Clearwater, Florida, May 22, 2001

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1 Clearwater, Florida, May 22, 2001 The Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Pinellas met in regular session in the County Commission Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida, at 9:38 A.M. on this date with the following members present: Calvin D. Harris, Chairman; Barbara Sheen Todd, Vice-Chairman; Robert B. Stewart; Karen Williams Seel; Susan Latvala; John Morroni; and Kenneth T. Welch. Absent: None. Also Present: Susan H. Churuti, County Attorney; D. Gay Lancaster, Interim County Administrator; C. R. Short, Chief Deputy Clerk; and Mary Ann Penhale and Cathy Fickley, Board Reporters. Deacon Joseph Polcari, St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater, pronounced the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Latvala. A G E N D A INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the Flag of the United States of America PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS A. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Any Person Wishing to Speak at this Time (Excluding Issues on the Agenda or Previously Acted on by the BCC) Must Have a Card Filled Out and Turned in to Staff at the Administrative Table Located at the Front of the Board Room. B. CONSENT AGENDA CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meetings Held on May 1 and May 8, Reports: a. Audit Report No Dated May 17, Audit of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Operations. b. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Amended General Fund Revenue Estimates for this Fiscal Year and for the Next Two Years. 2478

2 c. Pinellas County Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, Other Approvals: a. General: 1. Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners Authorize the Issuance of a Check in the Amount of $4, for Tax Deed Surplus Certificate No of 1994, Payable to Frances H. Dory, c/o Bruce M. Harlan, Esquire, 326 Belcher Road North, Clearwater, FL b. Satisfactions of Judgments and Liens. 4. Miscellaneous Items to be Received for Filing: a. Resolution of the City of Pinellas Park Requesting that Governing Bodies of the Towns of Indian Shores, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach and the Cities of Madeira Beach, Seminole and Kenneth City Adopt Resolutions Supporting the Efforts of the City of Pinellas Park to Insure that Pinellas County will Honor its Previous Commitment to Provide One-Third of the Necessary Funding for the Proposed Park Boulevard Drainage Improvements. b. Correspondence from the City of Pinellas Park Regarding Ordinances Nos and 1864 Voluntarily Annexing Certain Property, Public Hearing Held May 10, c. City of Largo Notice of Annexation Public Hearing Held May 15, 2001 Regarding Ordinances Nos and d. City of Clearwater Public Hearing Notice of Annexation, Land Use Plan and Zoning Atlas Amendments Regarding Ordinances Nos through , through and through Held May 17, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Budget and Finance 5. Budget Amendments: None. Public Works 2479

3 6. Approval of Award of Bid - Lawn and Ground Maintenance - Mosquito Control. 7. Approval of Subdivision Plats and Related Items - None. General 8. Approval of Option of Renewals: a. Alkaline Dry Batteries. b. Heavy Equipment OEM Parts. 9. Approval of Authorization to Purchase Office Supplies, Equipment, and Furniture per U.S. Communities GPA/National Association of Counties (NACo) Contract. C. REGULAR AGENDA 10. Items for Discussion from Consent Agenda (County Administrator and Clerk of Circuit Court). COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Public Works 11. Approval of the Installation of Four Speed Humps on Commodore Drive between 93rd Avenue North and 102nd Avenue North and a Three-Way Stop Condition on Commodore Drive at Neptune Road. 12. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Installation of a Traffic Control Signal at the Intersection of East Lake Road and Forelock Road. Utilities 13. Approval of Acknowledgment of the Purchase of Two Used Buses from the Pasco County School Board for Use by the Utilities Department. 14. Approval of Change Order No. 3 for the Hydrogen Sulfide Removal at S. K. Keller. 2480

4 15. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Natural Gas Sales Agreement between Pinellas County and Infinite Energy, Inc. 16. Approval of Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to Provide Professional Engineer of Record Services for the Utilities Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility. 17. Approval of an Agreement with SCS Engineers, Inc. to Provide Professional Engineer of Record Services for the Bridgeway Acres and Toytown Solid Waste Landfills. 18. Approval of an Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the Design of Pump Station 393 Modifications. 19. Approval of an Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the Design of the Whispering Lakes Pump Station and Force Mains. 20. Approval of an Agreement with URS Corporation to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the Design and Construction Inspection of Reclaimed Water Lines in the Allens Ridge and Patty Ann Acres Subdivisions. General 21. Approval of the Purchase of a Used Processing Scanner, Software, and Annual Maintenance for Use by the Records Management Division of General Services. 22. Approval to Declare Surplus and Authorize the Sale of Miscellaneous County Owned Equipment. 23. Approval of Award of Proposal - Contract for the Administration of a Flexible Spending Account, Employee Benefits. 24. Approval of Award of Proposal - Group Term Life Insurance. 25. Approval of Recommendation of Ranking of Firms and Authorization for Staff to Negotiate with FKQ Marketing, Inc. for Advertising and Promotional Services at the Convention and Visitors Bureau. 26. Approval of Amendment No. 1 - Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Management Agreement for the Demolition of the St. Petersburg County Building Project. 27. Approval of the Cooperative Funding Agreement between Pinellas County and Southwest Florida Water Management District for the Lake Tarpon Groundwater Nutrient Study. 28. Approval of Payment of Self-Insurer Assessment to the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Workers Compensation. 2481

