MANATEE--The BCC held its regular meeting Tuesday at commission chambers. The board approved water/wastewater utility rate increases, utilities revenue refunding and improvement bonds and a preliminary agreement for reclaimed water facilities with Florida Biomass Energy, LLC. The board also honored Gwen Brown and Ron Getman who attended their final meeting as commissioners.
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. Meeting called to order: Donna G. Hayes, Chairman
INVOCATION: Shirley Baucom, CareNet
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VFW Post 10141
AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
1. November 2010 Employee of the Month – Present award to Matt Arriaga, Software Designer, Information Services Department.
PROCLAMATIONS
2. Veteran’s Day – November 11, 2010 - Presented by Comm. Bustle
3. Farm City Week – November 12-20, 2010 - Presented by Comm. McClash
4. Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week – November 14-20, 2010 - Presented by Comm. Whitmore
5. Hospice Month – November 2010 - Presented by Comm. Chappie
CONSENT AGENDA
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT - Clerk’s Consent Calendar: Approval Unanimously approved
COMMUNITY SERVICES
6. Children’s Services – Execute multiple funding agreements with various non-profit agencies (as listed on agenda memorandum)
7. Health Care Services - Execute letters of agreement (2) with Agency for Health Care Administration for the Low Income Pool and ”Buyback“ programs ($4,089,747 and $1,155,385), providing funds to Manatee Memorial Hospital to increase provisions for Medicaid, uninsured and underinsured persons in Manatee County.
8. Health Care Services – Execute letters of agreement (2) with Agency for Health Care Administration for the Low Income Pool programs ($163,541 and $287,809), providing funds to Manatee County Rural Health Services to increase provisions for Medicaid, uninsured and underinsured persons in Manatee County and memorandums of understanding (2) with Manatee County Rural Health Services.
9. Non-Profit Agencies – Execute funding agreements (7) to non-profit agencies (as listed on agenda memorandum)
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
10. Expenditures – Approve expenditures of $10,000 to be used to reimburse Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce for marketing expenses for the promotion of the Wedding Festival to be held February 26-27, 2011.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
11. Budget Amendment Resolution – Adopt Budget Resolution B-10-061
12. Budget Amendment Resolution – Adopt Budget Resolution B-11-014
13. Employee Health Benefits – Adopt First Amendment to Employee Health Benefits Third Party Administration Agreement*
14. Suburban Water Line – Authorize County Administrator or designee to execute change order 1 with Volt Telecommunications Group, Inc.
NATURAL RESOURCES
15. Tampa Bay Estuary Program – Execute funding agreement with Tampa Bay Estuary Program for Federal FY 2010-11.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
16. Code Enforcement Case 2007100502 (Legault) – Reduce fines to $2,000, as previously recommended by Special Magistrate, subject to conditions.
17. Code Enforcement Case 2008040295 (Purvis) - Reduce fines to $1,500, as previously recommended by Special Magistrate, subject to conditions.
18. Community Development Block Grant - Execute agreement to terminate land use and deed restriction agreement
with Family Resources, Inc.
19. Economic Development Incentive (ECI) – Adopt Resolution R-10-218 finding that ”Project Simple“ is approved for an ECI grant up to $26,000 to be paid over a three-year period.
20. Economic Development Incentive (ECI) – Adopt Resolution R-10-220 finding that ”Project Tank“ is approved for an ECI grant up to $5,000 to be paid over a three-year period.
21. Economic Development Incentive (ECI) – Adopt Resolution R-10-221, rescinding R-10-058, finding that ”Project CENTEC“ is approved for an ECI grant up to $30,000 to be paid over a five year period, and a transportation impact fee refund of $16,135 to be paid when certificate of occupancy is received.
22. Economic Development Incentive (ECI) – Adopt Resolution R-10-222, rescinding R-10-081, finding that ”Project IMG Academies“ is approved for an ECI grant up to $65,000 to be paid over a five-year period
23. Economic Development Incentive (ECI) – Adopt Resolution R-10-223, rescinding R-10-118, finding that ”Project Trinity Graphics USA“ is approved for an ECI grant up to $23,000 to be paid over a five-year period.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
24. 46th Street Court East, Bradenton – Accept and record Utility Easement from Russell and Maryanne Owens for construction and maintenance of a new water line; Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances.
25. 65th Avenue West, Bradenton – Accept and record Temporary Construction Easement from Gettel Automotive, Inc., for the pipe replacement.
26. 69th Street East/Erie Road Intersection – Accept and record Warranty Deed from Cande, LLC, Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances.
27. El Conquistador Parkway – Execute and record Subordination of Utility Interest and Agreement for Reimbursement for Additional Facility Relocations to Florida Power & Light Company, accept and record Warranty Deed, Afffidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances, and Corrected Temporary Construction Easement from Manatee Fruit Company.
28. Facility Renovation – Authorize County Administrator or designee to execute interlocal agreement with Manatee County Health Department for renovations to accommodate the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program*
29. Tamiami Trail – Accept and record Right of Way, Sidewalk and Utility Easement from Cedar Hammock Fire Control District, Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances.
30. Wares Creek Stormwater Improvement (Parcel E101) – Adopt Resolution R-10-211 authorizing Property Acquisition to conduct pre-suit negotiations and make a written offer to purchase property owned by Bradenton Tropical Palms.
