Minutes 11-03-10
MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN THE
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AT 6:30 P.M., ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010
PRESENT:
Jose Rodriguez, Mayor
Marlene Ross, Vice Mayor
William Orlove, Commissioner
Woodrow L. Hay, Commissioner
Steven Holzman, Commissioner
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
James Cherof, City Attorney
Janet Prainito, City Clerk
1. OPENINGS
A. Call to order - Mayor Jose Rodriguez
B. Invocation by Rev. Nancy Norman of Unity of Delray Beach Church
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Hay
Mayor Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Rev. Norman from the Unity
of Delray Beach Church offered the invocation. Commissioner Hay led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
D. Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
Vice Mayor Ross pulled Item 6.C. Commissioner Orlove pulled Item 6.A and asked that
the item be tabled to the next meeting.
Motion
Commissioner Orlove moved to table. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
Commissioner Holzman pulled Item 6.B, 6.D and 6.F. Mayor Rodriguez also pulled
Item 6.B.
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Motion
Vice Mayor Ross moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Commissioner Hay
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. OTHER
A. Informational Items by Members of the City Commission
Commissioner Hay was thrilled with the Dimensional Harmony Choir that had won a
national competition. He had also attended the ceremony with Habitat for Humanity
when keys were given to a new homeowner.
Commissioner Orlove reminded everyone Veterans Day was November 11th and
Boynton's Veterans Council would hold a ceremony on Veterans Day at Veterans
Bicentennial Park at 10 a.m. Commissioner Orlove mentioned Jack McVey, President
of the East Boynton Beach Little League had endured a liver transplant. The Little
League would be holding a fundraiser at the ball field at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 5,
2010 and tickets were $3. Food would be available and a movie would be shown with
all proceeds donated to Mr. McVey for his recovery and expenses.
Commissioner Hay added Galaxy Elementary School was also having a Veterans Day
program at 8 a.m. It was by invitation as a classroom function.
Vice Mayor Ross announced there would be a blood drive for platelets and plasma to
aid Maggie Schoenfeld at the Police Department on November 8, 2010. She had also
attended the Habitat for Humanity ceremony. She visited a multicultural event that had
been held at Boynton Beach High School with the culinary students providing the food.
Science projects were also being featured. Vice Mayor Ross would also be a speaker
at the 5K "Out of the Darkness" walk being held at John Prince Park on November th.
It was being sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Mayor Rodriguez proudly announced the City of Boynton Beach, for the second year,
won the "Read for the Record" award for City officials and staff's participation. The
prize was 40 pounds of books. The Mayor also thanked all those who had voted in the
General Election.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of check to the City of Boynton Beach for $1,500.00 donated from
Kentucky Fried Chicken for the American Heart Association fundraising drive.
The check will be presented by Mr. Juan Carlos Gavilan, owner.
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Mr. Gavilan indicated it was a pleasure to work with the City and looked forward to
future partnerships. A copy of the check was presented to Mayor Rodriguez. Mr.
Bressner announced the City of Boynton Beach had contributed over $38,000 as part of
the overall team effort including the donation from Kentucky Fried Chicken. The City of
Boynton Beach placed 3rd for total donations and one walker, Terry Corcoran in the
Police Department ranked third as an individual, collecting over $10,000. Mr. Bressner
commended Joyce Costello and Kevin and Jamie who assisted in organizing the effort.
B. Presentation of a Tribute to the Boynton Beach High School Dimensional
Harmony Chorus, under the direction of Fredrick Sterling
A short video was displayed showing the Today Show segment announcing the winners
with 115,000 votes. The Chorus would be going to New York City to sing during the
show on November 12, 2010. Mayor Rodriguez was very proud of the Chorus for this
accomplishment and read and presented a Tribute to the Chorus, under the direction of
Sterling Frederick, for their talent, achievement and showmanship. The Director and
two of the Chorus members were present and given a standing ovation by the audience.
Mr. Bressner noted the Chamber of Commerce through their Education Foundation and
the CRA Board, worked together so the Choir could spend one additional night in New
York City to see the lights of Times Square.
C. Presentation by the Haitian Community Council
President of the Haitian Community Council asserted there was a growing and vibrant
Haitian Community within the City of Boynton Beach. The Mayor had requested the
Haitian Community Council be organized. There were seven members, five of which
were present. Their mission was to be an advocate for the Haitian community and be
involved and a part of the community growth. The Presdient advised they would work
on school violence and support affordable housing. Education would be a valuable tool
to promote working together to improve the City. He thanked the Commission for
allowing them to be a liaison between the Haitian community and the City.
Mayor Rodriguez claimed the Council had taken a huge leadership role within the City
and they were very self-directed and enthusiastic to continue their efforts.
4. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS
(at the discretion of the Chair, this 3 minute allowance may need to be
adjusted depending on the level of business coming before the City
Commission)
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Gertrude Sullivan, 201 NE 6th Avenue, sought direction on who the Heart of Boynton
Association should contact now that the Neighborhood Specialist position had been
eliminated. Mr. Bressner clarified the employee involved was assigned to the Victim's
Advocacy Department in the Police Department to assist with the issues involved.
Community groups or homeowner associations could contact the City Manager's office
who will provide staff assistance. Ms. Sullivan accused the Mayor of stalling efforts to
establish a new CRA Board and wanted to know the reason.
Commissioner Hay inquired if a small portion of the Neighborhood Specialist position
could be reinstated. Mr. Bressner would speak with the Chief of Police on the issue and
make a report.
No one else coming forward, Mayor Rodriguez closed the public audience.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City
advisory boards.
Motion
Commissioner Orlove moved to table the appointments. Commissioner Hay seconded
the motion. The motion passed.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Matters in this section of the Agenda are proposed and recommended by the
City Manager for "Consent Agenda" approval of the action indicated in each
item, with all of the accompanying material to become a part of the Public
Record and subject to staff comments.
A. Approve the Minutes from the City Commission meeting held on October 19,
2010.
(This item was tabled to November 16, 2010)
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-156 - Approve Agency Participation
Agreement for American Express Card Acceptance by the City of Boynton
Beach and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of
the City.
Commissioner Holzman and Mayor Rodriguez had pulled Item 6.B for discussion.
