HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Council Agenda 122007
City of Palm Beach Gardens
Council Agenda
December 20, 2007
Council Chambers
10500 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Mayor Russo Council Member Jablin
Vice Mayor Levy Council Member Valeche
Council Member Barnett
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
COUNCIL AGENDA
December 20, 2007
7:00 P.M.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS:
IV ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS:
a. Certificate of Achievement to Eric Rule Markisen, Troop 155, for earning Eagle
Scout.
b. My Safe Florida Home
V. ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS:
VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items Not on the Agenda, please submit
request form to the City Clerk prior to this Item)
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. (Page 5) Approve Minutes from October 4, 2007 regular City Council meeting.
b. (Page 16) Approve Minutes from October 18, 2007 regular City Council meeting.
c. (Page 27) Approve Minutes from November 1, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
d. (Page 35) Approve Minutes from November 15, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Part I – Quasi-judicial
a. (Staff Report on Page 39, Resolution on Page 87) Resolution 131, 2007 -
Redevelopment of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the site plan
and a major conditional use for the 11.44-acre parcel of land, generally located at
the Northeast corner of Holly Drive and Riverside Drive, as more particularly
described herein, to be referred to as the “Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
School”; allowing the redevelopment of the existing elementary school; providing
for conditions of approval; and providing an effective date.
b. (Staff Report on Page 93, Resolution on Page 135) Resolution 132, 2007 -
Redevelopment of Allamanda Elementary School. A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the site plan and a
major conditional use for the 14.9-acre parcel of land, generally located at the
Southwest corner of Allamanda Lane and Nogal Circle, as more particularly
described herein, to be referred to as the “Allamanda Elementary School”;
allowing the redevelopment of the existing elementary school; providing for
conditions of approval; and providing an effective date.
c. (Staff Report on Page 140, Resolution on Page 142) Resolution 133, 2007 -
Anspach Effort Plat. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida approving the Anspach Effort Plat; and providing an effective
date.
Part II – Non-Quasi-judicial
X. RESOLUTIONS:
a. (Staff Report on Page 147, Resolution on Page 149) Resolution 130, 2007 –
Vehicle Purchase Award. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida awarding contracts for the purchase of twenty one
vehicles to Alan Jay Import Center, Garber Chevrolet, Duval Ford, Beck Auto
Sales, and Classic Chevrolet via existing contracts with the Florida Sheriff’s
Association, Contract Nos. 07-15-0827 and 06-14-0821; and providing an
effective date.
b. (Staff Report on Page 153, Resolution on Page 192) Resolution 135, 2007
Investment Policy Amendment. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an amended Investment Policy; and
providing an effective date.
c. (Staff Report on Page 200, Resolution on Page 209) Resolution 137, 2007
Florida Municipal Investment Trust. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida authorizing the City of Palm Beach Gardens to
join with other local governmental units as a participant in the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust for the purpose of purchasing shares of beneficial interest in the
trust; and providing an effective date.
XI ORDINANCES: (For Consideration on First Reading)
a. (Staff Report on Page 213, Ordinance on Page 215) Ordinance 32, 2007 – (1st
reading) Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget Amendment. An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the City of Palm
Beach Gardens’ Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006, and
ending September 30, 2007, inclusive; and providing an effective date.
b. (Staff Report on Page 228, Ordinance on Page 230) Ordinance 33, 2007 - (1st
reading) Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Budget Amendment. An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the City of Palm
Beach Gardens’ Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2007, and
ending September 30, 2008, inclusive; and providing an effective date.
XII. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION:
XIII. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any interested party wishes to appeal
any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this public
hearing, such interested persons will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure
that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing special accommodations in order to participate in this
proceeding are entitled to the provision of certain assistance at no cost. Please call the City
Clerk’s Office at 561-799-4122 no later than 5 days prior to the hearing if this assistance is
required. For hearing impaired assistance, please call the Florida Relay Service Numbers:
800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE).
NOTE:
All presentation materials must be received by
the City Clerk prior to the presentation to the Council.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 1
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 1
CITY COUNCIL 2
REGULAR MEETING 3
October 4, 2007 4
The October 4, 2007 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm 5
Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the 6
Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 7
by Mayor Joseph Russo. 8
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9
II. ROLL CALL 10
The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found to be 11
in attendance: Mayor Joseph Russo, Vice Mayor David Levy, Council Member Eric 12
Jablin, Council Member Hal Valeche, and Council Member Jody Barnett. 13
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS 14
Mayor Russo announced the City Manager’s report, Update of the Cabana 15
Colony Canal, under deletions, (a) Ordinance 27-2007 Comprehensive Text Amendment, 16
(b) Ordinance 28-2007, Large-Scale Land Use Map Amendment. Spear-Northlake, 17
applicant for the petitioner, has requested a postponement until December 6, 2007. A 18
copy of the letter from Urban Design Studios has been provided for each council 19
member. There have been no additions or modifications. Ordinances will be opened. It is 20
a public hearing. One resident is present and wants to speak. There will not be a staff or 21
petitioner presentation. Council Member Jablin moved approval of the deletion as stated 22
by the Mayor. Seconded by Vice Mayor Levy. Motion carried by unanimous 5–0 vote. 23
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 24
None. 25
V. ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD/COMMITTEE 26
REPORTS 27
Council Member Jody Barnett recounted her attendance at the October 3, 2007 28
Community Aesthetics Board (CAB) meeting. She reported seeing a presentation on the 29
greening of the City Hall plaza area. The Board members were pleased about saving the 30
trees and adding greenery and color all over City Hall. A proposal was viewed for the 31
monument and seating area. Board members extended their thanks to the Council for 32
providing a veterans memorial. It was noted that Council Member Valeche spoke on 33
Veterans Day 2006 and a request has been extended that he speak again for Veterans Day 34
2007. 35
Vice Mayor Levy also complimented Council Member Valeche on the poignant 36
speech he gave on Veterans Day 2006. Vice Mayor David Levy attended the 37
Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council meeting on September 24, 2007. 38
Items discussed include: (1) Flow Way One Project and (2) Comprehensive Everglades 39
Restoration Program (CERP). Five or six structures in the Flow Way One Project were 40
discussed. The $44,000,000 budget for the Department of Environmental Protection 41
(DEP), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and Loxahatchee River 42
Water Management District (LRWMD) water projects and biological studies was 43
discussed. A Taste of the Palm Beaches, which raises money for the Big Heart Brigade, 44
will be held on November 14, 2007 at PGA Commons. Tom DeRita, co-founder of the 45
Big Heart Brigade, was recognized for his efforts. 46
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Council Member Hal Valeche thanked the Council Members for their kind words 1
on his behalf by citing his speech for Veterans Day 2006. He had nothing further to 2
report. 3
Council Member Eric Jablin attended an Palm Beach County Metropolitan 4
Planning Organization (MPO) public meeting where the Turnpike Authority gave a 5
presentation regarding the widening of the Florida Turnpike to eight lanes in the Palm 6
Beach Gardens area. Council Member Jablin expressed concern for the BallenIsles, PGA 7
National and Mirasol developments due to the proximity to the project. Sound barriers 8
are proposed, but the plans show a gap along the BallenIsles side, East end of the project, 9
Northbound lanes. An explanation was given that the gap was in the golf course area. 10
Council Member Jablin explained that the natural vegetation in the area had been 11
decimated during the hurricanes and has not grown back. Mayor Jablin expressed 12
objection because of the concern regarding noise. He will continue to follow this issue. 13
Mayor Joseph Russo attended a biotech overlay meeting two weeks ago. Decision 14
made that Kohl’s going to Lake Park would not be endorsed because their overlay is not 15
in place, declined to do a resolution because of the precedent that would be set. Council 16
attended the Nativity Lutheran School expansion ribbon cutting and the Weiss School 17
ribbon cutting for their tennis courts. He expressed thanks to schools for their work. 18
Over the past four months Mayor Russo has met with the PGA Corridor 19
Association to discuss their concerns about growth, building height and traffic 20
congestion. The Council has moved forward on Ordinance 8, 2007 regarding residential 21
height restrictions. A memorandum was issued on October 4, 2007 regarding 22
commercial, office and industrial uses. Concern for height limits, waivers for height 23
limits and locations was discussed. Every major parcel in the City was reviewed. 24
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, discussed residential and 25
nonresidential building height, keeping in mind the City’s future economic development. 26
To obtain a waiver it would be necessary to meet specific criteria including open space, 27
tiering, architectural standards and beautification of the project. The proposed legislation 28
maintains the economic development initiative as put forth by Council in the past and 29
provides for targeted land development categories. PGA Corridor Association has been 30
given the information and memorandum for review. There has been no agreement to date. 31
Council Member Jablin stated that he wants continuation of Ordinance 8, 2007. Mayor 32
Russo explained that this is preliminary and there will be a workshop before it goes to an 33
Ordinance concept. Vice Mayor Levy expressed concern about the Briger property height 34
restrictions. He also expressed concern about the Interstate 95 and Northlake area height 35
restrictions and buffer areas between commercial and residential sites. Council Member 36
Barnett expressed concern regarding the bioscience overlays and wants to see tiering 37
heights defined. Six copies of the subject memorandum were given to Eileen Tucker. 38
Council Member Valeche clarified that meetings should not be limited to the PGA 39
Corridor Association. Vice Mayor Levy requested that the Ordinance and memorandum 40
be placed on the web site with a link for comments. 41
VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT 42
City Manager Ronald Ferris informed Council that the tentative date of 43
November 28, 2007 for the next Town Hall meeting was not convenient for all Council 44
members. Discussion ensued but it was decided to set a date through staff. 45
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Ron Ferris introduced Dan Clark, City Engineer, to discuss the Cabana Colony 1
canal. Mr. Clark met with Commissioner Marcus and County Staff on October 3, 2007. 2
The recommendation at this time is to add mangrove plantings for bank stabilization. 3
Mayor Russo introduced Jeffrey Miller, Cabana Colony homeowner, who expressed his 4
dissatisfaction with the meeting being held without the inclusion of the Cabana Colony 5
Homeowners Association. He stated that adding more plantings to the canal would 6
further obstruct it and cause drainage issues. Disagreement of ownership and 7
maintenance of the canal was discussed without resolution. Mayor Russo stated that all 8
further discussion will be through the Cabana Colony Homeowners Association 9
president. Vice Mayor Levy requested that a copy of the engineering report from the 10
Homeowners Association be submitted to Mr. Clark. Mr. Miller requested that ownership 11
of the canal be given to Cabana Colony since neither the City nor the County will 12
acknowledge ownership. Mayor Russo requested that a meeting be set up between the 13
County, City, Homeowners Association president and Homeowners Association’s 14
engineers, to which Mr. Miller agreed. 15
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 16
Ken Tuma, Urban Design Studio, 477 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, 17
representing the Briger parcel, expressed interest in the height situation that has been 18
discussed at two height charrettes. He would like to participate in any further discussions. 19
Hank Gonzalez, 3950 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens representing Borland 20
Center and Midtown as well as the PGA Corridor Association. Joel Channing was also 21
present. He expressed their pride in the PGA Corridor as it comes to fruition. Mr. 22
Gonzalez thanked the Council members for their help. 23
Jenna MacQueen, 11806 Bayberry St, Palm Beach Gardens sought assistance 24
from Council in helping her get a permit to build a fence at her property. Mayor Russo 25
requested Vice Mayor Levy assist Ms. MacQueen. 26
Carolyn Chaplik, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member, announced the 27
Youth Triathalonand offered discussion on height charrettes. 28
Eileen Tucker discussed a Florida Atlantic University (FAU) presentation at a Council 29
meeting. She expressed belief that such presentations are more appropriate at Town Hall 30
meetings. She felt that the budget did not get enough discussion. She expressed objection 31
to particular salary ranges. Request was made that the take-home car policy be reviewed. 32
She also questioned Tom DeRita’s contract being renewed without going out to bid. She 33
requested that political campaign signage be limited. She also requested that the City 34
Council meetings not reflect any political discussion between those members running for 35
Council again. 36
Mayor Russo stated that next year’s budget process will start earlier. A salary 37
survey is being conducted. Mr. DeRita’s contract is through existing codes. The 38
campaign signs are limited. 39
Paula Magnuson, 3167D Gardens East Drive, president of Sandalwood 40
Homeowners Association, requested information regarding her grant request for 41
landscaping since her neighborhood was devastated by the hurricanes. Mayor Russo was 42
not familiar with this issue and stated that it would be followed up by staff tomorrow. She 43
also discussed speeding on Gardens East Drive and within Sandalwood. Major Carr will 44
discuss the issue with Ms. Magnuson. Code enforcement issues were discussed. 45
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA 1
Council Member Jablin made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Vice Mayor 2
Levy seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous 5–0 vote. Therefore. the 3
following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 4
a. Resolution 83, 2007 – Golf Professional Agreement with Kevin Kern. A 5
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 6
approving a Golf Professional Agreement with Kevin Kern; authorizing the 7
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and providing an effective date. 8
b. Resolution 103, 2007 – Addendum II to an Agreement with Tropics North 9
Landscaping. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach 10
Gardens, Florida approving Addendum II to an Agreement with Tropics North 11
Landscaping, Inc. for landscape and irrigation maintenance services related to the 12
PGA Boulevard Flyover project; and providing an effective date. 13
c. Resolution 113, 2007 – Work Authorization to Ardaman & Associates, 14
Inc. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 15
approving a Work Authorization to Ardaman & Associates, Inc. for consulting 16
services associated with Year No. 7 of the Gardens Park Contamination 17
Remediation project; and providing an effective date. 18
d. Proclamation – Fire Prevention Week. 19
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS 20
Part I – Quasi-judicial – Mayor Russo announced the procedures that would be 21
followed in tonight’s quasi-judicial proceedings. No ex parte communications 22
were reported. The City Clerk swore in all those intending to offer testimony in 23
any of tonight’s public hearings. 24
a. Resolution 75, 2007 – Gardens Medical Pavilion. A Resolution of the City 25
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending Resolution 172, 26
2004 to allow additional principal tenant signs for the Palm Beach Gardens 27
Medical Pavilion (formerly known as Good Samaritan/St. Mary’s Health Care 28
Pavilion), located at the Northwest corner of PGA Boulevard and Fairchild 29
Gardens Avenue within the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact 30
(DRI), as more particularly described herein; providing additional waivers; and 31
providing an effective date. The City Clerk read Resolution 75, 2007 by title. 32
Mayor Russo inquired if there had been any ex parte communication. Council 33
Member Barnett responded that she did discuss the sign location with the person 34
that owns the building. Mayor Russo stated that he had met with staff and the 35
applicant but has not met again since that time. There were no other ex parte 36
communications. Donaldson Hearing introduced himself as representing the 37
applicant regarding the building located at 3401 PGA Boulevard. Mr. Hearing 38
gave specific information regarding signage design and location. He requested a 39
waiver to add one additional principal identification sign to the building and 40
approval to change and possibly relocate the existing signage. Brian Waxman 41
noted that the three primary tenants of the building are the University of Miami, 42
Palm Beach Cancer Institute, Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute. Kara Irwin, 43
Growth Management Administrator, stated that she had a presentation prepared, 44
but the petitioner had changed his proposal. Mayor Russo stated that he wished to 45
discuss the proposal at hand. Council Member Barnett expressed her satisfaction 46
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with the proposal stating that the signage was elegant and appropriate. Vice 1
Mayor Levy objected to the signage stating that it was confusing. Council 2
Member Valeche was in favor of the proposal because of the economic 3
enhancement it would give the tenants without neglecting the aesthetic standards. 4
Council Member Jablin opposed the proposal stating that three signs on the 5
building were making it a billboard. Mayor Russo supported the upcoming 6
changes to the 3401 building, but stated that the sign code should be reviewed 7
before a decision is made, a committee should be established, and the Chamber 8
should be involved. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open. Hearing no 9
comments from the public Mayor Russo declared the public hearing closed. 10
Motion made by Council Member Jablin to postpone until ready. Seconded by 11
Vice Mayor Levy. Vote carried unanimously at 5–0. 12
Part II – Non-Quasi-judicial 13
a. Ordinance 27, 2007 – (1st reading) Comprehensive Plan Text amendment. 14
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 15
amending the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of 16
Palm Beach Gardens to add Residential Very Low (RVL) as an additional Rural 17
Residential Land Use subcategory for properties located West of the City’s Urban 18
Growth Boundary within newly-annexed areas fronting along Northlake 19
Boulevard; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. 20
Public meeting was opened. Vice Mayor Levy declared ex parte communication 21
between himself and petitioner Ken Tuma and Marty Perry. Discussion included 22
zoning change density, and wetlands. Council Member Valeche declared ex parte 23
communication with Ken Tuma, Ms. Glass and Mr. Spears. 24
Joan Elias, 1009 Diamond Head Way, President of Community 25
Awareness Network (CAN) of PGA National, had over 1,000 signed cards 26
supporting keeping density as low as possible West of the Beeline and Northlake 27
Boulevard. Elias also represented the Board of Directors of the Northlake 28
Neighborhood Coalition, which also supports keeping density as low as possible. 29
Ms. Elias requested that her comments be applied to both Ordinances 27, 2007 30
and 28, 2007. 31
Linda Monroe, 619 Hudson Bay Drive, expressed her concern for 32
unintended consequences. She felt that it would be inappropriate to change the 33
original plan for the land until there has been a decision on the Vavrus and Mecca 34
properties. She cited earlier ideas to encourage equestrian activities for this land, 35
similar to Wellington. She also cited traffic congestion at this time as a problem. 36
Ms. Monroe requested that her comments be applied to both Ordinances 27, 2007 37
and 28, 2007. 38
Carolyn Chaplik, 715 Hudson Bay Drive, warned that votes for 39
Ordinances 27 and 28 are votes for western sprawl. Ms. Chaplik requested that 40
her comments be applied to both Ordinances 27, 2007 and 28, 2007. 41
Bob Hodgson, 41 Greenpoint Circle, president of the Board of Governors 42
of the Property Owners Association of PGA National, representing approximately 43
10,000 people, spoke to dissuade any increase in density that that would affect the 44
quality of life on Northlake or PGA Boulevards. Mr. Hodgson said that he was 45
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sure that surrounding communities would agree. He also does not want any 1
changes in density to make the gridlock problem on Northlake any worse. 2
Marty Perry explained that the letter requested postponement on both 3
ordinances. 4
Council Member Eric Jablin made a motion to postpone further action on 5
Ordinance 27, 2007 until December 6, 2007. Vice Mayor David Levy seconded 6
the motion. Vote carried unanimously at 5–0 7
b. Ordinance 28, 2007 – (1st reading) Large-scale land-use map amendment. 8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 9
amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of 10
Palm Beach Gardens relating to certain property consisting of approximately 61.9 11
acres, generally located on the North side of Northlake Boulevard approximately 12
one-half (0.5) mile West of the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Coconut 13
Boulevard to change the land-use designation from Palm Beach County Rural 14
Residential 20 (RR20) to City of Palm Beach Gardens Residential Very Low 15
(RVL); and providing an effective date. 16
Council Member Eric Jablin made a motion to postpone further action on 17
Ordinance 28, 2007 until December 6, 2007. Vice Mayor David Levy seconded 18
the motion. Vote carried unanimously at 5–0. 19
c. Ordinance 29, 2007 – (1st reading) PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay. An 20
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 21
amending Section 78-221, Code of Ordinances, entitled “PGA Boulevard 22
Corridor Overlay” to clarify which uses are prohibited within the overlay; 23
providing for codification; and providing an effective date. 24
Mayor Russo opened the floor to public hearing. 25
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, stated that a decision to deny a 26
permit for a bar, nightclub or lounge was overturned by the Zoning, Planning and 27
Appeals Board (PZAB), which declared the Growth Management interpretation of 28
the code unclear. The PZAB did provide that an applicant could come forward 29
and apply for a conditional use for a bar, nightclub or lounge within the PGA 30
Boulevard Overlay. At the August 16, 2007 City Council meeting Staff was 31
directed to preserve the character of the overlay and clarify the code because a 32
bar, nightclub or lounge was intended to be a prohibited use. A text amendment 33
was prepared for the PZAB sitting as the Land Development Regulations 34
Committee, which denied the Ordinance by a vote of 5–2. Council was advised 35
that at the first meeting the determination was made that the current staff’s 36
interpretation was that if the use was not permitted, that it was prohibited. The 37
applicant argued the opposite, stating that if a use was not prohibited that it was 38
permitted. Kara Irwin stated that Ordinance 29, 2007 makes the intent clear. The 39
Ordinance 25, 2006 uses have not changed. 40
Marty Perry spoke on behalf of Carmine and Shiela Giardini. He requested 41
that their restaurant, Noche, be allowed to have a dance floor. He believes that 42
conditional use is appropriate. Discussion among Council members ensued. Vice 43
Mayor Levy clarified that nothing in the Ordinance prohibits a dance floor. He is 44
concerned of the problems that bars bring. Council Member Barnett agrees with 45
the Ordinance. Council Member Valeche stated that Noche is a form of 46
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entertainment. He would like to see it kept as a conditional use. He prefers 1
keeping the discretion with the Council. Council Member Barnett stated that the 2
Ordinance included one text amendment. Council Member Jablin made a motion 3
to place Ordinance 29, 2007 on first reading, seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and 4
carried unanimously by a 5–0 vote. 5
d. Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)-based Amendments. Stephen 6
Mayer, Growth Management, presented the first public workshop for the EAR-7
based amendments. This is the first public workshop in a series of two that goes 8
before the City Council. There will be four that go before the Planning, Zoning 9
and Appeals Board. Major elements addressed include: 1) plan for Western 10
growth, 2) diversity of land uses for infill and redevelopment of Eastern portions 11
of the city, 3) future transit, 4) maintain roadway leafages 5) re-evaluate level of 12
service criteria for parks and recreation, 6) pursue a provision for workforce 13
housing, and 7) encourage economic development including bioscience uses. 14
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, said it took 18 months to 15
evaluate the EAR and we must now review the current goals, objectives and 16
policies and address major issues in the City. Mayor Russo stated that we are far 17
ahead of the curve and without more money he failed to see what more we could 18
do. Kara Irwin mentioned non-cost incentives including goals, objectives and 19
policies addressing economic development. Council Member Barnett stated that 20
speed is a primary economic factor for businesses coming to the City and she 21
would like to see goals tied to permits, i.e., a specific goal is met with a 22
corresponding permit issued. Vice Mayor Levy cited that we do have concurrent 23
processing of permits with Council approval. Ms. Irwin listed other considerations 24
which include: 1) State requirements for the Capital Improvement Elements 25
(CIE), 2) policies based on regional water supply plan, and 3) changing land uses 26
to conservation. Vice Mayor Levy stated he would like to: 1) target expediting 27
permit programs for Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-28
certified buildings to build environmentally friendly buildings and 2) discuss 29
agreements with TECO about propane lines. Discussion ensued regarding propane 30
and methane. Ms. Irwin will get specific data. Vice Mayor Levy stated that he 31
believes Growth Management is going in the right direction. 32
X. RESOLUTIONS 33
a. Resolution 71, 2007 – Appointment to the Fire Pension Board. A 34
resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 35
approving the appointment of regular members to the City of Palm Beach 36
Gardens Fire Fighters’ Pension Board; and providing an effective date. 37
Motion made by Council Member Valeche and seconded by Vice Mayor 38
Levy for the appointment of Thomas Murphy and Richard Hitchins to the Fire 39
Pension Board and confirmation of Rick Rhodes. Motion carried unanimously 40
5–0. 41
b. Resolution 100, 2007 – Appointment to the Art In Public Places Advisory 42
Board. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, 43
Florida approving the appointment of regular and alternate members to the Art in 44
Public Places Advisory Board; and providing an effective date. 45
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Motion made by Council Member Jablin and seconded by Vice Mayor 1
Levy for the appointment of Myra Davis, Ellen Dukes and Karen Hainsworth as 2
regular members of the Art In Public Places Advisory Board, Cable Neuhaus as 3
first alternate and Jennifer O’Brien as second alternate. Motion carried 4
unanimously 5–0. 5
c. Resolution 107, 2007 – Appointment to the Economic Development 6
Advisory Board. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach 7
Gardens, Florida approving the appointment of regular and alternate members to 8
the Economic Development Advisory Board; and providing an effective date. 9
Mayor Russo stated that there were many meetings that could not be held 10
because of lack of a quorum. He also stated that we no longer have an Economic 11
Development Department nor a member from the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor 12
Russo suggested that before this board is reactivated the city manager should look 13
into how we should proceed, to which the Council agreed. 14
XIII. Resolution 109, 2007 – Appointment to the Planning, Zoning and Appeals 15
Board. Appointment to the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board. A 16
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 17
approving the appointment of regular and alternate members to the Planning, 18
Zoning, and Appeals Board; and providing an effective date. 19
Vice Mayor Levy made a motion, seconded by Council Member Valeche, 20
to reappoint Michael Panczak, Douglas Pennell, and Jonathan Rubins as regular 21
members, and Amir Kanel as second alternate. Motion carried unanimously 5–0. 22
XIII. Resolution 110, 2007 – Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory 23
Board. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, 24
Florida approving the appointment of regular and alternate members to the 25
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and providing an effective date. 26
Vice Mayor Levy made a motion, seconded by Council Member Valeche, 27
for the reappointment of Carolyn Chaplik and Mary Anne Hedrick, and for the 28
appointment of Timothy Frohling and Amie Schneider as regular members and 29
William Sonnenreich as first alternate, leaving the second alternate position 30
vacant. Motion carried unanimously 5–0. 31
f. Resolution 111, 2007 – Appointment to the Community Aesthetics 32
Advisory Board. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach 33
Gardens, Florida approving the appointment of regular and alternate members to 34
the Community Aesthetics Board; and providing an effective date. 35
Council Member Barnett made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Levy 36
for the appointment of Gail Vastola, David Anderson, Frances Heaslip, and Albert 37
Jacob as regular members, Donald Brown as first alternate and Donald Krzan as 38
second alternate. Motion carried unanimously 5–0. 39
XIII. Resolution 112, 2007 – Appointment to the Budget Oversight Committee. A 40
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 41
approving the appointment of regular members to the Budget Oversight 42
Committee; and providing and effective date. 43
Council Member Valeche made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor David Levy, 44
for the appointment of Bernard Pettingill as a regular member to fill a vacant 45
position. Motion carried unanimously 5–0. 46
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XI. ORDINANCES 1
None. 2
XII. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION 3
a. Request for reimbursement of attorneys’ fees. 4
At this time Mayor Russo recused himself and left the dais stating that he 5
abstained due to personal involvement. Vice Mayor Levy accepted the gavel and 6
assumed responsibility. Vice Mayor Levy stated this case is similar to former 7
Council Member Carl Sabatello’s case and that the same standards should be 8
applied. Vice Mayor Levy did contact the City attorney and received a memo. 9
Verification has been provided that Mr. Russo is no longer under investigation by 10
the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami. Two levels of standards should be met: 1) 11
the incident occurred because of Mr. Russo’s actions upon this council and the 12
actions occurred because of votes made on Mirasol, 2) these are clear funds, away 13
from and not intermingled with, any other case. Vice Mayor Levy stated that he 14
does believe that the actions did occur because of Mr. Russo’s participation on the 15
council and that he did use another attorney outside his ethics case and that the 16
charges are regular and customary. City Attorney Christine Tatum did confirm 17
that the charges are regular and customary for an experienced criminal defense 18
attorney in this area. Vice Mayor Levy also stated that determination needed to be 19
made that Mr. Russo was no longer under investigation for these charges. 20
Attorney Tatum confirmed that she contacted Assistant U.S. Attorney John 21
Kastrenakes on July 12, 2007 and that he did confirm that Mr. Russo was no 22
longer under investigation. Vice Mayor Levy then asked for discussion from the 23
Council. Council Member Barnett stated that there is no written documentation 24
stating that Mr. Russo’s case has been favorably concluded and that several of the 25
fees were for public relations issues and for these reasons could not support 26
reimbursement. Council Member Valeche stated that the portions relating to 27
dealing with the Palm Beach Post probably should not be paid for by the public. 28
Council Member Jablin stated that when Mr. Russo engaged the services of an 29
attorney it was because he was under investigation by the Federal Bureau of 30
Investigation (FBI). Council Member Jablin then stated that he agreed with Vice 31
Mayor Levy and that the fees should be reimbursed. Vice Mayor Levy stated that 32
at this point there were three votes favorable and one vote against reimbursement 33
for legal fees. There are two votes against reimbursement for public relations fees. 34
Attorney Tatum stated that under such circumstances she would recommend that 35
any elected official seek legal advice. She suggested separating the issue of legal 36
fees and public relations fees. Council Member Barnett asked Attorney Tatum if 37
she was unable to provide counsel because of conflict of interest. Attorney Tatum 38
answered that she is counsel for the City of Palm Beach Gardens and not for an 39
individual accused of an ethics violation or Sunshine violation. Council Member 40
Barnett said that in reviewing the bills there were various attorneys, some being 41
criminal and some being civil. She noted John Gary and said she did not 42
understand his relationship to the case. Attorney Tatum did confirm that there is a 43
statement for a consultation with Mr. Gary for 0.6 hours billed by Burnam, 44
Critton, Luttier & Coleman. Mr. Russo asked to be heard and explained that when 45
this case began in 2003 he was not familiar with the legal implications. As it 46
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escalated and the newspapers became involved he did follow Attorney Tatum’s 1
advice and seek counsel. He explained that Mr. Gary introduced him to Mr. 2
Burnam and that is what the phone call charge relates to. Mr. Russo stated that 3
Mr. Gary did not do any work for him, nor would he have hired Mr. Gary or 4
accepted anything pro bono, because of Mr. Gary’s relationship with the City. Mr. 5
Russo stated that upon hiring an attorney he turned the matter over to him. He 6
also stated that Mr. Sabatello was reimbursed for fees concerning newspapers and 7
he felt it unfair to separate those fees for him. He did not request reimbursement 8
before because he did not want any implication that he received preferential 9
treatment. Mr. Russo thanked the Council for hearing him. Council Member 10
Jablin clarified that the bill does state that Mr. Gary made the introduction and 11
had no involvement beyond that. Council Member Jablin reiterated that Mr. 12
Sabatello had his fees reimbursed and that intermingled with that were fees for 13
conversations with the Palm Beach Post and that Mr. Russo should be treated the 14
same. Council Member Valeche inquired if there was an itemized bill for Mr. 15
Sabatello and Attorney Tatum advised that there was a line item statement. 16
Council Member Valeche stated that he sees a distinct difference between legal 17
and public relations fees. Council Member Jablin stated that Mr. Russo was the 18
target of a criminal investigation and not just a newspaper investigation. Council 19
Member Barnett stated that it was difficult to know, and she did not think it 20
appropriate to ask, if Mr. Russo was a subject or a witness. Council Member 21
Barnett stated that it would be an easier decision if the legal and public relations 22
fees were separated. Vice Mayor Levy stated that he felt it necessary to separate 23
the two. He then stated that he felt the case was tried in the press and that the fees 24
were part of the legal representation and that the right exists to defend one’s self. 25
He does not believe the issues should be separated and that Mr. Russo should not 26
be treated any differently than Mr. Sabatello. He felt that the level of proof was 27
equal. Attorney Tatum stated that she did deal extensively with the Palm Beach 28
Post because of public records requests. Vice Mayor Levy cited a public comment 29
card from Carol Estrada with Pat Hughey speaking on her behalf. The comment 30
stated that Ms. Estrada does not wish to have her taxes used to pay for Mr. 31
Russo’s attorney’s fees during a time of budget cuts. Ms. Hughey asked if the 32
person who loses a case has to pay for attorney’s fees, why are we paying 33
attorney’s fees and why did we pay Mr. Sabatello’s fees? Council Member 34
Barnett stated that she has copies of an Order for Dismissal for a finding of no 35
probable cause. The law does state that public officials are reimbursed if for a 36
positive finding—not guilty. Attorney Tatum reiterated that if charges are brought 37
against someone that are not sustained the State Attorney and the U.S. Attorney 38
do not reimburse expenses. Vice Mayor Levy clarified that the charges were 39
brought by the State Ethics Committee, a State agency. Joan Elias stated that 40
during the investigation it was a tense time for everyone in the City. Mr. Russo 41
and Mr. Sabatello were both charged. Mr. Russo was investigated back to his 42
former New Jersey home. The total reimbursement requested is less than $13,000. 43
Vice Mayor Levy re-polled the Council members. Council Member Barnett made 44
a motion and Council Member Jablin seconded for reimbursement to Mayor 45
Russo for fees not including charges relating to the Palm Beach Post. Motion 46
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carried unanimously 4–0. At this time Vice Mayor Levy relinquished the gavel to 1
Mayor Russo who returned to the dais. 2
XIII. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT 3
None. 4
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XIV. ADJOURNAMENT 6
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7
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Joseph R. Russo, Mayor 12
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David Levy, Vice Mayor 16
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Eric Jablin, Council Member 20
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Hal R. Valeche, Council Member 24
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Jody Barnett, Council Member 28
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Patricia Snider, CMC 34
City Clerk 35
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 1
CITY COUNCIL 2
REGULAR MEETING 3
October 18, 2007 4
5
The October 18, 2007 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm 6
Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the 7
Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 8
by Mayor Joseph Russo. 9
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 10
II. ROLL CALL 11
The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found to be 12
in attendance: Mayor Joseph Russo, Vice Mayor David Levy, Council Member Eric 13
Jablin, Council Member Hal Valeche, and Council Member Jody Barnett. 14
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS 15
Additions 16
The Jupiter Economic Development Advisory Board — The Town of Jupiter 17
would like to remain a source of seed funding for the life science business there. 18
An Ad Hoc Committee is being formed to assist the Town Council with finalizing 19
policy. They have asked that all applications for people willing to serve on the 20
Board be submitted to their office. D iscussion will be at the meeting. 21
Deletions 22
Quasi-judicial hearing for the Chase Bank Building — Applicant has requested 23
postponement until November 15, 2007. A copy of the letter has been posted. 24
MOTION 25
Council Member Jablin made a motion to accept the additions and deletions as 26
read by the Mayor. Seconded by Vice Mayor Levy. Motion carried by unanimous 5 –0 27
vote. 28
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 29
None. 30
V. ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD/COMMITTEE 31
REPORTS 32
Council Member Barnett stated that last week was Fire Prevention Week. Our 33
Fire Department, with support from our Police Department, held a n event at Evergrene. 34
Our emergency services vehicles were on display and a fire drill was held, which 35
included teaching safety methods in the event of a fire. There was strong community 36
support for the event with hundreds of citizens attending. Council Member Barnett 37
expressed her thanks to all who participated. 38
Vice Mayor Levy stated that Dwyer High School held its homecoming parade 39
today. Dwyer High School will play Boynton Beach High School tomorrow. Palm Beach 40
Gardens High School’s homecoming parade is next Friday with the football game in the 41
evening. The homecoming dance will be held Saturday. Vice Mayor Levy attended the 42
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on October 15, 2007. They discussed the 43
Drowning Prevention–Learn To Swim Program, which is on the Council’s Consent 44
Agenda this evening. Also discussed was the Veterans Plaza, which is presently under 45
construction. This project was supported by Council Members Valache and Jablin. It is 46
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coming along well and will be a beautiful location to hold events. Forms to be filled out 1
for volunteering, and brochures with information about the Big Heart Brigade, are on the 2
table. The program provides Thanksg iving dinners for the needy in our area. The 3
proceeds from The Taste of the Palm Beaches, being held Wednesday, November 14, 4
2007, at the PGA Commons supports the work of the Big Heart Brigade. 5
Council Member Valeche stated that he is very pleased to see the progress on the 6
Veterans Plaza. He cited the Palm Beach Post article that gave details on the project. 7
Council Member Valeche stated that the Veterans Plaza went from concept to a 8
completed project with an excellent outcome in just five months. He expr essed his thanks 9
to the dedicat ed staff, which has made this possible. He urged everyone to encourage 10
their neighbors to come to the November 11, 2007 dedication. 11
Mayor Joseph Russo encouraged participation and support of the Veterans Day 12
Golf Tournament. He attended a Bioscience Land Protection Advisory Board meeting on 13
October 18, 2007. Scripps building is ahead of schedule. An agreement has been reached 14
on the Briger parcel and will be discussed at the next County Commission meeting on 15
November 6, 2007. Another bioscience company is interested in moving to the area, 16
which would increase the tax base. Max Planck now has 17 Nobel Prize winners. The 17
PGA Corridor Group meeting had to be rescheduled to a future date. 18
Council Member Jablin stated that the Veterans Plaza project did not come from 19
taxpayer money. It was financed through a developer impact fee that was deposited into a 20
fund. He expressed his thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department and all involved 21
with the Green Market, which he considered a great success. The Children’s Triathlon 22
event was a tremendous success and will probably become an annual event. He also 23
encouraged everyone to attend Midtown’s Art in the Gardens event. 24
VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT 25
None. 26
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 27
Suzanne Archer, 3187 Gardens East Drive, Sandalwood, Palm Beach Gardens, 28
stated that her written and e-mail requests for public records have gone unanswered, 29
specifically Executive Order 03-2004. City Manager Ron Ferris introduced Todd Engle, 30
Construction Servic es Director. Todd Engle stated that he was in receipt of Ms. Archer’s 31
request and was in the process of gathering the requested data, which he expected to have 32
available the following day, Friday, October 19, 2007. An emergency meeting was held 33
in regard to disasters after which Ron Ferris, City Manager, issued the Executive Order. 34
Explanation was offered that the reason for the Executive Order was to expedite the 35
process of emergency building repairs following the hurricanes. 36
Eileen Tucker, Shady Lakes, read a statement from Paul Auerback, president of 37
the PGA Coalition. Ms. Tucker then made a statement regarding, what she believed to be, 38
Council Member Jablin’s unbecoming behavior. 39
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA 40
a. Resolution 119, 2007 – Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County. A 41
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 42
approving an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County to provide swim 43
lessons as part of the Drowning Prevention Coalition’s Learn to Swim Program; 44
and providing an effective date. 45
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b. Resolution 122, 2007 - Interlocal Agreement with the Village of North Palm 1
Beach. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, 2
Florida authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement 3
with t he Village of North Palm Beach for building services; and providing an 4
effective date. 5
c. Resolution 123, 2007 – Memorandum of Understanding, A Resolution of the City 6
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida declaring the intent of the 7
City to allow Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) fund or funds 8
for all City employees; approving and ratifying such Addenda, Memoranda of 9
Understanding, or other Agreements necessary to establish an interim escrow 10
account for potential VEBA funding for e mployee contributions; and providing an 11
effective date. 12
d. Proclamation – Make a Difference Day. 13
e. Proclamation – Florida City Government Week. 14
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Council Member Valeche asked to discuss language in Resolution 123. Chair 16
entertained a motion on consent, absent Resolution 123. 17
MOTION 18
Motion made by Council Member Eric Jablin, seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and 19
carried by a unanimous 5–0 vote. 20
Resolution 123, 2007 – Memorandum of Understanding, A Resolution of the City 21
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida declaring the intent of the 22
City to allow Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) fund or funds 23
for all City employees; approving and ratifying such Addenda, Memoranda of 24
Understanding, or other Agreements necessary to establish an interim esc row 25
account for potential Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association VEBA 26
funding for employee contributions; and providing an effective date. 27
Language should read: ―1 percent of the 6 percent (0.06 percent) salary increase 28
should be put into the VEBA.‖ Clarification was acknowledged. Chair entertained a 29
motion on Resolution 123, 2007. 30
MOTION 31
Motion made by Council Member Eric Jablin, seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and 32
carried by a unanimous 5–0 vote. 33
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS 34
Part I – Non-Quasi-judicial – Mayor Russo announced the procedures that would be 35
followed in tonight’s quasi-judicial proceedings. The City Clerk swore in all persons 36
preparing to give testimony at this meeting. 37
a. Ordinance 24, 2007 – (1st reading) Amending Chart of Permitted Uses. 38
An Ordinance o f the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 39
related to permitted uses in the Commercial General (CGI) Zoning District; 40
amending section 78-159, code of ordinances, entitled Permitted Uses, Minor, 41
and Major Conditional Uses, and Prohibited Uses to allow ancillary boat, 42
watercraft, and all-terrain vehicle sales as a major conditional use; providing for 43
codification; and providing an effective date. 44
Mayor Russo opened the public hearing and stated that this is a text 45
amendment . There have been no ex parte communications. Mr. Donaldson 46
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Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing, introduced himself as representing the petitioner, 1
Oppidan Investment Company. The request is related to Ordinance 32, 2007 2
Gander Mountain PUD and Resolution 118, 2007 Miscellaneous Petition. The 3
request is to provide specifically for ancillary sales of small watercraft and all-4
terrain vehicles. It would require them to be within indoor air conditioned space 5
and be limited to no more than 25 percent of floor space. Only prep work would 6
be allowed on premises, no repairs. Mayor Russo declared the public hearing 7
open. 8
Dr. Carolyn Chaplik, 715 Hudson Bay Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 9
requested clarification on a dimension stated by Mr. Hearing. 10
There being no further comments from the public Mayor Russo declared 11
the public hearing closed. 12
MOTION 13
Motion made by Council Member Jablin that Ordinance 24, 2007 be 14
placed on first reading. Seconded by Vice Mayor Levy. Motion carried by 15
unanimous 5–0 vote. 16
b. Ordinance 29, 2007 – (2nd reading and adoption) PGA Boulevard 17
Corridor Overlay. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach 18
Gardens, Florida amending Section 78-221, Code of Ordinances, entitled PGA 19
Boulevard Corridor Overlay to clarify which uses are prohibited within the 20
overlay; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. 21
Mayor Russo opened the floor to public hearing. Kara Irwin, Growth 22
Management Administrator, stated there had been no changes between the 1st and 23
2nd reading for this ordinance. There have been no ex parte communications. 24
Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open. With no one wishing to be heard, 25
he closed the public hearing. 26
MOTION 27
Council Member Jablin moved that Ordinance 29, 2007 be placed on 2nd 28
reading and adopted. Seconded by Vice Mayo r Levy. Motion carried by 29
unanimous 5–0 vote. 30
Part II – Quasi-judicial 31
a. Ordinance 30, 2007 – (1st reading) Gander Mountain PUD. An Ordinance 32
of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida relating to 33
rezoning; rezoning a parcel of land consisting of 13.18 acres, located on the West 34
side of Sandtree Drive, immediately South of the Northlake Commons/Home 35
Depot shopping center and immediately North of the Sandtree residential 36
development and Sandtree office development, as described more partic ularly 37
herein, from Commercial General (CG-1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) 38
overlay with an underlying zoning of commercial General (CG-1) to be known as 39
the Gander Mountain PUD; amending the zoning district map; providing an 40
effective date. 41
Mayor Russo opened the public hearing and requested any ex parte 42
communications. Council Member Barnett stated her communication with the 43
applicant was regarding sign waivers. Vice Mayor Levy stated that he met with 44
the applicant and discussed green buildings, sign waivers, traffic flow locations, 45
loading docks and exotic tree removal. Council Member Valeche stated that he 46
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met several times with the applicant to discuss the project concept, sign waivers, 1
landscaping issues and Sandtree Professional Plaza issues. Council Member 2
Jablin stated that he met twice with the applicant and once with homeowners. 3
Mayor Russo cited two meetings where impact to neighborhoods, relationship 4
with neighbors and signs were discussed. Donaldson Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing, 5
stated that he was representing the applicant. He gave a general descript ion of the 6
property and access, stating that the Sandtree residential development would now 7
have its own access. Gander Mountain is a high-end sporting goods retailer. The 8
store will be about 120,000 square feet. All of the parking will be in front of the 9
building so it will not interfere with the residential area. The loading area is 10
located to the North so it is in the least conspicuous area. An 8-foot buffer wall 11
and landscaping are proposed. The lake will be aerated and the aesthetics 12
improved. The Sandtree Office Plaza requested to have their name on the Gander 13
Mountain monument sign. The applicant is requesting a 2-foot height waiver so 14
the request can be accommodated. A waiver is also request ed for directional 15
signage from one to four to provide easier access to the Sandtree Office Plaza. 16
Landscaping design was presented. The applicant and Sandtree residents have 17
agreed to the following: 1) construct a buffer wall before the first vertical building 18
permit, 2) increase the height of the wall from 6 feet to 8 feet, 3) moved the 19
location of the wall and 4) agreed to wildlife preservation and sought the 20
assistance of the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. A sign will be provided that says 21
Sandtree Residential Community. The assistance of Planning, Zoning and 22
Appeals was sought from the beginning. It will be the City’s first green building 23
with a silver Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. 24
The requested signage was explained. A second FedEx/UPS stop is proposed. 25
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, stated the Planning, 26
Zoning and Appeals Board held a public workshop on June 26, 2007. On 27
September 11, 2007 a public hearing was held. The Gander Mountain PUD was 28
approved by a unanimous vote of 7–0. Two waivers were approved. The second 29
delivery area was not approved. The signage approval includes the sign on the 30
North elevation at 6-foot height and the sign on the West Interstate 95 elevation. 31
Code does not permit tag line signage and this request will not be supported. The 32
brand name signage is also not supported by staff. Waivers that staff supports 33
include: intersection distance separation, direction signage, larger monument sign, 34
and 60-day grace period to obtain plat. The applicant has worked well with the 35
Sandtree community residents by providing traffic calming and neighborhood 36
identification and enhancements. Mayor Russo opened the floor to public 37
comments. 38
John Mehalko, 826 Sandtree Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, president o f the 39
Sandtree Homeowners Association, spoke in favor of the Gander Mountain PUD. 40
He stated that the applicant has been very helpful with the signage and closing the 41
road. His community had a vote with 80-percent approval. 42
Lauren Fountain, 506 Sandtree Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, expressed her 43
approval of working with Joe Ryan and Don Hearing. She asked who will be 44
responsible for putting the barrier in place. Kara Irwin stated that there will be a 45
locked gate with access for emergency services only. She also expressed her 46
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concern about the wildlife preservation program. Donaldson Hearing, Cotleur & 1
Hearing, stated that Busch Wildlife will contact her tomorrow about her concerns. 2
Mayor Russo stated that if Ms. Fountain had further inquiries a separate meeting 3
would be set up. 4
Virginia McDaniel, 806 Sandtree Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, requested 5
explanation on the additional turn lane. Donaldson Hearing showed a slide and 6
offered clarification on the additional turn lane request. He addressed staff’s 7
concern for possible U-turns by stating the area is not large enough to 8
accommodate the wheelbase of the trucks. 9
Joan Elias, 1009 Diamond Head Road, Palm Beach Gardens, stated that 10
she has been to a Gander Mountain store and it was a very impressive retail 11
operation. It was very clean. The staff was well trained. 12
With no further comments Mayor Russo closed the public hearing. 13
Council Member Valeche cited the diversity of business and economic support 14
that Gander Mountain will bring to Palm Beach Gardens. He complime nted the 15
applicant on their willingness to work with residents and staff. He wants to see the 16
venture succeed and agrees with the request for signage. Vice Mayor Levy did not 17
agree with the Tracker sign or the tag line sign, but does agree with the sign on 18
the South face. He agrees with the larger signs because of the location. He also 19
believes that the visibility from I nterstate 95 is very important. He complimented 20
the applicant on the green energy-efficient design of the building. Vice Mayor 21
Levy agreed with the second loading zone as proposed by the petitioner. Council 22
Member Barnett agreed with the second loading zone citing safety. She agreed 23
that the applicant has worked well with Sandtree residents and the Sandtree Office 24
Plaza and deserves consideration of the signage requests. She stated that the 25
monument sign is beautiful and will be a benefit to the Sandtree Office Plaza. She 26
believed that the tag line signs should be limited and that the Tracker sign on the 27
corner of the building is acceptable. Council Member Jablin agreed with the 28
secondary loading area. He agreed with the request for the 8-foot sign, but not the 29
request for the Tracker sign. Mayor Russo stated that Gander Mountain is as 30
exciting a project as Legacy Place. He believes they have e nhanced the residential 31
and commercial property. He stated that he does not agree with the tag line signs 32
or the Tracker sign. Mayor Russo went on to explain that this is the second time 33
that there have been major issues with signage code that staff is trying to enforce. 34
He believes that a review of the sign code may be necessary. Council Member 35
Barnett spoke in favor of the Tracker sign, which faces the parking lot and is 36
unique to Gander Mountain. She asked that it be given further consideration. 37
Council Member Valeche pointed that a waiver is not a violation of the law. He 38
requested a rendering of the Tracker sign from Donaldson Hearing. Council 39
Member Barnett requested that the sign code be brought up at a Town Hall 40
meeting. 41
MOTION 42
Council Member Jablin made a motion to place Ordinance 30, 2007 on 43
first reading by title only, seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and carried unanimously 44
by a 5–0 vote. 45
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b. Resolution 118, 2007 – Miscellaneous Petition. A Resolution of the City 1
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving a miscellaneous 2
petition to allow for the clearing of exotic vegetation, relocation of existing native 3
palms to City property, prior to obtaining final site plan approval of the proposed 4
Gander Mountain PUD, to be located on a 13.18-acre parcel, as described more 5
particularly herein; providing for conditions, and providing an effective date. 6
Mayor Russo opened the public hearing and requested any ex parte 7
