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CITY COMMISSION MZETING
April 11, 1977
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The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in
special session at the City Hall,,Thursday, April 11, 1977,
at 2 p.m., with the following members present:
Gabriel Casares
Karleen F. DeBlaker
Darwin S. Frank
Karen Martin
William Nunamaker
Also present were:
Picot B. Floyd
Thomas A. Bustin
Cecil Henderson
Major McClamma
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
City Attorney
Assistant City Engineer
Representing Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order and turned it over
to the City Manager who read into the record a Special Meet-
ing Notice dated April S, 1977.
Judge Charles M. Phillips, Jr., a native of Clearwater,
reminisced and discussed the growth of the City in the past
years. He stated the proposal to be presented was William
Blackburn's concept which had been developed with the help
of others. There are two parts: (1) a package of options
which he had negotiated with the various property owners, and
(2) discounts from builders and construction companies on
materials to be used in the construction of a civic center
and library.
If the City purchases the core area for the civic center
and library, then the impact area will be improved by private
capital and the City will benefit through an increased tax
base. Downtown Clearwater will not be improved unless the
City takes the initiative.
He stated he was not in favor of financing by a general
obligation bond issue as it is a costly method, not flexible,
and difficult to predict accurately what will happen between
the passage of the referendum and the actual beginning of
construction. However, he did suggest a revenue certificate
issue to consist of three stages, (1) acquisition, (2) site
preparation, and (3) construction. The revenue bonds for
acquisition would be short-term bonds. The second stage of
site preparation could be budgeted from General Funds and
when construction starts, a long-term issue floated to absorb
the short--term issue and at that time the City would have one
bond issue to market.
He urged the Commission to accept the proposal and ex-
pressed his appreciation to the property owners who had been
most receptive to the proposal.
Eddie Mayhew and William Blackburn addressed the Commis-
sion. Mr. Mayhew read into the record letters from U.S. Home,
Tack and Warren, and D.P.I., volunteering construction mate-
at cost. He estimated that if the library were built
across the street from its present location there would be a
potential saving of $250,000 over the estimated cost of the
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current plan to renovate and build onto the present library.
The new site would cost approximately $505,000, a net figure,
and would give a fantastic, unobstructed view of Clearwater
Bay and Beach. He presented a packet of aerial color photos
of the various sections of the City involved in this proposal.
His position was it would be costly to rehabilitate the old
library, and cheaper to tear it down and build a new building.
The old building could be used while the new library is being
constructed, and then removed. There would be no disruption
of service to the community if this proposal is accepted.
Mr. Mayhew estimated a savings of $739,500 on the cost
of the civic center taking into consideration the discounts
on construction materials. The approximate cost of the land
for the civic center is estimated to be $2,260,000 and build-
ing coats $4,500,000, a total of $6,760,000.
Mr. Blackburn outlined the property for the civic center
as Cleveland Street on the north, the old railroad bed on the
east, Pierce Street on the south, and Fort Harrison Avenue on
the west. There are approximately 84 acres under option.
Already provided are 2,500 parking spaces within walking dis-
tance and a good traffic flow around the area is assured.
The options were obtained in January and later, and run
for six months. At the end of the six months period a 10%
down payment would extend the options for six more months and
there are no long leases involved. All of the property in
the prescribed area is available with the exception of that
portion at the corner of Park and North Fort Harrison where
the First Federal Savings and Loan Association has their
drive-in. However, a letter from First Federal was read in-
to the record offering their parking spaces to the public
after banking hours.
Mr. Blackburn offered the options to the City for three
new U.S. one dollar bills.
In summary, Mr. Mayhew stated the land assembly has been
done for the City at a cost of three dollars, the interest
rate is the lowest in years, the land costs have been estab-
lished within the budget, the options expire in a short peri-
od of time, and there are no long-term leases. A civic
center will attract new business investments, increase the
tax base, increase employment and reduce unemployment, and'
adequate parking is available.
The Mayor stated for the record that the Commission had
not received a formal presentation in writing. In response
to Commission query, Mr. Blackburn stated the options run
from July to September, and he preferred the Commission accept
both sites rather than one or the other. He estimated the
cost for the demolition of the present buildings at approxi-
mately $250,000 and was agreeable to drawing a written pro-
posal.
Commissioner Nunamaker moved that the City of Clearwater
accept the options tendered by Mr. Blackburn and Judge
Phillips with the following understanding and limitations:
1. That in accepting
Clearwater retains
of such option to
purchase of these
these options the City of
the right during the period
further study the ultimate
properties.
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2. That an MAI appraisal report or reports be
obtained prior to the purchase of these prop-
erties.
3. That the sum paid by the City of Clearwater
to obtain the options be credited in the final
purchase price should the properties be acquir-
ed by the City.
40 That these options are to remain in effect for
a period of four months.
Commissioner Frank seconded the motion.
Commission discussed the options and the presentation
and the City Attorney stated the Special Meeting Notice con-
forms with the current charter requirement and it would be
consistent for the Commission to act on the proposal as pre-
sented today, to the extent of either accepting or rejecting
the options.
Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Nunamaker,
Martin and Frank and the Mayor voted "Aye";-Commissioner
DeBlaker voted "Nay." Motion carried.
Each of the Commissioners signed the three one dollar
bills which the Mayor presented to William Blackburn.
The meeting adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
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CLEARWATER. FLORIDA 33510
CITY MANAatR April 8, 1977
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The Members of.the City Commission of
the City of Clearwater: a
Mayor-Commissioner Gabriel Cazares
Commissioner Karleen F. De Blaker Go`[.?
Commissioner Karen J. Martin
Commissioner Darwin S. Frank
Commissioner William Nunamaker
at their usual places of residence,
Clearwater, Florida
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Article II, Section 2.08 (a) of the Charter of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, a Special Meeting is hereby called for Monday,
April 11, 1977, 2:00 P. M. Commission Chambers, City Hall, for
the purpose of consideration of the attached request for presentation
relative to"proposed civic center and main library sites' made by
William G. Blackburn.
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Lucille Williams, Asst. City Clerk
Memorandum Required by.Section 112.3143
Mr."Picot B. Floyd, City Manager
April 26, 1977
Please be advised the attached memoranddm.dated April 21,
1977, which has just been received from Commissioner Frank
re: Special Commission Meeting held April 11, 1977, has.
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MEMORANDUM`
TO: R. G. Whitehead, City Clerk
FROM: Commissioner Darwin Frank
SUBJECT: Memorandum Required by Section 1x2.3143
DATE: April 2l, 1977
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At the Special City Commission Meeting held on April 11, 1977, 1
voted to accept the options submitted by Mr. William Blackburn and
Sudge Charles Phillips for property in the downtown area proposed for
a library and civic center. ;
The property in question, namely, the property addressed in the options,
is located in the immediate proximity of property I own in the downtown
area. Therefore, pursuant to Section 112. 3143, Florida Statutes, I am
filing this memorandum to disclose this fact and request that this memorandum
be incorporated into the minutes of April 11, 1977, meeting. t
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