge. The inclusion of accent
lighting was one of the design elements that both the City's and the Town's appointees agreed would
be an enhancement to the bridge. At the time of the committee's discussions it was referenced that
the maintenance cost for the accent lighting, as well as for the over deck lighting, would be shared
by the City and the Town.
As discussed recently, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has asked the City of Nest
Palm Beach to commit to funding the maintenance of the proposed accent lighting to be provided on
the replacement Flagler Memorial Bridge. It is our understanding that the Town of Palm Beach may
not be willing to cover a share of the maintenance cost for the proposed accent lighting.
This letter is to request the Town of Palm Beach to reconsider its position and to agree to share the
accent light maintenance cost with the City of merest Palm Beach. The City feels that highlighting the
aesthetics of the bridge via accent lighting is an important element of the project and complements
both the communities of the Town of Palm Leach and the City of West Palm Beach. As you are
aware, the City of Vest Palm Beach is currently covering the entire cost of the maintenance of the
accent lighting for the Royal Park Bridge, and we feel it would be fair if the Town decided to share
the accent lighting maintenance expenses for the Flagler Memorial Bridge.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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Town of Palm Beach
Peter Elwell, Town Manager
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We urge your strong consideration to this request, Please feel free to contact Urban Designer Ana
Maria Aponte @ 561-822-1439.
Yours truly,
Ed Mitchell,
City Administrator
C: Jonatham Brambley, Engineering Services Director
Charles Wu, Planning & Zoning Director
Ana Maria Aponte, Urban Designer
Alex Hansen, Senior Planner
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - New Business
Agenda Title
Request by Palm Beach Island Cats for Town Funding in the Amount of$120,000 for
FY2012.
Presenter
Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 27, 2011, from Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
• Email dated July 2, 2011, from David Leavitt, Palm Beach Island Cats
• TPB Historical Feral Cat Expenditures
• Memorandum dated July 27, 2011, from Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Re: Consideration of Palm Beach Island Cats, Inc. Request for Town Funding of a
portion of its Feral Cat Care Program Operational Expenses in FY 2012
Date: July 27, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Town Council provide staff with direction relative to the attached request for
funding from David Leavitt on behalf of Palm Beach Island Cats and its Palm Beach Feral Cat
Care Program.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Town received the attached request for an FY 2012 budget appropriation from David Leavitt
on July 2 requesting $120,000, which is estimated to be 50% of Mr. Leavitt's projected 2012
annual operating program cost in Palm Beach. These funds would be devoted to trapping,
spaying,revaccinating and responding to resident calls.
Also attached is a spreadsheet from the Finance Department showing the Town's historical
expenditures for care of feral cats. The Police Department was requested to report on its
observations of Palm Beach Island Cats operations and their report is attached. Palm Beach Island
Cats is currently working to convert a number of its feeding stations to registered colonies with
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The request, as submitted, will impact the FY 2012 budget by $120,000. Alternatively, the Town
Council could authorize a General Fund Contingency allocation just prior to the close of the 2011
fiscal year or at the beginning of fiscal 2012. Either way the balanced FY 2012 budget would not
be impacted if done in this manner.
cc: Kirk Blouin, Director of Public Safety
Dan Szarszewski, Deputy Chief of Police
Jane Struder, Director of Finance
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�y otor B BweH to: Thomas G. Bradford 07/12/201106:01 PM
From: Peter B Elwell/PalmBeach
Thomas G. Bradford/Pa lmBeach @PalmBeach
t IK-A,ory: This message has been forwarded.
-----Forwarded by Peter B Elwell/PalmBeach on 07/12/2011 06:01 PM-----
From: "david ►eavitt"<d►►eavitt @verizon.net>
To: <pelwel►@townofpa►mbeach.com>
Cate: 07/02/201103:54 PM
Subject: for Town Manager Elwell and Council
Dear Mr. Elwell and Town Council,
Palm Beach Island Cats (PBIC) has provided animal control services for the Town's homeless
cats for over two years now. Our field operations continue to provide stellar service to our
residents. We continue to trap, neuter, vaccinate, feed, respond to phone calls and give veterinary
care to the sick and injured. Our program has been needed more than ever for the last year
because of the increased number of feral and pet cats that are being brought to the Island and
dumped. This is tough work. Our job is made particularly challenging because of the small
percentage of self centered, imperial, abusive residents we must try to placate (one of many
troubled individuals we have dealt with recently punched one of our colony caretakers in the
head with no provocation, while he was quietly patting one of his cats). Remember that PBIC
addresses citizen concerns daily, taking this responsibility off the shoulders of Town staff.
Rats and mice have always been a concern on this barrier island. Cats keep the rodent population
under control. The age old practice of using cats for rodent control is being embraced by large
corporations and municipal governments. Enclosed are articles on cats successfully controlling
rodents at Disney Parks and by the Los Angeles Police Department that illustrate this. There can
be no question they work. And if you think there are no rats in Palm Beach please let me show
you the holes they gnawed in my second floor screens, trying to get in my house. After we
relocated 4 feral cats to my property, the rat problems ceased. And years ago at my parents'
house on East Inlet Dr., a rat appear out of the toilet, which led to a good bit of excitement.
Last season PBIC made fundraising advances thanks to our friends' support. We raised $135,000
at a Spring cocktail party. The fact of the matter is that $80,000 of that came from the same three
PBIC Board members who kept us operating when the money ran out last year; the Giangrandes,
Masons and Leavitts. After two years of depending on these individuals, we can not expect them
to contribute at this level again in 2012.
Despite all our cost cutting measures, the annual cost to operate this necessary program is
projected to be $240,000 for 2012. It is my fervent hope that one day we can be self supporting,
but it has proven to be impossible for a new organization in this economy. We respectfully ask
that a $120,000 animal control line item for our program be added to next year's Town budget.
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We will cover food and feeding while your portion would go toward trapping, spaying,
revaccinating and responding to resident calls. I believe all of you realize that our work is
required in Palm Beach. It is clearly needed to maintain public health, safety and welfare; the
primary responsibility of municipal government. We understand you are doing everything
possible to cut Town expenses just as we have for this program, but sadly during these troubled
financial times, PBIC needs Town help to continue to provide this necessary service to our
residents. Safeguarding the health of the cats safeguards our residents' health and controls
rodents.
Sincerely,
David Leavitt
President, Palm Beach Island Cats Inc.
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Feral Cat Expenditures
Expenditures Revenue*
2011 $ 27,000
2010 $ 25,000
2009 $ 75,000
2008 $ 75,000
2007 $ 125,000
2006 $ 120,056
2005 $ 80,000
2004 $ 104,802 $ 90,895
2003 $ 32,871 $ 59,824
*Revenue from donations
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Manager
To: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
From: Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety
Re: Palm Beach Island Cats
Date: July 27, 2011
The police department has not had any reported complaints over the past 12 months, in reference
to feeding activities conducted by Palm Beach Island Cats (PBIC). This is a great improvement
from previous years.
Palm Beach Island Cats is required to abide by the county ordinance for maintaining feral cat
colonies. See Section 4-8(b) (7) (c) of the Palm Beach County Code of Ordinances. Part of this
requirement is to register each colony with County Animal Care and Control. PB Animal Care
and Control has 16 registered colonies to PBIC in the Town of Palm Beach. PCE Manager
Houston received the list of feeding stations from PBIC. There are 67 locations listed for current
feeding stations. Deputy Chief Szarszewski contacted Winifred Barber, member of PBIC to
discuss this discrepancy of feeding stations compared to colonies. Ms. Barber said it was cost
prohibitive to list each feeding station as a colony, and that Animal Care and Control allows
them to group several feeding stations by geographic area and list it as a colony.
We are in the process of verifying with staff at Animal Care and Control, that PBIC has satisfied
the registration requirement by listing numerous feeding stations in one colony. Deputy Chief
Szarszewski also spoke with Leslie Moss who is on the Board of Directors for PBIC. Ms. Moss
will list the feeding stations that are associated with each registered colony. He also told Ms.
Moss that the list of feeding stations did not provide us with adequate data. Several of the
locations are listed by street name only, with no numeric address. This information is too
generalized for Code Enforcement and the Police Department for us to monitor their activity.
She will provide us with a better description of the feeding stations.
Sgt. JoAnn Holloway of Animal Care and Control informed the police department on July 26,
2011, that Palm Beach Island Cats would have to register each feeding station as a colony or
reduce the number of feeding stations, but at this time they are not in compliance with the county
ordinance.
KWB/nt
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - New Business
Agenda Title
Worth Avenue Association's Request for Permission to Hold "Fashion's Night Out"
Commercial District Event in Hibiscus Plaza.
Presenter
Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 29, 2011, from Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
• WAA Request to Use Hibiscus Plaza
• Fashion Night Out Flyer
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Re: Proposed Worth Avenue Association Fashion's Night Out Event
Date: July 29, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council provide direction to staff in regard to the Worth
Avenue Association (WAA) proposal to conduct a Fashion's Night Out event on September 8,
2011.
GENERAL INFORMATION
At the Town Council meeting in April 2009, the Town Council approved the following policy as
a prerequisite to considering promotional events sponsored by one of the Town's business
associations for application to those instances where the proposed event would result in
technical,but minor, violations of the Town Code:
1. The event must be sponsored by the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Royal
Poinciana Way Business Association, the Greater South County Road Association, or the
Worth Avenue Association.
2. The event must not involve the blocking of any public streets or sidewalks.
3. The event must be no longer than 4 hours duration.
4. The event organizers must coordinate their plans with the Police and Fire-Rescue
Departments and must adhere to any conditions established by those two departments for
protection of public safety.
5. The event organizers must coordinate their plans with the Public Works Department and
must adhere to any conditions established by that department for the protection of
property and infrastructure.
6. Each proposed event will be considered on its own merits and will be allowed only if
approved by a majority vote of the Town Council.
The WAA proposes to sponsor a one evening only Fashion's Night Out event on September 8
from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Fashion's Night Out is designed "to celebrate fashion, restore
consumer confidence and boost the fashion industry economy." It is an international event that
was conducted last year in 16 countries. WAA has received approval as an official Fashion's
Night Out event location.
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WAA is requesting to use Hibiscus Plaza, closing it off so that the southernmost portion is not
accessible to any vehicular traffic. Two luxury automobiles will be placed on display in the
vehicle travel lanes and one or two musical acts will be provided for entertainment. Police, Fire-
Rescue and Public Works have reviewed the plan and have no major concerns. WAA has
submitted proof of insurance, but they will need to provide the Town with a certificate of
insurance in advance of the event indicating the Town has been named as an additional insured
on that policy for the WAA use of the Hibiscus Plaza for the Fashion's Night Out event since
this is technically Town property. This is not anticipated to be a problem.
You may recall that Hibiscus Plaza was designed for just this sort of proposed use. In addition, it
was staff's recommendation to ORS that we not amend the Special Event Permit regulations to
allow the general public to use Hibiscus Plaza since, in part, everything one sees there today is
being paid for by the benefitting property owners in the Worth Avenue Commercial District. In
the future the Town Council may want to adopt an ordinance that limits all requests for use of
Hibiscus Plaza to the Town, the WAA and any other commercial entity based within the Worth
Avenue Commercial District.
Attached is additional information provided by WAA explaining the Fashion's Night Out event.
TGB/ab
cc: Department Directors
Karen Temme, Risk Manager
Sherry Frankel, President,WAA
Robin Miller, Administrator, WAA
N:TGB/Agenda Items/2011/Proposed Worth Avenue Association Fashion's Night Out 080911 TCM
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Wordi Avenue Association
FASHION'S NIGHT OUT
SEPT 8F 2011 - 6PM TO 8PM
REQUEST: The Worth Avenue Association is requesting that the Town Council approve closure
to auto traffic in both directions on Hibiscus Avenue (the Hibiscus Piazza) between Worth
Avenue and the entry to Apollo Parking Lot for the following special event:
FASHION'S NIGHT OUT CONCEPT AND BACKGROUND:
From Manhattan to Milan, Atlanta to Australia, the after-hours shopping extravaganza,
Fashion's Night Out is back for the third year in a row — and this year, Worth Avenue has joined
the global celebration of the love for fashion. The event will take place on Thursday,
September 8th from 6pm to 8pm.
Fashion's Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative which was created to celebrate
fashion, restore consumer confidence and boost the fashion industry's economy. First
conceptualized by Anna Wintour, this worldwide event represents a collaboration between
Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Starting in New York only in 2009, the
event was enormously popular and expanded to 16 countries by 2010 and is expected to be
bigger and better than ever in 2011.
CONFIRMED MERCHANT PARTICIPATION:
Among those who have been approved to participate and have paid a fee ($250) to FNO for
this event are:
Neiman Marcus Saks 5th Avenue Emilio Pucci
Chanel Ralph Lauren Frank Cassi Beauty
Tiffany & Co. St. John Boutique Gucci
Michael Kors A.R.T. Fine Jewelry Giorgio Armani
Alex and Ani Betteridge Jewelers Hamilton Jewelers
Bottega Veneta Calypso St. Barth Jimmy Choo
Juicy Couture MaxMara
Rangoni Firenze Shoes Tory Burch
Valentino And MORE....
As an official registrant, the merchants will be listed on the national FNO website (which
launches on August 15th) and will be included in promotional materials for FNO and PR/media
releases on a national scale, as well as all social media linked to the FNO event. The FNO logo,
which is internationally recognized, will be made available to each of the participating stores to
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identify them. This will be achieved by the placement of the official logo "Fashion's Night Out
— September 8, 2011" on a tasteful, clear, vinyl cling to be displayed on the windows of the
stores who have paid the appropriate fee. The cost of these clings has been borne by the
Worth Avenue Association. The Association requests that this cling be permitted to be
displayed during the 5 days prior to (and ending the day of) the event.
The PR firm of Shamin Abas PR has been instrumental in organizing the Worth Avenue
merchants and will be publicizing the event and celebrations using all of their contacts and
media outlets, social media, etc.
Each of the participating merchants will host their own in-store promotions and
entertainment, with an emphasis on creativity.
WORTH AVENUE ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION:
To capitalize on this already globally recognized event and attract an appealing demographic of
potential customers, the Worth Avenue Association has applied for and received approval as
an official FNO event location, which includes all public areas of the Avenue. The Association
will be placing many resources into making this event a success. To that end, the Association
requests that the Town Council allow the Hibiscus Piazza to be used as an entertainment venue
for the event.
Proposed entertainment includes musical acts during the two hours by one or two celebrity
musical impersonators, and/or DJ, as well as the placement of two luxury autos from Palm
Beach Motor Cars in each travel lane of the Piazza for the enjoyment of pedestrians and
shoppers.
There will be no food or drinks served, nor exhibition or sales of merchandise on public right of
ways. This will be restricted to private property.
GIVEAWAYS AND PROMOTIONS:
The Worth Avenue Association has funded $1,000 to be used for a Worth Avenue shopping
spree by one lucky visitor who will register to win a "Worth Avenue" gift card on the Worth
Avenue facebook page, authored and maintained by Shamin Abas, PR.
"Staycations" have been donated by participating hotels to promote the event as well. Hotels
confirmed for participation to date are: The Omphoy, The Colony, The Brazilian Court, The Ritz
Carlton and The Four Seasons.
The Worth Avenue Association thanks you for your kind consideration.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. The official Fashion's Night Out logo "Save the Date" announcement with participants
who have registered as of 7/15/11.
2. Certificate of Liability Insurance which has been procured by the Worth Avenue
Association in accordance with FNO organizer requirements for participation. We are
happy to include the Town of Palm Beach to this certificate if it is deemed to be
important.
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - New Business
Agenda Title
COMMERCIAL MOTION PICTURE PERMIT APPLICATION
FLASHFIRE PRODUCTIONS, LLC
[Susan A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk]
Presenter
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 25, 2011, from Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk
• Commercial Motion Picture Making Code Requirements
• Flashfire Productions, LLC Application
• Flashfire Productions, LLC Application-Staff Comments
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Susan A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk/Jane Struder, Director of Finance
Re: Application for Permit for Commercial Motion Picture Making—Flashfire Productions,
LLC
Date: July 25, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of those portions of the filming that comply with the Town
Code, and is seeking Council direction regarding the non-conforming elements.
GENERAL INFORMATION
On July 20, 2011, Flashfire Productions, LLC filed an application to film a commercial motion
picture in the Town of Palm Beach. Pursuant to Section 22-151(a), any person desiring to use
the public streets or sidewalks, the public rights-of-way, or other public properties within the
Town for the purposes of commercial motion picture making shall be required to first obtain a
permit for that activity from the Town Council. The Town Code requirements for issuance of a
Commercial Motion Picture Permit are attached.