communications. Council Member Barnett said she had no ex parte 8
communication. Vice Mayor Levy, Council Member Jablin, Council Member 9
Valeche and Mayor Russo stated that they did have ex parte communication on 10
this subject. Donaldson Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing, is making this request on 11
behalf of the applicant as a benefit to the ne ighborhood to allow them to proceed 12
with some clearing in advance of the final development order. It will allow them 13
to provide additional safeguards and help facilitate some of the green initiatives. 14
The activit ies will be limited to the removal of exotic vegetation, relocation of 15
native vegetation and grading for the wall, which will allow the wall to be in place 16
before any vertical development begins. A $2,000,000 bond is being posted, 17
which is the value of the vegetation being relocated or replaced. App roximately 18
100 trees will be relocated to the PGA National Park. Fence with opaque 19
screening will be installed. Utilities have been relocated. Minor encroachments 20
are being addressed. Permits have been filed. Mr. Hearing is requesting to defer 21
the obligation to have the relocations complete for two weeks either prior to 22
second reading or prior to the issuance of vertical construction. Mayor Russo 23
inquired if staff had any questions of the petitioner. Council Member Jablin 24
inquired if the language Mr. Hearing is proposing is in the resolution. Kara Irwin, 25
Growth Management Administrator, stated that she would prefer more definite 26
timing. Mayor Russo inquired about the petition having been agreed to at an 27
earlier date. Mr. Hearing explained the process of gett ing signatures from the 28
Sandtree residents and then filing for permits so the encroachments can be 29
removed. He stated that they would like to start relocating trees tomorrow. Kara 30
Irwin then explained that Mr. Hearing is actually requesting a two -week 31
extension. Discussion ensued regarding specific language. Christine Tatum, City 32
Attorney, read the language to be used: ―Prior to November 1, 2007 all 33
encroachments shall be removed. Failure to do so will result in a Stop Work 34
Order.‖ 35
MOTION 36
Council Member Jablin made a motion to approve Resolution 118, 2007 37
with the revision as read into the record by City Attorney Christine Tatum, 38
seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and carried unanimously by a 5–0 vote. 39
c. Resolution 78, 2007 – Chase Bank Building. A Resolution of the City 40
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending Resolution 21, 41
1998 to allow a total of four additional tenant wall signs on the Northeast and 42
Southwest elevations of the PGA Financial Center Building (f.k.a. MacArthur 43
Center Office Building) located at the Northeast corner of PGA Boulevard and 44
Fairchild Gardens Avenue within the Regional Center Development of Regional 45
Impact (DRI), as more particularly described herein; providing an additional 46
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waiver; providing an additional condition of approval; and providing an effective 1
date. 2
MOTION 3
Motion was made by Council Member Jablin to continue Resolution 78, 4
2007 to the November 15, 2007 meeting. Seconded by Vice Mayor Levy; carried 5
by unanimous 5–0 vote. 6
d. Resolution 95, 2007 – Concurrent processing of a Future Land Use Map 7
Amendment (FLUM). A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm 8
Beach Gardens, Florida allowing the concurrent processing of a Planned Unit 9
Development (PUD) and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the 10-acre 10
parcel located at the Southwest corner of Hood Road and Interstate 95; approving 11
a concurrent processing agreement; and providing an effective date. 12
Mayor Russo opened the public hearing and requested any ex parte 13
communication, to which all members replied they had none. Mayor Russo 14
requested confirmation that Mr. Carl Sabatello was no longer involved with the 15
subject property. Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, and Donaldson 16
Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing, both stated that Mr. Sabatello no longer held 17
contractual interest in the property. Christine Tatum, City Attorney, stated that 18
there was no written documentation to that effect. Mayor Russo stated that he 19
would abstain until a letter of clarification was obtained. Mayor Russo abstained 20
because Mr. Sabat ello is a major client of Mayor Russo’s office. At this time 21
Mayor Russo relinquished the gavel and turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor 22
Levy. Mr. Donaldson Hearing stated that the staff requested consideration of the 23
concurrent processing for this project. There is a pending land use amendment to 24
make it consistent with the surrounding land uses. Vice Mayor Levy asked if there 25
were questions for the staff or by the staff. There being no reply Vice Mayor Levy 26
opened the public hearing. There being no comme nts Vice Mayor Levy closed the 27
public hearing. 28
MOTION 29
Council Member Jablin made a motion for approval of Resolution 95, 30
2007. Council Member Barnett seconded. Motion carried unanimously by a 4 –0 31
vote. Mayor Russo returned to the dais and resumed his position. 32
e. Resolution 98, 2007 – PGA Boulevard Streetscape. A Resolution of the 33
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the PGA 34
Boulevard beautification plan for the Mirasol Planned Community District (PCD) 35
located between PGA Boulevard and Hood Road, West of the Ronald Regan 36
Turnpike; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute FDOT permits 37
and/or a maintenance Memorandum of Agreement; providing conditions of 38
approval; and providing an effective date. 39
Mayor Russo opened the public hearing and requested any ex parte 40
communication, to which all members replied they had no ne. Anne Booth, Urban 41
Design Studio, representing Taylor Woodrow, stated she was seeking approval of 42
the landscape design that Mirasol is to provide along a 2-mile area of the median 43
and Southern border of PGA Boulevard. Ms. Booth described specific planting 44
information. Vice Mayor Levy asked if there were any questions for the 45
petitioner. Council Member Jablin inquired if there had been a tree-for-tree 46
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replacement on the South side, to which Ms. Booth responded that she did not 1
know. She explained that the replacement trees have been clustered. Council 2
Member Jablin stated that he thought the vegetation was satisfactory. Council 3
Member Jablin inquired if the sidewalk is still in place, to which Ms. Booth 4
replied that it is. With no further questions from the Council, Mayor Russo 5
opened the hearing for public comment. With no comments, Mayor Russo closed 6
the public hearing. 7
MOTION 8
Council Member Jablin made a motion for approval of Resolution 98, 9
2007. Vice Mayor Levy seconded. Motion carried unanimously by a 5 –0 vote. 10
f. Resolution 114, 2007 – Residential monument signs for the Garden Isles 11
subdivision. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gard ens, 12
Florida authorizing the construction of two residential monument signs within the 13
Larch Avenue right -of-way; and authorizing the execution of an Easement 14
Agreement for the signs; providing conditions of approval; and providing an 15
effective date. 16
Mayor Russo opened the public hearing and requested any ex parte 17
communication, to which all members replied they had none. Jackie Holloman, 18
Planner, Growth Management, stated that the Garden Isles subdivision, also 19
knows as the PGA National Golf Club Estates North, was previously approved for 20
a Military Trail grant in 2005–2006 for two residential entry monument signs. Ms. 21
Holloman gave specific monument locations and stated that the two homeowners 22
nearest the signs had signed agreements. City Council is requested to waive all 23
permitting fees, as is typical for all projects with a Military Trail grant. The 24
standard agreement between the City and the homeowners association will apply. 25
The homeowners association is requesting a waiver for code, which limits 26
residential signs to one. The second sign will match the first and afford balance. 27
With no comments, Mayor Russo closed the public hearing. 28
MOTION 29
Council Member Jablin made a motion for approval of Resolution 114, 30
2007. Vice Mayor Levy seconded. Motion carried unanimously by a 5–0 vote. 31
X. RESOLUTIONS 32
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XI. ORDINANCES 34
None. 35
XII. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION 36
None. 37
XIII. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT 38
None. 39
At this time Mayor Russo addressed the disparaging comment made earlier in the 40
evening regarding Council Member Jablin. He requested to know the latitude that he has 41
when personal attacks are made, specifically if the person is allowed three minutes to say 42
whatever they choose, or if the comments must be limited to City business. Mayor Russo 43
thanked Council Member Jablin for his discretion by not responding to the attack. 44
Council Member Barnett suggested that Christine Tatum, City Attorney, look into the 45
issue and provide advice, to which there was agreement. Council Member Jablin 46
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addressed the attack by stating that as public figures Council Members are subject to 1
attack, but that he would not respond and hopes that no other Council Member would 2
respond either. Further discussion ensued with Mayor Russo stating that should the 3
situation arise again it can be brought up for discussion, as he has done with this 4
situation. 5
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XIV. ADJOURNAMENT 1
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 2
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Patricia Snider, CMC 30
City Clerk 31
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 1
CITY COUNCIL 2
REGULAR MEETING 3
November 1, 2007 4
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The November 1, 2007 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm 6
Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:05 p.m.in the Council Chambers of the 7
Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 8
by Mayor Joseph Russo. 9
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 10
Following the Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Russo requested a moment of silence 11
for Californians being evacuated because of wildfires. 12
II. ROLL CALL 13
The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found to be 14
in attendance: Mayor Joseph Russo, Vice Mayor David Levy, Council Member Eric 15
Jablin, Council Member Hal Valeche, and Council Member Jody Barnett. 16
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS 17
None. 18
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 19
a. Transfer of ownership of retired police K-9 Dragan to Sergeant Glenn 20
Wright. Chief of Police Stephen Stepp announced the retirement of Police K-9 Dragan 21
due to progressive arthritis. Chief Stepp presented highlights of Dragan’s 5-year career 22
with handler, Sergeant Glenn Wright , including: 210 times utilized resulting in 36 23
apprehensions and 79 arrests. Mayor Russo awarded Sergeant Wright ownership of 24
Dragan. Council Member Jody Barnett cited bud get restraints as the reason preventing 25
the City from buying another K-9 to replace Dragan. Council Member Barnett then 26
announced the PGA Corridor Association and local businesses have agreed to raise the 27
$7,000.00 necessary for the purchase of a new K-9. Council Member Barnett presented 28
an initial $500.00 check. 29
b. Implementation request for Phase II of the Veterans Park Project located 30
at the Municipal Complex. Community Services Administrator Jack Doughney presented 31
an update on the progress of Veterans Plaza. He invited everyone who participated in all 32
phases of the design, construction and implementation of Phase I of the project to attend a 33
breakfast Friday, November 9, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall lobby. The Mayor’s 34
second annual Veterans Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 35
the City of Palm Beach Gardens Municipal Golf Course. Proceeds will go to the Veterans 36
Administration Hospital. The Veterans Plaza dedication will be held Sunday, 37
November 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. At this t ime the five military branch flags will be 38
unveiled: U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast 39
Guard. A draft version of the updated Buy Into the Gardens program has been submitted 40
to Council. The program will allow a flag to be flown for 30 days in memory of a loved 41
one and retired in their honor. Recreation Director Charlotte Presensky presented an 42
update of the Veterans Plaza project Phase I and described Phase II. Ms. Presensky 43
emphasized that funding comes from a non ad valorem fund. Discussion ensued 44
regarding funding. City Attorney Christine Tatum confirmed the appropriate use of funds 45
from the cultural donation fund. 46
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MOTION 1
Motion made by Council Member Eric Jablin and seconded by Vice Mayor Levy 2
in support of moving forward with Phase II of the Veterans Plaza project authorizing the 3
amount of $269,000 from the cultural donation account be used. Motion carried 4
unanimously 5–0. 5
c. IRS Code 501.(c).3 Charitable Corporation for Palm Beach Gardens 6
Police Volunteer Organization, Inc. Chief of Police Stephen Stepp explained the 7
charitable purpose of setting up the Police Department 501.(c).3 account. He then 8
introduced Captain Tom Murphy of the Citizens Mobile Patrol, who gave an in-depth 9
presentation of the plans and workings of th e 501.(c).3 not for profit charitable 10
organization to be named the Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers, Inc. V olunteers 11
working within the Police Department who are not members of the Citizens Mobil e 12
Patrol will be included. Funds raised through the organization will be used for various 13
programs within the Police Department. The proposed board members were introduced. 14
Vice Mayor Levy and Mayor Russo thanked Captain Murphy and the members of the 15
organization for their efforts. Mayor Russo expressed the supp ort of the Council. 16
V. ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD/COMMITTEE 17
REPORTS 18
Council Member Jody Barnett expressed her thanks to the PGA Corridor 19
Association for the ir support and then congratulated the members of the newly 20
established Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers, Inc. A town hall meeting is 21
tentatively set for January 30, 2008. Community input is being sought. 22
Vice Mayor David Levy introduced Fire Chief Pete Bergel, who presented 23
information on the fo urth annual A Taste of the Palm Beaches, which raises money for 24
the Big Heart Brigade and will be held on November 14, 2007 at PGA Commons. 25
Mayor Joseph Russo announced this coming weekend Jupiter’s Abacoa 26
community will hold an Italian Festival. On Sunday, November 4, 2007, 2:30 p.m., a 27
cheese building contest will be held. The prizes are awarded to the winner’s favorite 28
charities. Mayor Russo will participate and has selected the Big Heart Brigade as his 29
charity. 30
Vice Mayor David Levy raised the subject of the new hotel that is being planned 31
for Roan Lane and voiced his concerns about the project. Vice Mayor Levy then asked 32
City Manager Ron Ferris for his report. City Manager Ferris stated that a letter had been 33
submitted from the City objecting to the project. City Manager Ferris then introduced 34
Growth Management Administrator Kara Irwin who proceeded to inform the Council that 35
we had formally objected to the project by letter through the Intergovernmental Plan 36
Amendment Review Committee (IPARC) process. The next step, which is not yet 37
complete, is for the City of Palm Beach Gardens to fill out and submit a formal objection 38
through the IPARC process that will go to the Board of County Commissioners. Vice 39
Mayor Levy is taking a leadership role on behalf of the City regarding its objections to 40
the hot el project. A major concern is that Roan Lane is a residential neighborhood and 41
not suitable for the amount of traffic generated by a hotel. Compatibility is a big issue. 42
Council Member Hal Valeche mentioned a special election that was held for a 43
vacant State House district seat in Broward. The election was held to replace someone 44
who had died. A total of 4,000 votes were cast in the primary. The winner won with 36 45
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percent, or approximately 1,440 votes. Council Member Valeche expressed his concern 1
that such a small number of votes were cast. The area has 160,000 residents. 2
Council Member Eric Jablin announced the Red, White and Zin event to be held 3
November 2, 2007 to benefit the Northern Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. It will be 4
the first event held in Veterans Plaza. 5
Mayor Joseph Russo announced that Vice Mayor Levy, Council Member Jablin 6
and himself attended the Palm Beach Gardens Homecoming Parade. They were interested 7
to see our police officers in action as they arrested someone trying to break into a house 8
just one block from where the parade was being organized. 9
Mayor Joseph Russo announced the Smoke Free Society has requested a letter of 10
support from the City of Palm Beach Gardens for the establishment of a center in Palm 11
Beach County to help people who want to stop smoking. 12
MOTION 13
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Levy and seconded by Council Member Jablin in 14
support of sending the requested letter to the Smoke Free Society. Motion passed 15
unanimously, 5–0. 16
VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT 17
None. 18
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 19
Ms. Elyse Isadore, 3847 Vancott Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, stated her 20
objections to the Value Place Hotel being planned for Roan Lane off Northlake 21
Boulevard, east of Interstate 95. Vice Mayor David Levy has agreed to help sto p this 22
project. 23
Ms. Carol Estrada, 309 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, expressed 24
her frustration at trying to find buildings in two other cities where the names and 25
addresses were only permitted on one side of the building. Ms. Estrada believes that the 26
City of Palm Beach Gardens should consider her experience when considering future 27
signage requests. 28
Mr. Donald son Hearing, 1934 Commerce Lane, Jupiter, Florida, appearing on 29
behalf of the PGA Corridor Association, wishes to express its thanks to the Council for 30
its support, vision and commitment to PGA Boulevard. 31
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA 32
Council Member Jablin made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Levy 33
seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous 5 –0 vote. Therefore, the following 34
items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 35
a. Resolution 24, 2007 – Nextel South Corporation. A Resolution of the City 36
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida authorizing the execution of 37
an Agreement with Nextel South Corporation relating to reconfiguration of public 38
safety radio communications system frequencies; and providing an effective date. 39
b. Proclamation – National GIS Day. 40
c. Proclamation – Hospice of Palm Beach County Mont h. 41
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS 42
Part I – Quasi-judicial – Mayor Russo announced the procedures that would be 43
followed in tonight’s quasi-judicial proceedings. No ex parte communications were 44
reported. The City Clerk swore in all those intending to offer testimony in any of 45
tonight’s public hearings. 46
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a. Ordinance 24, 2007 - (2nd reading and adoption) Amending chart of 1
Permitted Uses. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach 2
Gardens, Florida related to permitted uses in the General Commercial (CG1) 3
Zoning District; amending section 78-159, Code of Ordinances, entitled 4
“Permitted Uses, Minor, and Major Conditional Uses, and Prohibited Uses ”; to 5
allow ancillary boat, watercraft, and all-terrain vehicle sales as a major 6
conditional use; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. 7
Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open. Donaldson Hearing, 8
Cotleur & Hearing, stated that he had a presentation, if Council wished to see it. 9
Mayor Russo declined saying Council had seen the presentation so it was not 10
necessary to review it again. Mayor Russo explained the g uidelines governing 11
discussion for this ordinance. With no further comments the public hearing was 12
declared closed. 13
MOTION 14
Council Member Eric Jablin moved to place Ordinance 24, 2007 on 2 nd reading and 15
adopted, seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and approved unanimously, 5–0. 16
b. Ordinance 31, 2007 – (1st reading). Amending the Capital Improvements 17
Element. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, 18
Florida amending the Capital Improvements Element of the City of Palm Beach 19
Gardens Comprehensive Plan; and providing an effective date. 20
Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open. Stephen Mayer, Growth 21
Management, Senior Planner, presented elements pertinent to Ordinance 31, 22
2007. Council Member Barnett inquired if by approving Ordinance 31, 2007 the 23
Council is not approving the projects noted, but stating that we do have 24
committed funding sources for them. Stephen Mayer stated Council Member 25
Barnett was correct. Vice Mayor Levy mentioned a second access road for the 26
schools at Shady Lakes. Mayo r Russo suggested Vice Mayor Levy talk to the area 27
residents before bringing the matter before Council. With no further comments 28
the public hearing was declared closed. 29
MOTION 30
Council Member Eric Jablin moved to place Ordinance 31, 2007 on 1st reading, 31
seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and approved unanimously, 5–0. 32
c. Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)-Based Amendment Workshop. 33
Mayor Russo declared the public hearing open. Stephen Mayer, Growth 34
Management, Senior Planner stated that this is the second meet ing to discuss the 35
EAR. Stephen Mayer stated that the required four Planning, Zoning and Appeals 36
Board (PZAB) workshops have already been held. He presented the major 37
elements contained in the EAR. Council Member Jablin asked when Staff made 38
the recommendations. Stephen Mayer replied that he intends to present 39
recommendations to PZAB in either December or January. Council Member 40
Barnett expressed her concerns that specific elements were being addressed 41
before being heard by the PZAB. Council Member Barnett then discussed Transit-42
Oriented Development (TOD) concerns. Discussion ensued between Mayor 43
Russo, Council Member Jablin, Council Member Barnett, Vice Mayor Levy and 44
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator. 45
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Linda Maggio, 903 Santree Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33403, 1
asked that subjects, such as the EAR, be explained in terms, including acronyms, 2
the public audience can understand. 3
Council Member Jablin and Mayor Russo acknowledged Ms. Maggio’s 4
concerns. Kara Irwin explained the EAR is a comprehensive plan for land use 5
within the City. It must be re-evaluated every 7 years. Stephen Mayer continued 6
his presentation. Mayor Russo requested that in future such lengthy presentations 7
be noted before the Council meeting. Discussion ensued among Council Members 8
regarding housing issues. Stephen Mayer continued his presentation regarding 9
public safety. Council Member Barnett stated that our level of service for fire 10
response time is better than the County’s and she does not want our standard to go 11
down, to which there was agreement. Discussion ensued among Council Members 12
regarding public safety. City Manager Ron Ferris noted the standard the City uses 13
was established in Resolution 124, 2004, which established a minimum level of 14
service county-wide and all municipalities had to meet that minimum. The City of 15
Palm Beach Gardens’ standards are much higher. Stephen Mayer continued his 16
presentation on recreation. Discussion ensued regarding recreation standards. 17
Stephen Mayer continued his presentation on coast al management. Kara Irwin 18
stated that the EAR issues will be brought back before Council in March. Mayor 19
Russo declared the public meeting closed. 20
Part II – Non-Quasi-judicial 21
a. Resolution 115, 2007 – Seasons 52 Restaurant PUD Amendment. A 22
Resolution of t he City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 23
amending the Seasons 52 Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at the 24
Northwest corner of PGA Boulevard and Ellison Wilson Road, as more 25
particularly described herein, to allow a change in use fro m an art gallery to 26
professional office; amending certain conditions of approval; reallocating building 27
square footages; and providing an effective date. 28
No ex parte communications were reported. Mayor Russo declared the 29
public hearing open. 30
Donaldson Hear ing, Cotleur & Hearing, representing Seasons 52 31
requested the building’s second level be changed from an art gallery to 32
professional office space. There being no further discussion Mayor Russo 33
declared the public meeting closed. 34
MOTION 35
Council Member Jablin made a motion in favor of Resolution 115, 2007, seconded by 36
Vice Mayor Levy and approved unanimously, 5–0. 37
b. Ordinance 30, 2007 – (2nd reading and adoption) Gander Mountain PUD. 38
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 39
relating to rezoning; rezoning a parcel of land consisting of 13.18 acres, located 40
on the West side of Sandtree Drive, immediately South of the Northlake 41
Commons/Home Depot shopping center and immediately North of the Sandtree 42
residential development and Sandtree office development, as described more 43
particularly herein, from Commercial General (CG-1) to Planned Unit 44
Development (PUD) overlay with an underlying zoning of Commercial General 45
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(CG-1) to be known as the Gander Mountain PUD; amending the zoning district 1
map; providing an effective date. 2
No ex parte communications were reported. Mayor Russo declared the 3
public hearing open. 4
Mr. Donaldson Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing, representing Oppidan 5
Investment, Inc. wished to thank the Council for the early removal of vegetation 6
authorization approved two weeks’ ago. It enabled vegetation to be saved as well 7
the repair of the encroachments. Many wildlife were safely removed. Mr. Hearing 8
is requesting a waiver to allow the boundary wall to be moved 10 feet away from 9
homeowners’ property. The signage has been redone and a sample of the new 10
Tracker sign is presented. 11
Discussion among the Council members ensued. Kara Irwin, Growth 12
Management Administrator, cited items not in the Resolution. 13
Julian Knight, 8743 Sat alite Terrace, Lake Park, Florida, stated his 14
objection is the speeding problem on the Sandtree Road. A 120,000-squaret foot 15
retailer is moving into a residential neighborhood. Problems exist with 16
Schumacher Automotive dealership loading and unloading cars in the street. The 17
issue of loading boats and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) needs to be resolved before 18
the project is built. 19
Donald Houser, 510 Sandtree Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410, 20
stated closing the road into the office complex is necessary to stop speeding. 21
Linda Maggio, 903 Sandtree Drive, Palm Beach Gardend, Florida, 33410, 22
spoke in support of closing the end of Sandtree Drive to prevent speeders driving 23
through the residential neighborhood. 24
Lauren Fountain, 506 Sandtree Drive, Palm Beac h Gardens, Florida, 25
33410, thanked the Gander Mountain staff for all of their efforts on behalf of the 26
residents of the Sandtree community. She also stated that the office complex at 27
the end of Sandtree Drive needed to be closed off from access to the residential 28
community road because of speeding and reckless driving. 29
Joseph Ryan, Oppidan, Inc., stated that, although closing the road is not 30
Gander Mountain’s responsibility, he is willing to take on the responsibility so the 31
work on the project can continue. 32
Mayor Russo closed the floor to public comment. Discussion was held 33
among Council regarding the closing of the Sandtree office complex’s access to 34
Sandtree Drive. Donaldson Hearing stated a thorough traffic analysis was done 35
for this facility. All outstanding issues have been addressed. 36
MOTION 37
Council Member Jablin moved to place Ordinance 30, 2007 on 2 nd reading and adoption; 38
seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and passed unanimously, 5–0. 39
c. Resolution 106, 2007 – Gander Mountain PUD. A Resolution of the City 40
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the Gander 41
Mountain Planned Unit Development (PUD) on a 13.18-acre parcel located on the 42
West side of Sandtree Drive, immediately South of the Northlake 43
Commons/Home Depot Shopping Center, and immediately North of the Sandtree 44
Residential Development and Sandtree Office Development, as described more 45
particularly herein, to allow the development of a 120,000 -square-foot retail 46
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building; granting major conditional use approval for indoor ancillary boat and 1
all-terrain vehicle sales; providing waivers; providing conditions of approval; and 2
providing an effective date. 3
City Manager Ron Ferris requested a recess for a review of the wording of 4
Resolution 106, 2007. At this time Mayor Russo requested a 5-minute recess for 5
discussion of verbiage in Resolution 106, 2007. Following the recess the Mayor 6
brought the meeting back to order. 7
MOTION 8
Council Member Jablin moved Resolution 106, 2007 with the following changes: 1) an 9
additional waiver, No. 11, Sectio n 78-285, for permitted signs to allow two brand name 10
signs for Tracker located on the North and West elevations, 2) change to Condition 24 11
prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy (COO) for the Gander Mountain PUD 12
the applicant shall remove a ll prohibited, invasive and non-native plants from the sight; 13
seconded by Vice Mayor Levy and passed unanimously, 5–0. 14
X. RESOLUTIONS 15
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XI. ORDINANCES 17
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XII. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION 19
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XIII. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT 21
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XIV. ADJOURNAMENT 1
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 2
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 1
CITY COUNCIL 2
REGULAR MEETING 3
November 15, 2007 4
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The November 15, 2007 Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm 6
Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers of the 7
Municipal Comple x, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 8
by Vice Mayor David Levy. 9
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 10
II. ROLL CALL 11
The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found to be 12
in attendance: Vice Mayor David Levy, Council Member Eric Jablin, Council Member 13
Hal Valeche, and Council Member Jody Barnett. Mayor Joseph Russo was absent. 14
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS 15
None. 16
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 17
a. A Taste of the Palm Beaches –Thomas DeRita: Vice Mayor Levy introduced 18
Thomas DeRita who spoke about A Taste of the Palm Beaches charity event. The 19
successful event raised $24,000.00 in support of the Big Heart Brigade, which will serve 20
50,000 Thanksgiving meals to Palm Beach County residents and 25,000 more meals to 21
Martin County and Indian River County residents. In total, the Big Heart Brigade served 22
300,000 Thanksgiving meals in the last 14 years. Mr. DeRita expressed his thanks to 23
Chief of Police Stephen Stepp and Fire Chief Pete Bergel for the work done by their 24
department members. Mr. DeRita then thanked City Manager Ron Ferris for his support. 25
b. Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers – Chief Stephen Stepp: Chief Stepp 26
explained the purpose of the new Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers, a 501(c)3 27
char itable organization, and introduced Jack Milne, a member of the board of directors. 28
Chief Stepp explained the preliminary work creating the organization has been completed 29
and the paperwork submitted to the federal government. Start-up money for the fund is 30
still needed. Chief Stepp explained the Florida FBI National Academy Associates 31
(FBINAA) hosted its annual training conference in Palm Beach Gardens at PGA 32
National. Chief Stepp, an FBINAA graduate, then introduced FBINAA members Chief 33
Lou Cavallo, Broward County Sheriff’s Office and Florida FBINAA Third Vice 34
President, and Captain Matthew Eisenberg, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Chief 35
Cavallo , presented an overview of the FBI National Academy and the 2007 conference, 36
which was held in Palm Beach Gardens. Chief Cavallo explained that if money is left 37
over after the conclusion of the event the Florida FBINAA makes a donation to the host 38
community. Chief Cavallo then presented a check for $5,000.00 to the Palm Beach 39
Gardens Police Volunteers for use within the community. Vice Mayor Levy thanked 40
Chief Cavallo and the Florida FBINAA for their generosity. 41
c. PGA National Park Update – Todd Engle, Director of Construction Services: 42
Todd Engle gave a brief history of the park, current description of the facilit ies and a 43
description of proposed changes. Council Member Jody Barnett, inquired about the 44
Northeast and Northwest sections of the park. Todd Engle stated the tennis courts and 45
basketball courts already exist and the new features to be added include: pavil ion, 46
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relocation of playground, picnic facilities, jogging trail and fishing area. The remaining 1
area will remain passive. Vice Mayor Levy inquired if the palm trees now being installed 2
came from the Gander Mountain project. Todd Engle replied the trees are being relocated 3
from the Gander Mountain site. Council Member Barnett inquired if the residents behind 4
the planned parking area have seen the plans. Todd Engle replied that the residents 5
attended the Planning and Zoning meeting where the plans were presented and they were 6
satisfied with the lighting and the landscaping. 7
V. ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD/COMMITTEE 8
REPORTS 9
Council Member Jody Barnett wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and asked 10
that everyone give thanks for our first responders and the men and women serving 11
overseas and for the wonderful life we enjoy here because of them. 12
Council Member Hal Valeche expressed his thanks to the workers who 13
constructed Veterans Plaza. It will change over the years, but is off to a great start. 14
Council Member Eric Jablin expressed his thanks to the staff, the backbone of the 15
City, who implement the decisions of the Council. He expressed his thanks to the workers 16
who constructed Veterans Plaza, reiterating that it is awesome. Thanks were also offered 17
to Jack Doughney, Community Services Administrator , for his work on Veterans Plaza. 18
Council Member Jablin noted the groundbreaking for the Amanda Buckley Field of 19
Dreams on Plant Drive will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2007. 20
Vice Mayor Levy expressed thanks for the work done to create the Veterans 21
Plaza. He also offered his thanks to Council Member Valeche for his moving tribute on 22
Veterans Day. Vice Mayor Levy encouraged everyone to attend the Annual Thanksgiving 23
Show at the Riverside Youth Enrichment Center, that will take place on November 16, 24
2007 at 9:30 a.m. My Safe Florida has contacted Vice Mayor Levy requesting 5 to 10 25
minutes at a Council meeting for their presentation on hurricane -proofing a house. 26
Discussion among Council members ensued. A decision will be made at another time. 27
Vice Mayor Levy suggested dedicating a commemorative brick in Veterans Plaza in 28
memory of Ray Lambert , charter member of the Palm Beach Gardens Volunteer Fire 29
Department . Council members agreed. 30
VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT 31
None. 32
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 33
Joan Elias, 1009 Diamond Head Way, Palm Beach Gardens, expressed her thanks 34
to Tom DeRita for the Taste of the Palm Beaches event . Ms. Elias also expressed her 35
thanks to Channing Corporation for the innovative ideas at PGA Commons. 36
Tom Cairnes, representing The Gardens Mall and the PGA Corridor Association, 37
explained that the remodeling of The Gardens Mall is almost complete and has been well 38
received. He also stated that the new holiday decorations have been hung and Santa 39
arrives November 17, 2007. Mr. Cairnes expressed his thanks to the City and Council 40
members for their support of the 6th Annual PGA Corridor Association holiday event, 41
which was well attended. He also thanked John and Joel Channing for the A Taste of the 42
Palm Beaches event. He stated his respect for the local businesses and their support for 43
the community. 44
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA 1
a. Approval of August 16, 2007 regular City Council meeting minutes. 2
b. Approval of September 4, 2007 regular City Council meeting minutes. 3
c. Approval of September 19, 2007 regular City Council meeting minutes. 4
d. Resolution 121, 2007 – Software license and use Agreement. A Resolution of the 5
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving a Software 6
License and Use Agreement between the City of Palm Beach Gardens and MCCi, 7
a subsidiary of Municipal Code Corporation, for the Laserfiche Document 8
Imaging System; and providing an effective date. 9
e. Resolution 128, 2007 – Purchase award to Musco Sports Lighting. A Resolution 10
of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an 11
Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the purchase and installation of 12
sports lighting at PGA National Park in an amount not to exceed $575,586.00 via 13
an existing contract wit h the City of Jacksonville, Florida. Bid No. SC-0511-06; 14
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement; and 15
providing an effective date. 16
MOTION 17
Motion made by Council Member Eric Jablin to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded 18
by Council Member Valeche and carried by unanimous vote, 4–0. 19
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS 20
Part I –Quasi-judicial 21
Part II – Non-Quasi-judicial 22
a. Ordinance 31, 2007 – (2nd reading and adoption). Amending the Capital 23
Improvements Element . An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palm 24
Beach Gardens, Florida amending the Capital Improvements Element of the City 25
of Palm Beach Gardens comprehensive plan; and providing an effective date. 26
Vice Mayor Levy established there had been no changes to Ordinance 31, 27
2007 since first reading. He then opened the public hearing. There being no public 28
comment, Vice Mayor Levy closed the public hearing. Council members had no 29
comment. 30
MOTION 31
Motion made by Council Member Eric Jablin to adopt Ordinance 31, 2007, seconded by 32
Council Member Hal Valeche and carried by unanimous vote, 4–0. 33
X. RESOLUTIONS 34
None. 35
XI. ORDINANCES 36
None. 37
XII. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION 38
Vice Mayor Levy stated the City has the opportunity to appoint a representative to 39
the Workforce Alliance governing board. Based on past experience and an excellent 40
reputation, Max Davis has been suggested for the position. 41
MOTION 42
Motion made by Vice Mayor Levy to appoint Max Davis to the Workforce Alliance 43
governing board, seconded by Council Member Eric Jablin and carried by unanimous 44
vote, 4–0. 45
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XIII. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT 1
None. 2
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XIV. ADJOURNAMENT 4
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 5
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APPROVED: 7
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Joseph R. Russo, Mayor 10
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David Levy, Vice Mayor 14
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Eric Jablin, Council Member 18
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Hal R. Valeche, Council Member 22
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Jody Barnett, Council Member 26
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Attest: 30
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Patricia Snider, CMC 34
City Clerk 35
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Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim 37
transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk. 38
All referenced attachments on file in the City Clerk’s office. 39
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
Resolution 13 1,2007
SUBJFCT/AGENDA ITEM
Resolution 13 1,2007: Redevelopment of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Consideration for Approval: A request by the School District of Palm Beach County for a Major
Conditional Use to allow the demolition of the existing elementary school and the construction of a
new one and two story educational facility, on the 1 1.44-acre Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
site, generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Riverside Drive and Holly Drive.
[XI Recommendation to APPROVE.
[ ] Recommendation to DENY
Reviewed by: I Orio~~ Dept.:
City Attorney
Christine P. T Manager I Kara Irwin, AICP
Development Ix] Quasi-
compliance& u ~udicial
Bahareh Keshavan-Wolfs, [ ] Legislative
AICP [a Public Hearing
Advertised:
Paper: Palm Beach
Growth Manage Date: 12/5/2007 Administrator
Kara L. Irwin, Post
Approved By:
1
[XJ Required
[I NotRequired
AfEected Parties:
[XJ Notified
[ ] NotRequired
Finance:
Finance
Administrator:
Allan Owens
N/A
Building
Accountant:
BY___ N/A
K. Labossiere
Feespaid: m/A]
Date:
Budget Acct.#:
N/A
City Council Action:
[ ]Approved
[ ] App. w/ conditions
[ ]Denied
[ ] Rec. approval
[ ] Rec. app. w/ conds.
[ ] Rec. Denial
[ ]Continued
to:
Attachments:
0 PBPost Ad
0 Conditional Use
Criteria Analysis
0 Section 1013.33
0 Site Plan
Elevations
0 PBC Traffic
Concurrency
0 Resolution 13 1,
2007
(F.S.)
Date Prepared. November 26,2007
Meeting Dale: December 20,2007
Resolution 13 1,2007
Page 2 of 6
EXECUTIVE SUMMAR Y
The existing site is an 11.44-acre parcel (to be referred to as the “Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
School”) at the northeast comer of Riverside Drive and Holly Drive. The applicant is requesting a site
plan and a Major Conditional Use to allow for the redevelopment of the existing elementary school.
This subject petition includes the demolition of the existing structures, and the construction of two new
interconnected buildings, totaling 1 12,668 square-feet. The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board
reviewed the subject petition on July 24, 2007, and unanimously recommended approval to the City
Council. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 13 1,2007.
BACKGROUND
In the early 1960s the MacArthur Foundation dedicated the subject property to the Board of Public
Instruction of Palm Beach County, which constructed the existing elementary school in 1962.
Currently, the School District of Palm Beach County (the “District”) is proposing to demolish the
existing elementary school and construct a new education facility consisting of two interconnected
buildings totaling 112,668 square feet, which will serve as the new Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
School. The property is 1 1.44 acres in size. The school is located at the northeast comer of Riverside
Drive and Holly Drive.
LAND USE AND ZONING
The subject site has a Public (P) future land-use designation and a zoning designation of Public or
Institutional (PI).
2005 FLORIDA STATUTES
In accordance with Section 1013.33, Florida Statutes (F.S.), entitled Coordination of planning
(Educational facilities) with local governing bodies (attached), the District is required to request a
determination from the City that a site plan for a proposed educational facility is consistent with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan. The City shall determine, in writing within 45 days after receiving the
necessary information and the school board’s request for a determination, whether the proposed
educational facility is consistent with the local comprehensive plan and consistent with local land
development regulations. If the determination is affirmative, school construction may commence and
hrther City approvals are not required, except as provided in Section 1013.33, F.S. Failure of the City
to make a determination in writing within 90 days after the District’s request for a determination of
consistency shall be considered an approval of the District’s application.
Further, the City may not deny the site application based on adequacy of the site plan as it relates
solely to the needs of the school. If the site is consistent with the comprehensive plan’s land use
policies and categories in which public schools are identified as allowable uses, the City may not deny
the application. The City may only consider the site plan and its adequacy as it relates to
environmental concerns, health, safety and welfare, and effects on adjacent property. Standards and
conditions may not be imposed which conflict with those established in Section 1013, F.S., or the
Florida Building Code, unless mutually agreed and consistent with the Interlocal Agreement required
by Section 1013.33, F.S.
Date prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: Deoember 20,2007
Resolutioa 131,2007
Page 3 of 6
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Future Land Use Element
The following are policies set forth in the Future Land Use element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
relating to school facilities with which the proposed site plan for the School is consistent:
Policy 1.1.1.7.: The City shall ensure the availability for suitable land for public and institutional uses
necessary to support development by:
(Policy 1.1.1.7 continued)
2.
*****
Allowing publidinstitutional uses in certain land-use categories subject to limitations and
locational criteria as identified in this Plan. Such locational criteria shall include the following
standards:
*****
(c) Public/Institutional Uses shall be limited in intensity to maximum lot coverage of 40%
of the site and a maximum building height of 50 feet.
Staff Comments: The proposed School has maximum lot coverage of 23.8% of the site and a
maximum building height of 35’ to the tallest point.
(d) Schools shall be considered as compatible and allowable in areas designated with any
residential land-use category (RR20, RR10, RVL, RL, RM, RH). Further, schools shall
be considered publidinstitutional uses and be allowable within areas designated
Industrial (IND) and Public (P) on the Future Land Use Map.
$t&Comment$: The subject site has a Public (P) hture land-use designation.
(e) PublidInstitutional Uses shall be buffered fiom adjacent land uses and shall be set back
from adjacent roadways. Buffering for noise, odors, glare and lights shall be provided.
Setbacks shall be a minimum of 25 feet in the fiont, 15 feet in the sides and rear and
buffers shall be a minimum of 5 feet. Buffers and setbacks may be increased depending
on the characteristics of the proposed publidinstitutional use. Stadiums, outdoor
recreational facilities and similar support facilities shall be located and buffered on the
proposed site to minimize impacts on adjacent properties.
Staff Comments: The proposed site plan incorporates a 55’ front setback adjacent to Riverside Drive, a
90’ side setback from Holly Drive, a 85’ rear setback from the northern property line, and a 193’ side
setback from Ironwood Drive. The applicant has met the site plan requirements by designing a 20’
landscape buffer along the northern property line adjacent to the existing industrial development, a 8’
landscape buffer along the western property line adjacent to Riverside Drive, a 10’ landscape buffer
along the southern property line adjacent to Holly Drive, and a 10’ landscape buffer along as much of
the eastern property line adjacent to Ironwood Drive as was possible.
Date Prepred: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolutioa 131,2007
Page 4 of 6
Public School Facilities Element
The following are policies set forth in the Public School Facilities element of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan relating to the siting and development review process for public school ficilities:
Objective 1 1.1.4.: To establish a process of coordination and collaboration between the County, local
governments, and the School District in the planning and siting of public school facilities in
coordination with planned infrastructure and public facilities.
Policy 1 1.1.4.1 : The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall coordinate and provide for expedited review of
development proposals with the School District during the development review process to ensure
integration of public school facilities with surrounding land uses and the compatibility of uses with
schools.
Staff Comments: Staff has made every attempt to expeditiously review the District’s development
proposal in accordance with the City’s LDRs to ensure the integration of the School facility with
surrounding land uses.
Policy 1 1.1.4.2: There shall be no significant environmental conditions and significant historical
resources on a proposed site that cannot be mitigated or otherwise preclude development of the site for
a public educational facility.
Staff Comments:
environmental resources on site. No historical resources exist on site.
Staff has determined that the proposed site plan poses no threats to the
Policy 1 1.1.4.3: The proposed site shall be suitable or adaptable for development in accordance with
applicable water management standards, and shall not be in conflict with the adopted or officially
accepted plans of the South Florida Water Management District, or any applicable Stormwater Utility
or Drainage District.
Staff Comments: The District has indicated that all necessary development permits have already been
acquired.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Section 78- 159 of the City’s LDRs, entitled Permitted uses, conditional, and prohibited uses, requires
“Schools, Public and Private,” to be granted conditional use approval by the City Council.
Demonstration of the project’s compliance with the City’s conditional use criteria established in
Section 78-52 is attached hereto as Attachment A.
PROJECT DETAILS
Overview
The District is proposing an 112,668 square-foot elementary school on the existing 1 1.44 acre Palm
Beach Gardens Elementary School site. The school consists of two (2) interconnected buildings, one
and two stones in height. In addition, the site plan incorporates sports fields for basketball, soccer, and
baseball; and 2 playgrounds.
Date Prepared November 26,2007
Meeting Date: Decembei 20,2007
Resolution 131,2007
Page 5 of 6
Faculty & Staff
Service Staff
Traffic Concurrency
The new school design will increase capacity at the school fi-om 556 students to 736 students in the
program capacity, and 1006 students in the core facilities. The applicant has provided a Traffic
Concurrency Impact Analysis, and the City’s Traffic Consultant has performed a coordinated review
with the Palm Beach County Traffic Division. The County has granted concurrency with a build out of
2010, but has suggested further analysis.
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Access and Traffic Circulation
Currently vehicular access is provided to the elementary school via two driveway connections off of
Riverside Drive along the west property line, and a bus loop is provided at the northwest comer of the
property, also off of Riverside Drive. The applicant is proposing to redesign the site to provide parent
drop off and visitor access via a new connection from Ironwood Drive to a new “eastem” parking lot
and drop off loop on the site. In addition, the applicant is providing a new bus loop connection from
Holly Drive. Lastly, the applicant is proposing to develop a one-way parent drop off connection from
Riverside Drive (northwest comer of the site) to the eastern parking lot.
Visitors
1 per 100
(940 Core STU ETA)
Parking
Parking requirements for schools are dictated by Chapter 423 of the Florida Building Code.
Specifically, the proposed elementary school is required to provide 140 parking spaces, and has
provided a total of 149 spaces. (See table below.)
10
I TvDe of Parkine I Reauired I Provided 1
10
I Total I 140 I 149
Landscaping
The School District is limited in the amount of landscaping they can provide by State mandated
requirements for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CEPTD). Therefore, the District
has worked with the City Forester in order to come up with a landscape plan that addresses the City’s
major concerns and maintains the safety standards and budgetary constraints of the District. Common
species proposed on the landscape plan include Live Oak, Cabbage Palm, Bald Cypress, Alexander
Palms, Gumbo Limbos, etc.
Lighting
The District will be providing lighting around each building and the parking lots. The District has
provided a photometric plan which indicates the lighting will meet Palm Beach County lighting
requirements, which are compatible with the City’s lighting regulations. Furthermore, the District has
indicated there will be no nighttime use of the school, such that parking lot and sports lights will be left
on at night.
Architecture
The District is proposing a style of architecture which is Modem in flavor, and is consistent with other
Date Prepard Nwember 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 131,2007
Page 6 of 6
schools within the City. The construction style is “tilt-up”, and the building includes such features as
smooth and rough finish combinations, and aluminum detailing. In addition, the applicant has
provided additional articulation through the use of color, integrated rain gutters, and a flat roof for the
building.
DEVELOPMENT REvlEW COMMITTEE
The City’s Development Review Committee performed a review of the project and has provided
comments and conditions of approval.
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with Section 78-54 of the City’s Land Development Regulations, entitled Public Notice,
the City sent notice of this public hearing via US mail to all property owners within 500 feet of the site,
and City staff has posted the property for the public hearing.
PLANNING. ZONING, AND APPEALS BOARD
At the July 24,2007, Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board meeting, the Board unanimously voted (7-
0) to recommend approval of the subject petition to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with the aforementioned Florida Statutes, staff has reviewed the proposed site plan and
considered its adequacy as it relates to environmental concerns, health, safety and welfare, and effects
on adjacent property. Staff has determined that the proposed site plan does not raise any
environmental concerns; it ensures the health, safety and welfare of the students and faculty on the
school campus, as well as that of the surrounding residents and visitors to the site; it minimizes
negative effects on adjacent properties; and it is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, as
stated herein. Therefore, staff recommends APPROVAL of Resolution 13 1,2007.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida will conduct a Public Hearing on December 20, 2007, at 7:OO
p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, at the City Hall Complex located at
10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida regarding:
RESOLUTION 131,2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SITE
ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF HOLLY DRIVE AND RIVERSIDE
DRIVE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
TO BE REFERRED TO AS THE “PALM BEACH GARDENS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL”; ALLOWING THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL; PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PLAN AND A MAJOR CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE 11.44-
All members of the public are invited to attend and participate in this public
hearing. All documents pertaining to this Resolution may be inspected by the
public in the Growth Management Department (561 -799-4243) located at the
Municipal Complex Building during regular business hours, Monday through
Friday, 8:OO a.m. - 500 p.m., except for holidays.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any interested party wishes to
appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter
considered at this public hearing, such interested persons will need a record of
the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made,
including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations in
order to participate in this proceeding are entitled to the provision of certain
assistance at no cost. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 561-799-4122 no
later than 5 days prior to the hearing if this assistance is required. For hearing
impaired assistance, please call the Florida Relay Service Numbers: 800-955-
8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE).
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
Publication Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Date prepoued: November 20,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
CONDITIONAL USE ANALYSIS
City of Palm Beach Gardens LDR Section 78-52
(1) Comprehensive plan. The proposed use is consistent with the
comprehensive plan.
StqffAnalpsk: As demonstrated in the staff report for this petition, staff has determined
that the proposed school is consistent with the City‘s Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Chapter requirements. The proposed use is consistent with all
applicable requirements of this chapter.
&lffArzQl_vsrs - : Section 78-159 of the City‘s LDRs, entitled Permitted uses, conditional,
and prohibited uses, requires “Schools, Public and Private,” located within a Public or
Institutional (PI) zoning district to acquire Major Conditional Use approval from the
City Council. The subject property has an underlying zoning of PI; therefore, staff has
requested the application be processed as a Major Conditional Use.
The proposed development plans are generally consistent with the requirements of the
City‘s Land Development Regulations.
(3) Standards. The proposed use is consistent with the standards for
such use as provided in Section 78-159.
Staff Analus ‘ : The proposed use is consistent with the additional standards provided
in Section 78-159Q).
(4) Public welfare. The proposed use provides for the public health,
safety, and welfare by:
a. Providing for a safe and effective meam of pedestrian access;
b. Providing for a safe and effective means of vehicular ingress and
egress;
c. Providing for an adequate roadway system adjacent to and front
of the site;
d. Providing for safe and efficient onsite traffic circulation, parking,
and overall control; and
e. Providing adequate access for public safety purposes, including
fire and police protection.
Date prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
PBG Elementary School
Page 2 of 3
conditional use Analysis
&-ff Andusts : Staff has determined that the proposed use provides for the aforesaid
standards and, therefore, provides for the public health, safety, and welfare.
(5) Screening and buffering. The proposed use utilizes such techniques as
landscaping, screening, buffering, site or building design, or business
operation procedures to mitigate impacts on surrounding properties,
including such impact as:
a. Noise;
b. Glare;
C. Odor;
d.
e.
f. Skms;
g. Waste disposal and recycling;
h.
Ground-, wd-, ,r roof-mounted mechanical equipment;
Perimeter, interior, and security lighting;
Outdoor storage of merchandise and vehicles;
i. Visual impact; and
j. Hours of operation.
Sta@Analys&: As provided in the staff report, Ci,y staff has continually urged the District
to make every attempt to minimize the negative impacts of the project on the adjacent
properties, including the issues listed above.
