1.      Approved Proclamations, as follows:   Captain Tom McAllister Day - September 8,   2005;  MDA Appreciates Volusia County Firefighters Association Month - September, 2005;  National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month - September, 2005; National Preparedness Month - September, 2005 (Item 1)

2.      CONTINUED request for approval of Minutes from the County Council luncheon with the Area Chambers held August 4, 2005. (Item 3)

3.      APPROVED request for modifications to the County Deed that transferred property to DBCC for the purpose of creating the West Volusia Corporate and Cultural Training Center, by deleting Section 3 on Page 2 of the existing County Deed.   (Item 4)

4.      ACCEPTED the report from the Volusia Smart Growth Implementation Committee. (Item 5)

5.      DENIED request to close Old Dixie Highway from Tomoka State Park north to Walter Boardman Lane, including Pine Tree Drive, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on October 1, 2005, with County participation in maintenance of traffic and contribution of Sheriff's costs for “Celebrate the Loop Day.”  (Item 6)

6.      APPROVED modification of EVAC Ambulance’s COPCN to include one transport capable unit each from the City of Daytona Beach and the City of Deltona Fire Departments, as a pilot program, for a period of one year, ending September 30, 2006.  (Item 7)

7.      ADOPTED Resolution No. 2005-179 abandoning/vacating a portion of Glenwood Avenue, an unopened 50-foot wide road right of way lying between Pine Avenue and Jungle Road in the New Smyrna Beach area, and accept the sidewalk, drainage and utility easement along the eastern portion of Joan W. Halls’ property. [Joan W. Halls, Petitioner]   (Item 8)

8.      ADOPTED Ordinance No. 2005-12, Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle 05-1, as set forth, and authorized transmission to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for compliance review.  (Item 9)

9.      ADOPTED Ordinance 2005-13, repealing the Clean Hands Ordinance. (Item 10)

10.    Staff given direction on proposal for a comprehensive needs assessment that addresses program design and target population to be served for community and jail diversion treatment needs.  Item to be brought to Council for action at a later date.  (Item 11)

11.    APPROVED Second Amendment to the County’s Fixed Base Operator Lease with Lynch Corporate Services, Inc., adding one acre of adjacent airside property, Parcel 28, and providing for a new lease term of 30 years, and authorized the County Chair and County Manager to execute the documents. ((Item 12)

12.    APPROVED use of the grant funds and Airport revenue for the purchase of an aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, and accessories from Ten-8 and Fischer through existing contracts, and APPROVED request to auction the surplus ARFF vehicles and apply the proceeds to the FAA grant, per FAA regulations. [$715,044.00: 95% FAA, 2.5% FDOT and 2.5% Airport Revenue].  (Item 13)

13.    APPROVED request  to cancel Price Agreement #3319 with Class Act Cleaning, LLC for janitorial services at the Daytona Beach International Airport, with a 30-day written notice. (Item 14)

14.    APPROVED  award of Bid No. 05-B-199PW to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Allen Enterprises, Inc. of Orlando, Florida, for electrical parts specialized for the Daytona Beach International Airport, and authorized the Director of Purchasing and Contracts to issue a three year price agreement with two one-year renewals. [$50,000.00]  (Item 15)

15.    APPROVED award of Bid No. 05-B-133LB to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Advanced Electrical Installations, Inc. of Titusville, Florida, for a contract for marking and lighting improvements at the Daytona Beach International Airport. [$219,049.55]  (Item 16)                                

16.    approveD an Inlet & Port District expenditure to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in support of the South Jetty Extension alternative design at the Ponce de Leon Inlet. ($50,000.00)  (Item 17)

17.    APPROVED Board membership for the Workforce Development Board of Flagler and Volusia Counties, Inc., as recommended.  (Item 18)

18.    APPROVED Two-Year Workforce Investment Act Plan and the Interlocal Agreement for the Continuation of a Regional Workforce Board.  Item 19)

19.    APPROVED recommended increase to the per capita funding rates for Children Programs from $3.76 to $4.00 and from $1.25 to $1.50, for Community Programs. [$237,288.00]  (Item 20) 

20.    APPROVED contract between the County of Volusia and Central Florida Community Development Corporation, for the use of unencumbered SHIP funds for the construction of two housing units that will be rented to very low and low-income households for a period of at least 20 years, and authorize the Community Services Director or designee to sign all contract documents. [$99,044.00]  (Item 21)

21.    APPROVED award of Bid No. 05-B-181PW to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Charles Coleman, Inc. for the construction of a single-family home at 5132 Penvan Avenue in DeLeon Springs, Florida. [$99,060.00] ((Item 22)

