12/04/2000
CITY COMMISSION WORKSESSION
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 4, 2000
Present: Brian J. Aungst Mayor/Commissioner
J. B. Johnson Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Robert Clark Commissioner
Ed Hart Commissioner
Vacant Seat Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II Interim City Manager
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. at City Hall.
PUR PURCHASING
group term life insurance
Reliastar Life Insurance, 2nd & Final extension, for SAMP
HR
employees, 1/1/01-12/31/01, est. $60,000 ()
group term life insurance
Reliastar Life Insurance, 2nd & Final extension, (basic), 1/1/01-
HR
12/31/01, est. $30,000 ()
one 2001 Mack front loader refuse truck
McClain Southland Inc., with Hercules 40 cubic
yard capacity, replacement, $143,318; financing to be provided under City's Master Lease-
GS
Purchase Agreement ()
one 2001 Bobtrack 864 loaderGS
Bobcat Company, with attachments, $36,331 ()
eight 2001 Ford Taurus sedans
Don Reid Ford, , 6 are replacements, $125,160; financing
GS
($109,515) to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement ()
one 2001 Case 580 Super M backhoe/loader
Coastline Equipment, with attachments,
upgrade replacement, $50,738; financing to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase
GS
Agreement ()
five 2001 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycles
Harley Davidson of Seminole, , zero net
PD
sum cost with trade-in as requested in #14 ()
pre-employment & annual
Lakeside Occupational Medical, 2nd & Final renewal option,
physical examination & drug screeningHR
, 1/1/01-12/31/01, est. $51,000 ()
utility bill processing & mailing service
Mailrite Inc., 1st of 2 renewal options, , 12/1/00-
IT
11/30/01, est. $60,000 ()
one 2001 Mack roll off truckSW
Tampa Mack Sales, , $94,650 ()
hauling & disposal of land debris
Consolidated Resource Recovery, , 12/13/00-12/31/01, est.
PW
$37,500 ()
gas materials - galvanized pipe & fittings
Noland Company, , 12/13/00-12/31/01, est.
GAS
$87,000 ()
temporary employment serviceHR
Randstad, , 1/1/01-12/31/01, est. $45,000 ()
surplusfive 2000 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycles
Declare to City needs, ;
authorize trade-in to Harley Davidson of Seminole
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Purchasing Manager George McKibben said Harley Davidson will remove equipment
from motorcycles traded in and reinstall it on new motorcycles at no cost. The swap is an even
trade. The Fire Department does not use Lakeside Occupational Medical because department
apparatus must remain in Clearwater when physicals are performed.
FN FINANCE
Ord. #6675-01
First Reading - authorizing Revenue Bonds for a Spring Training Facility
The City has been pursuing agreements with the State, Pinellas County, and the
Phillies to provide for funding and construction of a stadium facility to be used for Spring
Training and other events. This facility constitutes a “Tourism Facility” as defined in Section
159.27(11), Florida Statutes, and this project is included within the definition of an industrial
development project set forth in Section 159.27(5), Florida Statutes. In addition, this project
constitutes a “project for industrial development” within the meaning of Article IX of the City’s
Charter. It is anticipated that this facility will be funded, in part, through the issuance of
revenue bonds pledging payments that are to be received from Pinellas County and the State.
These payments are specifically for this project. No funds or property of the City will be
pledged to the repayment of the bonds or pledged to secure the bonds. The bonds will be
secured solely by and repayable solely from payment received from Pinellas County and the
State, neither of which would otherwise be payable to the City in the event the City did not
undertake this project. This ordinance authorizes the issuance of one or more series of bonds
as determined by the Commission in subsequent sales resolutions. No bonds can be issued
without the Commission passing a subsequent sales resolution. This ordinance also
authorizes the City to proceed to validate this issue through the courts. Once validated, a final
resolution will be brought forward authorizing the sale of the bonds. It is anticipated the City
will be issuing bonds in 2001 to finance this facility.
Finance Director Margie Simmons estimated $14 - $15 million would be bonded. The
City will receive $7-million from both the State and County over an extended period of time.