5 29. Approval of a Reduction in the Social Services Lien of John K. Parsons. 30. Adoption of a Resolution to Temporarily Waive the Requirements of Section 6-47(a) of the Pinellas County Code for the Old Palm Harbor Partnership to Hold their Sunset on Florida Avenue in Downtown Palm Harbor on the First Friday of Each Month for the Next Twelve Months. 31. Other Administrative Matters. CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 32. Approval of Vouchers and Bills: a. Weekly Vouchers and Bills. b. Requisition of Payment and Certificate to the Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery System Construction Trust Account. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Payment Order No C-0234 in the Amount of $10, to HDR Engineering, Inc. 2. Payment Order No. C-0235 in the Amount of $37, to Wheelabrator Pinellas, Inc. 33. Authority for County Attorney to Defend: a. First Nationwide Mtg. Corp. v. Andrew L. Stigaard, et al - Circuit Civil No CI-20 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a Street Lighting Lien. b. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. etc. v. Sadie B. Napier, Deceased, et al - Circuit Civil Case No CI-15 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving Judgments for Attorney Fees and Costs, a Judgment for Fine and Costs, and Welfare Liens. c. Bankers Trust Company of California, etc. v. Lulu M. Smiley, et al. - Circuit Civil Case No CI-20 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving Judgments for Attorney Fees and Costs and Judgments for Fine and Costs. d. Homeside Lending, Inc. v. Barbara Lunt, et al - Circuit Civil Case No CI-11 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a Subordinate Mortgage. e. Raymond James Bank, F.S.B. v. Esther M. Hopkins, Deceased, et al - Circuit Civil Case No CI-21 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a Community Development Deferred Payment Loan Agreement and a Local Retaliation Agreement. 2482

6 34. Request for Authority to Initiate Litigation against Morton Plant Hospital. 35. Request for Reimbursement of Taxable Costs - State v. Daniel Mark Tucker - Case No. CRC CFANO. 36. Approval of Rate Increase Payable to Wagner, Hohns, Inglis, Inc. as Consultant to Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, P.A. in the Transportation Safety Contractors, Inc. v. Pinellas County - Circuit Civil Case No CI Approval of Resolution Determining the Necessity to Construct Runway Extension at St. Petersburg- Clearwater International Airport and Directing the Condemnation of the Necessary Property and Property Rights Required for Construction, Specifically Those Certain Parcels Owned by Neighborly Senior Services, Described as Tax Parcel Number 03/30/16/70884/400/ Approval of Resolution Determining the Necessity to Construct Runway Extension at St. Petersburg- Clearwater International Airport and Directing the Condemnation of the Necessary Property and Property Rights Required for Construction, Specifically Those Certain Parcels Owned by Airco Golf, Inc., Described as Tax Parcel Numbers 03/30/16/70884/400/1101 and 03/30/16/70884/400/ Consideration and Acceptance of a Settlement Offer in the Claim of Georgina Meredith v. Pinellas County Tax Collector s Office. 40. Recommendation of Offer of Judgment in Pinellas County v. Possum Properties, Inc., et al Circuit Civil No CI-20 - Parcel 282.1R - Country Place Associates. 41. Miscellaneous. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 42. Adoption of a Resolution Providing for the Assignment of a Loan Agreement from GENCA Corporation to SPN TECH, LLC - $4,500,000 Pinellas County Industry Council Variable Rate Demand, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY 43. Approval to Accept the Annual Report from the Emergency Medical Services Group, Inc. on the Activities of the Emergency Medical Services, Office of the Medical Director. 44. Approval of Recommendation to Write-Off Uncollectible Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Accounts Receivable. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS 2483

