City of Fort Lauderdale
REGULAR AGENDA
July 21, 1998
6:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Invocation: Dr. David George Berry, First Presbyterian Church

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes and Agenda: July 7, 1998

PRESENTATIONS

1. The Mayor and City Commissioners will present an Expression of Sympathy to the families of Philip William Beck, Daniel Deaner, and Vicki Bayne.

2. Eugene Pettis, Vice Chairman of the South Florida Water Manage- ment District will present to the Mayor and City Commission a check for $270,000 for grant funding of the City's Aquifer Storage and Recovery System Project.

3. The Mayor and City Commissioners will present a Proclamation for "National Night Out" to be observed August 4, 1998.

4. The Mayor and City Commissioners will present a Commendation to Peg Buchan, Chief Operating Officer of Whitbread Race Americas, Inc.

5. The Mayor and City Commissioners will present a Commendation to Ralph Marrinson, President of Whitbread Race Americas, Inc.

CONSENT AGENDA

Those matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not expected to require review or discussion. Items will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. If discussion is desired by any Commissioner or member of the public, however, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

Event Agreement - Blues Block Party & Pig Roast . . . . . . . . (M-1)

A motion authorizing and approving the execution of an Insurance, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Downtowner Saloon, Inc. to indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City from any liability in connection with the Blues Block Party & Pig Roast to be held Saturday, August 22, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Downtowner, 10 South New River Drive East.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1309 from City Manager.

Event Agreement - Gatorade Triathlon/Beach Soccer . . . . . . . (M-2)

A motion authorizing and approving the execution of an Insurance, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement with South Florida Striders Road Runner Club of America to indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City from any liability in connection with the Gatorade Triathlon/Beach Soccer to be held Saturday, August 1, 1998 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 2, 1998 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and further authorizing the closing of the eastbound curb lane of East Sunrise Boulevard from the Birch State Park exit to A-1-A, the southbound curb lane of A-1-A from East Sunrise Boulevard to the South Beach Parking Lot, the northbound curb lane of A-1-A from the South Beach Parking Lot to East Sunrise Boulevard, and the west- bound curb lane of East Sunrise Boulevard from A-1-A to Birch State Park, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1293 from City Manager.

Event Agreement - National Night Out Against Crime. . . . . . . (M-3)

A motion authorizing and approving the execution of an Insurance, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Croissant Park, Edgewood, Poinciana Park, and River Oaks Civic Associations to indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City from any liability in connection with the National Night Out Against Crime to be held Tuesday, August 4, 1998 from 6 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; further authorizing the closing of the following roads from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to conduct parades: Croissant Park - beginning in the 300 block of S.W. 13 Street and proceeding south on S.W. 4 Avenue to Bryant Peney Park; Edgewood - beginning at Wesley Chapel, proceeding north on S.W. 15 Avenue to S.W. 29 Street, east to S.W. 12 Avenue, north to the continuation of S.W. 29 Street, east to S.W. 8 Avenue, north to S.W. 28 Street, east to S.W. 4 Avenue, and north to end at Bryant Peney Park; Poinciana Park - beginning at Poinciana Park, proceeding west on SE 21 Street to Andrews Avenue, south to S.W. 22 Street, and west to end at Bryant Peney Park; River Oaks - beginning at Southland Shopping Center, proceeding north on S.W. 9 Avenue to S.W. 20 Street, east to S.W. 4 Avenue, and south to end at Bryant Peney Park; and further authorizing the closing of the following roads bordering Bryant Peney Park from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: S.W. 21 Street and 22 Street from S.W. 4 Avenue to S.W. 3 Terrace, and S.W. 3 Terrace from S.W. 21 Street to S.W. 22 Street.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1310 from City Manager.

Event Agreement - Las Olas Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (M-4)

A motion authorizing and approving the execution of an Insurance, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Las Olas Association, Inc. to indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City from any liability in connection with Las Olas Live to be held Thursday, July 23 and August 27, 1998, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and further authorizing the closing of the north and sound sides of S.E. 8 and 9 Avenues from East Las Olas Boulevard to the alley, from 6:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23 to 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, and from 6:30 a.m. Thursday, August 27 to 7:00 a.m. Friday, August 28, 1998.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1292 from City Manager.

