ALACHUA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

January 22, 2008 Regular BOCC Meeting


Invocation
1. Invocation by Pastor Bob Gailey, Christian Campus House (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear Invocation by Pastor Bob Gailey, Christian Campus House

Pledge of Allegiance
2. Pledge (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Say the Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda
3. Approve the Agenda (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: A motion to Approve the Agenda: (a) approve any amendments to the Regular and Consent Agenda; (b) adopts the Regular Agenda; and (c) approves all items on the Consent Agenda.

Announcements
4. Announcements - Mark Sexton, Communications Coordinator
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear Announcements

Time Certain Items
Public Comments (9:30 AM)

5. AM Public Comments (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear AM Public Comments
Time Certain

6. 11:00 AM - Amendment #1 Presentation by Board of County Commission Chairman Rodney J. Long (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear presentation on Amendment # 1
7. 1:30 PM - Alachua County's 2009 Federal Legislative Program (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear presentation by Federal Legislative consultants; discuss and adopt 2009 Federal projects, and direct staff to prepare a final 2009 Federal legislative program for submission.
Attachment: cityofgainesville2009.pdf
Attachment: FINAL 2008 FED PROGRAM Text Only.pdf

Community Outreach
Recognitions, Proclamations and Presentations

8. Proclamation: WCJB TV-20 Excellence in Compassion Day. (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: The Alachua County Board of Commissioners present a proclamation declaring Tuesday, January 22, 2008 as "WCJB TV-20 Excellence in Compassion Day" in Alachua County, Florida.
Attachment: Excellence in Compassion.pdf
Appointments to Advisory Boards and Committees

9. Advisory board appointments: Board of Adjustment. (Amended)
Amount: n/a
Recommended Action: Appoint one member to a citizen-at-large position, term ending June 2011.
Attachment: Bd of Adj Tally 01_22_08.pdf
Attachment: Conrad W addl appl info.pdf
Attachment: Attdc Rstr.pdf
Attachment: Mbr Rstr Bd of Adj.pdf
Attachment: Conrad W.pdf
10. Advisory board appointments: Tourist Development Council. (Amended)
Amount: n/a
Recommended Action: Appoint one to the category of Owner/Operator, term ending November 2011; appoint one to the category of Citizen involved in the tourist industry, term ending November 2011; if necessary, appoint one to the category of Alternate, term ending November 2011.
Attachment: Attdc TDC Jan_Nov 2007.pdf
Attachment: Biagio M corr.pdf
Attachment: Todd R.pdf
Attachment: TDC Mbr Rstr.pdf
Attachment: Gromoll R.pdf
Attachment: Schibuola U.pdf
Attachment: Wolfe M.pdf
Attachment: TDC Tally 01_22_08.pdf
43. Presentation- City of Alachua Transit System (CATS)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear the City of Alachua Transit System (CATS) plan.

Governmental Units
County Attorney

11. City of High Springs Settlement Proposal in Cat Sanctuary Zoning Lawsuit (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Conduct a joint public meeting with the City of High Springs; authorize counteroffer, described below.
Attachment: CatSantuaryProposal.pdf
12. City of Alachua Annexation of McGinley Property (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Do not initiate a lawsuit challenging the annexation; the City of Alachua is considering an annexation which would result in an apparent enclave or pocket of unincorporated property as a result of City of Alachua and City of Gainesville boundaries.
Attachment: McGinleyMap.pdf
Attachment: McGinleyLtr.pdf
County Manager

13. Presentation of Gas Tax Revenue Bond documents. (Amended)
Amount: not to exceed 20,000,000.00
Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution and authorize staff to proceed with issuance of the Gas Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2008.
Attachment: POS - Series 2008 _00199729-7_.pdf
Attachment: Final Continuing Disclosure Certificate _002099273_12208.pdf
Attachment: Series_2008_NOS_Final 12208.pdf
Attachment: Final Supplemental Resolution4EX12208.pdf
Support Services Group

