BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MEETING AGENDA

 November 12, 2024

Administration Building,

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

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

4:00 PM



INVOCATION
Commissioner Cella
PLEDGE
CW4, Richard N. Schaefer, US Army (Ret.)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PET ADOPTIONS
SPECIAL STAFF RECOGNITION
VIDEOMike Cella
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
VIDEO1.National Adoption Month (November 2024)
VIDEO2.Farm City Week (November 20-27, 2024)
DECLARATIONS
VIDEO3.National American Indian Heritage Month (November 2024)
PRESENTATIONS
VIDEONaval Air Station Jacksonville Presentation to Clay County Fire Department (Fire Chief Mark Brusoe)
VIDEOFire Watch Project Presentation and approval of Funding Agreement (N. Howland)
VIDEOFlooding Vulnerability Assessment and Resilient Florida Grant Program Final Presentation (J. Gregory)
VIDEOClay County Utility Authority Rate Study (J. Johnston)
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes October 22, 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.Agreement for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for CR 220 Widening Phase 1 with GAI Consultants (R. Smith/K. Smith)

Approval of the Agreement for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services (CEI) for CR220 Widening Phase 1 with GAI Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,160,952.59.  The Agreement will continue through the duration of construction which is estimated to be complete in March of 2026.

Funding Sources: 

  • Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects Fund - Capital Improvement Element - CR220 Quadrant Intersection - Infrastructure 
  • Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects Fund - Capital Improvement Element - State-Funded Grant Agreement CR 220 from SR 21 to W of Henley - CR220 SR21 to Henley - Infrastructure
VIDEO7.Resolution by Mutual Agreement regarding Pond Treatment Spraying Services Bid Protest
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement regarding Bid No. 23/24-115, Pond Treatment Spraying Services Bid Protest.
8.Approval of Waste Management Scholarship Program process. (G. Biastre/M. Covey)
9.Safe Streets for All Grant Agreement (M. Covey)

A)  Approval of the FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement with the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the development of a comprehensive Safety Action Plan at the cost of $375,655.00 ($300,524.00 USDOT / $75,131.00 Local Funding). 

B)  Approval of the accompanying Budget Resolution.

Funding Source/Revenue:

Unincorporated Municipal Services MSTU Fund / All Grants Organization / Safe Streets and Roads for All FY2023 / Safe Streets and Roads for All – FY2023 / Federal Grants – Transportation

10.Delegation of Authority Letter related to Federally-Funded Subawards and Grant Agreements with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton (M. Covey/T. Devin)
Approval of Delegation of Authority Letter approving the County Manager as the Authorized Agent to execute agreements and/or documents related to Federally Funded Subawards and Grant Agreements with the Florida Division of Emergency Management awarded to Clay County for DR-4806-Hurricane Debby and for the anticipated Subawards for Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
11.Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Clay County and the Clay County Utility Authority re: Road Work and Utility Work for BTP Project 5
12.Fourteenth Amendment to Professional Engineering Design Consultant Services Agreement for the Bonded Transportation Program Construction Management At Risk Group #2 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (E. Dendor)

Approval of the Fourteenth Amendment to Agreement No. 2020/2021-213 for Professional Engineering Design Consultant Services for the Bonded Transportation Program Construction Management at Risk Group #2 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in the amount of $116,704.13 for Utility Work in connection to Project #5.

Funding Source:

2020 Bond Construction Fund

Mobility - Branan Field-Oakleaf Fund

13.Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Clay County and the Clay County Utility Authority re: Road Work and Utility Work for BTP Project 3B
14.Eighth Amendment to Professional Engineering Design Consultant Services Agreement for the Bonded Transportation Program Construction Management at Risk Group #1 with GAI Consultants, Inc. (E. Dendor)

Approval of the Eighth Amendment to Agreement No. 2020/2021-228 for Professional Engineering Design Consultant Services for the Bonded Transportation Program Construction Management at Risk Group #1 with GAI Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $23,367.46 for the CCUA design work.

Funding Source:

American Rescue Plan Fund 2020 Bond Construction Fund Mobility-Lake Asbury-GCS Fund CR209 - CR315B-Sandridge - Infrastructure

15.First Amendment to the Phase 2 Construction Agreement of the Bonded Transportation Program CMAR Group #1, Project 3B with Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. (E. Dendor)

Approval of the First Amendment to Agreement No. 2023/2024-78 for the Phase 2 Construction of the Bonded Transportation Program CMAR Group #1, Project 3B with Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. in the amount of $72,973.85 for the CCUA utility work.

