AUGUST 21, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

CLAUDENE L. ANTHONY, CMC, CITY CLERK, (561) 845-4090

AUGUST 12, 2019 BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES

OPERATION HOPE, INC.- $500 - MAYOR RONNIE FELDER - VETERANS FACILITY- FOOD AND SUPPLIES.

GCI TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT CENTER, INC. - $500 - MAYOR RONNIE FELDER - 3RD ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS STILETTO AWARDS GALA.

CHILDREN'S OUTREACH - $500- MAYOR RONNIE L. FELDER - TO HELP PROVIDE SERVICES WITH THE FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHING ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE REFERRALS.

MAX M. FISHER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - $500 - MAYOR RONNIE L. FELDER -  ANNUAL BOOK BAG AND SUPPLY DRIVE.

OPERATION RESTORE - $500 - MAYOR RONNIE L. FELDER - TO HELP THE YOUTH PROGRAM AND BLACK HISTORY EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION.

THRIVE FOR A CHANGE OF THE PALM BEACHES INC.- $500 - MAYOR RONNIE L. FELDER - THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH EX-FELONS TO HELP THE GET THEM ACCLIMATED BACK INTO SOCIETY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO HELPS EX-FELONS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE, EXPUNGEMENTS, AND RECORD SEALING.  

SUNCOAST PROJECT GRADUATION -  $500- MAYOR RONNIE L. FELDER - PROJECT GRADUATION FOR GOODIE BAGS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE TEACHERS AND SPONSORS AT THE CONFERENCE.

TEAM ELAM FOUNDATION- $500 - MAYOR RONNIE FELDER - 2019 ANNUAL CHARITY WEEKEND IS A FUN FILLED WEEKEND WITH FOOD, GIVEAWAYS, LIVE MUSIC, AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES.

DUBOIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL  JUSTICE INC- $500 - MAYOR RONNIE FELDER - HELP SUPPORT THE GOOMBAY SPLASH WHICH IS A CULTURAL EVENT THAT EMBRACES THE HISTORIC CONNECTION BETWEEN RIVIERA BEACH  AND FREEPORT GRAND BAHAMAS. 

1ST STUDIO ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER - $1,500 - COUNCILPERSON SHIRLEY LANIER - COMMUNITY "PEACEFUL" PARTY..

YOUTH RECREATION ASSOCIATION - $1,500 - COUNCILPERSON SHIRLEY LANIER - BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FOR 6TH, 7TH, 8TH GRADES.

FRIENDS OF RIVIERA BEACH SCHOOLS INC - $1,000.00 - COUNCILPERSON TRADRICK MCCOY- THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED TO DEFRAY THE COSTS FOR THE STONY BROOK FURNITURE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN RESIDING IN RIVIERA BEACH.

FREEPRENUERS PRESENT 1ST ANNUAL FAMILY FIELD DAY- $500- MAYOR RONNIE FELDER-REIMBURSEMENT OF SOME COST FOR FREEPRENUERS PRESENT 1ST ANNUAL FAMILY FIELD DAY. THE PURPOSE FOR THIS FAMILY FIELD DAY IS TO CONNECT FAMILIES BCK TOGETHER. THE KIDS WILL NOT ONLY BE COMPETING WITH THEIR PEERS BUT WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE WITH PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND OTHER KIDS FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND DEMOGRAPHICS. THIS MAY CHANGE THE OUTLOOK ON LIFE BOTH THE PARENTS,CHILDREN,AND THE COMMUNITY.

GCI TRAINING & EMPOWERMENT CENTER, INC. - $800 - COUNCILPERSON DOUGLAS A. LAWSON TO OFFSET COST TO FUND 3-WEEK INITIATIVE PROGRAM.

CARIBBEAN EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION, INC. - $1250 - COUNCILPERSON DOUGLAS A. LAWSON TO OFFSET COST FOR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

YOUNG MEN OD DISTINCTION- $500- MAYOR RONNIE FELDER- YOUNG MEN OF DISTINCTION IS A MENTOR GROUP THAT HELP STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12. MENTORING IS IMPORTANT, NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS STUDENTS CAN LEARN FROM MENTORS, BUT ALSO BECAUSE MENTORING PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOCIALIZATION AND PERSONAL SUPPORT TO FACILITATE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. QUALITY MENTORING GREATLY ENHANCES OUR YOUNG MEN WITH CHANCES OF SUCCESS.

JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND- $1,500 - MAYOR RONNIE FELDER- JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL  HAS BEEN LONG STANDING STAPLE IN THE RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY. THE BAND IS ASKING FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP WITH  PERFORMANCE  OPPORTUNITIES. THEY ARE PLANNING TO PERFORM AT BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING PARADE IN DAYTONA  BEACH.

ADIVA CARES FOUNDATION, INC. - $500 - COUNCILPERSON DOUGLAS A. LAWSON TO OFFSET EVENT COST FOR 3RD ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS STILETTO AWARDS GALA.

TRINDY GOURMET FOUNDATION, INC. - $1250 - COUNCILPERSON DOUGLAS A. LAWSON TO OFFSET EVENT COST TO HOST SIX FOOD SESSIONS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES.

PALM TRAN SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH

SHAWN HALL, PALM TRAN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TEAM

PRESENTATION ON  "WHEN THEY SEE US" COMMUNITY FORUM AND CONVERSATION TO DISCUSS WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?  BY LEOTYNE BROWN, PRETTY GIRLS VOTE, INC.

DOUGLAS A. LAWSON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILPERSON

 RACIAL EQUITY TRAINING

JAMES GREEN, PALM BEACH COUNTY, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, FIXING THE ADJUSTED TAX VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; LEVYING A TAX ON REAL PROPERTY AND TANGIBLE BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 FIXING THE MILLAGE RATE OF 8.4520 MILLS THEREON FOR SAID YEAR; THAT THE MILLAGE RATE OF 8.4520 IS 4.75% HIGHER THAN THE ROLLED BACK RATE OF 8.0689; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RANDY SHERMAN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, 561-845-4045.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND ESTABLISHING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

RANDY SHERMAN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, 561-845-4041.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MODIFYING AND UPDATING THE CITY’S FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019-2020 THROUGH 2023-2024; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RANDY SHERMAN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, 561-845-4041.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA BUREAU OF PUBLIC LAND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE 14 INCH POTABLE WATER MAIN SUPPLYING WATER TO SINGER ISLAND.

JOHN ARMSTRONG,  SENIOR UTILITY ENGINEER, 561-845-4185.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITIZEN’S SURTAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSES OF REVIEWING THE CITY’S PROGRAM AS A RELATES TO THE CITY HALL COMPLEX PROJECT IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS A PART OF THE ADOPTED SURTAX PLAN, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA; ACCEPTING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,401 FOR THE CONTINUATION OF REENTRY SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2019 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO SET UP A BUDGET FOR THE SAME; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORIE BULLARD, JUSTICE SERVICE CENTER DIRECTOR, 561-840-3143.  

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,235.30; TO CONDUCT THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN RFP 95218-3; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RICHARD BLANKENSHI[P, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR, 561-845-3411.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CONTRIBUTION OF DISTRICT ONE NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TIMBER PINE PARK PLAYGROUND – PROJECT  18091; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RICHARD BLANKENSHIP, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR, 561-845-3411.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO TRANSFER $90,000 FROM THE FLEET SURPLUS REVENUE ACCOUNT TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 50030104-552002 (PUBLIC WORKS FLEET FUEL); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  

TERRENCE N. BAILEY, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR , 561-845-4080.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION  OF  A PORTABLE BUILDING TO HOUSE THE TEMPORARY OPERATIONS OF FIRE STATION #2 AND A PORTABLE RESTROOM/SHOWER COMBINATION IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  $40,000.00 EACH; AUTHORIZING THE EXPEDITIOUS RELOCATION, DEMOLITION, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE EXISTING FIRE STATION #2 STRUCTURE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROCUREMENT CODES AS NECESSARY FOR RELOCATION, DEMOLITION, AND RECONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION #2; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO TEN PERCENT (10%); AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME FROM PROJECT NUMBER 18034 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. INTERIM FIRE CHIEF: JOHN CURD (561) 845-4104.

TERRENCE BAILEY, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, 561-845-4080.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FY 2019-2020 CITYWIDE GOALS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FY 2019-2020 BUDGET, CREATING A CITYWIDE VISION FOR RIVIERA BEACH 2030, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

JONATHAN EVANS, CITY MANAGER, 561-812-6593.