1.      PULLED retirement item. (Item 1)

2.      APPROVED Proclamations for Fair Housing Month – April, 2006; Community Development Block Grant Week - April 17 – 23, 2006; National Crime Victims’ Rights Week - April 23 – 29, 2006; Water Conservation Month – April, 2006; National Animal Control Appreciation Week - April 9 – 15, 2006; National Telecommunicator’s Week - April 9 – 15, 2006. (Item 2)

3.       ACCEPTED $5,000.00 check from the NRA to the County Council for Strickland Range. (Item 3)

4.      ACCEPTED the National Association of Counties and Trust for Public Land of the 2006 County Leadership in Conservation award. (Item 4)

5.      ACCEPTED the fire report. (Item 5)

6.      ACCEPTED the water report. (Item 6)

7.      APPROVED Minutes from the County Council - Regular Session held June 26, 2003. (Item 7)

8.      APPROVED Minutes from the County Council - Regular Session held January 19, 2006. (Item 8)

9.      APPROVED Minutes from the County Council Joint Meeting with the Deltona City Commission held February 14, 2006. (Item 9)

10.    ADOPTED Resolution No. 2006-80 abandoning/vacating a portion of Howe and Curriers Allotment Subdivision, M.B. 4, Page 44, in the New Smyrna Beach area. [Robert K. Boe and William K. Boe, Petitioners] (Item 10)

11.    ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2006-07, proposing Small Scale Amendment CPMA-002-06 (Teal-Pomfret) to the Volusia County Comprehensive Plan, changing approximately ± 2.6 acres from Forestry Resource (FR) to Rural (R).  The property is located on Camp South Moon Road, near Parramore Fish Camp, in the community of Volusia. (Item 11)

12.   APPROVED Staff’s Recommendations and ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2006-08, proposing Small Scale Amendment CPMA-003-06 (Minster) to the Volusia County Comprehensive Plan, changing approximately ± 3.74 acres from Agricultural Resource (AR) to Rural (R).  The property is located on the north side of Volco Road, approximately 1,000 feet west from its intersection with Beacon Light Road and is in the unincorporated area near the City of Edgewater. (Item 12)

13.    APPROVED task Assignment No. 2 to the firm of Bellomo-Herbert and Company for the design, preparation of construction documents, permitting and construction phase services for the construction of the Historic Courthouse Plaza, with the DIRECTION to consider restrooms, as an alternative; ($79,132.50); ADOPTED  Budget Resolution No. 2006-79 transferring $500,000.00 from General Fund Reserve for future County Council allocations to the Courthouse Capital Fund. [$500,000.00] (Item 13)

14.    DIRECTED staff to present the consistencies and inconsistencies with the D-Ranch property at the next VGMC meeting. (Item 14)

15.    APROVED to waive 50% of concession fees due April 30th for concession between Silver Beach to University; and to exempt the rest of the concessions fees due April 30th. [$18,552.30] (Item 15)

16.    AWARDED Bid No. 06-B-67LB to Canaveral Construction Company of Mims, Florida, under Contract No. 1186 for construction of a new pedestrian canopy and associated site work adjacent to the main terminal at the Daytona Beach International Airport. [$961,000.00] (Item 16)

17.    APPROVED grant funding and acceptance of grant aid as offered by the Florida Department of Transportation and/or Federal Aviation Administration, for the design and construction of rehabilitation and/or expansion and rehabilitation of the public use domestic terminal restrooms, and update the Airport Master Plan; and ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2006-87 appropriating the funds. [$784,875.00 with a local match of 2.5%] (Item 17)

18.    AWARDED Bid No. 06-B-90DS to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Paul Culver Construction, Inc., Daytona Beach, Florida, for the construction of a two bedroom, one bathroom, concrete block home with a porch at 282 Selden Ave., Ormond Beach, Florida. [HOME Funds: $80,774.00] (Item 18)

19.    APPROVED the extension of Price Agreement #2238 with Motor Coach Industries (MCI), Chicago, Illinois, for a one year period, for the sole source purchase of bus parts. [$60,000.00] (Item 19)

20.   APPROVED the extension of Price Agreement #2221 with Raney's Truck center for a one-year period, at the same terms and conditions set forth in Invitation to Bid #03-B-33JS, for brake kits, filters and hardware for VOTRAN buses. [$200,000.00] (Item 20)

21.    APPROVED the first one-year renewal of Price Agreement #4438 with Cintas Corp., Orlando, Florida, and Price Agreement #4439 with Unifirst Corp., d/b/a Interstate Uniform Services, Titusville, Florida, for leased uniforms and purchased items, in accordance with Invitation to Bid No. 03-B-77BB. [$50,000.00] (Item 21)

22.    AUTHORIZED the County Chair and County Manager to execute a Development Agreement for Utility Services with the City of DeLand to support utility needs at DeLand Crossings Industrial Park, with revisions. (Item 22)