Funding Sources:

TBD with True Up

16.Approval of Resolution of No-Objection to Feed Mill Stewardship District (C. Grimm)
17.Third Amendment to Groundskeeping Services Agreement for Clay County Facilities with Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. (G. Price)

Approval of the Third Amendment to Agreement No. 2022/2023-266 for Groundskeeping Services for Clay County Facilities with Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. to include an additional property to the mowing schedule in the amount of $94.63 per cut ($4,163.72 annually) increasing the total contract cost to $115,551.05.  

Funding Source:

General Fund - Building Maintenance - Repairs & Maint

18.First Amendment to Mowing Services Agreement for Clay County Parks with Florida Lawn Medics, LLC (J. Pierce)

Approval of the First Amendment to Agreement No. 2022/2023-205 for Mowing Services for County Parks with Florida Lawn Medics, LLC. to include ten (10) additional locations increasing the annual total in the amount of $134,670.00.  

Funding Source:

General Fund - Mowing & Agronomics - Grounds Maintenance - Repairs & Maintenance

VIDEO19.Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Annual Report (T. Sumner)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Local Housing Incentive Strategies Report, which was adopted by the Committee during a public hearing held on October 17, 2024 in accordance with Section 420.9076, Florida Statutes.

20.Satisfaction of Mortgage for Smith, Crawford, Dilleneter and Hartwig
21.Funding Agreement with FDOT for Pedestrian Improvements on Evergreen Lane (R. Smith)

A) Approval of Local Agency Program Agreement with FDOT for pedestrian improvements on Evergreen Lane, in the amount of $1,337,371.00.  Project must be completed on or before 6/30/2026.

B) Approval of the accompanying Authorizing Resolution. 

C) Approval of the accompanying Budget Resolution.

Funding Source/Revenue:

Transportation Trust Fund / All Grants Organization / Pedestrian Improvements on Evergreen Lane / Evergreen Lane – Construction and CEI / Federal Grants – Transportation

22.Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the Clay County Sheriff (D. Morrison)

Approval of the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the fiscal year ending 9/30/2024. This document signifies equitable sharing and seized assets.

Funding Source:

Not Applicable

23.New Franchise Agreements for Container Service through March 31, 2028 (M. Towns)

Approval of new Franchise Agreements for Container Service for a term commencing on the effective date and continuing through March 31, 2028.

1)  Atlantic Disposal LLC

2)  ATS FIX, LLC

3)  C&M Builders Inc. dba CK Dumpsters

4)  Evergreen Waste Services, LLC

5)  Veterans Commercial Corp.

 

Fees Deposited in Fund:

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

24.Transfer and Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (R. Smith)

Approval of the Transfer and Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Transfer of Property connected to the CR 220 project. Properties are located at various locations within the project development area. 

Funding Source:

Not Applicable

25.Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Clay County and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Tampa Field Division, regarding usage of Clay County Gun Range (C. Grimm)
26.Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Clay County and the United States Postal Inspection Service-Miami Division, regarding usage of Clay County Gun Range (C. Grimm)
27.Approval of transfer of Parcel ID: 38-06-26-017950-000-00 to Operation Lifeline, Inc. to include: (a) Land Use Restriction Agreement between Clay County and Operation Lifeline, Inc. and (b) Statutory Deed by Clay County to Operation Lifeline, Inc., and (c) authorization for County Manager to execute all documents necessary to close the transaction (C. Risinger/C. Grimm)
28.Grant Agreement with Florida Commerce for the Regional Sports Complex (M. Covey)

A) Approval of Agreement HL271 with Florida Commerce for parking improvements and a cross-country course in the amount of $500,000.00

B)  Approval of the accompanying Budget Resolution.

Funding Source/Revenue:

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects Fund / All Grants Organization / Regional Sports Complex / Sports Complex Phase II / State Grants – Culture and Recreation

29.TDC Sports Grant - Lacrosse Tournament (K, Morgan)

TDC Sports Event Grant - TDC vote: 

Lacrosse Tournament of 10u and high school teams will play at Plantation Sports Complex and Thunderbolt Park on November 23-24, 2024. Requesting: $40,000

 

TDC Vote: 6-0 to award a Sports Event Grant in the amount of $30,000.

