BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MEETING AGENDA

 September 24, 2024

Administration Building,

4th Floor, BCC Meeting Room, 477 Houston Street,

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

4:00 PM



INVOCATION
Commissioner Compere
PLEDGE
Kelly James Gee II, AMCS, USN (Ret)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PET ADOPTIONS
SPECIAL STAFF RECOGNITION
VIDEOClay County Sheriff's Office Staff Recognition
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
VIDEO1.National 4-H Week (October 7-12, 2024)
VIDEO2.National Recovery Month (September 2024)
VIDEO3.National Hereditary Cancer Week (September 29, 2024 – October 5, 2024)
PRESENTATIONS
VIDEOEmployee Healthcare Update (T. Nagle)
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes September 10, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
5.Finance Business
The Finance Department business is submitted to request approval and
ratification by the Board for various warrants and disbursements in order
to meet the requirements of Ch. 136.06 (1) FL Statute. Acceptance and
disposal of various Board property and various documents are submitted
for the Board's information. At times, approval is requested for various
finance related issues.
6.Clay County Health Department Operation Agreement Year 2024-2025 (K. Smith)
Approval of Funding Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Health for the operation of the Clay County Health Department for the term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,059,097.00 related to operational cost.  This is the same amount as FY 23/24.  
7.Nonprofit Funding Agreement with Quigley House, Inc. for FY 2024/2025 (G. Gunn)

Approval of the Nonprofit Funding Agreement for FY24/25 with Quigley House, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $51,412.00, pending FY24/25 budget approval.  

 

Funding Source:

General fund - Aid to Private Organizations 

8.Approval of Multiple Franchise Agreements for Container Service (M. Towns)

Approval of new Franchise Agreements for Container Service for a term commencing October 1, 2024 and continuing through March 31, 2028:

 

1)   Allsite Contracting, Inc.

2)   Bee Hauling Services, Inc.

3)   Duval Multi-Residential Services, Inc. dba Community Disposal Services

4)   Freedom Waste Management, LLC

5)   United Site Services of Florida, LLC

6)   Waste Management Inc. of Florida

7)   Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.

 

Fees Deposited in Fund:

Solid Waste Fund-Environmental Service-Franchise Fee - Solid Waste

 

9.Addendum No. 44 to the Technical Consulting Services Agreement for Landfill Permit Services with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. (J. Wilkes)

Approval of Addendum No. 44 to Agreement No. 1992/1993-171 with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for Rosemary Hill landfill permit compliance services during FY 24/25, in the maximum amount of $187,000.00. 

 

Funding Source:

Solid Waste - Environmental Services - Engineering Arch & Appraisal

10.Eleventh Amendment to Owner’s Representative Services Agreement for the Bonded Transportation Program with WGI, Inc. (E. Dendor)

Approval of the Eleventh Amendment to Agreement No. 2019/2020-196 for Owner’s Representative Services for the Bonded Transportation Program with WGI, Inc. adding an additional subcontractor under the agreement and adjusting the Cost Reimbursement Services rates based on the average annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.

 

Funding Source:

2020 Bond Construction Fund - Sandridge-Henley-CR209 - Infrastructure
Project 4 CEI Services

11.Second Renewal and Modification to Agreement with the University of Florida Board of Trustees Re: UF/IFAS Extension Program Assistants (A. Wallau)

Approval of the Second Renewal and Modification to Agreement No. 2019/2020-204 with the University of Florida Board of Trustees which provides for the salary and benefits for three UF/IFAS Extension Program Assistants in the total amount of $144,097.48 annually. Term of the Agreement is 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025. 

 

Funding Source:

General Fund-Agricultural Agent-Professional Services

12.Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Clay County and Bradford County regarding usage of Clay County Gun Range (C. Grimm)
13.Ninth Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with St. Johns River State College Re: Operational Funding for the SJRSC Performing Arts Complex (K. Morgan)

Approval of Ninth Renewal to Agreement No. 98/99-80, Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Disbursement of Operational Funding at the St. Johns River State College (SJRSC) Performing Arts Complex with the District Board of Trustees, in the amount of $125,000 for each fiscal year. The term of this Renewal is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.  Approval is contingent upon approval of the budget for each fiscal year.

 

Funding Source:

Tourism (1st 2nd and 3rd Cent) Fund - Tourism (1st 2nd and 3rd Cent) - Thrasher-Horne Center-Arts

14.2025 Clay County Open TDC Grant Request (K. Morgan)

TDC unanimously (6-0 vote) recommends 2025 Clay County Open  - February 5-7, 2025 at Eagle Harbor Golf Club.

$14,000 Sports Marketing Grant.

(K. Morgan)

15.Town of Orange Park Fall Festival TDC Grant Request (K. Morgan)

TDC unanimously (6-0 vote) recommends Town of Orange Park Fall Festival - October 19 & 20, 2024 at Orange Park Town Hall.

Requesting $15,000 Event Marketing Grant.

(K. Morgan).

