BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MEETING AGENDA

 March 26, 2024

Administration Building,

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

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

4:00 PM



INVOCATION
Commissioner Compere
PLEDGE
Paulo Osorio, Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, Retired
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PET ADOPTIONS
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
VIDEO1.American Red Cross Month (March 2024)
VIDEO2.Water Conservation Month (April 2024)
PRESENTATIONS
VIDEOClay County Agricultural Fair
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
4.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.
5.Bid 23/24-047, County Right-of-Way Mowing Services (North) (K. Smith)
Approval to Post Notice of Intent to Award Bid 23/24-047, County Right-of-Way Mowing Services (North) to Florida Lawn Medics, LLC, at the unit costs provided in the Bid submittal for litter removal, mowing, trimming, edging, and removal of small trees and shrubs. Approval of award will be effective after the 72 hour protest period has expired.
6.Bid 23/24-052, County Right-of-Way Mowing Services (South) (K. Smith)
Approval to Post Notice of Intent to Award Bid 23/24-052, County Right-of-Way Mowing Services (South) to Florida Lawn Medics, LLC, at the unit costs provided in the Bid submittal for litter removal, mowing, trimming, removal of small trees and shrubs and edging. Approval of award will be effective after the 72 hour protest period has expired. 
7.RFP No. 23/24-026, Veterans Park Feasibility Study and Site Plan (K. Smith)

Approval to accept staff's ranking and selection of the top ranked Firm, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for RFP No. 23/24-026, Veterans Park Feasibility Study and Site Plan. Approval will be effective after the 72-hour protest period has expired.  

 

1. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - 92.7 (Phase 1 = $85,000 Phase 2 = $90,000 = $175,000) 

2. Halff Associates, Inc. - 89 (Phase 1 = $160,000 Phase 2 = $90,000 = $250,000)

3. Pond & Company, Inc. - 88 (Phase 1 = $63,390 Phase 2 = $72,765 = $136,155)

4. Matthews | DCCM - 80.7 (Phase 1 = $48,000 Phase 2 = $22,000 = $70,000)

 

A committee consisting of the Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning, Special Projects Coordinator of Economic and Development Services, and the Director of Parks and Recreation performed the evaluation and ranking of the responses received. Evaluation was based on Qualifications, Previous Work, Approach/Methodology, Timeline, Reference and Fee Structure. This is funded by ARPA therefore Firms were informed that Services must be completed by Sept. 30, 2024. If desired, the Board may request presentations from the Firms.  The RFP stated that Phase 2 was contingent upon the outcome and acceptance of Phase 1.  An Agreement will be negotiated and brought back to the Board for approval. 

 

Funding Source:
American Rescue Plan Fund - All Grants Organization - Professional Services - Veterans Park Feasibility Study and Site Plan

 

8.Fourteenth Renewal to Agreement No. 2009/2010-88 for the Continued Licensing, Maintenance, and Support of the GIS Software System (ArcGIS) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) (D. Hane)

A) Approval of the Fourteenth Renewal to Agreement No. 2009/2010-88 for the Continued Licensing, Maintenance, and Support of the GIS Software System (ArcGIS) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) in the amount of $39,240.00 beginning May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. 

B) Additional approval of Advanced Payment for the annual cost.

Funding Source:
General Fund - Management Information Systems - Repairs and Maintenance

9.Development and Mobility Fee Credit Agreement between VCP Oak Leaf, LLC and Clay County, Florida. (C. Grimm)
10.Approval of Amendment to Agreement relating to Reverter in Deed between the County and BFC Partnership, Limited, for the Blanding Blvd./Old Jennings Road Ponds (Agreement/Contract #2021/2022-53 AM1) (C. Grimm)
11.Agreements for Professional Architectural Continuing Services (K. Smith)

Approval of the Continuing General Architectural/Engineering Consulting services Agreements with the Firms listed below for a variety of County projects as needed. The Agreements are for a term of two (2) years at the rates specified within the Agreements.  The Board awarded to 7 Firms, the remaining Agreements will be brought to the Board for approval upon final negotiations. 

 

1. Bhide & Hall Architects

2. Dasher Hurst Architects, P.A.

3. PQH Group Design, Inc

4. Walker Architects, Inc.

 

Funding Sources:

Various Accounts

12.Acceptance of the Shadowcrest at Rolling Hills Subdivision (R. Smith)

Acceptance of the Shadowcrest at Rolling Hills Subdivision by the County for maintenance with the creation of a MSBU.