Event Agreement - Las Olas Riverfront Grand Opening . . . . . . (M-5)

A motion authorizing and approving the execution of an Insurance, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Las Olas Riverfront Associates Limited Partnership to indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City from any liability in connection with the Las Olas Riverfront Grand Opening to be held Thursday-Sunday, July 30 through August 2, 1998 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight; and further authorizing the closing of Las Olas Riverfront Circle (Brickell Avenue) from S.W. 2 Street to South Andrews Avenue, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Saturday, August 1, 1998.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1345 from City Manager.

Joint Investigation/Disbursement of Funds - O.R. No. 96-95216 - $58,345.60 U.S. Currency. . . . . . (M-6)

A motion authorizing the equitable disbursement of funds, with each participating law enforcement agency to receive $5,834.56.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-7-4 from City Attorney.

Joint Investigation/Disbursement of Funds - O.R. No. 97-64423 - $7,498.40 U.S. Currency . . . . . . (M-7)

A motion authorizing the equitable disbursement of funds, with each
participating law enforcement agency to receive $374.94.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-7-3 from City Attorney.

Joint Investigation/Disbursement of Funds - O.R. No. 96-208793 - $119,884.80 U.S. Currency. . . . . (M-8)

A motion authorizing the equitable disbursement of funds, with each participating law enforcement agency to receive $5,994.24.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-7-2 from City Attorney.

Contract Award - Recreational Design and Construction, Inc. - Project 15290 - Annie Beck and Victoria Park Renovations. . . . . . . . . . . . (M-9)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with Recreational Design and Construction, Inc. in the amount of $92,193 for the Annie Beck and Victoria Park renovations.

Funds: $92,193 from P15290 and transfer $5,000 from P15140 (ADA
Improvements)

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1236 from City Manager.

Contract Award - Majestic Group Enterprises, Inc. - Project 15020 - Landscape Improvements/Colee Hammock Park . . . (M-10)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with Majestic Group Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $122,409 for landscape improvements at Colee Hammock Park, 1500 Brickell Avenue.

Funds: Transfer $122,409 as follows: $67,500.30 from P15040.340 (ADA Improvements) and $10,000 from P15400.340 (GOB Project Reserve) to P15020.340; and $22,492 from POO445.326 (Security Lighting for Parks Recap) to P15020.339.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1239 from City Manager.

Fiscal Year 1997/98 Budget Amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (M-11)

A motion amending the FY 1997/98 budget to authorize increased expenditures as reflected in the proposed balanced budget.

Funds: Transfer from General Fund Contingencies or Retained Earnings in other funds.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1307 from City Manager.

Schedule Date for Public Hearings on the Budget - Fiscal Year 1998/99 . . . . . . (M-12)

A motion scheduling the hearing date to consider the proposed millage rate and the City's FY 1998/99 tentative budget on September 9, 1998 at 6:00 p.m., and scheduling the hearing date to consider the final millage rate and the City's FY 1998/99 final budget on September 23, 1998 at 6:00 p.m.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1306 from City Manager.

Disaster Relief Funding Agreement - Florida Department of Community Affairs (FEMA) - February 2, 1998 Storm - Jimmy Evert Tennis Center . . (M-13)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with the Florida Department of Community Affairs (FEMA) to recover damages incurred at the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center on February 2, 1998.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1315 from City Manager.

Waive City Commission Request for Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition - Olde Towne Square - Allan Hooper . . . . . . . . . (M-14)

At the July 13, 1998 Historic Preservation Board voted 6-0 to approve the following request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demoli- tion.
Applicant: Olde Towne Square/Allan Hooper
Request: Demolition of Existing Building
Location: 200 S.W. 2 Street

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1291 from City Manager.

Change Order No. 2 - W.G. Mills - Project 9640 - Holiday Park Phase I Improvements. . . . . . . . (M-15)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute Change Order No. 2 with W.G. Mills in the credit amount of $4,300 for modification of the work for Holiday Park Phase I Improvements.

Funds: Credit $4,300 to P9640

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1242 from City Manager.

Sanitary Sewer Agreement - The Salvation Army . . . . . . . . . (M-16)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute a sanitary sewer agreement with The Salvation Army, located at the intersection of N.W. 18 Avenue and Broward Boulevard, to allow connection of their proposed wastewater system to the existing City force main.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-730 from City Manager.
Easement - Florida Power and Light - Project 9640 - Holiday Park Phase I Improvements. . . . . . . . (M-17)

A motion approving the execution and delivery of a 12-foot easement to Florida Power and Light for underground improvements and above ground transformers at Holiday Park.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1233 from City Manager.