22.    approveD the amendments to the FY 2004/2005 Consolidated Plan and authorized the Community Services Director, or his designee, to submit related grant documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and amend all subrecipient agreements, as necessary.  (Item 23)

23.    adoptED Budget Resolution No. 2005-169 establishing the FY 2005/2006 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program budget and authorized the County Chair and County Manager to sign same. [$1,977,008.00]  (Item 24)

24.    APPROVED the modification to the Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contract, ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2005-170, and authorized the Community Services Director to execute the Modification and make technical changes to the LIHEAP Contract. ($55,839.00)  (Item 25)

25.    APPROVED contract between Affordable Housing Partners and the County of Volusia, to administer the Down Payment Assistance Program, and authorized the County Manager or her designee to sign all contract documents.  (Item 26)

26.    APPROVED the LAP Supplemental Agreement between FDOT and the County of Volusia increasing the construction amount for the rehabilitation of the DeLand Train Station; ADOPTED Resolution No. 2005-171 authorizing the Council Chair to sign the LAP Supplemental Agreement, and ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2005-172 approving an increase in the expenditure of grant funds for the project. [$30,420.00]  (Item 27)

27.    AUTHORIZED the Director of Purchasing and Contracts to renew Price Agreement #3224 with Classic Carpet Care through October 13, 2006. [$90,000.00]  (Item 28)

28.    APPROVED recommendation of the Selection Committee and authorized staff to negotiate basic contract agreements with the following five recommended firms for a period of three years, for services of architects and/or engineers to perform work on small projects.  (Item 29)

Dickens & Associates, Daytona Beach, Florida

John S. Carter, DeLand, Florida

Mark Dowst & Associates, Daytona Beach, Florida

Starmer Ranaldi, Winter Springs, Florida

Stottler Stagg & Associates, Cape Canaveral, Florida

29.    APPROVED the settlement of Zhaneta Mkrtchyan and Eduard Sargsyan v. County of Volusia. [$100,000.00]  (Item 30)

30.    APPROVED the top ranked firm of Motorola, Inc. of Decatur, Georgia, and authorized Growth and Resource Management, Purchasing/Contracts and Legal staff to commence with negotiations for a confirmed best and final pricing from Motorola, for a software system that would integrate all of the permitting and land development functions of the department.  The final contract, with pricing, will be brought back to Council for approval; RFP No. 04-P-76DW.  (Item 31)

31.    APPROVED issuance of a purchase order to PRIDE Digital Information Services for the imaging of Growth & Resource Management's documents. [$50,000.00] (Item 32)

32.    APPROVED bonding of Volusia Forever projects and authorized the County’s Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel to begin drafting the bond documents. (Item 33)

33.    APPROVED Lease Agreement between the State Of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks and the County of Volusia, regarding the State's Division of Recreation and Parks managing 27.13 acres located in the North Peninsula State Park (NPSP) which the County of Volusia acquired in June 2000 through a Preservation 2000 grant award from the Florida Communities Trust.  The state will be responsible for the management costs. (Item 34)

34.    APPROVED grant of Easement to the City of DeLand for a lift station at the Spring Hill Park located on Mathis Avenue in DeLand, and  authorized the County Chair and County Manager to execute the Grant of Easement to the City of DeLand.  (Item 35)

35.    APPROVED request to increase Price Agreement #3353 with Northwest Volusia Tree Service from $120,000.00 to $178,550.00, to remove all of the trees infected with a Southern Pine Beetle at Spruce Creek Park in Port Orange and Sugar Mill Ruins in New Smyrna Beach. [$58,550.00]  (Item 36)

36.    APPROVED the ranking of the Selection Committee and authorize staff to commence negotiation of a contract agreement with the number one ranked firm, GAI Consultants of Orlando, Florida, for planning and consulting services for the Historic Ormond-by-the-Sea Scenic Trail Corridor Management Plan.  (Item 37)

37.    APPROVED release the Subdivision Maintenance Agreement and guaranty; request for the County to agree to maintain the dedicated public improvements; and request to approve turning over any other appropriate improvements for maintenance for the Lakes of DeLand, Phase I subdivision.  (Item 38)

38.    APPROVED release the Subdivision Maintenance Agreement and guaranty; request for the County to agree to maintain the dedicated public improvements; and request to approve turning over any other appropriate improvements for maintenance for the Coventry Subdivision.  (Item 39)

39.    APPROVED request to grant a Development Order approving the application for a final plat and approval of the required Maintenance Agreement and any necessary Performance Agreement for the Glenwood Springs, Phase 1 subdivision, subject to resolution of conditions 1 through 5 as set forth.  (Item 40)

40.    GRANTED Development Order approving the application for a final plat and approval of the required Maintenance Agreement and any necessary Performance Agreement for the Destination Daytona subdivision, subject to resolution of conditions 1 through 4 as set forth.  (Item 41)

41.    ADOPTED  Resolution No. 2005-173  in support of the application for a Hazard Mitigation Grant for the development of a post-disaster redevelopment plan for unincorporated Volusia County, and adopted Budget Resolution No.