All applicable departments have reviewed the application and have provided their comments in
more detail, as attached. The applicant has worked with staff to address many of the Town's
concerns regarding its Code requirements and prohibitions; however, the following items are still
outstanding:
• Section 22-153(4)—Time Schedule. One proposed scene may be shot after midnight.
• Section 22-153(6)—Limitation to commercial districts. Several portions of the motion
picture are proposed to be shot within residential zoning districts.
• Section 22-153(8)—Prohibition on narrow streets (defined as less than 30 feet in width of
paved right-of-way). There is a proposed driving scene along Indian Road, which is only
24 feet in width.
The applicant has provided an executed Hold Harmless Agreement, a Certificate of Insurance
naming the Town as additional insured, and the required $1,000.00 application fee. The
applicant understands that,pursuant to Section 22-153(3), the applicant shall deposit with the
Town an amount determined by the Town Manager and approved by the Town Council, to
compensate the Town for any extraordinary services required by the Town for purposes of
carrying on the activity to be conducted pursuant to the terms of the permit. The applicant has
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expressed the desire to utilize Town of Palm Beach Fire Rescue personnel and apparatus,
estimates for which are included in the Fire Department's comments.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The applicant shall be required to compensate the Town for any extraordinary services required
by the Town for purposes of carrying on the activity to be conducted pursuant to the terms of the
permit.
Attachments
SAO
cc: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety
Darrel Donatto, Deputy Fire Chief
John Page, Director of Planning, Zoning, and Building
Paul Castro, Zoning Administrator
Jane Struder, Director of Finance
H. Paul Brazil, Director of Public Works
Raychel Houston, Parking Code Enforcement Manager
Rob Walton, Lead Code Enforcement Officer
Karen Temme, Risk Manager
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ARTICLE IV. COMMERCIAL MOTION PICTURE MAKING
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 22-126. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Commercial motion picture making includes video production of any nature.
Cross references: Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 22-127. Penalty for violations.
Any person found guilty of violating the terms of this article shall be subject to section 1-14. A
citation for violation of this article shall not preclude the town from seeking other relief such as
injunctive or declaratory relief to enforce the provisions of this article.
(Code 1982, § 10-424)
Secs. 22-128--22-150. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. PERMIT
Sec. 22-151. Required; application fee.
(a) Any person desiring to use the public streets or sidewalks, the public rights-of-way, or
other public properties within the town for the purposes of commercial motion picture making
shall be required to first obtain a permit for that activity from the town council. This permit is
not intended to preclude legitimate video production of news events.
(b) The application for permit shall be accompanied by a $1,000.00 nonrefundable permit
fee payable to the town for the administrative processing of the permit application. In addition
to the $1,000.00 application fee, there will be a filming fee of$800.00 per day for each day of
filming.
(Code 1982, § 10-421)
Sec. 22-152. Application.
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All applications for permits referenced in section 22-151 shall be filed with the town clerk at
least 30 days and not more than 45 days prior to the date or dates upon which the applicant wishes
to conduct the activity. Complete applications must be filed with the town clerk no less than 20 days
prior to the town council meeting at which the application is to be considered. The application shall
contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the person applying for the permit.
(2) The number of personnel required by the applicant to conduct the activities for
which the permit is sought,
(3) The date, time and places during which the proposed activity is to be conducted
and a description of the specific activities. This information shall describe the specific
public property sought to be utilized, the specific times of day during which the
properties are requested to be utilized, and the specific activity which is to be
conducted upon the property,
(4) The name, address and telephone number of the specific person who is to be
responsible for all of the activities to be conducted pursuant to the terms of the permit.
(Code 1982, § 10-422)
Sec. 22-153. Prerequisites to issuance.
Prior to a permit's being granted under this division, the following shall be provided to the
town by the applicant:
(1) Hold harmless agreement. The applicant shall execute a hold harmless
agreement in favor of the town saving, defending and holding harmless the town, its
agents, employees and representatives, from any clairn arising as a result of the
activities of the applicant, his agents, representatives or employees, within the town.
This agreement shall be executed by an individual and/or entity capable financially
and otherwise of honoring the terms thereof, and the agreement shall be in a manner
and form acceptable to the town and deemed to provide the protection necessary to
the town as intended by this section.
(2) Certificate of insurance. The applicant shall provide a certificate of insurance
naming the town as a named insured under the insurance policy for an amount not
less than $10,000,000,00. When an aircraft is to be involved in any filming, the
insurance policy shall be for an amount not less than $100,000,000.00, and when any
watercraft is to be involved in any filming, the insurance policy shall be for an amount
not less than $25,000,000.00. The town council may increase the minimum amount of
insurance specified herein upon the recommendation of the town manager or his
designee.
(3) Deposit for services. The applicant shall deposit with the town an amount
determined by the town manager and approved by the town council, to compensate
the town for any extraordinary services required by the town for purposes of carrying
on the activity to be conducted pursuant to the terms of the permit.
(4) Time schedule, In no event shall any of the activities to be conducted pursuant to
the terms of the permit be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.,
and 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Dates and times during which filming shall be allowed
shall be subject to the approval of the town manager.
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(5) Deference to normal flow patterns. At no time shall the public streets, sidewalks
or rights-of-way of the town be blocked or impeded to restrict or inhibit the normal flow
of pedestrian or vehicular traffic,
(6) Limitation to commercial districts. The activities permitted by this section are
restricted to the commercially zoned districts within the town and shall not be
permitted within the residentially zoned districts.
(7) Prohibition during season. The activities permitted by this section shall take
place only from April 16 through November 14 of any year. In no event shall
commercial motion picture making take place from November 15 through April 15 of
any year.
(8) Prohibition on narrow streets. In no event shall any of the activities to be
conducted pursuant to the terms of a permit be conducted on any street, road or
thoroughfare that is less than 30 feet in width of paved right-of-way.
(9) Prohibition in or adjacent to governmental buildings. In no event shall any of the
activities to be conducted pursuant to the terms of a permit be conducted in any
governmental building of the town or on the sidewalks or rights-of-way abutting any
such building.
(10) Maximum number of days per month. In no event shall commercial motion
picture making be permitted to be conducted within the town for a period of more than
seven days in any one month during the period of time that is allowed for that activity
as specified by the terms of this section. It is the intention of this subsection that the
seven-day period is the maximum number of days allowed for motion picture making
during any one month within the town. In other words, if one applicant has already
received a permit to conduct motion picture making activities within the town for a
period of seven days during any one month, no other permits shall be granted to that
applicant or any other applicant for motion picture making activities during that
particular month. For purposes of this section, applications shalt be considered by the
town council in the priority of the earliest filed application.
(Code 1982, § 10-423)
Secs. 22-154--22-250, Reserved.
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APPLICATION FOR PERIIMIT FOR CONNIERCIAL. LOTION PICTURE\-LAKING
1. NA\-IE,ADDRESS, AND PHONE NU1vMER OF PERSON,FIRM OR CORPORATION APPLYING
FOR THE PERMIT:
NAME: Flashfire Productions, LLC _
ADDRESS: 800 Distributors Row, Suite 204
PHONE N'L>-IBER: Harahan, LA 70123
NUTX4BER OF PERSONNEL AND NUMBER AND TYPE OF VEHICLES AND SPECIFIC FILMING
EQUIPMENT NNTUCH WILL BE INVOLVED IN THE CONDUCT OF THE FILi\IING ACTIVITIES FOR EACH
PROPOSED LOCATION. (USE SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY)
A. Driving Scenes: Worth Avenue, County Road, Ocean Boulevard
B. 101 N.County Road
C. 219 Indian Road
D. Mar-a-Lago (SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR DETAILS OF ALL LOCATIONS).
3. DATE, TIlvIE AND PLACE FOR EACH PROPOSED LOCATION. (USE SEPARATE SHEET IF
NECESSARY)
DATE: August 19-31 & September 19-31, 2011, not to exceed 7 days in 1 month.
TIME: Times according to Town ordinances, with one possible addition.
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS: Driving scenes along Worth Avenue, N and S County Road,
N and S Ocean Boulevard. 101 N County Road (corner of Royal Poinciana Way).
219 Indian Road. Mar-a-Lago. (SEE ATTACHED SHEET).
4 DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC PROPOSED FILMNG ACMTTY FOR EACH LOCATION W111CII
PUBLIC PROPERTY IS REQUESTED TO UTILIZE. (USE SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY)
(SEE ATTACHED SHEET).
�. NAME,ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONTE NU%'IBER OF THE PERSON W110 MLL BE N CI IARGE
OF THE FIL\-ING ACTIVITY.
NAME: Mr. Stratton Leopold
aDDRES 1 800 Distributors Row, Suite 204, Harahan, LA 70123
PHONE NUMBER: 504-571-9202
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Town of Palm Beach
Motion Picture Filming Application
Flashfire Productions, LLC
July 20, 2011
SUPPLEMENTARY PRODUCTION INFORMATION
A. Traveling scenes along roadways in the Town
Worth Avenue: Drive at normal speed westward from Ocean Boulevard toward the
Lake. During one such drive, the car stops at County Road and the passenger actor exits
the car and enters a waiting taxicab.
County Road and Ocean Boulevard, North and South: Drive at normal traffic speed as
driver actor describes the beauty and grandeur of Palm Beach to the passenger actor.
In one scene, the car stops at the cul-de-sac at the north end of North Ocean Boulevard at
Inlet Drive, the passenger actor exits and walks out onto the dock, surveys the vista, and
returns to re-enter the car and it drives away. In another night scene, an actor drives
alone in the car to the same spot at North Ocean Boulevard and Inlet Drive, exits the car
and walks back toward Indian Road. In one daytime scene the car passes by 219 Indian
Road without stopping.
These traveling scenes include a maximum of three vehicles and seven personnel, as
follows: Two actors are in the car, a driver and passenger. The car is connected to a
vehicle with five crew personnel and camera and sound equipment. An additional car
follows the actor's car.
Traveling scenes will be scheduled for approximately three days total during both the
August and September shooting periods, in order to secure the most favorable weather
conditions to portray the beauty of Palm Beach, abundant landscaping and the Florida
ocean. Specific schedules will be provided in advance, with sufficient time for Town
personnel to prepare.
B. 101 N. County Road (NE corner at Royal Poinciana Way)
Ten crew personnel and camera and sound equipment are positioned at the east end of the
wide grassy median. One actor drives the car to the intersection, parks and exits the car,
and enters the small white building on the NE corner.
C. 219 Indian Road
All activity and personnel are on the property, away from view of the neighbors and the
street(with one possible exception, described parenthetically below). Six actors and
approximately fifteen crew personnel, together with camera and sound equipment, are
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July 20,2011
positioned in the back yard, on the north edge of the property, near the water. A barge is
stationed offshore with lighting equipment and five additional crew personnel.
During one scene, one actor approaches the house from the water side and enters the
house through a side door. During another scene, the camera is positioned inside the
garage as the garage door opens and a car drives out. In a later scene, the same car
returns and enters the garage and the garage door closes (as a possible exception in this
scene, the camera may be placed in the front yard of the house, however still positioned
entirely on the property).
D. Mar-a-Lago
The scene is a Charity Gala for the benefit of the Palm Beach Community. Management
of two non-profit organizations involved in the Town's Centennial activities, The Palm
Beach Centennial Commission and the Palm Beach Film Institute, have expressed
willingness to participate in the organization and fulfillment of a real-life fundraising
event as part of the filming activity. Ten actors, approximately two hundred extras, and
approximately twenty crew personnel, together with camera, sound and lighting
equipment are involved in the various Mar-a-Lago scenes. Exterior scenes include the
arrival of guests entering the main entrance, gathering around the pool and on the west
lawn. All other scenes will be in the main buildings. In one scene, the auction activity of
the Charity Gala is disrupted by special effects fog and sound effects. A fire rescue
vehicle, a fire engine and approximately three police cars enter the grounds through the
service entrance on Southern Boulevard. On the west lawn, three men rush to escape
from the main building and they step over the retaining wall into Lake Worth. The
service area of Mar-a-Lago will be used as the general staging area for cast and crew
equipment and vehicles. Abundant space exists for these provisions, details of which will
be provided in advance. All equipment and filmed scenes will be restricted to the Mar-a-
Lago grounds and will be hidden from view of the surrounding neighborhood.
General Notes:
All scenes with be filmed according to the Town ordinances, with one possible additional
request: At the Indian Road location, one night scene may extend past midnight.
Final decisions on scheduling will be made subject to weather availability and schedules
will be provided with sufficient lead time for all departments of the Town to prepare.
The two principal priorities of the production are: Safety during production activities and
presenting a positive image of the Palm Beach community.
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ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MM/DD/YYYY)7/19/11
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT
AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND,EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES
NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT:If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the
policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PRODUCER CONTACT
DeWitt Stern Group, Inc. & Eustis Insurance&Benefits NAME:CHRISTINA BORN
PHONE FAX
801 North Brand Blvd., Suite 650 110 Veterans Memorial (A/C, No. EXT)818-623-5434 (A/C, No):818-623-5475
Glendale, CA 91609 Blvd.,Suite 200 E-MAIL
Christina Born (818) 623-5434 Metairie LA 70005-4913 ADDRESS:CBORN DEWITTSTERN.COM
r INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#
INSURED INSURER A: Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
INSURER B:
Flashfire Productions, LLC INSURER C:
800 Distributors Row#204 INSURER D:
Harahan, LA 70123 INSURER E:
INSURER F:
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY
PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN
MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP
LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSR WVD POLICY NUMBER MM/DD/YY MM/DD/YY LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000
A ®COMMERICAL GENERAL LIABILITY XXC80466719 4/25/2011 4/25/2012 DAMAGES TO RENTED $ 100,000
PREMISES(Ea occurrence)
❑CLAIMS MADE® OCCURRENCE MED EXP(Any one person) $ 10,000
❑ PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $1,000,000
❑ GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000
PRODUCTS—COMP/OP AGG $1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
®POLICY ❑PROJECT ❑LOC $
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
A ❑ANY AUTO XXC80466719 4/25/2011 4/25/2012 (Ea accident) $1,000,000
BODILY INJURY $
❑ ALL OWNED AUTOS *MPT07110339 (Per person)
❑ SCHEDULED AUTOS Phys.Damage: BODILY INJURY $
Incl.in Misc. (Per accident)
® HIRED AUTOS Equipment Limit PROPERTY DAMAGE $
Ded: 10%of loss (Per accident)
® NON-OWNED AUTOS With$2,500 min $
and$7,500 max.
® 'NON-OWNED PHYSICAL DAMAGE $
®UMBRELLA LIAB ®OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $24,000,000
XAU14832455 8/22/2011 9/30/2011
A ❑ EXCESS LIAB ❑CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $24,000,000
DEDUCTIBLE $
RETENTION $
WORKERS COMPENSATION WC STATUTORY OTHER
AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N XWC80994147 5/24/2011 5/24/2012 ® LIMITS ❑
A ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/
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MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE—EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000
If yes,describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION E.L.DISEASE—POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000
below.
OTHER
PROPS/SETS/WARDROBE MPT07110339 5/24/2011 5/24/2012 $2,000,000 $2,500
A THIRD PARTY PROPERTY DAMAGE $1,000,000 $2,500
MISC.EQUIPMENT $2,000,000 $2,500
DESCRIPTION OF OPERA TIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/(Attach ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,if more space is required)
Certificate Holder is included as an Additional Insured and/or Loss Payee as their interest may appear but only as respects to claims arising
out of the operations of the Named Insured in connection with the production entitled: "Parker"
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE
Town of Palm Beach
360 S. County Rd. THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Authorized �
Attn: Town Clerk Representative `
ACCORD 25(2010/05)
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-= Flashfire Productions"Film Permit"
1 j m=, John Page/PalmBeach-Friday 07/22/201103:10 PM
Susan:
PZB comments pertaining to the Permit for Commercial Motion Picture Making as identified above follow:
There are four proposed filming locations identified on the permit. Those locations have been cross-checked with
Section 22-153 of the Palm Beach Code of Ordinances.
1. Driving Scenes .
Worth Avenue. Filming would be restricted to that portion of Worth Avenue zoned for commercial usage,
being the east edge of Nieman Marcus/Esplenade in the 100 block,westerly to Cocoanut Row. The street cannot
be impeded or inhibited. Any stopped vehicle(s)will require approval from the Police and Fire Rescue
Departments.
Count. Local Code allows filming in commercially zoned districts and prohibits same in
residentially zoned districts. Filming on County Road,therefore,is limited to commercial neighborhoods only
(Oleander Avenue south to Via Bethesda,and Seaview Avenue south to Worth Avenue). The street cannot be
impeded or inhibited. Any stopped vehicle(s)will require approval from the Police and Fire Rescue Departments.