23.    ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2006-81 appropriating the FY 2005-06 Florida Department of State, Voter Education Grant in the amount of $90,259.57 and authorize the transfer in cash match funds from the General Fund, Elections Department Budget. [$103,798.51: 15% ($13,538.94) match requirement] (Item 23)

24.    APPROVED the first one-year renewal period with Fidlar Doubleday Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan, per the terms and conditions of Bid No. 03-B-122JG, to furnish the printing of ballots. [$114,000.00] (Item 24)

25.    APPROVED the purchase of bar code identification system from DHS Worldwide; AUTHORIZED the County Chair to sign the agreement with DHS Worldwide; and authorize staff to issue a purchase order for the purchase of the bar code system. [$31,320.00] (Item 25)

26.    AUTHORIZED the Director of Purchasing and Contracts to renew Price Agreement # 3382 with Baker Distributing Company for one year, for air conditioning units, parts and supplies, in accordance with the Volusia County School Board Bid No. MTS-644AB / Volusia County Bid No. 06-B-112DS. [$34,000.00] (Item 26)

27.    APPROVED the standardization of the Liebert HVAC equipment for the I.T. Data Center and the purchase of a 20-ton Liebert HVAC unit from Innovative Support Systems, Inc. of Altamonte Springs, Florida. [$34,636.00] (Item 27)

28.    AWARDED Bid No. 06-B-72JJ to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Western Hills, Bunnell, Florida, for a period of three years with two one-year renewals contingent upon Council approval, dozer track and undercarriage repair. [$75,000.00] (Item 28)

29.    APPROVED a one-year renewal with Harmon Glass/Glass Doctors of Daytona Beach, Florida, per the terms and conditions stated in Bid No. 03-B-88JJ, for automotive glass replacement for fleet management. [$25,000.00] (Item 29)

30.    APPROVED to piggyback the State of Florida Bridgestone/Firestone, Goodyear Tire Contract (863-000-06-1), for a period of three years with renewals based on the State of Florida's renewals and Council approval. [$350,000.00] (Item 30)

31.    APPROVED the contract with The Research and Consulting Center of the Government Finance Officers Association, as a single source vendor, to act as a consultant, regarding the replacement or upgrade of the County’s current computer systems for financials and human resources. [$62,500.00] (Item 31)

32.    APPROVED the renewal of Price Agreement #9001 with BrightHouse Networks for an additional year, from May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007, at the rates stated in the agenda item, for cable and cable internet access (high-speed) for County business offices and remote locations. (Item 32)

33.    ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2006-82 appropriating FDEP funding for GC631, Task Assignment #5, Change Order #1 for petroleum clean up services on 137 sites, and authorize the creation of a new Environmental Specialist II position. [$33,446.00] (Item 33)

34.    APPROVED the submission of the grant application to Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program for the Seabridge Riverside Park; ADOPTED Resolution for Assistance No. 2006-93; AUTHORIZED the County Chair and County Manager to execute the Project Agreement, accept the grant award and administer the funds; and ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2006-84 appropriating the funds. [$50,000.00: 50% funding assistance] (Item 34)

35.    APPROVED the grant of easement for Progress Energy and the City of DeLand to extend lines to the new City of DeLand municipal complex on New York Avenue and an easement for the City of Deland to extend fiber optic cable and phone lines to the new City of DeLand municipal complex on New York Avenue; and authorize execution and recording of the documents. (Item 35)

36.    APPROVED the extension of Bid No. 03-B-127DW with T.C. Specialists, Orlando, Florida, for the first-year renewal period, for typesetting, printing, folding, stuffing and mailing of truth in millage (TRIM) notices for 2006, and authorize the Director of Purchasing and Contracts to issue a Purchase Order.  (Item 36)

37.    ACCEPTED a $50,000.00 donation from the Daytona Dog Fancier's Association; approve the acquisition of a mobile spay neuter clinic from the ARNI foundation; APPROVED the mobile spay neuter clinic program with the condition that at end of 12 months, staff will bring back a report on breakdown of monies spent, for Council to reconsider; and ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2006-89 appropriating funds. [$50,000.00 in matching funds] (Item 37)

38.    APPROVED a Memorandum of Agreement with Daytona Beach Community College for students to observe procedures performed by the medical examiner; and authorize the County Chair to execute the agreement on behalf of the Council. (Item 38)

39.    APPROVED the recommendation of the Selection Committee and authorize staff to negotiate basic contract agreements for professional testing services with the following four firms for a three year period of time: Bechtol Engineering & Testing of DeLand, Florida; Ellis & Associates of Jacksonville, Florida; Nodarse & Associates of Winter Park, Florida; and Universal Engineering Services of South Daytona, Florida. RSQ No. 06-SQ-20RB (Item 39)

