04/21/1975
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 21, 1975
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at
the CityUall, Monday, April 21, 1975, at l2:30'p.m., with the-following
mombero present:
Gabriel Cazares
Joseph Carwise
Karleen F. PeRlaker
John F. Rankin
Karen Mar>tin
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner '
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were:
Picot B. Floyd
Guy L. Kennedy, Jr.
Max Battle
Frank Daniels
City Hanap,er
Assistant City Attorney.
City Enp;ineer
Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Chief
'Daniels.
Commissioner Martin moved that the minutes of the special meeting of
April 17, 1975, be approved as recorded and as submitted in written ,summation
by the Clerk to each Commissioner. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rankin
and carried unanimously.
The- City M4nager introduced students from St. Petersburg Junior College
participating in a Student Government workshop.
The Mayor announced that April 20th through 26th had been proclaimed
ItRealtor Week." He presented a citation, the Clearwater Medal and a resolu-
tion commending Charles Finton for his many years of service to the City.
Commissioner DeBlaker moved that Resolution #75-57 be passed and adopted and
that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Martin and carried unanimously.
ITEM #4 - Citizens to be Heard re Items Not Appearing on Agenda.
Grace Sessoms, State Road 590, representing four home owners, presented
a letter to the Commission requesting shrubs to block out the noise and lights
from the Mission Hills Shopping Center, and that the fee be waived.
Kenneth MacIver spoke about a school site which had been cleared in the
Sunset Point area and which was now being used for a motorcycle race course '
and garbage disposal area. This is School Board property and will be annexed
into the City shortly.
ITEM #6 - A Public Hearing on Request for Vacation of Right-of-Way
Portion of Fairburn Avenue lying between Lot 2, Block A and Lot 1, Block B,
Fairburn Addition. - Rev. Otis Green.
The Reverend'Otis Green was present and stated the City had owned the
property since 1925 and has not improved it in any way. He presented four
pictures showing conditions. Max Battle, City Engineer, said it has been
Commission policy not to vacate any right-of-way that dead ends on the water.
The recommendation was to deny the request because the property may be a
future need of the City. Commissioner Carwise moved to deny the request.
Commissioner Rankin seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 - A Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment.
Amend Article XXXV. Administration and Enforcement, to require
full disclosure of ownership, any contracts for sale, options
to purchase on all property sought to be annexed and zoned or
rezoned and to set out conditions for the continuing,or reSCheduling
of annexation and zoning or rezoning hearings.
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'CITY COMMISSION MtETING
April 21, 1975
Tho Planninp, Staff has d~awn a proposed o~dinance ~elatinp' to zoninp, and
full diacloaure requi~ement9 and condition9 fo~ continuations and zoning
hea~ingB. Commissioner, DeBlakerhas sURgeated 8eve~al changes. Assistant
City Atto~ney Guy Kennedy said these are mnte~ial chanRes to the substance of
the o~dinance and his recommendation was to ~efe~ it back to the Planning and
Zoning Board for further action and then to readvertisc and hold a public
hearing May 19th. Commis9ione~ Carwise moved that amendments to A~ticle XXXV
of the Zoning Code of the City of Clearwater be referred back to the Planning
and Zonin~ Department for further action and study and, if necessary, to
schedule a pUblic hearin~, and any pendinr, matters before this commission be
withdrawn. Commissione~ Ha~tin seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
President Paul Hatchett of the East Clearwater Kiwanis' Club presented a,
totem p~le from Clearwater, B~itish Columbia to the Mayor.
ITEM n8 - Request fo~ Permanent U.S. Coast Guard Station Site. Sand Key,
MEB 1-1, Section 19-29-15.
The City received a request f~om the United States Coast Guard for a
parcel of City~owned p~operty on the bay side of the lower portion of Sand Key
for construction of a permanent Coast Guard Station, with the provision that
p~operty would revert to the City if its use for tha~ purpose is discontinued.
The City Manager announced that the deed from U.S.S. Realty contained the re-
strictive phrase: "public municipal purpose," but that U.S.S. Realty was
willing to delete the wo~d "municipal". SUbject to a decla~atory jUdgment, the
City can convey p~operty in this manner. The recommendation is to deed the
property.