Ocean Boulevard. The only section of Ocean Boulevard zoned for commercial use is the property zoned as
2875 South Ocean Boulevard(and a small sliver of property opposite on the west side of the street) immediately
north of the Lake Worth Bridge at the Town's south end. All other stretches are zoned residentially within which
motion picture filming is prohibited.
2. 101 N. Count. This location is zoned for commercial use,yet adjacent property to the north and east is
zoned residentially. As such,filming is allowed,yet care should be taken to see that filming be contained to this
property alone. The street cannot be impeded or inhibited. Any stopped vehicle(s)will require approval from the
Police and Fire Rescue Departments.
3. 219 Indian Road. This property is zoned R-A. As such,commercial filming is prohibited.
4. Mar-a-Lago. This property is zoned both R-A and R-AA. As such,commercial filming is prohibited. The
Club's Declaration of Use Agreement also stipulates that the property must abide by all ordinances "which are
applicable to the zoning district affecting the Land."
John Page
Director,Planning,Zoning&Building Department
Phone: 561-227-6405
e-mail: jpage @townofpalmbeach.com
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Metzger Movie Permit Application
Roger Large : Susan Owens 07/22/2011 04:12 PM
(c: Brodie Atwater,Kirk Blouin,Brian Fuller,Darrel Donatto
Good day Susan,
As per yours and Mr.Bradford's request today,please see the information below reference our meeting this morning
on the Metzger Movie Permit Application.
The application already states that "There will be no blockage or impediment to the public streets,sidewalks or
rights-of-ways of the Town of Palm which would restrict or inhibit the normal flow ofpedestrian or vehicular
trade." The application also states "In no event shall any of the activities to be conducted pursuant to the terms of
a permit be conducted on any street, road or thoroughfare that is less than 30 feet in width ofpaved right-of-way."
This is all good.
The contract calls for 2 fire apparatus in the movie. The cost is listed below.Fire Rescue needs this request in
advance.The reasons for this are to back-fill positions,change into reserve apparatus,etc.,so that we can cover the
emergency responders that are on-duty and use 2 of our front line apparatus in the movie.
If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me.
Personnel(total 6 on 2 apparatus)
$90 per firefighter X 6—$540 per hour
Apparatus (total 2)
$300 per apparatus X 2—$600 per 8 hours
Respectfully,
Don't train until you get it right,rather,train until you can not do it wrong!
SAFETY#1-DO YOUR BEST-BE RESPECTFUL-HAVE FUN
Roger Lane,Division Chief of Training and Safety
Palm Beach Fire Rescue
Office: (561)227-6493
Cell: (561)460-2177
Email:rlane @townofpalmbeach.com
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Fw: Movie Permit
Richard Hoiie o: Susan Owens 07/27/2011 08:59 AM
Daniel Szarszewski
Susan,
The number of patrol cars we can make available will be limited due to our fleet size. We anticipate we could
allow use of no more than 2 or 3 maximum.
Maj Howe
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From: Richard Howe/PalmBeach
To: Susan Owens/PalmBeach@PalmBeach
C c: Daniel Szarszewski/PalmBeach@PalmBeach,Thomas G.Bradford/PalmBeach@PalmBeach,Raychel
Houston/PalmBeach@PalmBeach
Date: 07/26/2011 05:23 PM
Subject: Fw:Movie Permit
Susan,
The police department would like to include the following conditions regarding the attached permit request for
movie production in the Town of Palm Beach.
• All security and traffic safety needs will be filled with Palm Beach Police officers according to the Special
Assignment Overtime as provided in General Order II-88.
• Street and sidewalk closures shall be coordinated with and approved by the police department staff to minimize
the impact on the community.
• Patrol cars may be utilized for filming. Cost of cars to be determined.
• Authorization for operation of Town vehicles to be approved by appropriate Town staff to include Risk
Manager.
• Insurance and liability issues regarding use of Town vehicles and equipment to be reviewed by the appropriate
Town staff for sufficiency.
• Use of the Palm Beach Police Departments badge and patch to be determined.
• Must obey all Town of Palm Beach laws,rules and ordinances unless otherwise waived by the appropriate
Town staff or Town Council.
If you have any further questions,please contact me.
Regards,
Major Rick Howe
Major Richard Howe
Palm Beach Police Department
Law Enforcement Division
345 South County Road
Palm Beach,FL 33480
561-227-6351 Office
561-227-6353 Direct
561-835-4600 Fax
rhowe @palmbeachpolice.com
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=--r Eric.Brown iu: Susan Owens 07/26/2011 10:00 AM
�c: Paul Brazil
Susan-just one clarification on Indian Road. The right-of-way is shown in the Town atlas as 35'wide. However,
checking on Google Earth,the paved roadway width is only 20',so it does not meet the 30'requirement.
Thanks-Eric
Eric Brown Susan-I'll get Paul's input when he is back later this aft... 07/26/201109:3 6:3 9 AM
From: Eric Brown/PalmBeach
To: Susan Owens/PalmBeach@PalmBeach
Cc: Paul Brazil/PalmBeach@PalmBeach
Date: 07/26/2011 09:36 AM
SUbJect: Re:Movie Picture Permit
Susan-I'll get Paul's input when he is back later this afternoon. My only comment from reviewing this application
is that the address at 219 Indian Road is in a residential zoned district which appears to be excluded from the
conditions noted(commercial zoned districts only). Generally the right-of-way width is greater than 30'so that
condition seems to be met OK on the north end residential streets. If the movie crews are setting up in the Royal
Poinciana Way median at the east end,then obviously if there is any damage to the landscaping (although unlikely)
it should be restored to original condition.
Thanks-Eric
Eric Brown,P.E.
Assistant Director
Public Works Department
Town of Palm Beach
561-227-7025
Susan Owens Paul,Attached is an application for commercial motion... 07/25/2011 12:47:19 FPM
From: Susan Owens/PalmBeach
To: Paul Brazil/PalmBeach@PalmBeach
C c: Eric Brown/PalmBeach@PalmBeach
Date: 07/25/2011 12:47 PM
SUbJect. Movie Picture Permit
Paul,
Attached is an application for commercial motion picture filming submitted to the Town,and a copy of the Code
requirements for filming. I am putting together the agenda memo now;please review and provide any comments
public works may have.
Thank you,
Susan A. Owens, MMC
Town Clerk
Town of Palm Beach
360 S. County Road
Palm Beach,FL 33480
Office: (561) 838-5416/Fax: (561) 838-5417
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - New Business
Agenda Title
Code Enforcement Board Recommendation for Foreclosure Action - 2300 S. Ocean Blvd.
Presenter
Kirk Blouin, Director of Public Safety
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 25, 2011, from Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety
• Notice of Code Violation - Exhibit A
• Code Enforcement Board Order- 9-16-10 - Exhibit B
• Code Enforcement Board Order- 10-21-10 - Exhibit C
• Lien on Property - Exhibit D
• Notice to Abate - Exhibit E
• Correspondence from Default Law Group - Exhibit F
• Publication Letter to Property Owner - Exhibit G
• Repeat Notice of Code Violation - Exhibit H
• Code Enforcement Board Order- 5-19-11-Exhibit I
• Second Lien on Property - Exhibit J
• Notice of Foreclosure Hearing - Exhibit K
• Code Enforcement Board Order- 7-21-11 - Exhibit L
• Fines Due - Exhibit M
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: august 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety
Re: Code Enforcernent Board Authorization for F f reclosure Action
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Date: July 25, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDA,riON
Staff reconimends that Town Council proceed with foreclosure action in regard to the following
Code Enforcement Board case:
a Case No. CE 10-418, 2300 S. Occan Blvd., Gail Trinka
CODE ENFORCEAMENT BOARD RECONIMENDA,riON
The Code Enforcement Board, at its July 21, 2011 hearing, authorized foreclosure and
recommended 'Fown COL.11161 proceed with a foreclosure action..
GENERAL INFORNIATION
A violation letter dated August 25, 2010 was sent to the property owner citing a violation of
Chapter 412, Section 42-86 of the Town of Patin Beach Code of Ordinances, grass exceeding 8
inches in height swininii ng pool water not maintained in a clean, sanitary condition. [Exhibit A]
At the September 16, 2010 Code Enforcement Board Hearing, the Board found the property in
non-compliance and granted the property owner until September 24, 2010 to bring the property
into compliance. [Exhibit B]
'file property was not brOL1011t into compliance and on October 21, 2010, the Code Enforcement
Board ordered the property owner to pay a Fine in the amount of S250.00 a day, retroactive to
September 25, 2010, the (lay after the Code Enforcement Board order requiring compliance and
continuing until compliance was achieved. [Exhibit C]
A lien was filed against the property oil November 10, 2010 and recorded with the Palm Beach
County Clerk of Court in Official Records Book 24188, Page 1032. A second corrective lien
was filed against the property on December 16, 2010 to include the legal description of the
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property which was omitted on the November 10, 2010 lien and recorded with the Palm Beach
County Clerk of Court in Official Records Book 24263,Page 1477. [Exhibit D]
On November 9, 2010, the Town of Palm Beach served a Notice to Abate and posted the
property advising of the continued nuisance existing on the property and gave the property owner
and the mortgage holder 15 days to rectify the violations or appeal the Town's decision to enter
the property and abate the nuisance. [Exhibit E] Correspondence was received from legal counsel
for the mortgage holder advising them not to enter the property to correct the violations due to
the status of their foreclosure action. [Exhibit F]
On January 3, 2011 the Town of Palm Beach Finance Department sent the property owner a
certified letter informing her that as of January 31, 2011 there would be $32,150.00 in unpaid
fines and fees if the property was not brought into compliance by that date. [Exhibit G]
The property remained in violation and the Town cut the grass and cleaned the pool,bringing the
property into compliance on January 7, 2011 and the daily fine of$250.00 ceased on that date
with a total due of $26,000 in addition to $150.00 in Code Enforcement Board administrative
costs.
On May 9, 2011, a violation letter was sent to the property owner citing a repeat violation of
Chapter 42, Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, swimming pool
water not maintained in a clean, sanitary condition. [Exhibit H, Case# CE 11-548]
At the May 19, 2011 Code Enforcement Board Hearing, the Board found the property in non-
compliance of a repeat violation and granted the property owner until May 24, 2011 to bring the
property into compliance. [Exhibit I] The property remains out of compliance and the Code
Enforcement Board ordered a fine in the amount of$500.00 a day, commencing on May 25,
2011 and continuing until compliance is achieved. As of this date, that fine stands at $31,000 in
addition to $150.00 in Code Enforcement Board administrative costs.
Another lien was filed against the property on June 17, 2011 and recorded with the Palm Beach
County Clerk of Court in Official Records Book 24583, Page 1474. [Exhibit J]
On June 29, 2011, a Notice of Foreclosure Hearing was mailed via certified/regular mail to the
property owner and was posted on the property, advising a foreclosure hearing would be held
before the Code Enforcement Board on July 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. [Exhibit K] At the July 21,
2011 Code Enforcement Board Hearing, the Board voted to recommend foreclosure on the
property as prescribed in Section 2-435 (b) of the Code.
The Board Order of July 21, 2011 recommending the foreclosure action was mailed certified
mail to the property owner and posted on the property as the current address of the property
owner, Gail Trinka cannot be determined. A copy was also mailed to BAC Home Loans
Servicing, L.P. F/K/A Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as the property is in a
foreclosure status by the lender. [Exhibit L]
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As of July 25, 2011, the total amount due to the Town is $57,300.00 and is continuing to accrue
at$500.00 a day. [Exhibit M]
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
The agenda item has been reviewed by the Town Attorney and approved as to form and legal
sufficiency.
Attachments
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August 25. 2010
Gail Trinka CERTIFIED/REGULAR MAIL
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7160 3820 3530 0902 5015
Palm Beach. FL 33480
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION AND HEARING
2300 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach
CAD#2010-214-079 Property Control Number: 50-43-43-03-11-000-0421
Dear Ms. Trinka,
The re-inspection of your property found you have not complied with the Code Violation Warning
dated August 3,2010 by cutting the grass which is overgrown and exceeding 8" in height and
cleaning the swimming pool water which is not maintained in a clean, sanitary condition.
Chapter 42. Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances does not allow grass in
excess of 8 inches in height or stagnant water or unsanitary conditions to exist and requires
properties to be maintained in good condition.
Please cut the grass and clean the pool to a sanitary condition by September 9,2010.
Should compliance with the Town Ordinances not be met within this time frame,you are hereby
notified there will be a public hearing before the Code Enforcement Board on September 16,2010
at 2:00 p.m. in the second floor Town Council Chambers at Town Hall,360 S. County Road, Palm
Beach.
Ifyou decide not to be present,the hearing will be held in your absence. If you are found in violation
of the Town Code, the Code Enforcement Board has the power by law to levy fines up to Two
Hundred Fitly ($250.00) Dollars a day against you and your property for every day any violation
continues beyond the date set in the order for compliance. An administrative fee of One
Hundred Fifty($150.00)Dollars for the cost of the hearing may be assessed to you should your case
be heard.
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August 25,2010
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at(561) 227-6423. Your immediate
attention to this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
AobcrtWa4on
Lead Code Enforcement Officer
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Property File
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EXHIBIT B
September 16, 2010
Gail Trinka CERTIFIED MAIL
2300 S.Ocean Blvd. 7160 3820 3530 0942 0308
Palm Beach. FL 33480
Re: Case# CE 10-418. 2300 S. Ocean Blvd., Gail Trinka
Chapter 42,Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances,grass not permitted to be
greater than 8 inches in height and unsightly,unsafe or unsanitary conditions such as stagnant water
not permitted
The Code Enforcement Board heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Board Hearing held the 16'h
day of September, 2010 and based on the evidence, the Code Enforcement Board enters the
following FINDINGS OF FACT.CONCLUSIONS OF LAW and ORDER.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Violation of Chapter 42,Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances does exist.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Violation of Chapter 42.Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances does exist.
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Gail Trinka
September 16,2010
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ORDER
It is the order of this Board regarding Case # CE 10418 to find the violator in non-compliance,
assess administrative costs in the amount of$150.00 and give them until September 24, 2010 to
achieve compliance.
Upon complying, it is the responsibility of the violator to notify the Town of Palm Beach Code
Enforcement Office at(561)227-7080 to request a re-inspection of the property.
Should compliance with Town Ordinances not be obtained as prescribed by the Board,let this Order
serve as notice that a fine up to Two Hundred Fifty($250.00)Dollars a day may be considered and
imposed by the Board at its next regularly scheduled hearing on October 21,2010.
Failure to pay the above ordered administrative costs within ten(10)days will result in a lien being
filed against your property.
DONE ANJ ORDERED this 16'x'day of September, 2010
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Timothy Hoffman
Chairman, Code Enforcement Board
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Property File
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October 21,2010
Gail Trinka CERTIFIED MAIL
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7160 3820 3530 0989 9913
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Re: Case# CE I0-418, 2300 S. Ocean Blvd Gail Trinka
Chapter 42,Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances,grass not permitted to be
greater than 8 inches in height and unsightly,unsafe or unsanitary conditions such as stagnant water
not permitted
The Code Enforcement Board heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Board Hearing held the 21"
day of October.2010 and based on the evidence,the Code Enforcement Board enters the following
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW and ORDER.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Violation of Chapter 42,Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances continues to
exist.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Violation of Chapter 42,Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances continues to
exist.
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Gail Trinka
October 21,2010
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ORDER IMPOSING LIEN
h is the order of this Board regarding Case # CE 10418 to assess a daily fine in the amount of
$250.00 a day,commencing on September 25, 20 10 and continuing until compliance is achieved.
Upon complying, it is the responsibility of the violator to notify the Town of Palm Beach Code
Enforcement Office at(561)227-7080 to request a re-inspection of the property.
DOLE AND ORDERED this 21" day of October, 2010
Timothy Hoffman
Chairman, Code Enforcement Board
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Property File
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JONES
FOSTER Hagler 0-met Tower.Suite 1 100 .I/athfig Addmc,
JOHNSTON 50i south I'lagler l)rnr 114)%t Office Buy 3.175
&Ct, SrT'r Tip PA West Palm Beach.Florida:;.101 1\'c%t Paim Beach.Flunda 3310:-34-'
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Attorneys and Counselors
John C. Randolph, Esquire
Direct Dial: 561-650-0458
Direct Fax: 561-650-0465
E-Mail: jandolph@jones-foster.com
EXHIBIT D
December 30, 2010
Raychel Houston
Town of Palm Beach
Post Office Box 2029
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Re: Town of Palm Beach
CEB Case #10-418
2300 South Ocean Boulevard
Gail Trinka
Our File No. 13156.4
Dear Raychel:
Enclosed is the original corrected Code Enforcement Board Order, relating to the above
referenced property, which was recorded in the public records of Palm Beach County,
Florida, on December 16, 2010, in Official Record Book 24263, Page 1477. Please
note the language on the second page indicating that this lien is being recorded to
correct the lien recorded on 11/10/10 in ORB 24188, Page 1032, to include the legal
description of the property which was omitted.