Approve expenditure of not more than $95,000 for studies for Carpenter Field complex
The (SPJC) St. Petersburg Junior College property continues to be the primary site for
a new community sports complex, however, should the next phase of environmental and geo-
technical testing render it unusable, an alternate site must be identified. Of various locations
considered, it has been determined the best possible alternative is the Carpenter Field
Complex. The next step in determining the viability of Carpenter Field as an alternate site is to
perform preliminary environmental and geo-technical testing. Tampa Bay Engineering is an
Engineer of Record for the City and can be retained to perform the environmental portion of
the testing. Qore Property Services can be retained to perform the geo-technical portion of the
testing under Pinellas County contract 989-04114-Q. The SPJC site project has a current
budget of $3,6997,997: $3,000,000 from Penny for Pinellas for construction and $697,997
from the General Fund of which $500,000 was designated for the environmental – SPJC
transfer agreement and $197,997 for environmental, traffic studies, attorney’s fees and
administrative expenses. Of the total budget, $126,101 has been spent to date. The
$500,000 that was identified and approved by the Commission for environmental remediation
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on the SPJC site pursuant Agreement for the transfer of the property was not used and is no
longer necessary for that purpose. Its use can be broadened to include environmental testing
on the Carpenter Field Complex. Based upon this direction, staff proposes to broaden the
project scope and the remainder of this project to “Phillies Stadium Development and
Construction,” which will allow all related studies, design, and construction costs to be captured
within this single capital project.
General Services Administrator Keith Ashby said standards are more stringent than in
the 1960s. This property is not as large as the SPJC property. It is possible the stadium’s
orientation may be changed, but not its design. The Commission had approved environmental
testing on the SPJC site. As $500,000 identified for environmental testing was not needed,
staff recommends using those funds for due diligence for the Carpenter Field Complex.
Concern was expressed that reclassifying the funds will make them unavailable when
additional testing is done. Mr. Ashby said preliminary tests indicate no remediation is
necessary. The draft report indicates more than 40 borings were done.
Ms. Simmons said retained earnings is the only other potential source of funding for
remediation. Mr. Ashby said the Phillies had agreed to pay the first $250,000 of remediation
costs related to construction of the new stadium. Interim City Manager Bill Horne said staff has
analyzed options and assessed the best funding sources. Concern was expressed that the
environmental report was narrowly focused and limited in scope. The City Attorney said based
on the environmental report, acquisition of the property may be completed by early next week.
Consensus was to schedule a Special Meeting on December 19, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. to
consider the use agreement with the Phillies.
HR HUMAN RESOURCES
FOP#10
Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with for Fiscal Years 2000-2001, 2001-
2002, & 2002-2003
The most recent collective bargaining agreement between the City and FOP (Fraternal
Order of Police) Supervisors expired on September 30, 2000. City management staff and
representatives of FOP Supervisors met beginning in April of 2000 to negotiate a new contract.
The parties reached a tentative agreement on October 16, 2000. The Union membership
failed to ratify the agreement in a vote on October 23, 2000. The Union submitted the
proposed agreement to its membership for a second vote on November 16, 2000, and the
agreement was ratified by a vote of 154 to 17. This is a three-year agreement that contains
the following major provisions: 1) General Wage Increase - Provide for general wage increase
of 3% ($327,368) first year; 3.5% ($486,947) second year, and 3.5% ($506,448) third year,
effective at beginning of each respective fiscal year. This would be in addition to existing
“step” increases, which are projected to cost approximately $185,000 in the first year,
$200,000 in the second year, and $175,000 in the third year; 2) Job Assignment Pay - provide
to Officers assigned as Corporals, assigned to Community Policing, SWAT, Crime Scene, or
Traffic Homicide, and to Police Service Technicians assigned outside of the Telephone
Reporting Unit, and to those bargaining unit members certified by the Department as Bilingual
($50,180 in first year, $58,110 in second year, and $66,040 in third year); 3) Allowances -
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increase plain-clothes allowance and canine detail allowance $3,800 in first year, $6,180 in
second year, and $8,560 in third year); 4) Leaves of Absence - provide additional vacation day
for 20 years of service and higher. Award bonus days for Sick Leave incentive instead of
converting from Sick Leave. Increase compensatory time maximum from 80 hours to 120
hours. Increase Union Time from 272 hours to 400 hours; 5) Seniority - allow for no more
than four Field Training Officer squads with one current and any future squad created over and
above the current Patrol teams to be assigned to a permanent shift; and 6) Insurance - provide
100% standard HMO coverage for employee-only health insurance for duration of agreement.
