BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MEETING AGENDA

 March 12, 2024

Administration Building,

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

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

4:00 PM



INVOCATION
Commissioner Cella
PLEDGE
David Treffinger, Specialist, U.S. Army
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PET ADOPTIONS
SPECIAL STAFF RECOGNITION
VIDEOAnimal Services Employees Recognition of Awards
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
VIDEO1.National Vietnam Veterans Day (March 29, 2024)
VIDEO2.National Procurement Month (March 2024)
VIDEO3.Government Finance Professionals Week (March 18-22, 2024)
DECLARATIONS
VIDEO4.Women’s History Month (March 2024)
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
VIDEO5.Investment Committee Update (T. Green)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes and Attachments, February 27, 2024.
7.Board of County Commissioners Workshop Meeting Minutes - The Agricola Property, February 27, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
8.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.
9.Interim Agreement and Site Access Agreements with Fortress Secured, LLC (C. LeRoy)

Approval of the Interim Agreement and Site Access Agreements with Fortress Secured, LLC for the Delivery of Two Fire Station Facilities (Stations 1 and 22) in the amount of $1,268,760.00 for Pre-Development Activities.  Details of the Pre-Development Activities and estimated dates are identified in Exhibit A and B.   

 

Funding Sources:

Capital Improvement Fund - Fire Station 22-Fleming Island - Buildings

Capital Improvement Fund - Fire Station 1-Branan Field - Buildings

10.Bid No. 23/24-041, Document Scanning Services (D. Hane)

Approval to post Notice of Intent to Award Bid No. 23/24-041, Document Scanning Services to ImageStoreHouse, LLC at the unit costs provided in the bid submittal as needed.  Approval of award will be effective after the 72-hour protest period has expired.

 

Funding Source: Various

11.Acceptance for Final Plat for Recording - Creekview Trail Area 2 (District 5, Comm. Burke)(R. Smith)
The staff has reviewed and recommends that the Board accept and approve the final plat of Creekview Trail Area 2 for recording.
12.Acceptance for Final Plat for Recording - Jennings Farm (District 5, Comm. Burke)(R. Smith)
The staff has reviewed and recommends that the Board accept and approve the final plat of Jennings Farm for recording.
VIDEO13.Acceptance for Final Plat for Recording - Russell Retreat (District 5, Comm. Burke)(R. Smith)
The staff has reviewed and recommends that the Board accept and approve the final plat of Russell Retreat for recording.
VIDEO14.Acceptance for Final Replat for Recording- Dale Court Replat (District 4, Comm. Condon)
The staff has reviewed and recommends that the Board accept and approve the final replat of Dale Court for recording.
15.Approval of Donation of Surplus Property (C. Grimm)
VIDEO16.Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. regarding Russell Road (CR 209) Roadway Widening for Bonded Transportation Program Project 2 (E. Dendor)

A) Approval of the Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the widening and installation of a new crossing surface and railroad warning devices through the crossing on Russell Road (CR 209) regarding the Bonded Transportation Program, Project 2. CSX estimates that the cost of construction (reimbursable expenses) will be in the amount of $1,047,845.00 and will be completed on or about June 26, 2026.  

B) Approval of Payment of Advanced Deposit. 

Funding Source:

2020 Bond Construction Fund - CR209-US17 to CR315B - Infrastructure

17.Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant Agreement with State of Florida, Department of Commerce (M. Covey)

A) Approval of the Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Commerce, (Grant No. G0111) Re: design and construction of a new half-mile section collector road, Pringle Road, and enhancements to a quarter-mile section arterial road, County Road 218.  Grant funding will not exceed $3,562,500.00 with the County providing a 25% match in the amount of $1,187,500.00.  All funds must be expended by June 30, 2028. 

 

B) Approval of accompanying Authorizing Resolution.

 

C) Approval of accompanying Budget Resolution.