Sincerely,
JONES, FOSTER, JOHNSTON & STUBBS, P.A.
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FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW and ORDER.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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exist.
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ORDER IMPOSING LIEN
It is the order of this Board regarding Case # CE 10-418 to assess a daily fine in the amount of
5250.00 a day, commencing on September 25, 2010 and continuing until compliance is achieved.
Upon complying, it is the responsibility of the violator to notify the Town of Palm Beach Code
Enforcement Office at(561)227-7080 to request a re-inspection of the property.
*THIS LIEN IS BEING RECORDED TO CORRECT THE LIEN RECORDED 11/10/10 IN
ORB 24188, PAGE 1032, TO INCLUDE THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
WHICH WAS OMITTED.
DOVE AND ORDERED this 21" day of October, 2010
l )mothy Hoffman
Chairman, Code 1nforcement Board
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Property File
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COU14TY OF PALM BEACH
TOWN OF PALM BEACH )
1,Joanna Cunningham,HEREBY CERTIFY THAT 1 am the duty qualified
and acting Clerk of the Town of Palm Beach,Florida;that the above and
foregoing Is a true and correct copy of a Document the original of which Is
on file In the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Palm Beach,
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November 9,2010
Gail Trinka CERTIFIED/REGULAR MAIL/POSTED
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7160 3820 3530 1008 5220
Palm Beach, FL 33480
NOTICE TO ABATE
2300 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, FL 33480
Case#CE 10-418 Property Control Number: 50-03-43-03-11-000-0421
Legal Description: Palm Beach Estates S 50 Ft Of N 90 Ft Of
Lt 130 Lyg W Of& Adj To SR AlA R/W & E Of Town of Palm
Beach Bulkhead LI
Dear Property Owner,
You,as the owner of the above described property,are hereby notified that a nuisance exists on your
property in violation of Chapter 42,Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances.
The violations are as follows:
Violation # 1: Weeds and grass on the property have been allowed to grow to greater than eight
inches in height above the ground in violation of Chapter 42,Section 42-86(3). Additionally,there
is overgrown shrubbery on the property which is in violation of Chapter 42, Section 42-86(4).
Violation # 2: The swimming pool water has been allowed to become stagnant in violation of
Chapter 42, Section 42-86(15).
You are hereby notified that you are ordered to rectify Violation#2 by cutting and maintaining the
grass, removing all vegetative debris and trimming and maintaining the shrubbery, hedges and
vegetation on your property no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 24,2010.
You are further notified that you are ordered to rectify Violation# 1 by cleaning and maintaining the
swimming pool to a sanitary and clear condition no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 24,2010.
Should compliance not be met within the time frame stated above and the nuisances thereby abated,
you are hereby notified that the Town, through its Town Manager, shall cause to be removed and
abated the nuisances referred to in this notice. Costs associated with removing such violations and
maintaining the property free from the above violations is estimated below. All costs will be at the
sole expense of the property owner or occupant of the premises.
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Estimated Cost of Correction:
Abatement of Violation# 1: $1500.00
Abatement of Violation#2: $1000.00
In the event that the owner or any person occupying the property objects to the proposed removal,
suppression or abatement or levy of any assessment referenced herein,that person must present in
writing to the Town Manager at the address set forth below:
Town of Palm Beach
Attention: Town Manager
360 S. County Road
Palm Beach, FL 33480
his or her objections within ten(10)days of the date of mailing or posting of this notice and must
request a hearing before the ToN%m Council, or the person shall have deemed to have consented
thereto. In the event a hearing is requested before the Town Council, it shall be heard at the first
regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council following the request for the hearing. Upon
hearing,the Town Council,in the exercise of its discretion,may approve,revise,modify or abandon
the proposed action.
In the event the owner or occupant of the property fails to comply and thereafter fails to pay the costs
of abatement by the Town,the Town may levy a special assessment against the property for the cost
of the abatement and lien the property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 42,Section 42-94 of the
Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances.
If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to call the undersigned at(561)227-6386 or(56 1)
227-7080.
Sincerely,
li�a
Rayche Houston
Code Enforcement Unit
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TAMPA,FLORIDA 33634
Please reply to: Telephone(8 13)2514766
Post Office Box 25018 Telefax(813)251-1541
Tampa,FL 33622-5018
November, 18,2010
DEPT FORECLOSURE
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING,L.P.FIK/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING,L.P.
2900 N MADERA ROAD
SIMI VALLEY,CA 93065
Re:
Mortgagor., GAIL TRINKA
Property Address: 1300 S OCEAN BOULEVARD,PALM BEACH,FL 33480
Our File No.: F08071768
Dear DEPT FORECLOSURE:
Enclosed please fmd a copy of a Notice to Abate dated November 9,2010. The Palm Beach County Code
Enforcement Unit mailed this notice regarding the above property.The subject property is still in foreclosure
proceedings. Our records indicate that the mortgagor is still the owner of the premises and no judgment has been
obtained against the property.Therefore,as U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,AS TRUSTEE OF MASTR
ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-3 is not the owner of the subject property,you are not
responsible for these violations.
However,if you wish to take action pursuant to the notification to cure the violations please let us know.
Since U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,AS TRUSTEE OF MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE
MORTGAGES TRUST 2007.3 is not the owner of the property,before taking any action we would have to obtain
from the court an Order Allowing Entry Upon Land prior to curing the violations.
Serial: 16211838
FILE_NUMBER: F08071768 DOC ID: M031017
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By copy of this letter to Raychel Houston,Code Enforcement Officer,I am informing them that they
should send all future correspondence to the mortgagor.If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to call me
at(8 13)251.4766,ext.3377.
Sincerely,
Kristin Polk
Enclosure
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EXHIBIT G
January 3, 2011
Gail Trinka CERTIFIED MAIL
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7196 9008 9040 0034 8998
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Re: Case#CE 10-418, 2300 S. Ocean Blvd. Gail Trinka
Dear Property Owner,
The Town Council voted at their November 9, 2010 meeting to list the names of persons with
overdue fines and fees owed to the Town in an advertisement in the Palm Beach Daily News.
This correspondence is to inform you that you have $32,150.00 in unpaid fines and fees and
unless they are paid prior to January 31, 2011, your name and the fine amount will be included in
this list. Please be advised that this case has a daily running fine of $250.00 and the amount
quoted above is what is due as of January 31, 2010.
Checks should be made payable to the Town of Palm Beach and mailed to the Town of Palm
Beach Finance Department, 360 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480.
If you have any questions,please contact the Code Enforcement Unit at(561) 227.7080.
Sincerely,
Jane Struder
Finance Director
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Gail Trinka CERTIFIED/REGULAR MAIL
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7196 9008 9040 0242 8032
Palm Beach, FL 33480
REPEAT NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION AND HEARING
2300 S.Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach
Case#CE 11-548 Property Control Number: 504343-03-11-000-0421
Dear Ms. Trinka,
A recent inspection of your property found the swimming pool water which is not maintained in a
clean,sanitary condition. You were previously cited on August 25,2010 and found in violation by
the Code Board on September 16,2010.
Chapter 42,Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances does not stagnant water
or unsanitary conditions to exist and requires properties to be maintained in good condition.
Please clean the pool to a sanitary condition by May 19,2011.
You are hereby notified there will be a public hearing before the Code Enforcement Board on May
19,2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the second floor Town Council Chambers at Town Hall, 360 S. County
Road, Palm Beach. Upon complying,it is your responsibility to notify the Town of Palm Beach Code
Enforcement Office at(561)227-7080 to request a re-inspection of the property.
Your case will be presented to the Code Enforcement Board even if the repeat violation has
been corrected prior to the Board hearing. If you are found in violation of the Town Code, the
Code Enforcement Board has the power by law to levy fines up to Five Hundred($500.00)Dollars a
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day against you and your property for every day any violation continues beyond the date set in the
order for compliance. An administrative fee of One Hundred Fifty($150.00)Dollars for the cost of
the hearing may be assessed to you should your case be heard.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (561) 227-6425. Your immediate
attention to this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Robert Walton
Lead Code Enforcement Officer
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BEFORE THE CODE ENFOKUEMENT 13L)ARU OF THE TOWN Or PALM BEACH
ORDER FINDING REPEAT VIOLATION
Gail Trinka CERTIFIED MAIL
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7196 9008 9040 0265 5599
Palm Beach,FL 33480
Re: Case# CE 11-548 2300 S. Ocean Blvd.,Gail T inka
REPEAT Violation of Chapter 42, Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances,
stagnant water or unsanitary conditions not allowed
The Code Enforcement Board heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Board Hearing held the 19`h
day of May, 2011 and based on the evidence, the Code Enforcement Board enters the following
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW and ORDER.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The homeowner was not present at the hearing but the property was posted in accordance
with Florida State Statute 162.12, for a finding of proper notice.
2. The Town of Palm Beach Code Enforcement Officer testified and produced photographs
of the repeat violation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. REPEAT Violation of Chapter 42, Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of
Ordinances does exist.
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ORDER
It is the order of this Board regarding Case CE 11-548 to find the violator in non-compliance,assess
administrative costs in the amount of$150.00 and to give them until May 24, 2011 to achieve
compliance.
Upon complying, it is the responsibility of the violator to notify the Town of Palm Beach Code
Enforcement Office at (561)227-7080 to request a re-inspection of the property.
Should compliance with Town Ordinances not be obtained as prescribed by the Board,let this Order
serve as notice that a fine of Five Hundred($500.00)Dollars a day will commence on May 25,2011
and continue until compliance is achieved.
Failure to pay the above ordered administrative costs within ten(10)days will result in a lien being
filed against your property.A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of
Palm Beach County,Florida,and,once recorded,shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal property owned
by the Respondent,pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes for the original amount.
DONE AND ORDERED this 19'h day of May, 2011
Timothy Hoffman
Chairman,Code Enforcement Board
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ORDER FINDING REPEAT VIOLATION
Gail Trinka CERTIFIED MAIL
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7196 9008 9040 0265 5599
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Re: Case#CE 11-548. 2300 S. Ocean Blvd Gail Trinka
REPEAT Violation of Chapter 42, Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances,
stagnant water or unsanitary conditions not allowed
The Code Enforcement Board heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Board Hearing held the 19'h
day of May, 2011 and based on the evidence, the Code Enforcement Board enters the following
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW and ORDER.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The homeowner was not present at the hearing but the property was posted-in accordance-
with Florida State Statute 162.12, for a finding of proper notice.
2. The Town of Palm Beach Code Enforcement Officer testified and produced photographs
of the repeat violation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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ORDER
It is the order of this Board regarding Case CE 11-548 to find the violator in non-compliance,assess
administrative costs in the amount of$150.00 and to give them until May 24, 2011 to achieve
compliance.
Upon complying, it is the responsibility of the violator to notify the Town of Palm Beach Code
Enforcement Office at(561)227-7080 to request a re-inspection of the property.
Should compliance with Town Ordinances not be obtained as prescribed by the Board,let this Order
serve as notice that a fine of Five Hundred($500.00)Dollars a day will commence on May 25,2011
and continue until compliance is achieved.
Failure to pay the above ordered administrative costs within ten(10)days will result in a lien being
filed against your pmperty.A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of
Palm Beach County,Florida,and,once recorded,shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal property owned
by the Respondent,pursuant to Chapter 162,Florida Statutes for the original amount.
DONE AND ORDERED this 19'h day of May,2011
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Gail Trinka CERTIFIED/REGULAR MAIL
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7196 9008 9040 0326 7944
Palm Beach, FL 33480
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE HEARING
2300 S. Ocean Blvd.,Palm Beach
Case 8 CE 10418 and CE 11-548 Property Control Number: 504343-23-05-027-0300
Dear Property Owner,
On September 16,2010,the Code Enforcement Board found you in violation of Chapter 42,Section
42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, grass not permitted to be greater than 8
inches in height and unsightly,unsafe or unsanitary conditions such as stagnant water not permitted.
You were given until September 24, 2010 to achieve compliance by cutting the grass and cleaning
the swimming pool to a clear and sanitary condition.Compliance was not achieved and on October
21,2010 you were ordered to pay a fine in the amount of$250.00 a day,retroactive to September 25,
2010, the day after the Code Enforcement Board order requiring compliance and continuing until
compliance was achieved. A lien was filed against the property on December 16, 2010.
On November 9,2010,the Town of Palm Beach served a Notice to Abate and posted the property
advising of the continued violations existing on your property and gave you 15 days to rectify the
violations or appeal the Town's decision to enter the property and abate the nuisance.The property
remained in violation and the Town cut the grass and cleaned the pool, bringing the property into
compliance on January 7,2011. At that time,the fine which had accumulated in the amount of$26.
150.00 stopped as the property was now in compliance.
On May 19,2011,the Code Enforcement Board found you in Violation ofChapter 42,Section 42-86
of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances as the pool was not being maintained in a clean,
sanitary condition. This was a repeat violation of Chapter 42, Section 42-86 and you were given
until May 24,2011 to come into compliance. The property remains out of compliance and the Cade
Enforcement Board ordered a fine in the amount of$500.00 a day,commencing on May 25,2011
and continuing until compliance is achieved. As of this date, that fine stands at $I8, 150.00. A
second lien was filed on the property on June 17, 2011.
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You are hereby formally notified that on July 21,2011 at 2:00 p.m.there will be a public hearing
before the Code Enforcement Board in the second floor Town Council Chambers at Town Hall,360
S. County Road, Palm Beach to consider foreclosure action on the above referenced property.
Should you decide not to be present,the hearing will be held in your absence. Chapter 2,Section 2-
435 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances gives the Code Enforcement Board the
authorization to initiate foreclosure proceedings for unpaid liens on property.
If you have any questions or need additional information,please contact me at(561)227-6423.
Sincerely,
Robert
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Gail Trinka CERTIFIED MAIL
2300 S. Ocean Blvd. 7196 9008 9040 0370 9260
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Re: Case # CE 10-418, 2300 S. Ocean Blvd Gail Trinka
Violation of Chapter 42,Section 42-86 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances,unsightly,
unsafe or unsanitary conditions not permitted and stagnant water and grass in excess of 8"in height
not allowed
The Code Enforcement Board heard testimony at a foreclosure hearing before the Code Enforcement
Board Hearing on the 21"day of July, 2011 and enters the following ORDER.
ORDER
It is the order of this Board regarding Case#CE 11-418 to recommend that Town Council proceed
with foreclosure.
DONE AN ORDERED this 21"day of July, 2011.
Timothy Hoffman
Chairman Code Enforcement Board
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - New Business
Agenda Title
Evaluation of Town Manager Peter B. Elwell's Performance During 2010-2011.
Presenter
Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated August 4, 2011, from Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
• Performance Evaluation for Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
Re: Annual Evaluation of My Performance as Town Manager
Date: August 4, 2011
Thank you for the candid feedback each of you provided during your evaluation of my
performance for the past year. Overall, you have rated my performance positively and I am
grateful for your continued confidence and support. I am equally grateful for your guidance
regarding areas in which I can improve my performance in the future. A summary of your
numeric scores is attached hereto for your information.
If you have any questions or require any additional information prior to the August 9 Town
Council meeting, please contact me at your convenience.
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
TOWN MANAGER PETER B. EL WELL
2010-2011
Rosow Wildrick Diamond Kleid Pucillo Average
CATEGORY
Management of Day-to-Day Operations 5 4 5 4 5 4.60
Communications with Council Members 5 5 5 5 5 5.00
Leadership of Staff 5 4 5 3 5 4.40
Citizen Relations 5 5 5 4 4 4.60
Intergovernmental Relations 4 4 5 4 5 4.40
Media Relations 5 5 5 4 4 4.60
Written Communications 5 5 5 5 5 5.00
Creativity 5 4 5 4 5 4.60
Financial Management 5 4 5 5 5 4.80
Annual Goals (1) - Reduce Expenditures 4 5 5 4 5 4.60
Annual Goals (2) - Purchasing Controls 5 4 5 4 4 4.40
Annual Goals (3) - Collective Bargaining 5 5 5 4 5 4.80
OVERALL PERFORMANCE 5 5 5 4 5 4.80
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Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Regular Agenda - New Business
Agenda Title
Adoption of 2011-2012 Goals and Objectives for Town Manager Peter Elwell.