Commissioner Holzman wanted clarification on the rates to be paid. Barry Atwood,
Director of Finance, advised the rates were under the State contract and would depend
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on the volume of use. Commissioner Holzman claimed there would be cost to the City if
a certain volume was not reached and there would be a higher rate. Mr. Atwood
contended the volume would go down for Visa and MasterCard so the cost would be
inconsequential. He reiterated the rates were set by State contract.
Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to table Proposed Resolution R10-156. Commissioner
Hay seconded the motion.
Commissioner Hay wanted to know the reason for adding American Express. Mr.
Bressner understood it was based on customer requests. Mayor Rodriguez alleged
American Express had always had higher rates than the other cards and based on
volume. He did not anticipate there would be a high volume in the City of Boynton
Beach. Mr. Atwood asserted the past practice of higher rates did not exist and the rates
were basically the same. A specific request came from the Boynton Beach Mall
indicating they could pay their bill 30 days quicker if they could use American Express
which would practically pay for its use.
The motion passed.
C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-157 - Award the Consultant Agreement
for Financial Advisory Services to Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM) to
assist and advise the City with (a) capital financing and related debt issuance
and (b) business transactions with financial institutions.
Vice Mayor Ross asked the names of those on the selection committee. Mr. Atwood
replied they were staff from Utilities and the budget team. She inquired if the previous
contract was for a period of five years. Mr. Atwood responded the previous contract
was for three years with two, one-year extensions. This contract would be initially five
years with two, one-year renewals possible. Commissioner Holzman asked the number
of vendors who had responded to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and it was
ascertained there were four. Mr. Atwood alleged it took three years for the consultant to
familiarize themselves with the process to be more effective and efficient.
Motion
Vice Mayor Ross moved to approve Resolution No. R10-157. Commissioner Hay
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-158 - Approve the Contract with
RESPECT of Florida for janitorial services at the Utility Department's
Administration Building, East Water Treatment Plant and West Water
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Treatment Plant for an annual expenditure of $49,960.84 for the period October
1, 2010- September 30, 2011.
Commissioner Holzman had pulled Item 6.D for discussion. He understood the prices
were going up and with the current economy, prices should be going down. Mr.
Bressner explained the vendor had been selected by State legislature to provide the
services with an allowance to municipalities who hire the firm. There should be a
comparison with the cost for current custodial services. Mayor Rodriguez did not
understand why all the janitorial contracts were not consolidated under one vendor. Mr.
Bressner acknowledged it was not included in the scope of services because historically
the Utilities organization was separated at least to obtain pricing. The additional data
would be furnished.
Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to table Item 6.D. Commissioner Orlove seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-159 - Approve the Interlocal Agreement
between the Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County, Florida and
the City, authorizing the City to enter into an agreement to receive funding in
the amount of $71,352 to support the Youth Empowerment Center located at
the Carolyn Sims Center.
F. Authorize City staff to commence consultant fee negotiations with selected firm
for the design services of repair and/or partially replace/relocate a portion of the
"STORMWA TER BASIN BOARDWALK FOR THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH".
Commissioner Holzman had pulled Item 6.F for discussion. He inquired if the
boardwalk would require closing for the renovations. Jeff Livergood, Director of Public
Works and Engineering, indicated the request was for permission to negotiate for
design services. Once completed, a construction contract would need approval and
portions of the boardwalk would be closed at times and in phases.
Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to approve. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-160 - Approve a "piggy-back" of the City
of Lake Worth's contract (contract # UT-WAT-09-10-775) with Aquifer
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Maintenance and Performance Systems, Inc. (AMPS, Inc.) with the same
terms, conditions, specifications and pricing for an estimated annual
expenditure of $350,000.
Motion
Commissioner Hay moved to approve. Commissioner Orlove seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
8. CODE COMPLIANCE & LEGAL SETTLEMENTS
None
9. PUBLIC HEARING
7 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS
The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity
as Local Planning Agency and City Commission.
A. Approve The Slomin Family Center (NWSP 10-005) new site plan to construct
a private school campus with a daycare, community center, and clinic for
individuals and families affected by autism, on a 4.59-acre parcel in the C-3
zoning district. Applicant: Sannlor Properties, LLC (TABLED ON 10-19-10)
Motion
Commissioner Hay moved to remove from the table. Vice Mayor Ross seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
Attorney Cherof administered an oath to all those intending to testify. He explained staff
would make a very brief overview.
Kathleen Zeitler, City Planner, described the scope of the project to be constructed in
two phases on the property at 3005 South Congress Avenue. It is currently vacant
commercial and zoned C-3. Staff had reviewed the request and with the 24 conditions
of approval the project would comply with Code requirements. Engineering
recommended conditions of approval to monitor traffic flow and require additional traffic
analysis and road improvements. The request had been tabled from the last
Commission meeting and the applicant and staff were directed to work together to
address potential traffic circulation issues. The conditions of approval had not been
revised.
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Mr. Livergood had identified six areas of concern expressed at the previous meeting
and the report submitted responded to those issues. Commissioner Orlove appreciated
the work done. He remained adamant about using an access in the northeast corner
even though there was speculation the County would not approve the use. Mr.
Livergood affirmed the access would allow traffic to exit onto Congress Avenue. Palm
Beach County staff was not in favor of placing an additional access onto an arterial
roadway. From an engineering standpoint, the approach is to minimize the access onto
a fast moving arterial roadway that could create conflict for right angle collisions for
vehicles exiting the site. The inbound access has to be minimal to avoid a backup of
traffic and rear-end collisions on southbound Congress Avenue. Weaving patterns
would be a concern as traffic exits the driveway and headed south from a left turn lane.
The driver's attention needs to be focused on the intersection rather than exiting traffic
close to the intersection. It would be a safety issue. A signalized traffic intersection
would be preferred. There is an ability for traffic entering or exiting the site to use the
driveway adjacent to Manor Care. The driveway would need to be closed during peak
hours to avoid merging traffic with those vehicles in the queue and traffic blocking the
Manor Care parking area.
Chris Cooper, 500 Park Avenue, New York City, compared the data from 2005, 2007
and 2009. The a.m. peak hour turning into the site would be 68 cars per hour in 2009.
The exit rate from Charter Drive during p.m. peak hours, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., after the
school is closed, is 122 cars. The rate has been consistent through the years.
Commissioner Orlove opined November would not be the peak of the season here in
South Florida.
Kyle Duncan, 5601 Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, advised the study was provided
by the County. The data was not available for January, February and March. The peak
season factor the County would apply in this area would be a 6% increase. The volume
on Congress Avenue in the a.m. peak hour is 2,600 and in the p.m. peak hours
approximately 3,000.