(6) Utilities. The proposed use minimizes or eliminates the impact of
utility installation, including underground and overhead utilities, on
adjacent properties.
Staff Analym * : As provided in the staff report, the District has made every attempt to
minimize the negative impacts of the project on the adjacent properties.
(7) Dimensional standards. The proposed use meets or exceeds all
dimensional requirements required by the chapter.
Staff Analysw ' : The proposed site plan is generally consistent with the requirements of this
chapter.
Date Prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Conditional Use Analysis
PBG Elementary School
Page 3 of 3
(8) Neighborhood plans. The proposed use is consistent with the goals,
objectives, policies, and standards of neighborhood plans.
StafAnaZysis: N/A
(9) Compatibility. The overall compatibility of the proposed development
with adjacent and area uses, and character of area development.
&&Analus * : The site has functioned as a school since 1962. Furthermore, the proposed
design of the school site, in staff's opinion, is compatible with the surrounding areas.
(10) Patterns of development.
timely, and orderly development patterns.
The proposed use will result in logical,
StaffAnalu - a: As mentioned above, the site has operated as a high school since 1962.
(11) Purpose and intent. The proposed use will be in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of this chapter and the goals, objectives,
and policies of the City.
Staff Andy sis: Staff has reviewed the proposed use and found it to be in harmony with
the intent of the City's LDRs and the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive
Plan.
(12) Adverse impact. The design of the proposed use and structures will
minimize any adverse visual impacts or impacts caused by the intensity
of the use.
StclffAnal_uszs . : As provided in the staff report, the District has made every attempt to
minimize the negative impacts of the project on the adjacent properties.
(13) Environmental impact. The design of the proposed use minimizes any
adverse impacts that may be created, induding impacts on
environmental and natural resources including air, water, storm water
management, wildlife, vegetation, and wetlands.
AnaZysis: Staff has reviewed the proposed development plan and determined that
there will be no adverse impacts on environmental and natural resources.
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101 3.33 Coordination of planning with local governing bodies.-- I 9 (1) It is the policy of this state to require the coordination of planning between boards and local
governing bodies to ensure that plans for the construction and openfng of public educational
facilities are facilitated and coordinated in time and place with plans for residential development,
concurrently with other necessary services. Such planning shall include the integration of the
educational facilities plan and applicable policies and procedures of a board with the local
comprehensive plan and land development regulations of local governments. The planning must
include the consideration of allowing students to attend the school located nearest their homes
when a new housing development is constructed near a county boundary and it is more feasible to
transport the students a short distance to an existing facility in an adjacent county than to
construct a new facility or transport students longer distances in their county of residence. The
planning must also consider the effects of the location of public education facilities, including the
feasibility of keeping central city facilities viable, in order to encourage central city
redevelopment and the efficient use of infrastructure and to discourage uncontrolled urban sprawl.
In addition, all parties to the planning process must consult with state and local road departments
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(2)(a) The school board, county, and nonexempt municipalities located within the geographic area
of a school district shall enter into an interlocal agreement that jointly establishes the specific
ways in which the plans and processes of the district school board and the local governments are to
and the Office of Educational Facilities and the SMART Schools Clearinghouse in accordance with a
schedule published by the state land planning agency.
a be coordinated. The interlocal agreements shall be submitted to the state land planning agency
(b) The schedule must establish staggered due dates for submission of interlocal agreements that
are executed by both the local government and district school board, commencing on March 1,
entitks within a school district. However, if the county where the school district is located
dates for the submission of interlocal agreements by these municipalities. The schedule must begin
with those areas where both the number of districtwide capital-outlay full-time-equivalent
students equals 80 percent or more of the current yeafs school capacity and the projected 5-year
student gmwth rate is 1 ,OOO or greater, or where the projected 5-year student growth rate is 10
percent or greater.
B?w -1 2003, and concluding by December 1 , 2004, and must set the same date for all governmental
I contains more than 20 municipalities, the state land planning agency may establish staggered due -
(c) If the student population has declined over the 5-year period preceding the due date for
submittal of an interlocal agreement by the local government and the district school board, the
bcal government and district school board may petition the state land planning agency for a
waiver of one or more of the requirements of subsection (3). The waiver must be granted if the
procedures called for in subsection (3) are unnecessary because of the school district's declining
school age population, considering the district's 5-year work program prepared pursuant to s.
1013.35. The state Land planning agency may modify or revoke the waiver upon a finding that the
conditions upon which the waiver was granted no longer exist. The district school board and local
governments must submit an interlocal agreement within I year after notification by the state land
planning agency that the conditions for a waiver no longer exist.
(d) Interlocal agreements between local governments and district school boards adopted pursuant
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to s. 163.3177 before the effective date of subsections (2)-(9) must be updated and executed
pursuant to the requirements of subsections (2)-(9), if necessary. Amendments to interlocal
agreements adopted pursuant to subsections (2)-(9) must be submitted to the state land planning
agency within 30 days after execution by the parties for review consistent with subsections (3) and
(4). Local governments and the district school board in each school district are encouraged to
adopt a single interlocal agreement in which all join as parties. The state land planning agency
shall assemble and make available model interlocal agreements meeting the requirements of
subsections (2)-(9) and shall notify local governments and, jointly with the Department of
Education, the district school boards of the requirements of subsections (2)-(9), the dates for
compliance, and the sanctions for noncompliance. The state land planning agency shall be
available to informally review proposed interlocal agreements. If the state land planning agency
has not received a proposed interlocal agreement for informal review, the state bnd planning
agency shall, at least 60 days before the deadline for submission of the executed agreement,
renotify the local government and the district school board of the upcoming deadline and the
potential for sanctions.
(3) At a minimum, the interlocal agreement must address interlocal agreement requirements in s.
1&3.3s0(13)(g), except for exempt local governments as provided in s. 163.3177(12), and must
address the following issues:
(a) A process by which each local government and the district school board agree and base their
plans on consistent projections of the amount, type, and distribution of population growth and
student enrollment. The geographic distribution of jurisdiction-wide growth forecasts is a major
objective of the process.
(b) A process to coordinate and share information relating to existing and planned public school
facilities, including school renovations and closures, and local government plans for development
and redevelopment.
(c) Participation by affected local governments with the district school board in the process of
evaluating potential school closures, significant renovations to existing schools, and new school site
selection before land acquisition. Local governments shall advise the district school board as to the
consistency of the proposed closure, renovation, or new site with the local comprehensive plan,
including appropriate circumstances and criteria under which a district school board may request
an amendment to the comprehensive plan for school siting.
(d) A pmcess for determining the need for and timing of onsite and offsite improvements to
support new construction, proposed expansion, or redevelopment of existing schools. The process
shall address identification of the party or parties responsible for the improvements.
(e) A process for the school board to inform the local government regarding the effect of
comprehensive plan amendments on school capacity. The capacity reporting must be consistent
with laws and rules regarding measurement of school facility capacity and must also identify how
the district school board will meet the public school demand based on the facilities work program
adopted pursuant to s. 1013.35.
(f) Participation of the local governments in the preparation of the annual update to the school
board's 5-year district facilities work program and educational plant survey prepared pursuant to s.
1013.35.
(g) A process for determining where and how joint use of either school board or local government
facilities can be shared for mutual benefit and efficiency.
(h) A procedure for the resolution of disputes between the district school board and local
governments, which may include the dispute resolution processes contained in chapters 164 and
186.
(i) An oversight process, including an opportunity for public participation, for the implementation
of the interlocal agreement.
(4) (a) The Office of Educational Facilities and SMART Schools Clearinghouse shall submit any
comments or concerns regarding the executed interlocal agreement to the state land planning
agency wfthin 30 days after receipt of the executed interlocal agreement. The state land planning
agency shall review the executed interlocal agreement to determine whether it is consistent with
the requirements of subsection (3), the adopted local government comprehensive plan, and other
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requirements of law. Within 60 days after receipt of an executed interlocal agreement, the state
land planning agency shall publish a notice of intent in the Florida Administrative Weekly and shall
post a copy of the notice on the agency's Internet site. The notice of intent must state that the
interlocal agreement is consistent or inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (3) and this
subsection as appropriate.
(b) The state land planning agency's notice is subject to challenge under chapter 120; however, an
affected person, as defined in s. 1@.3184(1)(a), has standing to initiate the administrative
proceeding, and this proceeding is the sole means available to challenge the consistency of an
interlocal agreement required by this section with the criteria contained in subsection (3) and this
subsection. In order to have standing, each person must have submitted oral or written comments,
recommendations, or objections to the local government or the school board before the adoption
of the interlocal agreement by the district school board and local government. The district school
board and local governments are parties to any such proceeding. In this proceeding, when the state
land planning agency finds the interlocal agreement to be consistent with the criteria in subsection
(3) and this subsection, the interlocal agreement must be determined to be consistent with
subsection (3) and this subsection if the local government's and school board's determination of
consistency is fairly debatable. When the state land planning agency finds the interlocal agreement
to be inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (3) and this subsection, the local
qvernment's and school board's determination of consistency shall be sustained unless it is shown
by a preponderance of the evidence that the interlocal agreement is inconsistent.
(c) If the state land planning agency enters a final order that finds that the interlocal agreement is
inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (3) or this subsection, the state land planning
agency shall forward it to the Administration Commission, which may impose sanctions against the
local government pursuant to s. 163.3184(11) and may impose sanctions against the district school
board by directing the Department of Education to withhold an equivalent amount of funds for
school construction available pursuant to 5s. 101 3.65, 1013.68, 101 3.70, and 101 3.72.
(5) If an executed interlocal agreement is not timely submitted to the state land planning agency
for review, the state land planning agency shall, within 15 working days after the deadline for
submittal, issue to the local government and the district school board a notice to show cause why
sanctions should not be imposed for failure to submit an executed interlocal agreement by the
deadline established by the agency. The agency shall forward the notice and the responses to the
Administration Commission, which may enter a final order citing the failure to comply and imposing
sanctions against the local government and district school board by directing the appropriate
agencies to withhold at least 5 percent of state funds pursuant to s. 163.3184(11) and by directing
the Department of Education to withhold from the district school board at least 5 percent of funds
for school construction available pursuant to 5s. 1013.65, 1013.68, 1013.70, and 1013.72.
(6) Any local government transmitting a public school element to implement school concurrency
pursuant to the requirements of s. 163.3180 before the effective date of this section is not
required to amend the elerrtent or any interlocal agreement to conform with the provisions of
subsections (2)-(8) if the element is adopted prior to or within 1 year after the effective date of
subsections (2)-(8) and remains in effect.
(7) Except as provided in subsection (8), municipalities meeting the exemption criteria in s.
~_~_ 163.3177(12) -~ are exempt from the requirements of subsections (Z), (3), and (4).
(8) At the time of the evaluation and appraisal report, each exempt municipality shall assess the
extent to which it continues to meet the criteria for exemption under s. 163.3177(12). If the
municipality continues to meet these criteria, the municipality shall continue to be exempt from
the interlocal agreement requirement. Each municipality exempt under s. 163.3177(12) must
comply with the provisions of subsections (2)-(8) within 1 year after the district school board
proposes, in its 5-year district facilities work program, a new school within the municipality's
jurisdiction.
(9) A board and the local governing body must share and coordinate information related to existing
and planned school facilities; proposals for development, redevelopment, or additional
development; and infrastructure required to support the school facilities, concurrent with
proposed development. A school board shall use information produced by the demographic,
revenue, and education estimating conferences pursuant to s. 216.136 when preparing the district
educational facilities plan pursuant to s. 1013.35, as modified and agreed to by the local
governments, when provided by interlocal agreement, and the Office of Educational Facilities and
SMART Schools Clearinghouse, in consideration of local governments' population projections, to
ensure that the district educational facilities plan not only reflects enrollment projections but also
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considers applicable municipal and county growth and development projections. The projections
must be apportioned geographically with assistance from the local governments using local
government trend data and the school district student enrollment data. A school board is precluded
from siting a new school in a jurisdiction where the school board has failed to provide the annual
educational facilities plan for the prior year required pursuant to s. 101 3,35 unless the failure is
corrected.
(IO) The location of educational facilities shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan of the
appropriate local governing body developed under part II of chapter 163 and consistent with the
plan's implementing land development regulations.
(I I) To improve coordination relative to potential educational facility sites, a board shall provide
wn'tten notice to the local government that has regulatory authority over the use of the land
consistent with an interlocal agreement entered pursuant to subsections (2)-(8) at least 60 days
prior to acquiring or leasing property that may be used for a new public educational facility. The
Local government, upon receipt of this notice, shall notify the board within 45 days if the site
proposed for acquisition or lease is consistent with the land use categories and policies of the local
government's comprehensive plan. This preliminary notice does not constitute the local
government's determination of consistency pursuant to subsection (12).
(12) As early in the design phase as feasible and consistent with an interlocal agreement entered
pursuant to subsections (2)-(8), but no later than 90 days before commencing construction, the
district school board shall in writing request a determination of consistency with the local
government's comprehensive plan. The local governing body that regulates the use of land shall
determine, in writing within 45 days after receiving the necessary information and a school board's
request for a determination, whether a proposed educational facility is consistent with the local
comprehensive plan and consistent with local land development regulations. If the determination is
affirmative, school construction may commence and further local government approvals are not
required, except as provided in this section. Failure of the local governing body to make a
determination in writing within 90 days after a district school board's request for a determination
of consistency shall be considered an approval of the district school board's application. Campus
master plans and development agreements must comply with the provisions of 5s. 1013.30 and
1 01-3.6 3.
(13) A local governing body may not deny the site applicant based on adequacy of the site plan as
it relates solely to the needs of the school. If the site is consistent with the comprehensive plan's
land use policies and categories in which public schools are identified as allowable uses, the local
government may not deny the appllcation but it may impose reasonable development standards
and conditions in accordance with s. 1013.51 (1) and consider the site plan and its adequacy as it
relates to environmental concerns, health, safety and welfare, and effects on adjacent property.
Standards and conditions may not be imposed which conflict with those established in this chapter
or the Florida Building Code, unless mutually agreed and consistent with the interlocal agreement
required by subsections (2)-(8).
(14) This section does not prohibit a local governing body and district school board from agreeing
and establishing an alternative process for reviewing a proposed educational facility and site plan,
and offsite impacts, pursuant to an interlocal agreement adopted in accordance with subsections
(2) - (8).
(15) Existing schools shall be considered consistent with the applicable local government
comprehensive plan adopted under part I1 of chapter 163. If a board submits an application to
expand an existing school site, the local governing body may impose reasonable development
standards and conditions on the expansion only, and in a manner consistent with s. 1013.51 (1).
Standards and conditions may not be imposed which conflict with those established in this chapter
or the Florida Building Code, unless mutually agreed. Local government review or approval is not
required for:
(a) The placement of temporary or portable classroom facilities; or
(b) Proposed renovation or construction on existing school sites, with the exception of
construction that changes the primary use of a facility, includes stadiums, or results in a greater
than 5 percent increase in student capacity, or as mutually agreed upon, pursuant to an interlocal
agreement adopted in accordance with subsections (2)- (8).
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
Jim Orth, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
City of Palm Beach Gardens
John P. Kim, P.E., PTOE Senior Project Manager
McMahon Associates, Inc.
PRINCIPALS
Joseph W. Whon, P.E.
Rodney P. Plourde, Ph.D., P.E.
Joseph J. DeSantis, P.E., PTOE
John S. DePalma
William T. Steffens
ASSOCIATES
Casey A. Moore, P.E.
Gary R. McNaughton, P.E., PTOE
John J. Mitchell, P.E.
Christopher J. Williams, P.E.
John F. Yacapsin, P.E.
SUBJECT: Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School Traffic Circulation
McMahon Project No. M05159.56
DATE: July 13,2007
McMahon Associates, Inc. (McMahon) has reviewed the site plan prepared by PGAL Architects
that were last revised on May 14, 2007. The project proposes an expansion of the school that
would permit an increase of the student enrollment from a maximum of 658 students to a
maximum of 1,006 students. McMahon's review of the site plan has sufficiently addressed the
comments regarding the potential queuing issues associated with the parent drop-off/pick-up
areas and the bus loop. The project can be approved for traffic concurrency, but should include
the following conditions:
A northbound right-turn lane & southbound left-turn lane on Riverside Drive
that services the northwest driveway of the school and a northbound left-turn
lane on Ironwood Drive that services the northeast driveway must be bonded for
construction prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed
expansion. The improvements must be completed and opened to traffic prior to
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the school.
The school will be required to provide traffic control personnel at the City's
request or whenever the need for traffic control becomes evident to the City or
law enforcement.
The school must provide a plan that will ensure that double stacking of vehicles
will be implemented along the parent drop-off/pick-up driveway between
Riverside Drive and the beginning of the actual drop-off/pick-up area. Double
stacking will not be permitted along the entire parent drop-off/pick-up driveway.
The traffic concurrency reservation for this project is valid until December 31,2010.
Please contact me with any questions you may have concerning this review.
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Department of Engineering
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P.O. Box 21229
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-1229
(561) 684-4000
www.pbcgov.com
Palm Beach County
mard of County
Commissioners
Addie L. Greene. Vice Chairperson
Karen T. Marcus
Jeff Koons
Warren H. Newell
Mary McCarty
Burt Aaronson
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Countg Administrator
Robert Weisrnan
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November 8,2006
Ms. Judy A. T. Dye
Assistant City Engineer
City of Palm Beach Gardens - LBFH Inc.
3550 S.W. Corporate Pkwy. I Palm City, FL 34990
RE: Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School Expansion
TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REVIEW I Dear Judy:
The Palm Beach County Traffic Division has reviewed the traffic study ,Jr the proposed
school project entitled; Palm Beack Ga:dens Eternentary Sciiool Expansion, pirrsirarit
to the Traffic Performance Standards in Article 12 of the Palm Beach County Land
Development Code. The project is summarized as follows:
Location:
Municipality:
PCN #:
Existing Uses:
Proposed Uses:
New Daily Trips:
New PH Trips:
Buildsut:
North side of Holy Drive, just east of Riverside Drive.
Palm Beach Gardens.
Elementary School for 658 Students
Addition of 348 Students
355
105 AM and 91 PM
2010
52-43-42-07-00-000-5050.
Based on our review, the Traffic Division has determined that the proposed school
expansion project meets the Traffic Performance Standards of Palm Beach County. It is
however suggested for the consultant to conduct a peak hour traffic operations analysis
for both school opening and closure periods. Thisanalysis should include evaluation of
adequacy of the existing vehicle storage at the dropoff/pick-up areas, using existing plus
newly forecasted trips, and application of a PHF of 0.5. No building permits are to be
issued by the City, after the build-out date, specified above. The County traffic
concurrency approval is subject to the Project Aggregation Rules set forth in the Traffic
Performance Standards Ordinance. If you have any questions regarding the above
comments, please contact me at 684-4030.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ENGINEER
Masoud Atefi, MW
TPS Administrato
CC: PTC Inc.
File: General - TPS Mun. Traffic Study Review
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Date Prepared: November 26, 2007
RESOLUTION 131, 2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SITE PLAN AND A
LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HOLLY DRIVE AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO BE REFERRED TO AS
THE “PALM BEACH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL”;
ALLOWING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MAJOR CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE 11.44-ACRE PARCEL OF
WHEREAS, the City has received Petition CUMJ 06-12-000008, a request for a
major conditional use and site plan approval to allow the demolition of the existing
elementary school and the construction of a school facility on the 11.44-acre site,
generally located at the northeast corner of Holly Drive and Riverside Drive, as more
particularly described herein, to be referred to as “Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
School”; and
WHEREAS, the subject site has a land-use designation of Public (P) and a
Public or Institutional (PI) zoning classification with a Conditional Use overlay; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Department has reviewed the application,
has determined that it is sufficient, and has recommended its approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board reviewed the application
at a public hearing at its July 24, 2007, meeting and voted 7-0 to recommend its
approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and testimony
presented by the Applicant and other interested parties and the recommendations of the
various City of Palm Beach Gardens review agencies and staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Resolution is in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
Date Prepared: November 26, 2007
Resolution 131, 2007
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SECTION 2. Petition CUMJ 06-12-000008 is hereby APPROVED on the following
described real property to allow the redevelopment of an existing elementary school,
generally located at the northeast corner of Holly Drive and Riverside Drive, subject to
the conditions of approval contained herein, which are in addition to the general
requirements otherwise provided by ordinance:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
PALM BEACH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 43
EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7
WITH THE CENTERLINE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF qTH AVENUE (NOW
RIVERSIDE DRIVE), AS SHOWN ON PLAT NO. 1, PALM BEACH GARDENS
ESTATES, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 26, PAGES 188 AND 189, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG
OF qTH AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF 640 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL TO
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 609.91 FEET, MORE OR
LESS, TO A POINT IN A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 50 FEET WESTERLY FROM
THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID
PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 705.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT
RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID PARLLEL LINE A DISTANCE OF 161.37 FEET, MORE OR
LESS, TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE
WESTERLY, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF
947.15 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID CENTER LINE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
(MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO) THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES OVER THE
SOUTHERLY 40 FEET AND OVER THE WESTERLY 30 FEET THEREOF AND TO AN
EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 12 FEET IN
WIDTH BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES; THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID EASEMENT
BEING PARALLEL TO AND 50 FEET WESTERLY FROM (MEASURED AT RIGHT
COAST RAILWAY.
ANGLES TO) THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FLORIDA EAST
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINS 11.44 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS. AND RECORDED IN O.R.B. 747, PAGES 258 AND 259.
AND LESS THE FOLLOWING PARCEL DESCRIBED IN RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED
RECORDED IN O.R.B. 1019, PAGE 578.
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Date Prepared: November 26, 2007
Resolution 131. 2007
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A PARCEL OF LAND (BEING AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES) IN SECTION
7, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH
640 FEET OF SAID SECTION 7 WITH A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 50 FEET
WESTERLY FROM, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO, THE WESTERLY RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY; THENCE
SOUTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF 705.18 FEET;
THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PRECEDING COURSE, A
DISTANCE OF 161.37 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID SECTION 7; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID
SECTION 7 A DISTANCE OF 92.06 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN A LINE
PARALLEL TO AND 60 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM, MEASURED AT RIGHT
ANGLES TO, THE SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE
DESCRIBED COURSE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE,
A DISTANCE OF 171 .I 9 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN A LINE PARALLEL
TO AND 110 FEET WESTERLY FROM, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO, SAID
THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, A DISTANCE OF
696.74 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT IN SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH
640 FEET OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A
DISTANCE OF 79.1 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY;
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL (BEING AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD
PURPOSES) CONTAINS 1 .I 9 ACRES.
SAID LANDS SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA.
SECTION 3. This approval is subject to the following conditions of approval,
which shall be the responsibility of the Applicant, its successors, or assigns:
Planninq and Zoning
I. The color palette for Palm Beach Gardens Elementary shall be consistent
with the earth tones approved for the Palm Beach Gardens High School.
More specifically, the Applicant shall modify the bright blue and orange
accent colors to be consistent with the high school application approved by
City Council.
2. Concurrent with the site plan approval and prior to initiation of construction,
the Applicant shall install a six-foot-tall construction fence with a privacy tarp
around the entire property line. (Planning & Zoning)
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Prior to the occupation of the school, the Applicant shall provide the City
with the necessary monies (to be held in escrow) to conduct a Traffic
Operations Analysis. If the analysis indicates that a northbound left-turn
lane on Ironwood Drive is warranted, the Applicant shall design, engineer,
and construct the lane prior to the opening of the school for school year
2009/2010. In the event that the Applicant fails to complete the turn lane by
the start of the 2009/2010 school year, the Applicant shall be in violation of
this development order. (City Engineer)
Prior to the occupation of the school, the Applicant shall extend the
northbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Riverside Drive and
Driveway #I. The lane shall be 400 feet in length, as measured from the
centerline of Driveway #I , and shall have an additional 50-foot taper per the
City Engineer’s specifications. In the event that the Applicant fails to
complete the turn lanes by the start of the 2008/2009 school year, the
Applicant shall be in violation of this development order. (City Engineer)
The School District shall cooperate with the City if the City should ever need
to enhance the current traffic operations along Riverside Drive to deter
southbound left-turn movements into the school site. (City Engineer)
The Applicant shall copy to the City all permit applications, permits,
certifications, and approvals. (City Engineer)
The Applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and
fencing as required by the City Engineer. (City Engineer)
Prior to the occupation of the school, the Applicant shall provide a boundary
plat of the site to the City for review and approval. The plat should include
all existing and proposed easements and like encumbrances, in accordance
with LDR Section 78-446, for City Council approval. In the event that the
Applicant fails to satisfy this condition prior to the occupation of the school,
the Applicant shall be in violation of this development order. (City Engineer,
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subject project shall not have any negative impacts on the existing drainage
of the surrounding areas. If at any time during the project development it is
determined by the South Florida Water Management District that any of the
surrounding areas are experiencing negative drainage impacts caused by
the project, it shall be the Applicant’s responsibility to cure said impacts in a
period of time and a manner acceptable to the City prior to additional
construction activities. (City Engineer)
12. The Applicant shall provide a letter of authorization from the utility easement
owners authorizing encroachment of the landscape buffers within their
respective utility easements. (City Engineer)
13. The Applicant shall comply with any and all Palm Beach County Traffic
Division conditions as outlined in the PBC Traffic Division equivalency and
concurrency approval letters. (City Engineer)
14. The Applicant shall provide to the City letters of authorization from the
applicable utility companies allowing landscaping and light poles to be
placed within the utility easements. (City Engineer)
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15. The Applicant shall notify the City’s Public Works Division at least ten
working days prior to the commencement of any worklconstruction activity
within any public right-of-way within the City of Palm Beach Gardens. In the
case of a City right-of-way, the applicant has at least five working days to
obtain a right-of-way permit. Right-of-way permits may be obtained at the
Building Division. Failure to comply with this condition could result in a
Stop-Work Order of all workkonstruction activity within the public right-of-
way and the subject development site. (Public Works)
SECTION 5. This property shall be constructed in compliance with the following
plans on file with the City’s Growth Management Department:
1. Sheets AI .OO through AI. IO: Site Plans, prepared by PGAL, dated July 26,
2006, and last revised on April 30, 2007; dated and stamped by the
Planning and Zoning Division on May 24, 2007.
2. Sheets L1.0 through L2.4: Landscape Plans, prepared by Curtis Rogers
Design Studio, Inc., dated July 26, 2006, and last revised on April 30, 2007;
dated and stamped by the Planning and Zoning Division on May 24, 2007.
3. Sheet A2.01 through A2.03: Architectural Floor Plans and Elevations,
prepared by PGAL, dated July 26, 2006, and dated and stamped by the
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SECTION 6. This approval shall be consistent with all representations made by
the Applicant or Applicant’s agents at any workshop or public hearing.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
BY:
Joseph R. Russo, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY:
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SU FFlCl ENCY
BY:
Christine P. Tatum, City Attorney
VOTE: -- AYE NAY ABSENT
--- MAYOR RUSSO
--- VICE MAYOR LEVY
COUNCILMEMBER JABLIN
COUNCILMEMBER VALECHE ---
COUNCILMEMBER BARNETT ---
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 132, 2007
SUBJECT/AGENDA ITEM
Resolution 132,2007: Redevelopment of Allamanda Elementary School
Public Hearing and Consideration for Approval: A request by the School District of Palm Beach
County for a Major Conditional Use Overlay to allow the demolition of the existing elementary school
and the construction of a new single story educational facility, on the 14.9-acre Allamanda Elementary
School site, generally located at the southwest comer of the intersection of Allamanda Lane and Nogal
Circle.
[XI Recommendation to APPROVE.
[ ] Recommendation to DENY
Reviewed by: originatins Dept.:
City Attorney
[XI Quasi - J~dicial
Development [ ]Legislative
[XI Public Hearing Bahareh Keshavan;-W~lf~.
AICP
Date: 12/5/2007
Paper: Palm Beach Post
Finance:
Finance
Administrator:
Allan Owens
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Building Accountant:
BY___ N/A
K. Labossiere
Feespaid: PIA]
Date:
Budget Acct.#:
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City council Action:
[ IAPPrOVed
[ 3 App. wl conditions
[ ]Denied
[ ]Rec.approval
[ ] Rec. app. wl conds.
[ ]Rec.Denial
Attachments:
0 PBPost Ad
0 Conditional Use Criteria
Analysis
0 Section 1013.33 (F.S.)
0 Site Plan
LandscapePlan
0 Elevations
0 Tri-Party Agreement
0 Resolution 132,2007
[ ]Continuedto:
Date Prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 132,2007
Page 2 of 7
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The existing site is a 14.9-acre parcel (to be referred to as the “Allamanda Elementary School”) at the
southwest corner of Allamanda Lane and Nogal Circle. The applicant is requesting a site plan and a
Major Conditional Use to allow for the redevelopment of the existing elementary school. This subject
petition includes the demolition of the existing structures and the construction of four new
interconnected buildings, totaling 122,496 square-feet. The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board
reviewed the subject petition on July 10, 2007, and unanimously recommended approval to the City
Council. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 132,2007.
BACKGROUND
In 1963, the MacArthur Foundation dedicated the subject property to the Board of Public Instruction of
Palm Beach County, which constructed the existing elementary school in 1964. The existing school is
70,323 sf in size (excluding corridors), and has a current enrollment of 695 students. The School
District of Palm Beach County (the “District”) is proposing to demolish the existing elementary school
and construct a new education facility consisting of 4 interconnected buildings totaling 122,497 square
feet, which will serve as the new Allamanda Elementary School. The proposed school will have a
program capacity (student stations) of 745. The property is 14.9 acres in size, and is located at the
southwest corner of Allamanda Lane and Nogal Circle.
LAND USE AND ZONING
The subject site has a Public (P) future land-use designation and a zoning designation of Public or
Institutional (PI).
2005 FLORIDA STATUTES
In accordance with Section 101 3.33, Florida Statutes (F.S.), entitled Coordination of planning
(Educational facilities) with local governing bodies (attached), the District is required to request a
determination from the City that a site plan for a proposed educational facility is consistent with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan. The City shall determine, in writing within 45 days after receiving the
necessary information and the school board’s request for a determination, whether the proposed
educational facility is consistent with the local comprehensive plan and consistent with local land
development regulations. If the determination is affirmative, school construction may commence and
further City approvals are not required, except as provided in Section 1013.33, F.S. Failure of the City
to make a determination in writing within 90 days after the District’s request for a determination of
consistency shall be considered an approval of the District’s application.
Further, the City may not deny the site application based on adequacy of the site plan as it relates
solely to the needs of the school. If the site is consistent with the comprehensive plan’s land use
policies and categories in which public schools are identified as allowable uses, the City may not deny
the application. The City may only consider the site plan and its adequacy as it relates to
environmental concerns, health, safety and welfare, and effects on adjacent property. Standards and
conditions may not be imposed which conflict with those established in Section 1013, F.S., or the
Florida Building Code, unless mutually agreed and consistent with the interlocal agreement required
by Section 1013.33, F.S.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Future Land Use Element
The following are policies set forth in the Future Land Use element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
relating to school facilities with which the proposed site plan for the School is consistent:
Policy 1.1.1.7.: The City shall ensure the availability for suitable land for public and institutional uses
necessary to support development by:
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(Policy 1.1.1.7. continued)
2. Allowing public/institutional uses in certain land-use categories subject to limitations and
locational criteria as identified in this Plan. Such locational criteria shall include the following
standards:
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(c) Public/Institutional Uses shall be limited in intensity to maximum lot coverage of 40%
of the site and a maximum building height of 50 feet.
Staff Comments: The proposed School has maximum lot coverage of 19.5% of the site and a
maximum building height of 34’ - 6” to the tallest point.
(d) Schools shall be considered as compatible and allowable in areas designated with any
residential land-use category (RR20, RR10, RVL, RL, RM, RH). Further, schools shall
be considered public/institutional uses and be allowable within areas designated
Industrial (IND) and Public (P) on the Future Land Use Map.
Staff Comments: The subject site has a Public (P) future land-use designation.
(e) Public/Institutional Uses shall be buffered from adjacent land uses and shall be set back
from adjacent roadways. Buffering for noise, odors, glare and lights shall be provided.
Setbacks shall be a minimum of 25 feet in the front, 15 feet in the sides and rear and
buffers shall be a minimum of 5 feet. Buffers and setbacks may be increased depending
on the characteristics of the proposed public/institutional use. Stadiums, outdoor
recreational facilities and similar support facilities shall be located and buffered on the
proposed site to minimize impacts on adjacent properties.
Staff Comments: The proposed site plan incorporates a 487‘ front setback adjacent to Allamanda Lane,
a 25’ side setback from the western property line, a 42’ rear setback from the southern property line,
and a 93’ side setback from the eastern property line. The applicant has met the plan requirements by
designing an approximately 380’ deep conservation area along the northern property line, a 15’
landscape buffer along the east property line, a 25’ landscape buffer along the southern property line,
and a 8’ landscape buffer along the western property line.
Date Prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 132,2007
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Date Prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 132,2007
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Public School Facilities Element
The following are policies set forth in the City’s Public School Facilities element of the
Comprehensive Plan relating to the siting and development review process for public school facilities,
with which the proposed site plan for the School is consistent:
Objective 1 1.1.4.: To establish a process of coordination and collaboration between the County, local
governments, and the School District in the planning and siting of public school facilities in
coordination with planned infrastructure and public facilities.
Policy 1 1.1.4.1 : The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall coordinate and provide for expedited review of
development proposals with the School District during the development review process to ensure
integration of public school facilities with surrounding land uses and the compatibility of uses with
schools.
Staff Comments: Staff has made every attempt to expeditiously review the District’s development
proposal in accordance with the City’s LDRs to ensure the integration of the School facility with
surrounding land uses.
Policy 1 1.1.4.2: There shall be no significant environmental conditions and significant historical
resources on a proposed site that cannot be mitigated or otherwise preclude development of the site for
a public educational facility.
Staff Comments:
environmental resources on site. No historical resources exist on site.
Staff has determined that the proposed site plan poses no threats to the
Policy 11.1.4.3: The proposed site shall be suitable or adaptable for development in accordance with
applicable water management standards, and shall not be in conflict with the adopted or officially
accepted plans of the South Florida Water Management District, or any applicable Stormwater Utility
or Drainage District.
Staff Comments: The District has indicated that all necessary development permits have already been
acquired.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Section 78-1 59 of the City’s LDRs, entitled Permitted uses, conditional, and prohibited uses, requires
“Schools, Public and Private,” to be granted conditional use approval by the City Council.
Demonstration of the project’s compliance with the City’s conditional use criteria established in
Section 78-52 is attached hereto.
PROJECT DETAILS
Overview
The District is proposing a 122,496 square-foot elementary school on the existing 14.9-acre Allamanda
Elementary School site. The school consists of four (4) interconnected buildings. In addition, the site
Date Prepand November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
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Type of Parking
Facultv & Staff
plan incorporates sports fields for basketball, soccer, and baseball, 3 playgrounds, and a conservation
area containing an existing retention pond.
Required Provided
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Traffic Concurrency
Currently, Allamanda Elementary School has 521 students enrolled, but has capacity for up to 695
students. The new school design will increase capacity at the school from 695 students to 745 students
in the program capacity (student stations), and 964 students in the core facilities (hture expansion).
The applicant has provided a Traffic Concurrency Impact Analysis, and the City’s Traffic Consultant
has performed a coordinated review with the Palm Beach County Traffic Division. The City’s Traffic
Consultant has indicated they will be issuing concurrency approval conditioned upon the installation of
a westbound turn lane on Allamanda Lane. Therefore, staff has provided a condition of approval
providing that, if required by the County, the Applicant shall construct a westbound, left turn lane into
the school site at the central main entrance prior to the opening of school.
Visitors
1 per 100
(940 Core STU ETA)
Total
Access and Traffic Circulation
Currently, vehicular access is provided to the elementary school via a driveway connection off of
Allamanda Lane along the west property line, and bus traffic is provided via Nogal Circle on the east
side of the property. The applicant is proposing to redesign the site to provide parent drop off and
visitor access via a new connection from Nogal Circle to a new “eastern” parking lot and drop off loop
on the site. In addition, the applicant is providing another new connection between the eastern parking
lot and Allamanda Lane. Lastly, the applicant is proposing to maintain the existing connection fi-om
Allamanda Lane along the western side of the property, which will serve as a bus drop off loop, and
access to a “western” parking lot for visitors and sta. City staff has encouraged the applicant to look
at all means available to provide as much stacking as possible on site. In fbrtherance thereof, staff has
requested the applicant provide an Operational Analysis of the traffic flows.
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In addition to the subject petition, the applicant has applied for a right-of-way permit for constructing a
driveway connection from Nogal Circle to the eastern parking lot, and for a driveway connection from
the eastern parking lot to Allamanda Lane.
Parking
Parking requirements for schools are established by Chapter 423 of the Florida Building Code.
Specifically, the proposed elementary school is required to provide 140 parking spaces, and has
provided a total of 148 spaces. (See table below.)
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Landscaping
The School District is limited in the amount of landscaping they can provide by State mandated
requirements for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CEPTD). Therefore, the District
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has worked with the City Forester in order to come up with a landscape plan that addresses the City’s
major concerns and maintains the safety standards and budgetary constraints of the District. Common
species proposed on the landscape plan include Live Oak, Cabbage Palm, Foxtail Palms, Buttonwoods,
etc.
Lighting
The District will be providing lighting around each building and the parking lots. The District has
provided a photometric plan which indicates the lighting will meet Palm Beach County lighting
requirements, which are compatible with the City’s lighting regulations.
Architecture
The District is proposing a style of architecture which is Modem in flavor, and is consistent with other
schools within the City. The construction type is “tilt-up”, and the building includes such features as
metal shading, smooth and dark finish combinations, and aluminum detailing. In addition, the
applicant has provided additional articulation through the use of color, integrated rain gutters, and a
flat roof for the building.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
The City’s Development Review Committee performed a review of the project and provided
comments and conditions of approval.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Tn accordance with Section 78-54 of the City’s Land Development Regulations, entitled Public Notice,
the City sent notice of this public hearing via US mail to all property owners within 500 feet of the site,
and the City staff has posted the property. Staff has scheduled the petition for a public hearing for this
meeting.
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
A public workshop for the subject petition was held on June 26,2007. At the meeting, members of the
public asked questions of the School District regarding landscaping, traffic patterns, ingresdegress
points, mitigating construction noise and dust, and lighting.
The District responded by stating the impacts to the ecological education area will be minimized, and
the new driveway through the ecological education area will be landscaped. The District also indicated
the property would be surrounded by dust screens during demolition and construction, and that all
construction activities would occur within the hours permitted by the City for construction. Lastly, the
District indicated all lighting would be low level security lights, and they would not be in operation
after hours.
PLANNING, ZONING. AND APPEALS BOARD
At the July 10, 2007 meeting, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board unanimously voted (7-0) to
recommend approval of the subject petition to the City Council.
Date Prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 132,2007
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with the aforementioned Florida Statutes, staff has reviewed the proposed site plan and
considered its adequacy as it relates to environmental concerns, health, safety and welfare, and effects
on adjacent property. Staff has determined that the proposed site plan does not raise any
environmental concerns; it ensures the health, safety and welfare of the students and faculty on the
school campus, as well as that of the surrounding residents and visitors to the site; it minimizes
negative effects on adjacent properties; and it is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, as
stated herein. Therefore, staff recommends APPROVAL of Resolution 132, 2007, subject to the
conditions of approval contained therein.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida will conduct a Public Hearing on December 20, 2007, at 7:OO
p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, at the City Hall Complex located at
10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida regarding:
RESOLUTION 132,2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SITE
ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALLAMANDA LANE AND
NOGAL CIRCLE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, TO BE REFERRED TO AS THE “ALLAMANDA
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL”; ALLOWING THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL; PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PLAN AND A MAJOR CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE 14.9-
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All members of the public are invited to attend and participate in this public
hearing. All documents pertaining to this Resolution may be inspected by the
public in the Growth Management Department (561 -799-4243) located at the
Municipal Complex Building during regular business hours, Monday through
Friday, 8:OO a.m. - 500 p.m., except for holidays.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any interested party wishes to
appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter
considered at this public hearing, such interested persons will need a record of
the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made,
including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations in
order to participate in this proceeding are entitled to the provision of certain
assistance at no cost. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 561-799-4122 no
later than 5 days prior to the hearing if this assistance is required. For hearing
impaired assistance] please call the Florida Relay Service Numbers: 800-955-
8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE).
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
Publication Date: Wednesday] December 5, 2007
Date Prepared: November 20, 2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
CONDITIONAL USE ANALYSIS
City of Palm Beach Gardens LDR Section 78-52
(I) Comprehensive plan. The proposed use is consistent with the
comprehensive plan.
StaffAnalusis: As demonstrated in the staff report for this petition, staff has determined
that the proposed school is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Chapter requirements. The proposed use is consistent with all
applicable requirements of this chapter.
Staff Analusis: Section 78-159 of the City’s LDR’s, entitled Permitted uses, conditional,
and prohibited uses, requires “Schools, Public and Private,’’ located within a Public or
Institutional (PI) zoning district to acquire Major Conditional Use approval from the
City Council. The subject property has an underlying zoning of PI; therefore, staff has
requested the application be processed as a Major Conditional Use.
The proposed development plans are generally consistent with the requirements of the
City’s Land Development Regulations.
(3) Standards. The proposed use is consistent with the standards for
such use as provided in Section 78-159.
StaffAnalusis: The proposed use is consistent with the additional standards provided in
Section 78-1590’).
(4) Public welfare.
safety, and welfare by:
The proposed use provides for the public health,
a. Providing for a safe and effective means of pedestrian access;
b. Providing for a safe and effective means of vehicular ingress and
egress;
c. Providing for an adequate roadway system adjacent to and front of
the site;
d. Providing for safe and efficient onsite traffic circulation, parking,
and overall control; and
e. Providing adequate access for public safety purposes, including
fire and police protection.
Date Prepared: November 20,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Conditional Use Analysis
Allamanda Elementary School
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StaffAnaZUsis: Staff has determined that the proposed use provides for the aforesaid
standards and, therefore, provides for the public health, safety, and welfare.
(5) Screening and buffering. The proposed use utilizes such techniques as
landscaping, screening, buffering, site or building design, or business
operation procedures to mitigate impacts on surrounding properties,
including such impact as:
a. Noise;
b. Glare;
C. Odor;
d. Ground-, wall-, or roof-mounted mechanical equipment;
e. Perimeter, interior, and security lighting;
f. Signs;
g. Waste disposal and recycling;
h. Outdoor storage of merchandise and vehicles;
1. Visual impact; and
j. Hours of operation.
Staff Analysis: As provided in the staff report, City staff has continually urged the District
to make every attempt to minimize the negative impacts of the project on the adjacent
properties, including the issues listed above. In response, the District has identified
specific construction and design practices they will be implementing to ensure the impacts
on surrounding properties will be minimized.
(6) Utilities. The proposed use minimizes or eliminates the impact of utility
installation, including underground and overhead utilities, on adjacent
properties.
Staff Analysis: As provided in the staff report, the District has made every attempt to
minimize the negative impacts of the project on the adjacent properties.
(7) Dimensional standards. The proposed use meets or exceeds all
dimensional requirements required by the chapter.
Date Prepared: November 20, 2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
Conditional Use Analysis
Allamanda Elementary School
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Staff Analusis: The proposed site plan is generally consistent with the requirements of this
chapter.
(8) Neighborhood plans. The proposed use is consistent with the goals,
objectives, policies, and standards of neighborhood plans.
StaffAnalysis: N/A
(9) Compatibility. The overall compatibility of the proposed development
with adjacent and area uses, and character of area development.
StaffAnalusis: The site has functioned as a school since 1964. Furthermore, the proposed
design of the school site, in staffs opinion, is compatible with the surrounding areas.
(10) Patterns of development. The proposed use will result in logical, timely,
and orderly development patterns.
StaffAnalysis: As mentioned above, the site has operated as a high school since 1964.
(11) Purpose and intent. The proposed use will be in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of this chapter and the goals, objectives, and
policies of the City.
StaffAnalysis: Staff has reviewed the proposed use and found it to be in harmony with the
intent of the City’s LDRs and the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive
Plan.
(12) Adverse impact. The design of the proposed use and structures will
minimize any adverse visual impacts or impacts caused by the intensity
of the use.
Staff Analysis: As provided in the staff report, the District has made every attempt to
minimize the negative impacts of the project on the adjacent properties.
(13) Environmental impact. The design of the proposed use minimizes any
adverse impacts that may be created, including impacts on
environmental and natural resources including air, water, storm water
management, wildlife, vegetation, and wetlands.
Staff Analusis: Staff has reviewed the proposed development plan and determined that
there will be no adverse impacts on environmental and natural resources.
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K-20 EDUCATION CODE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
101 3.33 Coordination of planning with local governing bodies. --
(I) It is the policy of this state to require the coordination of planning between boards and local
governing bodies to ensure that plans for the construction and opening of public educational facilities
are facilitated and coordinated in time and place with plans for residential development, concurrently
with other necessary services. Such planning shall include the integration of the educational facilities
plan and applicable policies and procedures of a board with the local comprehensive plan and land
development regulations of local governments. The planning must include the consideration of allowing
students to attend the school located nearest their homes when a new housing development is
constructed near a county boundary and it is more feasible to transport the students a short distance to
an existing facility in an adjacent county than to construct a new facility or transport students longer
distances in their county of residence. The planning must also consider the effects of the location of
public education facilities, including the feasibility of keeping central city facilities viable, in order to
encourage central city redevelopment and the efficient use of infrastructure and to discourage
uncontrolled urban sprawl. In addition, all parties to the planning process must consult with state and
local road departments to assist in implementing the Safe Paths to Schools program administered by the
Department of Transportation.
(2)(a) The school board, county, and nonexempt municipalities located within the geographic area of a
school district shall enter into an interlocal agreement that jointly establishes the specific ways in which
the plans and processes of the district school board and the local governments are to be coordinated.
The interlocal agreements shall be submitted to the state land planning agency and the Office of
Educational Facilities and the SMART Schools Clearinghouse in accordance with a schedule published by
the state land planning agency.
(b) The schedule must establish staggered due dates for submission of interlocal agreements that are
executed by both the local government and district school board, commencing on March 1, 2003, and
concluding by December 1, 2004, and must set the same date for all governmental entities within a
school district. However, if the county where the school district is located contains more than 20
municipalities, the state Land planning agency may establish staggered due dates for the submission of
interlocal agreements by these municipalities. The schedule must begin with those areas where both the
number of districtwide capital-outlay full-time-equivalent students equals 80 percent or more of the
current year's school capacity and the projected 5-year student growth rate is 1,000 or greater, or
where the projected 5-year student growth rate is 10 percent or greater.
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(c) If the student population has declined over the 5-year period preceding the due date for submittal
of an interlocal agreenient by the local government and the district school board, the local government
and district school board may petition the state land planning agency for a waiver of one or more of the
requirements of subsection (3). The waiver must be granted if the procedures called for in subsection
(3) are unnecessary because of the school district's declining school age population, considering the
district's 5-year work program prepared pursuant to s. 1013.35. The state land planning agency may
modify or revoke the waiver upon a finding that the conditions upon which the waiver was granted no
longer exist. The district school board and local governments must submit an interlocal agreement
within 1 year after notification by the state land planning agency that the conditions for a waiver no
longer exist.
(d) lnterlocal agreements between local governments and district school boards adopted pursuant to s.
163.3177 before the effective date of subsections (2)-(9) must be updated and executed pursuant to the
requirements of subsections (2)-(9), if necessary. Amendments to interlocal agreements adopted
pursuant to subsections (2)-(9) must be submitted to the state land planning agency within 30 days after
execution by the parties for review consistent with subsections (3) and (4). Local governments and the
district school board in each school district are encouraged to adopt a single interlocal agreement in
which all join as parties. The state land planning agency shall assemble and make available model
interlocal agreements meeting the requirements of subsections (2)-(9) and shall notify local
governments and, jointly with the Department of Education, the district school boards of the
requirements of subsections (2)-(9), the dates for compliance, and the sanctions for noncompliance. The
state land planning agency shall be available to informally review proposed interlocal agreements. If the
state land planning agency has not received a proposed interlocal agreement for informal review, the
state land planning agency shall, at least 60 days before the deadline for submission of the executed
agreement, renotify the local government and the district school board of the upcoming deadline and
the potential for sanctions.
(3) At a minimum, the interlocal agreement must address interlocal agreement requirements in s.
163.3180(13)(9), except for exempt local governments as provided in s. 163.3177(12), and must address
the following issues:
(a) A process by which each local government and the district school board agree and base their plans
on consistent projections of the amount, type, and distribution of population growth and student
enrollment. The geographic distribution of jurisdiction-wide growth forecasts is a major objective of the
process.
(b) A process to coordinate and share information relating to existing and planned public school
facilities, including school renovations and closures, and local government plans for development and
redevelopment.