Presenter
Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated August 4, 2011, from Peter Elwell
• Proposed Goals and Objectives for Town Manager Peter B. Elwell for 2011-2012
• Proposed Goal from Council President Rosow
• Proposed Goal from Council Member Kleid
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Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
Re: Adoption of Annual Performance Goals for Town Manager
Date: August 4, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
I recommend Town Council adopt performance goals and related specific objectives for
measuring my performance during 2011-2012, as set forth on the attached document entitled
"Proposed Goals and Objectives for Town Manager Peter B. Elwell for 2011-2012 for
consideration at the Town Council Meeting on August 9, 2011." I also request Town Council
direction regarding an additional goal suggested by Town Council President Rosow and an
additional goal and related specific objectives suggested by Town Council Member Kleid.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each year, the Town Council adopts a few specific performance goals to be rated along with
general categories of performance when conducting my annual evaluation. These goals highlight
particular management challenges or projects that will be high priorities for the Town during the
year ahead. This year, I am proposing goals that address strengthening of Town ethics
regulations, implementation of Town pension changes, and continued actions in restoring fiscal
sustainability to our Town government.
Council President Rosow has suggested an additional goal ("Improve employee morale with a
more vigorous communication plan") and Council Member Kleid has suggested an additional goal
("Encourage Business Sustainability") with two related objectives. Copies of their proposed
language are attached to this memorandum.
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PROPOSED GOALS & OBJECTIVES FOR
TOWN MANAGER PETER B. ELWELL FOR 2011-2012
FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 9, 2011
Goal 1:
Strengthen Town Ethics Regulations
and Integrate them with New County Ethics Regulations
Objectives:
1. Obtain advisory opinions, as needed, from the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics.
2. Modify Town regulations, as needed, to ensure consistency and avoid redundancy.
3. Strength Town processes for oversight and enforcement of applicable regulations.
Goal 2:
Implement Town Pension Reform
Objectives:
1. Provide advice and assistance to Town Council as it considers and takes final action directing
changes to the Town's employee pension systems.
2. Promptly and effectively implement final Town Council action regarding changes to the
Town's employee pension systems.
Goal 3:
Complete Unfinished Items in the Process
of Restoring Fiscal Sustainability to Town Government
Objectives:
1. Provide advice and assistance to Town Council as it considers and takes action on the revised
10-year Coastal Protection Program and on the funding plan for that program.
2. Complete the analysis of operational staffing needs for the Fire-Rescue Department, take
implementing actions that are within the Town Manager's administrative authority, and propose
to Town Council any policy level actions necessary to complete this "right sizing" without
reducing the level or quality of fire suppression services.
3. Continue to identify and address other opportunities to increase the cost effectiveness to
Town government without reducing the level or quality of services provided to the community.
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PROPOSED GOALS &OBJECTIVES FOR
TOWN MANAGER PETER B.ELWELL FOR 2011-2012
FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 91, 2011
Goal 1:
Strengthen Town Ethics Regulations
and Integrate them with New County Ethics Regulations
Objectives:
1. Obtain advisory opinions,as needed,from the Palm Beach County Commission on
Ethics.
2. Modify Town regulations, as needed,to ensure consistency and avoid redundancy.
3. Strengthen Town processes for oversight and enforcement of applicable regulations.
Goal 2:
Implement Town Pension Reform
Objectives:
1. Provide advice and assistance to Town Council as it considers and takes final action
directing changes to the Town's employee pension systems.
2. Promptly and effectively implement final Town Council action regarding changes
to the Town's employee pension systems.
Goal 3:
Complete Unfinished Items in the Process
of Restoring Fiscal Sustainability to Town Government
Objectives:
1. Provide advice and assistance to Town Council as it considers and takes action on the
revised 10-year Coastal Protection Program and on the funding plan for that program.
2. Complete the analysis of operational staffing needs for the Fire-Rescue Department,
take implementing actions that are within the Town Manager's administrative authority,
and propose to Town Council any policy level actions necessary to complete this
"right sizing"without reducing the level or quality of EMS services and without
materially reducing the level or quality of fire suppression services.
3. Continue to identify and address other opportunities to increase the cost effectiveness
of Town government without reducing the level or quality of services provided to the
community.
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2011-2012 ADDITIONAL GOAL
ENCOURAGE BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
Objectives
1. Identify and address opportunities to simplify/reduce regulations impacting business
without eliminating necessary controls
2. Identify and address opportunities:
a. to change the zoning code to foster a cooperative approach with business to
enhance commercial districts
b. to form public/private partnerships to improve areas of the Town such as the
Royal Poinciana area
c. to provide options for parking in the commercial areas
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
Section of A eg nda
Ordinances - First Reading
Agenda Title
ORDINANCE NO. 16-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm
Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter
2 Administration, Article IV Boards And Commissions, Division 2 Planning And Zoning
Commission, Section 2-328 Relating To Removal Provisions, Absences, Conflicts Of
Interest At Subparagraph(a); Amending Article V Code Enforcement, Division 2 Code
Enforcement Board, Section 2-402 Relating To Terms, Removal Provisions, Absences,
Conflicts Of Interest At Subparagraph(b); Amending Article VI Finance, Division 6
Investment Advisory Committee, Section 2-567 Subparagraph(b) Relating To Removal
Provisions, Absences; Amending Article X Shore Protection Board, Section 2-636
Subparagraph(b) Relating To Removal Provisions; Providing For Severability; Providing
For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective
Date.
ORDINANCE NO. 17-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm
Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter
38, Emergency Services; Article II, Alarm Systems; At Section 38-31 Relating To Purpose;
At Section 38-32 Relating To Definition Of False Alarm; And At Section 38-34 Relating To
Enforcement; Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict;
Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm
Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending Chapter 46, Fire Prevention And Protection,
Article III, Fire Prevention Code, At Section 46-69, Ordering Correction Of Hazards;
Compliance Required; Appeal; Section 46-71, Owner Responsibility For Vacant Premises;
Section 46-74, Open Burning; And 46-75, Exit Doors And Means Of Egress; Providing For
Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification;
Providing An Effective Date.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm
Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter
54 Historical Preservation, Article II Landmarks Preservation Commission, Section 54-38
Relating To Removal Provisions, Absences, Conflicts Of Interest, Subparagraph(a);
Amending Section 54-39 Relating To Officers, Rules Of Procedure For Commission, To
Eliminate The Position Of Secretary; Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of
Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date.
ORDINANCE NO. 20-11 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm
Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter
2, Administration; Article V, Code Enforcement; Division 3, Procedure; At Section 2-439
Relating To The Citation Fine Schedule To Include Violations Of Section 46-71,Owner
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Responsibility For Vacant Premises; Section 46-74, Open Burning, And Section 46-75, Exit
Doors And Means Of Egress As Class III Violations Of The Town Code Of Ordinances;
Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For
Codification; Providing An Effective Date.
Presenter
Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 27, 2011, from Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
• Ordinance No. 16-11
• Ordinance No. 17-11
• Ordinance No. 18-11
• Ordinance No. 19-11
• Ordinance No. 20-11
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
Re: Review of Ordinances for First Reading Incorporating Ordinance, Rules and
Standards (ORS) Committee Approved and Town Council Approved Code
Changes
Ordinances Nos. 16-11 —20-11
Date: July 27, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Town Council approve each of the ordinances delineated below on
first reading. Each ordinance has been approved by the ORS Committee and by the Town
Council in a follow-up ORS report to the Town Council. Most were conceptually
approved at the Town Council monthly meeting in February 2011. Each ordinance
change is being presented to the full Town Council in the ordinance format for the first
time.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early in 2009, the Town Council requested that the ORS Committee begin the process of
reviewing the Town Code of Ordinances in a systematic fashion with regular reports to
the Town Council. Thereafter, this office instructed all departments to conduct a review
of those code provisions that they work with, or make any reference to their departments,
for the purpose of recommending any Code changes to this office and ultimately to the
ORS Committee. ORS meetings on this matter commenced that fall.
There are a total of thirty-seven (37) chapters in the Town's Code of Ordinances. Each
one has been reviewed by ORS, with the exception of Chapter 134, the Zoning
Ordinance, which is not being reviewed because it receives fairly constant attention by
the Town Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff. Many of the other
thirty-six chapters have not had a thorough review since 1998, when Ordinance No. 17-
98 adopted a new Code of Ordinances.
There are two chapters (Chapter 18 and 66) remaining for ORS final review in
accordance with the instructions of the ORS Committee. The work is estimated to be
completed shortly and will be presented to ORS in the ordinance format. In the end, each
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ordinance change approved by ORS is reported to the full Town Council. If the full Town
Council approves, the ordinance change is presented for first reading at a Town Council
meeting and is submitted in the redline format, meaning ordinance additions are
underlined and ordinance deletions are shown as strikes. Six such ordinances are
up for first reading consideration. Each ordinance number, a synopsis of its full title and
the highlights of what is being changed appears below.
ORDINANCE NO. 16-11 Amending Chapter 2 Administration (3 Strike Rule).
See Exhibit A.
This ordinance clarifies that automatic removal of a board member occurs for lack of
attendance upon failure to attend three regularly scheduled meetings in a calendar year
for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Code Enforcement Board and the Shore
Protection Board, each of which meets more or less on a monthly basis. The ordinance
does the same for the Investment Advisory Committee except that lack of attendance in
this instance occurs over the course of a 12 month period since the Investment Advisory
Committee meets quarterly.
ORDINANCE NO. 17-11 Amending Chapter 38, Emergency Services.
See Exhibit B.
o Sec. 38-31: Clarifies that Town adopted standards and controls for emergency
alarm systems requiring a police response also apply to alarms requiring a fire-
rescue response.
o Sec. 38-32: The definition of a false alarm is also updated to specify that false
alarms apply to alarms requiring a fire-rescue response.
o Sec. 38-34: Specifies that permit and service charges are a debt due to the Town
and action may be commenced before the Code Enforcement Board or a court of
competent jurisdiction.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-11 Amending Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection.
See Exhibit C.
o Sec. 46-69: Changes reference to the "currently adopted Florida Fire Prevention
Code."
o Sec. 46-71: Enumerates owner responsibilities for vacant premises. Violations
are Class III pursuant to Town citation schedule.
o Sec. 46-74: Re-names an open burning permit to a "bonfire permit;"allows Fire-
Rescue Chief to delegate to a designee; establishes violations as Class III pursuant
to Town citation schedule.
o Sec. 46-75: References "currently adopted Florida Fire Prevention Code" and Life
Safety Code (NFPA 101) relative to locking or blocking exits. Violations are
Class III pursuant to Town citation schedule.
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ORDINANCE NO. 19-11 Amending Chapter 54, Historical Preservation (3 Strike
Rule for Landmarks Preservation Commission).
See Exhibit D.
This ordinance clarifies that automatic removal of a board member occurs for lack of
attendance upon failure to attend three regularly scheduled meetings in a calendar year
for the Landmarks Preservation Commission, which meets more or less on a monthly
basis.
ORDINANCE NO. 20-11 Amending Chapter 2, Administration.
See Exhibit E.
The amendments to Chapter 46 as referenced above require the adopted citation schedule
within the Code of Ordinances to be amended so that the additional Class III violations
created by the adoption of the Chapter 46 amendments are included therein.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of preparing the ordinances, advertising second reading and codifying the
ordinances are known direct costs of ordinance adoption and are covered by the adopted
operating budget of the Town for the current fiscal year. Any indirect costs associated
with this process or the programs delineated in the ordinances are deemed to be de
minimis.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
Each ordinance has been prepared by, or reviewed and approved by, the Town Attorney.
cc: Department Directors
John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
Darryl Donatto, Deputy Chief, Fire-Rescue
Veronica Close, Assistant Director of Planning, Zoning and Building
Tim Pompos, Fire Marshall
John Lindgren, Planning Administrator
Raychel Houston, Code and Parking Enforcement Manager
Rob Walton, Chief Code Compliance Officer
Rob Weber, Coastal Management Coordinator
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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 16-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IV BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS, DIVISION 2 PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION, SECTION 2-328 RELATING TO
REMOVAL PROVISIONS, ABSENCES, CONFLICTS OF
INTEREST AT SUBPARAGRAPH (a); AMENDING
ARTICLE V CODE ENFORCEMENT, DIVISION 2 CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD, SECTION 2-402 RELATING TO
TERMS, REMOVAL PROVISIONS, ABSENCES,
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT SUBPARAGRAPH (b);
AMENDING ARTICLE VI FINANCE, DIVISION 6
INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SECTION 2-567
SUBPARAGRAPH (b) RELATING TO REMOVAL
PROVISIONS, ABSENCES; AMENDING ARTICLE X
SHORE PROTECTION BOARD, SECTION 2-636
SUBPARAGRAPH (b) RELATING TO REMOVAL
PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 2, Administration; Article IV, Boards and Commissions; Division 2,
Planning and Zoning Commission; Section 2-328; subparagraph (a), to read as
follows:
Sec. 2-328. Removal provisions; absences; conflicts of interest.
"(a) All members of the planning and zoning commission,
including alternates, serve at the pleasure of the town council and may be
removed from the commission with or without cause. Members of the
commission shall be automatically removed for lack of attendance. Lack of
attendance is defined as failure to attend ;^F^ than hree regularly
scheduled meetings in any one calendar year. Excused absences due to
illness, a death in the family, religious holidays and requirements of legal
process shall not constitute lack of attendance. 'tea^r f^r aR °hSeRGe tQ
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Ga °�:G th8 AhGP-R-GP- W h., ,,nwn, seE The member shall notify the Town
Manager's office in writing of the board member's intended absence at
least seven (7) business days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
Failure to do so, absent an emergency which prevents timely notice, will
cause the absence to be unexcused.. Excused absences shall be entered
into the minutes at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
commission after the absence. A member may petition the town council, in
the event of extenuating circumstances, to excuse an absence otherwise
not automatically excused pursuant to the provisions of this section."
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 2, Administration; Article V, Code Enforcement; Division 2, Code
Enforcement Board; Section 2-402; subparagraph (b), to as follows:
Sec. 2-402. Terms; removal provisions; absences;
conflicts of interest.
"(b) All members of the code enforcement board, including
alternates, serve at the pleasure of the town council and may be removed
from the board with or without cause. Members of the board shall be
automatically removed for lack of attendance. Lack of attendance is
defined as failure to attend m^F^ thaR two three regularly scheduled
meetings in any one calendar year. Excused absences due to illness, a
death in the family, religious holidays and requirements of legal process
shall not constitute lack of attendance. ,T,--GFdeF fGF EIn abSeRGe to be
eaethe abSeRGe to be U%XG ;Sed. The member shall notify the town
manager's office in writing of the board member's intended absence at
least seven (7) business days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
Failure to do so, absent an emergency which prevents timely notice, will
cause the absence to be unexcused. Excused absences shall be entered
into the minutes at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board after
the absence. A member may petition the town council, in the event of
extenuating circumstances, to excuse an absence otherwise not
automatically excused pursuant to the provisions of this section."
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Section 3. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 2, Administration; Article VI, Finance; Division 6, Investment
Advisory Committee; Section 2-567; subparagraph (b), to as follows:
Sec. 2-567. Investment advisory committee created; appointments;
terms; qualifications; advisory function; requirements;
officers; procedure.
"(b) Removal provisions; absences. All members of the
investment advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the town council
and may be removed from the committee with or without cause. Members
of the committee shall be automatically removed for lack of attendance.
Lack of attendance shall be defined as a failure to attend ,T^r two
scheduled meetings in any eRa?eaT8RdaF��twelve month period.
Excused absence due to illness, a death in the family, religious holidays
and requirements of legal process shall not constitute lack of attendance.
IR GF d�Qr aR abSeRGe to ham, c� R;eR;b_F R; ict nE)}jfy �j
rn--vrcr �--crrra'�.�c�rrc�o—v�e��� , crrry �„J
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e
1ReXG 1sed. The member shall notify the finance director in writing of the
board member's intended absence at least seven U business days prior
to the regularly scheduled meeting. Failure to do so, absent an
emergency which prevents timely notice, will cause the absence to be
unexcused. Excused absences shall be entered into the minutes of the
next regularly scheduled meeting of the committee after the absence. A
member may petition the town council, in the event of extenuating
circumstances, to excuse an absence otherwise not automatically
excused pursuant to the provisions of this section."
Section 4. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 2, Administration; Article X, Shore Protection Board; Section 2-
636; subparagraph (b), to as follows:
Sec. 2-636. Shore protection board created; appointments; terms;
qualifications; advisory function; requirements; officers;
procedure.