13.Acceptance for Final Plat for Recording - Rolling View Boulevard (District 5, Comm. Burke)(R. Smith)
The staff has reviewed and recommends that the Board accept and approve the final plat of Rolling View Boulevard for recording.
14.Agreement Governing Fixed Capital Outlay Grants and Aids between Clay County and State of Florida Department of Children and Families and Letter of Intent/Facility Program (M. Covey)

Approval of the Agreement Governing Fixed Capital Outlay Grants and Aids between Clay County and State of Florida Department of Children and Families and Letter of Intent/Facility Program in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 towards a project for the Construction of a Substance Use Disorder Recovery Center.   All funds for this project will be disbursed on or before June 30, 2028.  

Funding Source:

Revenue - TBD with Budget Resolution

 

15.Permanent Easement from Clay County to Clay Electric (C. Grimm)
16.Construction & Maintenance Agreement with State of Florida Department of Transportation Re: SR 21/Blanding Blvd. From South of Wells Road to Duval County Line, Financial Project Id. No.:446808-2-52-01 and Authorizing Resolution (R. Smith)

A) Approval of the Construction & Maintenance Agreement with State of Florida Department of Transportation, Financial Project Id. No.:446808-2-52-01, Re: SR 21/Blanding Blvd. From South of Wells Road to Duval County Line.

B) Approval of the accompanying Authorizing Resolution.

Funding Source:

N/A 

17.Historical Society of Penney Farms (K. Morgan)
TDC unanimously (7-0 vote) recommends TDC funds pay for printing of brochures for Historical Society of Penney Farms and Clay County Historical Society.
18.Lacrosse Tournament TDC Grant Request (K. Morgan)
TDC unanimously (7-0 vote) recommends Lacrosse tournament - April 6-7, 2024 at the Clay County Regional Sports Complex. Requesting $30,000.
19.Town of Orange Park KidsFest TDC Grant Request (K. Morgan)
TDC unanimously (7-0 vote) recommends Town of Orange Park KidsFest - April 20-21, 2024 at the Town of Orange Park Town Hall Park. Requesting $3,500.
20.Ignite Dance Competition TDC Grant Request (K. Morgan)
TDC unanimously (7-0 vote) recommends Ignite Dance Competition - May 10-12, 2024 at the Thrasher-Horne Center. Requesting $5,000.
21.Fourth Modification to Subgrant Agreement No. 2019/2020-111 for Flood Mitigation Assistance re: Lazy Acres Road with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (M. Covey)

A) Approval of the Fourth Modification to Subgrant Agreement No. 2019/2020-111 for Flood Mitigation Assistance re: Lazy Acres Road with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, increasing the federal funding in the amount of $34,650.00 and reinstating and extending the agreement through January 31, 2025.

B) Approval of the Accompanying Budget Resolution.

Funding Source(Revenue):

General Fund - All Grants Organization - Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 4055 Lazy Acres Rd - Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant-Lazy Acres Road - Federal Grants - Physical Environment 

22.Bid No. 22/23-080, 4055 Lazy Acres Road External Stairway Construction (K. Smith)

Approval to post Notice of Intent to Award Bid No. 22/23-080, 4055 Lazy Acres Road External Stairway Reconstruction (Re-Bid) to Keystone Custom Builders, Inc. in the amount of $38,500.00. Approval will be effective after the 72 hour protest period has expired. 

 

Funding Source:

General Fund - All Grants Organization - Flood Mitigation Assistants (FMA) 4055 Lazy Acres Rd - Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant - Lazy Acres Road - Other Contractual Services 

23.Fourth Amendment to Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Agreement No. 2019/2020-112 with Stephen M. Williams (M. Mosley)

Approval of Fourth Amendment to Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Agreement No. 2019/2020-112 with Stephen M. Williams reinstating and extending the term of the Agreement through January 31, 2025.  

Funding Source: 

General Fund - All Grants Organization - Flood Mitigation Assistants (FMA) 4055 Lazy Acres Rd - Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant - Lazy Acres Road - Other Contractual Services 

 

24.Mitigation Credit Purchase Agreement with Nochaway Mitigation Preserve, LLC (K. Smith)

A) Approval of the Mitigation Credit Purchase Agreement with Nochaway Mitigation Preserve, LLC for the purchase of Mitigation Credits in the amount of $182,000.00 regarding the development of the Clay County Animal Shelter.  

B) Approval of Advanced Payment of the Deposit in the amount of $27,300.00.