14. Cellular Telephone Policy (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve of either Cellular Telephone Policy A or B adds an allowance as a benefit for usage of cellular telephones by employees conducting Alachua County business.If Policy A is approved, employees will be required to reimburse the the County for all personal local calls.If Policy B is approved, employees will only be required to reimburse the County for personal local calls that exceed the package minutes of the employees' rate plan.
Attachment: A_Cellphonepolicy.pdf
Attachment: A_Cellphoneallowancerequestform.pdf
Attachment: A_Cellphonestatementofuse.pdf
Attachment: B_CellPhonePolicyRvsd01152008.pdf
Attachment: B_CellPhoneAllowanceRequestForm01152008.pdf
Attachment: B_CellPhoneStatementOfUse01152008.pdf
Community Services Group

16. Revised 2006-2008 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve changes to Revised 2006-2008 SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan; authorize Chairman to sign Resolution 08-____ and Exhibit B, Certification to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
Attachment: SHIP 2006-08 LHAP Amendment Final.pdf
County Manager Reports

17. County Manager's Report
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Accept County Manager's Report

Closing Comments
Public Comments - 15 minutes

18. Closing Public Comments (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear Closing Public Comments
Commission Comments

19. Commission Comments
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear Commission Comments

Evening Community Outreach
Proclamations, Recognitions and Presentations

20. Proclamation: School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: The Alachua County Board of Commissioners present a proclamation declaring Friday, February 1, 2008 as "School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day" in Alachua County, Florida.
Attachment: School Crossing Guards 2008.pdf
Public Comments - 30 minutes, then resume Public Hearing (5:30 PM)

21. PM Public Comments (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear PM Public Comments

Public Hearings
Regular Matters

22. Eastside Activity Center Master Plan: DRAFT REPORT (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Accept the draft report, and authorize advertisement of public hearings for Comprehensive Plan amendments to implement the Eastside Activity Center Master Plan.
Attachment: EACMP for Jan22.ppt
Attachment: APP F Eval Forms Community Mtg2.pdf
Attachment: EACMP Draft Report.pdf
Attachment: APP A Res0699.pdf
Attachment: APP D Community Mtg1 Summary.pdf
Attachment: APP E RPG Report Feb2007.pdf
Attachment: APP G RPG Report July2007.pdf
Attachment: EACMP PowerPoint.pdf
Attachment: APP H Eval Forms Community Mtg3.pdf
Attachment: APP I Current Plan Policies.pdf
Attachment: APP J Participant List.pdf
Attachment: APP B RPG Site Profile.pdf
Attachment: APP C Focus Group Summary.pdf
23. Purchase of the Lochloosa Connector - River Styx Tract by Alachua County Forever. (Amended)
Amount: Acquisition: $2,358,943. Stewardship: $500/yr.
Recommended Action: Accept and exercise the Assignment of Option to purchase the Lochloosa Connector - River Styx Tract and authorize staff to execute documents as necessary to close the transaction.
Attachment: Exhibit 3 River Styx Map_small.pdf
Attachment: Presentation BoCC080122 RStyx contract.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit 1 Assignment and Option River Styx Final.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit 2 River Styx Evaluation.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit 4 Participation Agreement.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit 5 RStyx costs.pdf
24. Waterways Master Plan Report Presentation (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear the presentation and receive the report
Attachment: ACWMP_DraftReport_010808.pdf
Legislative items

25. CPA-01-08 (TowerRd./24th Ave. Activity Center - NW Quadrant)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Denial of CPA-01-08 with the bases in the staff report.
Attachment: CPA 01 08 Traffic Study.pdf
Attachment: CPA 01 08 Citizen Comments.pdf
Attachment: CPA 01 08 Application.pdf
Attachment: CPA 01 08 Env Checklist.pdf
Attachment: CPA 01 08 Presentation.ppt
Attachment: CPA 01 08 Market Study.pdf
Attachment: CPA 01 08 Citizen Petition.pdf
Attachment: CPA 01 08 Survey.pdf
Attachment: CPA0108 Staff Report.pdf