"(b) Removal provisions. All members of the shore protection
board serve at the pleasure of the town council and may be removed from
the board with or without cause. Members of the board shall be
automatically removed for lack of attendance. Lack of attendance shall be
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defined as a failure to attend m^r^ +haR +w three regularly scheduled
meetings in any one calendar year. Excused absence due to illness, a
death in the family, religious holidays and requirements of legal process
shall not constitute lack of attendance. ',T E)Fa^F f^r „r abSE?R"r.8+ce--rh^.
eC° Via I^#^r Will Ga SE? +hl, abSE?Rn^ W h^ HRE?XGHsed. The member shall
notify the town manager's office in writing of the board member's intended
absence at least seven U business days prior to the regularly scheduled
meeting. Failure to do so, absent an emergency which prevents timely
notice, will cause the absence to be unexcused. Excused absences shall
be entered into the minutes of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
board after the absence. A member may petition the town council, in the
event of extenuating circumstances, to excuse an absence otherwise not
automatically excused pursuant to the provisions of this Code."
Section 5. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 6. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict.
All other ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, or parts thereof which
conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as
provided by law.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of
the Town of Palm Beach on first reading this 9th day of August, 2011, and for second
and final reading on this day of , 2011.
Gail Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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EXHIBIT B
ORDINANCE NO. 17-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 38, EMERGENCY SERVICES; ARTICLE 11,
ALARM SYSTEMS; AT SECTION 38-31 RELATING TO
PURPOSE; AT SECTION 38-32 RELATING TO
DEFINITION OF FALSE ALARM; AND AT SECTION 38-34
RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 38, Emergency Services; Article 11, Alarm Systems; Section 38-31,
Purpose, to read as follows:
"Sec. 38-31. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to establish standards and controls of
the various types of intrusion, holdup, and other emergency signals from
alarm systems that require police and/or fire rescue response or
investigation or other emergency response from the town."
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 38, Emergency Services; Article 11, Alarm Systems; Section 38-32,
Definitions, by amending the definition of false alarm, to read as follows:
"False alarm means an alarm signal activated by subscriber negligence, or
for any reason not of any emergency nature, or when activated due to a
malfunction of any segment of the alarm system, and which necessitates
response by the police and/or fire rescue department when, in fact, no
emergency exists. "
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Section 3. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 38, Emergency Services; Article II, Alarm Systems; Section 38-34,
Enforcement, to read as follows:
"Sec. 38-34. Enforcement.
(a) The conviction or punishment of any person for a violation of
the provisions of this article or for failing to secure a permit as required by
this article shall not relieve such person from paying the permit fee due
and unpaid at the time of such conviction, nor shall payment of the fee
prevent criminal prosecution for violation of any of the provisions of this
article. All remedies shall be cumulative, and the use of one or more
remedies by the town shall not bar the use of any other remedy for the
purpose of enforcing the provisions of this article.
(b) The amount of any permit or service charge shall be deemed
a debt due the town. An action may be commenced before the Town of
Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board or in the name of the town in any
court of competent jurisdiction for the amount of any delinquent permit fee
or service charge. All permit fees shall be deemed delinquent 30 days
after they are due and payable."
Section 4. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 5. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict.
All other ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, or parts thereof which
conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach.
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Section 7. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as
provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of
the Town of Palm Beach on first reading this 9th day of August, 2011, and for second
and final reading on this day of , 2011.
Gail Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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EXHIBIT C
ORDINANCE NO. 18-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 46, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ARTICLE
III, FIRE PREVENTION CODE, AT SECTION 46-69, ORDERING
CORRECTION OF HAZARDS; COMPLIANCE REQUIRED;
APPEAL; SECTION 46-71, OWNER RESPONSIBILITY FOR
VACANT PREMISES; SECTION 46-74, OPEN BURNING; AND
46-75, EXIT DOORS AND MEANS OF EGRESS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection; Article III, Fire Prevention
Code; Section 46-69, to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-69. Ordering correction of hazards; compliance required; appeal.
(a) Whenever the chief of the fire-rescue department or his F8PF8GGRta#v&dejsignee shall
find on any building or upon any premises, or in any public place, violations of the
currently adopted Florida Fire Prevention Code, combustible or explosive material or
dangerous accumulation or rubbish or unnecessary accumulation of wastepaper, boxes,
shavings or other highly combustible materials especially liable to fire, and which are so situated
as to endanger property, or shall find obstructions to or on fire escapes, stairs, passageways,
doors, or windows liable to interfere with the operation of fire-rescue or the egress of occupants in
case of fire, he shall order same to be removed or remedied. Such order shall be forthwith
complied with by the owner or occupant of such place or building. If such remedy shall require an
alteration of the structure of such buildings or place, the owner or occupant may appeal that order
pursuant to this section to the board of adjustments and appeals.
(b) The board of adjustments and appeals shall within 45 days review such order and file its
decision thereon; and unless the order is revoked or modified, it shall remain in full force and be
obeyed by such owner or occupant. The board of adjustments and appeals must find the
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appeal remedy equal to or greater than the code requirement. Further appeal would be to the
town council."
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection; Article III, Fire Prevention
Code; Section 46-71, to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-71. Owner responsible for vacant premises.
The duties imposed upon occupants of buildings and premises by this article
are imposed upon the owners of such buildings and premises when such buildings
and premises are vacant. Every gerson owning or having charge or control of any
vacant building or premises shall remove all combustible storage, waste, refuse and
vegetation and shall lock, barricade or otherwise secure all windows, doors and
other openings t0 prohibit entry by unauthorized persons. All fire protection
systems shall be maintained and in service in vacant buildings. The fire-rescue
chief, or his designee, may make an exception if the building has limited use of
utilities or the construction is fire-resistant and void of any combustible materials.
Violation of this section shall be subiect to the penalty for a Class III violation as set
forth in Section 2-439 of the town code of ordinances„
Section 3. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection; Article III, Fire Prevention
Code; Section 46-74, to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-74. Open burning.
It shall be unlawful for any person to kindle a fire on any lot, street, alley, park
or other public or private place, except in devices designed for heating and cooking
such as fireplaces and stoves, without first obtaining a bonfire permit from the
fire-rescue chief or his designee. All devices designed for outdoor use shall be
operated no closer than five feet from any building or combustible material and shall
not be operated on any balcony or roof. Violation of this section shall be subiect to
the penalty for a Class I II violation as set forth in Section 2-439 of the town code of
ordinances.,,
Section 4. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection; Article III, Fire Prevention
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Code; Section 46-75, to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-75. Exit doors and means of egress.
Any person, business or organization found guilty of violating those sections
of the
7 I', .9-. currently adopted Florida Fire Prevention Code or the Life Safety
Code ( FPA 101), relative to illegally locking exits or blocking means of egress,
shall be
W-VAR. G--d- GnfG FGGRgG t "„ �� subiect to the penalty for a Class III violation as set
forth in Section 2-439 of the town code of ordinances."
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof
is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this
Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to
this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 6. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other ordinances of the Town of
Palm Beach, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the
official Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and approval, as provided by law.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of the Town
of Palm Beach on first reading this 9th day of August, 2011, and for second and final reading on
this day of , 2011.
Gail Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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EXHIBIT D
ORDINANCE NO. 19-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 54 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, ARTICLE II
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SECTION
54-38 RELATING TO REMOVAL PROVISIONS,
ABSENCES, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST,
SUBPARAGRAPH (a); AMENDING SECTION 54-39
RELATING TO OFFICERS, RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR
COMMISSION, TO ELIMINATE THE POSITION OF
SECRETARY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 54, Historical Preservation; Article II, Landmarks Preservation
Commission; Section 54-38; subparagraph (a), to read as follows:
Sec. 54-38. Removal provisions; absences; conflicts of interest.
"(a) All members of the commission, including alternates, serve
at the pleasure of the town council and may be removed from the
commission with or without cause. Members of the commission shall be
automatically removed for lack of attendance, which is defined as failure to
attend than we three regularly scheduled meetings in any one
calendar year. Excused absences due to illness, a death in the family,
religious holidays and requirements of legal process shall not constitute
lack of attendance. in nrA�r f^r to 1'® A, +tea, eMkep
+a, be The member shall notify the town mana ger's office in
writing of the board member°s intended absence at least seven (7}
business dais r�rior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Failure to do so,
absent an emergency which grevents timer notice, will cause the
absence to be unexcused. Excused absences shall be entered into the
minutes at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the commission after
the absence. A member may petition the town council, in the event of
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extenuating circumstances, to excuse an absence otherwise not
automatically excused pursuant to the provisions of this article."
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 54, Historical Preservation; Article II, Landmarks Preservation
Commission; Section 54-39, to read as follows:
"Sec. 54-39. Officers, rules of procedure for commission.
The commission shall elect a chair; and a vice-chair
&eG4:e�and may adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings. Four voting
members of the commission shall constitute a quorum; however, the
affirmative or negative vote of a majority of the entire membership of the
commission shall be necessary for it to take action. In cases of
emergency, if a quorum cannot be obtained, the chair, or vice-chair in his
absence, and one other member of the commission may act to prevent an
imminent or irreparable violation of the provision of this chapter."
Section 3. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 4. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict.
All other ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, or parts thereof which
conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach.
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Section 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as
provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of
the Town of Palm Beach on first reading this 9th day of August, 2011, and for second
and final reading on this day of , 2011.
Gail Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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EXHIBIT E
ORDINANCE NO. 20-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE V, CODE
ENFORCEMENT; DIVISION 3, PROCEDURE; AT
SECTION 2-439 RELATING TO THE CITATION FINE
SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 46-
71,OWNER RESPONSIBILITY FOR VACANT PREMISES;
SECTION 46-74, OPEN BURNING, AND SECTION 46-75,
EXIT DOORS AND MEANS OF EGRESS AS CLASS III
VIOLATIONS OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 2, Administration; Article V, Code Enforcement; Division 3,
Procedure; Section 2-439, Citation Fine Schedule, to include at the appropriate
sequential location within the existing citation fine schedule, the table inset appearing
below and to read as follows:
"Sec. 2-439. Citation fine schedule.
Upon receiving a citation pursuant to section 2-431, an alleged violator may elect to pay
the civil penalty listed below or, in lieu thereof, may proceed to the code enforcement
hearing as set forth in the provisions of section 2-429. The following fines shall be
applicable to first and subsequent offenses as defined below. If the matter is referred to
a code enforcement hearing, the fine imposed may be higher than prescribed in the
schedule below as provided in subsection 2-430(a). Nothing in this section shall bar or
preclude the town from requiring a mandatory code enforcement hearing.
Class I violations:
First offense . . . $75.00
Second offense . . . 125.00
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Third offense . . . 250.00
Fourth and subsequent offense . . . 500.00
Class II violations:
First offense . . . $125.00
Second offense . . . 250.00
Third offense . . . 400.00
Fourth and subsequent offense . . . 500.00
Class III violations:
First offense . . . $250.00
Second and subsequent offense . . . 500.00
Class IV violations: . . . $500.00
TABLE INSET:
Code Class
Section
Chapter 46
FIRE
PEVENTION
AND
PROTECTION
46-71 111
46-74 111
46-75 111
Section 4. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 5. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict.
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All other ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, or parts thereof which
conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach.
Section 7. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as
provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of
the Town of Palm Beach on first reading this 9th day of August, 2011, and for second
and final reading on this day of , 2011.
Gail Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
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Agenda Title
ORDINANCE NO. 21-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78, PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS,
ARTICLE III, CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS, DIVISION 2, PERMIT, BY ADDING
SECTION 78-81, EVIDENCE OF ENGAGING IN CHARITABLE SOLICITATION;
AMENDING SECTION 78-106, PERMIT FORM, DURATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT THERE MAY BE FOUR EVENTS DURING A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD OF A
PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
[Susan A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk]
Presenter
Susan A. Owens, Town Clerk
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 27, 2011, from Susan A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk
• Ordinance No. 21-11
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: Susan A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk
Re: Revisions to Charitable Solicitations Code
Ordinance No. 21-11
Date: July 27, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve Ordinance No. 21-11, amending the Town
Code regarding Charitable Solicitations to add a provision for evidence of engaging in charitable
solicitation, and increasing the allowable number of events per 12 month period from two to
four.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
This ordinance came before the Ordinances, Rules, and Standards Committee at their July 13,
2011 meeting, and was approved to come before the Council for consideration.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 78-101 of the Town Code of Ordinances requires that any person or agent of such person
soliciting contributions for any charitable purpose or person within the town may not do so
without a permit issued by the town clerk authorizing such solicitation. In regulating the
provisions of this section, the Town has come to find that some charitable solicitations are being
held without a valid permit. The Town Clerk's Office and Code Enforcement have worked
closely to identify these events and enforce the applicable provisions of the Code. Adding the
proposed provision for evidence of engaging in charitable solicitations will strengthen the
Town's ability to enforce the Town's prohibition of charitable solicitations without a valid
permit.
Section 78-106 of the Town Code of Ordinances states that in no event shall the permits be valid
for more than two events during the 12 month period from the date of issuance. Over the years,
Town staff has received requests from charitable organizations to hold more than two events in a
12 month period. There have been no significant complaints regarding permitted events, and
staff is recommending that organizations be allowed up to four events in a 12 month period.
Additionally, due to the current limitation of two events, some organizations are holding
additional events without a permit. Authorizing charitable organizations to hold more than two
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events will allow the Town to regulate these additional events for the safety and welfare of the
community.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
The Town anticipates that the increase in allowable permits per 12 month period will result in
approximately ten to twenty additional permits per year, resulting in an estimated in a$4,600-
$9,200 increase in revenues to the General Fund.
TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW
This ordinance has been reviewed by the Town Attorney for legal form and sufficiency.
Attachments
SAO
cc: Thomas G. Bradford, Deputy Town Manager
John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
Jane Struder, Director of Finance
Kirk W. Blouin, Director of Public Safety
Raychel Houston, Parking Code Enforcement Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 21-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 78, PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS, ARTICLE
III, CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS, DIVISION 2, PERMIT,
BY ADDING SECTION 78-81, EVIDENCE OF ENGAGING
IN CHARITABLE SOLICITATION; AMENDING SECTION
78-106, PERMIT FORM, DURATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT THERE MAY BE FOUR EVENTS DURING A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD OF A PERMIT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PALM
BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 78, Peddlers and Solicitors; Article III, Charitable Solicitations, to
add Section 78-81, Evidence of engaging in charitable solicitation, to read as follows:
Sec. 78-81. Evidence of engaqinq in charitable solicitation.
A charitable solicitation permit shall be required to cover each and every
solicitation of funds for charitable purposes, within the municipal limits of the
Town of Palm Beach, advertised by sign, flyer, newspaper, magazine, e-mail,
website or otherwise; any such sign, flyer, newspaper, magazine, e-mail, website
or other advertisement shall be considered evidence of engaqinq in the
solicitation of funds for charitable purposes.
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 78, Peddlers and Solicitors; Article III, Charitable Solicitations
Section 78-106, Permit form, duration, to read as follows:
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Sec. 78-106. Permit form, duration.
Permits issued under this article shall bear the name and address of the
person by whom the solicitation is to be made, the number of the permit, the date
issued, the dates within which the permit holder may solicit, and a statement that
the permit does not constitute an endorsement by the town or the town council of
the purpose of, or the person conducting the solicitation. All permits shall be
signed by the town clerk and shall be in effect for the time stated thereon, but in
no event shall the permit be valid beyond 12 months from the date of issuance,
and in no event shall the permits be valid for more than Mefour events during the
12 month period from the date of issuance. This limitation shall not apply to
organizations which receive financial support from the town through its budgeting
process.
Section 3. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 4. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict.
All other ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, or parts thereof which
conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach.
Section 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as
provided by law.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of
the Town of Palm Beach on first reading this 9th day of August, 2011, and for second
and final reading on this 13th day of September, 2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Council President
Robert Wildrick, Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Council Member
Richard M. Kleid, Council Member
Susan A. Owens, MMC, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Council Member
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Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
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Agenda Title
ORDINANCE NO. 22-11An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending the Town Code of Ordinances at Chapter 70,
Relating to Offenses by Rescinding Sections 70-6, 70-7, and 70-9; Amending Chapter 106,
Relating to Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, at Article VI, Parades, Sections
106-192 and 106-219, So as to Delete All References to the Regulation of Firearms;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict; Providing for
Codification; Providing an Effective Date.