No Cost Lease Agreement - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) - Right-of-Way at Federal Highway (U.S. 1) . . . . . . . (M-18)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute a 20-year no cost agreement to lease from the FDOT the right-of-way at U.S. 1 above the Henry E. Kinney (New River) Tunnel between Las Olas Boulevard and the New River.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1232 from City Manager.

Contract Award - United Underground Contractor Corporation - Project 10017 - Storm Sewer Replacement/N.W. 16 Street. . . . . (M-19)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with United Underground Contractor Corporation in the amount of $18,796.36 for the replacement of a storm sewer at N.W. 16 Street.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1224 from City Manager.

Contract Award - GE Team Controls Project 9987 - SCADA System/Executive Wellfield . . . . . . . . (M-20)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with GE Team Controls in the amount of $363,186.76 for the construc- tion of a SCADA System for the Executive Wellfield.

Funds: Transfer $363,186.76 from POO392 (Process Control/Office Automation) to P9987.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1296 from City Manager.

Contract Award - RIC-Man International, Inc. - Project 9779 - Northwest Industrial Area Sanitary and Storm Sewer Expansion Project. . . . . . . . . . . (M-21)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with RIC-Man International, Inc. in the amount of $4,215,000 for the construction of sewer and stormwater improvements in the Northwest Industrial Area.

Funds: Transfer $4,215,000 as follows: $450,000 from POO380 (Stormwater Recapitalization); $450,000 from POO382 (New Stormwater Management Facilities); $110,000 from Asphalt Contract; $500,000 from POO402 (Wastewater Forcemain Recapitalization); $500,000 from POO144 (Wastewater Pumping Station Recapitalization); and $2,000,000 from POO397 (Peele Dixie Rehabilitation) to PO9779.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1281 from City Manager.

Change Order No. 1 - Youngquist Brothers - Project 9771 - Fiveash Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) System . . . . . . . (M-22)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute Change Order No. 1 with Youngquist Brothers in the amount of $13,264.40 for work associated with construction of the ASR System at the Fiveash Water Treatment Plant.

Funds: Transfer $13,264.40 from POO398 (Fiveash Rehabilitation) to PO9771.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1282 from City Manager.

Amendment to Agreement - Flynn Engineering Services, P.A. - Project 9640 - Holiday Park Phase I Improvements. . . . . . . . (M-23)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an amendment to the agreement with Flynn Engineering Services, P.A., in an amount not to exceed $4,300 for design services for the Phase I improvements to Holiday Park.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1234 from City Manager.

Change Order No. 3 - Colonna Construction, Inc. - Project 9861-A - Median Construction on N.E. 55 Street. . . . . (M-24)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute Change Order No. 3 with Colonna Construction in the amount of $8,530 for the construction of a median on N.E. 55 Street.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1226 from City Manager.

Contract Award - Majestic Group Enterprises, Inc. - Project 15020 - Landscape Improvements/Colee Hammock Park . . . (M-25)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with Majestic Group Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $122,409 for landscape improvements at Colee Hammock Park, 1500 Brickell Avenue.

Funds: Transfer $122,409 as follows: $67,500.30 from P15040.340 (ADA Improvements) and $10,000 from P15400.340 (GOB Project Reserve) to P15020.340; and $22,492 from POO445.326 (Security Lighting for Parks Recap) to P15020.339.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1239 from City Manager.

Task Order - Carr Smith Corradino (General Civil Engineer Consultant) - State Road 84 Corridor Study . . . . . . (M-26)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Task Order with Carr Smith Corradino in the amount of $50,000 to be paid by Broward County for a corridor study of State Road 84.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1241 from City Manager.

Amendment to Agreement and Task Order - Carr Smith Corradino (General Civil Engineer Consultant) - Project 8402 - Planning Services/Executive Airport Building. . . . . . . . . . (M-27)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an Amendment to the Agreement and a Task Order with Carr Smith Corradino in an amount not to exceed $87,000 for planning services related to an Administration and Multi-Purpose Building at Executive Airport.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1235 from City Manager.