Human Resources Administrator Paul O’Rourke said total costs are provided. The
seniority section limits management’s rights regarding the number of officers that can be
assigned to field training officers and to specific areas of the City.
LIB LIBRARY
Library Interlocal AgreementConsent
Approve for period 1/10/01-1/10/13 ()
The Commission voted to sign the Library Interlocal Agreement and join the Pinellas
Public Library Cooperative on January 20, 1994, with membership becoming effective October
1, 1994. The original Library Interlocal Agreement, signed by other Pinellas municipalities, was
established on January 10, 1989, amended on September 19, 1995, and will expire on
January 10, 2001. This agreement established the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative and
provides for cooperative library services between member governmental units and to residents
of unincorporated Pinellas County. There are 18 participants in the agreement: Clearwater,
Dunedin, Gulfport, Largo, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, St. Pete Beach, St.
Petersburg, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency for the
Palm Harbor Library, and, for the Gulf Beaches Library, Madeira Beach, North Redington
Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, and Treasure Island.
The new Library Interlocal Agreement will become effective on January 10, 2001, and
will expire on January 10, 2013. The City receives benefits from participating in the Pinellas
Public Library Cooperative: 1) The Library receives a portion of tax dollars collected for
cooperative library service from unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. This funding is
based on local financial support for library services and library use by nonresidents.
Clearwater’s share: $578,388 in 1996/97; $665,467 in 1997/98; $667,751 in 1998/99;
$682,557 in 1999/00 and $710,801 in 2000/01; 2) Library qualifies for State Aid to Libraries
program: State dollars distributed to County library systems and library cooperatives. Dollars
are expended by the Cooperative at the direction of member libraries - $90,883 in 1995/96;
$116,868 in 1996/97; $130,827 in 1997/98; $133,654 in 1998/99 and $145,723 in 1999/00; 3)
Clearwater residents have borrowing privileges at 18 additional public library facilities in
Pinellas County, all locations of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System, all
locations of the Pasco County Public Library System, the New Port Richey Public Library, the
Bruton Memorial Library in Plant City, and all St. Petersburg Junior College libraries; and 4) the
Cooperative provides courier service between member libraries, a library for the visually
impaired, and administration of cooperative projects and programs. In exchange for these
benefits, the City provides use of its five libraries to residents of the member governmental
units.
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Library Director John Szabo said at issue is funding for the East Lake Community
Library. The cooperative will come forward with alternatives. Funding East Lake Library from
unincorporated library tax dollars sets a bad precedent. Communities must provide local
funding to provide library services. It is hoped the Board of County Commissioners will decide
on this issue in December. If no agreement is reached by January 10, 2001, the debate will
continue. If the City Commission denies the Interlocal Agreement, the City’s budget will be
impacted and library personnel and services will be reduced. Staff recommends the
Commission approve the Interlocal Agreement and limit the funds the East Lake Library would
receive.
North Greenwood Library
Approve site for new
The new North Greenwood Library project is funded on the current Penny for Pinellas
project list for $800,000. Additional funds have been obtained through grants from the State
Library of Florida ($300,000) and the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative ($100,000). Total
project funding is $1.2 million. A capital campaign is being conducted by the Greater
Clearwater Public Library Foundation to raise $100,000 for project enhancements. The facility
will be approximately 8,000 square-feet and include a meeting room accommodating up to
100, and expanded space for the African-American Collection and Children’s Area.
During two community meetings this summer, residents were outspoken about their
desire to not locate the library on the same parcel as the new recreation center. Neighborhood
Services is organizing a Community Information Day in Cherry Harris Park. Staff will seek
feedback. Library staff will present pros and cons for two sites: southeast corner of Palmetto
and North Greenwood and northeast corner of Seminole and North Greenwood. Both sites
are now used for Jack Russell Stadium parking.
The Interim City Manager said if this is approved, the Jack Russell Stadium site could
not be used for a new stadium. Mr. Szabo said approval would allow the architect to begin
preliminary design work. The community’s preference for this site is based on its proximity to
residences, school, day care services, and a prominent intersection. No preference was
indicated for the Seminole site. Input from Assistant City Manager/Economic Development
Manager Bob Keller was requested regarding the economic development impacts of
constructing the library on this site.