7 The Procedure Used by the Board of County Commissioners in Conducting Public Hearings is to Have a Staff Presentation Followed by the Applicant Presenting the Specific Proposal. The Board Will Then Hear Comments From the Proponents Followed by Comments From the Opponents and a Staff Summary. The Applicant Will Then be Given an Opportunity to Close and the Board of County Commissioners Will Decide on the Matter. Please Refer to the Back of Your Agenda Copy for More Details on Guidelines for Time Limitations and Opportunities to Speak. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BCC 45. Preliminary (Second) Assessment Roll for Paving Improvements to Palm Avenue from Desoto Boulevard to the Fred E. Marquis Trail. D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS 46. Update on 2001 Legislative Session. E. COUNTY COMMISSION 47. Miscellaneous. ADJOURNMENT * * * * THERESA LINTZ MEMORIAL AWARD FORMALLY PRESENTED TO ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ELITHIA V. STANFIELD Herb Polson, President, Florida Association of Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) formally presented the Theresa Lintz Memorial Award to Assistant County Administrator Elithia V. Stanfield. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN AND PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR AWARDS PRESENTED C. T. "Chuck" Kearns, Director, Emergency Medical Services and Fire Administration, conducted a video presentation profiling the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 2484

8 and Paramedic of the Year; whereupon, Chairman Harris and he presented the EMT of the Year Award to Jeff Young; and Julia Scales, Chairman, Pinellas County Employees Federal Credit Union, presented him with an award in the amount of $ to be deposited to his account. Mr. Kearns announced that Mr. Young has also been named as the State of Florida EMT of the Year. Chairman Harris and Mr. Kearns presented the Paramedic of the Year Award to Sandy Walker; whereupon, Mrs. Scales presented Ms. Walker with an award in the amount of $ to be deposited to her account. Mr. Kearns announced that Ms. Walker has also been named as the State of Florida EMS Dispatcher of the Year. SPECIAL CITIZEN'S AWARD PRESENTED Chairman Harris and C. T. "Chuck" Kearns, Director, Emergency Medical Services and Fire Administration, presented a Special Citizen's Award to Zachary Smith. PROCLAMATION DECLARING WEEK OF MAY 20 THROUGH MAY 26, 2001 AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK Chairman Harris presented a proclamation declaring the week of May 20 through May 26, 2001 as Emergency Medical Services Week to C. T. "Chuck" Kearns, Director, Emergency Medical Services and Fire Administration. Mr. Kearns announced that the video produced by Public Affairs had won the EMS Video of the Year Award and that Sunstar has again been named the State of Florida EMS Provider of the Year. 2485

9 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Dr. Laurie Romig, St. Petersburg, presented a plaque to the Board of County Commissioners and Emergency Medical Services Authority in appreciation of their continuing support of Bayfront Medical Center's Bayflite Program. Bill Reed, St. Petersburg; Loren Westenberger, Clearwater; Michele King, Gulfport; Robert Downs, Gulfport; and Barbara Marko, Gulfport expressed their concerns regarding a tract of green space area in the Gulfport area. Responding to query by Commissioner Todd, Director of Development Review Services Paul Cassel presented an overview of the zoning history of the site. He indicated that a change in land use designation removing the open space designation was requested in 1999; that there was much opposition to the request at that time including a resolution from the City of Gulfport; that after several deferrals during which time the applicant worked with the City Council of Gulfport and the residents, there was a great deal of support for the application; and that the land use change together with a developer's agreement was approved by the Board of County Commissioners in April Alluding to the concerns expressed by some of the citizens, Commissioner Todd stated that if in 1999 any trade-offs were made for green space of which the Commission was unaware, the information should be disclosed. Following discussion, Mr. Cassel indicated that he will revisit the issue, meet with the citizens present, and report his findings to the Board in the near future. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NOS. 1 THROUGH 9 - APPROVED Upon presentation by Chairman Harris, Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, that the Consent Agenda, consisting of items Nos. 1 through 9, be approved as follows: 2486

10 # 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of regular meetings of May 1 and 8, # 2 REPORTS RECEIVED FOR FILING a. Internal Audit Report No , dated May 17, Audit of Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Operations, prepared by Internal Audit Division, Clerk of the Circuit Court; and The Audit Watch, a newsletter-style summary of this Audit Report. b. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Amended General Fund Revenue Estimates for this fiscal year and for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2002 and September 30, c. Pinellas County Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, #3 OTHER APPROVALS a. General (1) Authorization for issuance of a check in the amount of $4, for Tax Deed Surplus Certificate No of 1994, payable to Frances H. Dory, c/o Bruce M. Harlan, Esquire, 326 Belcher Road North, Clearwater, FL b. Satisfactions of Judgments and Liens (1) Satisfactions of various judgements for attorney fees and costs which have been paid in full and release of various 2487