Reconveyance of a Portion of an Easement (Pursuant to FS 255.22) - L & L of Fort Lauderdale, Inc. - South Andrews Avenue/S.E. 9 Street . . . . . (M-28)

A motion authorizing the execution and delivery of an easement pursuant to Section 255.22 of the Florida Statutes, reconveying a portion of an easement along South Andrews Avenue at S.E. 9 Street/ 888 South Andrews Avenue to L & L of Fort Lauderdale, Inc.

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1237 from City Manager.

Contract Award - Paramount Engineering, Inc. - Project 9922 - Lauderdale Manors Swale Improvements . . . . . . (M-29)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with Paramount Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $273,512.89 for swale improvements in the Lauderdale Manors neighborhood.

Funds: Transfer the following to P9922: $200,000 (CDBG Funds); $770 (CDBG 1997/98 NCIP Matching Funds); $8,500 (PO9968.331, NCIP Lauderdale Manors); $15,015 (P15130.340 Parks GOB Tree Planting Program); $75,715 (POO382, New Stormwater Manage- ment Facilities); $2,000 (Lauderdale Manors Neighborhood Association); and $18,000 (General Fund Contingencies).

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1319 from City Manager.

Contract Award - B.K. Marine Construction, Inc. - Project 9712 - S.E. 15 Street Boat Ramp Improvements. . . . . . (M-30)

A motion authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement with B.K. Marine Construction, Inc. in the amount of $328,846.32 for reconstruction of boat ramps and repair of piers and seawall at the S.E. 15 Street Boat Rampa and Marine Patrol facility.

Funds: Transfer the following to P9712331: $9,497.70 (POO387.331, New River Docks); $40,000 (PO9954.331, Cordova Road Seawall); $35,000 (PO9838.331, S.E. 15 Street Boat Ramp); and $56,000 (POOO64, CIP Contingency). Transfer the following to P9712.324: $87,750 (PO9837.326, Marina Police Substation Docks and Ramp).

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1230 from City Manager.

Emergency Shelter Grant Funds - Homeless Assistance Funding . . . . . . . . . . . (M-31)

A motion authorizing the use of $227,787 for emergency shelter and homeless prevention assistance ($46,000 for the Homeless Safe Zone and $181,768 for the Homeless Assistance Center).

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1338 from City Manager.

PURCHASING AGENDA

                                                                 Pur-1
     582-8012  One year lease of        Ocean Bistro, Inc.
               old Casa Vecchia lot     Ft. Lauderdale, FL       $36,000.00
               at Birch Road & Alhambra                           (revenue)
               Admin. Serv./Parking

     Bids Solicited/Received: 4/1 with 1 no bid

     Exhibits: Memorandum No. 98-1269 from City Manager

     Remarks:  The Purchasing Division has reviewed this  item  and  agrees
               with the recommendation.

     Recomm:   Award to single proposer.
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                                                                 Pur-2
     582-7993  One year contract for    Multiplier Industries Corp.
               purchase of radio parts   Mt. Kisco, NY           $ 5,874.00
               & accessories            Motorola Access. & Aftermarket Div.
               "as needed"               Schaumburg, IL            5,000.00
               Admin. Serv./Radio Shop  TESSCO, Inc.
                                         Hunt Valley, MD           4,357.00
                                        Marketronics Corp.         
                                         Sunrise, FL               3,754.00
                                        First Communications, Inc.
                                         Tallahassee, FL           2,832.00
                                        Technical Equipment Dist., Inc.
                                         Melbourne, FL             2,796.00
                                        Holzberg Communications
                                         Totowa, NJ                  821.00
                                                                 $25,434.00
                                                    (estimated annual cost)

     Bids Solicited/Received: 44/9 with 5 no bids

     Exhibits: Memorandum No. 98-1195 from City Manager

     Recomm:   Award to lowest responsive and responsible bidders.
     
                                                              
                                                                 Pur-3
     522-6262  Four month extension     Loomis Fargo Armored Services Corp.
               of contract for armored  Ft. Lauderdale, FL       $30,000.00
               car services                                     (estimated)
               Finance & Parking

     Bids Solicited/Received: N/A

     Exhibits: Memorandum No. 98-1295 from City Manager

     Remarks:  The Purchasing Division has reviewed this  item  and  agrees
               with the recommendation.