Mr. Cooper clarified the proposed changes from the previous site plan. He emphasized
the school would be private and the County would not bus children to the site in large
buses. Some children could be shuttled in small van type vehicles. It would be a long,
slow evolution to attain the capacity of 500 students over ten years, if at all. Staggered
drop-offs would be in 20-minute intervals with 100 to 120 students. The change
involved all vehicles going into the queue area with a double stack before leaving the
site onto Charter Drive. Mr. Livergood added Charter Drive consists of two lanes
westbound with the right lane dropping to turn right onto Palmland Drive and the left
continuing through. The proposal would have the right lane drop as a merge lane
putting all traffic westbound into one lane. The traffic exiting the site would have only
one lane to cross rather than two, providing additional safety. There would be a slight
lane for right turns to Palmland.
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Mayor Rodriguez stressed the economic impact was an issue that had to be
considered. He asked Attorney Cherof if the Commission could approve projects without
the tax exemption. Attorney Cherof replied there was not and the consideration of the
economics as it applies to taxation is not an element of site plan review according to the
Code of Ordinances. Mr. Bressner recalled he had requested the fiscal impact be
included in the staff reports. The current taxable value is $1.3 million. The current
property tax for all taxing bodies was $30,417 and non ad valorem tax was $12,612.
The City's share of the tax dollars would be $9,155.49 plus the fire assessment of
$12,421.56. Those figures were based on the continued use as a medical facility or
nursing home. The proposed building site is vacant at this time. As a school, it would
be exempt from the fire assessment. Mayor Rodriguez estimated the loss to the City
would be approximately $30,000.
Commissioner Holzman asserted the fiscal impact was more pertinent than the traffic.
Congress Avenue constitutes the commercial life blood of the City and it continues to be
squandered for parks and other schools. A commercial cluster should be created to
assist in diminishing the tax burden for the residents. The City has the lowest
concentration of parcels in the County for the size of the City. It would be nice to have
an autism school if they come in as a for-profit organization. There are currently 16
charter schools in the City who pay no taxes. The economic impact has to be a
paramount consideration for the future.
Dr. Kristen Miller, 5323 Whispering Oak Boulevard, Hilliard, Ohio, Administrator of the
School, advised the school would employ 88 staff members and special education
instructors were being recruited from outside the State. Many young families would be
relocating to the area. Approximately 25% of the families associated with the school
would be moving to the area for the specialized setting. She projected the percentage
may be higher in Florida. Research-based data reflected the monies lost would be
recouped 100% by a facility of this type compared to monies spent to support autistic
individuals as they grow. Mayor Rodriguez countered that the County, rather than the
municipalities, offer social services in Florida and the Palm Beach County School
District provided services for the special needs.
The Mayor stressed the issue was not the need for the children and their families, but
rather the responsibility of the Commission to assure the tax base is adequate to
support all taxpayers. No one was questioning the type or quality of the services being
provided by the facility. Commissioner Holzman believed the families would not be
moving to Boynton Beach and adding to the tax base. It is a wonderful venture;
however, the economic impact had to be considered for the future.
Commissioner Orlove inquired if any other entities had shown interest in developing the
site and Quintus Greene, Development Director, responded he was not aware of any.
Mr. Greene did mention every proposed use along the south corridor had to deal with
the issue of traffic particularly as it relates to Hunters Run. Whether the site is used as
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commercial or a school, the traffic would be problematic. The scope of the impact
should also involve the quality of the community that Boynton Beach wants to become.
This would be a unique facility for the region as is the boundless playground.
Dr. Miller clarified the project was a center that offered occupational and speech
therapy, salon services for kids, dental and psychological services with the school as
one portion of the project. The facility would be one of only two in the country. It could
only operate as a non-profit since the goal was to service families without the financial
means to receive the services provided. Commissioner Holzman corrected the previous
assertion that the facility would bring people with money to the area if it only serves
those who cannot afford the services. Dr. Miller asserted autism strikes families with
and without money. The services would not reach all the families in need.
Dr. Miller acknowledged the school district does attempt to provide for autistic children,
but cannot provide the level of services needed to meet the needs of the children, so
many are home schooled rather than attending the public school system. Commissioner
Orlove had knowledge that many children are in classrooms with teachers who are not
properly trained, without the proper background to deal with the student having special
needs. Dr. Miller confirmed the staff would be specifically trained to deal with the
issues.
Vice Mayor Ross was an educator and understood the economic concern and the
connection that would be symbiotic with the boundless park. She questioned if the void
of this type of care and education in the community could be addressed.
Lloyd Bucher, 21687 Fall River Drive, Boca Raton, parent of a 12 year-old autistic
child, would move to Boynton Beach to be part of the center and had moved many
times for his son's benefit. Many other parents had done the same. He felt the
economic impact would be dramatically increased and attract the best teachers,
therapists, doctors and parents who want the best for their kids. His child had been in
public schools and in charter schools and had been kicked out of the system.
David Gold, 6 Sutton Drive, spoke on behalf of Hunters Run. He claimed Hunters Run
had supported the boundless park and held Charter Drive was a narrow lane in
comparison to Congress Avenue. He expressed concern that emergency vehicles
would not be able to access Charter Drive due to traffic chaos. Mr. Gold suggested
ingress and egress should be onto Congress Avenue. There was no objection to the
school, just the traffic volume and flow.
Joyce Mura, 1555 Palmland Drive, reiterated her concern regarding traffic in light of the
existing issues with school buses using Charter Drive as a turn around area and the
many vehicles parking along the streets to pickup their children from bus stops.
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Maria Billic, 1534 Palmland Drive, understood the queue area would hold 70 cars, but
approximately 120 cars would be coming to the school creating backup onto Congress
Avenue. With the additional traffic, walking to the boundless playground would be
unsafe. The economic base of the existing homeowners was being sacrificed for an
economic impact of zero. She suggested more thought should be given to the
decisions being made.
Brent Winter, 2062 Hermitage Drive, Wellington, moved to Florida specifically for the
Center. He moved two years ago to the area with a six-year old autistic child. The
traffic complaints were speculative at best. Families and children need the school. It
was embarrassing to hear the argument that tax dollars would be sacrificed when
monies would come to the area from many unknown locations. The economic impact
was also speculative in his opinion.