(c) Participation by affected local Qovernments with the district school board in the process of
evaluating potential school closures, significant renovations to existing schools, and new school site
selection before land acquisition. Local governments shall advise the district school board as to the
consistency of the proposed closure, renovation, or new site with the local comprehensive plan,
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including appropriate circumstances and criteria under which a district school board may request an
amendment to the comprehensive plan for school sitinz.
(d) A process for determining the need for and timing of onsite and offsite improvements to support
new construction, proposed expansion, or redevelopment of existing schools. The process shall address
identification of the party or parties responsible for the improvements.
(e) A process for the school board to inform the local government regarding the effect of
comprehensive plan amendments on school capacity. The capacity reporting must be consistent with
laws and rules regarding measurement of school facility capacity and must also identify how the district
school board will meet the public school demand based on the facilities work program adopted pursuant
to s. 1013.35.
(f) Participation of the local governments in the preparation of the annual update to the school boards
5-year district facilities work program and educational plant survey prepared pursuant to s. 101 3.35.
(g) A process for determining where and how joint use of either school board or local government
facilities can be shared for mutual benefit and efficiency.
(h) A procedure for the resolution of disputes between the district school board and local governments,
which may include the dispute resolution processes contained in chapters 164 and 186.
(i) An oversight process, including an opportunity for public participation, for the implementation of
the interlocal agreement.
(4)(a) The Office of Educational Facilities and SMART Schools Clearinghouse shall submit any comments
or concerns regarding the executed interlocal agreement to the state land planning agency within 30
days after receipt of the executed interlocal agreement. The state land planning agency shall review the
executed interlocal agreement to determine whether it is consistent with the requirements of
subsection (3), the adopted local government comprehensive plan, and other requirements of law.
Within 60 days after receipt of an executed interlocal agreement, the state land planning agency shall
publish a notice of intent in the Florida Administrative Weekly and shall post a copy of the notice on the
agency's Internet site. The notice of intent must state that the interlocal agreement is consistent or
inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (3) and this subsection as appropriate.
(b) The state land planning agency's notice is subject to challenge under chapter 120; however, an
affected person, as defined in s. 163.3184(1)(a), has standing to initiate the administrative proceeding,
and this proceeding is the sole means available to challenge the consistency of an interlocal agreement
required by this section with the criteria contained in subsection (3) and this subsection. In order to
have standing, each person must have submitted oral or written comments, recommendations, or
objections to the local government or the school board before the adoption of the interlocal agreement
by the district school board and local government. The district school board and local governments are
parties to any such proceeding. In this proceeding, when the state land planning agency finds the
interlocal agreement to be consistent with the criteria in subsection (3) and this subsection, the
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interlocal agreement must be determined to be consistent with subsection (3) and this subsection if the
local government's and school board's determination of consistency is fairly debatable. When the state
land planning agency finds the interlocal agreement to be inconsistent with the requirements of
subsection (3) and this subsection, the local government's and school board's determination of
consistency shall be sustained unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the interlocal
agreement is inconsistent.
(c) If the state land planning agency enters a final order that finds that the interlocal agreement is
inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (3) or this subsection, the state land planning agency
shall forward it to the Administration Commission, which may impose sanctions against the local
government pursuant to s. 163.3184(11) and may impose sanctions against the district school board by
directing the Department of Education to withhold an equivalent amount of funds for school
construction available pursuant to 5s. 1013.65, 1013.68, 1013.70, and 1013.72.
(5) If an executed interlocal agreement is not timely submitted to the state land planning agency for
review, the state land planning agency shall, within 15 working days after the deadline for submittal,
issue to the local government and the district school board a notice to show cause why sanctions should
not be imposed for failure to submit an executed interlocal agreement by the deadline established by
the agency. The agency shall forward the notice and the responses to the Administration Commission,
which may enter a final order citing the failure to comply and imposing sanctions against the local
government and district school board by directing the appropriate agencies to withhold at least 5
percent of state funds pursuant to s. 163.3184(11) and by directing the Department of Education to
withhold from the district school board at least 5 percent of funds for school construction available
pursuant to ss. 1013.65, 1013.68, 1013.70, and 1013.72.
(6) Any local government transmitting a public school element to implement school concurrency
pursuant to the requirements of s. 163.3180 before the effective date of this section is not required to
amend the element or any interlocal agreement to conform with the provisions of subsections (2)-(8) if
the element is adopted prior to or within 1 year after the effective date of subsections (2)-(8) and
remains in effect.
(7) Except as provided in subsection (8), municipalities meeting the exemption criteria in s. 163.3177
(12) are exempt from the requirements of subsections (2), (3), and (4).
(8) At the time of the evaluation and appraisal report, each exempt municipality shall assess the extent
to which it continues to meet the criteria for exemption under s. 163.3177(12). If the municipality
continues to meet these criteria, the municipality shall continue to be exempt from the interlocal
agreement requirement. Each municipality exempt under s. 163.31 77(12) must comply with the
provisions of subsections (2)-(8) within 1 year after the district school board proposes, in its 5-year
district facilities work program, a new school within the municipality's jurisdiction.
(9) A board and the local governing body must share and coordinate information related to existing and
planned school facilities; proposals for development, redevelopment, or additional development; and
infrastructure required to support the school facilities, concurrent with proposed development. A school
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board shall use information produced by the demographic, revenue, and education estimating
conferences pursuant to s. 216.1 36 when preparing the district educational facilities plan pursuant to s.
1013.35, as modified and agreed to by the local governments, when provided by interlocal agreement,
and the Office of Educational Facilities and SMART Schools Clearinghouse, in consideration of local
governments' population projections, to ensure that the district educational facilities plan not only
reflects enrolltnent projections but also considers applicable municipal and county growth and
development projections. The projections must be apportioned geographically with assistance from the
local governments using local government trend data and the school district student enrollment data. A
school board is precluded from siting a new school in a jurisdiction where the school board has failed to
provide the annual educational facilities plan for the prior year required pursuant to s. 1013.35 unless
the failure is corrected.
(10) The location of educational facilities shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan of the
appropriate local governing body developed under part II of chapter 163 and consistent with the plan's
implementing land development regulations.
(1 1) To improve coordination relative to potential educational facility sites, a board shall provide
written notice to the local government that has regulatory authority over the use of the land consistent
with an interlocal agreement entered pursuant to subsections (2)-(8) at least 60 days prior to acquiring
or leasing property that may be used for a new public educational facility. The local government, upon
receipt of this notice, shall notify the board within 45 days if the site proposed for acquisition or lease is
consistent with the land use categories and policies of the local government's comprehensive plan. This
preliminary notice does not constitute the local government's determination of consistency pursuant to
subsection (12).
(12) As early in the design phase as feasible and consistent with an interlocal agreement entered
pursuant to subsections (2)-(8), but no later than 90 days before commencing construction, the district
school board shall in writing request a determination of consistency with the local government's
comprehensive plan. The local governing body that regulates the use of land shall determine, in writing
within 45 days after receiving the necessary information and a school boards request for a
determination, whether a proposed educational facility is consistent with the local comprehensive plan
and consistent with local land development regulations. If the determination is affirmative, school
construction may commence and further local government approvals are not required, except as
provided in this section. Failure of the local governing body to make a determination in writing within 90
days after a district school boards request for a determination of consistency shall be considered an
approval of the district school boards application. Campus master plans and development agreements
must comply with the provisions of ss. 1013.30 and 1013.63.
(13) A local governing body may not deny the site applicant based on adequacy of the site plan as it
relates solely to the needs of the school. If the site is consistent with the comprehensive plan's land use
policies and categories in which public schools are identified as allowable uses, the local government
may not deny the application but it may impose reasonable development standards and conditions in
accordance with s. 1013.51(1) and consider the site plan and its adequacy as it relates to environmental
concerns, health, safety and welfare, and effects on adjacent property. Standards and conditions may
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not be imposed which conflict with those established in this chapter.or the Florida Building Code, unless
mutually agreed and consistent with the interlocal agreement required by subsections (2)-(8),
(14) This section does not prohibit a local governing body and district school board from agreeing and
establishing an alternative process for reviewing a proposed educational facility and site plan, and
offsite impacts, pursuant to an interlocal agreement adopted in accordance with subsections (2)-(8).
(1 5) Existing schools shall be considered consistent with the applicable local government comprehensive
plan adopted under part II of chapter 163. If a board submits an application to expand an existing school
site, the local governing body may impose reasonable development standards and conditions on the
expansion only, and in a manner consistent with s. 1013.51 (1). Standards and conditions may not be
imposed which conflict with those established in this chapter or the Florida Building Code, unless
mutually agreed. Local government review or approval is not required for:
(a) The placement of temporary or portable classroom facilities; or
(b) Proposed renovation or construction on existing school sites, with the exception of construction that
changes the primary use of a facility, includes stadiums, or results in a greater than 5 percent increase
in student capacity, or as mutually agreed upon, pursuant to an interlocal agreement adopted in
accordance with subsections (2)-(8).
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TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT
Di THIS TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT is made this 99 day of %4;7724,
7.
1989, between THE ENGLE GROUP, INC, , a Florida corporation,
hereinafter referred to a6 llEnglen, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as "The School
Board", and the CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, a Florida
municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "The City".
WHEREAS, Engle is the contract purchaser of approximately
seventy-six (76) acres from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation, located in the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
for which Engle has sought approval of a PUD to be known as Siena
Oaks: and,
WHEREAS, The School Board owns and operates the Allamanda
Elementary School adjacent to said property; and,
WHEREAS, the parties have mutual areas of interest because
of the proximity of their properties.
NOW THEREFORE, for Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and
valuable consideration in the mutual promises set forth,herein,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Engle shall convey by means of the plat of Siena Oaks, the
property described as Exhibit lsA1l, to The City. A portion of the
property marked as ltpreseweal, and reflected on Exhibit llBll, .
shall remain in perpetuity as a preserve area, and the plat shall
so reflect that restriction. That portion of the property shown
as ltroadll shown on Exhibit llBll, shall be dedicated to the City by
the plat oP siena Oaks, and shall provide perpetual access to
Allamanda School. The parties further agree that The School
Eoard v?ll have the right to control and restrict access to the
18road11 from one (1) hour prior to the opening of school, to one
(1) hour after school. However, said control and restriction shall
not limit the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
2. The construction of the I1roadt1, bus loop, pathways, and
appropriate tie-ins to Allamanda School, shall be at the sole
cost and expense of Engle. Construction shall be in conformance
with all state and local laws, including those standards adopted
* by The City, Florida Statute 235.01 sea, and 6A-2 Florida
?.
Administrative Code, Within thirty (30) days of recording of the
Plat of Siena Oaks, Engle shall commence the construction required
herein, and upon completion The City shall assume maintenance of
the road. The School Board shall, upon completion of construction,
maintain at its sole cost and expense the bus loop, and hold the
City harmless from any liability therefore.
In addition, Engle agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to
do the following:
A. Post a "No Through Traffic1# sign on the I1roadat.
8. Install gates on the llroadll, if required by The
School Board or The City, within three (3) years of approval of
Siena Oaks by The City.
C. Install a traffic light on Prosperity Farms Road,
if warranted.
D. Retain significant trees within the designated dry
retention area.
E. Construct the cover for the pathway from the bus
loop to the School, according to the specifications provided by
The School Board.
F. Install sod and irrigation along the entry to the
bus loop within the preserve area, and along the entry to the
parent drop-off area.
3. The City and School Board agree that the *tpreservel' aEea
shall be fully available for the use of Allamanda School for .
environmental study and other related purposes. The City ala0
agrees that any Gopher Tortoises on the Engle property may be
relocated to the preserve area, at Engle's sole cost and expense.
4. The School Board shall abandon, release, and Quit Claim
all its right title and interest in two (2) easements. One (1)
being as described in Official Record Book 3731, Page 420-421,
recorded May 26/ 1982, Public Records of Palm Beach County,
Florida. The second being a sixty (60) foot ingress and egress
easement described in Official Record Book 954, Page 148, recorded
December 26, 1963, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
The School Board shall also abandon, release and Quit claim any
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prescriptive easement rights or other access rights it may have
to Allamanda Road.
5. The instruments abandoning the easement6 shall be
recorded within fifteen (15) days after recordation of the plat
of the Engle property, or sooner if required by the City.
Prior to recordation of said plat, The School Board shall
retain all its right title and interest in the existing alignment
Of Allamanda Road. Prior to construction of the road, The School
Board shall have a temporary easement over said existing alignment.
All construction vehicles and equipment for Siena Oaks shall
be prohibited from using the Allamanda Drive access in front of
the school,
,
6. The parties acknowledge that the Board of County
Commissioners has adopted school impact fees. The School Board
acknowledges that in consideration for the construction of the
road, bus loop pathways, pathway covers, irrigation, sod, and
appropriate tie-in from Prosperity Farms Road, that Engle is
entitled to a credit from said school impact fees for the value
Of said construction. The value shall be evidenced by a cettified
cost estimate provided by Engle's engineer. The City and School
Board agree to cooperate with Engle in obtaining said credit.
7. So long as Engle has an active Bales office for the PUD,
The Clty shall grant to Engle a temporary easement for placement
of an advertising sign in front of the "road", fronting Prosperity '
Farms Road, subject to the standards of The City.
8. The School Board acknowledge6 that it has been fully
informed, and has attended the various hearings and meetings
regarding the site development plan of Engle. A6 additional.
consideration for this Agreement, The School Board agrees to
support Siena Oaks and its approval.
9. This Agreement is expressly contingent upon the apprOVa_l
of Siena Oak6 by the City, Engle's subsequent closing on the
property, and all other approvals required being obtained. In
I!: the approval being sought is not granted, or any Other
approvals are not obtained, written notice shall be provided The
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
School Board within ten (10) days of said denial or withdrawal by
Engle.
10. In the event litigation is undertaken to enforce th8‘
provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing parties shall be
entitled to attorney‘s fees and costs incurred.
11. ThisAgreementshallbebindingonthepart~es,the~rheirs .
and wsigns, forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement
the day and year first written above. *I
THE ENGLE GROUP, INC., Florida
J Awdgelstein, Presidenu
P.
By :
fflce of Genera counsel
STATE OF FLORIDA R Q,&
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an Officer
duly authorized in the State aforesaid and the County aforesaid,
‘AttDrney ---
to *take acknowledgments, personally appeared hLec Engelstein the . President of THE ENCLE GROUP, INC., to me known to
bo- the aerson described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged before me that he executed 6ame.
this 3<3 day or thdt3-itzfV , 1989. WITNESS my hand and seal in the county and State aforesaid
Notary & $gLUh%,C&- Public
My Commission Expires:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on thin dnv hsfore me, an officer . --, , -. duly authorized in the State aforesaid and t personally appeared SCHOOL BOARD OF PAW known- t!b be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged before me that - they executed same.
9TNeSS my and and seal in the County and State aforesaid
this 2/. day of k , 1989.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COVNTY OT PALM BEACH
same.
WITNESS my d a d seal in the County and State aforesaid
f?. thisd@ day of ?f%!-h , 1989. -
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Department of Engineering
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P.0. Box 21229
West Palm Beach, FL 33416- I229
(561) 684-4000
www pbcgov coin
Palm Beach County
mard of County
Commissioners
hddie L Grcene, Chairperson
Jeff Koons. Vice Chair
Karen T Marcus
Mary McCarty
Burt Aaronson
Jess R. Santamaria
County Administrator
Robert Weisman
Mr. James R. Orth, P.E.
Assistant City Engineer
City of Palm Beach Gardens - LBFH inc.
3550 S.W. Corporate Parkway
Palm City, FL 34990
RE: Allamanda Elementary School - Revised Plan - Revised Letter
Project #: 070522R
TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REVIEW
Dear James:
The Palm Beach County Traffic Division has received and reviewed the revised traffic
study and the “Traffic Circulation Study” for the school expansion project entitled;
Allamanda Elementary School, pursuant to the Traffic Performance Standards in
Article 12 of the Palm Beach County Land Development Code. The project is
summarized as follows:
Location:
Municipality:
PCN #:
Existing Uses:
Proposed Uses:
New Daily Trips:
New PH Trips:
Build-out:
South side of Allamanda Lane, west of Prosperity Farms Road.
Palm Beach Gardens
Elementary School with 694 Students
Elementary School for 745 Students
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22 AM and 15 PM
2009
52-43-42-08-00-000-7 100
The Traffic Division has determined that the proposed change in use constitutes
insignificant impact on the major roadway network and therefore meets the Traffic
Performance Standards of Palm Beach County, under the following condition:
Review traffic operations, control and safety related issues and the need for
modifications to the existing traffic signal timing during the same periods. Note
that this task is above and beyond the scope of work for the school impact
study required of all schools.
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If you have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact me at 684-
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Masoud Atefi. MSCE
TPS Administrator, Municipalities - Traffic Division
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
TO James Orth, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
City of Palm Beach Gardens
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Joseph W. McMahon, P.E.
Rodney P. Plourde, Ph.D., P.E.
Joseph J. DeSantis, P.E., PTOE
John S. DePalma
William T. Steffens
AS SO C I A T E S
Casey A. Moore, P.E.
Gary R. McNaughton, P.E., PTOE
John J. Mitchell, P.E.
Christopher J. Williams, P.E.
John F. Yacapsin, P.E.
Thomas A. Hall
FROM John P. Kim, P.E., PTOE Senior Project Manager
McMahon Associates, Inc.
SUBJECT: Allamanda Elementary School Traffic Concurrency Analysis
McMahon Project No. M06344.05
DATE: September 13,2007
McMahon Associates, Inc. (McMahon) has reviewed the above referenced traffic concurrency
study prepared by Pinder Troutman Consulting, Inc. (PTC), dated June 27,2007. The proposed
expansion of the school can be approved for traffic concurrency for the following:
Increase of capacity from 521 students to 745 students.
The development order for this project should include the following condition:
Within 90 days after the opening of Allamanda Elementary, the school will have vehicle
turning movement counts performed for the two driveway connections to Allamanda
Lane to determine the need for exclusive turn lanes on this roadway. The counts will be
performed for two hours during the morning peak and two hours during the afternoon
peak operating times of the school. The City Engineer will be notified of the proposed
date for the traffic data collection. The traffic data will be forwarded to the City
Engineer, who will determine the need for any exclusive turn lanes. The school will be
responsible for designing and constructing the additional turn lane@) that are determined
to be warranted.
The traffic concurrency reservation for this project is valid until December 31,2011.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
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RESOLUTION 132,2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SITE PLAN AND A
LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF ALLAMANDA LANE AND NOGAL CIRCLE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO BE REFERRED TO AS
THE “ALLAMANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL”; ALLOWING THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL;
PROVIDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MAJOR CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE 14.9-ACRE PARCEL OF
WHEREAS, the City has received Petition CUMJ 07-05-000009, a request for a
major conditional use and site plan approval to allow the demolition of the existing
elementary school and the construction of a school facility on the 14.9-acre site,
generally located at the southwest corner of Allamanda Lane and Nogal Circle, as more
particularly described herein, to be referred to as “Allamanda Elementary School”; and
WHEREAS, the subject site has a land-use designation of Public (P) and a
Public or Institutional (PI) zoning classification with a Conditional Use overlay; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Department has reviewed the application,
has determined that it is sufficient, and has recommended its approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board reviewed the application
at a public hearing at its July IO, 2007, meeting and voted 7-0 to recommend its
approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and testimony
presented by the Applicant and other interested parties and the recommendations of the
various City of Palm Beach Gardens review agencies and staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Resolution is in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
Date Prepared: November 26, 2007
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SECTION 2. Petition CUMJ 07-05-000009 is hereby APPROVED on the following
described real property to allow the redevelopment of an existing elementary school,
generally located at the southwest corner of Allamanda Lane and Nogal Circle, subject
to the conditions of approval contained herein, which are in addition to the general
requirements otherwise provided by ordinance:
LE GAL D ESCRl PTI ON:
ALLAMAN D A ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTH 52.3 FEET, MEASURED AT RIGHT
ANGLES, OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 43
EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS THE WEST 60 FEET THEREOF
FOR ROAD PURPOSES.
AND
THE NORTH 360 FEET OF THE SOUTH 412.3 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, LESS AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST 60 FEET OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8 FOR AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS.
SAID LANDS SITUATE WITHIN PALM BEACH GARDENS, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
CONTAINING 15.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
SECTION 3. This approval is subject to the following conditions of approval,
which shall be the responsibility of the Applicant, its successors, or assigns:
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Concurrent with the site plan approval and prior to initiation of construction,
the Applicant shall install a six-foot tall construction fence with a privacy tarp
around the entire property line.
At no time shall staging of construction vehicles and/or service vehicles
occur within a public right-of-way. All vehicular construction activities shall
use a construction access off of Allamanda Lane.
The Applicant shall coordinate and receive approval from the Growth
Management Administrator prior to the closing of any public sidewalk.
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4. Prior to the occupation of the school, the Applicant shall restore the 25-foot-
wide natural landscape buffer at Nogal Circle damaged during construction
to the City of Palm Beach Gardens’ satisfaction (including restoration of the
sod, irrigation, pavement, and sidewalks). A right-of-way use permit from
the City of Palm Beach Gardens shall be required for this work. The City
shall be responsible for the maintenance of the landscape buffer.
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permits, certifications, and approvals. (City Engineer)
The Applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and
fencing as required by the City Engineer. (City Engineer)
Prior to the occupation of the school, the Applicant shall plat the site to
include all existing and proposed easements and like encumbrances for City
Council approval in accordance with LDR Section 78-446. In the event the
Applicant fails to satisfy this condition prior to the occupation of the school,
the City shall suspend any right-of-way access permits, and the Applicant
shall be in violation of this development order. (City Engineer, Planning &
Zoning)
Prior to the occupation of the school site, the Applicant shall design,
engineer, and construct a turn lane on Allamanda Drive. Generally, the lane
shall be a westbound left-turn lane into the school site at the central main
entrance with a minimum of 290 feet deceleration and stacking distance. In
the event the Applicant fails to complete the turn lanes by the start of the
2008/2009 school year, the Applicant shall be in violation of this
development order. (City Engineer)
The construction, operation, and/or maintenance of any elements of the
subject project shall not have any negative impacts on the existing drainage
of the surrounding areas. If at any time during the project development it is
determined by the South Florida Water Management District that any of the
surrounding areas are experiencing negative drainage impacts caused by
the project, it shall be the Applicant’s responsibility to cure said impacts in a
period of time and a manner acceptable to the City prior to additional
construction activities. (City Engineer)
The Applicant shall provide a letter of authorization from the utility easement
owners authorizing encroachment of the landscape buffers within their
respective utility easements. (City Engineer)
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Division conditions as outlined in PBC Traffic Division equivalency and
concurrency approval letters. (City Engineer)
12. The Applicant shall provide to the City letters of authorization from the
applicable utility companies allowing landscaping and light poles to be
placed within the utility easements. (City Engineer)
SECTION 5. This property shall be constructed in compliance with the following
plans on file with the City’s Growth Management Department:
Sheets AI .OO through AI .I 1: Site Plans, prepared by PGAL, dated May 11 ,
2007, and dated and stamped by the Planning and Zoning Division on May
Sheets L1.0 through L2.3: Landscape Plans, prepared by Curtis Rogers
Design Studio, Inc., dated April 11, 2007, and dated and stamped by the
Planning and Zoning Division on May 11 , 2007.
Sheets A4.02 through A4.10 and A4.20 and A4.21: Architectural Elevations,
prepared by PGAL, dated May 11, 2007, and dated and stamped by the
Planning and Zoning Division on May 11 , 2007.
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SECTION 6. This approval shall be consistent with all representations made by
the Applicant or Applicant’s agents at any workshop or public hearing.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
Joseph R. Russo, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY:
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
BY:
Christine P. Tatum, City Attorney
VOTE:
MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LEVY
COUNCILMEMBER JABLIN
C 0 U N C I LM E M B E R VALE C H E
COUNCILMEMBER BARNETT
AYE NAY ABSENT
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: November 6,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 133,2007
SubjecVAgenda Item: Anspach Effort Plat
[XI Recommendation to APPROVE
I ] Recommendation to DENY
Reviewed by:
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Finance Administrator
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City Engineer
Approved by:
Originating Dept.:
Engineering
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Daniel P. Clark, P.E.
City Engineer
Advertised:
Date:
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[ X ] Not Required
Affected parties
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Costs: $ NIA
(Total)
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Current FY
Funding Source:
[ ] Operating
[X ] Other
Budget Acct.#:
Council Action:
[ ]Approved
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conditions
Attachments:
Resolution 133,2007
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Date Prepared: November 26,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 133,2007
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Anspach Effort plat is a replat of Lot 1 of South Park Center, and Lot 2 of West Park Center
a 7.001-acre industrial site located north of RCA Boulevard, south of PGA Boulevard, and west
of Northcorp Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 133,2007.
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RESOLUTION 133,2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE ANSPACH
EFFORT PLAT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the Anspach Effort plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined that the proposed plat meets all
the technical requirements of the City’s Land Development Regulations and Chapter
177, Florida Statutes, and recommends approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, the plat is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and LDRs;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed approval of this Resolution to be in the
best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed and authorized to
execute the Mylar of the Anspach Effort plat consisting of two (2) sheets, prepared by
Lidberg Land Surveying, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
BY:
Joseph R. Russo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SU FFlClENCY
BY:
Christine P. Tatum, City Attorney
VOTE:
MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LEVY
COUNCILMEMBER JABLIN
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
VALECHE
BARNETT
AYE NAY ABSENT
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Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: November 20,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution: 130, 2007
SubjectlAgenda Item:
Purchase awards to Alan Jay Import Center, Garber Chevrolet, Duval Ford, Beck Auto Sales,
and Classic Chevrolet for a total of $448,523 to purchase twenty-one (21) vehicles via existing
contracts with the Florida Sheriffs Association (07-1 5-0827 and 06-1 4-0821)
Dc] Recommendation to APPROVE
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Reviewed by: 7
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Michael Morrow
Operations Director
Community Services
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Date:
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Costs: $448,523
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$448.523
Current FY
Funding Source:
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[ X ] Other - Capital
Budget Acct.#:
501-3020-539.6410
001-1420-515-6410
Council Action:
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a Exhibit A: Vehicle List
with Cost
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Date Prepared: June 20, 2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
Resolution: 130, 2007
BACKGROUND:
As part of the City’s ‘going green’ initiative, the Fleet Committee has included in this year’s vehicle order
the purchase of five (5) Hybrid vehicles. As a result of the City’s desire to be more environmentally
responsible, the number of Hybrid vehicles has increased from a budgeted three (3) to a more efficient
five (5) through an internal reallocation of existing fleet.
The City’s Fleet Committee, which is comprised of one (1) representative from each department, has
reviewed all vehicle requests by each department for FY 2007-2008 and recommends the purchase of
twenty-one (21) vehicles. The Fleet Committee’s approval process is consistent with the Budget
Oversight Committee’s objectives. The vehicle purchases for each department are as follows:
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Police
One (1) Ford Escape 4x2
*One (1) Ford Escape 4x2 Hvbrid
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*Five (5) Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors
*One (1) Chevrolet Impala Admin
*Six (6) 6 Cyl. Dodge Charger Police Interceptors
*One (1) Ford Expedition 4x4
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$14,136
$23,549
$37,685
$1 06,475
$16,497
$120,028
$23,737
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*One (1) Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 Police Package @ $26.494
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*One (1) Ford Escape 4x4 Hvbrid @ $25,024
Public Works
*One (1) Toyota Prius Hvbrid @ $21,938
Building
*Two (2) Ford Escape 4x4 Hvbrid @ $50,048
*Replacement Vehicle
The total cost of all vehicles equals $448,523, which will be purchased via existing contracts with the
Florida Sheriffs Association (No. 07-1 5-0827and 06-1 4-0821). Budget line items for these purchases can
be found on page 153 (account no. 001.1420.515.6410) and page 341 (account no. 501.3020.539.6410)
of the adopted City Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. Funding is provided by the General Fund and Fleet
Maintenance Fund. If approved, delivery of vehicles will be within one hundred and eighty days (1 80) of
order being placed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 130, 2007 as presented.
Date Prepared: November 20, 2007
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RESOLUTION 130,2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TWENTY ONE VEHICLES TO ALAN JAY IMPORT
CENTER, GARBER CHEVROLET, DUVAL FORD, BECK AUTO
SALES, AND CLASSIC CHEVROLET VIA EXISTING CONTRACTS
WITH THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION, CONTRACT NOS.
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07-15-0827 AND 06-14-0821; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
WHEREAS, the City wishes to purchase twenty-one (21) vehicles as outlined in
Exhibit “A, twenty (20) of which are replacing existing vehicles that no longer
adequately provide the required level of service; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-294 of the City Code of Ordinances permits the City to
“piggyback an agreement awarded to another governmental agency pursuant to a
competitive sealed bid; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed approval of this Resolution to be in the
best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens granting a
purchase award to Alan Jay Import Center, Garber Chevrolet, Duval Ford, Beck Auto
Sales, and Classic Chevrolet, based on existing contracts with the Florida Sheriffs
Association, Contract Nos. 07-1 5-0827 and 06-1 4-0821 , incorporated herein by
reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of twenty-one (21)
vehicles to Alan Jay Import Center, Garber Chevrolet, Duval Ford, Beck Auto Sales,
and Classic Chevrolet for an amount not to exceed $448,523.00.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
Date Prepared: November 20, 2007
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
BY:
Joseph R. Russo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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Christine P. Tatum, City Attorney
VOTE:
MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LEVY
COUNCILMEMBER JABLIN
COUNCILMEMBER VALECHE
COUNCILMEMBER BARNETT
AYE NAY ABSENT
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EXHIBIT “A”
Date Prepared: November 20, 2007
Resolution 130, 2007
One (1) Ford Escape 4x2
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Sub Total
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*One (1) Ford F-350 Chassis Cab 4x4
*One (1) Ford F-250 SD 4x2 @ @ Sub Total
$1 4,136
$23,549
$37,685
$1 06,475
$16,497
$120,028
$23,737
$266,737
$20,597
$26,494
$47,091
$25,024
$21,938
$26,151
$18,920
$50,048
*Replacement Vehicle
The total cost of all vehicles equal $448,523, which will be purchased via existing contracts with
the Florida Sheriffs Association (No. 07-15-0827 and 06-14-0821). Budget line item for these
purchases can be found on page 153 (account no. 001.1420.515.6410) and page 341 (account
no. 501.3020.539.6410) of the adopted City Budget for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. Funding is
provided by the General Fund and Fleet Maintenance Fund. If approved, delivery of vehicles
will be within one hundred and eighty days (180) of order being placed.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: November 29,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 135,2007
SubjecVAgenda Item: Resolution 135, 2007, authorizing revisions to the City of Palm
Beach Gardens Investment Policy
[XI Recommendation to APPROVE
I1 Recommendation to DENY
Reviewed by:
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Finance Dir tor
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[ x ] Not Required
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Council Action:
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[ ] Continued to:
Attachments:
0 Resolution 135, 2007
0 Investment Policy with
revisions
0 1-3 Year High Quality
Bond Fund and
Intermediate High
Quality Bond Fund
Informational Statements
0 Wachovia Treasury and
U.S. Government Money
Market Fact Sheets
[ ]None
Date Prepared: November 29,2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
Resolution 135, 2007
BACKGROUND:
Due to concerns stemming from the current sub-prime mortgage issue and its potential
impact on the safety and liquidity of certain asset-backed commercial paper held by the
State Board of Administration (SBA), staff withdrew the City’s entire investment for all funds
from the SBA on November 28, 2007. The amount withdrawn totaled $21,337,748.63, and
was wired to our investment account with Wachovia, which is fully collateralized as required
by Chapter 280 of the Florida Statutes.
Staff has been researching other options to augment our current allowable investments, and
has had discussions with representatives from Wachovia and the Florida League of Cities
regarding additional investment options.
Wachovia Institutional Money Market Options
Wachovia currently offers two institutional money market accounts we believe would fill the
need for a safe, liquid investment created by the transfer of funds from the SBA - the
Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund and the Institutional U.S. Government Money
Market Fund. Both of these funds are AAA rated by Standard & Poor‘s and Moody’s credit
rating agencies.
The Treasury Money Market Fund seeks to maintain stability of principal while earning
current income and providing liquidity. The fund invests only in short-term U.S. Treasury
securities, which are high quality debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and
guaranteed as to principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the US. Government,
and repurchase agreements backed by such obligations.
The U.S. Government Money Market Fund seeks to achieve as high a level of current
income as is consistent with preserving capital and maintaining liquidity. The fund invests
only in securities issued or guaranteed by the US. government, its agencies or
instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements backed by such obligations.
Florida Leaque of Cities Investment Options
The Florida League of Cities created the Florida Municipal Investment Trust (FMIvT) to
provide high quality, AAA rated investment options for governmental entities. FMlvT offers
two investment options we believe would augment the core longer-term portion of our
investment portfolio - the 1 to 3 Year High Quality Bond Fund and the Intermediate High
Quality Bond Fund.
The FMlvT 1 to 3 Year High Quality Bond Fund and the FMlvT Intermediate High Quality
Bond Fund are designed to provide an investment pool alternative to members that have
excess funds and that have an investment horizon greater than that of money market
instruments.
Date Prepared: November 29,2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution 135, 2007
These funds are actively managed by Atlanta Capital Management, and monitored by Asset
Consulting Group to ensure compliance with the Trust’s conservative investment policies.
Additionally, Fitch Ratings reviews the portfolios monthly and provides ongoing surveillance
to keep the Trusts’ ratings timely. Lastly, the funds are governed by a Board of Directors
with oversight by an investment advisory committee consisting of local government finance
professionals.
These portfolios invest in high quality securities including direct U.S. Government
Obligations, U.S. Government Agency Obligations, or U.S. Government Instrumentalities,
along with other types of high quality securities. These portfolios do not invest in
collateralized debt obliqations or securities backed bv subprime mortqaqes. Further, 90%
of the Trusts’ mortgage securities are additionally secured by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
guarantees. In addition, all of the mortgage securities in the portfolios are backed by fixed
rate loans. Similarly, the asset-backed securities the Trusts own are either auto or credit
card backed securities, which are among the most liquid and credit-tested securities in this
area.
The FMlvT 1 to 3 Yr High Quality Bond Fund had over $200M in assets and the FMlvT
Intermediate Bond Fund had over $206M in assets as of September 30,2007.
A representative from the Florida League of Cities will be in attendance at the Council
meeting to answer any questions Council may have regarding the FMvT investment
program.
Under the current investment policy, the Wachovia Treasury Money Market Fund is
allowable under Section E (5); however, in order to begin an investment program in either
the Wachovia U.S. Government Money Market Fund or the FMIvT, our investment policy
must be amended in the following areas:
0 Section E (5) needs to be amended to include investments in securities issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities.
0 Section E (6) needs to be amended to include the Florida Municipal Investment
Trust.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 135, 2007, amending the City of Palm Beach
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1-3 YEAR HIGH QUALITY
BOND FUND
INFORMATIONAL STATEMENT
As of September 27,2007
Florida Municipal Investment Trust
Administered by the
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
301 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1 757
Telephone (850) 222-9684
Fax (850) 222-3806
www.flcities.com
I P.O. BOX 1757
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Eligibility ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Investment Objective ............................................................................................................ ........................... 2
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Rating and Compliance Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Authorized Investments and Techniques ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Additional Portfolio and Security Restrictions ............................................................................................................................ 5
Portfolio Characteristics .......................................................................... ..................................................................... 6
Additional Security Restrictions .................................................................................................................................................. 6
To Open an Account ........................................................................................................................................................
Contributions ...............................................................................................................................
Redemptions ................................................................................................................................
Exchanges .....................................................................................................................................................
Dividends ......................................................................................................................................................
Portfolio Valuations and Total Return Calculations .....................................................................................
Accounting Policies ......................................................................................................................................
Fees and Expenses ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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Reports to the Members ..................................................................................
Minimum Transaction Amounts and Balance .................................
Liability and Indemnification .........................................................................
Administrator ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Investment Manager ......................................................................... ..................................................................... 10
Custodian .................. .................................................................. ...................................................................... 10
Auditor ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Legal Counsel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Questions .............. .................................................................................................. 11
Supplemental Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 1
Model Ordinance/Resolution ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Board of Trustees ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Investment Advisory Committee ............................................................................................................................................... 15
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Introduction
The Informational Statement is designed to set forth the policies and procedures governing the Florida Municipal Investment
Trust’s 1 to 3 Year High Quality Bond Fund (“the Portfolio”), formerly known as the Short Term Bond Portfolio, and contains
information that each prospective participant should be aware of prior to investing in the Portfolio.
The Florida Municipal Investment Trust (the “Trust”) is an interlocal governmental entity created under the laws of the State
of Florida to provide eligible units of local government with an investment vehicle to pool their surplus funds and to invest
such funds into one or more investment portfolios under the direction and daily supervision of an investment advisor. The
Trust was established and created by the City of Palatka, Florida; the City of Lauderhill, Florida; and the City of Bradenton,
Florida and operates under the Agreement and Declaration of Trust Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust dated
April 28, 1993, as amended. The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, which shall be composed of no less than five
members and no more than seven. The Board of Trustees shall always consist of the President or the President’s appointee and
the Second Vice President of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. by virtue of their office and two representatives from the
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust. Representatives from the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust are appointed by its Board of
Trustees. An additional three members of the Board of Trustees may be elected to the Board by the Board of Trustees. The
additional board members must each be an elected official of an active member of the Trust. The Florida League of Cities,
Inc. acts as Administrator to the Trust. Atlanta Capital Management Co. acts as Investment Manager to the Portfolio.
Pursuant to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, the Board of Trustees
shall have the power to conduct the affairs of the Trust including, but not limited to, the authority to invest in, reinvest in,
purchase or otherwise acquire, own, hold, pledge, sell, assign, transfer, exchange, distribute, lend or otherwise deal in or
dispose of investments, as provided for in the Statement of Investment Policy and as set forth by this Informational Statement.
The Trust shall hold legal title to all funds, investments and assets of the Trust on behalf of the Members of the Trust.
Eligibility
Membership in the Trust is limited to agencies or political subdivisions in or of the State of Florida. Agencies or political
subdivisions in or of the State of Florida include, but are not limited to: the state, its agencies, counties, municipalities, special
districts, school districts, and any other governmental entities. Each prospective participant must become a member of and a
party to the Trust and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust
Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, as amended. Prior to investing in the Trust, each prospective participant
should receive and review a copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust
and Statement of Investment Policy as amended.
Investment Objective
The 1 to 3 Year High Quality Bond Fund is designed to provide an investment pool alternative to those Members that have
excess funds and that have an investment horizon greater than that of money market instruments. The investment objective is:
1) to preserve capital; 2) achieve a total rate of return that exceeds the return of T-Bills by 1% per year over rolling three-year
periods; and 3) exceed the return of the Merrill Lynch One-to Three-year Government Index over three-year periods. The
Portfolio will generally invest in securities with greater potential returns and risk than those offered by money market type
instruments. Due to the fact that the Portfolio will be investing in securities with an average maturity of approximately two
years, increases in interest rates will cause declines in the net asset value of the Portfolio. Therefore, the Portfolio may be an
inappropriate investment for funds required to meet short-term needs. In order to emphasize the longer-term nature of the
Portfolio and to provide a disincentive to utilize the Portfolio as a money market fund alternative, the portfolio will only be
open twice a month to accept contributions or remit redemptions (please see “Contributions” and “Redemptions”).
Investment Risk
Because the Portfolio invests in fixed income securities, each Member will be exposed to five types of risk associated with
investing in fixed income securities. 1) Interest rate risk, which is the potential for fluctuations in bond prices due to changes in
interest rates. 2) Reinvestment risk, which is the potential for a decline in the Portfolio’s income due to falling market interest
rates. 3) Credit risk, which is the possibility that a bond issuer will fail to make timely payment of either interest or principal to
the Portfolio. 4) Prepayment risk (for Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOS”) and Asset Backed Securities (“ABS?)
or call risk (for some agency and corporate bonds), which is the likelihood that, during periods of falling interest rates,
securities with high stated interest rates will be prepaid or called prior to maturity, requiring the Portfolio to invest the proceeds
at generally lower interest rates. 5) Liquidity risk, which is the possibility that the liquidity of the market for a security may
decline thereby (i) making it more difficult to dispose of the security promptly; (ii) presenting difficulties in valuation of the
security; and (iii) causing the security to experience greater price volatility.
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The Portfolio is subject to interest rate, credit and liquidity risk, which may cause a loss of principal. The market value of the
securities in which the Portfolio invests will fluctuate in value as interest rates, credit and liquidity conditions change, which
will affect the Portfolio’s net asset value and each Member’s net asset value per share. The Board of Trustees has specified
that the Portfolio’s modified duration will be greater than one year, but less than 130% of the modified duration of the Merrill
Lynch 1-3 Year Government Index. Historically, the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Government Index’s modified duration has been
approximately 1.67 years. Modified duration is used as a measure to estimate a security’s andor portfolio’s interest rate or
price volatility due to changes in interest rates or how much a security andor portfolio is expected to increase or decrease in
value for a given change in interest rates. Typically, the higher the modified duration of a security andor portfolio, the greater
the interest rate risk or price volatility the security andor a portfolio will have. As an example, if interest rates were to
increase by one hundred basis points, or one percent, the market value of a bond with a modified duration of two years would
decrease by approximately two percent, all other factors remaining constant. The Portfolio is expected to maintain a modified
duration in a range of 1 to 2.25 years, thereby reducing the adverse affect of interest rate changes on the Portfolio’s market
value. The calculation of modified duration involves a subjective judgment made as to the prepayment risk or call risk
associated with securities in the Portfolio. Consequently, it may not be possible to calculate modified duration precisely in all
circumstances. Additionally, the modified duration of the Portfolio may change even if the composition of the Portfolio does
not change.
Shares of the Portfolio are neither insured nor guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. Government, including the FDIC.
Rating and Compliance Monitoring
The Trust will seek to maintain a bond fund rating on the Portfolio of AAAN2 from Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”). Fitch is a
nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) serving investors, regulators and issuers.
Funds having a “AAA” bond fund credit rating from Fitch are composed of a preponderance of assets that carry the highest
credit ratings from Fitch or from at least one other NRSRO. Ratings are based on an evaluation of several factors, including
credit quality and diversification of assets within the portfolio, management strength and operational capabilities. Bond fund
credit ratings are expressed on a scale of “AAA” through “B”.
Funds having a ”V2” bond fund volatility rating from Fitch are considered to have low market risk. Total returns are expected
to exhibit relative stability and perform consistently across a broad range of interest rate scenarios. These funds offer low risk
exposure to interest rates and changing market conditions. Bond fund volatility ratings are an opinion as to the relative
sensitivity of the total return (including price) on a fund’s net asset value per share to a broad array of assumed changes in
interest rates and other market conditions. Bond fund volatility ratings are expressed on a scale of ”Vl+” (least volatile)
through ”V10” (most volatile). The ”V1+” rating is assigned only to money market funds and local government investment
pools that should not experience loss of principal value to shareholders or participants even in severely adverse interest rate
environments. Investors should understand that funds with any volatility rating other than a ”Vl+” may experience losses in
the event of adverse changes in market conditions.
Ratings are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or fund. They do not comment on adequacy of the market
price paid for any security or fund, or the suitability of any security or fund for any investor. Fitch’s bond fund ratings are
based on information provided to Fitch by sources deemed by Fitch to be reliable; however, Fitch does not verify the accuracy
of this information. Ratings may be changed, withdrawn, or suspended by Fitch in the event of changes in, or the
unavailability of, information or for other reasons.
There can be no assurances that the Portfolio will maintain a AAAN2 rating.
Asset Consulting Group, Inc. (ACG) has been retained to provide a review of the Portfolio’s holdings as of the end of a quarter
for compliance with the Portfolio’s investment policy, portfolio characteristics and any additional security restrictions as set
forth in this Informational Statement. Such review will be submitted to the Board of Trustees and will be available to
Members on request. ACG has not and does not conduct this compliance review of securities at the time of purchase or at
other time periods in the calendar quarter, and therefore cannot comment on the Portfolio’s adherence to its investment policies
at any other points in time.
Authorized Investments and Techniques
In an effort to accomplish the objectives of the Trust, the Board of Trustees has authorized the Portfolio to invest in the following
investment instruments:
Repurchase Agreements in which the maximum maturity at purchase shall not exceed 180 days with a total average
maturity, at any point in time, for all repurchase agreements held, of not greater than 60 days. Repurchase Agreements
may be considered to be loans by the Portfolio to the seller, collateralized by the underlying securities. Repurchase
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Agreements with maturities exceeding seven days are illiquid. It is the intention of the Portfolio to focus on Repurchase
Agreements with maturities of seven days or less.
Direct obligations of the United States Treasury including Bills, Notes, Bonds and various forms of Treasury zero-
coupon securities. Zero coupon securities are generally subject to greater fluctuations in value in response to changing
interest rates than coupon bearing securities with the same maturity.
Commercial paper issued in the United States by any corporation, provided that such instrument carries a rating of
"Al/Pl" (or comparable rating) as provided by two of the top NRSROs; and that the corporation's long term debt, if any,
is rated at least "AVA+" (or a comparable rating) by a NRSRO or, if backed by a letter of credit (LOC), the long term
debt of the LOC provider must be rated at least "AA" (or a comparable rating) by at least two of the NRSROs publishing
ratings for financial institutions. The maximum maturity shall not exceed 270 days from the time of purchase.
Banker's Acceptances issued within the U.S. by institutions with a long-term debt rating of at least "AA" or short-term
debt rating of "Al/Pl" (or comparable ratings), as provided by one NRSRO. The Portfolio may own no more than five
percent in Banker's Acceptances issued by any one depository institution at one time. Maximum maturity shall not
exceed 270 days from the time of purchase. Banker's Acceptances are negotiable drafts which are accepted by a bank,
meaning in effect, that the bank unconditionally agrees to pay the face value of the instrument on maturity. Banker's
Acceptances rank junior to deposit liabilities of the bank and pari passu (Le., side by side) with other senior, unsecured
obligations of the bank.
Nonnegotiable Certificates of Deposit issued by Florida Qualified Public Depositories as identified by the State
Treasurer's office andor negotiable Certificates of Deposit issued in US. dollars by institutions, provided such institution
carries a short term rating of at least "AlPl" (or comparable rating) and a long term rating of at least "A" (or comparable
rating) as provided by two of the top NRSROs. The Portfolio may own no more than $5,000,000 in certificates of any
one depository institution at one time. Maximum maturity on any certificate shall be 2 years. Certificates of Deposit with
a stated maturity date may be subject to early withdrawal penalties. Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (FDIC) only to the extent of $100,000 per depositor per bank. In Florida, deposits of local
governments are eligible for additional sources of repayment due to Florida Qualified Public Depository requirements.
Obligations of the agencies or instrumentalities of the Federal Government including but not limited to the Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Farm Credit
Banks, Student Loan Marketing Association, and the Resolution Funding Corporation. Obligations of certain agencies
and instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are not supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury.
Money Market Mutual Funds as defined and regulated by the Securities Exchange Commission.
Mortgage obligations (both fixed and adjustable) guaranteed by the United States Government and sponsored agencies
andor instrumentalities including but not limited to the Government National Mortgage Association, the Federal
National Mortgage Association, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgage-backed securities,
including mortgage-pass through securities and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO) issued, guaranteed or
backed by an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government or other mortgage securities including CMOs rated
AAA or equivalent by a NRSRO. Derivative mortgage securities, such as interest only, principal only, residuals and
inverse floaters, are prohibited. Mortgage securities represent participations in, or are collateralized by and payable from,
mortgage loans secured by real property. The investment characteristics of both adjustable rate and fixed rate mortgage
securities differ from those of traditional fixed income securities. The major differences include the payment of interest
and principal on a more frequent schedule, and the possibility that principal may be prepaid at any time due to
prepayments on the underlying mortgage loans and other assets. These differences can result in greater price and yield
volatility than is the case with traditional fixed income securities. Prepayments on a pool of mortgage loans are
influenced by a variety of factors, including economic conditions, changes in mortgagors' housing needs, job transfers,
unemployment, mortgagors' net equity in the mortgaged properties and servicing decisions. The timing and level of
prepayments cannot be precisely predicted. The Portfolio may invest in CMOs that provide for floating rates of interest
or in participations in pools of adjustable rate mortgage loans. As the coupon rate on such CMOs reset or the interest
rates on adjustable rate mortgage loans adjust periodically, the prices of such mortgage securities should fluctuate less
than long-term, fixed income securities. However, certain interest rate indexes to which CMOs reset, or pursuant to
which adjustable rate mortgage loans adjust, may lag changes in current market rates of interest. Moreover, floating rate
CMOs are typically issued with lifetime "caps and floors" on the coupon rate. Similarly, adjustable rate mortgage loans
may have caps and floors as well as limits as to the maximum change during any adjustment period. Consequently, the
market value of floating rate CMOs and participations in pools of adjustable rate mortgage loans may decline
significantly during periods of rising interest rates. Because of their complexity, the market for many mortgage securities
may be less liquid, thereby exposing such securities to increased liquidity risk.