 

Funding Source for Match:

CIP Fund - Spencer Industrial Complex - Infrastructure

18.Satisfactions of Mortgage for Mercy Support Services, Traver, Jones and Shaver. (T. Sumner)
19.Budget Resolution to Establish CareerSource Northeast Florida Grant (M.Covey)

Approval of Budget Resolution in the total amount of $109,034.78 to record grant revenue received from CareerSource Northeast Florida in the amount of $40,000. This grant requires a match in the amount of $69,034.78. These funds are to be used for Paramedic Training.

Funding Source (Revenue): General and Fire Control MSTU Funds / Contributions/Donations

 

20.Lutheran Services Florida Purchase Order Agreement (M. Covey)

A) Approval of Purchase Order Agreement with Lutheran Services Florida in the amount of $1,897,349 for Substance Use Disorder Projects.  The term of the Agreement is effective March 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. 

B)  Approval of accompanying Budget Resolution.

C) Approval of Delegation of Authority Letter delegating the County Manager as Authorized Agent to execute agreements and/or documents related to the Lutheran Services Florida Purchase Order Agreement.

 

Funding Source (Revenue):

Opioid Settlement Fund - Opioid Settlement - Lutheran Services Florida - Various Projects

21.Approval of a Resolution supporting the State of Florida's Designation of that portion of S.R. 16 in Clay County between County Road 225 and Rifle Range Road as Constantinos "Gus" Kopelousos Memorial Highway (C. Grimm)
DISCUSSION/UPDATES
VIDEO22.Progress Report on the Bonded Transportation Program (E. Dendor)
OLD BUSINESS
VIDEO23.Municipal Financing (T. Nagle)
NEW BUSINESS
VIDEO24.Proposed Revisions to the Sponsorship and Donation Policy (G. Biastre/M. Covey)
VIDEO25.Lien Reduction

Case No. CE-22-018, 4060 Sunnyside Drive, Middleburg, Florida

Michael P. Sinclair and Susan E. Sinclair, previous property owners

Ana Kessler, current property owner

TIME CERTAIN - 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard.
VIDEO26.Final Public Hearing to consider adoption of ZON-23-00029 (Airport Code Art. III and XII) (D. Selig)

A. A zoning text amendment to add regulations related to the use of aircraft and airports to Article III of the land development code.

B. A text amendment to create an Airport Zoning Commission and add mailing notice requirements specific to airport property owners to Article XII.

 

This item was continued to May.

VIDEO27.Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the entry into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase by the County of real property necessary for the Bonded Transportation Program, more particularly described as a portion of Tax Parcel No. 46-05-26-010224-000-00, and authorization for County Manager to execute all documents necessary to close the acquisition (C. Grimm/E. Dendor)
VIDEO28.First Public Hearing to Consider ZON-24-0003, Proposal Addressing Land Clearing Disposal Conditional Use (E. Lehman, D. Selig)
This proposed change reduces the zoning districts that allow for land clearing debris off-site disposal facility as a conditional use and clarifies that the disposal is for off-site debris only.
LETTERS FOR ACTION
VIDEO29.Discussion of Appointments to the Southeast Clay Citizens Advisory Committee
As provided for in Section 12-10(1))e) of the Land Development Code, the Southeast Clay Citizens Advisory Committee wishes to proceed with the formation of its Committee and with the appointment of up to 6 members to serve on the Committee.
VIDEO30.Letter of Support for SJR State College's Workforce Construction Project
VIDEO31.Letter of Support for the City of Green Cove Springs' Florida Boater Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant Application.
LETTERS OF DOCUMENTATION
VIDEO32.Bid Opening Tabulations (K. Smith)

Bid Opening Tabulation for February 20, 2024:

A. RFP No. 23/24-040, Design-Build of the Traffic Signal at Eagle Landing Parkway and Oakleaf Plantation Parkway

PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMISSION AUDITOR
COUNTY ATTORNEY
COUNTY MANAGER
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

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