     Recomm:   Approve contract extension.
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                                                                 Pur-4
     582-7992  Three year contract for  Public Financial Management, Inc.
               investment manager       Orlando, FL              $42,000.00
               services                             (estimated annual cost)
               Finance/Treasury

     Bids Solicited/Received: 94/25 with 1 no bid

     Exhibits: Memorandum No. 98-1276 from City Manager

     Remarks:  The Purchasing Division has reviewed this  item  and  agrees
               with the recommendation.

     Recomm:   Award contract to first ranked proposer.
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                                                                 Pur-5
     362-7293  Request to increase      Intelligent Signage/WBE
               contract amount for      Ft. Lauderdale, FL       $1,400.00
               interior signs for City                         (estimated)
               Hall
               PBS/Engineering

     Bids Solicited/Received: N/A

     Exhibits: Memorandum No. 98-1040 from City Manager

     Remarks:  Transfer  $1,400  from  Project  (P09210.326)   to   Project
               (P09658.326).
               
               The Purchasing Division has reviewed this  item  and  agrees
               with the recommendation.

     Recomm:   Approve change order with transfer of funds.
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                                                                Pur-6
     372-7601  Amendment to agreement   Prison Health Services, Inc.
               to provide medical       New Castle, DE           $60,000.00
               coverage for expanded                            (estimated)
               jail capacity
               Police

     Bids Solicited/Received: N/A

     Exhibits: Memorandum No. 98-1294 from City Manager

     Remarks:  The Purchasing Division has reviewed this  item  and  agrees
               with the recommendation.

     Recomm:   Approve amendment to agreement.
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                                                                 Pur-7
     Prop      Four month contract      Database Technologies, Inc.
               extension for            Pompano Beach, FL        $15,000.00
               relational database                              (estimated)
               services
               Police

     Bids Solicited/Received: N/A

     Exhibits: Memorandum No. 98-1287 from City Manager

     Remarks:  The Purchasing Division has reviewed this  item  and  agrees
               with the recommendation.

     Recomm:   Approve proprietary contract extension.
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MOTIONS

Those matters included under the Motions category differ from the Consent Agenda, in that items will be voted on individually. In addition, presentations will be made on each motion if so desired.

Reconsideration of the Tarpon River Neighborhood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Assessment Project . . . . . . . . . (M-32)

A motion authorizing the reconsideration of the Tarpon River Neighbor- hood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Assessment Project. (Requested by Commissioner Smith.)

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1349 from City Manager.

City Commission Request for Review - Site Plan Approval/Waterway Use/Conditional Mixed-Use/Marina Approval - "Sunrise Harbour" (PZ Case No. 5-R-98) . . . . . . . (M-33)

A motion approving a City Commission Request for Review and setting a public hearing to review a development plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on July 15, 1998 by a vote of 7-0. (Requested by Vice Mayor Aurelius.)

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1362 from City Manager.

City Commission Request for Review - Site Plan Approval/Conditional Mixed-Use/CC (Commerce Center) - "Mediterranean Village" (PZ Case No. 61-R-98) . . . . (M-34)

A motion approving a City Commission Request for Review and setting a public hearing to review a development plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on July 15, 1998 by a vote of 4-2. (Requested by Commissioner Latona.)

Recomm: Motion to approve.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1363 from City Manager.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Development Order (DO) Amendment - Northport/Broward County Convention Center Development of Regional Impact (PZ Case No. 88-R-88). . . . . . (PH-1)

At the June 17, 1998 Planning and Zoning regular meeting, it was recommended by a vote of 7-0 that the following application be approved. Notice of public hearing was published May 23, 1998.

Applicant: Broward County
Request: Amend DO for Northport/Broward R>County DRI
Location: Southeast intersection of S.E. 17 Street and Eisenhower Boulevard

Recomm: Open hearing; close hearing; introduce ordinance on first reading.

Exhibit: Memo No. 96-1273 from City Manager.

Note: Anyone wishing to speak on this item must be sworn in.