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Corporate Fixed Income Securities issued by any corporation in the United States with any A rating by a NRSRO. A
Manager may hold no more than 5 percent of the invested account in any one corporation at the time of purchase.
Asset-Backed Securities issued in the United States. In general, the collateral supporting asset-backed securities is of
shorter maturity ,than mortgage loans and is less likely to experience substantial unscheduled prepayments. However, the
collateral securing such securities may be more difficult to liquidate than mortgage loans.
US. dollar-denominated and issued obligations and securities of foreign sovereign states or non-U.S. corporations
(referred to as Yankee bonds), which are rated A or better by a NRSRO. Foreign issuers are not generally subject to
accounting, auditing and financial standards and practices comparable to US. Issuers.
Securities of State, Municipal and County Governments or their public agencies, which are rated in the three highest
rating categories by a NRSRO. The two principal classifications of such securities are “general obligation” and “revenue”
securities. Both are typically exempt &om federal income taxes and therefore, usually carry lower coupon rates. “General
obligation” securities are secured by the issuer’s pledge of its full faith and credit and taxing power for the payment of
principal and interest. “Revenue” securities are usually payable only from the revenues derived from a particular facility
or class of facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise tax or other specific revenue source.
Industrial development bonds are usually revenue securities, the credit quality of which is normally directly related to the
credit standing of the industrial user involved. The market for many securities issued by state, municipal and county
governments or their public agencies may be illiquid. The Portfolio will only invest in larger, more liquid issues.
Commingled investment funds, no-load investment funds, or no-load mutual funds in which all securities held by the
trusts or funds are authorized investments as provided herein or as may be approved by the Board of Trustees.
Guaranteed Investment Contracts (GICs) issued by insurance companies rated in the highest category by AM Best Rating
System and maintaining a minimum claims paying ability of AA/Aa by a NRSRO. GICs are contracts issued by
insurance companies. GICs bear a fixed rate of interest and have a fixed maturity date. GICs are typically unsecured and
limited recourse obligations of the insurance company. The market for GICs is usually illiquid.
Investment Agreements with other financial institutions. If collateralized, the collateral securing the investment
agreement shall be limited to those securities authorized for purchase by this investment policy. The invested amount the
Portfolio may own, at one time, is no more than $10,000,000 in investment agreements from any one financial institution.
Investment Agreements are obligations of financial institutions typically bearing a fixed rate of interest and having a
fixed maturity date. Investment agreements are privately negotiated and illiquid. At the present time, the Portfolio does
not anticipate investing in Investment Agreements.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements may be considered to be collateralized borrowings by the Portfolio. The use of Reverse
Repurchase Agreements to leverage the Portfolio’s investments is an investment technique which increases investment risk,
but also increases investment opportunity. Interest costs on borrowings may exceed the returns on borrowed funds. Under
adverse conditions, the Portfolio might have to sell securities to meet interest or principal payments at a time when investment
considerations would not favor such sales.
Securities lending with approved dealers and custodians. Securities lending involves the loan by the Portfolio of a specific
security held by the Portfolio to an approved counterparty. All securities loans made by the Portfolio will be fully secured by
collateral in the form of cash andor securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities,
or by a Letter of Credit (LOC). Interest earned on the collateral either will be shared with the borrower or the borrower will
retain the interest and the Portfolio will charge a fee to the borrower. The Portfolio will receive any interest or dividends paid
on the loaned securities. The Portfolio may incur additional custodial fees in connection with lending portfolios and may incur
less brokerage fees. Typically the borrower must return loaned securities to the Portfolio within three business days after
being requested by the Portfolio.
The Board of Trustees may authorize the Portfolio to invest in additional types of investment instruments; however, no material
change in authorized investments will be made without first giving notice to members in accordance with the “Notices” section of
this informational statement.
Additional Portfolio and Security Restrictions
In addition, the Board of Trustees has adopted the following portfolio characteristics and security restrictions in order to
reduce the Portfolio’s risk of default and price volatility due to changes in interest rates:
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Portfolio Characteristics
All percentages indicated below shall be valued at market.
Maintain duration greater than one year but less than one hundred and thirty percent of the established index.
Maintain a minimum bond fund rating of AAA.
Invest at least thirty percent of the portfolio in Direct US. Government Obligations, U.S. Government Agency
Obligations, or U.S. Government Instrumentalities Obligations.
A maximum of seventy-five percent of the portfolio may be invested in Direct U.S. Government Obligations, U.S.
Government Agency Obligations, or US. Government Instrumentalities Obligations
A maximum of fifty percent of the portfolio may be invested in mortgage securities including CMOs.
A maximum of thirty percent of the portfolio may be invested in Corporate and Yankee Debt Obligations.
A maximum of thirty percent of the portfolio may be invested in ABSs.
A maximum of twenty percent of the portfolio may be invested in Investment Agreements.
A maximum of twenty percent of the portfolio may be invested in Guaranteed Investment Contracts.
A maximum of ten percent of the portfolio may be invested in Taxable Municipal Debt Obligations.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements andor other forms of financial leverage will be limited to thirty percent of the
Portfolio.
Securities lending activity with approved dealers and custodians.
Additional Security Restrictions
Minimum long-term credit rating of A for all corporate securities.
Minimum long-term credit rating of AA/Aa for all Taxable Municipal Debt Obligations.
Minimum claims paying ability rating of AA/Aa by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO)
for all Guaranteed Investment Contracts.
Maximum of three percent of the portfolio at the time of purchase and five percent of the portfolio at market may be
invested in corporate securities of an individual issuer.
Maximum of five percent of the portfolio at market may be invested in individual trusts of ABS and Non-Agency
CMOs.
Minimum long term credit rating of AA/Aa for Investment Agreements unless collateralized. If collateralized, a
minimum of a 102% margin will be maintained depending on the collateral provided.
All securities, except as described below, will have a final maturity of 5.5 years or less. If a security has a put feature,
the put date will be used as the final maturity.
Mortgage pass-throughs, CMOs, ABSs or any other security that does not have a fixed maturity date or a fixed
paydown schedule would have to meet at least one of the following conditions.
e A final payment “window” of seven years or less based on the then prevailing prepayment assumptions as
determined by the Bloomberg, Merrill Lynch Passport or other pricing or securities firms with demonstrated
expertise in prepayment forecasting for such securities.
0 A security’s price volatility given the then prevailing prepayment assumptions as determined above, cannot
exceed the price volatility of 2x the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Government Index. (The price volatility of the
Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Government Index is defined as the modified duration of the Index as published by
Merrill Lynch & Company)
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To Open an Account
To become a member of the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, each governmental entity’s governing body must approve by
an ordinance, resolution or other appropriate means, the entity’s participation in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust and
provide staff with the appropriate authority to execute the Participation Agreement. Upon approval by the governing body,
each prospective participant must complete a Membership Application Form, Participation Agreement, Signature Card, and a
certified copy of the document passed by the governing body and submit the completed forms to the Administrator at:
Florida Municipal Investment Trust
P.O. Box 1757
301 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
If your unit of local government has a written investment plan that provides for the establishment of a written investment
policy, please provide a copy of your Investment Policy along with the other enrollment forms described above. In addition to
or in lieu of establishing a written investment plan, please reference that your unit of local government is participating in the
FMIvT pursuant to Section 218.415 Fla. Statute which authorizes that the FMIvT is an authorized investment for units of local
government in Florida.
The Membership Application Form, Participation Agreement, Signature Card, and ordinance or resolution are then reviewed
and, if found to be in proper order, an account is opened and an account number assigned. There is no limit to the number of
accounts that can be opened by a Member. The Administrator will inform the governmental entity of the acceptance and
approval of the Membership Application Form, Participation Agreement, Signature Card and the account number assigned.
Included with this Informational Statement are copies of the Membership Application Form, Participation Agreement,
Signature Card, and model Ordinancehtesolution.
Contributions
The Portfolio will be open twice a month to accept contributions from Members. Contributions will be credited on the first
business day following a Portfolio Valuation date (please see Portfolio Valuations). Contributions to the Portfolio, including
new accounts, can be made by wire transfer through the Federal Reserve or by check. The minimum initial contribution
amount is fifty thousand (50,000) dollars and five thousand (5,000) dollars for subsequent contributions. Members will be
required to provide the Administrator with advance written notification of contributions five business days prior to the
valuation of the Portfolio (please see Portfolio Valuations). Contributions made by check must be received by the Portfolio’s
Custodian five business days prior to a Portfolio Valuation. Contributions made by wire transfer must be through the Federal
Reserve and received by the Portfolio’s Custodian on the day of a Portfolio Valuation. Only contributions received and
collected in a timely manner will be credited to the Member’s account based on the net asset value of the Portfolio as
determined on the Portfolio Valuation date.
A Member will be charged for any investment losses or any interest expense incurred on behalf of the Trust due to the
Member’s failure to remit contributions in a timely manner as set forth in this Informational Statement.
If in the Administrator’s opinion, the Portfolio andor the Portfolio’s net asset value would be adversely affected by accepting
contributions made by a Member or Members, the Administrator may limit andor cease accepting contributions to the
Portfolio.
Redemptions
The Portfolio will be open twice a month to make redemptions to Members. Redemptions will be made on the first business
day following a Portfolio Valuation date (please see Portfolio Valuations). The minimum redemption amount is five thousand
(5,000) dollars or the Member’s entire remaining account balance if the Member’s balance falls below fifty thousand (50,000)
dollars. Members will be required to provide the Administrator with advance written notification of a redemption five
business days prior to the valuation of the Portfolio (please see Portfolio Valuations). Redemptions from the Portfolio will be
made by wire transfer through the Federal Reserve or by check, as indicated by the Member in the Membership Application
Form, on the next business day following a Portfolio Valuation. Wire transfers will be made by the Portfolio’s Custodian
through the Federal Reserve to the financial institution specified in the Membership Application Form. Checks will be mailed
by the Portfolio’s Custodian to the Member’s address as set forth in the Membership Application Form.
If in the Administrator’s opinion, the Portfolio andor Portfolio’s net asset value would be adversely affected by honoring a
Member’s redemption request, the Administrator may limit the Member’s redemption to two (2) million dollars or ten (10)
percent of the Portfolio’s net asset value, whichever is greater. In the event that the Administrator does invoke a limitation on
a Member’s redemption request, the Administrator will redeem sufficient shares of beneficial interest such as to pay the
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Member two (2)-million dollars or ten (IO) percent of the Portfolio’s net asset value each time the Portfolio is open to make
redemptions until such time as the Member’s redemption request is honored.
The Trust may declare a suspension of the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment or redemption for the whole or
part of any period (i) during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed other than customary weekend and holiday
closings, (ii) during which trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted, or (iii) during which an emergency exists as
a result of which disposal by the Trust of securities owned by it is not reasonably practicable, or it is not reasonably practicable
for the Trust to fairly determine the value of its net assets.
In the event of an emergency, Members may request an early redemption from the Portfolio. An early redemption is a request
by a Member to redeem shares of beneficial interest either (a) as of a date other than the first business day following a
Portfolio Valuation date, or (b) without having provided the Administrator with the required advance written notification of
redemption. Members will be required to submit to the Administrator a written request for an early redemption from the
Portfolio detailing the circumstances and reasoning for the early redemption. The Administrator has sole discretion in
approving a request for early redemption. Upon approval of the early redemption by the Administrator, a net asset value for
the Portfolio will be determined. Members requesting an early redemption will be responsible to reimburse the Portfolio for
any fees associated with determining the net asset value of the portfolio andor any penalty charges, losses and other costs
(including, without limitation, interest paid on borrowed funds to pay the redemption) associated with amending, terminating,
selling or otherwise affecting any of the investments in the Portfolio, and an amount sufficient to maintain the projected yield
on the remaining shares of beneficial interest to the next valuation date of the Portfolio. At the discretion of the Administrator,
such amount may be deducted from the proceeds of an early redemption.
When a Member requests to redeem its entire balance (full redemption), the Trust will do so at the net asset value per share as
determined at the Portfolio’s next valuation date. Payment for redemption will be made to the Member in two installments- 1)
a “partial distribution” of no more than 90% of the previous period’s participant balance to be wired on the first business day
following the Portfolio Valuation date and 2) the “remaining balance” of the Member’s shares to be redeemed after the
period’s Net Asset Value is determined and all reportsktatements have been received and verified by the Administrator.
Exchanges
Members may exchange shares of beneficial interest from one Trust portfolio to another. Exchanges will be considered to be a
redemption from one portfolio and a contribution to another portfolio and will be done based on each portfolio’s most recent
calculated net asset value per share. Exchanges can only be done when both portfolios are open to Members for contributions
andor redemptions. Members will be required to provide the Administrator with advance written notification of exchanges
five business days prior to the valuation of both Portfolios (please see Portfolio Valuations).
Dividends
The Portfolio does not distribute income or capital gains. All income earned and capital gains realized by the Portfolio are
retained by the Portfolio and reinvested.
Portfolio Valuations and Total Return Calculations
The net asset value of the Portfolio will be determined twice a month: on the fifteenth of the month, unless such is not a
business day, and the last business day of the month. If the fifteenth is not a business day, the net asset value will be
determined as of the next succeeding business day. The net asset value of the Portfolio is calculated as of 4:OO p.m. and will
be determined by adding up the fair market value of all securities and assets held by the Portfolio, including accrued interest
and amounts owed to the Portfolio for securities sold or principal and income not collected as of the Portfolio Valuation date,
es of the Portfolio. The value of each Member’s account is determined by dividing the net asset value of the
Portfolio by the total number of shares of beneficial interest, multiplied by the number of shares owned by the Member.
Prices for securities held in the Portfolio shall be valued at the most recent bid price or yield equivalent as obtained from one
or more market makers for such securities, except that any securities designated as money market securities may be valued
using the amortized cost method based upon the Portfolio’s acquisition of the security. All other securities and assets will be
valued at the fair market value determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or such other party designated by the
Trustees. Market makers are to include any independent third party that the Administrator or the Trust may contract with to
provide prices. Independent third parties may include the Portfolio’s Custodian or any nationally recognized provider of
security prices and other financial information.
From time to time the Trust may report the Portfolio’s average annual compounded returns. The Portfolio’s average annual
compounded rate of return refers to the rate of return which, if applied to an initial investment in the Portfolio at the beginning
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of a stated period and compounded over the period, would result in the redeemable value of the investment at the end of the
stated period. The following formula describes the calculation of an average annual compounded rate of return:
P( 1+T)” = ERV
P = a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000
T = average annual compounded rate of return
n = number of years
ERV = ending redeemable value
The Portfolio may also report its total return for periods of one year or less. Total return is determined by (i) assuming a
hypothetical investment at the beginning of a period, (ii) calculating the ending value of the investment at the end of the stated
period, (iii) subtracting the amount of the hypothetical original investment from the ending value of the investment, and
(iv) dividing the remainder so obtained by the amount of the original investment. The calculated amount is then expressed as a
percentage by multiplying by 100.
All such performance information for the Portfolio will be based on historical performance and should not be considered to be
indicative of the Portfolio’s future performance.
Accounting Policies
The Trust follows generally accepted accounting principles (G.A.A.P.) and industry practices for external investment pools as
established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Fees and Expenses
The Trust has entered into an agreement with the Florida League of Cities, Inc. (the League) to provide administrative
services to the Portfolio for nine (9) basis points of the net asset value of the Portfolio. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., on
behalf of the Trust, has entered into an agreement with Atlanta Capital Management Co. to provide investment management
services and with Wells Fargo Bank to provide custodian services. Investment Management fees are ten (10) basis points of
the net asset value of the Portfolio. Additionally, the Portfolio will incur its proportionate share of audit fees, rating and
compliance fees, general insurance expense, legal fees, Trustees fees and other operating fees. The Trust pays each Trustee
two hundred dollars plus reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses for each board meeting attended. The Trust expects
that expenses for the Portfolio will be approximately twenty-three (23) basis points. The Portfolio engages in securities
lending to generate income to offset a portion of the above expenses. On an annual basis, the Portfolio estimates that the
income generated from securities lending will offset four (4) basis points of expenses. There is no guarantee that expenses less
securities lending income will not exceed nineteen (19) basis points.
Reports to the Members
Each Member will receive a monthly statement of its account showing the current balance and monthly activity as well as
current and historical portfolio performance. Annually, each Member will be provided an annual financial statement of the
Portfolio audited by the Trust’s independent auditors
Minimum Transaction Amounts and Balance
The minimum initial contribution amount is fifty thousand (50,000) dollars and five thousand (5,000) dollars for subsequent
contributions. The minimum redemption amount is five thousand (5,000) dollars or the Member’s entire remaining account
balance if the Member’s balance falls below fifty thousand (50,000) dollars. The Trust reserves the right to redeem any
Member’s account that falls below the minimum initial contribution of fifty thousand (50,000) dollars, provided the Trust
provides the Member with thirty (30) days prior written notice.
Liability and Indemnification
In accordance with the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, no Member shall be subject to any personal liability whatsoever to
any person in connection with the Trust property or the acts, obligations, or affairs of the Trust. No Trustee, officer, employee,
or agent of the Trust shall be subject to any personal liability whatsoever to any person in connection with the Trust property
or the affairs of the Trust, except that arising from bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of
their duty to such person; and all such persons shall look solely to the Trust property for satisfaction of claims of any nature
arising in connection with the affairs of the Trust. The Trust shall indemnify and hold each Member harmless from and
against all claims and liabilities arising from the actions of the Trust to which such Member may become subject by reason of
its being or having been a Member of the Trust and shall reimburse such Member(s) for all legal and other expenses
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reasonably incurred by it in connection with any such claim or liability. Please see the Agreement and Declaration of Trust for
additional liability limitations and indemnification.
Administrator
The Board of Trustees has entered into an agreement with the Florida League of Cities, Inc. to serve as Administrator of the
Trust’s operations. The Administrator is responsible for servicing Members’ accounts, maintaining a register of Members and
shares of beneficial interest owned, maintaining a set of books and accounting records of the Trust, providing for the
calculation of the net asset value of the Portfolio, determining eligibility and approving applications for membership in the
Trust in accordance with the Agreement and Declaration of Trust Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, supervising
and coordinating the activities of any investment advisor, custodian, trustee, investment consultant, transfer agent, paying
agent, accountant, auditor, attorney or other agent or service provider rendering services to the Trust, and performing any other
related administrative duties. The Administrator is also responsible for the preparation and updating of this Informational
Statement.
Currently, the Florida League of Cities, Inc. sponsors and acts as Administrator for three governmental trusts that include the
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT); the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund (FMPTF); and the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust (FMIvT).
Investment Manager
The Board of Trustees has entered into an agreement with the Florida League of Cities, Inc. to serve as investment manager to
the portfolio. Portfolio management services are performed by Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC (ACM), Atlanta,
Georgia, under contract to the Florida League of Cities, Inc., Department of Financial Services. Under the terms of the
contract, ACM manages the portfolio and directs the acquisition and disposition of the Trust’s investments in accordance with
the guidelines established by the Trustees. Atlanta Capital Management Company is 80% owned by Eaton Vance Cop, a
publicly-traded investment management firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company manages approximately
$9 billion of fixed income, equity, and balanced portfolios for public funds, employee benefit trusts, endowments and
individual investors.
Custodian
Wells Fargo Bank, Minnesota, NA, serves as custodian bank for the Trust. The Custodian is responsible for holding all funds
and securities in a separate account in the name of the Trust, collecting all income and principal due the Trust from securities
held, accepting contributions and distributing redemptions, and properly accepting for delivery andor delivering securities in
accordance with the Custody Contract between the Trust and the Custodian.
Auditor
Shorstein & Shorstein, P.A., Jacksonville, Florida, serves as independent external auditor for the Trust. The Auditor is
responsible for auditing the Trust’s financial statements to determine if the statements are fairly presented in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Shorstein & Shorstein, P.A. also acts as independent auditor for the Florida League
of Cities, Inc. and for the following entities which the Florida League of Cities, Inc. acts as administrator: Florida Municipal
Insurance Trust, the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund, and the Florida Municipal Loan Council.
Legal Counsel
The Florida League of Cities, Inc.’s internal legal department serves as Legal Counsel to the Trust; and Foley & Lardner LLP,
Jacksonville, Florida, was engaged to review the Informational Statement and the accompanying documents of the Trust.
Notices
Members shall be entitled to notice of changes to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, Participation Agreement and this
Informational Statement, which materially affect the Members’ rights under these documents. Notice to Members shall be
made within sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of any change which materially affects the rights of Members as
described in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust. Members shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the notice to
withdraw or transfer their shares of beneficial interest without penalty.
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Questions
The Administrator of the Trust [Florida League of Cities, Inc., Reference: FMIvT 1 to 3 Year High Quality Bond Fund, Post
Office Box 1757, 301 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757, (850) 222-9684 or SUNCOM 278-5331, FAX
(850) 222-3806] is available to answer any questions from 9:OO a.m. to 5:OO p.m. each business day. You may also access
additional information through our web site at www.flcities.com.
Supplemental Information
The following Supplemental Information is provided as additional information and is not to be considered as part of the
Informational Statement and may change without any advance notice to Members andor prospective participants:
Model Ordinance/Resolution
Board of Trustees
Florida League of Cities, Inc. Investment Advisory Committee
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Model Ordinance/Resolution
[Suggested Ordinance/Resolution Format for Governmental Unit Participation in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust1
ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION NO.
An OrdinanceResolution authorizing
governmental units as a participant in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust for the purpose of purchasing shares of beneficial interest in the Trust.
WHEREAS, Sec. 163.01, Fla. Stat., authorizes the state, or any county, municipality or political subdivision of the state, to jointly exercise any power,
privilege, or authority which such governmental entities share in common and which each might exercise separately, and further provides such authority is in
addition to and not in limitation of those granted by any other general, local, or special law; and
WHEREAS, by Resolutions dated the 27th day of January, 1993, the 25th day of January, 1993, and the 14th day of January, 1993, the governing bodies of the
City of Bradenton, Florida, the City of Lauderhill, Florida, and the City of Palatka, Florida, respectively, found the creation of the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust serves a municipal purpose and will offer diversified and professionally managed portfolios for the investment of the assets of participating
municipalities and other agencies or political subdivisions in or of the state; and
WHEREAS, the authorized representatives for the City of Bradenton, Florida, the City of Lauderhill, Florida, and the City of Palatka, Florida, have executed
the Agreement and Declaration of Trust on the 28th day of April, 1993, creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust which governs the purpose,
administration and operation of the Trust and its activities; and
WHEREAS, the constitutional, statutory and judicial authorities in the State of Florida authorize municipalities and other agencies or political subdivisions in
or of the state to join with other municipalities and other agencies or political subdivisions in or of the state for the purpose of investing and reinvesting surplus
public funds; and
WHEREAS, under the terms and provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust any municipality and
any other agency or political subdivision in or of the state desiring to participate in the Trust as a member must become a patty to the Agreement and
Declaration of Trust; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Municipal Investment Trust is an authorized investment under Section 218.415, Fla. Stat., for units of local government in Florida.
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Governmental Unit to participate in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust as a member and become a party to the
Agreement and Declaration of Trust;
(herein referred to as this “Governmental Unit”) to join with other local
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEDRESOLVED BY THIS GOVERNMENTAL UNIT:
SECTION 1. This Governmental Unit finds that participation in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, a pooled-investment program, would be in
the best interest of the Governmental Unit, its officials, officers, and citizens in that such a program offers diversified and professionally
managed portfolios to meet investment needs, results in economies of scale that will create greater purchasing powers and will thereby
lower the cost traditionally associated with the investment of assets of the Governmental Unit.
This Governmental Unit hereby expressly authorizes participation in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust as a member and will
become a party to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, which is adopted by reference with the same effect as if it had
been set out verbatim in this section.
SECTION 2.
SECTION 3. This Governmental Unit is hereby expressly authorized to purchase shares of beneficial interest in the Trust from time to time with
available funds, and to redeem some or all of its shares of beneficial interest from time to time as funds are needed for other purposes,
subject to the terms and restrictions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust referred to in Section 2 and the most recent Informational
Statement. These actions are to be taken by the officers designated for this purpose pursuant to general or specific instructions by the
governing body of this Governmental Unit.
The Trustees of the Trust are designated as having official custody of this Governmental Unit’s funds which are invested by the purchase
of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust.
This Governmental Unit specifically finds and determines the following matters:
(a) the conditions of the agreement and the rights and responsibilities of members of the Trust are set forth in the Agreement and
Declaration of Trust, as amended and in the most recent Informational Statement;
(b) participation in the Trust shall be terminable at any time by this Governmental Unit, subject to the terms and restrictions of the
Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended and the most recent Informational Statement;
(c) the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, and the purchase of its shares of beneficial interest are for the purpose of
investing this Governmental Unit’s funds as part of a pooled-investment program with other agencies or political subdivisions in or of
the state, thereby achieving economic and other advantages of pooled investments, and the powers and scope of authority delegated are
set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended;
(d) it is not necessary to finance the agreement authorized herein from funds of this Governmental Unit, except through the purchase of
shares of beneficial interest in the Trust;
(e) the Trust shall be managed by a Board of Trustees as set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended; and
SECTION 4.
SECTION 5.
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SECTION 6.
SECTION 7.
SECTION 8.
(f) the Board of Trustees of the Florida Municipal Investment Trust adopted Resolution No. 93-2 providing for general disclosure
policies of the Trust’s operations and Informational Statements for the benefit of members and prospective members of the Trust so that
members and prospective members are fully aware of significant investment and administrative policies, practices and restrictions of the
investment portfolios of the Trust.
The Governmental Unit designates and authorizes the Director of Finance (or other authorized representatives) to execute such
applications and other documents as are required to invest and reinvest surplus funds of the Governmental Unit in shares of beneficial
interest of the Trust’s investment portfolios.
The clerk of this Governmental Unit is hereby directed to furnish a certified copy of this OrdinancdResolution to the Florida League of
Cities.
This OrdinancdResolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted this day of
ATTEST:
(Mayor/Coinmissioner/etc.)
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Board of Trustees
The current seven members of the Board of Trustees of the Florida Municipal Investment Trust are:
Julio Robaina, Chair
Mayor, City of Hialeah
John Marks
Second Vice-president, Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Bill Arrowsmith, Trustee
Vice Mayor, City of Apopka
Larry Schultz, Trustee
Mayor, City of Rockledge
Robert Margolis, Trustee
Vice Mayor, Village of Wellington
Carl McKoy, Trustee
Vice Mayor, City of Boynton Beach
Susan Starkey, Trustee
Councilmember, Town of Davie
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Investment Advisory Committee
The Florida League of Cities, Inc. as Administrator of the Trust appointed the following individuals to an
Investment Advisory Committee:
G. Michael Miller (“Mickey”), Chair
Chief Financial Officer
City of Jacksonville Leon County
Robert B. Inzer
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Joseph LoBello
Director of Finance
Town of Juno Beach
Margaret Simmons
Finance Director
City of Clearwater
Mervyn C. Timberlake, Jr
Financial Services Director
City of Boca Raton
Francine Ramaglia
Director of Administrative Services
Village of Wellington
Jane Struder
Finance Director
Town of Palm Beach
William F. Underwood, I1
City Manager
City of Belle Glade
Bonnie Wise
Director of Revenue and Finance
City of Tampa
The Investment Advisory Committee acts as a sounding board and provides the Administrator with valuable
assistance in developing and maintaining the investment guidelines and policies of the Trust.
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INTERMEDIATE
HIGH QUALITY
BOND FUND
INFORMATIONAL STATEMENT
As of September 27,2007
Florida Municipal Investment Trust
Administered by the
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
301 South Bronough Street
P.O. Box 1757
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1 757
Telephone (850) 222-9684
Fax (850) 222-3806
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Eligibility ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Investment Objective ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Investment Risk ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Rating and Compliance Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Authorized Investments and Techniques ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Additional Portfolio and Security Restrictions .. ..................................................................................................................... 6
Portfolio Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Additional Security Restrictions .................................................................................................................................................. 6
To Open an Account ..................................................................... .......................................................................................... 7
Contributions ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Redemptions .................................................................................. ....................................................................................... 7
Exchanges .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Dividends ................................................................... ...................................................................................... 8
Portfolio Valuations and Total Return Calculations .. ...................................................................................... 8
Accounting Policies ................................................... ............................................................................................. 9
Fees and Expenses ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Reports to the Members .................................................. ....................................................................................... 9
Minimum Transaction Amounts and Balance ................. ....................................................................................... 9
Liability and Indemnification ........ ....................................................................................... 9
Administrator ................................ .................................................................................................................................... 10
Investment Manager ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Custodian ................................................................................................................... : ............................................................... 10
Auditor ..................... ........... ................................................................................................................ 10
Legal Counsel .....................................................................................................................................................................
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Questions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Supplemental Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Model Ordinance/Resolution ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Board of Trustees ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Investment Advisory Committee ............................................................................................................................................... 15
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Introduction
The Informational Statement is designed to set forth the policies and procedures governing the Florida Municipal Investment
Trust’s Intermediate High Quality Bond Fund (“the Portfolio”), formerly known as the Intermediate Term Bond Portfolio,
and contains information that each prospective participant should be aware of prior to investing in the Portfolio.
The Florida Municipal Investment Trust (the “Trust”) is an interlocal governmental entity created under the laws of the State
of Florida to provide eligible units of local government with an investment vehicle to pool their surplus funds and to invest
such funds into one or more investment portfolios under the direction and daily supervision of an investment advisor. The
Trust was established and created by the City of Palatka, Florida; the City of Lauderhill, Florida; and the City of Bradenton,
Florida and operates under the Agreement and Declaration of Trust Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust dated
April 28, 1993, as amended. The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, which shall be composed of no less than five
members and no more than seven. The Board of Trustees shall always consist of the President or the President’s appointee
and the Second Vice President of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. by virtue of their office and two representatives from the
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust. Representatives from the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust are appointed by its Board
of Trustees. An additional three members of the Board of Trustees may be elected to the Board by the Board of Trustees.
The additional board members must each be an elected official of an active member of the Trust. The Florida League of
Cities, Inc. acts as Administrator to the Trust. Atlanta Capital Management Co. acts as Investment Manager to the Portfolio.
Pursuant to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, the Board of Trustees
shall have the power to conduct the affairs of the Trust including, but not limited to, the authority to invest in, reinvest in,
purchase or otherwise acquire, own, hold, pledge, sell, assign, transfer, exchange, distribute, lend or otherwise deal in or
dispose of investments, as provided for in the Statement of Investment Policy and as set forth by this Informational
Statement. The Trust shall hold legal title to all funds, investments and assets of the Trust on behalf of the Members of the
Trust.
Eligibility
Membership in the Trust is limited to agencies or political subdivisions in or of the State of Florida. Agencies or political
subdivisions in or of the State of Florida include, but are not limited to: the state, its agencies, counties, municipalities,
special districts, school districts, and any other governmental entities. Each prospective participant must become a member
of and a party to the Trust and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of
Trust Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, as amended. Prior to investing in the Trust, each prospective
participant should receive and review a copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust Creating the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust and Statement of Investment Policy as amended.
Investment Objective
The Intermediate High Quality Bond Fund is designed to provide an investment pool alternative to those Members that have
excess funds and that have an investment horizon greater than that of money market instruments. The Portfolio will
generally invest in securities with greater potential returns and risk than those offered by money market type instruments.
Due to the fact that the Portfolio will be investing in securities with an average maturity of approximately five years,
increases in interest rates will cause declines in the net asset value of the Portfolio. Therefore, the Portfolio may be an
inappropriate investment for funds required to meet short-term needs. In order to emphasize the longer-term nature of the
Portfolio and to provide a disincentive to utilize the Portfolio as a money market fund alternative, the portfolio will only be
open once a month to accept contributions or remit redemptions (please see “Contributions” and “Redemptions”).
Investment Risk
Because the Portfolio invests in fixed income securities, each Member will be exposed to five types of risk associated with
investing in fixed income securities. 1) Interest rate risk, which is the potential for fluctuations in bond prices due to changes
in interest rates. 2) Reinvestment risk, which is the potential for a decline in the Portfolio’s income due to falling market
interest rates. 3) Credit risk, which is the possibility that a bond issuer will fail to make timely payment of either interest or
principal to the Portfolio. 4) Prepayment risk (for Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOS”) and Asset Backed
Securities (“ABSs”) or call risk (for some agency and corporate bonds), which is the likelihood that, during periods of
falling interest rates, securities with high stated interest rates will be prepaid or called prior to maturity, requiring the
Portfolio to invest the proceeds at generally lower interest rates. 5) Liquidity risk, which is the possibility that the liquidity
of the market for a security may decline thereby (i) making it more difficult to dispose of the security promptly; (ii)
presenting difficulties in valuation of the security; and (iii) causing the security to experience greater price volatility.
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The Portfolio is subject to interest rate, credit and liquidity risk, which may cause a loss of principal. The market value of
the securities in which the Portfolio invests will fluctuate in value as interest rates, credit and liquidity conditions change,
which will affect the Portfolio’s net asset value and each Member’s net asset value per share. The Board of Trustees has
specified that the Portfolio’s modified duration be not less than 70% of the modified duration of the Lehman Brothers
Intermediate Govemment/Credit (ex Baa) + ABS + MBS Index and not greater than the lesser of (a) 130% of the modified
duration of the Lehman Brothers Intermediate Govemment/Credit (ex Baa) + ABS + MBS Index, or (b) 4.5 years.
Historically, the Lehman Brothers Intermediate Govemment/Credit (Ex Baa) + ABS + MBS Index’s modified duration has
been approximately 3.38 years. Modified duration is used as a measure to estimate a security’s and/or portfolio’s interest
rate or price volatility due to changes in interest rates or how much a security and/or portfolio is expected to increase or
decrease in value for a given change in interest rates. Typically, the higher the modified duration of a security and/or
portfolio, the greater the interest rate risk or price volatility the security and/or a portfolio will have. As an example, if
interest rates were to increase by one hundred basis points, or one percent, the market value of a bond with a modified
duration of two years would decrease by approximately two percent, all other factors remaining constant. The Portfolio is
expected to maintain a modified duration in a range of 3.0 to 4.5 years. The calculation of modified duration involves a
subjective judgment made as to the prepayment risk or call risk associated with securities in the Portfolio. Consequently, it
may not be possible to calculate modified duration precisely in all circumstances. Additionally, the modified duration of the
Portfolio may change even if the composition of the Portfolio does not change.
Shares of the Portfolio are neither insured nor guaranteed by any agency of the U.S. Government, including the FDIC.
Rating and Compliance Monitoring
The Trust will seek to maintain a bond fund rating on the Portfolio of AAAN3 from Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”). Fitch is a
nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) serving investors, regulators and issuers.
Funds having a “AAA” bond fund credit rating from Fitch are composed of a preponderance of assets that carry the highest
credit ratings from Fitch or from at least one other NRSRO. Ratings are based on an evaluation of several factors, including
credit quality and diversification of assets within the portfolio, management strength and operational capabilities. Bond fund
credit ratings are expressed on a scale of “AAA” through “B”.
Funds having a “V3” bond fund volatility rating from Fitch are considered to have moderate volatility. Total retums are
expected to perform consistently over intermediate- to long-term holding periods, but will exhibit greater variability over
shorter periods due to greater exposure to interest rates and changing market conditions. Bond fund volatility ratings are an
opinion as to the relative sensitivity of the total return (including price) on a fund’s net asset value per share to a broad array
of assumed changes in interest rates and other market conditions. Bond fund volatility ratings are expressed on a scale of
“V1+” (least volatile) through “Vlo” (most volatile). The “V1+” rating is assigned only to money market funds and local
government investment pools that should not experience loss of principal value to shareholders or participants even in
severely adverse interest rate environments. Investors should understand that funds with any volatility rating other than a
“V1+” may experience losses in the event of adverse changes in market conditions.
Ratings are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or fund. They do not comment on adequacy of the market
price paid for any security or fund, or the suitability of any security or fund for any investor. Fitch’s bond fund ratings are
based on information provided to Fitch by sources deemed by Fitch to be reliable; however, Fitch does not verify the
accuracy of this information. Ratings may be changed, withdrawn, or suspended by Fitch in the event of changes in, or the
unavailability of, information or for other reasons.
There can be no assurances that the Portfolio will maintain a AAAN3 rating.
Asset Consulting Group, Inc. (ACG) has been retained to provide a review of the Portfolio’s holdings as of the end of a
quarter for compliance with the Portfolio’s investment policy, portfolio characteristics and any additional security
restrictions as set forth in this Informational Statement. Such review will be submitted to the Board of Trustees and will be
available to Members on request. ACG has not and does not conduct this compliance review of securities at the time of
purchase or at other time periods in the calendar quarter, and therefore cannot comment on the Portfolio’s adherence to its
investment policies at any other points in time.
Authorized Investments and Techniques
In an effort to accomplish the objectives of the Trust, the Board of Trustees has authorized the Portfolio to invest in the
following investment instruments:
Repurchase Agreements in which the maximum maturity at purchase shall not exceed 180 days with a total average
maturity, at any point in time, for all repurchase agreements held, of not greater than 60 days. Repurchase Agreements
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may be considered to be loans by the Portfolio to the seller, collateralized by the underlying securities. Repurchase
Agreements with maturities exceeding seven days are illiquid. It is the intention of the Portfolio to focus on
Repurchase Agreements with maturities of seven days or less.
Direct obligations of the United States Treasury including Bills, Notes, Bonds and various forms of Treasury zero-
coupon securities. Zero coupon securities are generally subject to greater fluctuations in value in response to
changing interest rates than coupon bearing securities with the same maturity.
Commercial paper issued in the United States by any corporation, provided that such instrument carries a rating of
"AlL'l" (or comparable rating) as provided by two of the top NRSROs; and that the corporation's long term debt, if
any, is rated at least "AI/A+" (or a comparable rating) by a NRSRO or, if backed by a letter of credit (LOC), the long
term debt of the LOC provider must be rated at least "AA" (or a comparable rating) by at least two of the NRSROs
publishing ratings for financial institutions. The maximum maturity shall not exceed 270 days from the time of pur-
chase.
Banker's Acceptances issued within the U.S. by institutions with a long-term debt rating of at least "AA" or short-term
debt rating of "PI" (or comparable ratings), as provided by one NRSRO. The Portfolio may own no more than five
percent in Banker's Acceptances issued by any one depository institution at one time. Maximum maturity shall not
exceed 270 days from the time of purchase. Banker's Acceptances are negotiable drafts which are accepted by a bank,
meaning in effect, that the bank unconditionally agrees to pay the face value of the instrument on maturity. Banker's
Acceptances rank junior to deposit liabilities of the bank and pan passu (i.e., side by side) with other senior, unsecured
obligations of the bank.
Nonnegotiable Certificates of Deposit issued by Florida Qualified Public Depositories as identified by the State
Treasurer's office andor negotiable Certificates of Deposit issued in U.S. dollars by institutions, provided such
institution carries a short term rating of at least "Al/Pl" (or comparable rating) and a long term rating of at least "A"
(or comparable rating) as provided by two of the top NRSROs. The Portfolio may own no more than $5,000,000 in
certificates of any one depository institution at one time. Maximum maturity on any certificate shall be 2 years.
Certificates of Deposit with a stated maturity date may be subject to early withdrawal penalties. Deposits are insured
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) only to the extent of $100,000 per depositor per bank. In
Florida, deposits of local governments are eligible for additional sources of repayment due to Florida Qualified Public
Depository requirements.
Obligations of the agencies or instrumentalities of the Federal Government including but not limited to the Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Farm
Credit Banks, Student Loan Marketing Association, and the Resolution Funding Corporation. Obligations of certain
agencies and instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are not supported by the fill faith and credit of the
U.S. Treasury.
Money Market Mutual Funds as defined and regulated by the Securities Exchange Commission.
Mortgage obligations (both fixed and adjustable) guaranteed by the United States Government and sponsored agencies
andor instrumentalities including but not limited to the Government National Mortgage Association, the Federal
National Mortgage Association, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgage-backed securities,
including mortgage-pass through securities and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO) issued, guaranteed or
backed by an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government or other mortgage securities including CMOS rated
AAA or equivalent by a NRSRO. Derivative mortgage securities, such as interest only, principal only, residuals and
inverse floaters, are prohibited. Mortgage securities represent participations in, or are collateralized by and payable
from, mortgage loans secured by real property. The investment characteristics of both adjustable rate and fixed rate
mortgage securities differ from those of traditional fixed income securities. The major differences include the payment
of interest and principal on a more fiequent schedule, and the possibility that principal may be prepaid at any time due
to prepayments on the underlying mortgage loans and other assets. These differences can result in greater price and
yield volatility than is the case with traditional fixed income securities. Prepayments on a pool of mortgage loans are
influenced by a variety of factors, including economic conditions, changes in mortgagors' housing needs, job transfers,
unemployment, mortgagors' net equity in the mortgaged properties and servicing decisions. The timing and level of
prepayments cannot be precisely predicted. The Portfolio may invest in CMOS that provide for floating rates of interest
or in participations in pools of adjustable rate mortgage loans. As the coupon rate on such CMOS reset or the interest
rates on adjustable rate mortgage loans adjust periodically, the prices of such mortgage securities should fluctuate less
than long-term, fixed income securities. However, certain interest rate indexes to which CMOS reset, or pursuant to
which adjustable rate mortgage loans adjust, may lag changes'in current market rates of interest. Moreover, floating
rate CMOS are typically issued with lifetime "caps and floors" on the coupon rate. Similarly, adjustable rate mortgage
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loans may have caps and floors as well as limits as to the maximum change during any adjustment period.
Consequently, the market value of floating rate CMOS and participations in pools of adjustable rate mortgage loans
may decline significantly during periods of rising interest rates. Because of their complexity, the market for many
mortgage securities may be less liquid, thereby exposing such securities to increased liquidity risk.
Corporate Fixed Income Securities issued by any corporation in the United States with any A rating by a NRSRO. A
Manager may hold no more than 5 percent of the invested account in any one corporation at the time of purchase.
Asset-Backed Securities issued in the United States. In general, the collateral supporting asset-backed securities is of
shorter maturity than mortgage loans and is less likely to experience substantial unscheduled prepayments. However,
the collateral securing such Securities may be more difficult to liquidate than mortgage loans.
U.S. dollar-denominated and issued obligations and securities of foreign sovereign states or non-U.S. corporations
(referred to as Yankee bonds), which are rated A or better by a NRSRO. Foreign issuers are not generally subject to
accounting, auditing and financial standards and practices comparable to U.S. Issuers.
Securities of State, Municipal and County Governments or their public agencies, which are rated in the three highest
rating categories by a NRSRO. The two principal classifications of such securities are “general obligation” and
“revenue” securities. Both are typically exempt from federal income taxes and therefore, usually cany lower coupon
rates. “General obligation” securities are secured by the issuer’s pledge of its full faith and credit and taxing power for
the payment of principal and interest. “Revenue” securities are usually payable only from the revenues derived from a
particular facility or class of facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise tax or other specific
revenue source. Industrial development bonds are usually revenue securities, the credit quality of which is normally
directly related to the credit standing of the industrial user involved. The market for many securities issued by state,
municipal and county governments or their public agencies may be illiquid. The Portfolio will only invest in larger,
more liquid issues.
Commingled governmental investment trusts, no-load investment funds, or no-load mutual funds in which all securities
held by the trusts or funds are authorized investments as provided herein or as may be approved by the Board of
Trustees.
Guaranteed Investment Contracts (GICs) issued by insurance companies rated in the highest category by AM Best
Rating System and maintaining a minimum claims paying ability of AA/Aa by a NRSRO. GICs are contracts issued by
insurance companies. GICs bear a fixed rate of interest and have a fixed maturity date. GICs are typically unsecured
and limited recourse obligations of the insurance company. The market for GICs is usually illiquid.
Investment Agreements with other financial institutions. If collateralized, the collateral securing the investment
agreement shall be limited to those securities authorized for purchase by this investment policy. The invested amount
the Portfolio may own, at one time, is no more than $10,000,000 in investment agreements from any one financial
institution. Investment Agreements are obligations of financial institutions typically bearing a fixed rate of interest and
having a fixed maturity date. Investment agreements are privately negotiated and illiquid. At the present time, the
Portfolio does not anticipate investing in Investment Agreements.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements may be considered to be collateralized borrowings by the Portfolio. The use of Reverse
Repurchase Agreements to leverage the Portfolio’s investments is an investment technique which increases investment risk,
but also increases investment opportunity. Interest costs on borrowings may exceed the returns on borrowed funds. Under
adverse conditions, the Portfolio might have to sell securities to meet interest or principal payments at a time when
investment considerations would not favor such sales.
Securities lending with approved dealers and custodians. Securities lending involves the loan by the Portfolio of a specific
security held by the Portfolio to an approved counterparty. All securities loans made by the Portfolio will be fi~lly secured
by collateral in the form of cash andor securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or
instrumentalities, or by Letters of Credit (LOC). Interest earned on the collateral either will be shared with the borrower or
the borrower will retain the interest and the Portfolio will charge a fee to the borrower. The Portfolio will receive any
interest or dividends paid on the loaned securities. The Portfolio may incur additional custodial fees in connection with
lending portfolios and may incur less brokerage fees. Typically the borrower must return loaned securities to the Portfolio
within three business days after being requested by the Portfolio.
The Board of Trustees may authorize the Portfolio to invest in additional types of investment instruments; however, no material
change in authorized investments will be made without first giving notice to members in accordance with the “Notices” section
of this informational statement.
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Additional Portfolio and Security Restrictions
In addition, the Board of Trustees has adopted the following portfolio characteristics and security restrictions in order to
reduce the Portfolio’s risk of default and price volatility due to changes in interest rates:
Portfolio Characteristics
All percentages indicated below shall be valued at market
Maintain duration equal to the established index, plus or minus thirty percent but no greater than four and one half
years.
Maintain a minimum bond fund credit rating of AAA.
Invest at least thirty percent of the portfolio in Direct U.S. Government Obligations, U.S. Government Agency
Obligations, or U.S. Government Instrumentalities Obligations.
A maximum of seventy-five percent of the portfolio may be invested in Direct U.S. Government Obligations, U.S.
Government Agency Obligations, or U.S. Government Instrumentalities Obligations.
A maximum of sixty percent of the portfolio may be invested in mortgage securities including CMOs.
A maximum of thirty-five percent of the portfolio may be invested in Corporate and Yankee Debt Obligations.
A maximum of thirty percent of the portfolio may be invested in ABSs.
A maximum of ten percent of the portfolio may be invested in Taxable Municipal Debt Obligations.
With the exception of those items mentioned above, a maximum of twenty-five percent of the portfolio may be
invested in securities not represented by the established index.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements andor other forms of financial leverage will be limited to thirty percent of the
Portfolio.
Securities lending activity with approved dealers and custodians.
A maximum of twenty percent of the portfolio may be invested in Guaranteed Investment Contracts.
Additional Security Restrictions
Minimum long-term credit rating of A for all corporate securities.
Minimum long-term credit rating of ANAa for all Taxable Municipal Debt Obligations.
Minimum claims paying ability of ANAa by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) for all
Guaranteed Investment Contracts.
Maximum of three percent of the portfolio at the time of purchase and five percent of the portfolio at market may be
invested in corporate securities of an individual issuer.
Maximum of five percent of the portfolio at market may be invested in individual trusts of ABS and Non-Agency
CMO’s.
Minimum long term credit rating of ANAa for Investment Agreements unless collateralized. If collateralized, a
minimum of a 102% margin will be maintained depending on the collateral provided.
All securities, except as described below, will have a final maturity of 11 years or less. If a security has a put
feature, the put date will be used as the final maturity.
Mortgage pass-throughs, CMOs, ABSs and any other security that does not have a fixed maturity date or a
reasonable fixed repayment schedule would have to meet at least one of the following conditions:
0 A final payment “window” of 11 years or less based upon the then prevailing prepayment assumptions as
determined by Bloomberg, Merrill Lynch Passport or other pricing or securities firms with demonstrated
expertise in prepayment forecasting for such securities.
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e A security’s price volatility given the then prevailing prepayment assumptions as determined above, cannot
exceed the price volatility of 2x the Intermediate GovernmentKredit (Ex-Baa) + ABS + MBS Index (price
volatility for the Intermediate GovernmentKredit (Ex-Baa) + ABS + MBS Index is defined as the
modified duration of the Index as published by Lehman Brothers).
To Open an Account
To become a member of the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, each governmental entity’s governing body must approve
by an ordinance, resolution or other appropriate means, the entity’s participation in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust
and provide staff with the appropriate authority to execute the Participation Agreement. Upon approval by the governing
body, each prospective participant must complete a Membership Application Form, Participation Agreement, Signature
Card, and a certified copy of the document passed by the governing body and submit the completed forms to the
Administrator at:
Florida Municipal Investment Trust
P.O. Box 1757
301 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
If your unit of local government has a written investment plan which provides for the establishment of a written investment
policy, please provide a copy of your Investment Policy along with the other enrollment forms described above. In addition
to or in lieu of establishing a written investment plan, please reference that your unit of local government is participating in
the FMIvT pursuant to Section 218.415 Fla. Statute which authorizes that the FMIvT is an authorized investment for units of
local government in Florida.