        2005-174  for the application and acceptance of the Hazard Mitigation Grant;    $200,000.00.   The 25% match of $50,000.00 will be met through in-kind services.  (Item 41A)

42.    APPROVED a one-year extension to the current contract with CenterPlate Services, Inc., the Ocean Center's sub-contract food service caterer. (Item 42)

43.    APPROVED entering into a contract with Prison Health Services for the provision of inmate medical services for an initial term of three years, with two three-year renewal terms permissible upon mutual written consent and Council approval. [$5,402,556.00]  (Item 43)

44.    APPROVED single-source for the purchase, installation and maintenance of four stand-alone weather stations from AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. and authorized the County Chair and County Manager to execute the contract. [$26,400.00] (Item 44)

45.    APPROVED the increased usage of Price Agreement #7275 with Beckman Paving, Inc. through the remainder of the current term, October 31, 2005, to purchase asphaltic concrete and for the removal of existing surfaces by milling for maintenance and emergency repairs. [$150,000.00]  (Item 45)

46.    APPROVED request to purchase Tax Parcel 8015-01-00-0480 owned by David R. & Barbara A. Ritchey, for the extension of Rhode Island Avenue from the proposed Westside Parkway to U.S.  17-92 in Orange City, in accordance with the Right of Way Purchase Agreement. [$202,300.00] (Item 46)

47.    APPROVED request to purchase Tax Parcel 8015-01-00-0470 owned by David R. & Barbara A. Ritchey, for the extension of Rhode Island Avenue from the proposed Westside Parkway to U.S.   17-92 in Orange City, in accordance with the Right of Way Purchase Agreement. [$97,700.00]  (Item 47)

48.    APPROVED request to purchase of Parcels 108 & 808 owned by A-Z Poultry Farms, Inc., to construct a new transportation corridor, the Interstate 4 Frontage Road, from State Road 472 to Orange Camp Road, in accordance with the Right of Way Purchase Agreement. [$467,720.00]  (Item 48)

49.    APPROVED request to approve Task Assignment No. 6 to the contract with PEC/Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc. for preliminary engineering services for the 10th Street widening project from Myrtle Avenue to U.S. 1. [$76,949.00]  (Item 49)

50.    APPROVED Roadway Improvement Evaluation Report for the Howland Boulevard street widening project from two lanes to four lanes between Elkcam Boulevard and Courtland Boulevard, establishing the necessity for the acquisition of the identified parcels for road widening and stormwater ponds.  (Item 50)

51.    APPROVED recommendation of the Selection Committee and authorize staff to negotiate basic contract agreements with each of the following firms for a period of three years, for right of way acquisition services; RSQ 05-SQ-157RB:  (Item 51)

American Acquisition Group, LLC of Tampa, Florida

PARARA Services, Inc., of DeLand, Florida

52.    ADOPTED Resolution No. 2005-175 approving the acquisition of Parcel Nos. 110, 112, 117 and TCE 720 which are necessary for the construction of road widening and drainage improvements at Howland Boulevard between Elkcam Boulevard and Courtland Boulevard, as indicated in Project Nos. 4836 and 4910.  (Item 52)

53.    APPROVED the purchase of Parcel 113 (an acquisition of a strip of land) owned by the United States Postal Service, for right of way requirements regarding the road widening of Howland Boulevard from Elkcam Boulevard to Courtland Boulevard, in accordance with the Right of Way Purchase Agreement. [$27,600.00] (Item 53)

54.    AUTHORIZED the County Chair to execute the Prescriptive Right of Way Map  vesting all title of Recycle Road, as built and maintained for the past four years, in the County of Volusia, and file said map with the Clerk of the Court. (Item 54)

55.    APPROVED the purchase of cockpit modification equipment and training to supplement the purchase of ITT Model F4949 AN/AV Pinnacle aviator night vision imaging system used during night flying spraying of mosquitoes. [$51,595.62] (Item 55)

56.    APPROVED award of Bid No.  05-B-168PW to Godawa Septic, Daytona Beach, Florida, for portable toilet rentals, for three years with two one-year renewals, contingent upon Council approval. [$28,500.00] (Item 56)