MR MARINE
Ord. #6611-00
First Reading - Amending Sec. 33.067 (3) to designate "Slow Down - Minimum
Wake Zone" to entrance of Clearwater Harbor, from Marina Channel light No. 10 through
Marina Channel day beacon No. 11
The City has received a request from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department and City
Marine Advisory Board (MAB) asking that the area between Clearwater Harbor Marina Channel
light No. 10 and Clearwater Harbor Marina Channel day beacon No. 11, a distance of
approximately 600 yards, be designated a “Slow Speed Minimum Wake” Zone. The current
designation of this area is for vessels to “Resume Normal Operation” for the 600 yards
between an existing “Slow Speed Minimum Wake” zone and the “Idle Speed No Wake” zone
for the Marina Basin. Many boaters slow at the last second as they enter the Idle Speed No
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Wake Area at Clearwater Harbor Marina Channel day beacon No. 11, the entrance to the
Marina Basin. This causes their wake to enter this zone, which causes boats at the Marina,
and especially the Marina fuel dock, to rock excessively. These excessive wakes have the
potential to cause damage, personal injury and possible fuel spills.
Permit 90-026, the City’s authority from the State to mark approved wake zones, was
issued to the City by the State in November 1995. The permit authorized the City to place
waterway markers in Clearwater Harbor, within Pinellas County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission has advised the City that modification to the wording of the wake
zone will require an amendment to the existing ordinance. After the ordinance is passed, the
State will send an amendment to the City permit to designate this waterway a “Slow Speed
Minimum Wake Zone.” All other existing City wake zones remain unchanged.
Harbormaster Bill Morris said this action will add approximately five minutes to the
transit. The MAB recommended this action due to transient boat traffic throwing large waves
into the fuel dock. Concern was expressed that small boats are being subjected to extensive
no wake zone regulations even though they have a smaller impact. The Interim City Manager
said the MAB unanimously recommended this action, however, in the past, one member had
felt that too many regulations already exist.
PR PARKS AND RECREATION
joint use of facilities
Agreement with School Board of Pinellas County, , 1/1/01-12/31/06
Consent
()
For many years, the City has used various school facilities such as gymnasiums and
outdoor tracks to offer recreation programs. The School Board of Pinellas County has had a
need and has utilized many City recreational facilities, including athletic fields and swimming
pools. Cooperation between the City and School Board has been excellent and usage of
facilities fairly equal. The agreement allows the City and School Board flexibility needed to
offer citizens quality educational and recreational opportunities without the need to duplicate
facilities. Use of facilities is at no charge, providing the use conforms to regular working hours
of each organization. The agreement’s term is from January 1, 2001 until December 31, 2006.
The School Board approved renewal of the agreement on November 7, 2000.
Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the City uses Oak Grove, Clearwater
High School, Countryside High School gymnasiums, etc. The City is working with the School
Board to find opportunities to use more facilities such as McMullen Booth Elementary School.
PW PUBLIC WORKS
Memorial Causeway East Bridge
Amendment to Agreement with FDOT dated 6/27/97 re
replacementConsent
()
On June 27, 1997, the Commission approved the JPA (Joint Participation Agreement)
between the City and FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) for design, right-of-way
acquisition and construction of the Memorial Causeway Bridge replacement. This JPA secures
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$13 million from FDOT. Project Status: 1) Bridge structural plans 90% complete; 2) roadway
construction plans 60% complete; 3) right-of-way mapping 30% complete; 4) acquisition of
Cordes Trust and WTAN Radio Station complete, subject to ability to obtain clear title.
Negotiations currently underway for Oak Bluff and Oak Cove Condo parcels, however, right-of-
way acquisition anticipated to be complete by March 2001; 5) contract-letting date September
2001; and 6) construction expected to begin in late 2001, with complete date of 2003.
Amendment includes new cost estimate ($50.1 million), FDOT new reimbursement schedule of
two lump sum payments, right-of-way acquisition by City, and new deposit of funds schedule
due to federal earmark of $12 million. Another JPA amendment will be forthcoming when
FDOT receives written confirmation of additional $10 million in federal funding.