16.Bartram Trail Society Clay County Trail Funding (K. Morgan)

The Bartram Trail Society of Florida is working with Clay County Tourism, Parks & Recreation, Preservation Board, and Archives to create the itinerary/trail, marketing materials and marketing tools for Clay County's portion of the Bartram Trail. They have included quotes for website work, signage, brochure development, and more to stay within the brand of the Bartram Society of Florida. https://bartramtrailsociety.com/

TDC unanimously (6-0 vote) recommends up to $45,000 with a budget carry forward of $35,000 from FY23-24 Product Development.

Funding Source: FD1009 - CC1164 - Product Development 580100

17.Transfer from Reserves - Universal Collections Fund Contingency (R.Kantor)

Approval of budget transfer from Universal Collections Fund Reserve - Contingency in the amount of $516,252 for purchase of additional garbage cans needed for the County's new curbside collection service.

Funding Source: Universal Collection Fund / All Reserve Roll Up / Reserve - Contingency

VIDEO18.Approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners Granting "Area of Operation" Authority to the Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough County, Florida, to Operate its Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program (including issuing Mortgage Credit Certificates) within Clay County (T. Sumner)
19.County Insurance Premium for Property and Casualty Renewal (B. DiMaio)
Approval of Insurance Coverage Recommendations from the County's Agent of Record.  
20.Approval of Statutory Deed by Clay County to Frederic Depuydt, as Trustee of the 000 MS Land Trust dated September 1, 2024, for Parcel Id: 38-06-26-017881-000-00, and authorization for County Manager to execute all documents necessary to close the transaction (C. Risinger/C. Grimm)
Staff requests approval of the sale to the adjacent property owner for $3,000 and execution of the Statutory Warranty Deed. Further, approval of the County Manager to execute any closing documents necessary for the transaction.
VIDEO21.Approval of Type III Development Agreement Between Fleming Industrial Park, LLC and Clay County, Florida, for Parcel Nos. 02-05-25-008874-000-00 and 02-05-25-008871-003-00 and associated Access Easement Agreement between Fleming Industrial Park, LLC and Clay County for Parcel No. 02-05-25-008871-000-00 (C. Grimm)
DISCUSSION/UPDATES
VIDEO22.FCC Audit Update (H. Boucher)
VIDEO23.FCC Transition Plan Update (M. Dahlstrom/M. Towns)
OLD BUSINESS
VIDEO24.Grant Application with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Community Change Grant Program (M. Covey)
VIDEO25.FY 2024/2025 Schedule of Fees and Services (D.Sileo)
Approval of Resolution to adopt the FY 2024/2025 Schedule of Fees and Services for the Clay County Board of Commissioners. Resolution is effective October 1, 2024.
TIME CERTAIN - 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard.
VIDEO26.Public Hearing on the adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2024-21, which established the Governors Park South Community Development District, in order to amend the contract the boundaries of the Governors Park South Community Development District (C. Grimm)
VIDEO27.5:05 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard - Second and Final Public Hearing - Adoption of Final Millage and Budget for FY24/25
VIDEO28.Final Public Hearing to Consider ZON 24-0020, LDC Text Change for Rural Event Venues. (M. Brown)

Land Development Code Change to add a new Conditional Use of Rural Event Venue.

 

Staff requests a continuance to October 8th Board meeting.

VIDEO29.Public Hearing on the Approval of Grant Applications and Resolution with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Education and Promotion Facility Grant Program (M. Covey)
Approval to submit grant applications for Clay County Fairgrounds projects, including Cattlemen's Kitchen Event Center, Livestock Pavilion Phase II, Exhibit Hall #1, and Exhibit Halls #2A and 3. 

Approval of accompanying Resolution certifying that improvements related to these projects will serve a public purpose pursuant to Section 288.1175, Florida Statutes.
LETTERS FOR ACTION
VIDEO30.Discussion of Appointments to the Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) Board

The following application was received for re-appointment:

 

  • Michael "Chris" McNees (Seat 5)

 

Applications were received from the following individuals to fill seats 6 and 7:

 

  • Barry Allred
  • Michael Bourre
  • David McCall
  • Rian Ross
VIDEO31.Letter of Support for the Town of Orange Park’s application for the USDOT Reconnecting Communities Grant.
LETTERS OF DOCUMENTATION
32.Bid Opening Tabulations (K. Smith)

Bid Opening Tabulation for September 13, 2024:

A. RFB No. 23/24-115, Pond Treatment Spraying Services

VIDEO33.Tourist Development Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2024

TDC meeting minutes from July 17, 2024.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMISSION AUDITOR
COUNTY ATTORNEY
COUNTY MANAGER
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation to participate in this matter should contact the Clay County ADA Coordinator by mail at Post Office Box 1366, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, or by telephone at number (904) 269-6347 no later than three (3) days prior to the hearing or proceeding for which this notice has been given. Hearing impaired persons can access the foregoing telephone number by contacting the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).