The Membership Application Form, Participation Agreement, Signature Card and ordinance or resolution are then reviewed
and, if found to be in proper order, an account is opened and an account number assigned. There is no limit to the number of
accounts that can be opened by a Member. The Administrator will inform the governmental entity of the acceptance and
approval of the Membership Application Form, Participation Agreement, Signature Card and the account number assigned.
Included with this Informational Statement are copies of the Membership Application Form, Participation Agreement,
Signature Card and model OrdinanceResolution.
Contributions
The Portfolio will be open once a month to accept contributions from Members. Contributions will be credited on the first
business day following a Portfolio Valuation (please see Portfolio Valuations). Contributions to the Portfolio, including new
accounts, can be made by wire transfer through the Federal Reserve or by check. The minimum initial contribution amount
is fifty thousand (50,000) dollars and five thousand (5,000) dollars for subsequent contributions. Members will be required
to provide the Administrator with advance written notification of contributions five business days prior to the valuation of
the Portfolio (please see Portfolio Valuations). Contributions made by check must be received by the Portfolio’s Custodian
five business days prior to a Portfolio Valuation. Contributions made by wire transfer must be through the Federal Reserve
and received by the Portfolio’s Custodian on the day of a Portfolio Valuation. Only contributions received and collected in a
timely manner will be credited to the Member’s account based on the net asset value of the Portfolio as determined on the
Portfolio Valuation date.
A Member will be charged for any investment losses or any interest expense incurred on behalf of the Trust due to the
Member’s failure to remit contributions in a timely manner as set forth in this Informational Statement.
If in the Administrator’s opinion, the Portfolio andor the Portfolio’s net asset value would be adversely affected by
accepting contributions made by a Member or Members, the Administrator may limit andor cease accepting contributions to
the Portfolio.
Redemptions
The Portfolio will be open once a month to make redemptions to Members. Redemptions will be made on the first business
day following a Portfolio Valuation (please see Portfolio Valuations). The minimum redemption amount is five thousand
(5,000) dollars or the Member’s entire remaining account balance if the Member’s balance falls below fifty thousand
(50,000) dollars. Members will be required to provide the Administrator with advance written notification of redemption
five business days prior to the valuation of the Portfolio (please see Portfolio Valuations). Redemptions from the Portfolio
will be made by wire transfer through the Federal Reserve or by check, as indicated by the Member in the Membership
Application Form, on the next business day following a Portfolio Valuation. Wire transfers will be made by the Portfolio’s
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Custodian through the Federal Reserve to the financial institution specified in the Membership Application Form. Checks
will be mailed by the Portfolio’s Custodian to the Member’s address as set forth in the Membership Application Form.
If in the Administrator’s opinion, the Portfolio andor Portfolio’s net asset value would be adversely affected by honoring a
Member’s redemption request, the Administrator may limit the Member’s redemption to two (2) million dollars or ten (10)
percent of the Portfolio’s net asset value, whichever is greater. In the event that the Administrator does invoke a limitation
on a Member’s redemption request, the Administrator will redeem sufficient shares of beneficial interest such as to pay the
Member two (2)-million dollars or ten (10) percent of the Portfolio’s net asset value each time the Portfolio is open to make
redemptions until such time as the Member’s redemption request is honored.
The Trust may declare a suspension of the right of redemption or postpone the date of payment or redemption for the whole
or part of any period (i) during which the New York Stock Exchange is closed other than customary weekend and holiday
closings, (ii) during which trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted, or (iii) during which an emergency exists
as a result of which disposal by the Trust of securities owned by it is not reasonably practicable, or it is not reasonably
practicable for the Trust to fairly determine the value of its net assets.
In the event of an emergency, Members may request an early redemption from the Portfolio. An early redemption is a
request by a Member to redeem shares of beneficial interest either (a) as of a date other than the first business day following
a Portfolio Valuation date, or (b) without having provided the Administrator with the required advance written notification
of redemption. Members will be required to submit to the Administrator a written request for an early redemption from the
Portfolio detailing the circumstances and reasoning for the early redemption. The Administrator has sole discretion in
approving a request for early redemption. Upon approval of the early redemption by the Administrator, a net asset value for
the Portfolio will be determined. Members requesting an early redemption will be responsible to reimburse the Portfolio for
any fees associated with determining the net asset value of the portfolio andor any penalty charges, losses and other costs
(including, without limitation, interest paid on borrowed funds to pay the redemption) associated with amending,
terminating, selling or otherwise affecting any of the investments in the Portfolio, and an amount sufficient to maintain the
projected yield on the remaining shares of beneficial interest to the next valuation date of the Portfolio. At the discretion of
the Administrator, such amount may be deducted from the proceeds of an early redemption.
When a Member requests to redeem its entire balance (full redemption), the Trust will do so at the net asset value per share
as determined at the Portfolio’s next valuation date. Payment for redemption will be made to the Member in two
installments- 1) a “partial distribution” of no more than 90% of the previous period’s participant balance to be wired on the
first business day following the Portfolio Valuation date and 2) the “remaining balance” of the Member’s shares to be
redeemed after the period’s Net Asset Value is determined and all reportsktatements have been received and verified by the
Administrator.
Exchanges
Members may exchange shares of beneficial interest from one Trust portfolio to another. Exchanges will be considered to be
a redemption from one portfolio and a contribution to another portfolio and will be done based on each portfolio’s most
recent calculated net asset value per share. Exchanges can only be done when both portfolios are open to Members for
contributions andor redemptions. Members will be required to provide the Administrator with advance written notification
of exchanges five business days prior to the valuation of both Portfolios (please see Portfolio Valuations).
Dividends
The Portfolio does not distribute income or capital gains. All income earned and capital gains realized by the Portfolio are
retained by the Portfolio and reinvested.
Portfolio Valuations and Total Return Calculations
The net asset value of the Portfolio will be determined once a month, as of 4:OO p.m. on the last business day of the month.
The net asset value of the Portfolio is calculated by adding the fair market value of all securities and assets held by the
Portfolio, including accrued interest and amounts owed to the Portfolio for securities sold or principal and income not
collected as of the Portfolio Valuation date, less any liabilities of the Portfolio. The value of each Member’s account is
determined by dividing the net asset value of the Portfolio by the total number of shares of beneficial interest, multiplied by
the number of shares owned by the Member.
Prices for securities held in the Portfolio shall be valued at the most recent bid price or yield equivalent as obtained from one
or more market makers for such securities, except that any securities designated as money market securities may be valued
using the amortized cost method based upon the Portfolio’s acquisition of the security. All other securities and assets will be
valued at the fair market value determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or such other party designated by the
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Trustees. Market makers are to include any independent third party that the Administrator or the Trust may contract with to
provide prices. Independent third parties may include the Portfolio’s Custodian or any nationally recognized provider of
security prices and other financial information.
From time to time the Trust may report the Portfolio’s average annual compounded returns. The Portfolio’s average annual
compounded rate of return refers to the rate of return which, if applied to an initial investment in the Portfolio at the
beginning of a stated period and compounded over the period, would result in the redeemable value of the investment at the
end of the stated period. The following formula describes the calculation of an average annual compounded rate of return:
P( 1+T)” = ERV
P = a hypothetical initial investment of $1,000
T = average annual compounded rate of return
n = number of years
ERV = ending redeemable value
The Portfolio may also report its total return for periods of one year or less. Total return is determined by (i) assuming a
hypothetical investment at the beginning of a period, (ii) calculating the ending value of the investment at the end of the
stated period, (iii) subtracting the amount of the hypothetical original investment from the ending value of the investment,
and (iv) dividing the remainder so obtained by the amount of the original investment. The calculated amount is then
expressed as a percentage by multiplying by 100.
All such performance information for the Portfolio will be based on historical performance and should not be considered to
be indicative of the Portfolio’s future performance.
Accounting Policies
The Trust follows generally accepted accounting principles (G.A.A.P.) and industry practices for external investment pools
as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Fees and Expenses
The Trust has entered into an agreement with the Florida League of Cities, Inc. (the League) to provide administrative
services to the Portfolio for nine (9) basis points of the net asset value of the Portfolio. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., on
behalf of the Trust, has entered into an agreement with Atlanta Capital Management Co. to provide investment management
services and with Wells Fargo Bank to provide custodian services. Investment Management fees are ten (10) basis points of
the net asset value of the Portfolio. Additionally, the Portfolio will incur its proportionate share of audit fees, rating and
compliance fees, general insurance expense, legal fees, Trustees fees and other operating fees. The Trust pays each Trustee
two hundred dollars plus reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses for each board meeting attended. The Trust expects
that expenses for the Portfolio will be approximately twenty-three (23) basis points. The Portfolio engages in securities
lending to generate income to offset a portion of the above expenses. On an annual basis, the Portfolio estimates that the
income generated from securities lending will offset five (5) basis points of expenses. There is no guarantee that expenses
less securities lending income will not exceed eighteen (18) basis points.
Reports to the Members
Each Member will receive a monthly statement of its account showing the current balance and monthly activity as well as
current and historical portfolio performance. Annually, each Member will be provided an annual financial statement of the
Portfolio audited by the Trust’s independent auditors.
Minimum Transaction Amounts and Balance
The minimum initial contribution amount is fifty thousand (50,000) dollars and five thousand (5,000) dollars for subsequent
contributions. The minimum redemption amount is five thousand (5,000) dollars or the Member’s entire remaining account
balance if the Member’s balance falls below fifty thousand (50,000) dollars. The Trust reserves the right to redeem any
Member’s account that falls below the minimum initial contribution of fifty thousand (50,000) dollars, provided the Trust
provides the Member with thirty (30) days prior written notice.
Liability and Indemnification
In accordance with the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, no Member shall be subject to any personal liability whatsoever
to any person in connection with the Trust property or the acts, obligations, or affairs of the Trust. No Trustee, officer,
employee, or agent of the Trust shall be subject to any personal liability whatsoever to any person in connection with the
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Trust property or the affairs of the Trust, except that arising from bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence, or reckless
disregard of their duty to such person; and all such persons shall look solely to the Trust property for satisfaction of claims of
any nature arising in connection with the affairs of the Trust. The Trust shall indemnify and hold each Member harmless
from and against all claims and liabilities arising from the actions of the Trust to which such Member may become subject
by reason of its being or having been a Member of the Trust and shall reimburse such Member(s) for all legal and other
expenses reasonably incurred by it in connection with any such claim or liability. Please see the Agreement and Declaration
of Trust for additional liability limitations and indemnification.
Administrator
The Board of Trustees has entered into an agreement with the Florida League of Cities, Inc. to serve as Administrator of the
Trust’s operations. The Administrator is responsible for servicing Members’ accounts, maintaining a register of Members
and shares of beneficial interest owned, maintaining a set of books and accounting records of the Trust, providing for the
calculation of the net asset value of the Portfolio, determining eligibility and approving applications for membership in the
Trust in accordance with the Agreement and Declaration of Trust Creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust,
supervising and coordinating the activities of any investment advisor, custodian, trustee, investment consultant, transfer
agent, paying agent, accountant, auditor, attorney or other agent or service provider rendering services to the Trust, and
performing any other related administrative duties. The Administrator is also responsible for the preparation and updating of
this Informational Statement.
Currently, the Florida League of Cities, Inc. sponsors and acts as Administrator for three governmental trusts that include the
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT); the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund (FMPTF); and the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust (FMIvT).
Investment Manager
The Board of Trustees has entered into an agreement with the Florida League of Cities, Inc. to serve as investment manager
to the portfolio. Portfolio management services are performed by Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC (ACM),
Atlanta, Georgia, under contract to the Florida League of Cities, Inc. Department of Financial Services. Under the terms of
the contract, ACM manages the portfolio and directs the acquisition and disposition of the Trust’s investments in accordance
with the guidelines established by the Trustees. Atlanta Capital Management Company is 80% owned by Eaton Vance
Corp., a publicly-traded investment management firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company manages
approximately $9 billion of fixed income, equity, and balanced portfolios for public funds, employee benefit trusts,
endowments and individual investors.
Custodian
Wells Fargo Bank, Minnesota, NA, serves as custodian bank for the Portfolio. The Custodian is responsible for holding all
funds and securities in a separate account in the name of the Trust, collecting all income and principal due the Trust from
securities held, accepting contributions and distributing redemptions, and properly accepting for delivery and/or delivering
securities in accordance with the Custody Contract between the Trust and the Custodian
Auditor
Shorstein & Shorstein, P.A., Jacksonville, Florida, serves as independent external auditor for the Trust. The Auditor is
responsible for auditing the Trust’s financial statements to determine if the statements are fairly presented in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Shorstein & Shorstein, P.A. also acts as independent auditor for the Florida
League of Cities, Inc. and for the following entities which the Florida League of Cities, Inc. acts as administrator: Florida
Municipal Insurance Trust, the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund, and the Florida Municipal Loan Council.
Legal Counsel
The Florida League of Cities, Inc.’s internal legal department serves as Legal Counsel to the Trust; and Foley & Lardner
LLP, Jacksonville, Florida, was engaged to review the Informational Statement and the accompanying documents of the
Trust.
Notices
Members shall be entitled to notice of changes to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, Participation Agreement and this
Informational Statement, which materially affect the Members’ rights under these documents. Notice to Members shall be
made within sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of any change which materially affects the rights of Members as
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described in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust. Members shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the notice to
withdraw or transfer their shares of beneficial interest without penalty.
Questions
The Administrator of the Trust [Florida League of Cities, Inc., Reference: FMIvT Intermediate High Quality Bond Fund,
Post Office Box 1757, 301 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757, (850) 222-9684 or SUNCOM 278-5331,
FAX (850) 222-3806] is available to answer any questions from 9:OO a.m. to 5:OO p.m. each business day. You may also
access additional information through our web site at www.flcities.com.
Supplemental Information
The following Supplemental Information is provided as additional information and is not to be considered as part of the
Informational Statement and may change without any advance notice to Members andor prospective participants:
Model Ordinance/Resolution
Board of Trustees
Florida League of Cities, Inc. Investment Advisory Committee .
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Model Ordinance/Resolution
[Suggested Ordinance/Resolution Format for Governmental Unit Participation in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust]
ORDMANCE/RESOLUTION NO.
An OrdinanceKesolution authorizing
governmental units as a participant in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust for the purpose of purchasing shares of beneficial interest in the Trust.
WHEREAS, Sec. 163.01, Fla. Stat., authorizes the state, or any county, municipality or political subdivision of the state, to jointly exercise any power,
privilege, or authority which such governmental entities share in common and which each might exercise separately, and further provides such authority is in
addition to and not in limitation of those granted by any other general, local, or special law; and
WHEREAS, by Resolutions dated the 27th day of January, 1993, the 25th day of January, 1993, and the 14th day of January, 1993, the governing bodies of
the City of Bradenton, Florida, the City of Lauderhill, Florida, and the City of Palatka, Florida, respectively, found the creation of the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust serves a municipal purpose and will offer diversified and professionally managed portfolios for the investment of the assets of participating
municipalities and other agencies or political subdivisions in or of the state; and
WHEREAS, the authorized representatives for the City of Bradenton, Florida, the City of Lauderhill, Florida, and the City of Palatka, Florida, have executed
the Agreement and Declaration of Trust on the 28th day of April, 1993, creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust which governs the purpose,
administration and operation of the Trust and its activities; and
WHEREAS, the constitutional, statutory and judicial authorities in the State of Florida authorize municipalities and other agencies or political subdivisions
in or of the state to join with other municipalities and other agencies or political subdivisions in or of the state for the purpose of investing and reinvesting
surplus public funds; and
WHEREAS, under the tenns and provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust any municipality
and any other agency or political subdivision in or of the state desiring to participate in the Trust as a member must become a party to the Agreement and
Declaration of Trust: and
(herein referred to as this “Governmental Unit”) to join with other local
WHEREAS, the Florida Municipal Investment Trust is an authorized investment under Section 21 8.41 5, Fla. Stat., for units of local government in Florida.
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Governmental Unit to participate in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust as a member and become a party to the
Agreement and Declaration of Trust;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEDRESOLVED BY THIS GOVERNMENTAL UNIT:
SECTION 1, This Governmental Unit finds that participation in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, a pooled-investment program, would be in
the best interest of the Governmental Unit, its officials, officers, and citizens in that such a program offers diversified and
professionally managed portfolios to meet investment needs, results in economies of scale that will create greater purchasing powers
and will thereby lower the cost traditionally associated with the investment of assets of the Governinental Unit.
This Governmental Unit hereby expressly authorizes participation in the Florida Municipal Investment Trust as a member and will
become a party to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, which is adopted by reference with the same effect as if it had
been set out verbatim in this section.
SECTION 2.
SECTION 3. This Governmental Unit is hereby expressly authorized to purchase shares of beneficial interest in the Trust from time to time with
available funds, and to redeem some or all of its shares of beneficial interest from time to time as funds are needed for other purposes,
subject to the tenns and restrictions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust referred to in Section 2 and the most recent
Informational Statement. These actions are to be taken by the officers designated for this purpose pursuant to general or specific
instructions by the governing body of this Governmental Unit.
The Trustees of the Trust are designated as having official custody of this Governmental Unit’s funds, which are invested by the
purchase of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust.
This Governmental Unit specifically finds and determines the following matters:
(a) the conditions of the agreement and the rights and responsibilities of members of the Trust are set forth in the Agreement and
Declaration of Trust, as amended and in the most recent Informational Statement;
(b) participation in the Trust shall be terminable at any time by this Governinental Unit, subject to the tenns and restrictions of the
Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended and the most recent Informational Statement;
(c) the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, and the purchase of its shares of beneficial interest are for the purpose of
investing this Governmental Unit’s funds as part of a pooled-investment program with other agencies or political subdivisions in or of
the state, thereby achieving economic and other advantages of pooled investments, and the powers and scope of authority delegated
are set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended;
(d) it is not necessary to finance the agreement authorized herein from funds of this Governmental Unit, except through the purchase
of shares of beneficial interest in the Trust;
(e) the Trust shall be managed by a Board of Trustees as set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended; and
SECTION 4.
SECTION 5.
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(t) the Board of Trustees of the Florida Municipal Investment Trust adopted Resolution No. 93-2 providing for general disclosure
policies of the Trust’s operations and Informational Statements for the benefit of members and prospective members of the Trust so
that members and prospective members are fully aware of significant investment and administrative policies, practices and restrictions
of the investment portfolios of the Trust.
The Governmental Unit designates and authorizes the Director of Finance (or other authorized representatives) to execute such
applications and other documents as are required to invest and reinvest surplus funds of the Governmental Unit in shares of beneficial
interest of the Trust’s investment portfolios.
The clerk of this Governmental Unit is hereby directed to furnish a certified copy of this OrdinancdResolution to the Florida League
of Cities.
SECTION 6.
SICTION 7.
SECTION 8. This Ordinance/Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted this day of ,-’
(Mayor/Commissioner/etc.)
AITEST:
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Board of Trustees
The current seven members of the Board of Trustees of the Florida Municipal Investment Trust are:
Julio Robaina, Chair
Mayor, City of Hialeah
John Marks
Second Vice-president, Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Bill Arrowsmith, Trustee
Vice Mayor, City of Apopka
Larry Schultz, Trustee
Mayor, City of Rockledge
Robert Margolis, Trustee
Vice Mayor, Village of Wellington
Carl McKoy, Trustee
Vice Mayor, City of Boynton Beach
Susan Starkey, Trustee
Council Member, Town of Davie
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Investment Advisory Committee
The Florida League of Cities, Inc. as Administrator of the Trust appointed the following individuals to an
Investment Advisory Committee:
G. Michael Miller (“Mickey”), Chair
Chief Financial Officer
City of Jacksonville
Joseph LoBello
Director of Finance
Town of Juno Beach
Margaret Simmons
Finance Director
City of Clearwater
Mervyn C. Timberlake, Jr.
Financial Services Director
City of Boca Raton
Bonnie Wise
Director of Revenue and Finance
City of Tampa
The Investment Advisory Committee acts as a sounding board and provides the Administrator with valuable
assistance in developing and maintaining the investment guidelines and policies of the Trust.
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Robert B. Inzer
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Leon County
Francine Ramaglia
Director of Administrative Services
Village of Wellington
Jane Struder
Finance Director
Town of Palm Beach
William F. Underwood, I1
City Manager
City of Belle Glade
n kvergreen
I Quarter 3 Fund Fact Sheet
Data as of September 30, 2007 (unaudited), and subject to change
0 b ject ive
Thefind seeks to
maintain stability
ofprincipal while
earning current
income and
providing
liquidity
S trategy/investor profile
The fund will normally invest
in short-term U.S. Treasury
obligations and repurchase
agreements backed by such
obligations.
The fund may be suitable for
investors seeking: 1) stability of
I
Institutional Treasury Money
Market Fund
his tit z I ti o ~2 n I Shn yes
AAAm Aaa
S&P Credit Ratingm Moody's Credit Rating NAlC Approved
I 7-day net yield' I
Past performance is no guarantee
of future results. The performance
7.m .........
@,& ....................................................
quoted represents past perfor-
mance and current performance may be lower or higher. lrnrestrnent 40% .................................................... ..
return and principal value of an 3.a ......... .....
investment will fluctuate so that
investors' shares, when redeemed,
may be worth more or less than
zm ........................................
1.m .........................................................
their original cost To obtain perfor- 0.a .........................................................
10108H1081M61107 Mn uO7 Ym M7 6107 7/07 M7 SlDl principal, 2) current income,
3) liquidity. mance information current to the
most recent month-end, please go to !
Evergreenlnvestments.cotn/Tundperformance. For more details, see footnote 1.
This chart represents the fund's 7-day net yields over the previous 12 months.
Portfolio statistics
Dividend distributions I monthly
Number of holdings 18
Nasdaa svmbol EIMXX
Weighted average maturii (days) 3
Newspaper symbol EvglnstTrsyl
CUSIP 300250701
Trading deadline (EST) 5:OO pm
i
Lipper
1-month 0.38% 0.38% 0.35%
Quarter 1.20% 1.34% 1.12%
YTD 3.75% 3.91% 3.55%
1-year 5.08% 5.22% 4.80%
3-year 3.94% 4.11% 3.75%
5-year 2.16% 2.94% 2.55%
1 0-year 3.61% 3.19% 3.45%
Inception 3.82% 3.92% N/A
Expense ratio net' 0.22% N/A N/A
Expense ratio gross' 0.22% N/A N/A
Performance" 1
Fund' Index" classification""
*Cumulativeif one yearor les,annualized ifgreaterthanoneyear.
"MemllLynch3MonthU.S.TreasuryBilllndexItisnotpossblem'~estdirectlyinan
index CoMgM2!33. Menill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &Smh Incorporated.All rights
reserved.
"Lipper lnstihmonal USTreasury Money Market Funds Uassication Median Lgper, Inc.
is an independent mollitor of mal fund performance. It is not possible m invest directly m a median
'As per pmspectusdated 07,4l1~.
Itmonth
4.96%
Oct Nbv Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
7-day 5.04% 5.09% 4.90% 5.05% 5.09% 5.08% 5.01% 5.00% 4.77% 5.06% 4.78% 4.29%
30-day 5.03% 5.08% 5.04% 5.03% 5.08% 5.09% 5.06% 4.99% 4.93% 5.01% 4.57% 4.68%
'Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The performance quoted represents past performance and current
performance may be lower or higher. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that investors'
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost To obtain perfonnance information currentto the
most recent month-end, please go to Evergreenlnvestments.coMundperfomnce. Performance includes the reinvestment of
income dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder
would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns reflect expense limits previously in effect, without which returns would have been lower.
Class I shares are only offered in the following manner: (1) to investment advisory clients of Evergreen Investment Management
Company, LLC (or its advisory affiliates) when purchased by such advisor(s) on behalf of its clients, (2) through arrangements
entered into on behalf of the Evergreen funds with certain financial services firms, (3) to certain institutional investors and (4) to
persons who owned Class Y shares in registered name in an Evergreen fund on or before December 31,1994 or who owned
shares of any SouthTrust fund In registered name as of March 18,2005 or shares of Vestaur Securities Fund as of May 20,2005. 'I
Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund
Data as of September 30,2007 (unaudited), and subject to change In stitzi tio n n I Shn yes
Top 10 holdings
(as a YO of market value of investments)
The holdings listed should not be considered recommendationsto purchase or sell a particular securi
ABN AMRO, Inc., 4.05%, 10/1/07 9.5%
Morgan Stanley, 3.95%,10/1/07 9.5%
Barclays Capital plc, 3.95%,10/1/07 9.2%
Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., 3.95%. 10/1/07 9.2%
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., 4.05%, 10/1/07 9.2%
State Street Corp., 3.80%,10/1/07 6.6%
Bank of America Corp., 3.90%,10/1/07 5.6%
Deutsche Bank AG, 3.95%, 10/1/07 5.6%
Bank of America Corp., 4.75%,10/1/07 4.9%
Deutsche Bank AG, 4.75%,10/1/07 4.9%
Portfolio composition
(as a YO of market value of investments)
Maturity schedule
(as a % of market value of investments)
Days to maturity
0.0%
100.0%
8-60 0.046
0 0% -. _.-I-
121-240 0.0%
0.0%
Mutual fulp:
Credit quality I
(as a % of market value of investments)
Fund advisor 81 portfolio management I
Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC
The fund's investment advisor, Evergreen Investment
Management Company, LLC (EIMC), has more than
70 years experience serving the needs of investors both
in the United States and overseas.
J. Kellie Allen
Senior Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager
Bryan K. White, CFA
Class I shares are only available to institutional shareholders with a minimum of $1 million investment, which may be waived
in certain situations.
The fund's investment objective may be changed without a vote of the fund's shareholders.
Yields are based on net investment income for the stated periods and annualized.
U.S. government guarantees apply only to certain securities held in the fund's portfolio and not to the fund's shares.
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although
the fund seeks to pmsetve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the
fund.
The yield quotation more closely reflects the current earnings of the fund than the total return quotation. The yield will
fluctuate and there can be no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective.
'Net yields are based on net investment income for the stated periods and annualized.
NOT FDIC INSURED NOT BANK GUARANTEED MAY LOSE VALUE
Evergreen InvestmentsSM is a service mark of Evergreen Investment
Managem mt Company, LLC. Copyright 2007. Evergreen Investment
Managem !nt Company, LLC.
Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC is a subsidiary of Wachovia Corporation
and is an iffiliate of Wachovia Corporation's other Broker Dealer subsidiaries.
Evergreen Investments>.
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kvergreen
$780.4
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Quarter 3 Fund Fact Sheet
Data as of September 30, 2007 (unaudited), and subject to change
0 b jective
The find seeks to
achieve as high a
he1 of current
income as is
consistmt with
preserving capital
and maintaining
liquidity.
I Strategy/investor profile
The fund invests in securiti 1
issued or guaranteed by the
U.S. government, its agencies or
instrumentalities and
repurchase agreements backed
by such obligations.
The fund may be suitable for
investors seeking: 1) current
income,2) preservation of
capital, 3) liquidity.
Net yield historyz I
Institutional U.S. Government
Money Market Fund
hsti t ZI ti o M n I Shn ?-e5
AAAm Aaa
S&P Credit Ratingm Moody's Credit Rating NAlC Approved
7-day net yield* I
....................... Past performance is no guarantee
of future results. The performance
7.o.h .........
.........................................................
5.0% ''_
quoted represents past perfor-
mance and current performance
may be lower or higher. lmresment 4,O.h .......................................................
return and principal value of an 3.a ......... .................
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1.m
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101ow11ow)81M1611D7 Mn uO7 447 Yo7 6107 7lUl Mn Mn
investment will fluctuate so that
investors' shares, when redeemed,
may be worth more or less than
mance information current to the
most recent month-end, please go to
Evergreenlnvestments.comAundperformance. For more details, see footnote 1.
This chart represents the fund's 7-day net yields over the previous 12 months.
......................................................
their original cost To obtain perfor-
Number of holdings 17
Weiahted averaae maturii (da\6) 19
Nasdao svmbol EG IXX
Newspaper symbol EvglnstUSGvtl
CUSlP 30023R647
Trading deadline (EST) 5:OO pm
i
1
7-dav
Lipper
1-month 0.40% 0.38% 0.39%
Quarter 1.24% 1.34% 1.24%
YTD 3.78% 3.91% 3.75%
1 -year 5.10% 5.22% 5.06%
3-year 4.01% 4.11% 3.93%
5-year 2.81% 2.94% 2.71 %
Inception 3.35% 3.48% N/A
Expense ratio net' 0.23% N/A N/A
Expense ratio gross' 0.23% N/A N/A
Performance" I
Fund' Index" classification"*
*Cumulative if one year or less, annualized if greaterthan one year.
"Merrill Lynch 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Copyright2007. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. All rights reserved.
-Lipper Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Funds Classifi-
cation Median. Upper, Inc. is an independent monitor of mutual fund performance. It is not possible to invest directlyin a median.
'As per prospectus dated 07/01/2007.
=-day
4.82%
12-month
4.99%
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
7-day 5.04% 5.03% 5.01% 5.03% 5.06% 5.03% 4.99% 4.95% 5.01% 5.05% 4.87% 4.66%
30-dav 5.03% 5.03% 5.02% 5.01% 5.04% 5.03% 5.01% 4.96% 5.01% 5.02% 4.88% 4.82% -
'Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The performance quoted represents past performance and current
performance may be lower or higher. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that investors'
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost To obtain performance information current to the
most recent month-end, please go to Evergreenlnveslments.conJfundperformance. Performance includes the reinvestment of
income dividends and capital gain distributions. Performance shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder
would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Returns reflect expense limits previously in effect, without which returns would have been lower.
Class I shares are only offered in the following manner: (1) to investment advisory clients of Evergreen Investment Management
Company, LLC (or its advisory affiliates) when purchased by such advisor(s) on behalf of its clients, (2) through arrangements
entered into on behalf of the Evergreen funds with certain financial services firms, (3) to certain institutional investors and (4) to
persons who owned Class Y shares in registered name in an Evergreen fund on or before December 31,1994 or who owned
shares of any SouthTrust fund !n registered name as of March 18,2005 or shares of Vestaur Securities Fund as of May 20,2005.
Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
Data as of September 30, 2007 (unaudited), and subject to change Insti til tio 12 n I Shn res
Top 10 holdings I
(as a % of market value of investments)
The holdings listed should not be considered recommendations to purchase or sell a particular secufty
Barclays Capital, Inc., 4.80%, 10/1/07 12.8%
HSBC Holdings, plc, 4.95%,10/1/07 12.8%
Bank of America Corp., 4.80%,10/1/07 12.2%
Deutsche Bank AG, 4.85%, 10/1/07 12.2%
Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., 4.90%, 10/1/07 12.2%
State Street Corp., 3.80%,10/1/07 9.0%
FNMA, 5.24%,10/1/07 6.4%
FFCB, 4.75%, 10/1/07 6.4%
FHLB, 4.12%, 10/3/07 4.5%
FHLB, 5.30%, 5/29/08 3.2%
Portfolio composition
(as a % of market value of investments)
L
Maturity schedule
(as a % of market value of investments)
Dap 'O maturity
1 0.0%
2-7 88.3%
8-60 3.2%
61 -1 20 1.3%
121-240 2.0%
241 t 5.2%
Mutual fbtp:
Credit quality I
(as a % of market value of investments)
L 'I
Fund advisor & portfolio management
Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC
The fund's investment advisor, Evergreen Investment
Management Company, LLC (EIMC), has more than
70 years experience serving the needs of investors both
in the United States and overseas.
J. Kellie Allen
Senior Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager
Bryan K. White, CFA
Class I shares are only available to institutional shareholders with a minimum of $1 million investment, which may be waived
in certain situations.
The fund's investment objective may be changed without a vote of the fund's shareholders.
Yields are based on net investment income for the stated periods and annualized.
U.S. government guarantees apply only to certain securities held in the fund's portfolio and not to the fund's shares.
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although
the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the
fund.
The yield quotation more closely reflects the current earnings of the fund than the total return quotation. The yield will
fluctuate and there can be no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective.
?Net yields are based on net investment income for the stated periods and annualized.
NSURED NOT BANK GUARANTEED MAY LOSE VALUE
Evergreen nvestmentsSM is a service mark of Evergreen Investment
Managem nt Company, LLC. Copyright 2007. Evergreen Investment
Managem nt Company, LLC.
Evergreen nvestment Management Company, LLC is a subsidiary of Wachovia Corporation
and is an filiate of Wachovia Corporation's other Broker Dealer subsidiaries. i Evergreen 1nvestments.M
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RESOLUTION 135,2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AMENDED
INVESTMENT POLICY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
originally adopted an investment policy in August 1995 that met the requirements of
Section 21 8.41 5, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida has
amended the policy in May 1997, December 1998, July 2001, and November 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend its investment policy to allow for
greater flexibility by expanding investment options to include investments in the Florida
Municipal Investment Trust and open-end or closed-end management type investment
companies or trusts registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, provided
the portfolio of such investment company is limited to securities issued or guaranteed by
the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements
fully collateralized by such securities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed approval of this Resolution to be in the
best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the amended Investment Policy
attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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Date Prepared: November 29, 2007
Resolution 135, 2007
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
PV.
Joseph R. Russo, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY:
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
BY:
Christine P. Tatum, City Attorney
VOTE:
MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LEVY
COUNC ILMEMBER JABLl N
COUNCILMEMBER VALECHE
COUNCILMEMBER BARNETT
AYE NAY ABSENT
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Date Prepared: November 29, 2007
Resolution 135, 2007
EXHIBIT “A”
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
INVESTMENT POLICY
AUGUST 31,1995
REVISED MAY 15,1997
REVISED DECEMBER 17,1998
REVISED JULY 5,2001
REVISED NOVEMBER 20,2003
DECEMBER 20,2007
A. ScoDe of Investment Policy
This Investment Policy applies to the investment activities of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
except for the General Employees, Police and Firefighters’ Pension Funds which are subject to
the order of the Board of Trustees of those particular funds. In addition, all other Trust Funds,
Deferred Compensation Funds and depositories for defeased debt or assets under Bond Trust
Indenture Agreements when controlled by third party custodians and/or money managers shall be
managed outside the scope of this Investment Policy as required by Florida State Statutes,
Section 218.415. All financial assets of other funds, including the General Fund, Special
Revenue Funds, Capital Project Funds, Debt Service Funds, Enterprise Funds, and other funds
that may be created from time to time, unless specifically exempted by the City Council, shall be
administered in accordance with the provisions of this Policy.
B. Obiectives of Investment Policy
The purpose of the Investment Policy of the City of Palm Beach Gardens is to establish cash
management and investment guidelines for City officials responsible for the stewardship of public
funds. Specific objectives include:
1. Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the Investment Policy of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens. Each investment transaction shall seek to first ensure that capital
losses are avoided, whether they be from institution or securities defaults or erosion of
market value.
2. The City’s investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet all
operating requirements which may be reasonably anticipated.
3. The investment program shall seek to maximize the investment returns given the
limitations imposed by maintaining safety of principal and liquidity.
4. The City shall diversify its investments to avoid incurring unreasonable risks regarding
specific security types and/or individual financial institutions.
C. Performance Measures
The investment portfolio of the City shall be designed with the objective of regularly exceeding the
average return of one-year U.S. Treasury Bills. The investment program shall seek to augment
returns above this threshold, consistent with risk limitations identified herein and prudent
investment principles.
Date Prepared: November 29, 2007
Resolution 135, 2007
D. Prudence and Ethics
The standard of prudence to be applied in the context of managing the overall portfolio for the
investment of City funds shall be the “Prudent Person Rule” which states:
“Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then
prevailing which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the
management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment,
considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable outcome
to be derived.”
Any employee authorized to purchase investments acting in accordance with the written
procedures of this investment policy and exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal
responsibility for an individual security’s credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations
from expectations are reported in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control
adverse developments.
Employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that
could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair their ability
to make impartial investment decisions. Employees shall disclose to the City Manager and City
Council any material financial interest in financial institutions that conduct business with the City
of Palm Beach Gardens and shall further disclose any large, personal financial/investment
positions that could be related to the performance of the City’s portfolio.
E. Investment Selection
The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall limit its investments to any of the securities listed below:
(1) Government Obligations;
(2) Obligations of the federal farm credit banks; the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation, including Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation participation certificates
(“FHLMCs”); the Federal Home Loan Bank or its district banks; or obligations guaranteed by the
Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMAs”);
(3) pass-through certificates guaranteed by Fannie Mae (“Fannie Mae’s’’);
Obligations of Fannie Mae, including Fannie Mae participation certificates and mortgage
(4) Interest bearing time deposits or savings accounts in banks organized under the laws of
the State of Florida, in national banks organized under the laws of the United States of America
and doing business in and situated in the State of Florida, in savings and loan associations that
are under State of Florida supervision, or in federal savings and loan associations located in the
State of Florida and organized under federal law and federal supervision, provided that any such
deposits are secured by collateral as may be prescribed by law;
(5) Securities of, or other interests in, any open-end or closed-end management type
investment company or investment trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended from time to time, provided the portfolio of such investment company is limited to
securities issued or auaranteed by the U.S. Government. its aclencies, or instrumentalities and
CXhptw~ securities and provided such investment company or investment trust takes delivery
of such collateral either directly or through an authorized custodian;
repurchase agreements fully collateralized by such ..
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(6) Counties Investment Trust, or the Florida Municipal Investment Trilst;
Units of participation in the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund, the Florida
Date Prepared: November 29, 2007
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(7) Short term obligations of corporations organized in the United States with assets
exceeding $500,000,000 if (i) such obligations are rated at the time of purchase at one of the
three (3) highest classifications established by at least (2) Rating Agencies and which mature not
later than 180 days from the date of purchase, and (ii) such purchases do not exceed ten percent
(1 0%) of the corporation's outstanding obligations;
(8) tied to the interest rate paid on United States Treasury securities or an index thereof;
Variable rate securities within categories (a) through (c) above, provided that the rate is
(9) Repurchase agreements collateralized by Government Obligations, GNMAs, Fannie
Maes or FHLMCs with any registered brokeddealer subject to the Securities Investors' Protection
Corporation jurisdiction or any commercial bank insured by the FDIC, if such brokeddealer or
bank has an uninsured, unsecured, and unguaranteed obligation rated "P-I" or "A3" or better by
Moody's, and "A-I" or "A-" or better by S&P, provided:
(a) a master repurchase agreement or specific written repurchase agreement
governs the transaction; and
(b) the securities are held free and clear of any lien by the City or an independent
third party acting solely as agent ("Agent") for the City, and such third party is (1) a
Federal Reserve Bank, (2) a bank which is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation and which has combined capital, surplus and undivided profits of not less
than $50,000,000, or (3) a bank approved in writing for such purpose by the Credit
Facility Issuer, if any, and the City shall have received written confirmation from such
third party that it holds such securities, free and clear of any lien, as agent for the City;
and
(c) a perfected first security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code, or book-
entry procedures prescribed at 31 C.F.R. 306.1, et seq., or 31 C.F.R. 350.0, et seq., in
such securities is created for the benefit of the City; and
(d) the repurchase agreement has a term of 180 days or less, and the City or the
agent will value the collateral securities no less frequently than weekly and will liquidate
the collateral securities if any deficiency in the required collateral percentage is not
restored within two business days of such valuation; and
(e) obligation, including principal and interest, is equal to at least 103%; and
the fair market value of the securities in relation to the amount of the repurchase
(1 0) With respect to investments that secure or are related to a particular Series of Bonds, any
other investment authorized under the laws of the State of Florida and approved by the City and
the Credit Facility Issuer with respect to such Series.
F. Maturity and Liquidity Requirements
The City's portfolio shall be structured to provide the necessary funds to pay the expenses of the
City in a timely manner. Investments shall be purchased consistent with a "buy and hold to
maturity" philosophy, matching maturities to anticipated cash flow needs of the City.
G. Portfolio Comuosition
The portfolio shall be designed to provide a balance of short-term and medium-term maturities
designed to meet the liquidity needs of the City. In addition, the portfolio shall be diversified with
respect to investment instruments and issuers as follows:
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1. On any given date, at least 40% of the portfolio shall mature within one year.
2. On any given date, not more than 20% of the portfolio shall mature beyond five (5) years.
3. No security purchased may have a maturity (or expected life) of greater than fifteen (15)
years.
4. Commercial paper shall not exceed 60% of the City's investment portfolio.
5. No single issuer of commercial paper shall comprise more than one-third of the total
commercial paper portfolio of the City.
6. No bank or savings association shall hold more than 50% of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens' investment portfolio, exclusive of securities held in safekeeping as a third party
custodian.
H. Risk and Diversification
In order to reduce the risk of loss from overconcentration of assets in a specific maturity, issuer,
instrument, dealer, or bank, the investment portfolio shall be managed to minimize the potential
risk from default and changes in market conditions. The Finance Director shall seek to balance
the portfolio among issues, issuers, maturities, investment vehicles, and financial institutions.
The Finance Director and City Manager shall review the portfolio not less than quarterly to review
the adequacy of the diversification strategy.
I. Authorized Investment Institutions and Dealers
The City may purchase securities from any primary dealer in government securities, a regional
broker if they have been in business for 10 years and have a minimum of $10,000,000 of capital,
or a qualified public depository. Broker-dealers shall be selected using the following criteria:
1. The institutional and broker qualifications as they relate to both general and specific
product knowledge;
2. The ability to provide value added services;
3. Pricing competitiveness; and
4. The financial strength and stability of the company.
Investments in savings accounts, certificates of deposit, or other deposit accounts in a bank or
savings association may be made only in qualified public depositories as defined by Florida State
Statutes section 280.02.
All authorized institutions and dealers conducting business with the City shall be given a copy of
the City's Investment Policy and be required to abide by the Investment Policy. The broker shall
execute a certification acknowledging receipt of the Investment Policy and agreeing to follow its
terms and conditions.
J. Third- Pa rtv Custodial Aareements
All investments purchased or collateral obtained as security for investments purchased under this
policy shall be properly designated as an asset of the City and held in safekeeping by a third
party custodial bank or savings association, chartered by the United States Government or the
State of Florida. The third party shall be the designated agent of the City, ensuring that all assets
held on behalf of the City shall be clearly held and accounted for to indicate ownership by the
City. No withdrawal of such securities, in whole or in part, shall be made from safekeeping
except as authorized by the Finance Director.
The City shall settle the purchase or sale of securities on a "delivery vs. payment" basis, if
applicable.
K. Master Rewrchase Aareement
All repurchase agreements transacted, if permitted by ordinance, must be in compliance with the
requirements of the Master Repurchase Agreement (attached). The Master Repurchase
Agreement shall be supplemented by an Annex which addresses the issues of permissible
purchased securities, delivery, substitution, margin ratios, margin maintenance, and notification of
parties.
L. ComDetitive Biddinq
For all investment purchases or sales, the City shall seek multiple quotations from authorized
brokers and financial institutions, when feasible and appropriate, in order to maximize the
performance of the portfolio. The City shall determine the approximate maturity date based on
cash flow needs and market conditions, and analyze and select one or more optimal types of
investment.
Competitive bids will not be required when:
1. The security involved is a new issue and can be purchased at auction or at a preset,
initial offering price.
2. The security is available only through a single dealer.
In all cases where competitive bidding is not feasible, the appropriateness and return of the
investment shall be compared to other investments with similar maturities available in the
fin an ci a I markets.
M. Internal Controls
The Finance Director shall establish a system of internal controls, which shall be documented in
writing. The internal controls shall be reviewed by the City Manager periodically and by the City
auditor annually in conjunction with the annual examination of the financial statements of the City.
The controls shall be designed to prevent losses of public funds arising from fraud, employee
error, misrepresentation by third parties, unanticipated changes in financial markets or imprudent
actions by employees and officers of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
Date Prepared: November 29, 2007
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N. Reportinq
The Finance Director shall submit a quarterly investment report to the City Manager and the City
Council. The report shall list investments by fund and type and include a summation of changes
from the previous quarter.
0. Responsi bility
The establishment of the investment policy is the responsibility of the City Council. The Finance
Director, under the direction of the City Manager, shall be responsible for implementing the policy
and managing the City's portfolio within its guidelines.
P. Cash Manaaement
Except where otherwise provided by the City Council and State law, the Finance Director is
authorized to pool the cash of various funds to maximize investment earnings where it is
advantageous and prudent to do so. Investment income will be allocated to the various funds
based upon their respective participation.
Q. Cont i n uina Education
The Finance Director shall annually complete 8 hours of continuing education in subjects or
courses of study related to investment practices and products,
Date Prepared: November 29,2007
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: November 29.2007
Meeting Date: December 20,2007
Resolution: 137, 2007
SubjecVAgenda Item: Resolution 137, 2007, authorizing participation in the
Florida Municipal Investment Trust
[XI Recommendation to APPROVE
[ 3 Recommendation to DENY
[ ] Recommendation to POSTPONE
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FMlvT Fitch Ratings
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Credit Analysis
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Date Prepared: November 29,2007
Date Prepared: November 29,2007
Meeting Date: December 6, 2007
Resolution: 137, 2007
BACKGROUND:
In order to further diversify and enhance the safety and liquidity of the City’s investment
portfolio, staff would like to begin an investment program with the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust (FMIvT).
The FMlvT was established in 1992 to provide customized investment services for the
reserve funds and pension assets of governmental entities. The pooling of these
monies through the Investment Trust offers participants an opportunity to diversify funds
with professionally managed portfolios designed to meet the high quality requirements
of public fund investing. As of 9/30/07 the FMlvT had over $846M in assets among all
portfolios.
The FMlvT was created to provide high quality, AAA rated investment options for
governmental entities. FMlvT offers the following investment options:
1 to 3 Year High Quality Bond Fund
Intermediate High Quality Bond Fund
To become a member of the FMIvT, the City Council must adopt a Resolution
authorizing participation in the Trust. The Resolution further authorizes the City
Manager or Finance Director to execute such applications and other documents as are
required to establish an account with the FMIvT.
A representative from the Florida League of Cities will be available at the Council
meeting to answer any questions Council may have regarding the program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 137, 2007, authorizing participation in the
Florida Municipal Investment Trust.
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One- to lhree-Year High-Quality
Intermediate High-Quality
Broad Market High-Quality
Bond Fund .................................... AAAIV2
Bond Fund .................................... AAAlV3
Bond Fund .................................... AAlV4
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Louis W. Lazzara, CPA
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Jennifer D. Minelli, CFA
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Investment Adviser
Atlanta Capital Management Co.
Administrator
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
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Summary Data
(As of July 3 I, 2006)
One- to Three-Year High-Quality Bond Fund
Inception Date: July 1, 1996
Net Asset Value: $204,683,919
Intermediate High-Quality Bond Fund
Inception Date: July 1, 1996
Net Asset Value: $199,956, 187
Broad Market High-Quality Bond Fund
Inception Date: Jan. I, 1998
Net Asset Value: $69,339,063
W Summary
The Florida Municipal Investment Trust One- to Three-Year,
Intermediate, and Broad Market High-Quality Bond Funds
(collectively, the funds), all local government investment pools
(LGIPs), are rated ‘AAAIV2’, ‘AAA/V3’, and ‘AA/V4’, respectively
by Fitch Ratings. The ratings reflect the fluctuating nature of the
funds’ mark-to-market unit value, or net asset value (NAV).
LGlPs and similar bond funds rated ‘AAA’ meet the highest credit
quality standards for portfolio assets, diversification, investment
management, and operational capabilities. LGlPs rated ‘AA’ meet very
high standards for the credit quality of the funds’ underlying assets, as
well as the quality and experience of the funds’ management and
operations. LGlPs and similar bond funds rated ‘VI’ and ‘V2’ are
considered to have a low market risk. Total returns exhibit relative
stability, performing consistently across a broad range of interest rate
scenarios. These funds offer the lowest risk exposure to interest rates
and changing market conditions. The ‘V3‘ and ‘V4’ ratings reflect
moderate market risk. Total returns are expected to perform
consistently over intermediate- to long-term holding periods but will
exhibit greater variability over shorter periods due to increased
exposure to interest rates and changing market conditions.
The funds seek to provide an investment pool alternative for those trust
members that have investment horizons greater than those possible
with money market instruments. The funds invest in a high-quality
investment portfolio authorized by the funds’ board of trustees.
Contributions and redemptions to the One- to Three-Year
High-Quality Bond Fund can be made on the 15th and last day of each
month at the then-current NAV. The Florida Municipal Investment
Trust Intermediate and Broad Market High-Quality Bond Funds accept
contributions and redemptions only on the last business day of the
month at the then-current NAV.