Public Works Administrator Mahshid Arasteh said the earlier agreement was for
reimbursements before FY (Fiscal Year) 2004/05. The $4.9 million for planning and design
has been spent. The total cost is $47.4 million. Ms. Simmons said due to the reimbursement’s
delay, the City will have to pay 6% interest on the $10 million, or $600,000. The City plans to
finance $6 million through a line of credit so it can be paid back quickly. Legal costs are not
known. She said $2 million would come from Penny for Pinellas One and $51.1 million from
Penny for Pinellas Two. It was requested that the Commission be apprised of all updated
information. Ms. Simmons said the City’s total cost would be $20 million plus legal costs. Ms.
Arasteh said the bridge’s cost has increased due to design changes and higher construction
costs.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that the design no longer includes access
to Pierce Street, the public did not have an opportunity to voice their concerns at the last public
meeting, and staff may determine the final design without Commission input. It was felt that all
Commissioners should receive the same information.
modifications to Beach & Downtown Parking Rates
Approve staff recommendations for to
be effective 1/1/01
The parking system is a major land use with approximately 43.5 acres in off-street
parking. The parking system generates approximately $3.5 million annually. Parking will have
a significant influence on the redevelopment outcomes for the Beach and Downtown,
specifically through development of new parking garages. Adjusting some parking rates will
enable the Parking System to use additional revenue by reinvesting it back into the system
through expansion projects. The Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Section 30.094 authorizes
the City Manager to designate parking rates throughout the City. The proposed rate
adjustments were presented to the Commission at the November 13, 2000, Work Session.
Staff has considered Commission comments and adjusted recommendations: 1) Seasonal &
Weekend Rates – Beach – a) current hourly rates are $0.75, $1, and $1.50 depending on
location; b) adjust hourly rates for parking during Spring Break season (March and April) by
$0.25 for metered parking and $0.50 for cashier parking; and 3) adjust hourly rates for metered
parking by $0.25; and cashier parking by $0.50 on Saturday and Sunday only; 2) Beach
Employee Permit Rates – a) Current rates are $15/month. The number of permits issued has
escalated from 25 in 1998 to over 100 this year, all of which use prime beachfront parking
spaces at this reduced rate. This results in a significant potential revenue loss; b) a public
meeting held October 10, 2000, to discuss modifications to current program. Beach Chamber
and Sunsets at Pier 60 were present as well as other businesses; and c) overall agreement
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that current program requires modification. Staff recommends increasing rates to $50/month
in March and April and $30/month for remainder of year, and also to increase current Sunsets
vendors’ validations to half their nightly stay instead of two-hour validation; 3) Resident Permit
Rates – a) current program in place for one year, over 300 active permits and b) Staff
recommends adjusting annual rates from $25 to $40 with no other change to program; and 4)
Downtown Permit Rates – a) Current rate surface parking - $15/month and garage parking -
$35/month. Rates have not been adjusted for over 10 years; b) staff recommends adjusting
monthly rate to $20 and $40, respectively; c) staff recommends comprehensive downtown
parking supply/demand analysis, needs assessment and feasibility study conducted when
there is a master plan for downtown; and d) downtown meter rates will not be adjusted until
further direction with downtown plan. Projected additional annual revenue gained under
proposal: 1) Seasonal/Weekend rates – $294,000 - $330,000; 2) Beach employee permit rates
– $16,000 - $18,000; 3) resident permit rates – $3,600 - $5,000; and 4) downtown permit rates
– $13,000 - $15,000, for total of $326,600 to $368,000.
Parking Manager Tracy Bruch said if approved, rate changes would be effective
January 2001. It is difficult to compare rates with other cities. Some area municipalities
charge higher meter rates than Clearwater. It appears that people do not want to rely on
carpooling, the trolley, or alternative forms of transportation. Concern was expressed that
employees’ incomes remain relatively low. It was remarked that beach business people
support increasing employee rates. It was stated that rate increased must be justified.
designation of Courtney Campbell Causeway (SR60) as a Scenic Highway
Endorse ;
Consent
approve Letter of Intent prepared by Bill Jonson of Corridor Advocacy Group ()
This effort will bring Statewide recognition to the unique scenic resources of the
Courtney Campbell Causeway. Due to the unique environmental character and configuration
of the Causeway, the primary focus of this effort will be preservation and enhancement. It also
will provide opportunities to seek financial grants to further enhance the corridor. Scenic
Highway program steps: 1) Eligibility is first phase and includes approval of Letter of Intent; 2)
Designation is second phase and includes development of Corridor Management Plan (CMP);
and 3) implementation is final phase and consists of executing the CMP. Because significant
improvements already are in place, no changes in responsibilities or funding from participating
governments are anticipated.