Quasi-Judicial/Zoning Items
Adjourn
CONSENT/Community Outreach
Recognitions and Proclamations

26. Proclamation: Gainesville Chamber Orchestra Silver Anniversary Day. (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: The Alachua County Board of Commissioners present a proclamation declaring Friday, January 18, 2008 as "Gainesville Chamber Orchestra Silver Anniversary Day" in Alachua County, Florida.
Attachment: Chamber Orch 25 yr anniv.pdf

CONSENT/Governmental Units
27. Collective Bargaining Agreement between Alachua County and Local #3852 International Association of Firefighters (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Ratify the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement. Approve the revised Local #3852 IAFF Bargaining Unit Pay Plan (Attachments A). Approve new rates of pay for all covered employees.
Attachment: IAFF Bargaining Unit Operations 2008 approved.pdf
Attachment: 2007proposediaffcba.pdf
Constitutional Officers/Other Governmental Units

28. Disposal of Alachua County Surplus Property at October 18, 2007 and November 5 - 9, 2006 Non-Profit and Public Auctions (Amended)
Amount: $4,986.00
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution on Disposal of Alachua County Surplus Property with Exhibit A “Alachua County Surplus Property Disposal Report” for auctions held on October 18 and November 5-9, 2007.
Attachment: Bocc Res Nov 5 Auction.pdf
Attachment: Nov 5 Auction Summary of items Sold.pdf
County Manager

29. Non Bargaining Pay Plan: Revisions to the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the addition of Petroleum Contracts Supervisor to the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Non-Bargaining Pay Plan (Non-Bargaining, Exempt, Pay Grade 20, $51,502.46 to $84,979.23 Annual Salary). 2. Approve the addition of Clinical Forensic Social Worker to the Fiscal year 2007-2008 Non-Bargaining Pay Plan (Non-Bargaining, Exempt, Pay Grade 16, $41,890.58 to $67,024.67 Annual Salary).
Attachment: Clinical Forensic Social Worker.pdf
Attachment: Petroleum Contracts Supervisor.pdf
Attachment: REVISED NBR.pdf
Support Services Group

30. Rogers Welding, Inc.: Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #080079 (Amended)
Amount: $30,000.00
Recommended Action: That the Board approve the Finance Report and the issuance of Change Oder #1 to Purchase Order #080079, issued to Rogers Welding, Inc. A copy, if applicable, to be included in the Board’s minutes.
Attachment: 080079 FR.pdf
Attachment: 080079 PO.pdf
31. Employee Benefits Consulting and Brokerage Services RFP (Amended)
Amount: $90,000.00
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the Financial Report and Rankings for RFP #08-45, and 2) Approve Consulting Agreement for Employee Benefits Consulting Service.
Attachment: First Fla Ins Agreement Final.pdf
Attachment: RFP 08 45 Ranking Final.pdf
32. Annual Liquid Asphalt Material: Annual Bid #08-49 (Amended)
Amount: $450,000.00
Recommended Action: Approve the award of Annual Bid #08-49; Annual Liquid Asphalt Material to North Florida Emulsions, Inc., Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc., and Florida Highway Products, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting specifications and authorize the chairperson, if applicable, to sign the purchase orders. A copy, if applicable, to be included in the Board’s minutes.
Attachment: 08 49 FR.pdf
Attachment: 081216 PO.pdf
Attachment: 081217 PO.pdf
Attachment: 081218 PO.pdf
33. APAC Southeast, Inc.: Change Order #3 to Purchase Order #080087. (Amended)
Amount: $2,490,000.00
Recommended Action: That the Board approve the Finance Report and issuance of Change Order #3 to Purchase Order #080087, issued to APAC Southeast, Inc. A copy, if applicable, to be included in the Board’s minutes.
Attachment: 080087 FR.pdf
Attachment: 080087 PO.pdf
Community Planning Group

