08/15/1977
CITY COMMISSION BRIEFING SESSION
THIRD BUDGET HEARING
August 15, 1977
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in a
budget work session at the City Hall, Monday , August 35,
1977, at 1:30 p.m., with the following, members present:
Gabriel Cazares
Karleen F. DeBlaker
Darwin S. Frank
Karen Martin
William Nunamaker
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were:
Anthony Shoemaker
Jeffrey E. Butler
City Manager
Assistant City Manager for
Budget and Programming
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the City Mana-
ger stated four years ago Clearwater adopted its first Capital
Improvements Program and it is a six-year planning document.
Jeffrey Butler, Assistant City Manager, reported funds
available for Capital Improvements had come from current re-
ceipts, general revenue and self-supporting funds, borrowing
from general sources and self-supporting funds, and grants.
The total revenue from land sales includes the anticipated
amounts due from contracts. Commission suggested reinvestment
of these funds into more land. The projected saving on the
bridge refunding bonds has not been included in the funds
available for Capital Improvements.
A balance of $241,000 in the 1970 General Obligation Bond
Issue is projected to be expended in this Capital Improvements
Budget. The Impact Fees were overestimated but the projects
to be funded will continue to be carried in the Capital Improve-
ments Budget.
Commission discussed the transfer of funds from the Water
Division to the General Fund. The City Manager reported if
the transfer were not made it would be necessary to raise
taxes or lower services, and the requirements of the Bond
Ordinance must be met as to rates and the revenue generated.
Planned Resources
It was assumed the 1977 General Obligation Bond Referendum
would be sucessful. These anticipated funds will be deleted,
with the exception of the Drainage Issue.
Commission discussed a need for additional public input
to the budget document to determine the citizens' priorities.
It was suggested the wording be changed to read "Future Gen-
eral Obligation Bond Issues," without stating a year.
The projects are prioritized by the Engineering Department
and the design is done in order of priority.
Public Safety - Fire Protection
Commission questioned the need for acquisition of high-
rise equipment for East Clearwater as there are not many
high-rise buildings in the area.
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Commissioner DeSlaker recommended that the Police Depart-
ment consider,as a project for the future, a scrambler for
their radio system.
Public Works - New Street Construction
Drew Street extended is projected for 1981/82 to allow
time for purchase of right-of-way. However, right-of-way may
be donated when a new subdivision is annexed. The Mayor sug-
gested the project be scheduled for 1979/80.
Federal and State monies may be available for construction
of Druid, Keene and Drew Streets.
Storm Drainage - Emergency Storm Drainage Im2rovements
City Engineer Max Battle reported a serious drainage
problem on Drew Street near St. Petersburg Junior College,
which has not been included in the Capital Improvments Program
because of right-of-way acquisition. However, recently the
college has agreed to provide almost S acres of right-of-way
necessary for the proposed drainage system and the following
changes are recommended in the Capital Improvements Budget:
to delete $35,000 Emergency Unspecified, delete $80,000 from
Coastal Zone Improvements, and delete $85,000 from Allen's
Creek Basin--which will allow $200,000 for the Drew Street
ditch check system.
Intersections
Three City staff members sit on a technical coordinating
committee which develops intersection projects for the entire
County. Many of the City's intersections are included in this
program. Those that are not approved are placed in the Capi-
tal Improvements Budget (such as Hercules Avenue realignment
of curb lines in the vicinity of cemetery at a cost of $20,000.)
Marine
The City Manager reported the dredge program has not been
included in this Capital Improvements Budget. The study being
done by the University will be ready in October and a decision
will be made at that time. Commission suggested the dredge
program be included.
Mandalay Marina - It was suggested the Pram Fleet be re-
located to Sand Key.
Leisure
Parka Acquisition - Commission suggested the funds acquired
from land sales be used to purchase environmentally sensitive
land and that staff contact owners and get prices.
Recreational Development - A softball complex could be
developed on part of the 320-acre transfer site, and to project
for 1977/78.
Commissioner Martin recommended deletion of Morningside
Parking Lot, $16,000, or project to a future year in order to
use the funds in the Operating Budget toward a softball complex.
Beautification
Crest Lake Park - The $20,000 appropriated will be
for landscaping on the south side.
The Parks and Recreation Director stated he hoped to com-
plete all projects as scheduled and the Bayfront Tennis Courts
would continue to have minor repairs and regular maintenance.
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The Budget Director reported this title has been
given to the monies received in lieu of parkland donation.
Commission suggested that civic club groups be cul-
tivated to aid in the recreational development of the
various parks (such as Moccasin Lake) and possible dona-
tion of playground equipment. A site plan will be devel-
oped for Moccasin Lake Park.
Championship Golf Course
The Parks and Recreation Director suggested plans
for the new golf course be implemented.
Public Buildings
A reconsolidation of all City Departments into one build-
ing is recommended. The Budget Director reported the Compre-
hensive Land Use Plan is looking into the general office space
needs of the City. It was suggested this he included under
Public Buildings with funds for the design only.
Library and Civic Center
These items will be deleted. Commission suggested that
the $241,000 balance of the 1970 G.O.B. be used for the Star-
crest Branch Library or for the Main Library renovations to
bolster the third floor-among other items.
It was also suggested the gas rates be raised to make
that fund self--supporting and the monies usually transferred
could be used for library expansion. The possibility of leasing
b space in a mall for a library at U.S. 19 and Sunset Point Road
was discussed. Utilization of all three floors in•the Main
Library would provide considerably more space. It was suggested
that "Main Library Renovation" ba changed to "Main Library
Expenditures," -The Winn-Dixie location was again proposed as
a site for the library.
Garage Expansion - Fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000)
is allocated for new electronic equipment, an engine analyzer
and a wheel alignment machine.
Public Utilities
Water System
Pavin Gas and Water Lot
This project is required because of a drainage prob-
lem in the area.
Sanitation
A. refuse transfer truck and trailer was justified as a
backup system by the Sanitation Division and both,the Sanita-
tion and Water Pollution Control Divisions will utilize it.
It will hold four regular truck loads to be taken to the
Taytown Sanitary Landfill. There are presently four of these
trucks in service. The truck being used currently to haul junk
requires a 3-man crew, but the addition of a junk boom truck
will reduce the crew to one man.
Recommended Capital Acquisitions, 1977/78
Calculators - The number of new calculators requested and
the variations in prices were questioned.
Commission recommended a standardization of desk chairs,
file cabinets and prices.
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Justification of new carpet for the Police Department was
requested.
Commission requested the City Manager review the Capital
Acquisition items and make a recommendation of items to be
deleted.
Motorized Equipment
Commission requested an itemized list of vehicles by de-
partmente, how many are taken home, the job classification of
users, slid suggested replacements be with smaller cars.
The City Manager reported these are all replacement vehi-
cles.
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Recommended Positions
Commission requested information on the two Job Developer
positions, and'the budget staff formulate amendments to be
presented to the Commission.
Announcement was made of Public Hearings August 18, 1977,
and September it 1977, for first and second readings of the
ordinances on the Operating Budget and the Capital Improvements
Budget.
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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