Bill Jonson, Corridor Advocacy Group, said the Scenic Highway program identifies
roads nationally. The program protects scenic roads and promotes tourism. The scenic
highway route would extend from McMullen-Booth Road to the Veterans Expressway. He said
some grants may be available for enhancements. He said the City is not financially obligated
for any improvements and no mandates are in place.
Adopt Resolution #00-40 authorizing City staff to proceed with condemnation efforts if
necessary, to obtain the right-of-way parcels required for the new Memorial Causeway bridge
On November 2, 2000, the Commission approved a contract for purchase of necessary
right-of-way from WAGI. Prior to closing on this parcel, a potentially unsatisfied line on the
property was discovered. Although the status of this lien is questionable, the property owner
has been unable to obtain a release from it and closing on the property has been jeopardized.
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In order to maintain the project schedule necessary to assure federal funding, the City must
be prepared to pursue other means of obtaining this property should this purchase agreement
fail. The City is empowered by the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes 73, 74, 166, and
334 through 338 to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire such property and
property rights. This Resolution does not initiate the condemnation process, but it is a required
first step should the City be forced to use condemnation. Although not expected, it is
recognized that unforeseen complications could occur with any of the other necessary property
purchases, and as such this Resolution applies to all properties needed for the new bridge.
The City Attorney said the property owner is a willing seller attempting to resolve the
title issue. If the title is not cleared, the City may have to take steps to acquire the property. If
condemnation is necessary, additional costs may result. The lien dates back to 1984 and is
greater than the amount being paid to purchase a portion of the property. All parties are
working diligently to resolve the issue. It was requested that the Commission be informed
before a condemnation or closing occurs. The City Attorney once the Commission approves
such a purchase, staff does not keep the Commission informed of every process detail, but
informs the Commission of the intention and outcome.
PLD PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Ords. #6645-01, #6646-01 & #6647-01
Public Hearing & First Reading - Annexation for part of
Lots 2 & 3, Blk 5, Town of Bay View Sub. and partially vacated right-of-way of CR31 located
to the south of 3035 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard; Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential/Office
Limited; Office Zoning at 3035 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, Tract A, Myron A. Smith's Bay View
Laura Nall
Sub. and at 603 Meadowlark Lane, 3012 CR31, & vacated portion of CR31 (
Connolly Trust
)
Consensus was for the Community Development Board to review these ordinances
prior to Commission review.
Consolidated Annual Performance and
Public Hearing re FY99 CDBG and HOME Programs
Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the principal
administrative report documenting the City’s expenditures of Community Development Block
Grant and HOME (Housing Opportunity Made Equal) program funds to USHUD (U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban Development). It serves as the basis for program monitoring
for compliance and financial audits. It provides HUD with information necessary to meet its
requirement to assess each grantee’s ability to carry out relevant Community Planning
Development (CPD) programs in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. It
provides information necessary for HUD’s Annual Report to Congress and provides grantees
an opportunity to describe to citizens their successes in revitalizing deteriorated neighborhoods
and meeting objectives stipulated in their Consolidated Plan. The FY 1999/2000 CAPER
contains information on the City’s assessment of activities: 1) Assessment of 3 to 5-year goals
and objectives; 2) Fair Housing; 3) Affordable Housing; 4) continuum of care; 5) leveraging
resources; 6) citizens comments; and 7) self-evaluation. Budget and expenditures summary:
1) demolition budget - $30,000, expenditures - $7,064.65; 2) fair housing - $14,000,
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expenditures - $12,590.81; 3) CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Program
Administration - $329,674, expenditures - $120,127.84; 4) HOME Program Administration
budget - $45,900, expenditures - $22,776.45; 5) Public services - $150,750, expenditures -
$150,723; 6) public facilities & improvements - $270,525, expenditures - $177,719.64; 7)
CDBG Infill Housing - $66,361, expenditures - $177,719.64; 8) HOME Infill housing -
$160,250, expenditures - $0; 9) CDBG Housing Rehabilitation - $265,294, expenditures -
$104,287.70; 10)CDBG Economic Development - $328,116, expenditures - $151,984.97; 11)
relocation - $20,000, expenditures - $0; 12) Community Housing Development Organization -
$68,850, expenditures – $0; 13) Fulton Apartments rehabilitation - $150,000, expenditures -
$0; and 14) future undetermined housing projects - $34,000, expenditures - $0. Total budget -
$1,933,720. Total expenditures - $817,417.10.