Presenter
John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
Supporting Documents
• Memorandum dated July 21, 2011, from John C. Randolph
• Ordinance No. 21-11
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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Information for Town Council Meeting on: August 9, 2011
To: Mayor and Town Council
Via: Peter B. Elwell, Town Manager
From: John C. Randolph, Town Attorney
Re: Ordinance No. 22-11 Rescinding Regulations Relating to the Regulation of Firearms
Date: July 21, 2011
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 22-11, which
ordinance rescinds Town regulations relating to the regulation of firearms.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The State of Florida during the 2011 Legislative session changed various laws relating to
local regulation of firearms and ammunition. These laws strengthen the current State
preemptions with regard to the regulation of firearms and provide civil penalties for
governments, elected officials and employees who attempt to regulate firearms or
ammunition in violation of the preemption. Chief Blouin has advised that his officers have
been instructed not to use Town ordinances in regard to any firearm related incidents but,
instead, to use State law. He further advised that to his knowledge the Town has never
utilized the current ordinances for enforcement of these types of incidents. Based on the
legislation we have prepared Ordinance No. 22-11, which ordinance rescinds those sections
of the Town Code relating to the regulation of firearms so as to fully comply with State law.
A copy of the Ordinance is attached.
FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 22-11
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ORDINANCE NO. 22-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 70, RELATING TO OFFENSES, BY
RESCINDING SECTIONS 70-6, 70-7 AND 70-9;
AMENDING CHAPTER 106, RELATING TO STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, AT ARTICLE
VI, PARADES, SECTIONS 106-192 AND 106-219, SO AS
TO DELETE ALL REFERENCES TO THE REGULATION
OF FIREARMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida legislature has passed House Bill 45, which bill
strengthens the State of Florida preemption with regard to the regulation of firearms;
and
WHEREAS, as a result of said law it is necessary to amend the codes of the
Town of Palm Beach relating to the use of firearms so as to rescind any regulation by
the Town relating to firearms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 70, Offenses, by rescinding Section 70-6 in its entirety.
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Section 4. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 106, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places; Article VI,
Parades; Section 106-192, Public Conduct During Parades, to read as follows:
"Sec. 106-192. Public conduct during parades.
(a) Interference. No person shall unreasonably hamper,
obstruct, impede, or interfere with any parade or parade assembly or with
any person in a parade.
(b) Driving through parades. No driver of a vehicle shall drive
between persons comprising a parade when such persons are in motion
and are conspicuously designated as a parade.
(c) Parking on parade route. The chief of police shall have the
authority, when reasonably necessary to prohibit or restrict the parking of
vehicles along a highway or part thereof constituting a part of the route of
a parade. The chief of police shall post signs to such effect, and it shall be
unlawful for any person to park or leave unattended any vehicle in
violation thereof.
(d) Objects readily wielded as a weapon.
(1) The carrying by any person of any object that might readily
be wielded as a weapon is prohibited within 300 yards of any
parade. Such objects shall include but not be limited to, any
pole or stick or greater than three-quarters inch in diameter,
object with sharpened edges or points, dirk, metallic
knuckles, slingshot, billie, tGaF gas gUR, chemical weapon or
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device, sword, sword cane, #FeaR R—, or electric weapon or
device.
(2) The carrying or possession by any person of any object
constructed of any object that standing alone would be in
violation of this article is prohibited within 300 yards of any
parade."
Section 5. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach is hereby
amended at Chapter 106, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places; Article VI,
Parades; Section 106-218, Regulation of Time, Place and Manner of Parade, to read as
follows:
"Sec. 106-218. Regulation of time, place and manner of parade.
The following time, place, and manner regulations are to apply to all
parades held within the town.
(1) Parades shall take place within the parade routes
designated herein and described in the exhibit on file in the
office of the town clerk.
(2) No animal-drawn or motorized vehicles shall be permitted
within a parade.
(3) Parades shall only be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and sunset, and only upon Sundays, or national holidays
recognized by the federal government.
(4) There shall be held within the town no more than one parade
on any given day, with priority for any particular day to be
granted to the first person to submit a completed application
designating that day.
(5) The maximum total duration of each parade and the
assembly thereof shall be two hours.
(6) Parades shall be no more than one-quarter mile in length
from starting point to termination point.
(7) The granting of a parade permit under this article shall not
require the complete blockading of streets or intersections to
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vehicular traffic, and the town shall be empowered to
apportion such streets and intersections for simultaneous
use by parade participants and vehicular traffic.
(8) The carrying or possession by any parade participant of any
object that might readily be wielded as a weapon is
prohibited within 300 yards of any parade. Such objects shall
include, but not be limited to, any pole or stick of greater
than three-quarter inch sharpened edge or point, dirk,
metallic knuckles, slingshot, Billie, A , chemical
weapon or device, sword, sword cane, #F or electric
weapon or device.
(9) The carrying or possession by any parade participant of any
object constructed of any object that standing alone would
be in violation of this article is prohibited within 300 yards of
any parade.
(10) Nothing herein shall preclude picketing or demonstrations on
the public streets, sidewalks or parks of the town, which is
otherwise permitted by state and federal law, so long as the
picketing or demonstration otherwise complies with all town
ordinances and the picketers or demonstrators are situated
in a manner so as not to obstruct, impede, hinder or
otherwise interfere with the orderly movement of pedestrian
or vehicular traffic."
Section 6. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 7. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict.
All other ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, or parts thereof which
conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section 8. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach.
Section 9. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as
provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session of the Town Council of
the Town of Palm Beach on first reading this 9th day of August, 2011, and for second
and final reading on this day of , 2011.
Gail L. Coniglio, Mayor David A. Rosow, Town Council President
Robert N. Wildrick, Town Council President Pro Tern
William J. Diamond, Town Council Member
ATTEST: Richard M. Kleid, Town Council Member
Susan Owens, Town Clerk Michael J. Pucillo, Town Council Member
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Honorable Gail Coni lio Mayor and
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Town Council of Town of Palm Beach
360 South County Road
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Re: Amendment of 2006 FDEP Agreement to Reduce
Public Parking on Clarice Avenue and "Sea" Streets
Dear Mayor and Town Council:
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As you know,our office represents Pamela and Wayne Garrison(the"Garrisons")the owners j
of that home located at the corner of Seaspray Avenue and South Ocean Boulevard . The Garrisons
have been(and remain)strong supporters of the placement of public restrooms at Mid-Town Beach.
Such facilities would: a) address public health concerns; b) obviate the need for public parking on
Clarke Avenue or any of the "Sea" streets; and c) and increase the Town's shoreline eligibility
determination, ultimately resulting in increased funding to the Town.
At the same time,regardless of the whether the Town chooses to install public restrooms at
Mid-Town Beach,` the Garrisons would urge that the Town take immediate action to negotiate a
simple Amendment to the 2006 Agreement(Agreement No.: 06PB4 as Amended)with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") which would recognize the eligibility of the
Breakers' shoreline,while at the same time reducing the number of required public parking spaces
in the vicinity of the Clarke Avenue Beach from the present twenty-five (25) to the seven (7)
required under the applicable codes. Such an Amendment would go a long way to addressing the
concerns of the residents of Clarke Avenue and the"Sea"streets,and returning a sense of safety and
community to their neighborhood.
Arguably,the Town should pursue an Amendment of the 2006 Agreement,reducing parking and
providing full credit for the Breakers' shoreline,even prior to addressing,much less finalizing,any decision
regarding restrooms at Mid-Town Beach in order to avoid even the possibility of any decision by the Town Council
regarding the restrooms adversely affecting negotiations with the DEP,which by way of correspondence dated July
15,2011 has expressed its"support for the installation of public restrooms at Mid-Town Beach." RECEIVED
2011 AUG 9 10;05 TM CLERK
Mayor and Town Council
August 5,2011
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Amendment to 2006 Agreement
As set forth in further detail within my correspondence dated June 17,2011,a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," clearly both the Town and the DEP miscalculated the required
number of public parking spaces in the Clark Avenue neighborhood within the 2006 Agreement,and
Exhibit B-1 thereto, by overlooking the eligibility of the Breakers' shoreline under the "public
lodging" provisions of§62B-36.007(1)(b) of the Administrative Code.' With the eligibility of the
Breakers' shoreline, the Town was only obligated to provide seven (7)parking spaces (not 25) in
the vicinity of the Clarice Avenue beach, to extend the Town's eligibility north of the beach to the
Breakers beachfront. As a result, it would seem that a simple, straight forward Amendment to the
2006 Agreement which recognizes the Breakers' shoreline eligibility and reduces the required
parking in the Clarke Avenue vicinity would resolve a public controversy which has been ongoing
unnecessarily for several years.
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Unfortunately, in raising the potential for such an Amendment, Staff has run into various
counter-arguments from the DEP which originally made it come to the preliminary conclusion that
"the Town does currently have an obligation to maintain 25 public parking spaces for the Clarke
beach access for a period of 10 years (until December 2019)." Clearly, neither the Town nor the
residents of Clarke Avenue and the "Sea" streets can afford to allow the discord created by the
present parking situation to continue for another eight (8) years. Fortunately, when examined
closely, each of the arguments raised by the DEP are distinguishable.
The primary argument raised by the DEP is that it will not allow the 2006 Agreement to be
amended at this point because it has expired. To support its position,the DEP points to the language
in the most recent 2009 Amendment which indicates that"[t]his Agreement shall begin on the last
date executed and end on December 31,2010." Consequently,they claim that the 2006 Agreement,
even as Amended, has expired and cannot be amended. This is not the case for several reasons.
First, the 2006 Agreement, even after its expiration, can be re-opened, extended and
amended"nunc pro-tunc"(literally"now for then")as if the terms were always included in the 2006
Agreement. Given that the terms of the 2006 Agreement are controlled by the parties, the parties
are free to amend any term they desire, including, but not limited to, the expiration, extension, or
reinstatement of the 2006 Agreement.
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'Not only has Staff now recognized this oversight,but in fact,as set forth within the Town Staff
Recommendations for last month's Town Council meeting,Staff admits that the inclusion of the Breakers' property
alone raises the eligibility determination for state funding participation from the DEP from 72.36%to 85%,thereby
resulting in significant additional funds due the Town.
Mayor and Town Council
August 5, 2011
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Second, on its face, the Town's agreement to the provision of public beach access and
parking has not expired. Within the 2006 Agreement, the Town agreed to provide "public beach
access sites and public parking spaces,as identified in Attachment B ... for beach use throughout the j
life of the Project." The life of the Project is in turn defined as ten (10) years from the date of the
Agreement or any amendment. As such, regardless of whether any other terms of the 2006
Agreement have expired, clearly the issue of continued beach access and public parking has not.
Consequently, the number of required public spaces contained within Attachment B-1 can still be
re-negotiated during the"life of the Project."3
Third,it appears clear that the number of public parking spaces identified by the Town within
Exhibit B-1 to the 2006 Agreement was the result of the"mutual mistake"by both the Town and the
DEP due to the failure to include the Breakers'beachfront within the shoreline eligibility calculation.
As such,the Town believed that it needed 25 parking spaces to maximize its eligibility,rather than
only the 7 spaces needed to bridge the gap between Clarke Avenue beach and the Breakers'property.
Under such instances of"mutual mistake" an agreement between the parties, such as the 2006
Agreement, may be modified or even rescinded.
The other major argument raised against an Amendment,is that the parking spaces set forth
in Exhibit"B"to the 2006 Agreement were somehow not a"mistake,"but merely represented prior
existing conditions.' Such is not the case. Clearly Mid-Town Municipal Park has well in excess
of 98 public parking spaces. Likewise,Clarke Avenue had approximately 34 spaces (not 25)at the
time of the execution of the 2006 Agreement,and there were not then(or now)9 spaces in existence
on Wells Circle as it is a private road.Instead,as shown more clearly in the Eligibility Determination
(attached hereto as Exhibit"B"), clearly the number of parking spaces in Exhibit B-Iwere directly I
utilized in the Town's calculations of shoreline eligibility under the 2006 Agreement, with the 25
spaces near Clarke Avenue used to extend the Town's eligibility to the North to include portions of
the Breaker's shoreline which was already eligible. As such, once again, it appears the Town was
mistaken in its calculation, thereby further supporting the need for an Amendment to the 2006
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In the end,while the Garrisons continue to support the addition of public restrooms at Mid-
Town Beach, at the same time it would seem to be in the best interest of the Town as well as the
residents of Clarke Avenue and the"Sea"streets to immediately obtain a simple Amendment to the
3 The fact that the public access and parking issues have clearly not expired is further demonstrated by the
"payback"provisions included within the 2006 Agreement which clearly the DEP would attempt to enforce if all
public parking was removed.
'Much of the confusion regarding the calculation of the eligible shoreline and the basis for Exhibit"B"can
be traced to the former Coastal Coordinator for the Town Sandra Tate is no longer with the Town.
Mayor and Town Council
August 5, 2011
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2006 Agreement with the FDEP which would recognize the inclusion of the Breakers' beachfront
within the Town's shoreline eligibility calculation,and reduce the required number of public parking
spaces in the Clarke Avenue Beach vicinity from the current twenty-five (25)to the appropriate
seven(7)spaces,four(4)of which already exist on Barton Avenue and three(3)of which could be
placed on the middle block of Clarke Avenue, which has traditionally always had public parking.
This is especially true given that, as demonstrated, the arguments against such an Amendment do
not withstand scrutiny.
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cc: Wayne and Pamela Garrison
Peter Elwell, Town Manager
John C. "Skip" Randolph, Esq., Town Attorney
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June 17, 2011
Via E-mail and U. S. Mail
Honorable Gail Coniglio, Mayor and
Town Council of Town of Palm Beach
360 South County Road
Palm.Beach, Florida 33480
Re: Demand for Removal of Parking on "Sea" Streets
Due to Errors in 2006 FDEP Agreement
Dear Mayor and Town Council:
As you know, our office represents Pamela and Wayne Garrison (the "Garrisons"). The
Garrisons are the owners of that home located at 212 South Ocean Boulevard, at the corner of
Seaspray Avenue and South Ocean Boulevard("Garrison Home"),as well as that beach front parcel
directly to the East of their home ("Beach Parcel"), which is encumbered by a dedicated beach
easement.
The Garrisons have been (and remain) strong supporters of the placement of a public
restroom at Mid-Town Beach, which would obviate the need for public parking on Clark Avenue,
or any of the "Sea" streets, and return a sense of safety and community to their neighborhood.
Nevertheless,the Town has argued that under its most recent agreement with the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection("FDEP")it must provide twenty-five(25)parking spaces in the Clark
Avenue neighborhood, and as such(over the objections of the Garrisons and others), has chosen a
"share the pain"approach of placing parking spaces on each of the"Sea"streets,including four(4)
spaces in front of the Garrison's Home.
A thorough reading of the Town's most recent 2006 Agreement with FDEP(DEP Agreement
No.: 06PB4 as Amended) including all of the Attachments thereto (collectively, the "2006
Agreement"),however, reveals several startling and glaring issues demonstrating that:
A. The Town somehow overlooked a large amount of shoreline along the Breakers'
property which should have been included in the funding eligibility percentage under
the 2006 Agreement;
B. At worst, the Town is only obligated to provide seven (7) or possibly eight (8)
parking spaces (not 25!) in the vicinity of the Clark Beach access; and
Mayor and Town Council
June 17, 2011
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C. With the simple addition of restrooms at Midtown Beach there would not only be no
need for any public parking on Clark Avenue and/or the "Sea" streets, but also the
Town would be able to achieve virtually a 100%eligibility reimbursement under the
2006 Agreement.
To add insult to injury, while the Town is willing to continue the disruption of the Clark Avenue
and "Sea" streets neighborhood (under an incorrect calculation of parking spaces under the 2006
Agreement),by contrast it has chosen to blindly overlook its obligations under the 2006 Agreement
to provide public parking on Wells Circle, Dunbar Road, and Atlantic Avenue, as well as refused
to create public parking on Sunset Avenue which would provide the Town with significant additional
funds.
Failure to Include Breaker's Shoreline Eligibility
Perhaps the most glaring mistake by the Town in dealing with the 2006 Agreement is the
failure to include the Breakers' shoreline eligibility. Attachment"B"to the 2006 Agreement, and
"B-1" to the Amendment to the 2006 Agreement (a copy of which is attached), establishes the
purported"Areas determined to be publicly accessible." One would assume that Attachment`B-1"
represents a well researched and thought out determination by the Town as to every possible foot of
shoreline eligible for state reimbursement by the DER However,when matched up to a map of the
"Mid-Town Nourishment Project Eligibility"(`Eligibility Map")(a copy of which is also attached)
there is a noticeable gaping hole (893.2 to R94.9) in the Eligibility Map fronting the Breakers'
property.