57.    APPROVED request to piggyback the Seminole County contract with Thompson Pump and Manufacturing of Orlando, Florida, for the rental of pumps and hoses, for a period of three years with renewals in conjunction with Seminole County, Thompson Pumps and Volusia County Council approval. [$50,000.00); Bid 05-B-223JJ.  (Item 57)

58.    APPROVED emergency replacement of the scale modules and deck cells by JBLCo/Shamrock Scale Co. of Knoxville, Tennessee, at the Tomoka Landfill Scale House. [$52,423.00] (Item 58)

59.    APPROVED Task Assignment No. 1 to the contract with Burton & Associates of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, for professional utility financial consulting services regarding disposing of solid waste at a private landfill out of the County. [$49,726.00]  (Item 59)

60.    DENIED Task Assignment No. 4 to the contract with GMB Engineers & Planners, Inc. of Orlando, Florida, for professional traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Ormond Loop Traffic Calming Plan. [$80,012.00] (Item 60)

61.    APPROVED grant contract from the St. Johns River Water Management District for the “Atlanta/Raleigh/Culverhouse/Flomich" Stormwater Retro-fit Project, and ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2005-176 authorizing the expenditure of funds from the FY 2005-06 budget, upon its approval by the County Council. [$351,469.00: SJRWMD Grant= $310,000.00; County Share match of $41,469.00 of In-Kind services.  (Item 61)

62.    APPROVED the grant contract from the St. Johns River Water Management District for the "North Peninsula Swales Project," and adopt Budget Resolution No. 2005-177 authorizing the expenditure of funds from the FY 2005-06 budget, upon its approval by the County Council. [$360,000.00: SJRWMD Grant= $310,000.00; County Share match of $50,000.00 of In-Kind services] (Item 62)

63.    APPROVED a one-year extension to the Agreement for the Provision of Police Dispatch Services between the City of Lake Helen and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office with remuneration in the amount of $13,025.00 for FY 2005-2006. [$13,025.00] (Item 63)

64.    AUTHORIZED the transfer of $14,802.00 from the Local Law Enforcement Trust Fund to the VOCA Grant Fund as grant match for the FY 2005-2006 VOCA grant; and ADOPTED Budget Resolution No. 2005-178 appropriating revenues and expenses associated with the Victims of Crime grant. [$97,233.00]  (Item 64)

65.    ACCEPTED the Boat Facility Siting component of the Manatee Protection Plan for Volusia County (Phase II), established the Manatee Conservation Fund, authorized the adjustment of the FY 05-06 budget at its first public hearing to reflect the Fund’s creation, agreed to adopt comprehensive plan amendments consistent with Phase II, and authorized transmission of Phase II to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for final approval. (Item 65)

66.    CONTINUED to October 6, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. public hearing on Ordinance No. 2005-15, proposed changes to the County Minimum Standards Chapter 50, Article V "Wastewater Residual Management.”  (Item 66)

67.    APPROVED the Beach Management Plan and directed staff to proceed as recommended on a time line for implementation of the plan. (Item 67)

68.    ADOPTED  the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Tentative Budget and Ad Valorem Tax Rates; directed the County Manager to come back at the final adoption hearing with a proposal for a 3/10 mil reduction in the Countywide millage; and set Final Public Hearing and adoption of Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Budget and Tax Rates for September 22, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. (Item 68)

69.    APPROVED Proclamations presented outside Council Chambers, as follows:  (Item 69)

Women's Right to Vote 85th Anniversary Week - August 26 through September 1, 2005

Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month - September, 2005

Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children - September 26, 2005

Mental Illness Awareness Week - October 2 through 8, 2005

70.    APPROVED negotiated contract regarding County Manager resignation, as amended to add provision that the County Manager would continue to serve until December 31, 2005, “or until there is some movement either by the Manager or the Council.”  (Item 67A)

71.    REAPPOINTED Frank T. Bruno, Jr. as Volusia County Chair, Ex Officio member to Spring Hill Community Redevelopment Agency Board, for four years effective September 30, 2005. (Item 70)

72.    APPOINTED Barbara Gamble to the Health Facilities Authority for remainder of four-year term of Bert Reames (resigned), expiring April 15, 2009. (Item 71)

73.   Selection Committee Appointments were made as follows:

RSQ #05-SQ-159DW, Misdemeanor Probation Services for the 7th Judicial Court in

    and for Volusia County, Opens 9/14/05.  (Dwight Lewis)

RSQ #05-SQ-203BL, Professional Planning Consultant Services, Opened 8/25/05. (Joie Alexander)

RSQ #05-SQ-204BL, Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for Roofing     Projects, Opened 8/25/05. (Jack Hayman)