Housing Director Nina Bandoni said procedures in place prevent the loss of funds due
to an organization’s lack of ability to use the funds. Non-performing agencies must explain
their performance to the NAHAB (Neighborhood & Affordable Housing Authority Board).
Applicants must provide financial statements, etc. to guarantee they are expending allocated
funds.
Other City Attorney Items
Request for attorney/client session re Wings v. City
The City Attorney requested an attorney/client session regarding Wings versus the City.
Consensus was to schedule the meeting at 8:30 a.m. on December 11, 2000.
Commission Discussion Items
1/9/01
Confirm dates for Downtown Redevelopment Ideas Meetings: - 6:30 p.m. - Harborview
1/17/012/6/01
Center; - 6:30 p.m. - Clearwater Beach Recreation Center; - 7:00 p.m. -
2/22/01
Countryside Recreation Center; & - 6:30 p.m. - Martin Luther King Center
Based on public feedback, the Interim City Manager recommended deferring public
meetings on the downtown plan until March 2001. He will present a revised schedule.
EAB's request for Joint Meeting at Dunedin Reverse Osmosis Plant
City Clerk Cyndie Goudeau said the EAB (Environmental Advisory Board) had
requested a joint meeting with the Commission at Dunedin’s Reverse Osmosis Plant. Ms.
Goudeau will try to schedule the meeting.
Update re Clearwater Beach Entryway Advisory Committee
Clearwater Beach Entryway Advisory Committee update: 1) reviewed charette report; 2)
reviewed Barry Crown final report; 3) produced matrix merging charette information and Crown
report; 4) conference call question/answer session with Crown regarding report; 5) briefed on
need to relocate Coronado Drive pedestrian signal; 6) observed roundabout from Hilton Hotel
roof; 7) reviewed Nelson Construction’s itemized costs for improvements; 8) voted to install
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flexposts at Coronado Drive and roundabout to force outside lane to exit at Coronado as a test
from November 15 until January 15. Test postponed; 9) voted against major improvements
before Spring Break; and 10) prioritizing solutions to present to Commission in January.
It was felt that major changes should not be made before Spring Break. Ms. Arasteh
said putting project improvements out for bid will add two months to the process. As Nelson is
familiar with the roundabout’s construction and design, they may best able to implement
changes. It was noted that not all committee members agree with Mr. Crown’s
recommendations. The Interim City Manager said the installation of flexposts was postponed
until feedback was received from North Beach residents.
Other Commission Action
Commissioner Hart requested the Commission formally consider Beach by Design
concepts by December 12, 2000. On that date, he will report on meetings he had with PPC
(Pinellas Planning Council) Executive Director David Healy regarding Beach by Design and
with PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority).
Mayor Aungst wished Commissioner Johnson “Happy Birthday”; letter from community
volunteers thanked staff who assisted with downtown decorations; thanked those who worked
on Festival of Trees, especially Clearwater Women’s Club who provided a tree; congratulated
Mr. and Mrs. Figurski for being named Mr. and Mrs. Countryside; thanked information session
participants in North Greenwood on Saturday; tenth anniversary of Pinellas Trail to be
celebrated Saturday; announced conflict with January 18, 2001, meeting due to U.S.
Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. It was felt the Mayor should attend January 18
meeting.
Commissioner Clark requested replacement of former Commissioner Hooper on MPO
(Metropolitan Planning Organization); December 8 is Holiday parade; reminded everyone ok
Commission Meeting on Tuesday, December 12. Commissioner Hart offered to serve on
MPO.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 12:22 p.m.
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