11 paving and street lighting assessment liens which have been paid in full. #4 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS RECEIVED a. City of Pinellas Park Resolution No requesting that governing bodies of the Towns of Indian Shores, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach and the Cities of Madeira Beach, Seminole and Kenneth City adopt resolutions supporting the efforts of the City of Pinellas Park to insure that Pinellas County will honor its previous commitment to provide one-third of the necessary funding for the proposed Park Boulevard drainage improvements. b. Correspondence from the City of Pinellas Park re Ordinances Nos and 2864, voluntarily annexing certain property; public hearing held May 10, c. City of Largo Notice of Annexation Public Hearing held May 15, 2001 re Ordinance Nos and d. City of Clearwater Public Hearing Notice of Annexation, Land Use Plan and Zoning Atlas Amendments re Ordinances Nos through , through and through held May 17, # 5 BUDGET AMENDMENTS - NONE 2488

12 # 6 BID OF NATIVE SUN LANDSCAPING FOR LAWN AND GROUND MAINTENANCE - MOSQUITO CONTROL (BID NO B) Bid is for an estimated 24-month expenditure not to exceed $36, for a 24- month contract with one additional 24-month option of renewal at the same prices, terms and conditions subject to availability of funds and County Administrator approval; Chairman authorized to sign agreement after proper execution by the contractor and written approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney. # 7 SUBDIVISION PLATS AND RELATED ITEMS - NONE # 8 OPTIONS OF RENEWAL a. Option of renewal to the existing City of St. Petersburg Coop Contract No with AAA Industrial Tools, Inc. for annual requirements of alkaline dry cell batteries for an additional 12 months at the same price, terms and conditions through January 31, 2002, for an annual estimated expenditure not to exceed $35, (Bid No B). b. Option of renewal with Baker Equipment Engineering Company, Linder Industrial Machinery Company, Ringhaver Equipment Company and Suncoast Equipment Center, Inc. for annual requirements of original equipment manufactured (OEM) parts, for a total annual estimated expenditure not to exceed $105, (Bid No B). # 9 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OFFICE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FROM OFFICE DEPOT PER U.S. COMMUNITIES GPA/NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 2489

13 COUNTIES (NACo) CONTRACTS NOS AND (BID NO N) The authorization to purchase is for a total estimated annual expenditure not to exceed $1,200,000.00; and contract is effective from date of Board approval through March 4, #10 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM CONSENT AGENDA (COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT) - NONE #11 INSTALLATION OF FOUR SPEED HUMPS ON COMMODORE DRIVE BETWEEN 93rd AVENUE NORTH AND 102nd AVENUE NORTH AND A THREE-WAY STOP CONDITION ON COMMODORE DRIVE AT NEPTUNE ROAD, RE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - APPROVED WITH ADDITION OF A THREE- WAY STOP CONDITION AT MARINA WAY Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of the installation of four speed humps on Commodore Drive between 93rd Avenue North and 102nd Avenue North and a three-way stop condition on Commodore Drive at Neptune Road; whereupon, she indicated that there is an additional location which should be included for a threeway stop condition at Marina Way as shown on the drawing attached to the Board memorandum, in accordance with the Residential Traffic Management Program adopted pursuant to Resolution No dated October 14, Commissioner Stewart moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #12 RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT EAST LAKE ROAD (C.R. 611) AND FORELOCK ROAD 2490

14 Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of a traffic control signal at East Lake Road (C.R. 611) and Forelock Road pursuant to a recent traffic analysis which indicates the need for a traffic control signal. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel, that Resolution No be adopted as recommended by the Interim County Administrator. Upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: Nays: None. Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch. Absent and not voting: None. #13 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PURCHASE OF TWO USED BUSES FROM PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR USE BY UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (BID NO N) - APPROVED Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the Board acknowledge the purchase of two used buses from the Pasco County School Board for use by the Utilities Department per Pinellas County Code 2-182, for an expenditure not to exceed $15, Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. Responding to query by Commissioner Stewart, Director of Utilities Pick Talley indicated that the buses will be used for educational wellfield tours by Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando County students. #14 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT WITH WESTRA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE REMOVAL, S. K. KELLER WATER TREATMENT FACILITY (BID NO C) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION 2491

15 Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Westra Construction Company for hydrogen sulfide removal, S. K. Keller Water Treatment Facility, decreasing the total contract amount by $7, (revised total contract, $10,247,320.73); and granting a time extension of 90 consecutive calendar days. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #15 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO NATURAL GAS SALES AGREEMENT WITH INFINITE ENERGY, INC. - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommend approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Natural Gas Sales Agreement with Infinite Energy, Inc. for provision of natural gas to the Resource Recovery Facility. Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #16 AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY (PROJECT NO ) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Engineer of Record for Consultant Services for Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility with HDR Engineering, Inc. through September 30, 2003 with three one-year options of renewal, for a total amount not to exceed $1,000, Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Morroni, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. Following discussion, upon roll call, the motion carried unanimously. 2492