DISCUSSION/UPDATES
VIDEO25.Follow up related to CIP and Municipal Financing (T. Nagle)
NEW BUSINESS
VIDEO26.RFP No. 23/24-040, Design-Build of the Traffic Signal at Eagle Landing Parkway and Oakleaf Plantation Parkway (K. Smith)

Approval to reject the proposal received from Baker Consulting & Engineering, LLC for RFP No. 23/24-040, Design-Build of the Traffic Signal at Eagle Landing Parkway and Oakleaf Plantation Parkway. The proposal received is over budget. Staff will re-evaluate the project to determine the best method to procure the services needed. 

 

1. Baker Consulting & Engineering, LLC - 80.00

 

A committee consisting of the Deputy Director of Engineering, Traffic Control Division Coordinator, and Economic & Development Services Coordinator performed the evaluation of the responses received.  Baker Consulting & Engineering, LLC. is qualified to do the work as demonstrated in the scoring however the design build cost exceeds budget. 

 

VIDEO27.Bid No. 23/24-045, Onsite Concrete and Asphalt Milling Crushing (K. Smith)

Approval to post the Notice of Intent to Award Bid No. 23/24-045, Onsite Concrete and Asphalt Mill Crushing to Knepps Construction & Excavating of Florida, LLC at the unit prices provided in the Bid submittal.  The contractor will be paid only for tonnage reported by weight tickets provided to the Clay County Project Manager or designee. The agreement will remain in effect for two (2) years from the date of award by the Board. Approval of award will be effective after the 72-hour protest period has expired.  

 

 

Funding Source:

Transportation Trust Fund - Public Works - Other Contractual Services

VIDEO28.Federal Purchasing Policy (K. Smith)
Approval of Federal Purchasing Policy and accompanying Resolution.  The County previously had a Board adopted CDBG Policy which was in need of updating.  The revised Policy has been updated to match the County's current Purchasing Policy, any new Federal requirements and will be utilized for all Federal procurements when applicable. 
VIDEO29.Planning Districts Map update (D. Selig)
Discussion of Planning District names. Based on the Board's direction, Staff will bring a resolution and revised map on consent for the April 9th agenda.
TIME CERTAIN - 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard.
VIDEO30.Final 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.

Staff requests a continuance  of this item and designation of Zoning In Progress.

VIDEO31.Final Public Hearing to consider adoption of ZON-24-0005 (renumbering of Art. III, Sec. 3-5) (D. Selig)
This application is a Staff initiated amendment to Article III. Sec. 3-5 Conditional Uses. The amendment will renumber the list of conditional uses to bring them back into alphabetical order. The amendment will also reserve certain numbers in advance of a proposed amendment to add regulations related to aircraft and airports. No new conditional uses are proposed by this amendment nor are any conditional uses changed by this amendment.
VIDEO32.Final Public Hearing to consider COMP 24-0001. (District 2, Comm. Compere) (B. Carson)
This application is a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment  to change 7.71 acres from Rural Residential (RR) to Branan Field Master Planned Community (BF MPC)
VIDEO33.Public Hearing to Consider Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan (M. Covey/G. Gunn)
LETTERS FOR ACTION
VIDEO34.Discussion of Appointment to the Board of Adjustments

The following individuals are seeking re-appointment to their seats on the Board of Adjustments:

 

  • Thomas Goldsbury
  • Brandon Ludwig
  • Brian Kraut
LETTERS OF DOCUMENTATION
35.Bid Opening Tabulations (K. Smith)

Bid Opening Tabulation for March 5, 2024:

A. RFP No. 23/24-026, Veterans Park Feasibility Study and Site Plan

 

Bid Opening Tabulation for March 8, 2024:

A. RFB No. 23/24-045, Onsite Concrete and Asphalt Milling Crushing Services

 

Bid Opening Tabulation for March 12, 2024:

A. RFB No. 23/24-039, Walter Odum Drainage Project (ARPA)

 

Bid Opening Tabulations for March 15, 2024:

A. RFB No. 23/24-008, Ronnie Van Zant Park Stabilization, Docks, and Erosion Control Project (ARPA)

B. RFB 23/24-038, Inspections, Maintenance, and Repair of Fire Suppression Equipment

C. RFB No. 23/24-047 County Right-of-Way Mowing Services (North)

D. RFB No. 23/24-052, County Right-of-Way Mowing Services (South)

36.TDC Meeting Minutes from 1.10.24
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMISSION AUDITOR
COUNTY ATTORNEY
COUNTY MANAGER
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

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