DISCUSSION/UPDATES
VIDEO30.Progress Report on the Bonded Transportation Program (E. Dendor)
VIDEO31.Brief on Road List (R. Smith)
VIDEO32.Welcome Monument Signs (K. Morgan)
Staff recommendations of priority of next locations for welcome monument signage already budgeted in Tourism Budget. 
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
VIDEO33.Library Services - Long Range Plan 2025-2028
Discussion and approval of the Clay County Library's 2025-2028 Long Range Plan.
VIDEO34.Discussion of the State and Local Government Series Securities (SLGS) and Boards direction. (T. Green)
VIDEO35.RFQ No. 23/24-079, General Engineering Consulting Services for Planning and Design of SUN Trail along Old Jennings Road and Long Bay Road (K. Smith)

Review of Staff's ranking of the submittals received for RFQ No. 23/24-079, General Engineering Consulting Services for Planning and Design of SUN Trail along Old Jennings Road and Long Bay Road. Per the Purchasing Policy, it is recommended that formal presentations be requested in situations where the initial evaluation ranking is within .50 points, unless otherwise determined to be unnecessary.  If desired, the Board may request presentation from a minimum of the top three (3) ranked Consultant. 

 

1. GAI Consultants, Inc.  - 83.9

2. Connelly & Wicker, LLC - 83.75

3. WGI, Inc. - 82.43

4. England-Thims & Miller, Inc. - 79.2

5. Matthews Design Group, LLC - 74.17

6. Baker Consulting & Engineering, LLC - 65.17

7. North Florida Professional Services, Inc. - 64.33

 

A committee consisting of the Grants Director, Deputy Director of Capital Projects Management, and Engineering Director performed the evaluation and ranking of the responses received. 

 

If awarded, approval of award will be effective after the 72-hour protest period has expired. An Agreement will be negotiated and brought back to the Board for approval. 

 

Funding Source: Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project Fund - All Grants Organization - SUNTrail Long Bay Old Jennings to Live Oak Lane - Infrastructure 

TIME CERTAIN - 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard.
VIDEO36.Final Public Hearing on a request to allow a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensing Facility within 500 feet from a Private School Parcel.(District 1, Comm. Cella)(M.Brown)
Request to locate a medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facility within 500 feet from the real property comprising and public or private school.
VIDEO37.Public Hearing on the adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2023-7, which established Lakes at Bella Lago Community Development District, in order to amend and expand the boundaries of Lakes at Bella Lago Community Development District (C. Grimm)
VIDEO38.Public Hearing on the adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2021-20, which established Creekview Community Development District, in order to amend and expand the boundaries of Creekview Community Development District (C. Grimm)
VIDEO39.Public Hearing on Petition and adoption of an Ordinance creating The District at Oakleaf Community Development District (C. Grimm)

Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc., has submitted to the Board a petition to establish The District at Oakleaf Community Development District within an approximately 55.83-acre tract situated solely within unincorporated Clay County.

VIDEO40.Final Public Hearing to consider adoption of PUD 24-0006. (District 1, Comm. Cella) (J. Bryla)

This application is a Rezoning  to change 62.64 acres from Agricultural Residential District (AR) to Planned Unit Development District (PUD).

 

The Planning Commission continued this item to their December 3rd meeting.

VIDEO41.Final Public Hearing to consider adoption of COMP 24-0022 and PUD 24-0007. (District 5, Comm. Burke) (D. Selig)

A. COMP 24-0022

This application is a FLUM Amendment to change 21.22 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to Rural Fringe (RF).

 

B. PUD 24-0007

This application is a Rezoning to change from Agricultural District (AG) and Agricultural Residential District (AR) to Planned Unit Development District (PUD). 

LETTERS FOR ACTION
VIDEO42.Discussion of Appointment to the Clay County Historic Preservation Board
An application was received from Shawn Atwell requesting appointment to the Board as a District 1 member.
VIDEO43.Acceptance of Resignation from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)
Carolyn Edwards, Not-for-Profit Provider, has submitted her resignation from the Board affective December 1, 2024 due to her upcoming retirement from the Clay County Habitat.
VIDEO44.Approval of FS Section 30.49(4) notice to CCSO of their FY 2024/2025 adopted budget.
LETTERS OF DOCUMENTATION
VIDEO45.Bid Opening Tabulations (K. Smith)

Bid Opening Tabulation for October 29, 2024:

A. RFP No. 23/24-109, Master Banking Services

PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMISSION AUDITOR
COUNTY ATTORNEY
COUNTY MANAGER
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

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