Don Scantlan, 13 Cedar Circle, asserted the tax-base argument was not complete
because revenues could be added in other ways such as annexation or raising property
values by making it a place where people wanted to live. This is a commercial property
and with a commercial use, the traffic would be and issue and possibly a greater issue
than with the school. Non-profits did bring to a community many things other than cash.
Russ Johnson, 17451 Springtree Lane, Boca Raton, was the Director of the Special
Needs Children Ministry at Ascension Catholic Church. The first week there were 270
families and volunteers who registered. Some of the funding monies were from New
York, Minnesota and Ohio. If the Center did not locate to Boynton Beach, he was
prepared to move his family. In the Ministry, families came in shattered with many
needs seeking assistance. The families are desperate for assistance and will travel and
if possible, pay whatever is necessary for help and hope.
Richard Ash, 1655 Palmland Drive, had seen the saturation of traffic in the area over
the years and the proposed school would escalate safety issues and traffic issues
based solely on logistics.
Mayor Rodriguez requested discussion on the right turn only suggestion onto Congress
Avenue. Mr. Livergood responded it would be easier to exit to the signaled intersection
and make a left turn rather than cross lanes to make a u-turn. It would cause additional
delay at the intersection for making u-turns. Mr. Bressner maintained the entire internal
flow at the intersection would have to be reconstructed and traffic flow redesigned.
Mayor Rodriguez wanted alternatives reviewed to be as flexible as possible to have
access to the school and the residents have access and feel safe.
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Motion
Commissioner Orlove moved to approve the Slomin Family Center incumbent upon
working with the City and County to re-work the entrance and exit onto Congress
Avenue.
Attorney Cherof advised the motion lacked sufficient detail because it was a site plan
review. Mr. Bressner asserted the City did not have jurisdiction over Congress Avenue.
Commissioner Orlove restated his motion to approve the Slomin Family Center
incumbent upon re-design exiting and entering the site.
Commissioner Holzman held it had to be a definitive motion.
Attorney Cherof advised a time period added to the motion would constitute approval of
the site plan conditionally. If the applicant cannot provide a traffic plan that met the
Commission's approval within the time period, the approval would be rescinded.
Mr. Livergood understood the intent of the motion, but cautioned it was highly unlikely
the County would approve the proposed change onto Congress Avenue. Mr. Bressner
summarized the proposed change shifted the access further to the west and utilized
Charter Drive that has a signalized intersection at Congress and functions with a left
turn signal and lane. Mr. Livergood further explained the proposed changes from the
last discussion regarding the safety issue and capacity issue. Moving the access further
west gained sight distance for safety. The storage onsite was doubled and with a
change in the signal cycle all the vehicles could clear the intersection at one time.
Commissioner Orlove theorized regardless of the use of the site, whether commercial or
a school, the residents would have traffic concerns. If approved, the police would have
to be present to advise parents they cannot park along the roadway to pickup their
children from other charter schools and buses. In his view, the proposed change was
the best possible solution to the traffic problems and there was not another solution.
Commissioner Orlove maintained all possibilities needed to be fully investigated.
Motion
Commissioner Orlove moved to approve the Slomin Family Center and to come back
with a revised traffic flow pattern with a date certain of the December City Commission
meeting. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion.
Mayor Rodriguez articulated a written refusal from the County was needed to fully
satisfy the concerns of the Commission and the residents. Mr. Bressner reiterated staff
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had received a negative response from the County. The next step would be to contact
Commissioner Abrams and other Commissioners to solicit input and assistance to work
with their engineering staff to determine if there is any further flexibility with the County.
There are core engineering practices that need to be met to maintain safety.
The motion passed 4-1 (Commissioner Holzman dissenting).
Commissioner Orlove wanted to be personally involved in the process because it was in
his District and he wanted to strongly assist in the ultimate approval of the project.
Attorney Cherof dictated the site plan was approved with an additional condition. The
wording of the condition would require the Commission to determine whether or not the
condition imposed had been met. If the Commission determines the condition has not
been satisfied an alternative motion would have to be made or the site plan would be
den ied.
(Commissioner Orlove left the dais)
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R10-161 - Approve (1) authorizing the
issuance of Series 2010 revenue bonds not to exceed the amount of
$8,050,000 on behalf of the Charter Schools of Boynton Beach, Inc. (the
School) for the purpose of providing funds to payor reimburse the cost of the
facilities to be acquired and equipped by the School and to pay certain costs of
issuance of the 2010 bonds; (2) authorizing the execution, delivery and/or use
of a trust indenture, loan agreement, bond purchase agreement, and other
documents and the performance of obligations thereunder; (3) authorizing the
negotiated sale of the 2010 bonds to Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc. and
delegating the Mayor and City Manager to fix the final terms and conditions of
the 2010 bonds and documents subject to certain parameters; (4) appointing
TD Bank, N.A. as the trustee, paying agent and registrar; requiring
indemnification; and (5) authorizing further acts on behalf of the City in
connection with the 2010 bonds.
Mr. Atwood advised there would be no financial impact with respect to taxes on the
project. The school is currently a lessee and not paying taxes on the property they
occupy. The City would issue the bonds, lend the money to the school with a mortgage
on the property guaranteed through the trustee. There would be no negative financial
impact on the issuance of the bonds.
Mayor Rodriguez questioned the loan-to-value with the collateral being the building.
The value of the property should be certified to $8 million. Commissioner Holzman
agreed and had other issues with the bond issuance.
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Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to table. Vice Mayor Ross seconded the motion. The
motion passed 4-0 (Commissioner Orlove was not present.)
C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-029 - FIRST READING - Approve the 2010
update of the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the City's Comprehensive
Plan for submittal to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 10-029 by title only on first reading.
Those wishing to speak on the matter should be noted on a sign-in sheet with their
name and address to receive updated information as the matter proceeded to the State
level.
Hanna Matras, Senior Planner, reported the Capital Improvement Plan was part of the
City's Comprehensive Plan and every year the updated elements have to be submitted
to the Department of Community Affairs after adoption. All the information has
previously been approved.
Motion
Vice Mayor Ross moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 10-029 on first reading.
Commissioner Holzman seconded the motion.
Vote
City Clerk Prainito called the roll. The vote was 4-0 (Commissioner Or/ove was not
present) .
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Provide direction to staff regarding the potential conversion of Pence Park into
a "dog" park. If project is authorized for further consideration, the matter should
be referred to the Recreation and Park Board for further study.