40.    APPROVED to extend the existing contracts with Nodarse & Associates, Inc., Universal Engineering Services, and Bechtol Engineering, for a 60-day period, to allow critical testing services to continue during the negotiations of new contracts. (Item 40)

41.    APPROVED a price adjustment in accordance with the terms of Price Agreement No. 7274 with P & S Paving, Inc., Daytona Beach, Florida, for asphaltic concrete and removal of existing surface by milling for maintenance and emergency repairs, and increase the maximum not to exceed amount from $1,800,000.00 to $4,500,000.00. [$2,700,000.00] (Item 41)

42.    APPROVED to purchase two MD 500 Inlet Barrier Filtration systems from Aerospace Filtration System (AFS), the sole source provider. [$36,522.52] (Item 42)

43.    APPROVED Amendment No. 3 to the Natural Resources Conservation Service agreement to add the Halifax Canal in Port Orange to the initial grant agreement. [$33,000.00] (Item 43)

44.    APPROVED the first one-year renewal of Price Agreement #7220 with Advanced Drainage Systems, Clearwater, Florida, through May 21, 2007, to furnish polyethylene tubing, pipes and fittings. [$100,000.00] (Item 44)

45.    APPROVED Joint Project Agreement between the County of Volusia and the City of Lake Helen regarding the County's funding participation in the repair of the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Goodwin Street. [$209,000.00] (Item 45)

46.    AUTHORIZED the extension of the existing price agreements with Wheelabrator Ridge Energy, Inc. and Belcorp, Inc., for the first one-year renewal, for waste tire processing. [$150,000.00] (Item 46)

47.    ADOPTED Resolution No. 2006-88, with minor grammatical revisions, authorizing the County Manager and/or staff to submit all new Volusia County priority transportation candidate project applications to the Volusia County Metropolitan Planning Organization for ranking and possible state and federal funding. (Item 47)

48.   AWARDED Bid No. 06-B-49PW to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, 24/7 Construction, Inc. from Orlando, Florida, for backflow device testing, certifications, repairs and parts, for an initial three-year term, with two one-year renewals permissible upon mutual written agreement and Council approval. [$43,769.50] (Item 48)

49.    AWARDED Bid No. 06-B-102JJ to Pristine Water Solutions, Waukegan, Illinois, for corrosive inhibitor chemicals, for a period of three years with two one-year renewals based on Council approval. [$18,084.00] (Item 49)

50.    AUTHORIZED the expenditure of funds to Bell Helicopter/Textron for the 3,000-hour transmission overhaul for the main rotor gear box for Air-One ship N801DS. [$60,555.00] (Item 50)

51.    AWARDED the extension of Price Agreement #9006 with Sprint PCS, from May 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007, in accordance with the State of Florida Technology Office Contract #053-044-8904, for wireless data services. (Item 51)

52.    AWARDED the extension of the current BellSouth InterAct contract for a period not to exceed 24 months, and authorize County staff to begin negotiations with BellSouth for the Positron System to meet the current technology needs of the E-911 System within the County. [$929,592.00] (Item 52)

53.    APPROVED the submission and if awarded, ACCEPTED the 2005 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant in the amount of $21,796.00; authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Director to purchase the approved items; and ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2006-85 appropriating $21,796.00 in revenue from the Department of Justice. [$21,796.00] (Item 53)

54.    APPROVED the appropriation of $709.00 from the Department of Justice for 50% reimbursement of expenses for replacement of bulletproof vests containing Zylon; ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2006-86; and AUTHORIZED the Purchasing and Contracts Director to purchase items in accordance with County polices and ordinances. [$709.00] (Item 54)

55.    ACCEPTED the update on the Interstate 95 to SR 417/Greenway Connector Toll Road Study and DIRECTED staff to move forward with the study. (Item 55)

56.    RATIFIED the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local #385 and the County of Volusia. (Item 56)

57.    DIRECTED Staff to devise a budget option for a traffic funds project for the I-4 frontage road as part of the 5-year road update; and to hold a joint meeting regarding the DRI area. (Item 57)

58.    CONTINUED to April 27, 2006 the progress review by Economic Development of current activities and an economic market review for 2005. (Item 58)

59.    APPROVED Proclamations for Tony Welch Day - March 18, 2006; Ed and Pauline Lacey Day - March 18, 2006; Adelaide (Lady) Lloyd Day - March 18, 2006; Volusia Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day - March 22, 2006; Hessam Abrishami Day - March 24, 2006. (Item 59)

60.    APPOINTED Dennis Mulder, Mayor of Deltona, to serve a 4-year term to expire March 31, 2010; APPOINTED Charles Bray to fill the vacant position for the remainder of the 4-year term to expire March 31, 2008 re: Tourist Development Council. (Item 60)

61.    AUTHORIZED the Legal Department to retain the Law Firm of Fowler & White to represent the County on Senate Bill 1608 and House Bill 949, at a cost of $30,000.00