Appeal - Site Plan Level III Review/ RAC-TMU - Riverbend Development - "Marshall's Point" (PZ Case No. 4-R-97) . . . . . . . . . . . . (PH-2)

At the City Commission meeting of June 17, 1997, it was recommended by a vote of 5-0 to schedule this item for a public hearing on September 3, 1997. Notice of public hearing was published August 22 and 29, 1997. At the September 3, 1997 meeting, this public hearing was deferred to the September 16, 1997 meeting by a vote of 5-0. At the September 16, 1997 regular meeting, this item was deferred to November 18, 1997 by a vote of 4-0; and on November 18, 1997, this item was deferred to January 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0. At the January 21, 1998 meeting, this item was deferred to April 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0. At the April 21, 1998 meeting, this item was deferred to July 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0.

Applicant: Riverbend Development L.C.
Request: Site Plan Level III Review/RAC-TMU
Location: South of the New River, between S.W. 4 Avenue and S.W. 5 Avenue

Recomm: Open hearing; close hearing; introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1278 from City Manager.

Note: Anyone wishing to speak on this item must be sworn in.

Vacate a Portion of South New River Drive West - Riverbend Development L.C. "Marshall's Point" (PZ Case No. 9-P-97) . . . . . . . . . . . . (PH-3)

At the Planning and Zoning Board regular meeting of May 21, 1997, it was recommended by a vote of 5-0 that the following application be approved. Notice of public hearing was published August 22 and 29, 1997. At the September 3, 1997 meeting, this public hearing was deferred to the September 16, 1997 meeting by a vote of 5-0. At the September 16, 1997 regular meeting, first reading was deferred to November 18, 1997 by a vote of 4-0; and on November 18, 1997, first reading was deferred to January 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0. At the January 21, 1998 meeting, first reading was deferred to April 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0. At the April 21, 1998, first reading was deferred to July 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0.

Applicant: Riverbend Development L.C.
Request: Vacate a portion of South New River Drive West (formerly South River Street)
Location: South of the New River, between S.W. 4 Avenue and S.W. 5 Avenue

Recomm: Withdrawn
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1278 from City Manager.

Vacate a Portion of S.W. 4 Avenue - Riverbend Development L.C. "Marshall's Point" (PZ Case No. 2-P-97). . . . (PH-4)

At the Planning and Zoning Board regular meeting of May 21, 1997, it was recommended by a vote of 5-0 that the following application be approved. Notice of public hearing was published August 22 and 29, 1997. At the September 3, 1997 meeting, this public hearing was deferred to the September 16, 1997 meeting by a vote of 5-0. At the September 16, 1997 regular meeting, first reading was deferred to November 18, 1997 by a vote of 4-0; and on November 18, 1997, first reading was deferred to January 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0. At the January 21, 1998 meeting, first reading was deferred to April 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0. At the April 21, 1998, first reading was deferred to July 21, 1998 by a vote of 5-0.

Applicant: Riverbend Development L.C.
Request: Vacate a portion of S.W. 4 Avenue
Location: South of the New River, between S.W. 4 Avenue and S.W. 5 Avenue

Recomm: Withdrawn
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1278 from City Manager.

ORDINANCES

Amend Chapter 2 - Purchasing Code - Increase Threshold Amounts. . . . . . . . . . (O-1)

An ordinance amending Sections 2-180, 2-181, 2-182, 2-186, 2-187, 2-190, 2-191, and 2-197 of the Code of Ordinances, the City's Purchasing Code, to increase the threshold amounts for formal bids, waiver of formal bid requirements, tie bids, performance bonds, emergency purchases, competitive negotiations, and for the sale of surplus properties, effective October 1, 1998. Ordinance No. C-98-40 was published June 27, 1998, and passed on first reading on July 7, 1998 by a vote of 4-1 (Naugle).

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1300 from City Manager; and Memo No. 98-1017 from City Manager.

Create Section 20-82 - Signing Bonuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . (O-2)

An ordinance creating a new Section 20-82 of the Code of Ordinances in order to provide for signing bonuses in certain circumstances. Ordinance No. C-98-41 was published May 23, 1998 and June 27, 1998. At the June 2, 1998 meeting, first reading was deferred to July 7, 1998 by a vote of 5-0. At the July 7, 1998 meeting, first reading was approved by a vote of 3-2 (Moore and Aurelius).

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading, as amended.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1301 from City Manager; Memo No. 98-1135 from City Manager; Memo No. 98-1070 from City Manager; and Memo No. 98-1013 from City Manager.