Wally Majors, Recreation and Parks Director, reported the proposed location for a dog
park was Pence Park, the oldest park in the City's inventory, consisting of approximately
three acres. It is a multi-purpose field with a playground, basketball court and
restrooms. Recent remodeling was done to accommodate the growing youth population
along 4th Street and the use increased. The soccer field had been reserved for exclusive
use on many occasions.
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Mayor Rodriguez interjected there were no funds budgeted for a dog park.
Commissioner Holzman asserted there were many avenues for funds with the potential
for corporate sponsors. Commissioner Holzman lived in the area and disagreed that
the park was experiencing an increase in use. The addition of a dog park to the
downtown area would encourage people from neighboring communities to come to the
park and spend their tax dollars. The intent was to have staff more fully investigate the
cost to construct and maintain a viable dog park in comparison to what was currently
being spent on the park.
(Mayor Rodriguez passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Ross and left the dais)
(Commissioner Orlove returned to the dais)
Commissioner Orlove inquired if the adjacent residents had been notified of a possible
change of use for the park. Mr. Majors replied no notice had been sent out. A dog park
would require fencing and division into three sections with the amenities of drinking
water, benches, shading areas, restrooms and dispensers for waste collection.
Mr. Bressner commented the request would go to the Recreation and Parks Board to
further investigate the proposed change to the park plan and the necessary
modifications. The need would be assessed first.
Commissioner Orlove established that 85% to 90% of the park would be used for the
dog park. Other park sites that were not developed could also be considered. There is
a County dog park 12 minutes south of Pence Park. Commissioner Hay encouraged
input from property owners in the area be sought.
Vice Mayor Ross added there was confusion on the increased use and Commissioner
Holzman's rendition of use. Mr. Majors reported that over 90 permits were granted for
exclusive use over the past year.
Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to have the issue presented to the Recreation and
Parks Board and have them return to the Commission with a full evaluation including
community feedback. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed.
B. Accept the budget status report for the General Fund and the Utility Fund for
the twelve (12) month period ended September 30, 2010; 100% of the fiscal
year.
Mr. Atwood reported on the final accounting for the twelve-month period in the General
and Utility Funds. The General Fund net balance came in at $18,000; however, there
would be some adjustments to be made.
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Motion
Commissioner Orlove moved to accept the budget status report. Commissioner Hay
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
C. Select date for joint City Commission/CRA Board Redevelopment Planning
Workshop
There was discussion about the availability of dates when a quorum would be available.
Commissioner Orlove felt it would be more appropriate to have the session before the
end of the year. Mayor Rodriguez contended there would be a more fresh perspective
after the holidays and just prior to the new Board being seated. There was consensus
to have the joint session on Thursday, January 6. 2011 at 6 p.m.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
12. NEW BUSINESS
None
13. LEGAL
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-028 - SECOND READING - Approve
amending Article II, Chapter 18 of the Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances,
entitled "Employees' Pension Plan"
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance NO.1 0-028 by title only on second reading.
Motion
Commissioner Hay moved to approve. Commissioner Orlove seconded the motion.
Mayor Rodriguez opened the issue for public comment. No one came forward and the
public hearing was closed.
Vote
City Clerk Prainito called the roll. The vote was 5-0.
B. Conduct review of West Way Towing Bid Award Protest and determine if bid
protest warrants reversal of bid award.
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Attorney Cherof reviewed the process when a contract is awarded there is a procedure
for filing a bid protest. A protest had been timely filed and it was then reviewed by the
City Attorney. His recommendation had been submitted to the City Manager who
investigated and made a determination by rendering an opinion. The bid protestor then
filed a request to have the City Commission hear the appeal. The procedure to be
followed was outlined.
Henry Handler, of Weiss Handler Attorneys, 2254 Glades Road, represented West
Way Towing. He requested a copy of the synopsis he had submitted be made part of
the record.
West Way Towing had responded to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and relocated its
services and operations, including storage facilities to Boynton Beach in response to the
RFP. The protest letter refers to the issue relating to Technical Proposal, Item G
requiring all proposers to identify storage locations to verify the minimum standards
would be met. The operative language referred to the fact that all storage locations
should be in accordance with local occupational licensing and zoning requirements at
the time of RFP submittal. The occupational licenses had to be submitted for each
location.
Attorney Hander alleged the selected vendors did not possess occupational licenses at
the time of RFP submittal. West Way Towing moved its operation from Delray Beach at
considerable expense and did obtain occupational licenses at the time of submittal.
Greg Goldstein, owner of West Way Towing attested to his reliance on the specific
language in the RFP. Attorney Handler asserted the staff had utilized the language
from the City of Boca Raton proposal from November 2007. Mr. Goldstein was
awarded the contract in Boca Raton under the exact same qualifications. The expenses
for Mr. Goldstein to relocate his business to Boynton Beach were outlined in the affidavit
submitted. The costs could not be rolled into the franchise fee putting West Way
Towing at a disadvantage.
Attorney Cherof's explanation indicated the intent was not meant to represent a
condition of submitting a proposal, rather a condition prior to commencing tow
operations once selected. There had to be intent to comply and demonstrate the ability
to comply after selection and not before.
Attorney Handler contended there were eight other instances in the RFP with the
requirement the bidder had to be ready to perform before commencement of towing
operations. He reviewed all the occurrences when the City specifically indicated a
bidder's ability or demonstrate future ability to meet the requirements to perform the
services, rather than at the time of RFP submittal as West Way Towing had done.
There were a couple provisions, relating to licensing, that qualified action at the time of
RFP submittal was required versus perspective action. Again, Attorney Handler
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reviewed the precise sections and language supporting his claim. Throughout the RFP
licenses were requested at time of submittal and prior to award and prior to selection.
West Way Towing had all the occupational licenses at the time of submission and the
two selected vendors had not.
West Way Towing filed a protest after having moved the business to Boynton Beach
and incurring expenses, secured all the licenses and relied on the language of the RFP
when submitting their proposal. The request was for a determination that the protest
was well founded and the only true responsive bidder would be West Way Towing
having licenses at the RFP submittal and opening.
Drew Zuccala, 633 Industrial Avenue, owner of Zuccala Wrecker Service emphasized
the two vendors selected had operated in the City for many years. There was no
question the two vendors had the proper licenses and had towed for the City of Boynton
Beach for approximately 20 years. He averred there was no merit to the protest filed.