Membership in the trust is limited to agencies in or political
subdivisions of the state of Florida, which include but are not limited
to the state, its agencies, counties, municipalities, special districts,
school districts, and other governmental entities.
W Rating Considerations
Extremely strong credit quality resulting from the funds’ portfolio
assets, investment practices, and management controls.
Low to moderate volatility by virtue of conservative investment
practices and security restrictions.
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The funds’ investment objective is to provide an
alternative for those members that have excess
moneys and investment horizons greater than those
possible with money market instruments.
Effective Oct. 1, 1997, the portfolio no longer declares
and distributes net income as a dividend. Instead, the net
investment income is incorporated into the NAV. Net
income consists of interest income earned, changes in
the fair market value of the investments, and any other
investment income earned less a proportionate share of
expenses incurred or accrued.
Credit Quality
The funds have the highest credit quality on the
basis of portfolio assets, investment practices,
diversification standards, operational controls, and
management oversight. By guidelines, the funds are
permitted to invest in securities that meet at least the ‘A’
credit quality requirements.
Investment Strategy: One- to
To accomplish the One- to Three-Year High-Quality
Bond Fund’s objective, the board of trustees has
authorized the investment adviser to invest only in
certain high-quality securities. These permissible
investments include U.S. Treasury securities and
other obligations that, by their terms, are full faith
Three-Year High-Quality Bond Fund
Historical Changes in Net Asset Value: One-
to Three-Year High-Quality Bond Fund
($ per Share)
16
Portfolio Composition: One- to Three-Year
High-Quality Bond Fund
:As of July31,2006) Cash/
U.S. Money
Treasury
Securities\
us. 1.30%
\ Agencies
23.80%
Asset-
\ Corporate
Notes
1.00%
Backed ,,/ Mortgage-
Securities Backed
23.90% Securities
35.00%
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and credit obligations of the US. government, U.S.
agencies, and government-sponsored enterprises,
asset-backed securities (ABS), mortgage-backed
securities (MBS), collateralized mortgage obligations
(CMOS), money market obligations (commercial
paper, bankers’ acceptances, repurchase agreements,
reverse repurchase agreements, time deposits, and
money market accounts), corporate and Yankee debt
obligations, taxable municipal debt obligations, and
guaranteed investment contracts (GICs). The fund
Historical Performance: One- to Three-
Year High-Quality Bond Fund
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will typically invest in securities with an average
maturity of approximately two years.
However, investments in ABS, MBS, CMOs, or any
other securities that do not have fixed maturity dates
or fixed paydown schedules are limited to meet
additional maturity or price volatility restrictions
(see box at right). The fund enters into repurchase
agreements only with highly rated counterparties,
usually with a maturity of less than seven days.
In addition, the board of trustees has specified that
the fund’s modified duration will be greater than one
year but less than 130% of the duration of the Merrill
Lynch One- to Three-Year Government Index.
Historically, the benchmark index’s modified
duration has been approximately 1.67 years. The fund
is expected to maintain a modified duration in the
range of 1 .OO-2.25 years. The modified duration of a
security or portfolio is the ratio of the price change to
the interest rate change. The higher the modified
duration of a security or portfolio, the greater its price
volatility in percentage terms for a given change in
interest rates. As of July 3 1, 2006, the duration of the
fund was 1.64 years.
The fund’s investment strategy combines a
concentration in short-term ABS and MBS, primarily
planned amortization classes and sequential classes,
with longer term U.S. Treasury instruments. The fund’s
investments in CMOS are concentrated in the least
volatile sectors of the CMO market and can be
characterized as relatively conservative.
In addition to interest rate risk, mortgage prepayment
risk is a significant factor for CMOs and can be divided
into contraction risk and extension risk. Contraction risk
can be broadly defined as the likelihood that, in a period
of falling interest rates, homeowners will prepay their
mortgages, forcing the fund to reinvest the proceeds at
an interest rate lower than the coupon rate on the
original security. Extension risk, on the other hand,
results from a slowing down of prepayments when
interest rates rise, forcing the fund to realize less cash
flow that can be reinvested at an interest rate greater
than the coupon rate on the original security.
As of July 31, 2006, the fund’s NAV was $14.83 per
share. The historical performance of the fund and the
fluctuating nature of the NAV are highlighted in the
charts on page 2.
One- to Three-Year High-Quality
Bond Fund ABS, MBS, and CMO
Security Restrictions
Securities must meet one of the following
conditions:
For securities with no fixed maturity date, the
final maturity window must be seven years or
less, based on a reasonably expected
payment rate.
For securities without fixed paydown
schedules, price volatility cannot be greater
than two times that of the Merrill Lynch One-
to Three-Year Government Index.
W Investment Strategy: Intermediate
The Intermediate High-Qualtiy Bond Fund will
generally invest in securities with greater potential
returns and risk than those offered by money market-
type instruments. Because the fund invests in securities
with an average maturity of approximately five years,
increases in interest rates will cause declines in the
NAV. Therefore, this fund may be an inappropriate
investment for investors with a requirement to meet
short-term needs.
High-Quality Bond Fund
To accomplish the fund’s investment objective, the
board of trustees has authorized the investment adviser
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to invest only in certain high-quality securities. These
permissible investments include US. Treasury securities
and other obligations that, by their terms, are full faith
and credit obligations of the US. government,
US. agencies, and government-sponsored enterprises,
ABS, MBS, CMOs, corporate and Yankee debt
obligations, money market obligations, investment
agreements, GICs, and taxable municipal
debt obligations.
Portfolio Composition: Intermediate High-
Quality Bond Fund u,s,
(As of July 31,2006) Treasury Corporate
Notes
2.00%
Cash/
SecuriSes
13.00% Asset-
Backed /) Securities'\ Money
15.80%
1.90% i
Mortgage-
Backed
Securibes
41 80%
us / I
Agencies
25 50%
Intermediate High-Quality Bond
Fund ABS, MBS, and CMO Security
Restrictions
Securities must meet one of the following
conditions:
For securities with no fixed maturity date, the
final maturity window must be 11 years or
less, based on a reasonably expected
prepayment rate.
For securities without fixed paydown
schedules, price volatility cannot be greater
than two times that of the Lehman Brothers
Intermediate GovernmenKredit (ex Baa)
+ABS+MBS Index.
However, investments in ABS, MBS, CMOs, or any
other securities that do not have fixed maturity dates
or fixed paydown schedules are limited to meet
additional maturity or price volatility restrictions (see
box above). The fund enters into repurchase
agreements only with highly rated counterparties,
usually with a maturity of less than seven days.
In addition, the board of trustees has specified that the
portfolio's modified duration will equal that of the
Lehman Brothers Intermediate Government'Credit
(ex Baa) +ABS + MBS Index plus or minus 30% but no
greater than 4.5 years. Historically, the benchmark
index's modified duration has been approximately
3.38 years. The fund is expected to maintain a modified
duration in the range of 3.W.5 years. As of
July 3 I, 2006, the duration of the fund was 3.78 years.
The fund's investment strategy combines primarily
intermediate-term US. agency securities, mortgage-
backed pass-through securities, and ABS. The fund's
investments in mortgage securities consist of mortgage-
backed pass-through securities and CMOs. Investors
that invest in MBS are exposed to mortgage prepayment
risk, which can be divided into contraction risk and
extension risk. While certain CMOs can significantly
increase the contraction or extension risk of the
portfolio, mortgage-backed pass-through securities do
not alter the risk profile of the underlying mortgages.
As of July 3 I, 2006, the fund's NAV was $1 5.97 per
share. The historical performance of the fund and the
fluctuating nature of the NAV are highlighted in the
chart on the bottom of page 3 and this page.
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High-Quality Bond Fund
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Investment Strategy: Broad Market
The Broad Market High-Quality Bond Fund will
generally invest in securities that offer higher
potential returns and risk than those of money
market or intermediate-term securities. Because the
portfolio invests in securities with an average
maturity of approximately 8.5 years, increases in
interest rates will cause declines in the NAV.
Therefore, this fund may be an inappropriate
investment for funds with a requirement to meet
short- or intermediate-term needs.
High-Quality Bond Fund
To accomplish the fund's investment objective, the
board of trustees has authorized the investment
adviser to invest only in certain high-quality
securities. These permissible investments include
U.S. Treasury securities and other obligations that, by
their terms, are full faith and credit obligations of the
U.S. government, U.S. agencies, and government-
sponsored enterprises, ABS, CMOS, corporate and
Yankee debt obligations, money market obligations,
investment agreements, GICs, taxable municipal debt
obligations, commingled governmental investment
trusts, and mortgage obligations guaranteed by the
U.S. government. The fund enters into repurchase
agreements only with highly rated counterparties,
usually with a maturity of less than seven days.
Reverse repurchase agreements and/or other forms of
financial leverage are restricted to 30% of the
portfolio. Securities lending activity is limited to
Historical Changes in Net Asset Value:
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approved dealers and custodians, and all securities
must have a final maturity of no more than 30 years.
In addition, the board of trustees has specified that
the fund's modified duration will equal that of the
Lehman Brothers 'A+' Aggregate Index plus or
minus 30% but no greater than seven years.
Historically, the benchmark index's modified
duration has been approximately 4.55 years. The fund
is expected to maintain a modified duration of
Portfolio Compostion -
Broad Market High-Quality Bond Fund
(As of July 31,2006) Cash/
Asset- Money
Backed
SecuriCesl
- Mortgage-
Backed
Securibes
42 60%
Treasury
Securibes
25 20%
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4.0-5.5 years. As of July 3 I, 2006, the duration of the
fund was 4.43 years.
The fund’s investment strategy combines primarily
U.S. agency securities, corporate securities, MBS,
ABS, and intermediate- to long-term U.S. Treasury
instruments. On Nov. 20, 2003, the board of trustees
approved a change in the investment guidelines to
raise exposure to corporate securities rated ‘A’ or
better to 30% from 5%.
As of July 3 I, 2006, the fund’s NAV was $I 5.46 per
share. The historical performance of the fund and the
fluctuating nature of the NAV are highlighted in the
charts on page 5.
Organization
The Florida Municipal Investment Trust was
established on April 28, 1993 under the laws of the
state of Florida as an interlocal government entity
created to enable eligible units of local government to
cooperate in the investment of their surplus funds.
Structured Finance
Florida League of Cities, Inc. serves as administrator
of the funds. Florida League of Cities is a nonprofit
organization established in 1924 to serve the interests
of Florida cities.
The funds are governed by a board of trustees
composed of no less than five members and no more
than seven. The board of trustees consists of the
president or the president’s appointee and the second
vice president of the Florida League of Cities, plus
two members of the Florida Municipal Insurance
Trust. Three additional representatives may be
elected by the board of trustees.
Atlanta Capital Management Co. serves as the
investment adviser for the funds. Atlanta Capital
Management was established in 1969 and managed
approximately $8.7 billion as of July 31, 2006,
mostly for institutional clients.
Portfolio assets are held on behalf of the trust by the
funds’ custodian, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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Delta Farms Water Control District
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Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Fund
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Housing Finance Authority of Lee County
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RESOLUTION 137,2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS TO JOIN WITH OTHER LOCAL
GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE FLORIDA
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT TRUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PURCHASING SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE
TRUST; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 163.01 , Florida Statutes, authorizes the state, or any
county, municipality, or political subdivision of the state, to jointly exercise any power,
privilege, or authority which such governmental entities share in common and which
each might exercise separately, and further provides such authority is in addition to and
not in limitation of those granted by any other general, local, or special law; and
WHEREAS, by Resolutions dated the 27'h day of January, 1993, the 25'h day of
January, 1993, and the 14'h day of January, 1993, the governing bodies of the City of
Bradenton, Florida, the City of Lauderhill, Florida, and the City of Palatka, Florida,
respectively, found the creation of the Florida Municipal Investment Trust serves a
municipal purpose and will offer diversified and professionally-managed portfolios for
the investment of the assets of participating municipalities and other agencies or
political subdivisions in or of the state; and
WHEREAS, the authorized representatives for the City of Bradenton, Florida, the
City of Lauderhill, Florida, and the City of Palatka, Florida, have executed the
Agreement and Declaration of Trust on the 28'h day of April, 1993, creating the Florida
Municipal Investment Trust which governs the purpose, administration, and operation of
the Trust and its activities; and
WHEREAS, the constitutional, statutory and judicial authorities in the State of
Florida authorize municipalities and other agencies or political subdivisions in or of the
state to join with other municipalities and other agencies or political subdivisions in or of
the state for the purpose of investing and reinvesting surplus public funds; and
WHEREAS, under the terms and provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of
Trust creating the Florida Municipal Investment Trust, any municipality and any other
agency or political subdivision in or of the state desiring to participate in the Trust as a
member must become a party to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust; and
WHEREAS, the Florida municipal Investment Trust is an authorized investment
for units of local government in Florida under Section 218.415 (15), Florida Statutes;
and
Date Prepared: November 29, 2007
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WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Palm Beach Gardens to participate in the
Florida Municipal Investment Trust as a member and become a party to the Agreement
and Declaration of Trust; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed approval of this Resolution to be in the
best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that participation in the Florida Municipal
investment Trust, a pooled-investment program, would be in the best interest of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, its officials, officers, and citizens in that such a program offers
diversified and professionally-managed portfolios to meet investment needs, results in
economies of scale that will create greater purchasing powers, and will thereby lower the
cost traditionally associated with the investment of assets of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby expressly authorizes participation in the
Florida Municipal Investment Trust as a member and will become a party to the
Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, which is adopted by reference with the
same effect as if it had been set out verbatim in this section.
SECTION 4. The City of Palm Beach Gardens is hereby expressly authorized to
purchase shares of beneficial interest from time to time as funds are needed for other
purposes, subject to the terms and restrictions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust
referred to in Section 3 and the most recent Informational Statement. These actions are to
be taken by the officers designated for this purpose pursuant to general or specific
instructions by the governing body of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
SECTION 5. The Trustees of the Trust are designated as having official custody of
the City of Palm Beach Gardens’ funds which are invested by the purchase of shares of
beneficial interest in the Trust.
SECTION 6. The City of Palm Beach Gardens specifically finds and determines
the following matters:
1. The conditions of the Agreement and the rights and responsibilities of members
of the Trust are set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as
amended and in the most recent Informational Statement.
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Participation in the Trust shall be terminable at any time by the City of Palm
Beach Gardens, subject to the terms and restrictions of the Agreement and
Declaration of Trust, as amended, and the most recent Informational Statement.
The Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, and the purchase of its
shares of beneficial interest are for the purpose of investing the City of Palm
Beach Gardens’ funds as part of a pooled investment program with other
agencies or political subdivisions in or of the state, thereby achieving economic
and other advantages of pooled investments, and the powers and scope of
authority delegated are set forth in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as
amended.
It is not necessary to finance the Agreement authorized herein from funds of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens, except through the purchase of shares of
beneficial interest in the Trust.
The Trust shall be managed by a Board of Trustees as set forth in the
Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended.
The Board of Trustees of the Florida Municipal Investment Trust adopted
Resolution 93-2 providing for general disclosure policies of the Trust‘s
operations and Informational Statements for the benefit of members and
prospective members of the Trust so that members and prospective members
are fully aware of significant investment and administrative policies, practices,
and restrictions of the investment portfolios of the Trust.
SECTION 7. The Clerk of the City of Palm Beach Gardens is hereby directed to
furnish a certified copy of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities.
SECTION 8. The City Council designates and authorizes the City Manager or
Director of Finance to execute such applications and other documents as are required to
invest and reinvest surplus funds of the’City of Palm Bach Gardens in shares of beneficial
interest of the Trust‘s investment portfolios.
SECTION 9. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
ATTEST:
BY:
Joseph R. Russo, Mayor
BY:
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
Christine P. Tatum, City Attorney
VOTE:
MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LEVY
COUNC I LMEMBER JABLl N
CO U NC I LMEM B ER VALECH E
COUNCILMEMBER BARN ETT
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: November 30,2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
Ordinance 32, 2007
SubjectlAgenda Item: Ordinance 32, 2007, amending the Fiscal Year 2006/2007
Budget
[ X ] Recommendation to APPROVE [I Recommendation to DENY
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Attachments:
Ordnance 32,2007
Exhibit “1”
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Date Prepared: November 30,2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
Ordinance 32, 2007
BACKGROUND:
As an integral part of the annual close-out process it is customary to prepare year-end
budget amendments to ensure compliance with legal levels of control, and to help explain
additions or deletions to fund balance. The increases/decreases to revenuedexpenditures
contained in Exhibit “I” detail the variances that comprise this activity. This schedule
segregates the variances that are a result of timing differences from current year
differences.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a motion to approve Ordinance 32,
2007 on first reading.
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ORDINANCE 32,2007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS’ BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2006, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007,
INCLUSIVE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida adopted
a Budget for the 2006/2007 Fiscal Year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that an amendment needs to be
made to the previously adopted Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Ordinance is in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby amends the revenues and expenditures
listed in the attached Exhibit “I” and adopts such amendments as to the Budget of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2006, through September
30, 2007, inclusive.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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Date Prepared: November 9, 2007
Date Prepared: November 9, 2007
Ordinance 32. 2007
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PASSED this day of , 2007, upon first reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2008, upon second
and final reading.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
BY:
Joseph R. Russo, Mayor
David Levy, Vice Mayor
FOR AGAINST ABSENT
Eric Jablin, Councilmember
Hal R. Valeche, Councilmember
Jody Barnett, Councilmember
ATTEST:
BY:
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL S U FFlCl E NCY
BY:
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Contingency
Salaries
Printing and Binding
M&S AlPP
City of Palm Beach Gardens
Ordinance 32,2007 - Budget Amendment
FYE 09/30/2007
Exhibit "1"
GENERAL FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Carry Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
001.01 00.51 1.5910 (30,000) (30,000)
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Council (30,000) (30,000)
001.0200.512.1210 (42,000) (42,000)
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Administration
001.0210.552.4710
001.0210.552.5201
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Economic Development
Part Time Salaries 001.0220.512.1310
Equipmant Rental 001.0220.512.4420
Maintenance Contracts 001.0220.512.4650
M&S Software 001.0220.512.5210
Capital Equipment Software 001.0220.512.6450
Salaries
Health and Life Insurance
Election Expense
Professional Services
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Information Tech
(42.000) (42,000)
(13,000) (13,000)
(20,500) (20,500)
(33,500) (33,500)
(32,000) (32,000)
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In City Clerk (46,000) (46,000)
001.0240.514.3160 (64,000) (64,000)
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Legal (64,000) (64,000)
Printing ans Binding 001.0250.512.4710 (14,058) (14,058)
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Public Relations (14,058) (14,058)
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Retirement Contributions
Health and Life Insurance
Professional Services
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001.0300.513.1310
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001.0300.513.2310
001.0300.513.3150
(17,000) (17,000)
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(17,500) (17,500)
(21,000) (2L000)
(13,000) (13,000)
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Human Resources (77,500) (77,500)
(2,964) (2,964)
5,993 5,993
Professional Services
Salaries
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001.0600.513.1210
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Finance 5,993 (2,964) 3,029
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Garbage Collection
Electricity
Professional Services
Conhactual Services
Tipping Fees
Insurance
Membership Dues
CIP
Interest Expense
Payment to Def Ben Plan
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In General Services 681,150 681,150
Salaries
Health and Life Insurance
Telephone
Repairs and Maintenance
Equipment .
Radio Consortium Expendih
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001.1000.521 .6400
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In Police Admin (197,000) (45,225) (91,394) (333,619)
Salaries
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In Police Uniform Ops (1 02,000) (179) (102,179)
Printing and Binding
Books and Subscriptions
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In Police Special Ops
Salaries
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Conversion of Leave
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Total Increase (Decrease)
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Retirement Contributions
Health and Life Insurance
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Retirement Contributions
Health and Life Insurance
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CIP
Part Time Salaries
FICA
Retirement Contributions
Health and Life Insurance
Salaries
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001.1230.522.6400
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Fire EMS
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In Growth Mgmt Admin
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001.1420.515.2310
Total Increase (Decrease)
In P&Z
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In Code Enforcement
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In CIS
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(181,000) (181,000)
(30,000) (30,000)
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In Recreation Admin (46,000) (218,926) (962,539) (1,227,465)
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001.2030.572.2110 (8,000) (8,000)
001.2030.572.2210 (6,000) (6,000)
001.2030.572.2310 (4,600) (4,600)
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Athletics (82,600) (82,600)
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Total Increase (Decrease)
In Seniors (28,000) (28,000)
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Total lncrease (Decrease)
In Aquatics 34,500 34,500
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Conversion of Leave
Health and Life lnsurance
Equipment
Salaries
Conversion of Leave
FICA
Retirement Contributions
Health and Life lnsurance
Health and Life Insurance
001.2033.572.1210
001.2033.572.1550
001.2033.572.2310
001.2033.572.6400
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Tennis
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001.2040.572.1550
001.2040.572.2110
001.2040.572.2210
001.2040.572.2310
Total Increase (Decrease)
Rec General & Teen Prgm
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Total lncrease (Decrease)
Spec & Cultural Events
Salaries 001.2080.519.1210
FICA 001.2080.519.2110
Retirement Contributions 001.2080.519.2210
Health and Life lnsurance 001.2080.519.2310
Repair and Maintenance 001.2080.519.4600
Total lncrease (Decrease)
In Parks
Salaries
Contractual Services
ClP
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001.2090.539.3400
001.2090.539.6900
Total lncrease (Decrease)
In Grounds
Salaries 001.3000.539.1210
Health and Life lnsurance 001.3000.539.2310
Professional Services 001.3000.539.3150
Prof Services-Remediation 001.3000.539.3155
Total lncrease (Decrease)
In PW Admin
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15,000 15,000
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26,000
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42,000
26,000
81,386
(37,753)
162,000 (50,366) 111,634
Contractual Services
Repairs and Maintenance
Materials and Supplies
Equipment
CIP
001.3030.539.3400 24,000 24,000
001.3030.539.4600 (31,035) (29s 56) (60,191)
001.3030.539.5200 18,000 18,000
001.3030.539.6400 (298,863) (298,863)
001.3030.539.6900 (97,875) (65,139) (163,014)
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Facilities Maintenance 42,000 (128,910) (393,158) (480,069)
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CIP
Overtime
CIP
Salaries
Health and Life Insurance
Other Contractual Services
Electricity
Salaries
Health and Life Insurance
Salaries
Overtime
Incentive Pay
FICA
Retirement Contributions
Health and Life Insurance
CIP
Ad valorem taxes
Electric Franchise Fee
Telecommunications Tax
Federal Grants
Building Permits
Application Filing Fees
Fines and Forfeitures
Interest Income
Unrealized Gain/Loss
Other Miscellaneous Revenu
Transfer In
001.3040.541.1210
001.3040.541.6900
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Storm Water
001.3050.541.1410
001.3050.541.6900
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Streets
001.3070.539.1210
001.3070.539.2310
001.3070.539.3400
001.3070.539.4320
Total Increase (Decrease)
In BRCRC Maint
001.3080.539.1210
001.3080.539.2310
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Riverside Maint
001.3090.524.1210
001.3090.524.1410
001.3090.524.1510
001.3090.524.2110
001.3090.524.2210
001.3090.524.2310
001.3090.524.6900
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Construction Services
Total Increase (Decrease)
In Expenditures
RevenueqSources
001.311.2000
001.313.1000
001.314.2000
001.331.1000
001.322.0000
001.329.0002
001.351.1050
001.361 .lo01
001.367.0000
001.369.0000
001.381 .OOOO
Total Increase (Decrease)
RevenueqSources
(30,000) (30,000)
(1,001,198) (257,856) (1,259,054)
(30,000) (1,001,198) (257,856) (1,289,054)
8,000
7,000
8,000
7,000
15,000 15,000
(140,000) (1 40,000)
(43,000) (43,000)
(32,000) (32,000)
(39,000) (39,000)
(135,000) (1 35,000)
(20,000) (20,000)
(34,000) (34,000)
(308,000) (1 35,000) (443,000)
(781,557) (1,623,020) (1,839,948) (4,244,525)
Operating
Differences
Total
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
64,000 64,000
(298,000) (298,000)
50,000 50,000
11 7,000 117,000
163,000 163,000
258,000 258,000
106,000 106,000
170,000 170,000
34,000 34,000
200,000 200,000
374,999 374,999
1,238,999 1,238,999
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves 2,020,556 1,623,020 1,839,948 5,483,524
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Contract Services
Professional Services
Material and Supplies
Part Time Salaries
Aquatics
Resources
Programs
Tennis Programming
Tennis Memberships
Athletics and Spec Facilities
Youth Enrichment
lnterest Income
Electricity
Repairs and Maintenance
FEC Maintenance
Local Option Gas Tax
lnterest Income
Miscellaneous Revenue
RECREATION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Carry Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
104.2000.575.1310
104.2030.575.3400
104.2033.572.1310
104.2033.572.5200
104.2040.575.1310
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures
RevenuedSources
104.347.2032
104.347.2070
104.347.2080
104.347.2090
104.347.2091
104.5472092
104.347.2093
104.361.1001
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources
(60,000)
(23,000)
(20,000)
(3,644)
(30,000)
(60,000) (=,ow
(20,000)
(3,644)
(30,000)
(133,000) (3,644) (136,644)
Operating
Differences
19,000
(30,000)
(35,000)
(40,000)
86,000
(68,000)
(167,000)
10,500
Total
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
19,000
(30,000)
(35,000)
(40,000)
86,000
(1 67,000)
10,500
(68,000)
(224,500) (224,500)
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves (91,500) 3,644 (87,856)
LOCAL OITION GAS TAX
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Carry Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
103.3000.539.4320
103.3000.539.4600
103.3000.539.4660
(32,000)
(270,000)
(32,000)
(270,000)
(I 53,893) (1 53,893)
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Expenditures
Revenues/Sources
103.312.3000
103.361.1001
103.369.0000
(302,000) (153,893) (455,893)
Total
Operating
Differences
100,000
33,000
91,000
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
100,000
33,000
91,000
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources 224.000 224.000
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves 526,000 153,893 679,893
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CIP
Professional Services
Recreation Grant (FRDAP)
Interest Income
Professional Services
Equipment
CIP
Interest Income
Police Impact Fees
Total Reserved for Designated for
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Carry Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
(2,387,318) 301.2000.572.6900 2,000 (49,864) (2,339,454)
301.2000.572.3150 31,000 (8,811) 22,189
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures 33,000 (49,864) (2,348,265) (2,365,129)
Revenues/Sources Operating
Differeces
301.334.9020 473,325
301.361 IO01 35,000
Total
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
473,325
35,000
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources 508,325 508,325
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves 475,325 49,864 2,348,265 2,873,454
POLICE IMPACT FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Cany Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
302.1000.521.3150 5,300 5,300
302.1000.521 .MOO 2,600 (756,757) (754,157)
302.1000.521.6900 (974,037) (974,037)
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures 7,900 (756,757) (974,037) (1,722,894)
Total
Revenues/Sources Operating Increase (Decrease)
Differences In Revenues
302.361 .lo01 47,000 47,000
302.363.2200
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources 47,000 47,000
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves 39,100 756,757 974,037 1,769,894
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Materials and Supplies
Interest
CIP
Interest Income
Fire Impact Fees
Professional Services
CIP
Art Impact Fees
FIRE IMPACT FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Carry Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
303.1 200.522.3150
303.1 200.522.5200
303.1200.522.7210
303.1200.522.6900
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures
Revenues/Sources
303.361.1001
303.363.2200
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources
8,772 8,772
27,000 27,000
1,500 1,500
(1,328) (1,328)
37,272 (1,328) 35,944
Operating
Differences
Total
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves (37,272) 1,328 (35,944)
ART IMPACT FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Cany Forward Cany Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
304.1400.515.3150
304.i400.5i5.6900
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures
Revenues/Sources
304.363.z700
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources
lncrease(Decrease) to Reserves
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(248,720) (248,720)
15,500 (248,720) (233,220)
Total
Operating Increase (Decrease)
Differences In Revenues
149,000 149,000
149,000 149,000
133,500 248,720 382,220
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CIP
Interest lncome
Training and Education
Travel and Per Diem
Fines and Forfeitures
Interest
ROAD IMPACT FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Cany Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
305.0900.541.3150
305.0900.541.6900
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures
Revenues/Sources
305.361.1001
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources
37,000 37,000
6,000 (475,281) (2,163,044) (2,632,325)
43,000 (475,281) (2,163,044) (2,595,325)
Operating
Differences
250,000
Total
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
250,000
250.000 250.000
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves 207,000 475,281 2,163,044 2,845,325
POLICE TRAINING FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Cany Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
002.1000.521.3810 (12,000)
002.1000.521.4010 (5,000)
(1 2,000)
(5,000)
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Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures (17,000) (17,000)
Total
Revenues/Sources Operating Increase (Decrease)
Differences In Revenues
002.351.1000 (4,700) (4,700)
oO2.361.1001 (70) (70)
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources (4,770) (4,770)
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves 12,230 12,230
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CIP
Interest Income
Part Time Salaries
Electricity
Insurance
Retirement Contribution
Repairs and Maintenance
Health and Life Insurance
Interest Income
Rental Proceeds
Miscellaneous Revenue
BURNS ROAD FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Cay Forward Cany Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
309.0900.519.6900 (6,450) (31,627) (38,077)
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures (6,450) (31,627) (38,077)
Revenues/Sources Operating
Differences
Total
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
309.361.1001
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves 6,450 31,627 38,077
GOLF FUND
Reserved for Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Carry Forward Carry Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
106.2500.572.1310 (15,000)
106.2500.572.4500 (43,000)
106.2540.572.4600 (1 5,000)
106.2550.572.2310 (1 8,000)
106.2500.572.4320 (12,000)
106.2540.572.2210 (1 0,000)
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures (113,000)
Revenues/Sources Operating
Differences
106.361.1001 (9,500)
106.362.1000 19,000
106.369.1000 11,000
(15,000)
(12,000)
(43,000)
(~0,000)
(15,000)
(18,000)
(113,000)
Total
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
(9,500)
19,000
11,000
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Revenues/Sources 20,500 20,500
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves 133,500 133,500
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POLICE GRANTS FUND
Reserved for. Designated for Total
Current Year P.O. CIP Increase/ (Decrease)
Differences Cany Forward Cany Forward In Expenditures
Expenditures
101.1080.521 5400 1,500 1,500
Total Increase (Decrease)
Expenditures 1,500
Revenues/Sources Operating
Differences
1,500
Total
Increase (Decrease)
In Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenue 101.369.1000 1,500 1,500
Total Increase (Decrease)
Revenues/Sources 1,500 1,500
Increase(Decrease) to Reserves
2,915,016 7,760,862
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: November 30,2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
Ordinance 33, 2007
SubjecUAgenda Item: Ordinance 33, 2007, amendinq the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 - Budget
[ X ] Recommendation to APPROVE [I Recommendation to DENY
Reviewed by:
City Attorney/
Finance D' ct r /a
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Department Director
City Manager
OriginatingApt.:
Advertised:
Date:
[ ] Not Required
Affected parties
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[ ] Notified
[ ] Not required
costs: $ 0
(Total)
$0
Current FY
Funding Source:
[ ] Operating
[ ]Other
Budget Acct.#:
Council Action:
[ ]Approved
[ ]Approved wl
conditions
[ ] Denied
[ ] Continued to:
Attachments:
Ordinance 33, 2007
Exhibit "1"
[ ]None
Date Prepared: November 30,2007
Meeting Date: December 20, 2007
Ordinance 33, 2007
BACKGROUND:
Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principals, as one fiscal year comes to a
close and a new fiscal year begins, the City is required to carry fotward the funds
appropriated for prior year obligations that will be paid in the new fiscal year. This
ordinance amends the FY 2007/2008 budget for amounts reserved and designated
from FY 2006/2007 for outstanding purchase orders and commitments as they
relate to open projects that cross fiscal years.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a motion to approve Ordinance 33,2007
on first reading.
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ORDINANCE 33,2007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS’ BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2007, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008,
INCLUSIVE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida adopted
a Budget for the 2007/2008 Fiscal Year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that an amendment needs to be
made to the previously adopted Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Ordinance is in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby amends the revenues and expenditures
listed in the attached Exhibit “I” and adopts such amendments as to the Budget of the
City of Palm Beach Gardens for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2007, through September
30, 2008, inclusive.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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Date Prepared: November 9, 2007
Ordinance 33, 2007
PASSED this day of , 2007, upon first reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2008, upon second
and final reading.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FOR
BY:
Joseph R. Russo, Mayor
David Levy, Vice Mayor
Eric Jablin, Councilmember
Hal R. Valeche, Councilmember
Jody Barnett, Councilmember
ATTEST:
BY:
Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
BY:
Christine P. Tatum, City Attorney
AGAINST ABSENT
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Expenditures
001.0100.51 1.3150
001.0210.552.3150
001.0220.512.3810
001.0220.512.4420
001.0220.512.4650
001.0220.512.5210
001.0220.51 2.6450
001.0250.512.4710
001.0600.513.3150
001.0900.519.6900
001.0900.51 9.91 00
001.0900.519.9920
001.1000.521.41 10
001.1000.521.6400
001.1000.521 .8120
001.1030.521.5294
001.1030.521.6410
001.1040.521.4710
001.1040.521.5294
001.1040.521 5410
001.1040.521.6400
001.1200.522.3150
001.1230.522.4600
001.1230.522.6400
001.1230.522.6410
001.1400.515.3150
001.1400.51 5.3151
001.1430.524.5200
001.2000.572.6900
001.2033.572.6400
001.2080.519.6400
001.2080.51 9.6900
001.2090.539.31 50
001.3000.539.31 50
001.3000.539.3155
001.3030.539.4600
001.3030.539.6400
001.3030.539.6900
001.3040.541.3400
001.3040.541.5200
001.3040.541.6900
001.3080.539.4600
001.3090.524.6400
001.3090.524.6900
Total Increase
in Expenditures
Revenues
001.337.9000
001.342.6000
001.366.2000
001.369.0000
001.389.0000
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources
City of Palm Beach Gardens
Ordinance 33,2007 - Budget Amendment
FYE 09/30/2008
Exhibit "1"
GENERAL FUND
Reserved for
Purchase Orders
13,133
1,730
76,151
14.058
2,964
5,320
35,805
4,100
179
343
36
2,425
41,894
19,432
218.926
6.050
12,614
37,753
31,035
97,875
1,001,198
Designated for Grants and Increase/ (Decrease)
Projects Other Revenue To Budget
91,394
962,539
29,156
65,139
298,863
13,133
1,730
76,151
14,058
2,964
5,320
35,805
95,494
179
343
36
2,425
41 .894
19,432
1,181,465
6,050
12,614
37,753
60,191
298,863
163,014
257.856 1,259,054
135,000 135,000
1,623,020 1,839,948 3,462,968
Fund Balance - Fund Balance - Grants and Increase/ (Decrease)
Reserved Designated Other Revenues To Budget
1,623,020 1,839,948
1,623,020 1,839,948
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3,462,968
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LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX FUND
Reserved for Designated for Grants and Increase/ (Decrease)
Expenditures Purchase Orders Projects Other Revenues To Budget
103.3000.539.4600 153.893 153,893
103.3000.539.6900
103.3000.539.4660
Total Increase in
Expenditures 153,893 153,893
Revenues
103.389.0000
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources
Fund Balance - Fund Balance - Grants and Increase/ (Decrease)
Reserved Designated Other Revenues To Budget
153,893 153,893
153,893 153,893
RECREATION IMPACT FUND
Reserved for Designated for Grants Increase/ (Decrease)
Expenditures Purchase Orders Projects Other Revenues To Budget
301.2000.572.5200 8,811
301.2000.572.6400 24,400
301.2000.572.6900 49,864 2,315,054
8,811
24,400
2.364.918
Total Increase in
Expenditures 49,864 2,348,265 2,398,129
Fund Balance - Fund Balance - Grants Increase/ (Decrease)
Revenues Reserved Designated Other Revenues To Budget
301.381 .OOOO
301.389.0000 49,864 2,348,265 2.398.1 29
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources 49,864 2,348,265 2,398,129
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POLICE IMPACT FUND
Expenditures
302.1 000.521.6400
302.1000.521.6900
Total Increase in
Expenditures
Revenues
302.389.0000
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources
Expenditures
303.1 200.522.6400
303.1 200.522.6900
Total Increase in
Expenditures
Revenues
303.389.0000
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources
Reserved for Designated for Grants Increase/ (Decrease)
Purchase Orders Projects Other Revenues To Budget
756.757 756,757
974,037 974,037
756,757 974,037
Fund Balance - Fund Balance - Grants
Reserved Designated Other Revenues
756,757 974,037
756,757 974,037
FIRE IMPACT FUND
Reserved for Designated for Grants
Purchase Orders Projects Other Revenues
1178
1,730,794
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
1,730,794
1,730,794
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
1.328
Fund Balance - Fund Balance - Grants Increase/ (Decrease)
Reserved Designated Other Revenues To Budget
1,328 1,328
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ART IMPACT FUND
Expenditures
304.1 400.51 5.6900
304.1 400.51 5.9920
Total Increase in
Expenditures
Revenues
304.389.0000
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources
Expenditures
305.0900.541.6300
305.0900.541.6900
Total Increase in
Expenditures
Revenues
305.369.0000
305.389.0000
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources
Reserved for Designated for Current Year Increase/ (Decrease)
Purchase Orders Projects Transfer To Budget
248.720 248,720
248,720 248,720
Fund Balance - Fund Balance -
Reserved Designated
248.720
248.720
ROAD IMPACT FUND
Reserved for Designated for
Purchase Orders Projects
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
248,720
248,720
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
475,281 2.1 63,044 2,638,325
2,638,325 475,281 2,163,044
Fund Balance - Fund Balance -
Reserved Designated
475,281 2,163,044
475,281 2,163,044
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
2,638,325
2,638,325
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BURNS ROAD IMPROVEMENT FUND
Reserved for Designated for
Expenditures Purchase Orders
309.0900.519.31 70
309.0900.51 9.6900
Total Increase in
Expenditures
Revenues
309.389.0000
Total Increase in
RevenuedSources
6.450
6,450
Fund Balance -
Reserved
6.450
6,450
Projects
31,627
31,627
Fund Balance -
Designated
31,627
31,627
GOLF FUND
Reserved for Designated for
Expenditures Purchase Orders Projects
106.2540.572.6900
Total Increase in
Expenditures
Fund Balance -
Revenues Reserved Designated
Fund Balance -
106.389.0000
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
38,077
38,077
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
38,077
38.077
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
5
FLEET FUND
Reserved for Designated for
Expenditures Purchase Orders Projects
501.3020.539.4640
501.3020.539.5270
501.3020.539.6410 181.633
501.3020.539.6900
501.3020.539.9920
Total Increase in
Expenditures 181,633
Fund Balance - Fund Balance
Revenues Reserved Designated
501.389.0000 181,633
Total Increase in
RevenueslSources 181.633
Current Year Increase/ (Decrease)
Transfer To Budget
181,633
181,633
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
181,633
181,633
RECREATION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Reserved for Designated for Current Year Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget Expenditures Purchase Orders Projects Transfers
104.2033.572.5200
104.0900.51 9.9920
3,644 3,644
Total Increase in
Expenditures 3,644 3,644
Fund Balance - Fund Balance -
Revenues Reserved Designated
104.389.0000 3,644
Increase/ (Decrease)
To Budget
3,644
Total Increase in
RevenuedSources 3.644 3,644
3,096,649 7,760,862 10,857.51 1
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City of Palm Beach Gardens
Council Agenda
December 20,2007
Council Chambers
10500 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Mayor Russo
Vice Mayor Levy
Council Member Jablin
Council Member Valeche
Council Member Barnett
J b.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
COUNCIL AGENDA
December 20,2007
7:OO P.M.
4L PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
/II. ROLLCALL
J IIL ADDITIONS. DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS:
IV ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS:
Certificate of Achievement to Eric Rule Markisen, Troop 155, for earning Eagle
Scout.
My Safe Florida Home
JV.
JVL
Jvn,
ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARDKOMMITTEE REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items Not on the APenda, DIease submit
reauest form to the Citv Clerk Drior to this Item)
CONSENT AGENDA:
a
b.
JPape 5) Approve Minutes from October 4,2007 regular City Council meeting.
JPaPe 16) Approve Minutes fiom October 18,2007 regular City Council meeting.
[Pape 27 4pprove Minutes from November 1, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
JPaee 35' Ipprove Minutes fiom November 15, 2007 regular City Council
meetir,,.
d.
C.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Part I - Quasi-iudicial
(Staff Renort on Page 39, Ke$olution on Page 87) Resolution 131, 2””.
Redevelopment of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the site plan
aod a major coaaditional use fur the I 1 .#-acre parcel of land, generally located at
lthe Northeast comer of Holly Drive and Riverside Drive, as more particularly
‘described herein, to be referred to as the “Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
School”; allowing the redevelopment of the existing elementary school; providing
for conditions of approval; and providing ”ecti dat
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X.
- B IStaff ReDort on Page 93, Resolution on Page 135) nt;suiuuuu. 132, 200,
Redevelopment of Allamanda Elementary School. Resolution of the City
ouncil of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the site plan and a
ajor conditional use for the 14.9-acre parcel of land, gendy located at the
scrii herein, to be refmed to as the “Affamanda EIementary School”;
llowing the redevelopment of the existing elementary school; providing for
onditions of approval; and providing an effective datc
comer of Allamanda Lane and Nogal Circle, as more particularly
(Staff Renort on Pafc 140. Rcsolrrtinn nn Page 142)
Anspavh Ffffid Dlit. A Resolution of the City CvuLIbll
;suIutlwn 133, LWWI -
=e City of Palm Beach
GZKh nnrnvinu the Ancnarh Fffnrt Plat- snd prnviAinn pn ~Rbtix7~
date,
Part 11 - Non-Quasi-judicial
RESOLUTIONS:
a. (Staff Report on Page 147, Resolut 11 Pape 149) Resolution 130, 2007 -
Vehicle Purchase Award. A Resohti611 UI the City Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida awarding contracts for the purchase of twenty one
vehicles to Alan Jay Import Center, Mer Chevrolet, Duval Ford, Beck Auto
Sales, and Classic Chevrolet via existing contracts with the Florida Sheriffs
Association, Contrad Nos. 07-15-0827 and 06-14-0821; and providing an
effective date.
b. (Staff Report on pe 153, 1 n on Resolution 135, 2007
Investment Policy Amendment. A Kesoiution 01 tne city Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an amended Investment Policy; and P providing an effective date.
C. lStaff ReDort on Pape 200. Resolution on Page 209) Resolution 137, 2007
Florida Municipal Investment Trust. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida authorizing the City of Palm Beach Gardens to
join with other local governmental units as a participant in the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust for the purpose of purchasing shares of beneficial interest in the
trust; and providing an effective date.
c"
XI ORDINANCES: (For Consideration on First Reading)
a. @ (Staff ReDort on PaPe 213, Ordinance on Pape 215) Ordinance 32,2007 - (lst
reading) Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget Amendment. an Ordinance of the City
bund of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the City of Palm
Beach Gardew' Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006, and
Rnding September 30,2007, inclusive; and providing an effective datq P
b. (Staff Report on Page 228, Ordinance on Page 23G~
reading) Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Budget Amendment.
of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the City of Palm
30,2008, inclusive; and Droviding an effective date
each Gardens' Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1. 2007. and
XIL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL, ACTION/DISCUSSION:
XIIL CITY A'ITORNEY REPORT
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any inkmsted patty wishes to appeal
any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this public
hearing, such interested persons wiU need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure
that a verbatim record is made, inchding the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 28626, F70ridh Statutes,
persons with disabilities dng special aecommohtions in order to participate in this
proceeding are entitled to the provision of certain assistance at no cosf. please call the City
Clerk's Office at 561-799-4122 no later than 5 &ys prior to the hearing if this assistance is
required For hearing impaired asshkmce, please call the Florida Relay Service Numbers:
800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE).
NOTE:
All presentation materials must be received by
the City Clerk prior to the presentation to the Council.
City of Palm Beach Gardens
Council Agenda
December 20,2007
Council Chambers
10500 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 334 10
II f
Mayor Russo
Vice Mayor Levy
Council Member Jablin
1 Council Member Valeche
Council Member Barnett
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
COUNCIL AGENDA
December 20,2007
7:OO P.M.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
11. ROLLCALL
111. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS:
IV ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS:
/ a. Certificate of Achievement to Eric Rule Markisen, Troop 155, for earning Eagle
scout.
3: I I b. My Safe Florida Home
7'. Ib TODY 8013rrl
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V.
VI. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
VII.
ITEMS OF RESIDENT INTEREST AND BOARD/COMMITTEE REPORTS:
h COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items Not on the APenda, please submit
reauest form to the City Clerk prior to this Item) 71 (/3
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. JPree I lpprove Minutes from October 4,2007 regular City Council meeting.
b. JPme 16) Approve Minutes from October 18,2007 regular City Council meeting.
C. pace 273 Approve Minutes from November 1, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
d. JPape 35) Approve Minutes from November 15, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
$:It-
RCPQfl On p age 39. Resolution a~ Page 87l Resolution 131, 2007 -
Redevelopment of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School. A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the site plan
and a major conditional use for the 1 1.44-acre parcel of land, generally located at
the Northeast corner of Holly Drive and Riverside Drive, as more particularly
described herein, to be referred to as the “Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
School”; allowing the redevelopment of the existing elementary school; providing
for conditions of approval; and providing an effective date.
JStaff R~DO rt on ape 93. Rtfalutian 04 Pam 135) Resolution 132, 2007 -
Redevelopment of Allamanda Elementary School. A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving the site plan and a
major conditional use for the 14.9-acre parcel of land, generally located at the
Southwest corner of Allamanda Lane and Nogal Circle, as more particularly
described herein, to be referred to as the “Allamanda Elementary School”;
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allowing the redevelopment of the existing elementary school; providing for
conditions of approval; and providing an effective date.
JStaff Rmort on Pan 140. Reso lu.tion on Page 142) Resolution 133, 2007 -
Anspach Effort Plat. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida approving the Anspach Effort Plat; and providing an effective
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X. RESOLUTIONS:
a.
g8at7
8/- effective date.
lStaff ReDort ba Pat e 147. RcsolHtlon OB p ape 149) Resolution 130, 2007 -
Vehicle Purchase Award. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida awarding contracts for the purchase of twenty one
vehicles to Alan Jay Import Center, Garber Chevrolet, Duval Ford, Beck Auto
Sales, and Classic Chevrolet via existing contracts with the Florida Sheriffs
,3= Association, Contract Nos. 07-15-0827 and 06-14-0821; and providing an
c(4
b. JStaff Report on P me 153. Resolution on P ape 192) Resolution 135, 2007
Investment Policy Amendment. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approving an amended Investment Policy; and
providing an effective date.
i
..
C. Dtaff. -14 on Pam 200. Resolution on P apt 2091 Resolution 137, 2007
Florida Municipal Investment Trust. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida authorizing the City of Palm Beach Gardens to
join with other local governmental units as a participant in the Florida Municipal
Investment Trust for the purpose of purchasing shares of beneficial interest in the
.. .
g\ @ trust; and providing an effective date.
/q a* {Staff Report on Pace 213, Ordinance on,Paee 2151 Ordinance 32, 2007 - (lst
reading) Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget Amendment. An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the City of Palm
Beach Gardens’ Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006, and
g\. 3
effective date.
Ordinance 33, 2007 - (lst 4 reading) Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Budget Amendment. An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida amending the City of Palm
Beach Gardens’ Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2007, and
ending September 30,2008, inclusive; and providing an effective date.
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XII. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION:
XIII. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
I Nfi XIV. ADJOURNMENT 8:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any interested party wishes to appeal
any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this public
hearing, such interested persons will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure
that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act md Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing special accommodations in order to participate in this
proceeding are entitled to the provision of certain assistance at no cost, Please call the City
Clerk’s Office at 561-799-4122 no later than 5 days prior to the hearing if this assistance is
required. For hearing impaired assistance, please call the Florida Relay Service Numbers:
800-955-8 771 (TDD) or 800-955-8 770 (VOICE).
