TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey L. Oris, CEcD, Assistant City Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 10, 2023
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DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS PAYMENTS TO PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR USE BY THE LIBRARY OF THE SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE GARAGE AND PARKING LOT.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
The City Commission is asked to determine whether to continue to cover the outlined cost of maintenance and operations of the South County Courthouse garage and parking lot and if inclined to do so, determine the manner in which to make payment.
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Background:
Several months ago it was brought to the City's attention there were outstanding invoices due to Palm Beach County for a portion of operation and maintenance costs related to the Library’s use of the South County Courthouse parking lot and garage. Payment of these costs are a requirement of the original Interlocal Agreement between the City of Delray Beach, Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Delray Beach Public Library, and Palm Beach County which memorialized the responsibilities and costs to each party regarding the construction, operation, and future use of the parking garage and lot (outstanding invoices for FY17, FY21, and FY22 are attached). Concern was raised when informed that the County was awaiting payment from the City for these costs despite the fact that Section 10 of the Interlocal Agreement clearly states “ The County shall be physically responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Parking Facilities and the Library shall annually pay the County 31% of all on-site operation and maintenance costs including capital renewal and replacement costs, utilities, and security.” The Section further expands on dates for notifications and invoicing to the Library (agreement is attached).
In order to find the facts behind this item, contact was made with Ms. Kae Jonsons, the Library’s Director of Development and Comm...
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