Mr. Zuccala alleged West Way Towing had received their license one day before the
RFQ had been submitted. West Way Towing had also never been on rotation for
towing within the City. Mr. Zuccala re-affirmed both selected vendors had all the
appropriate licenses that could be verified by staff. There was a question regarding
inside storage and they had been advised when the award was granted the proper
paperwork on the storage could be submitted. The contract and signatures were all
obtained.
Mayor Rodriguez announced the protest was not a public meeting and only those
individuals from Zuccala and Beck's Towing would be permitted to speak.
Steve Beck, Beck's Towing, 410 NE 5th Avenue, indicated the City had not
misrepresented anything in the RFP. The lease for more inside storage was prepared
in anticipation of the final award with the licensing to commence immediately thereafter.
It had been discussed at one of the pre-bid meetings held at the boat house. Mr. Beck
asserted West Way Towing had not been awarded the contract in Boca Raton, rather
Mr. Goldstein bought the contract. Most of the licensing pertained to general
contractors. Mr. Beck's company had all the outside and inside storage, the licensing
for indoor storage had been applied for since the award of the contract.
Commissioner Orlove questioned who on City staff he had referred to as giVing
information relating to the inside storage. Mr. Zucalla replied at a pre-bid conference
they had asked if a lease had to be signed for the inside storage facility before the
award was made. Both Mr. Zuccala and Mr. Beck had included in their package that
the additional property was available, awaiting a signature after the award. Mr. Zuccala
reiterated neither him nor Mr. Beck had ever not been licensed in Boynton Beach and
Palm Beach County. All the proposing vendors were present during the discussions.
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Commissioner Holzman inquired if the conversation regarding the additional storage
facility was made known to all the individuals present. Scott Blasie, Committee Review
Member and Code Enforcement Administrator, indicated the discussion was part of the
meeting. He added Beck and Zuccala had been licensed in the City and did not
misrepresent their application, rather they submitted proof of lease agreements for the
added indoor storage. He reiterated there was discussion at the pre-bid conference
and the committee advised it would be addressed at the time the contract was signed.
It was a mandatory meeting and the issue was discussed with everyone in attendance.
It was a verbal waiver from the RFP. There was agreement. as long as there was
evidence the property was available at the time the contract was signed.
Lori LaVerriere, Assistant City Manager, advised the pre-bid mandatory meeting had
been held two weeks after the bid had been advertised. The deadline was then
extended for another three weeks for a total of five weeks. She noted it had been a
productive mandatory meeting because it was a lengthy, technical document and many
issues raised by the vendors had been vetted resulting in several addendums. She
specifically recalled when Zuccala raised the issue on the additional inside storage, it
was decided it would be determined at the time the contract was awarded in an attempt
to be flexible. The intent was not to have the vendors spend large sums of money just
to submit a bid.
Commissioner Holzman inquired if there had been any discussion or phone calls from
Westway prior to their purchasing property to submit a bid. Ms. LaVerriere replied
during the drafting of the RFP she had been contacted by an employee of Westway
relating to the office location. Most of the money spent by Westway was to obtain an
office within the City, not buying storage. The caller was advised the process was still in
draft mode.
Mayor Rodriguez expressed frustration relating to the pre-bid meetings and oral
understandings without any written documentation of the changes agreed upon with
distribution to all parties. Mr. Bressner responded an addendum had been distributed
relating to the equipment needed. The discussion relating to the storage facilities was
not part of a formal addendum to the RFP. Mayor Rodriguez opined if an addendum
was not distributed then the presiding document would prevail. Ms. LaVerriere stressed
everyone was present in an open meeting and understood all the changes and had no
questions.
Commissioner Holzman inquired about the consequences of granting the protest and
Attorney Cherof replied the matter would revert back to the point of making an award.
He also advised the lack of having the storage facilities would remove the selected
vendors from consideration. The only issue before the Commission was to determine if
the protest was valid.
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Commissioner Hay sought confirmation the City Attorney had reviewed the process and
rejected the appeal. Attorney Cherof agreed and reported he found the two companies
who received the award had not misrepresented anything and they had the required
licenses and submitted proof they could lease additional property. The documents
provided with the leases could be enforced. Mr. Blasie added the properties were
inspected also.
Mayor Rodriguez asked if the requirement that the facilities be in compliance with all
licensing and zoning at the time of RFP submittal was met. Mr. Blasie responded it was
interpreted that the vendors could meet those requirements. Mr. Bressner interjected
there could be one occupational license for the business enterprise covering five
locations. Mr. Blasie opined there was compliance with the occupational licensing
regulations.
Commissioner Orlove asked if the RFP language was meant in a general sense rather
than a specific location. Mr. Blasie viewed the issue as a general matter and they were
all licensed businesses. Commissioner Orlove believed there was significant discussion
in addition to the written document on the interpretation of the language of the bid.
Commissioner Orlove assumed although there was not a specific addendum on the
issue, the intent was to allow the lease agreement to commence upon award of the bid.
The lease agreements submitted were actively in place. It was clearly understood there
was potential for space to be leased and the lease signed upon awarding of the bid.
Attorney Handler reiterated the provision specifically addressed storage and the
meetings resulted in two addendums to address the agreed upon issues. There is a
requirement for an addendum if there would be a change to the written language of the
RFP.
Commissioner Holzman inquired if there were other issues discussed that were not
resolved with a written addendum. After two hours of lengthy discussions, Ms.
LaVerriere was certain not all details that were discussed had been in the addendums.
Attorney Cherof pointed out the language in the Technical Proposal, Item G, Storage
Locations, includes three provisions. First, to identify storage locations that all bidders
submitted and they all complied with minimum standards. The second provision
referred to all storage locations being in accordance with local occupational licensing
and zoning requirements. In his opinion the language requires the location must be
capable of obtaining an occupational license and meet zoning regulations. The last
requirement was that occupational licenses should be submitted for each location and
does not dictate when the requirement must be met. An occupational license would not
be needed if no business was being conducted.
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Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to deny the appeal. Commissioner Hay seconded the
motion.
Commissioner Holzman thought the protest was well taken and understood the
circumstances, but based on the information supplied by staff, the two vendors had
complied with the intent as well as the written proposal.
Vice Mayor Ross thanked staff and trusted staff on the issue. Commissioner Hay
suggested the City Attorney review the wording so the issue would not occur again.