Vacate 14-Foot Alley - Anthony Livoti, Trustee (PZ Case No. 21-P-97) . . . . . . . . . (O-3)

At the May 20, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board regular meeting, it was recommended by a vote of 7-0 that the following application be approved. Ordinance No. C-98-36 was published June 25 and July 2, 1998, and passed on first reading on July 7, 1998 by a vote of 4-1 (Moore).

Applicant: Anthony M. Livoti, Trustee
Request: Vacate 14-foot alley
Location: From West Broward Boulevard to N.W. 2 Street, between N.W. 4 and 5 Avenues

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1259 from City Manager; and Memo No. 98-1103 from City Manager.

Vacate 16-Foot Alley - Third and Ninth Limited Partnership/The 900 Building (PZ Case No. 4-P-98) . . . (O-4)

At the May 20, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board regular meeting, it was recommended by a vote of 7-0 that the following application be approved. Ordinance No. C-98-37 was published June 25 and July 2, 1998, and passed on first reading on July 7, 1998 by a vote of 5-0.

Applicant: Third and Ninth Limited Partnership/ The 900 Building
Request: Vacate 16-foot alley
Location: Southeast corner of S.E. 3 Avenue and S.E. 9 Street

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1260 from City Manager; and Memo No. 98-1104 from City Manager.

Vacate Portion of S.E. 10 Avenue - William Leonard, Trustee/ Mediterranean Village (PZ Case No. 11-P-98) . . . . . . . . . . (O-5)

At the June 17, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board regular meeting, it was recommended by a vote of 7-0 that the following application be approved. Ordinance No. C-98-38 was published June 27, 1998, and passed on first reading on July 7, 1998 by a vote of 4-1 (Naugle).

Applicant: William Leonard, Trustee
Request: Vacate a portion of S.E. 10 Avenue
Location: South of S.E. 20 Street, east of Miami Road.

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1356 from City Manager; and Memo No. 98-1219 from City Manager.

Vacate Portion of S.E. 22 Street - William Leonard, Trustee/ Mediterranean Village (PZ Case No. 8-P-98). . . . . . . . . . . (O-6)

At the June 17, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board regular meeting, it was recommended by a vote of 7-0 that the following application be approved. Ordinance No. C-98-39 was published June 27, 1998, and passed on first reading on July 7, 1998 by a vote of 4-1 (Naugle).

Applicant: William Leonard, Trustee
Request: Vacate a portion of S.E. 22 Street
Location: South of S.E. 20 Street, east of Miami Road.

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1356 from City Manager; and Memo No. 98-1219 from City Manager.

Amend Section 6-4 - Dogs in the Beach Area and Pet Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . (O-7)

An ordinance amending Section 6-4 of the Code of Ordinances in order to amend regulations pertaining to dogs in the beach area and further to establish regulations regarding pet waste disposal. Ordinance No. C-98-42 was published June 27, 1998, and passed on first reading on July 7, 1998 by a vote of 5-0.

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading, as amended.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1351 from City Manager; and Memo No. 98-1251 from City Manager.

Amend Section 15-156 - Distance Separation Requirement - Adult Entertainment Establishments. . . . . . . . (O-8)

An ordinance amending Section 15-156 of the Code of Ordinances in order to provide for definitions and clarification that the distance separation requirement between dancers and patrons shall apply to all persons including employees, independent contractors, and patrons of adult entertainment establishments. Ordinance No. C-98-43 was published June 27, 1998, and passed on first reading on July 7, 1998 by a vote of 5-0.

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-784 from City Attorney; and Memo No. 98-713 from City Attorney.

Amend Section 5-28.1 - Distance Separation Requirement - Alcoholic Beverage Establishments . . . . . . . . (O-9)

An ordinance amending Section 5-28.1 of the Code of Ordinances in order to provide for definitions and clarification that the distance separation requirement between dancers and patrons shall apply to all persons including employees, independent contractors, and patrons of alcoholic beverage establishments. Ordinance No. C-98-44 was published June 27, 1998, and passed on first reading on July 7, 1998 by a vote of 5-0.

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on second reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-784 from City Attorney; and Memo No. 98-713 from City Attorney.

City Charter Section 4.08 - Severance Pay for the City Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (O-10)

An ordinance amending Section 4.08 of the City Charter pertaining to removal or discharge of the City Manager, deleting the provision which requires and limits severance pay for the City Manager upon removal. Notice of proposed ordinance was published July 11, 1998. (This item will also be discussed under Item R-10 of this Agenda and Item I-G of the Conference Agenda.)