Under 62B-36.007(1)(b) of the Administrative Code, "public lodging" establishments
fronting the beach are eligible for project cost sharing. "Public lodging" is defined under 62B-
36:002(12)as"any public lodging establishment currently licensed by the Department of Business
and Professional Regulation in the classification of"hotel","motel"and"resort condominium"with
six or more unites and fronting directly on the sandy beach." Clearly, the Breakers meets this
definition,yet on the Eligibility Map only a small portion the southernmost portion of the Beakers'
beachfront is included in the Eligibility Map (approx R94.8 to R95), not because it is "public
lodging," but (as discussed further below) because of the credit for the twenty-five (25) parking
spaces agreed to by the Town to be placed on Clark Avenue. As a result, regardless of the issues
surrounding the Clark Avenue and"Sea" streets parking, clearly the Town has a fiduciary duty to
its taxpayers to go back to the FDEP and get full credit for the eligible Breakers' beachfront which
would drastically change the eligibility percentage, and entitle the Town to significant additional
funds under the 2006 Agreement.
No Need for Public Parking on "Sea" Streets
Once the inclusion of the Breakers' shoreline eligibility is understood,it becomes clear that
there never was any need at all for twenty-five (25) parking spaces on Clark Avenue or the "Sea"
streets under the 2006 Agreement. Instead, it is clear from the Eligibility Map that the Town only
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June 17, 2011
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needed to cover a small stretch of shoreline of approximately 350-400 feet North of the Clark
Avenue Beach to connect to the Breakers eligible beachfront. Given that under 62B-36.007(1)(c)
secondary beach access sites are entitled to additional eligibility(in both directions)"at a rate of 52.8
linear feet per parking space provided,"only 7 to 8 parking spaces(not 25)would have been needed
to connect Clark Avenue Beach to the Breakers'eligible beachfront(i.e.7 spaces x 52.8 feet=369.6
feet and 8 spaces x52.8 feet=422.4 feet). Furthermore, such 7 to 8 spaces already existed prior to
the 2006 Agreement (i.e. 4 on the ocean block of Barton and 6 on the middle block of Clark
Avenue) such that there was never any need to create additional public parking on Clark Avenue
much less any of the"Sea" streets.
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As a result, it appears clear that the entire saga for the last two years as to where to place
public parking for Clark Avenue beach which pitted the neighbors of Clark Avenue and the"Sea"
streets against each other could have (and should have) been avoided by the Town merely
understanding the eligibility of the Breakers' shoreline and the need for only a few parking spaces
to connect Clark Avenue beach to the Breakers' shoreline. Consequently, even if the Town refuses
to put restrooms at Mid-Town Beach, the Town should recognize the above flaws, go back to
providing a total of 7 or 8 parking spaces in the Clark Avenue area, and immediately remove those
parking spaces on the "Sea" streets, including, but not limited to, the 4 in front of the Garrisons'
home. While the FDEP may attempt to argue that the Town is"bound"to provide twenty-five(25)
spaces under the 2006 Agreement, such is not the case as the FDEP has no right or authority
whatsoever to require the Town to provide more public parking spaces than are required by the Code
to obtain shoreline eligibility up to the Breakers'property,especially since under 62B-36.007(1)(d)
"Eligible shoreline lengths cannot overlap."
Advantages of Restroom at Mid-Town Beach
In addition to the above revelations, a review of the Eligibility Map also clearly shows the
advantage of placing restrooms at Mid-Town Beach. As the Town is aware, by placing restrooms
at Mid-Town Beach it would become a"primary beach access"which would be entitled under 62B-
36.007(1)(a) to eligibility for the length of its shore line plus one half mile in either direction (as
opposed to the one quarter mile it is presently restricted to). The additional one quarter mile in each
direction would not only obviate the need for any public parking at all in the Clark Avenue area,but
also would cover the small gap of ineligible beach at the southern end of the Eligibility Map.
Furthermore, with the inclusion of the Breakers' frontage as well as the additional eligible
shoreline gained from a public restroom at Mid-Town Beach (especially if combined with public
parking on Sunset Avenue as discussed below) the Town close in on almost 100% eligibility for
State funding, which would represent a huge savings to the Town. Providing public restrooms at
Mid-Town Beach would also open the door to additional funds available from the County which has
refused to fund projects at Mid-Town Beach in the past due to the lack of public restrooms. Once
again, it would appear clear that the Town owes a fiduciary duty to its taxpayers to pursue such an
option.
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June 17,.2011
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Sunset Avenue Parkin
With the inclusion of the Breakers'shoreline and the additional quarter mile in each direction
provided by making Mid-Town Beach a"primary beach access"the only thing stopping the Town
from reaching virtually 100% of shore line eligibility for reimbursement is one small gap North of
Wells Road and a gap on either side of Sunset Avenue near the Sun& Surf condominium. At 52.8
feet per parking space the addition of as few as 4 or 5 public parking spaces on Sunset Avenue would
provide sufficient eligibility to the north to link up to the eligible shoreline coming south from
Atlantic Avenue,while also providing enough eligibility to the south of Sunset avenue to link up to
the Breakers' eligible shoreline,thereby getting the Town ever closer to the goal of 100% eligible
for State funding. Unlike Clark Avenue and the "Sea" streets which are purely single family
residential streets, Sunset Avenue already consists of a mixture of commercial and high density
(condominium) residential uses. As such the addition of 4 or 5 public parking spaces on Sunset
Avenue would have no where near the impact as the present disbursement of public parking on Clark
Avenue and the"Sea" streets.
Unequal Treatment of Neighborhoods
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Clearly, each of the above actions would not only bring the Town substantial additional
revenues under the 2006 Agreement,but also alleviate the need for public parking on Clark Avenue
and the"Sea"streets. To the extent that the Town refuses to take any action to address such glaring
shortcomings under the 2006 Agreement, the residents of Clark Avenue and the "Sea Streets"
(especially those with parking spaces in front of their homes like the Garrisons) will have a very
good cause of action against the Town for selective enforcement and unequal treatment by the Town
of their neighborhood under the 2006 Agreement when compared to the neighborhoods to the North.
On its face,Attachment`B-1"of the 2006 Agreement establishes that 9 public parking spaces
are to be placed on Wells Circle Road, 11 on Dunbar Road and 23 on Atlantic Avenue. Given that
the Town Manager, Mr. Elwell has stated publicly that all of the spaces on the "Sea" streets must
be located at the eastern most end of the street (rather than being disbursed along the street),you
would expect to see all of the spaces on Wells Circle, Barton and Atlantic arranged in the same
manner. Instead,a drive through these streets demonstrates that:a) there is only one public parking
space on Atlantic in the 100 block, located at the far West end of the block; b)there are no clearly
marked (as is required under sectionl 1 of the 2006 Agreement) public parking spaces on Dunbar
Road;and c)Wells Circle is a private road,such that there are no spaces at all identified or available
for public parking. Furthermore, as discussed above there are no public parking spaces on Sunset
Avenue. As a result,outside of the Town being in flagrant violation of the 2006 Agreement, absent
clearly identifying and moving all the above available spaces to the eastern most end of the above
identified streets and adding parking on Sunset Avenue, the Town is unequally burdening those
property owners at the far east end of Clark Avenue and the "Sea" streets when it has clearly
established a different pattern of parking disbursement in the northern end of the Town under the
same 2006 Agreement.
Mayor and Town Council
June 17, 2011
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Conclusion
In the end,the Garrisons continue to support the addition of public restrooms at Mid-
Town Beach.Not only would such a solution obviate the need for any public parking on their
street but it would also provide the Town with substantial additional shoreline eligibility and
funds under the 2006 Agreement. In the alternative, even if the Town balks at such a rational
solution, clearly only 7 to 8 parking spaces should be required in the Clark Avenue
neighborhood, which spaces already exist on Barton and the middle block of Clark Avenue, to
comply with the 2006 Agreement. In either event, there is clearly no need for, and the Garrisons
demand the immediate removal of, the 4 public parking spaces presently in front of their home.
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Very truly yours,
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cc: Wayne and Pamela Garrison
Peter Elwell, Town Manager
John C. "Skip"Randolph, Esq., Town Attorney
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FUNDING ELIGIBILITY
MID-TOWN BEACH NOURISHMENT
Project Boundary: R90.4 TO R101.4.
Approximate Shoreline Length: L2,880 FEET
Public Access Parking Spaces
Wells Circle Road 9
.Dunbar Road 11
Atlantic Avenue 23
Sunset Avenue 0.
Clark Avenue Public Park 25
Midtown.Municipal Park, 98
Areas determined to be publicly accessible:
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Total eligible shoreline length 9,320 FEET
Total project shoreline length: 12,880 FEET
Percent eligible for State funding. 72.36 PERCENT
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LAWYERS SUITE 1650, ESPERANTE'
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401
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JAMES K. GREEN FACSIMILE 561.655,1357
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August 8, 2011 By E-Mail to:jandolph d jones-foster,com
John C. Randolph, Esq.
Jones Foster Johnston& Stubbs
505 South Flagler Drive
..Suite 1100
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3475
Re: Ordinances Prohibiting Commercial or Quasi-Commercial Film-Making or Movie
Producing in the Town of Palm Beach
Dear Skip:
I represent Flashfire Productions, LLC ("Flashfire") which has applied for a permit to
film a feature film next month on public roads in residential areas of the Town, and at a private
residence in the Town and at Mar-A-Lago, both with the permission of the owners. Flashfire's
proposed filming is an artistic endeavor by renowned filmmakers Stratton Leopold and Taylor
Hackford who have been involved in many films as producer or director including the General's
Daughter, La Bamba, Bound by Honor, An Officer and a Gentleman, Ray, and the Devil's
Advocate. A literal reading of Town Ordinances Sections 134-839, 889, 944, 999, and 1054
suggests that this proposed filming would be banned.
For the reasons set forth below, I respectfully urge the Town to declare a moratorium on
enforcement of these ordinances for 90 days to allow further study of the constitutionality of
these stale ordinances and, in the meantime, to allow the requested filming to proceed.
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More than 20 years ago, before the current bans were enacted, you and your law firm
correctly advised the Town:
As you know, First Amendment rights are among the most closely
guarded constitutional guarantees. Further,, liberty of speech and expression
clearly encompasses motion pictures. Erzonik v, Jacksonville, 422 U.S. 205
(1975). While most cases involving films discuss the distribution, dissemination
or exhibition of movies, these issues would become moot if production were not
also protected. First Amendment protections generally encompass activities
associated with the communication of ideas. . .
Memorandum from Tim Monaghan to Skip Randolph dated November 10, 1988.
A. Artistic film-making is neither "commercial" nor "quasi-commercial" speech under
the First Amendment.
As the United States Supreme Court stated in City of Cincinnati v. Discovery Network, Inc.,
507 U.S. 410 (1993):
We begin with several propositions that already are settled or beyond serious
dispute. It is clear, for example, that speech does not lose its First Amendment
protection because money is spent to project it, as in a paid advertisement of one
form or another. ...Speech likewise is protected even though it is carried in a form
that is `sold' for profit, ... Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, 343 U.S. 495, 501
(1952) (motion pictures) . . .
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Id. at 420 (citations omitted). While the Town might be able to ban or severely restrict
commercial advertising in private residences because it is commercial speech and
therefore entitled to a lesser degree of First Amendment protection, it cannot ban filming
for artistic expression such as that proposed by Flashfire merely because the film will be
sold on cable or distributed to movie theaters or other mediums because filming for
artistic expression is entitled to full protection of the First Amendment. See discussion
below.
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B. The ban of filming on streets in residential zones is plainly unconstitutional.
Under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Flashfire has a fundamental
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right to engage in free expression on public streets, sidewalks and parks. United States v. Grace,
461 U.S. 171, 177 (1983) (stating that "`public places' historically associated with the free
exercise of expressive activities, such as streets, sidewalks, and parks, are considered, without
more, to be `public forums"'); Hague v. Comm. for Indus. Org., 307 U.S. 496, 515 (1939)
(indicating that streets and parks "have immemorially been held in trust for the use of the public
and, time out of mind, have been used for purposes of assembly, communicating thoughts
between citizens, and discussing public questions");,Naturist Society, Inc. v. Fillyaw, 958 F.2d
1515, 1522 (11th Cir. 1992)(even a public beach is a public forum). The ban of filming on
streets in residential zones is plainly unconstitutional. See Frisby v. Schultz, 487 U.S. 474, 480
(1988) (noting that "a public street does not lose its status as a traditional public forum simply
because it runs through a residential neighborhood").
C. The ban of filming in private residences is unconstitutional where the owner
consents to the filming.
Flashfire wants to film at a private residence on Indian Road. It has submitted a letter from
the owner consenting to the filming. While the Town can ban targeted residential picketing of a
particular residence, Frisby, supra, it can do so only because of the "devastating effect of
targeted picketing on the quiet enjoyment of the home," and noted that the target is "figuratively,
and perhaps literally, trapped within the home ... with no ready means of avoiding the unwanted
speech." Frisby, 487 U.S. at 486-87. Here, because the owners have consented to such filming,
no such privacy concerns are at stake.
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Skip, you advised me that 25-30 years ago a film maker challenged the Town's then-
prohibition against filming at the Flagler Museum, a residentially-zoned location, and a Florida
state court judge upheld the Town's ban.
While I have not seen that decision, I question its precedential value in federal court because
First Amendment protections for artists and homeowners have expanded dramatically in the past
25 years. See, e.g., Celli v. City of St. Augustine, 214 F.Supp.2d 1255, 1258-59 (M.D. Fla. 2000);
Bery v. City of New York, 97 F.3d 689, 696 (2d Cir.1996) ("[P]aintings, photographs, prints and
sculptures . . . always communicate some idea or concept to those who view it, and as such are
entitled to full First Amendment protection."); ETW Corp. v. Xreh Pub., Inc., 332 F.3d 915, 924
(6th Cir.2003) (holding that "[t]he protection of the First Amendment . . . includes
pictures, films, photographs, paintings, drawings, engravings, prints, and sculptures"); Lederman
v. Giuliani, 2001 WL 902591 (S.D. N.Y. 2001),judgment affd, 70 Fed, Appx. 39 (2d Cir. 2003)
(artwork entitled to same protection as written material, citing Bery v. City of New York, 97 F.3d
689 (2d Cir. 1996)); Cernuda v. Heavey, 720 F. Stipp. 1544 (S.D. Fla. 1989) (government
concedes artwork has First Amendment protection); Finley v. National Endowment for the Arts,
795 F. Supp. 1457 (C.D. Cal. 1992), affd, 100 F.3d 671 (9th Cir. 1996), rev'd on other grounds,
524 U.S. 569 (1998) ("Artistic expression ... is at the core of a democratic society's cultural and
political vitality."). See also, City of Ladue v. Gilleo, 512 U.S. 43 (1994) (ordinance banning
residential signs except for identification, security, or real estate signs unconstitutional).
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D. Conclusion
Because the "loss of First Amendment freedoms, even for minimal periods of time,
unquestionably constitutes irreparable injury," Elrod v. Burns, 427 U.S. 347, 1373-74 (1976), I
respectfully urge the Town to declare a moratorium on enforcement of these ordinances for 90
days to allow further study of the constitutionality of these stale ordinances and allow the
requested filming to proceed.
nc rely
ames K. Green
By Hand Delivery
Mayor Gail Coniglio
Honorable David A. Rosow
Honorable William J. Diamond
Honorable Richard M. Kleid
Honorable Robert N. Wildrick
Honorable Michael J. Pucillo
c/o John C. Randolph, Esq.
Jones Foster Johnston & Stubbs
505 South Flagler Drive
Suite 1100
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3475
TUESDAY,AUGUST 9, 2011, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
"APPROVAL OF AGENDA" INFORMATION SHEET
X. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Old Business
I Parking Matters
a. Merchants' Recommendations for Worth Avenue.
TIME CERTAIN: 10:30 A.M.
Request for Deferral to the September 13, 2011, Town Council
Meeting Per E-Mail Dated August 8, 2011, From Harvey Oyer,
Shutts and Bowen.
Rae 4
TIME CERTAIN
B. New Business
2. Planning, Zoning, and Building Department Internal Audit Report. [Robert
N. Wildrick, President Pro Tem]
TIME CERTAIN: 10:00 A.M.
Pae 6
5. Worth Avenue Association's Request for Permission to Hold "Fashion's
Night Out" Commercial District Event in Hibiscus Plaza. [Thomas G.
Bradford, Deputy Town Manager]
TIME CERTAIN: 10:45 A.M.
Pne 6
ARE THERE ANY OTHER CHANGES TO THE AGENDA?