Attorney Cherof stressed lessons are learned with every protest, but cautioned
reasonable interpretation by staff and the applicants should apply. The applicant could
have called or written for clarification of the specifications and Westway Towing had not
done so.
Commissioner Orlove recommended some record be retained of the questions and
answers at pre-bid meetings to avoid confusion and create a good record.
The motion passed.
C. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-026 - SECOND READING - Approve Pain
Management Clinics (CDRV 10-007) code review to amend the Land
Development Regulations to include restrictions on the direct dispensing of
certain pain medications and references to new state laws applicable to the
approval and operation of pain clinics, pain management clinics and other uses
that dispense pain medications. Applicant: City initiated.
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance NO.1 0-026 by title only on second reading.
Mayor Rodriguez opened the issue for public hearing. No one came forward.
Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to approve. Commissioner Hay seconded the motion.
Vote
City Prainito called the roll. The vote was 5-0.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 10-027 - SECOND READING - Approve Pain
Management Clinics (CDRV 10-007) code review to amend the Land
Development Regulations to include a definition, and operational requirements
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applicable to pharmacies and drug stores in connection with the warranted
control over the dispensing of certain pain medications by pain clinics, pain
management clinics and other uses that dispense pain medications. Applicant:
City initiated.
Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance NO.1 0-027 by title only on second reading.
Motion
Commissioner Holzman moved to approve. Vice Mayor Ross seconded the motion.
Mayor Rodriguez opened the issue for public hearing. No one came forward.
Vote
City Clerk Prainito called the roll. The vote was 5-0.
Attorney Cherof remarked the passage of the ordinances would end the moratorium
imposed by the Commission on the expansion or operation of pain clinics. It
represented the final adoption of Land Developed Regulations association with the type
of operation. He commended Mike Rumpf for his extensive efforts on a very complex
issue that has not been dealt with by the State and left for municipalities to resolve.
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. Proposed Resolution No. R 11- Approving and authorizing the execution of an
Interlocal Agreement for vote processing equipment use and election services
by and between the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections and the City of
Boynton Beach - January 4, 2011.
B. Police Complex -- Discussion of project timing, scope, location and funding
alternatives available (TBA)
C. Noise Control Ordinance - First Reading - TABLED ON July 20, 2010 and
August 3, 2010 - (TBD)
D. Live Entertainment Ordinance - First Reading - TABLED ON July 20,2010 and
August 3, 2010 - (TBD)
E. Appoint members to 7 -member independent Community Redevelopment
Agency Board (TABLED ON 09/21/10 and 10/05/10) - 01/18/11
F. Consider recommendation of Advisory Committee for renaming of Jaycee Park
- January 18, 2010
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Rodriguez
properly adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m.
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ATTEST:
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Item
1.
Letter of Protest
2.
Craig Goldstein Affidavit
3.
Excerpt from City
RFP (Technical Proposal,
Item G) and City Attorney
Memo as to Intent
4.
Excerpts from City RFP -
Actions after RFP
Submittal and Prior to
Operations
5.
Excerpts from City RFP -
At RFP Submittal
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DAVID K. FRIEDMAN
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HARRY WINDERMAN
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HAND DELIVERY
Carol Doppler, Purchasing Agent
Procurement Services
City of Boynton Beach
100 East Boynton Beach Blvd.
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310
Re: Protest of Award of Contract; RFP: 055-2110-10ICJD-Towing and Storage
Services
Dear Ms. Doppler:
Our Firm has been retained by West Way Towing, Inc. to protest the award of contract
under RFP 055-2010-10ICJD (the "RFP") to Beck's Towing & Recovery, Ine ("Beck's") and
Zuccala's Wrecker Service, Inc. ("Zuccala's").
The RFP required minimum capability in the City of Boynton Beach (the "City") to
handle fifteen (15) vehicles in outside storage and fifteen (15)vehic1es in inside storage.
Technical Proposal Item G-Storage Locations of the RFP requires each responding party
to:
Identify Storage Location(s) to verify mllllmum storage
requirements are met. All storage locations shall be in accordance
with local occupational licensing and zoning requirements at the
time of RFP submittal to be considered. Occupational license
shall be submitted for each location. (emphasis added)
Additionally, each facility required certification of inspection and
licensure by the Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division (the "County
Division") which regulates towing in the County and each responder was required
to submit proof of insurance per site.
In its RFP response, Beck's identified capacity of six (6) inside spaces at 410 NE st\
Boynton Beach. To meet the minimum requirement, Beck's also listed capacity of twenty (20)
inside spaces at SOS North Railroad Avenue, Bay B, Boynton Beach. However, at the time of
RFP submittal, Beck's did not have a City occupational license, County Division certification
and license, and insurance certificate for the North Railroad Avenue site.
In its RFP response, Zuccala's identified capacity of four (4) inside spaces at 633 East
Industrial Avenue, Boynton Beach. To meet the minimum requirement, Zuccala's listed
capacity of twelve (12) inside spaces at 870 West Industrial Avenue, Boynton Beach. However,
at the time of RFP submittal, Zuccala's did not have a City occupational license, County
Division Certification and license, and insurance certificate for the West Industrial Avenue site.
Of course, the City could not count the listed inside spaces identified at Zuccala's Delray Beach
location because that facility is outside City limits, failed to have County Division certification
and license, and was roofless at the time of RFP submittal.
Both Beck's and Zuccala's misrepresented that they possess necessary storage facilities
because each company listed facilities which failed to have required licenses and insurance at
the time of RFP submittal. In other words, each and every site was required to satisfy City
occupational and County Division requirements at the time of RFP submittal. This site specific
licensure requirement was mandated by the RFP, City's occupational license law, and the Palm
Beach County Towing Ordinance (Section 6[A]). By failing to meet the minimum license
storage requirements and by having misrepresented material facts in their respective
submissions, we request that both Beck's and Zuccala's be disqualified from consideration for an
award of contract as prescribed by Part II, Section 1.0 of the RFP.
Under such circumstances, the City's RFP findings and scoring of qualified responding
companies require the award of contract to our client, West Way Towing. At our client's
request, we are available to discuss this matter. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
WEISS, HANDLER,
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HENRY B. HANDLER
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cc: James A. Cherof, Esq.