16 #17 AGREEMENT WITH SCS ENGINEERS FOR ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR BRIDGEWAY ACRES AND TOYTOWN SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS (PROJECT NO ) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an Agreement with SCS Engineers for Engineer of Record for Consultant Services for Bridgeway Acres and Toytown Solid Waste Landfills through September 30, 2003 with three one-year options of renewal, for a total amount not to exceed $1,250, Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #18 AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF PUMP STATION 393 (PROJECT NO ) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Architectural/Engineering Services for Design of Pump Station 393, for a total contract amount not to exceed $54, Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #19 AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF THE WHISPERING LAKES PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAINS (PROJECT NO ) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION 2493

17 Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Architectural/Engineering Services for Design of the Whispering Lakes Pump Station and Force Mains for a total contract amount not to exceed $62, Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #20 AGREEMENT WITH URS CORPORATION FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR ALLENS RIDGE AND PATTY ANN ACRES RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (PROJECT NO ) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an Agreement with URS Corporation for Consultant Services to provide professional engineering services for the design and construction inspection of reclaimed water lines in the Allens Ridge and Patty Ann Acres Subdivisions, for a total contract amount not to exceed $104, Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #21 PURCHASE OF USED EQUIPMENT/PROCESSING SCANNER, SOFTWARE AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FROM IMAGE ONE FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT (BID NO N) - CONFIRMED Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the Board confirm the purchase of a used processing scanner, software and annual maintenance from Image One for the Records Management Division of the General Services Department, for a total expenditure not to exceed $15, Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. Following discussion, upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously. 2494

18 #22 DECLARATION OF MISCELLANEOUS COUNTY-OWNED EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR LIQUIDATION OF SAME THROUGH SALE CONDUCTED BY SCRAP-ALL, INC. - APPROVED WITH CONFIRMATION OF ITEMS TRADED, SCRAPPED/JUNKED OR CANNIBALIZED (BID NO B) Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that certain miscellaneous County-owned equipment as set forth in her memorandum of May 22, 2001, a copy of which has been filed and made a part of the record, be declared surplus with authorization for the liquidation of said equipment through sale of scrap metal conducted by Scrap-All, Inc. in accordance with the provisions of the existing contract approved by the Board, with confirmation of certain items as traded, scrapped/junked or cannibalized. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #23 PROPOSAL OF CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES ACCEPTED FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION (RFP NO P); CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AGREEMENT AFTER PROPER EXECUTION BY CONTRACTOR AND WRITTEN APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY Legal notice having been published and publisher's affidavit filed with the Clerk, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the proposal of Ceridian Benefits Services be accepted for flexible spending account administration for an annual estimated 2495

19 expenditure in the amount of $30,000.00; and further recommended that the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement after proper execution by the contractor and written approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, that the recommendations of the Interim County Attorney be approved. Following discussion and input by Director of Personnel David Libby, upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously. #24 PROPOSAL OF MINNESOTA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ACCEPTED FOR GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE (RFP NO P) Legal notice having been published and publisher's affidavit filed with the Clerk, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the proposal of Minnesota Life Insurance Company be accepted for group term life insurance. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #25 RANKING OF PROPOSALS OF (1) FKQ ADVERTISING & MARKETING, (2) YESAWICH, PEPPERDINE & BROWN, (3) MARIMARK CORPORATION, (4) HMS HALMARK, (5) PARADIGM, (6) WALKER DESIGN GROUP, (7) TEASDALE ENTERPRISES OF ARTS AND MEDIA AND (8) HALE & COMPANY FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL SERVICES (RFP NO P) - APPROVED; 2496

20 STAFF AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE WITH NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM, FKQ ADVERTISING & MARKETING Legal notice having been published and publisher's affidavit filed with the Clerk, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of the following ranking of firms for advertising and promotional services; and further recommended that staff be authorized to negotiate with the number one ranked firm, FKQ Advertising & Marketing: 1. FKQ Advertising & Marketing 2. Yesawich, Pepperdine & Brown 3. Marimark Corporation 4. HMS Halmark 5. Paradigm 6. Walker Design Group 7. Teasdale Enterprises of Arts & Media 8. Hale & Company Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. Responding to queries by the members, St. Petersburg-Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Carole A. Ketterhagen indicated that the company's fee is 15 percent; and that all responding firms were aware of the criteria used in the ranking process. FKQ Advertising & Marketing President Lisa Faller introduced her associates, Thom Vanderklipp, Jennifer Leigh Crawford, Brad Hunter, George Ferris and Thom Dupper; and indicated that the firm has provided domestic and international marketing services for Dollar Rent A Car for over 15 years and has worked with many different counties throughout the country. Following discussion, upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously. #26 AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PETER R. BROWN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR 2497