34. Corrective County Deed to Bryan Walker
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: That the Board execute the Corrective County Deed to Bryan Walker for ingress/egress in the Rutledge area per Resolution 05-52.
Attachment: BryanWalker_RES_WD_CD_copies.pdf
Attachment: Corrective Deed Bryan Walker Final.pdf
35. First Baptist Church of Gainesville: Warranty Deed, Drainage Easement and Sidewalk Easement from First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Inc. (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve the Warranty Deed, Drainage Easement and Sidewalk Easement for the First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Inc. in connection with the proposed improvements to the intersection of NW County Road 241 and NW 39 Avenue.
Attachment: 1st Baptist Drainage Easement Final.pdf
Attachment: 1st Baptist Sidewalk Easement Final.pdf
Attachment: 1st Baptist Warranty Deed Final.pdf
36. Barr Hammock: Execution of a Grant Contract between Alachua County and Florida Communities Trust for the Barr Hammock - Levy Prairie Alachua County Forever Acquisition Project. (Amended)
Amount: $3,060,000.00 savings.
Recommended Action: Execute the Grant Contract between Alachua County and the Florida Communities Trust and authorize the Chairman’s signature; and authorize the County Manager to execute all related documents and amendments as needed to receive the grant.
Attachment: Exhibit 2 Levy Prairie Summary.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit 1 FCT Grant Agreement Levy Praire Final.pdf
37. Phifer Flatwoods:Execution of a Grant Contract between Alachua County and Florida Communities Trust for the Phifer Flatwoods Alachua County Forever Acquisition Project. (Amended)
Amount: $1,214,650.00 revenue.
Recommended Action: Execute the Grant Contract between Alachua County and the Florida Communities Trust and authorize the Chairman’s signature; and authorize the County Manager to execute all related documents and amendments as needed to receive the grant.
Attachment: Exhibit 2 Phifer Summary.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit 1 FCT Grant Agreement Phifer Flatwoods Final.pdf
15. Budget amendment moving operational and personal services budget from Public Works to Growth Management.(Amended) (Amended)
Amount: $56,191.00
Recommended Action: Approve budget amendment moving operational and personal services budget from Public Works to Growth Management.
Attachment: SrTransportationPlannerBudgetAmend.pdf
Community Services Group

38. Modification No. 1 to State of Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve Modification No. 1 to State of Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Contract No. 06DB-3K-03-11-H02 dated February 10, 2006 to extend the Agreement term up to August 10, 2008, to revise Program Budget and Scope of Work as per Attachment A and to revise the Activity Work Plan as per the attachment B; Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Modification Number 1 and Attachment A.
Attachment: Mod 1 to DCA CDBG Final.pdf
39. NHDC Subrecipient Agreement Amendment (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to SFY 2006-2007 SHIP Single Family Housing Development Award Agreement with NHDC to allow NHDC to purchase vacant in-fill lots in the City of Alachua and other areas outside the City of Hawthorne;
Attachment: NHDC SHIP 1st Amendment Final.pdf
40. Amendment No.1 to SFY 2005-2006 State Housing Inititives Partnership Special Needs Funding Award Agreement with Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, Inc. (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve Amendment No. 1 to SFY 2005-2006 SHIP Award Agreement with Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2008; approve and authorize Chair to sign the Amendment Agreement.
Attachment: Peaceful Paths SHIP 1st Amendment Final.pdf
41. Grant Application for Transportation Funding (Amended)
Amount: $397,160.00
Recommended Action: Approve grant application for 2007 U.S.C. Section 5311 Non-urbanized area Formula Program, administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Attachment: 5311 Grant App and Resolu Final.pdf
42. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Electronics Recycling Grant: Extension of Interfund Loan (Amended)
Amount: $75,000.00
Recommended Action: Approve the extension of the interfund loan for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Electronics Recycling Grant.
Attachment: 010808GreenSheetFDEPInnovativeExtLtr.pdf