AFFIDAVIT OF CRAIG GOLDSTEIN
IN SUPPORT OF WEST WAY TOWING PROTEST TO
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH CITY COMMISSION
STATE OF FLORIDA )
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COUNTY OF PALM BEACH )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned, an officer duly authorized to take
acknowledgments, personally appeared, CRAIG GOLDSTEIN, who being first duly
sworn, deposes and says:
1. My name is Craig Goldstein. I am over the age of twenty-one,
competent to execute this Affidavit and have personal knowledge of the matters set
forth herein.
2. I am the president of West Way Towing, Inc., a Florida corporation ("West
Way") and have served as president since its inception in 1989.
3. As president of West Way, I was primarily responsible for the completion
of West Way's response (the "Response") to RFP 055-2110-1 O/CJD for Towing and
Storage Services (the "RFP") for the City of Boynton Beach ("Boynton Beach").
4. Part VII, Technical Proposal Item G of the RFP stated:
Identify storage location(s) to verify the minimum
storage requirements are met. All storage
locations shall be in accordance with local
occupational licensing and zoning requirements
at time of RFP submitted to be considered.
Occupational license shall be submitted for each
location.
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5. This is exactly the same language used by the City of Boca Raton in Part
VII, Technical Proposal G of Boca Raton's RFP No. 2008-2007 for Towing and Storage
Services in November, 2007 ("Boca Raton's RFP").
6. I have personal knowledge of Boca Raton's 2007 RFP and Boca Raton's
interpretation of the storage location requirement which was drafted by its staff. West
Way was the successful proposer in response to Boca Raton's 2007 RFP and became
Boca Raton's towing provider.
7. To a significant degree, Boynton Beach's RFP was taken from Boca
Raton's 2007 RFP.
8. In order to comply with the original drafters' interpretation of Part VII,
Technical Proposal Item G of Boca Raton's 2007 RFP, West Way obtained Boca Raton
storage and submitted occupational licenses and all other necessary permits for its
Boca Raton storage facilities with its response to Boca Raton's 2007 RFP.
9. In responding to exactly the same language in Boynton Beach's RFP as
was utilized in Boca Raton's 2007 RFP, West Way secured necessary storage facilities
in Boynton Beach and relocated its operations to Boynton Beach prior to RFP submittal
in order to obtain "local occupational licensing" and other necessary permits and
submitted same with its response to Boynton Beach's RFP. It was expensive to do so.
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10. West Way incurred the following expenses with relocating its storage and
attendant operations to Boynton Beach prior to RFP submitted (the "Expenses"):
Expense Amount
1. Rent $5,000
2. Bobcat service and rock for yard $5,500
3. Building renovation, equipment $7,750
removal and code compliance
work
4. Fencing and buffering $2,350
5. Security cameras $4,500
6. Signage $2,000
7. Computers and equipment relocation $2.541.02
TOTAL $29,641.02
11. In responding to the RFP, I was misled by the language used in Technical
Proposal Item G which Boynton Beach's City Attorney interprets to be "a condition
precedent to commencing tow operations" and only to show an "ability to comply with
the RFP storage requirements... at time of operation". This constitutes a material
irregularity since the Boynton Beach RFP uses substantially different language
numerous times to express the City Attorney's interpretation.
12. Having incurred the Expenses to comply with Technical Proposal Item G,
West Way was unable to offer a greater franchise fee to Boynton Beach in response to
the RFP. Had West Way ignored the clear language of Technical Proposal Item G, it
would have increased its proposed franchise fee by the amount of the Expenses.
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Consequently, West Way would have proposed a larger franphise fee than the two
selected companies, Beck's and Zuccala.
13. Clearly. the two selected companies. Beck's and ZUccala, did not incur
pre-RFP submittal costs similar to West Way's Expenses, resulting in an economic
advantage to .one set of responders over West Way.
14. West Way strictly complied with Technical Proposal Item G of the RFP
while the two selected companies did not.
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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
ITEM G - STORAGE LOCATION(S)
Identify Storage location(s) to verify the minimum storage requirements are
met. All storage locations shall be in accordance with local occupational
licensing and zoning requirements at time of RFP submittal to be
considered. Occupational license shall be submitted for each location.
,.. Staff members who participated in the drafting of the RFP documents advise
that the language set forth above was not intended to represent a condition of
submitting a proposal, but rather to indicate a condition precedent to
commencing tow operations once the successful Proposers were selected.
... Staff investigation, prior to ranking if proposals, was sufficient to determine
actual intent and ability to comply with the RFP Storage requirements. The
storage space required by the RFP represents a substantial monetary investment
on the part of the proposers. It is the ability to have the space available at time of
operation that was of importance to the RFP drafters and the ranking committee.
6.0 Insurance
SUBCONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE
... Each subcontractor shall furnish to the successful Contractor two copies of the
Certificate of Insurance, and succcssful Contractor shall furnish one copy of the
Certificate to the City of Boynton Beach.
SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
2. Certificates of Insurance meeting the specific required provision specified within
this Contract Agreement shall be forwarded to the City of Boynton Beach Risk
Management Department, and approved prior to the start of any work or the
possession of any city property.
INSURANCE ADVISORY FORM
... (NOTE: An insurance contract or binder may be accepted as proof of insurance if
Certificate is provided upon selection of vendor.)
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
ITEM C - EQUIPMENT
Identify Equipment to verify the minimum equipment requirements are met and any
additional equipmcnt that is available in excess of the minimum requirements.
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
ITEM F - TECHNICAL APPROACH [STA}'F]
Describe your ability to have available staff 24/7 to adhere to the requirements of the
contract or if you will need to hire additional staff in the event that you are
awarded the contract.
INSURANCE: ... The Proposer shan provide to the Risk Mgmt. Dept.
original certificates of current coverage meeting all such requirements and
specifications prior to engaging in any activities under this contract.
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: If applicable, the Contractor must
first register with the Department of State of the State of Florida, in
accordance with Florida State Statutes, prior to entering into a contract
with the City.
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PART VIII
RFP NO. 055-2110-10/CJD
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.04 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE: ... A copy of the license
or proof of exemption shall be submitted prior to
awarding the RFP.
CONTRACTOR LICENSE: The Proposer Name
identified ... shall be fully licensed, ... at time of RFP
opening for type of work to be performed in order for
their RFP to be considered. County or locally licensed
contractors must be registered with the State of Florida
DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board at time
of RFP opening. Copies of all applicable certificates,
registrations and licenses must be submitted with the
RFP and must be in the name of the Proposer shown on
the Signature of Proposer Form.