21 DEMOLITION OF ST. PETERSBURG COUNTY BUILDING - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of Amendment No. 1 for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $334, to the Construction Management Agreement with Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc. for demolition of the St. Petersburg County Building. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. Responding to queries by Commissioner Stewart, Director of General Services Carl M. Barron briefly outlined the proposed timetable for the project and indicated that the demolition of the building and site work is expected to be completed by October #27 COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD) AND PINELLAS COUNTY FOR LAKE TARPON GROUNDWATER NUTRIENT STUDY (W728) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of a Cooperative Funding Agreement between the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and Pinellas County for Lake Tarpon Groundwater Nutrient Study (W728) in the amount of $108,500, with reimbursement to the County of 50 percent of the cost of the project not to exceed $54,250. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. Following discussion, upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously. 2498

22 #28 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURER ASSESSMENT TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that authorization be granted for payment of the self-insurer assessment payable in quarterly installments of $144, to the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Workers' Compensation, pursuant to Bulletin No Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #29 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR REDUCTION IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES LIEN OF JOHN K. PARSONS Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that authorization be granted for a reduction in the Social Services Lien of John K. Parsons, as outlined in the letter attached to the agenda memorandum. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #30 RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED TEMPORARILY WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PINELLAS COUNTY CODE SECTION 6-47 FOR THE OLD PALM HARBOR PARTNERSHIP TO HOLD SUNSET ON FLORIDA AVENUE EVENT ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 6:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M. FOR THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS ON 100 FEET OF FLORIDA AVENUE, BETWEEN OMAHA CIRCLE AND 12th STREET, PALM HARBOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 2499

23 Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of a resolution temporarily waiving the requirements of Pinellas County Code Section 6-47 for the Old Palm Harbor Partnership to hold a Sunset on Florida Avenue Event on the first Friday of each month from 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. for the next twelve months on 100 feet of Florida Avenue, between Omaha Circle and 12th Street, Palm Harbor; and providing an effective date. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, that Resolution No be adopted as recommended by the Interim County Administrator. Following discussion, upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch. Nays: None. Absent and not voting: None. #31 WORKNET PINELLAS, INC. YEAR-END EXPENDITURE PLAN AND WAIVER OF REQUIREMENT OF PURCHASING ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES LISTED - APPROVED Interim Country Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the Board, as the administrative entity for the Pinellas Workforce Board d/b/a WorkNet Pinellas, Inc., approve the year-end expenditure plan and waiver of the purchasing ordinance with respect to the procurement of goods and services listed. Commissioner Stewart moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. Responding to queries by the members, Bonnie Moore, Acting Executive Director of WorkNet Pinellas, Inc., indicated that monies for child care are encompassed in service provider dollars; and that the amount of $225,000 in the plan together with additional State funds will improve technology needs at the One-Stop Centers. Upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously. 2500

24 Commissioner Stewart added that Leroy Sullivan has been elected as the new Chairman of the WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. Board. #32a VOUCHERS APPROVED FOR PERIOD OF MAY 14, 2001 THROUGH MAY 25, 2001 Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short recommended approval of vouchers for the period of May 14, 2001 through May 25, 2001 as follows: Imprest Fund Expenditures Manual checks numbered through System checks numbered through Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that the recommendation of the Chief Deputy Clerk be approved. #32b REQUISITIONS OF PAYMENT AND CERTIFICATE APPROVED FOR FORWARDING TO TRUSTEE RE GOODS AND SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short recommended that the following Requisitions of Payment and Certificate re goods and services for Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility be approved for forwarding to Trustee: Payment Order Amount No. C 0234 $10, No. C ,

25 Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the recommendation of the Chief Deputy Clerk be approved. #33a COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY S INTEREST RE FIRST NATIONWIDE MTG. CORP. VERSUS ANDREW L. STIGAARD, ET AL - CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO CI-20 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE INVOLVING A STREET LIGHTING LIEN Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the County Attorney be authorized to defend the County s interest in the suit re First Nationwide Mtg. Corp. versus Andrew L. Stigaard, et al, Circuit Civil Case No CI-20 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a Street Lighting Lien. are personal friends. At the request of Commissioner Todd, it is noted for the record that the Stigaards #33b COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY S INTEREST RE COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ETC. VERSUS SADIE B. NAPIER, DECEASED, ET AL, CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO CI-15 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE INVOLVING JUDGMENTS FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, FINE AND COSTS, AND WELFARE LIENS Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the County Attorney be authorized to defend the County s interest in the suit re Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. etc. versus Sadie B. Napier, deceased, et al, Circuit Civil Case No CI-15- Mortgage Foreclosure Involving Judgments for Attorney Fees and Costs, Fine and Costs, and Welfare Liens. 2502