NOTE:
All presentation materials must be received by
the City Clerk prior to the presentation to the Council.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Please Print Name: \TO t-tM Cp?tCIA Address: i6r am/r T&z bn. City: F-L OUR Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
Please Name: Print COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Please Print Address: 7fi- tSI,r)Sdd Subject: “fY 0 v&Q/ Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council E Please Print Name: Address: 3 Gcm hw City: v43c 6 Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
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131,2007 - Redevelopment of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary schod. A ~~lution of the City council of the city of Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida apjmvhgthe site plan d a mjor
wmlitional use for the 11.44-acre parcel of land,
generallylocated at the Northeast corner of Holly Drive ad
Riverside Drive, as more particularly described herein, to be
referred to as the ‘Talm Beach Gardens Elementary School”;
allowina the redevelopment of the existing elementary school;
132.2007 - Redevelopment of Allamanda Elementary School. A
&lution of the Cm Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida approving the site plan and a major conditional
use fbr tfte 14.9-acre parcel of land, gmdllyfocated at the
Southwest corner of Allamanda Lane and Nogal Circle, as more
partiduly described herein, to be relimed to as the “Allamanda
Elementary School”; allowing the redevelopment of the existing
elementmy school; providing for conditions of approval; and
providing an effective date.
nmtortPlat. ~RCSORltlOlloftheCiy
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida approVing
lat; and providing an effective date. (POC
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(32) lb establish, impose and enforce water rates and rates and charges for gas, electricity
and all other public utilities or other service, or conveniences, operated, rendered or
mhed by the city, and to enact ordinances for the correction of abuses and to
prevent unjust discrimination and excessive charges by persons and corporations
engaged as common carriers in transporting persons and property or perbrming other
services ofa public nature within the city, pmvided, no franchise term shall exceed
thirty (30) years, and no regulatory power shall be exercised by the city with respect
to any utility or service regulated by the Florida Public Utilities Commission or state
regulatory agencies. Contracts, however, between the City of Palm Beach Gardens and
public utilities companies fixing rates shall be legal and enforceable contra&.
(33) 'Ib have the power of eminent domain, including but not limited to, the power to
purchase, construct, own, maintain, operate, lease or acquire by eminent domain all
local public utilities, including transportation facilities, public off-street vehicular
parking lots and buildings, electric light works, water supply and distribution systems,
and sanitary sewage collection and treatment systems, illuminating or fuel gas sales
and distribution systems.
(34) To declare that all temtory embraced within the corporate limits of said city shall be
a bird sanctuary and to adopt all ordinances necessary to carry this power into effect.
(35) The enumeration of particular powers in this Charter shall not be deemed or held to
be exclusive, but in addition to the powers enumerated herein, implied thereby, or
appropriate to the exercise hereof, said City of Palm Beach Gardens shall have and
may exercise all other powers which are now, or may hereafter be possessed or enjoyed
by cities under the Constitution and general laws of this state, and all ofthe powers of
said city, whether expressed or implied, shall be exercised and embraced in the manner
prescribed in this Charter, or, when not 50 prescribed, then in such manner as may be
prescribed by ordinance or resolution of the council.
(Od. NO. 17,2004,s 5,6-3-04)
ARTICLE VI: ADMINISTRATION AS COUNCIGMANAGER GOVERNMENT
Section 8-1. City manager.
(a) The city council, by a majority vote of its membership, shall appoint a city manager who
shall serve at the pleasure ofthe city council. The city manager shall be appointed on the basis
of executive and administrative qualifications as established by the council. The city manager
need not be a resident af the ciQ at the time of appointment, however, must be a resident
within one year following the appointment. The compensation and benefits of the city manager
shall be as determined by the city council. The city council shall annually review the manager's
performance. The city manager shall designate in writing, filed with the clerk, an individual
who shall perform the duties of the city manager during Mer temporary absence.
8upp. No. 16 Cm26
CHARTER 3 6-1
(b) The city manager shall be the administrative head of the municipal government under
the laws and Charter of the city responsible to the city council for the administration of all city
affairs and employees placed in the manager's charge by or under this Charter or city
ordinances. In the event of hidher absence or disability, the city manager may designate an
employee or other charter officer as the acting city manager limited to the time of the
manager's absence or disabilily.
Supp. No. 16 Cm26.1
CHARTER 8 6-1
(c) The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the proper administration
of all affairs of the city coming under hidher jurisdiction, and to that end the city manager's
powers and duties include:
To see that the laws and ordinances are enforced.
Prepare and submit an annual budget to the city council for its consideration.
lb attend all meetinga of the city council with right to take part in the discussion but
without having a vote.
'Ib recommend to the council for adoption such measures as hdshe may deem
necessary or expedient in the interest of the city. It, keep the city council fully advised
as to the hancial condition and needs of the city and to submit far its consideration
an annual budget.
lb appoint all department heads subject to cobation by the city coundl, to employ
and remove all other employees of the city. Provided further, however, that the city
attorney, city engineer and city auditor shall be appointed and removed in the sole
discretion of the city council with such appointments and removals being based upon
merit and fitness alone.
To make such reports as the city council may requim concerning the operations of the
city departments.
To perform such other duties as may be specified in this charter, by law, or as the city
council may prescribe.
To retain such specialized professional senrices as may be necessary to effectively and
efiiciently conduct the city'a aff'rs in accordance with state and local laws.
No member of the city council shall dictate the appointment of any person to office or
employment by the city manager or in any manner interfere with the city manager or prevent
himher from exercising Mer own judgement in the appointment of officers and employees
in the administra tive service. The council and its members shall deal with city employees
solely through the city manager.
(e) The city council may suspend or remove the city manager by resolution approved by a
majority of the total membership of the city council. The resolution shall set forth the reasons
for suspension or removal. A copy of such resolution shall be served immediately upon the city
manager. The city manger shall have ten calendar days in which to replay thereto in writing,
and upon request, shall be aEorded a public hearing, which shall occur not earlier than ten
days nor later than 15 days after such hearing is requested. After the public hearing, if one was
requested, the city council by a majority vote of its membership may adopt a 6nal resolution
of removal. The city manager shall continue to receive full salary and benefits until the
effective date of the resolution of removal.
(f) By letter or memorandum fled with the city clerk, the city manager shall designate a
city officer or employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of city manager during
the manager's absence or disability. The city council may revoke such designation at any time
and appoint an&= officer or employee of the city to serve until the city manager returns.
(Ord. NO. 9, 1996, 9 3, 7-27-96]
Supp. No. 2 CHT.27
Q 6-2 PALM BEACH GARDENS CODE
Sec. 6-2. City attorney L
(a) The city council, by a majority vote of its membership, shall appoint a city attorney. The
compensation and benefits of the city attorney shall be aa determined by the city council. The
city may appoint a ibm or an individual to serve as the city attorney.
(b) The city attorney shall be the chief legal officer of the city responsible for all legal &aim
ofthe city, and shall me as chieflegal advisor to the city council, the city manager, the citfs
departments and such boards or committees as are placed in the city attorney's charge by the
city council or the city manager. The city attorney's powers and duties shall include:
(1) Preparing or reviewing ae to form and legal sufficiency all contracts, resolutions,
ordinanceg or other documents of the city.
(2) Appointbg such assidant city attorneys to perform the duties ofhie office ae may be
approved by the city manager.
(3) Pnwecuting and dehding all legal or adminbtrative law actions wherein the city is
a party.
(4) Performing such other legal services as may be requetated by the city council or the city
m=w=-
(5) Performing such other duties aa may be required by state law, this charter or
Ordinance.
(c) The dty council or the city manager may ale0 appoint one or more special cod to
s& as legal adviaom to the city council, the city manager and city departments, officers and
mcies with respect to specitic legal proceedings or matters to conduct ciQ afhirs in an
eflicient mmmr in accordance with state law, thi8 charter or ordinance of the city.
(Ord. NO. 9, 1996, 8 3, 7-27-96)
Section 7-1. Merit principle.
AU appointments and promotions of city officers and employees shall be made solely 011 the
basis of merit and fitnese demonstrated by professional evaluation or other evidence of
competence.
(ord. NO. 9, 1996, 8 4, 7-27-96)
Section 7-2. Perronnel eyetena.
Consistent with all applicant federal and state laws, the city council ehall pmvide by
ordinance fir the mation, regulation and maintenance of a personnel system with established
procedures and policies including, but not limited to, nppointmenh, classification and pay
Sum. No. 2
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c CHARTER yj 9-1
plans, promotions, force reduction, removals, working conditions, grievances, relationships
with employee organizations and other policies and procedures necessary to the administra-
tion of the city personnel system.
(Ord. NO. 9,1996,s 4,7-27-96)
ARTICLE VIIk DEPARTMENT HEADS
Section 8-1. Salary, duties, powers and complaint.
The city manager shall establish such departments and appoint such department heads a8
are necessary to the efficient management of the city.
The head of each department in the city government shall have governmental supervision
of such department and shall see that the subordinate officers and employees in such
department comply with and enforce all ordinances, laws and rules relating to the powers and
duties of each department.
All complaints to any department head concerning the failure of that department or any of
its officers or employees to comply with or enforce any ordinance, law or rule of the city shall
be in writing and signed by the complainant. It shall then be the duty of that department head
to investigate the complaint and make a report of hidher findings and recommendations to the
city manager within mn (15) days thereafter or within such longer period of time as the city
manager may grant for good cawe shown.
Any conflict of powers or duties between departments shall be resolved by the city manager.
(Ord. NO. 9,1996, 5,7-27-96)
Section 8-2. Compensation of mayor and council members.
The salaries of the mayor and council members shall be fixed by ordinance, provided,
however, that the council shall not raise the salaries of the city council or the mayor during any
fiscal year in which the ordinance raising salaries is adopted, but it may raise or lower salaries
of all members of future councils, to take effect during the fiscal year following the adoption of
an ordinance to that effect.
(Ord. No. 9, 1996, (5 5, 7-27-96)
ARTICLE M: APPOINTMENT, POWERS AND DUTIES OF CITY OFFICERS
Section 9-1. Powers and duties of the mayor.
The mayor shall preside as chairman at meetings of the city council, shall be recognized as
head of city government for all ceremonial purposes, by the governor for purposes of military
law, for service of process, execution of contracts, deeds and other documents, and as the city
official designated to represent the city in all other governmental meetings, but shall have no
administrative duties except as required to carry out the responsibilities herein. The mayor
shall have a voice and vote in the proceedings of the city council.
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p 9-1 PALM BEACH GARDENS CODE
The vice-mayor shall assume the duties of the mayor during the absence or disability of the
In the absence or disability of both the mayor and vice-mayor, the city council may appoint
mayor.
a chairman pro tem to fuEU the duties and functions of said office.
(Od. NO. 47, 2002, 9 2, 12-19-OW3-11-03)
Section 9-2. Powem and dutiee of the city clerk.
The city clerk shall be in charge of all general office administration involving the day-to-day
business of the city and shall maintain all city records which the city manager may prescribe
by administrative rules of procedure, attest all executory contracts made in behalf of the city
as evidence of authorization of such contracts by the city council; and no executory contracts
made in behalf of the city or to which the city is a party shall be valid unless attested by the
city clerk. me city clerk shall] perform such other duties as the city council may prescribe by
ordinance.
Section 9.5. Powem and dutiee of the city treasurer.
"he city treasurer shall receive, safely keep and disburse, under the direction of the council,
all funds belonging to or under the control of the municipality; shall keep an accurate account
of all receipts and disbursements in such manner as the city manager shall direct. The
treasurer shall deposit funds ofthe city in such banks or trust companies as the city manager
shall from time to time designate; and all checks drawn upon any depository of the city funds
shall be signed by the treasurer unless otherwise provided by resolution of the council, and no
money shall be paid except by check, unless express authority to do so has been ht given to
the treasurer by the city manager. All checks drawn upon depository of city funds shall be
countersigned by those persomi designated by resolution of the city council.
ARTICLE E REMOVAL OF COUNCILMEN
Section 10-1. Procedure.
Any member of the city council of the said city may be removed from office and deprived of
the right to serve as such &cial for misfeasance, nonfeasance, malfeasance or any conduct of
an immoral or criminal nature committed while holding office; but, before any such official
shall be removed and denied the right to perform his official duties, a written complaint shall
be filed with and presented to the city council by some citizen or taxpayer of said city, setting
forth in reasonable detail the offense of which the said official is charged. Such complaint shall
be considered by the city council, and if such council shall determine that the offense charged
is of such nature and gravity as to constitute a ground, or cause, for the removal of such official,
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CHARTER 0 12-1 a the council shall thereupon set a date for the hearing of the said complaint and direct the chief
of police, or some other officer of the city, to give the official so charged written notice of the
date of trial and also deliver to him a copy of the complaint so filed.
Upon the trial of such complaint, testimony ahall be heard by the council, both in support
and in defense of the charges made, and both the complainant and defendant shall have the
right to be represented by counsel; and, if a mqjority of the members ofthe council present at
such hearing shall find and determine that such official is guilty of either or all of the offeaeerr
as charged in the complaint, the council shall thereupon adopt a resolution removing such
official and depriving him of the right to perform hie official dutiea and declaring his ace
vacant; and the said official shall no longer have the privilege of perf" his oScial duties,
hisofficeshallbevacatedandhissucceaeor shallthereafkbeselectedinthemannerprwided
herein.
Upon any trial under the provisions of this article, all witneaees shall give testimony under
oath and any member of the council present at such hearing, or the mayor or the city clerk
shall be authorized to administer oaths.
Section 10-2. Incumbent officer to turn over recorda to auctmasor.
It ahall be the duty of every officer of the city within ten (10) days after the expiration of his
term of office or of his removal therefrom to deliver to hie successor in office, or to such person
as the city council may designate, all books, records, papers, vouchem and property of every
kind in his possession or control belonging to the municipality.
ARTICLE M: RESERVED+
ARTICLE I(II: CREATION OF CITY OFFICES; BONDS OF CITY EMPLOYEES
Section 12-1. Creation of ofticem.
The city council shall have the power and is hereby authorized to create such offices as may,
in its judgment, be necessary for proper operation of the city and may in its judgment abolish
any office created. The city council shall have the power to prescribe the powers, duties and
compensation of all officers and employees of the city except those prescribed by this Charter.
+Editor's note-ord. No. 9-1996,s 10, adopted July 27,1996, repealed the provisions of
former article XI, $8 11-1-11-3, which pertained to finance and taxation, as these provisions
are either gwemed by statute or may be regulated by city ordinance. With respect to Section
3 of Article XI, the city council shall adopt an ordinance governing the procedures for budget
transfers. The fiscal year of municipalities is governed by F.S., section 166.241. With respect
to the city's annual budget, including the submission of a budget by the city manager and its
adoption by ordinance and posting, is governed by ES., section 200.065. The provisiona of
former 49 11-1-11-3 derived from Ord. No. 26, 1975, adopted January 29,1976.
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Section 12-2. Bonds of employees.
Any &cer or employee of the city may be required to give such bond as the council may
premrii by resolution.
Section 18-1. Repamtion and publieation.
' The city manager, at the end ofeachfbcalyear, ehall cause am and complete esamination
and audit of all boake and accounte ofthe city to be made by a certified public accountant and
shall publish the reeults of such examination and audit for information ofthe city council and
the general puMic and in compliance with the general statutea of the State of Florida. The city
council may require, during the fkal yetar, mch other financial reporta as it deems necemary.
tSedon1 161. Mayor, any councilman or any elected official may be recalled.
his or her respective office as provided under the general etatutea of Florida.
The mayor, any councilman or any other elected official may be recalled and removed hm
&don 16-1. Passage or repeal of ordinsmce; petition; procedure.
procedures m provided by general law ofthe State of Florida.
The qualified voters ofthe city &all have the power to institute initiative and referemdm
&tion 17-1. Ragulation by ordinance.
The city council shall, by ordinanq, provide for and regulate the registration of voters and
the conduct of elections in accordance with the general law of Florida.
*State law rsderenc6-Annual audit, F.S. 4 218.32.
tEdhr'r nots-ord. No. 81996,O 7, adopted July 27,1996, repealed the proviaions of
former article XIV, 40 141-169, which pertained to city court, as all municipal courb have
been abolished pursuant to Article V, Section 20(dX4) of the Florida Constituticm. The
provisions of former 44 14-1-14-9 derived from Ord. No. 26,1975, adopted January 29,1976.
$Stab law mferena+Recall d municipal elected officials, ES. 9 100.361.
**State law re&rence-F'lorida election code, F.S. chs. 97-106.
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Florida Construction Lien Law
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Florida Construction Lien Law Brochure (PDF)
A homeowner can protect their investment
According to Florida law, those who work on a property or provide materials, and are not paid-in-
full, have a right to enforce their claim for payment against the property owner. This claim is
known ps a construction lien. If a contractor fails to pay subcontractors or material suppliers or
neglects to make other legally required payments, the people who are owed money may look to
the property owner for payment, even if they have paid the contractor in full. This means if a lien
uld be sold against the will of the owner to pay for labor,
h the contractor may have failed to pay. This page explains
pertains to home construction and remodeling, and provides tips
id construction liens on their property.
Tips for homeowners
When hiring a contractor and the improvements cost more than $2,500, a homeowner should
know the following:
The homeowner may be liable if they pay the contractor and he then fails to pay his
suppliers or contractors. There is a way to protect homeowner: A Release of Lien is a
written statement that removes the homeowner property from the threat of lien. Before
making any payment, the homeowner should be sure to receive this waiver from
suppliers and subcontractors covering the materials used and work performed.
Request from the contractor, via certified or registered mail, a list of all subcontractors
and suppliers who have a contract with the contractor to provide services or materials to
the property.
If the contract calls for partial payments before the work is completed, get a Partial
Release of Lien covering all workers and materials used to that point.
Before making the last payment to a contractor, obtain an affidavit that specifies all
unpaid parties who performed labor, services or provided materials to the property. Make
sure that the contractor obtains releases from these parties before making the final
payment.
remodeling project. The local authority that issues building permits is required to provide
this form. The homeowner mustrecord the form with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the
county where the property being improved is located. Also, post a certified copy at the job
site. (In lieu of a certified copy, the homeowner may post an affidavit stating that a Notice
of Commencement has been recorded. Attach a copy of the Notice of Commencement to
the affidavit.)
In addition, the building department is prohibited from performing the first inspectkip if the
Notice of Commencement is not also filed with the building department. A homeowner
can also supply a notarized statement that the Notice has been filed, with a copy
Always file a Notice of Commencement before beginning a home c@gstructi& or
&$E : attached. *-
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
I0500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410-4698
I Suzanne Archer
' 3 187-D Gardens East Drive
,L- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Re: Public Records Request PRRQS -06-09-0014 1 8
Dear Ms. Archer:
This letter is in response to your public records request for the following information:
Inspection of Notice of Commencements, and date of 1st inspections
in 2005 at Sandalwood for flat re-rliSd2005 at Sandalwood forkfarnard.
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the t@Aha.t the permits for Sandalwood were issued, the State was working under the
order fkom the Governor. As you are aware the City's Policies and Procedures were
circumstances surrounding post-storm recover, a Notice o
that time per this revised procedure and, to my knowledge,
copies of all inspection reports for each roofing permit
revised per that executive order in an effort to secure any and all damaged dwellings as quick1
Commencement
one was not
pulled by Murton Roofing in Sandalwood and all inspection reports for each mansard permit
pulled by Kim Merrill Novak. Each permit's inspection history is detailed on thisreport.
Should you need any fiuther information, please feel free to contact me at 804.7012.
as possible. Due
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ron Ferris, City Manager DATE: September 14,2004
FROM: Todd Engle, Construction Services Director
SUBJECT: Hurricane Frances Temporary Construction Permit Procedures
In accordance with the City of Palm Beach Gardens Executive Order No. 03-2004 the
following construction permitting procedures are effective immediately to ensure the
timely reconstruction and repair of structure damage by Hui-ricane Frances.
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Citizens are advised to only use licensed contractors for repairs. Palm Beach
Gardens Licenses are required for all contractors.
Emergency temporary repairs to mitigate potential losses for buildings or
structures can be carried out immediately without the need for permits. Final
inspections will be required.
Building permits related to hurricane damaged buildings or structures will be
issued as soon as possible and will require basic information associated with the
repairs. No permit fees will be associated with emergency or hurricane repairs.
Building inspections related to hurricane damage are required and will be carried
out as soon as possible. There will be no fee associated with these inspections.
Building inspectors will conduct damage assessments of buildings and structures
and declaring them safe or unsafe. Placards notices will be posted to all unsafe
buildings or structures.
All new construction permits are on hold until further notice. There will be
limited permitting and inspections available for new construction but building
permits and inspections associated with hurricane damage will have priority.
Contractors can apply for permits and schedule inspections through our standard
procedures which will be conducted as staff becomes available. Hardship cases
will be reviewed and prioritized as necessary.
policies will remain in place until October 9, 2004 at which time it will be
evaluated and updated as necessary.
Please direct all questions or concerns to my attention at extension 4276.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
DATE January 25,2005
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Ron Ferris, City Manager
Todd Engle, Construction Services Dir&
Jack Doughney, Community Services Administrator
Bud Brown, Building Official
SUBJECT Hurricane Frances and Jeanne Construction Permit Procedures
In accordance with the City of Palm Beach Gardens Executive Order No. 03-2004,
Ordinances 40 and 41, 2004, the following construction permit procedures wili be
effective 8s of January 25, 2005, to ensure the reconstruction and repair of structures
damaged by Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne.
1. Citizens are advised to only use licensed contractors for repairs. AI1 contractors
are required to obtain a Palm Beach Gardens occupational license.
2. All building permits submitted as of this date, including hurricane damaged
buildings or structures, will be issued using the standard Building Division permit
procedures.
3. Permit fees will not be assessed for repair of hurricane damage related to
residential dwellings only. Proof of hurricane damage will be required at the time
of permit submittal and is subject to review and approval by the Building Official.
All other permits including commercial, new construction, modifications,
upgrades and additions will be assessed the standard building pennit fees.
4. Building inspections related to hurricane damage are required and will be carried
out using the standard Building Division inspection procedures.
5. Roofing contractors that are licensed in other states will be allowed to obtain a
roof repair or re-roof permit only and are required to obtain a PaIm Beach
Gardens occupational license.
These policies will remain in place until further notice.
Please direct any questions or concerns to my attention st extension 4276.
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MEMORANDUM
I January 25,2005 I DATE I To 1 FROM
Ron Fenis, City Manager
Todd Engle, Construction Services Dir&
cc Jack Doughney, Community Services Administrator
Bud Brown, Building Official
SUBJECT Hurricane Frances and Jeanne Construction Permit Procedures
In accordance with the City of Palm Beach Gardens Executive Order No. 03-2004,
Ordinances 40 and 41, 2004, the following construction permit procedures wiil be
effective as of January 25, 2005, to ensure the reconstruction and repair of structures
damaged by Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne.
1. Citizens are advised to only use licensed contractors for repairs. All contractors
are required to obtain a Palm Beach Gardens occupational license.
2. All building pennits submitted as of this date, including hurricane damaged
buildings or structures, will be issued using the standard Building Division permit
procedures.
3. Permit fees will not be assessed for repair of hurricane damage related to
residential dwellings only. Proof of hurricane damage will be required at the time
of permit submittal and is subject to review and approval by the Building Official.
All other permits including commercial, new construction, modifications,
upgrades and additions will be assessed the standard building permit fees.
4. Building inspections related to hurricane damage are required and will be carried
out using the standard Building Division inspection procedures.
5. Roofing contractors that are licensed in other states will be allowed to obtain a
roof repair or re-roof permit only and are required to obtain a Palm Beach
Gardens occupational license.
These policies will remain in place until further notice.
Please direct any questions or concerns to my attention at extension 4276.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
DATE June 27,2005
TO Ron Ferris, City Manager
FROM
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Todd Engle, Construction Services Di / ctfr
Jack Doughney, Community Services Administrator
Bud Brown, Building Official
Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne Construction Permit Procedures SUBJECT
In accordmH:D City of Palm Beach Gardens Executive Order No. 03-2004,
Ordinances 41, 2004, the following construction permit procedures will be
effective a 2005, to ensure the reconstruction and repair of structures
damaged by Humcanes Frances and Jeanne.
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1. Citizens are advised to only use licensed contractors for repairs. All contractors
are required to obtain a City of Palm Beach Gardens occupational license and be
licensed by the State of Florida or Palm Beach County, if applicable.
2. All building permits submitted as of this date, including hurricane damaged
buildings or structures, will be issued using thc standard Building Division permit
procedures and fees.
3. For permits applied for on or after April 1, 2005, the property owner may be
entitled to a refund of permit fees if the permit was issued for repair of hurricane
damage on residential dwellings only. After a final inspection is completed and
approved, the owner may apply for the rehnd in person at the Building Division
and provido proof of liunicane damage which is subject to review and approval
by the Building Official. All other pennits fees including commercial, new
construction, modifications, upgrades and additions will be assessed the standard
building permit fees, and are not eligible for a refund.
These policies will remain in place until hrther notice.
Please direct any questions or concerns to niy attention at extension 7012.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
DATE June 27,2005
TO Ron Ferris, City Manager
FROM Todd EngIe, Construction Services Di / ctQr
cc Jack Doughney, Community Services Administrator
Bud Brown, Building Official
I SUBJECT Humcanes Frances and Jeanne Construction Permit Procedures
In accordance with the City of Palm Beach Gardens Executive Order No. 03-2004,
Ordinances 40 and 41, 2004, the following construction permit procedures will be
effective as of April 1, 2005, to ensure the reconstruction and repair of structures
damaged by Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne.
I. Citizens are advised to only use licensed contractors for repairs. All contractors
are required to obtain a City of Palm Beach Gardens occupational license and be
licensed by the State of Florida or Palm Beach County, if applicable.
2. All building permits submitted as of this date, including humcane damaged
buildings or structures, will be issued using the standard Building Division permit
procedures and fees.
3. For permits applied for on or after April 1, 2005, the property owner may be
entitled to a refund of permit fees if the permit was issued €or repair of hurricane
damage on residential dwellings only. After a final inspection is completed and
approved, the owner may apply for the refbnd in person at the Building Division
and provide proof of humcane damage which is subject to review and approval
by the Building Official. All other permits fees including commercial, new
construction, modifications, upgrades and additions will be assessed the standard
building permit fees, and are not eligible for a refilnd.
These policies will remain in place until further notice.
Please direct any questions or concerns to my attention at extension 7012.
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Date Prepared: September 8,2004
EMERGENCY ORDINAN 40, 004 0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION,
RECONSTRUCTION, AND REPAIR WORK ON STRUCTURES
DAMAGED BY HURRICANE FRANCES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens has been hit by a category 2 hurricane,
resulting in a vast destruction or damaging of buildings, both residential and commercial; and,
WHEREAS, services to the City residents, utility and othewise, have been disrupted;
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and for the safety of the community, that
reasonable accommodations be made to the development review and building permitting
process to assure that construction, reconstruction and repairs will be conducted and
completed in a timely and safe manner; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has been declared a disaster area by the Governor of
the State of Florida, and a State of Emergency exists in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Ordinance is in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is empowered to implement such modifications as
he may deem necessary to the development review and building permitting process to
accommodate the safe and efficient repair and reconstruction of structures damaged by
Hurricane Frances.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption,
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David Levy, Councilmem'6er
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Date Prepared: September 30, 2004
Emergency Ordinance 41,2004
EMERGENCY ORDINA d? E 41, 004
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AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE
CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND REPAIR WORK ON
STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY HURRfCANE FRANCES AND
HURRICANE JEANNE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
IMPLEMENT NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on September 4,2004, the City of Palm Beach Gardens was hit by a
category 2 Hurricane Frances, resulting in a vast destruction or damaging of buildings, both
residential and commercial; and,
WHEREAS, on September 8,2004, the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance
40,2004 relating to construction, reconstntction, and repair work on structures damaged by
Hurricane Frances; and
WHEREAS, on September 25,2004, the City of Palm Beach Gardens was hit by a
second storm. Hurricane Jeanne, resulting in additional destruction or damaging of
buildings, both residential and commercial; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and for the safety of the community that
reasonable accommodations be made to the development review and building permitting
process to assure that construction, reconstruction, and repairs will be conducted and
completed in a timely and safe manner: and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has been declared a disaster area by the Governor
of the State of Florida, and a State of Emergency has been declared in the City: and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Ordinance is in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION I. The City Manager is empowered to implement such modifications as
he may deem necessary to the development review and building permitting process to
accommodate the safe and efficient repair and reconstruction of structures damaged by
Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne.
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Emergency Ordinance 41,2004
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 08-2004
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens has been affected by Hurricane Frances
and Hurricane Jeanne, resulting in a destruction or damaging of buildings, both
residential and commercial; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has been declared a disaster area by the Governor
of the State of Ftorida, and a State of Emergency exists in the City: and
WHEREAS, special operational needs have been created due to the emergency
situation of the past two hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect, preserve, and promote the general health, welfare,
and safety of the Community, and property in the community, it is necessary that the
operations of the Code Enforcement Division be transferred to the Community
Services Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Ronald M. Ferris, City Manager of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, in furtherance of the public health, safety and welfare, and in
accordance with Resolution 202, 2004 do hereby transfer the operations of the Code
Enforcement Division to the Community Services Department, reporting directly to
Jack Dougftney, Community Services Administrator. This Order is hereby declared
effective immediately and shall remain in futl force and effect until rescinded by the
City Manager of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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Ronald b. Ferris City Mahager /
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Dated: September a, 2004
CiTY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 09-2004
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens has been affected by Hurricane Frances
and Hurricane Jeanne, resulting in a destruction or damaging of buildings, both
residential and commercial; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has been declared a disaster area by the Governor
of the State of Florida, and a State of Emergency exists in the City; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of the damage inflicted by these two hurricanes have
rendered it difficult for businesses within the City to comply with the provisions of
Chapter 66, Code of Ordinances which requires payment of occupational license fees
no later than October 1"; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect, preserve, and promote the general health, welfare,
and safety of the community, and to assist local businesses in the recovery process, it
is necessary to extend the deadline for payment of occupational license fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Ronald M. Ferris, City Manager of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, in furtherance of the public health, safety and welfare, and in
accordance with Resolution 202, 2004 do hereby extend the deadline for payment of
occupational license fees from October 1, 2004 to November 1, 2004. This Order is
hereby declared effective immediately.
RonaldlM. Ferris City Manager /
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Dated: September a, 2004
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Florida Construction Lien Law ----______
Florida Construction Lien Law Brochure (PDF)
A homeowner can protect their investment
According to Florida law, those who work on a property or provide materials, and are not paid-in-
full, have a right to enforce their claim for payment against the property owner. This claim is
known as a construction lien. If a contractor fails to pay subcontractors or material suppliers or
neglects to make other legally required payments, the people who are owed money may look to
the property owner for payment, even if they have paid the contractor in full. This means if a lien
is filed against the property, it could be sold against the will of the owner to pay for labor,
materials or other services, which the contractor may have failed to pay. This page explains
Florida Statute 71 3, Part 1, as it pertains to home construction and remodeling, and provides tips
on how a property owner can avoid construction liens on their property.
Tips for homeowners
When hiring a contractor and the improvements cost more than $2,500, a homeowner should
know the following:
The homeowner may be liable if they pay the contractor and he then fails to pay his
suppliers or contractors. There is a way to protect homeowner: A Release of Lien is a
written statement that removes the homeowner property from the threat of lien. Before
making any payment, the homeowner should be sure to receive this waiver from
suppliers and subcontractors covering the materials used and work performed.
Request from the contractor, via certified or registered mail, a list of all subcontractors
and suppliers who have a contract with the contractor to provide services or materials to
the property.
If the contract calk for partial payments before the work is completed, get a Partial
Release of Lien covering all workers and materials used to that point.
0 Before making the last payment to a contractor, obtain an affidavit that specifies all
unpaid parties who performed labor, services or provided materials to the property. Make
sure that the contractor obtains releases from these parties before making the final
payment.
Always file a Notice of Commencement before beginning a home construction ora
remodeling prqect. The local authority that issues building permits is required to proviq
this form. The hweowner mustrecord the form with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in th6
county where the property being improved is located. Also, post a certified copy at the job
site. (In lieu of a certified copy, the homeowner may post an affidavit stating that a Notice
of Commencement has been recorded. Attach a copy of the Notice of Commencement to
the affidavit.)
0 In addition, the building department is prohibited from performing the first inspection if the
Na(i of Commencement is not also filed with the building department. A homeowner
can also supply a notarized statement that the Notice has been filed, with a copy
attached.
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Application Date: Permit Number: @\lG
Appllcation for Buildlng Permlt and Certificate of Occupancy
Anypamtt issued hevgwrrkr sbdl became mr/l md &d UJCSS tvnsbvcbon
har ccmnamd M&h si.. (6) mmhs of he dsta of llarmmr.
Pmperty Conb.01 Number: 52-43-42-07-02-1 07-0071,0072,0073,0074
Base flood Elevation: FTd zone:
3239 Gardens East Drive, Units A, B, C & D Slte Address: SubdMsion: Meridian Park
Construction Type: Hurricane Repairs Occupancy Type: Residential
Square Footage: 2800 Improvement Cost. $2,500
%tdalwood Association phone: (561) 236-9598
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Owner Add&: C/O Jupiter Management, 1340 U.S. #l, StFmm
Phone: (561)262-0619
Contiactor Address: B.0, Box 426 Jqpiter. FL 33 468
Ctty oa: Description of Work To Be Performed: Remme & Repair hrhne damacre
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, hereby certify that the above Information Is true and correct.
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flre Impact:
Police Impad: Recreation mpact:
Art In PuMk Phces:
Road Impact:
Tralning Surcharge:
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County Fees:
Road Impact:
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Parks hpad:
Library Impact:
Schools Impad.
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CONTRACTOR LISTTNG
SANDALWOOD
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MERIDIAN PARK
ELECTRICAL
COUNTY: 2004 - 08253
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33420
COUNTY: 1990 - 13584
15758 95TH AVE. NORTH
JUPITER, FL 33458
COUNTY: 2003 - 12955
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GROWTH MANAGEMENTlBUlLDiNG DlVSlON
10500 N, MILITARY TRAIL, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
BUILDING PERMIT r
62175
Palm Beach Gardens, F
Block: 107 Section: 2
2,500.00 Total Fees:
Amount Paid: Date Paid:
Name; John G wan Garpentry, inc
1: Before any building is occupied, it will be necessary to secure a certificate of occupancy.
Before building construction is started, approved sanitary facilities for workmen shall be provided.
Permits shall become null and void if authorized work is not started within six months of issue date.
Irl coneideration of tha granting of this permit, the ower and builder agree to construct this building in kll mmplianw with the Building and Zoning codes
, of ths City of Palm Beach Gardens and further agree that if any question may arise to the meaning of said codes, thet they ydll accept the offidale Interpretation of said codes and all other codes and be governed accordingly.
MANDATORY: Post permit and drawings on site
For Fire Inspections, please call 799-4306
24 Hour notice for inspections. Call (561) 799-4283
.Call between 7:OO & 7:45 on the morning of the inspection for a time
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
TH JOG ROAD - ROOM 2W-61
LM BEACH, FL 3341 1-2741
COMPANY NAME: Tart’s Artistic Concrete Resurfacing
ADDRESS: 1407 S.W. 7th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972
LOCATION: m-i mT 07133fl1 - 0
Numerous Units, Sandlexood Community CASE#
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT AN INVESTIGATION REVEALSTHATYOU ARE IN
VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 67-1876 (SPECIAL ACT) LAWS Of FLORIDA AS AMENDED:
-5 SECTION 1qA) Engaging in the business or acting in the capacity of a-
contractor without having met the provisions of the Special Act. I:
SECTION lO(BH1) Advertising to the public by means of a
that said person/firm is a
Contractor, or is qualified to engage in the business as a Contractor without having met the
provisions of the Special Act.
A COPY OF THE SPECIAL ACT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR CAN 8E OBTAINED BY VISITING:
www.pbcgov.com/prWont ractorr:
REQUIREMENTS FOR CORRECTION
CEASE engaging in the business of acting in the capacity of a_concrp+
CEASE advertising to the public as a
vnrminn K PI - ,-- Contractor
Contractor until propzrly certified
until properly certified in Palm Beach County.
in Palm Beach County.
NOTICE: Unless you am a Certifiecf Contractor, you may only work in the above trade as an “employee”
wherein you receive compensation from and are under the supervision and control of an employer who
deducts your F.I.C.A., withholding tax, and provides Workers Compensation, all as prescribed by law.
- corm and pour Airconditioner Pads, Said invoice billing 5
vork can only be contracted for and ~edforrned bv a PertlPied Concrete
Fornina & P-ncr Clonmrtor. A Seuch QFh,e record.; showc; vnu do
DOSS~SJ a,nY such c ertification. Th erefore. YOU FO mm itted the crime of
contractina without certification.
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Upon request, the information contained in this notice can be made available in an alternative format,
RGV. 06/07 Dtstributlon: Wte-Respondent YCUOW -Office Plnk-Investigator
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LlCENSiNG BOARD
QF PALM BEACH COUNTY
2300 NORTH JOG ROAD - ROOM 2W-61
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 3341 1-2741
TO: DATE: December 17, 2007 Mr. Craig P. Tart
COMPANYNAME: Tart’s Artistic Concrete Resurfacinq
ADDRESS: 1407 S.W. 7th Avenue, Okeechobee. FL 34972
Numerous Units, Sandlewood Community LWATION:p # *I rtd 1
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIREDTHAT AN INVESTlGATIUN REVEALS TMATYOtl ARE fff
WOLATION OF CHAPTER 67-1876 (SPECIAL ACT) LAWS OF FLORIDA AS AMENDED:
SECTION lO(A)
SECTION 1 O(B)(l)
Engaging in the business or acting in the capacity of a
contractor without having met ttre provisions of the S
Advertising to the publlc by mans of a
&at said person/fm is a,
Contractor, or is quaiified to engage in the business as 8 Contmotor without having met the
provisions of the Special Act.
A COPY OFTHE SPECSAL ACT IS AVAflABLE UPON REQUEST’ OR CAN BE OBTAINED 8Y VISITING:
wuvw.pw*~~w~~
REQ UIREMEWS FOR CO RRECT1ON
% CEASE engaging in the business or acting in the capacity of a- 1 t
CEASE advertising to the publk as a
0
Gontmctor
until properly certified in Palm Bsach County.
In Palm 8each County.
NOTEE: Unless you are a Certified Contractor, you may only work in the abwe trade as an ‘employee”
wheretn you receive compensation from and are under the supervision and control of an employer who
dducts your F.I.C.A., withholding tax, and provides Workers Compensation. all as prescribed by law.
Contractor until property certified
WCkYhis office is in posse-sin- a cn~y of vpur Mar& 8. 71304
invoice for the remoyal of drywall. in various units throughout the
Sandlewood Community. Said wcxk can onLy be contracted for and performec
XP VOI~ coet.w3 rrime nf
contractina without; certification.
Upon request, the information contained in this notice can be made available in an alternative format.
REV. 06/07 Disbibutton: White-Respondent Yellow-Office Fink-InvesUgator
The 2007 Florida Statutes
u_tLe !&ed%&kE
XULI DER NITIONS; GENERAL PENALTIES; REGISTRATION OF Wket
CRIMINALS CIUMES
775, i 5 Time lirnttations; $enera1 time timitations; exceptions.--
(1) A prosecution for a capital fekm,a life felony, or a felony that resulted in a death may be.
commenced at any time. If the death penalty is held to be unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme
Court or the United States Supreme Court, all crimes designated as capital felonies shatl be considered
life felonies for the purposes of this section, and prosecution for such crimes may be commenced at any
ttme.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, prosecutions for other offenses are subject to the
following periods of limitation:
(a) A prosecution for a felony of the first degree must be commenced within 4 yean after it is
committed.
(b) A prosecution for any other felony must be commenced wkhin 3 years after it is committed.
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committed.
(p). A prosecution for a misdemeanor of the second degree or a noncriminal violation must hrr
commenced within 1 year after it is committed.
(3) An offense is committed either hen every element has occurred or, if a tegisbtive purpose to
prohibit a continuing course of conduct plainfy appears, at the time when the course of conduct or the
defendant's complicity therein is terminated. Time starts to rtrn on the day after the offense is
committed.
(4)(a) Prosecution on a charge on which the defendant has previously bm arrested or served with a
summons is commenced by the fiiing of an indictment, information, or other charging document.
(b) A prosecution on a charge on whfch the defendant has not previously been arrested or served with a
summons is commenced when either an indictment or information is filed, provided the caplas,
summons, or other process issued on such indictment or information is executed without unreasonabie
delay, In determining what is reasonable, inabitity to locate the defendant after diligent search or the
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2300 North Jog Road
Wax Palm Beach, FL334ll-2741
(561) 237-5000
planrung Division 233-5300
zoning Division 233-5200
Building Dhwion 233-5100
code Enfoxcement 235-5500
ConuacrOr Certification 233-5525
Mminisvrrion OfpIce 2335005
Executiw OfFtce 233-5228
www.pbcifov..mmlprb
Burt Aaronson
Jess R Santamatia
December 1 81h, 2007
Suzanne E. Archer
3187 Gardens East Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Re: Tart's Artistic Concrete Resurfacing
Dear Ms. Arzhsr:
Thank you, for bringing the twu invoices to my attention. Your suspicions
were correct, Tart's Artistic Concrete Resurfacing, in fact, did not possess
the required certifications to submit the invoices you copied me with.
Mr. Tart met with me, today, at my office. He understands his vioiation and
is now lawfully certified. He did state that work was stopped by the HOA
and the amounts shown on the contracts were not paid in full.
Contracting withuut required certification is a misdemeanor of the first
degree. However, his violations of law are well past the statute of lim'@tions
to commence any prosecution (Piease see attached F.S. 775.15). tn Ibu of
that fact, Mr. Tart was issued Notices of Violation for his two contracts,
There is no further action this office can take against Mr. Tart.
If I can be of further assistance, in this matter, please don't hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely, R"
RONAtm'S. LEWIS
Senior Field Investigator
Phone## 561 233.5537 FAX 561.233.5554
f -% lo 04: os o8:53a CRAIG TRRT
1407 S.W. 7TH AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974
Phone 561-662-4507
Office 863-763-3694
February 4,2005
INVOICE
Submit to:
Attention: Stephen Skakandy
Phone number: 561 -743-4607
Fax number: 561 -743-4625
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Air Conditioner pads.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Form and Pour Air Conditioner Pads
43” x 30”.
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1407 S.W. 7TH AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974
Phone 561-662-4507
Office 863-763-3694
February 4,2005
INVOICE
Submit to:
Attention: Stephen Skakandy
Phone number 561 -7434607
Fax number: 561 -743-4625
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Air Conditioner pads.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Form and Pour Air Conditioner Pads
43" X 30".
CMG P. i TART
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863-763-3694 P-2
1407 S.W. 7TH~~~~~~
OKEECHOSEE, FLORJDA 34972
Phone 561-662-4507
OZce 863-763-3654
Jupiter h.1 anagement
Attention: Stephen Skakarldy
1340 U.S. Hwy 1. Suite. 102
Jupiter, F1
Phone number: 931-743-4607
Fax number: 561-743-4625
JOB LOCATION:
SANDLEWOOD
P&M BEACH GARDENS, FL
Description of Contract signed at beginning of project.
This includes amount due that w'as not paid at beginning of projec\ that is now required.
See figures below.
The removal of a11 drywall and construction .<>
3.)
4.1
5 -1
Haul away all materials that are removed.
Remove a/c vents and replace when drywall is replaced.
Clean units before drywall crews enter units.
Note: Cost for above job description per unit.
Cost if original kitchen cabinets have to be removed per unit.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR 248 UNITS:
DEPOSIT REQUIRED PWOR TO BEGhWING PROJECT:
DEPOSIT RECENe PRIOR TO BEGINMNG PROJECT:
REMAINDER REQtTiRED NOW
Draws invoiced after 'completion of each unit
s 1,300.00
$ 1,600.00
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hurricane victims from PBG By DebbieC
I read Mr. Sedore's article regarding Sandalwood Estates and the dt
sustained from the hurricanes. This e-mail could not be sent to him
hoping you could pass it on.
I live right around the corner from Sandalwood Estates, in another E
Devosta building, the first phase which is Sandalwood, off Gardens
Drive.
The same as Sandalwood Estates, we at Sandalwood also got slarr
the hurricanes with our insurance being over the $12,000,000.00 in
and continues climbing every day. We received the same type of da
Sandalwood Estates. The term "Build Solid" is far from the truth. Thl
put drywall on the exterior walls that were hidden by the mansord ro
lost any shingles at all, the driving rains would hit the dry wall causir
crumble and then flood your home.
The association at Sandalwood is in the repair stage and trying to IY
forward but the City of Palm Beach Gardens is insisting on redoiwi
IectricShd driving the cost of repairs out of range of the insurance f! itizens. They are insisting on us bringing all units up to cclalc. lmag
are trying to get these homes repaired for the homeowners to get b;
"normal" life but the city is wanting us to do approximately 10-15,001
electric work in order to get this show on the road. The types of rep;
our development has to do is"
reroof all 62 buildings and repair the mansord roofs on all 248 units.
the a/c units On all 248 Units as the majority (1 in every building shifl
causing to damage the roof and leave the hole in the roof where the
in the home) of the a/C units were twisted and on several buidling sc
actually was blown from the roof. We have to "gut" several units whi
rem^? all wall in every room due to mold caused from water in1
Due to the location Of the a/c units, 95% of all units have damage to
bathrooms as well as the circuit breaker box located under the stair!
structure insurance covers the unrlnisnea arywaii ai IU ut lyll~u~ u-- -
tile work. The majority of the homes will have to have the tiles on tht
the shower and tub area replaced as well as a new ciruit breaker ba
development has passed an amendment to relocate the alc to the g
that next time we will not have this type of distruction. We also have
to have our mansords replaced with different material to protect US f
driving rain. These storms have caused our subdvision to crumble -
the city to help us in this time of need. I myself have lived here sincc
and noone has told me that my electric was not up to code. why arc using this time to force this on us. These people need to come homl
want to repair, not rebuild. Our insurance company Will not Pay for tl
need to replace hurricane damage - not get UP to code at this time.
passed the inspections years ago - it is not our fault.
Debbie Chase, President of the Homeowners Association
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A -9- ALL EWS, LETTERS, FAXES, MEMOS, DOCUMENTED CONVERSATIONS
Relating to SANDALWOOD /MERIDJAN PARK /
Any and all related to it :
BETWEEN:
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS BLDG DEPT. (Bud Brown, Todd Engle, Doug
Wise, & any other city official, Etc.)
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 1
I &
E€ILLEY & WYANT-CORTEZ, PA (THEIR OFFICES/OR ANY & ALL OF
. THE ATTORNEYS, LEGAL ASSISTANT ETC.) ..
BETWEEN THE DATES: SeDtember 15,2004 THRU November 25,2007 -- - .- -
2. There is a charge of $1 per certified c~py of a pnbk retard
ADDrnSL 3187 -- 'GARDENS E DRZVE, PALM BEACH
Inspection of records
for permits for : ELECTRICAL WORK on any and all townhomes properties.
Any and all : SANDAL WOOD/ MERIDIAN PARK
Applications
(Gardens E & Meridian Way N.S. etc)
Between the Dates: Sept 2004 thru November 26,2007
NUTICE:
1,
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Single-sided c0pi.s shall be furnished upon payment of 15 cents per page, 20 cents
for doubIe-sided copies- ...
2. There is a charge of $1 per certified copy of a pubtie record.
3. Records requested to be inspected, examined or copied pursmirt to Elorida Statute
119.07f11 requiring extensive use of inhrmation technology I-~SQIU-EES or extensive cieritaf
or super/isory assistance by City persono& will be charged, in addition to the actual cost
of dupficatim, the actual. lahar cost a€ the personnel proy-iding the seTyic~,
Comcist Webmail - Email Message
From: Jennifer Mikulski <jmikulski@pbgfl.comr
To: "'searcher@adeIphia.net"' <searcher@adeIphia.net>
CC: "'Propertee@comcast.net'" <Propertee@comcast.net>
Subject: Public Records Requested information
Date: Thursday, December 06, 2007 11 :19:49 AM
Page 1 of 1
Suzanne,
Good morning. Attached is a response letter to one of the records requests submitted last week. The other two
items attached are listings of permits that may have required some sort of electrical work for both Sandalwood
or Meridian Park during the timeframe requested, as outlined in your second public records request. We can
provide more detail to the items listed on those two listings, upon your request. As you know, if we need to make
copies of any information, they will be subject to the City's standard copy fees. Please let me know if you would
like us to pull more detail on any of the information contained in the listings.
Thank you.
Jennifer Mikulski
Resource Manager
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
www.pbgfl.com
56 1.804.701 1
561.799.4211 (fax)
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PLEASE NOTE Florida has a very broad public records law Most written communications to or from local officials regarding city business .%e public records available to the
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December 3,2007
Suzanne Archer
3 187-D Gardens East Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Re: Public Records Request
.Dear Ms. Archer:
This letter is in response to your public records request for the following information:
ALL EMAILS, LETTERS, FmS, MEMOS, DOCUMENTED CONVERSATIONS
relating to SANDAL WOOD/MERIDIAN PARK: any and all related to it between the City
of Palm Beach Gardens and Hilley h Wyant-Cortet, PA between the dates of September
Is, 2004 and November 25,2007.
The City of Palm Beach Gardens responded to three previous requests for the same information
as follows: PRRQ-06-05-000853 (May 2006); PRRQ-06-06-00 10 17 (June 2006); and PRRQ-06-
08-001285 (August 2006). Your acknowledgement of receiving this information was made by
receipt of payment for the information provided. Since this time, there has been no additional
correspondence, etc., with this party.
Should you need any further information, please feel free to contact me at 804.70 12.
U Todd Engle, P.E.
Construction Services Director
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