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on first reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1353 from City Clerk.

City Charter Section 3.02 - Term Limits for the City Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (O-11)

An ordinance amending Section 3.02 of the City Charter to create limits on terms of office for Mayor-Commissioner and City Commis- sioners and providing that such amendment shall take effect upon approval of a majority of the electors voting at an election. (This item will also be discussed under Item R-10 of this Agenda and Item I-H of the Conference Agenda.)

Recomm: Introduce ordinance on first reading.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1354 from City Clerk.

RESOLUTIONS

Tentative Annual Budget - Fiscal Year 1998/99 . . . . . . . . . (R-1)

A resolution accepting the City Manager's Budget Message for FY 1998/99 and authorizing the City Manager to compute a proposed millage rate for the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Sunrise Key Neighborhood Improvement District and to advise the Broward County Appraiser of such proposed millage rates. (This will also be discussed on the Conference Agenda under Item I-B.)

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Budget Message.

Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission. . . . . . . . (R-2)

A resolution authorizing the City to join a limited interlocal government loan program for the purpose of providing funds to finance the cost of qualifying projects within the City and within other governmental units in the State of Florida, and for certain other purposes; authorizing the execution and delivery of an amended and restated interlocal agreement with other governmental units to join the Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission; providing certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing an effective date.

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1308 from City Manager.

Check Signing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (R-3)

A resolution authorizing the Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, and the City Controller to sign checks on behalf of the City for the Master, Police Confiscated, Payroll, and War Memorial Auditorium accounts; further authorizing the War Memorial Auditorium Manager to sign War Memorial checks; and further rescinding any previous conflicting resolutions.

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1316 from City Manager.

Public Depositor Report to the Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . (R-4)

A resolution authorizing the Director of Finance or the City Treasurer, on behalf of the city, to complete and sign the Public Depositor Report to the State Treasurer pursuant to the requirements of Florida Administrative Code Section 4C-2.032(a).

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1317 from City Manager.

Eighth Amendment to Development Agreement and Release of Surety on Payment and Performance Bond - City View Joint Venture. . . . . . . . . (R-5)

A resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute the Eighth Amendment to the Development Agreement with City View Joint Venture to provide for Changes to the Implementation Deadlines of the Project, and Release of Surety Bond Obligations by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company in exchange for a $303,812.35 Settle- ment Agreement with City View Joint Venture.

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1286 from City Manager.

City/County Joint EMS/MSBU Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . (R-6)

A resolution approving the City/County Joint EMS/MSBU Advisory Committee rules, work plan, and stated objectives.

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1206 from City Manager.

Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement - Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. . . . . . . . . (R-7)

A resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Fifth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society to adjust the time frames for completion of certain capital improvements, and incorporation the 1998-2003 Five Year Performance Plan.

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1303 from City Manager.

Application for Dock Permit - Michael S. and Jacqueline Egan - 1516 Ponce de Leon Drive . . . (R-8)

A resolution authorizing under Code Section 8-144 the use by Michael S. and Jacqueline Egan, his wife, the construction of a dock located at 1516 Ponce de Leon Drive, under certain terms and conditions described in the permit.

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1290 from City Manager.

Executive Airport - World Jet Incorporation - Parcel 8C Lease Amendment for Parcel 8E . . . . (R-9)

A resolution authorizing the proper City officials to approve a Site Plan and Amendment to the World Jet Lease for Parcel 8C to include Parcel 8E.

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1246 from City Manager.

Special Election - Amendments to the City Charter . . . . . . . (R-10)

A resolution calling for an election for the purpose of making amendments to the City Charter. (This item will also be discussed under Items O-10 and O-11 of this Agenda, and Items I-G and I-H of the Conference Agenda.)

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1353 from City Clerk; and Memo No. 98-1354 from City Clerk.

Intent to Sell Surplus Property - 1431 S.W. 4 Avenue and 500 S.W. 14 Court. . . . . . . . . . . . (R-11)

A resolution declaring the City's property located at 500 S.W. 14 Court and 1431 S.W. 4 Avenue to be surplus and further declaring the City's intent to sell such property to the party making the best offer in accordance with Section 8.04 of the City Charter.

Recomm: Introduce resolution.
Exhibit: Memo No. 98-1154 from City Manager.