26 #33c COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY S INTEREST RE BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, ETC. VERSUS LULU M. SMILEY, ET AL, CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO CI-20 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE INVOLVING JUDGMENTS FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS AND FINE AND COSTS Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the County Attorney be authorized to defend the County s interest in the suit re Bankers Trust Company of California, etc. versus Lulu M. Smiley, et al, Circuit Civil No CI-20 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving Judgments for Attorney Fees and Costs and Fine and Costs. #33d COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY S INTEREST RE HOMESIDE LENDING, INC. VERSUS BARBARA LUNT, ET AL, CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO CI-11 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE INVOLVING A SUBORDINATE MORTGAGE Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the County Attorney be authorized to defend the County s interest in the suit re Homeside Lending, Inc. versus Barbara Lunt, et al, Circuit Civil Case No CI-11 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a Subordinate Mortgage. #33e COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY S INTEREST RE RAYMOND JAMES BANK, F.S.B. VERSUS ESTHER M. HOPKINS, DECEASED, ET AL, CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO CI-21 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE INVOLVING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEFERRED PAYMENT LOAN AGREEMENT AND A LOCAL RELOCATION AGREEMENT 2503

27 Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the County Attorney be authorized to defend the County s interest in the suit re Raymond James Bank, F.S.B. versus Esther M. Hopkins, deceased, et al, Circuit Civil Case No CI-21 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a Community Development Deferred Payment Loan Agreement and a Local Relocation Agreement. #34 AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO INITIATE LITIGATION AGAINST MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL - TEMPORARILY DEFERRED TO MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2001 County Attorney Susan H. Churuti referred to Agenda Item #34, Request for Authority to Initiate Litigation Against Morton Plant Hospital, and recommended that the item be temporarily deferred to the meeting of June 5, Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Stewart and carried, that the recommendation of the County Attorney be approved. #35 REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TAXABLE COSTS IN SUIT RE STATE VERSUS DANIEL MARK TUCKER, CASE NO. CRC CFANO - APPROVED; REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF REMAINDER OF COSTS - DENIED County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, recommended that the Board approve and certify payment of a request for reimbursement of taxable costs totaling $ incurred in the defense of the suit re State versus Daniel Mark Tucker, Case No. CRC CFANO; and further recommended that the Board not approve and certify payment to Mr. Tucker for the remainder of the costs ($12,049.86) incurred in the defense of his criminal charge. Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Stewart and carried, that the recommendations of the County Attorney be approved. 2504

28 #36 RATE INCREASE FOR WAGNER, HOHNS, INGLIS, INC. AS CONSULTANT TO CARLTON, FIELDS, WARD, EMMANUEL, SMITH & CUTLER, P.A. RE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY CONTRACTORS, INC. VERSUS PINELLAS COUNTY, CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO CI-19 - APPROVED County Attorney Susan H. Churuti recommended approval of a rate increase for Wagner, Hohns, Inglis, Inc. as Consultant to Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, P.A. relating to Transportation Safety Contractors, Inc. versus Pinellas County, Circuit Civil Case No CI-19 with fee schedule as outlined in Exhibit A attached to her memorandum of May 22, Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that the recommendation of the County Attorney be approved. #37 RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF CONDEMNING CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING RUNWAY 17L/35R AT THE ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, recommended adoption of a resolution determining the necessity to construct a runway extension at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and directing the condemnation of the necessary property and property rights required for construction, specifically those certain parcels owned by Neighborly Senior Services, described as Tax Parcel No. 03/30/16/70884/400/1001. Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that Resolution be-adopted as recommended by the County Attorney. Upon roll call, the vote was: 2505

29 Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch. Nays: None. Absent and not voting: None. #38 RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF CONDEMNING CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING RUNWAY 17L/35R AT THE ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, recommended adoption of a resolution determining the necessity to construct a runway extension at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and directing the condemnation of the necessary property and property rights required for construction, specifically those certain parcels owned by Airco Golf, Inc., described as Tax Parcel Nos. 03/30/16/70884/400/1101 and 03/30/16/70884/400/1201. Commissioner Stewart moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that Resolution be-adopted as recommended by the County Attorney. Upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch. Nays: None. Absent and not voting: None. #39 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR SETTLEMENT OF THE SUIT RE GEORGINA MEREDITH VERSUS PINELLAS COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR S OFFICE County Attorney Susan H. Churuti recommended that authorization be granted for settlement of the suit re Georgina Meredith versus Pinellas County Tax Collector s Office, as outlined in her memorandum to the Board dated May 22, Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that the recommendation of the County Attorney be approved. 2506