31. Wares Creek Stormwater Improvement (Parcel E112) – Execute Contract for Sale and Purchase for a Warranty Deed and a Temporary Construction Easement from Zelma Kirkland*
32. Wares Creek Stormwater Improvement (Parcel E125) – Execute Contract for Sale and Purchase for a Warranty Deed from Eleanor Perkins*
33. Winter Garden Subdivision – Adopt Resolution R-10-177-V declaring a public hearing on December 14, 2010, to consider acting upon application to vacate certain unimproved rights of way.
PUBLIC WORKS
34. 34th Street West, Bradenton – Adopt Resolution R-10-215 authorizing Chairman to sign Transportation Post Project Maintenance Agreement with State of Florida Department of Transportation for maintenance of transportation enhancements.
35. 43rd Street West, Bradenton - Adopt Resolution R-10-214 authorizing Chairman to sign Transportation Post Project Maintenance Agreement with State of Florida Department of Transportation for maintenance of transportation enhancements.
36. Surplus Equipment - Classify property which is uneconomical to upgrade or repair as surplus per Florida Statute ยค274.05 to enable appropriate and authorized disposition, and authorize disposal.
UTILITIES
37. Fee Waivers – Waive $2,027.96 in service fees that were assessed to utility customer accounts for returned bank items.
REPORTS
38. Responses to Board Inquiries – Accept into the record memos from county departments in response to directives/inquires by the Board: 1) Valkyries (10060124)
2:00 P.M. - MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY
LARRY BUSTLE, CHAIRMAN, RON GETMAN, FIRST VICE-CHAIRMAN, DR. GWENDOLYN Y. BROWN, SECOND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Port Authority Board unanimously approved continuation of commercial loan for Port improvements not to exceed $6.025 million.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
PLANNING
39. Planning Commission – Appoint two persons. Board appointed Tim Rhoades and John Delesline to the planning commission board.
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
40. Tropicana Manufacturing – Continue public hearing to January 25, 2011, to consider adoption of Resolution R-10-101-V to vacate certain public rights of way. Unanimously approved
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
41. Ordinance 10-66 Film Ordinance – Adopt Ordinance 10-66* Updates county permit regulations for film production in Manatee County. Unanimously approved
ATTORNEY
42. Refinancing Port Manatee Loan – Conduct a TEFRA public hearing and adopt Resolution R-10-210 for the refinancing of a $6,025,000 loan for warehouse, transportation, dock and dredging improvements at Port Manatee by the Manatee County Port Authority. Unanimously approved
UTILITIES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
43. Solid Waste Rate Resolution – Adopt Resolution R-10-217 establishing revised rates, fees, and charges for solid waste collection and disposal services and revising administrative language* Proposed changes presented by Bev Chiotti (Fiscal Services-Utilities Dept.) include a $.19 increase in the monthly residential curbside pickup service fee from $12.77 to $12.96. Unanimously approved
44. Water/Wastewater Rate Ordinance – Adopt Ordinance 10-69 amending code with administrative language relating to rates, fees, and charges for potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater facilities services* Clarifies definition and language in this governing ordinance. Among proposed changes, hotel/motel is now a commercial entity rather than residential. Large users require 1 million gallons per day of service to be treated as wholesale customer requiring a contract with the county. Unanimously approved
45. Facility Investment Fee Ordinance – Adopt Ordinance 10-70 amending code relating to facility investment fees for potable water, wastewater, and fire service* No proposed fee changes. Unanimously approved
46. Water/Wastewater Rate Resolution – Adopt Resolution R-10-216 establishing revised rates, fees and charges for potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater facilities and services* Proposed changes: Connection fees increased to $25 (no turn-on fee), security deposit increase to $15 for small meter sizes. Ms. Chiotti said there is a reduction in revenue by $7 million over 2009 to $92.3 million. Project revenue for 2011 is $89.2 million. There is $0 in capital funding for 2011. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) growth projects have been postponed. Utilities staff recommended to the board borrowing $65.8 million for CIP growth projects.
Rate increases for water: 6000 gallons up to $4.84. 10,000 gallons up to $7.57. Unanimously approved
REGULAR
47. Utilities Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds – Adopt Resolution R-10-233 authorizing issuance of Manatee County Utility Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds in an amount not exceeding $85 million and providing for reimbursement of project expenditures made prior to issuance of bonds* Unanimously approved
48. Reclaimed Water Facilities – Approve and execute preliminary agreement for reclaimed water facilities with Florida Biomass Energy, LLC, to establish framework for the construction and funding of a reclaimed water line* Unanimously approved
PUBLIC HEARING
49. Industrial Revenue Development Bonds – a) Conduct a TEFRA public hearing for public comment on proposed issuance of up to $150,000,000 in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Florida Biomass Energy Project; and b) Adopt Resolution R-10-231 authorizing use of bond proceeds to reimburse capital expenditures incurred prior to issuance of the bonds, and c) Adopt Resolution R-10-232 authorizing issuance of up to $150,000,000 in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Florida Biomass Energy, LLC* Both resolutions unanimously approved
REGULAR AGENDA - NOTHING SCHEDULED
ADMINISTRATION/COMMISSION COMMENTS - Commissioners Brown and Getman thanked the board for the opportunity to serve as commissioners in this final meeting for both. Each commissioner thanked Dr. Brown and Mr. Getman for their service.
ADJOURN - 3:02 p.m.
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