Create the MET-12.0.0-beta5 release

Describe the Task

Create the MET-12.0.0-beta5 development release.

Remember to:

Update https://github.com/dtcenter/METplus/discussions/2342 discussion to request external acceptance testing of new features.

2 hours

None needed

Should be created on Wednesday 7/10/24

Define the source of funding and account keys here or state NONE.

[x] Select Milestone as a MET-X.Y.Z version, Consider for Next Release, or Backlog of Development Ideas
[x] For a MET-X.Y.Z version, select the MET-X.Y.Z Development project

Consider the impact to the other METplus components.

See the METplus Workflow for details.

[ ] Complete the issue definition above, including the Time Estimate and Funding Source.
[ ] Fork this repository or create a branch of develop. Branch name: feature_<Issue Number>_<Description>
[ ] Complete the development and test your changes.
[ ] Add/update log messages for easier debugging.
[ ] Add/update unit tests.
[ ] Add/update documentation.
[ ] Push local changes to GitHub.
[ ] Submit a pull request to merge into develop. Pull request: feature <Issue Number> <Description>
[ ] Define the pull request metadata, as permissions allow. Select: Reviewer(s) and Development issue Select: Milestone as the next official version Select: MET-X.Y.Z Development project for development toward the next official release
[ ] Iterate until the reviewer(s) accept and merge your changes.
[ ] Delete your fork or branch.
[ ] Close this issue.