30 #40 COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO SERVE AN OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN PINELLAS COUNTY VERSUS POSSUM PROPERTIES, INC., ET AL., CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO CI-20 PARCEL 282.1R - COUNTRY PLACE ASSOCIATES Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried, that the County Attorney be authorized to serve an Offer of Judgment in Pinellas County versus Possum Properties, Inc., et al., Circuit Civil Case No CI-20 Parcel 282.1R - Country Place Associates. #41 COUNTY ATTORNEY MISCELLANEOUS to be presented this date. County Attorney Susan H. Churuti indicated there are no miscellaneous matters #42 RESOLUTION NO OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (AS SUCCESSOR TO THE PINELLAS COUNTY INDUSTRY COUNCIL) DOING BUSINESS AS THE PINELLAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ADOPTED PROVIDING FOR ITS CONSENT WITH RESPECT TO AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE PROJECT FINANCED WITH THE PINELLAS COUNTY INDUSTRY COUNCIL VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1994 (GENCA CORPORATION PROJECT), THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WERE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF GENCA CORPORATION, WHICH NOW HAS REQUESTED THE AUTHORITY'S CONSENT TO AN ASSIGNMENT BY IT TO SPN TECH LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 2507

31 Noting for the record that the Board is now sitting as the Industrial Development Authority d/b/a the Economic Development Authority, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended adoption of a resolution providing for the assignment of a loan agreement from GENCA Corporation to SPN TECH, LLC, releasing GENCA Corporation from its obligations to the Authority under the loan agreement, consenting to the replacement of a letter of credit and authorizing the amendment of the Trust Indenture. Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, that Resolution No be adopted as recommended by the Interim County Administrator. Upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch. Nays: None. Absent and not voting: None. #43 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR ANNUAL REPORT - RECEIVED FOR FILING Noting for the record that the Board is now sitting as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the Authority receive and file the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Office of the Medical Director Annual Report for the period October 30, 1999 through December 30, 2000 from Emergency Medical Services Group, Inc. (EMSG). Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. #44 WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) AMBULANCE SERVICE FEE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - APPROVED 2508

32 Noting for the record that the Board is now sitting as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of the write-off of uncollectible EMS ambulance service fee accounts receivable in the amount of approximately $670, in accordance with the Board approved write-off policy. Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala, that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved. Following discussion, upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously. #45 PUBLIC HEARING HELD RE PRELIMINARY (SECOND) ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PAVING IMPROVEMENTS TO PALM AVENUE FROM DeSOTO BOULEVARD TO THE PINELLAS TRAIL; RESOLUTION NO ADOPTED CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND ORDERING ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTIES BENEFITED THEREBY Pursuant to legal notice published in the May 11 and 18, 2001 issues of the Tampa Bay Review as evidenced by publisher's affidavit filed with the Clerk, public hearing was held re the Preliminary (Second) Assessment Roll for paving improvements to Palm Avenue from DeSoto Boulevard to the Pinellas Trail. Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short reported that Notice of Hearing had been sent to all property owners listed on the assessment roll; that no letters relative to the assessment have been received; and that the matter is properly before the Board to be heard. Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of the Preliminary (Second) Assessment Roll; and further recommended that a resolution be adopted ordering the assessment of properties benefited from said improvements. No one appeared in response to the Chairman's call for persons wishing to be heard. Commissioner Stewart moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala, that the assessment roll be approved, and that Resolution No be adopted. Upon roll call, the vote was: 2509

33 Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch. Nays: None. Absent and not voting: None. #46 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE PRESENTED BY ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ELITHIA V. STANFIELD Assistant County Administrator Elithia V. Stanfield reported on the 2001 legislative session and highlighted some of the issues of importance to the County regarding recently enacted legislation as well as pending matters; and advised that a comprehensive legislative report will be issued in mid to late June. Responding to query by Commissioner Stewart, Chief Assistant County Attorney James L. Bennett reviewed elements of the transportation bill relating to billboards. #47a COMMISSIONER MORRONI RE YOUR PENNY'S WORTH REPORT AND MEMORIAL DAY Commissioner Morroni presented a Your Penny's Worth Report regarding renovations at the Pinellas County Jail; and expressed thanks to veterans on Memorial Day. #47b COMMISSIONER WELCH RE TOURS OF PINELLAS COUNTY JAIL AND UNITED STATES COAST GUARD STATION Commissioner Welch offered his comments regarding his recent tours of the Pinellas County Jail and the United States Coast Guard Station at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. 2510