James Costello, attorney for the Seventh Coast Guard District, presented
Exhibit A, The Economy Act, Which states that if the property is not owned by
the federal gove~nment there are many ~estrictions as to what can be built on
the land. Hr. Costello also noted that they would provide an environmental
ecology statement afte~ the deed is approved.
Hil Morris reported the Marine Board, Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Powerl'
Squadron favo~ed the request. Others speaking in favor we~e Commande~ of the
Coast Guard Auxiliary Thoma, Tave~ Bayly, Sewell Lo~gins, and Lou Simmons.
Heyward Mathews, an oceanographer, presented Exhibit B,na sUmma~i~ed state-
ment of the environmental impact and added his ~epo~t was definitely in favor
of the Project and that there will be no adve~se effect on the marine life in
Clearwater Harbor. Cha~le6 Finton spoke against giving away any p~operty.
Commis5ione~ Ma~tin moved that the Legal Depa~tment be instructed to d~aw
up a deed for the Commission's approval that would deed the property to the
Coast Guard with the p~ovision that if the property we~e not used as a Coast
Guard station it would revert to the City of Clearwater, and that the City
seek a declaratory jUdgment that the City can deed this property. Commissioner
Rankin seconded the motion. F~ank Felix, attorney for U.S.S. Realty stated
they would be delighted to delete the word "municipal" in the deed restrictions.
Upon the votelbeing taken, Commissioners Martin, Rankin and the Mayo~ voted
yes; Commissione~s De Blaker and Carwise voted no. Motion carried.
ITEM #5 - Award of Service Pins.
Seven City employees were awarded Service Pins for their length of service
with the City. Kathleen Tait, Key Punch-Verifier Ope~ato~ in the Data
Processing Division of the Central Services Department, was named Employee of
the Month and was p~esented with a plaque and Savings Bond.
ITEM #9 - Application for Comp~ehensive Planning Assistance (701) Project
Grant Funds.
Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954 p~ovides fede~al planning assis-
tance g~ants an<1 Clearwater has participated in the "701" progl'am for the past
five years. Commissioner Rankin moved that Resolution #75-58 authorizing the
City Manager to submit an application for funds authorized by Section 701 of
the Housing Act of 1954 he passed and adopted and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute it. Commissioner Carwise seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMI'SSIOll MEETING
April 21, 1975
ITEM #10 - Implementation of Rehabilitation Loan Program.
The Housing and Redevelopment office has prepared guidelines for the
implementation of this program. $50,000 had been set up in the Capital
Improvement Program for this operation. The average loan will be in the
amount' of $I~,OOO, and the funding will assist in approximately sixteen
dwelling units beinp, rehabilitated. Commissioner Carwise moved that
Resolution f#7 5-59 authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment Office to
implement the Rehabilitation Loan Program and approving proposed guidelines
for implementation, be passed and adopted and that the proper officials be
authorized to execute it. Commissioner DeBlaker seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
ITEM fill - Easement Agreement for Use of the Boy Scout Hut. (In NWIt;
of SW~, Section 11-29-15.)
Gary A. H. Laursen, Attorney, representing The Youth Assistance
Committee of Clearwater, Inc. (also known as YACCI), presented a proposal to
restore The Boy Scout Hut at 712 N. Highland Avenue. The Easement anreement
is for ten years at a dollar ($1.00) a year consideration. Mr. Laursen
asked that the lease be extended to twenty years with an escape clause.
Commissioner Rankin moved to continue the matter to May 5, 1915, at 12:30
p.m. 'Commissioner l1artin seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #12 - Clearwater Safety Villa~e Lease Agreement. (In SE~ of NW~
of NW~, Section 23-29-15.)
The City Manager presented a Lease Agreement between the City and the
Clearwater Junior Woman's Club, Inc., and Clearwater Exchange Club, Inc.
The lease would be for ten years at one dollar ($1.00) pel' year for City property
adjacent to Fire Station #3 on Lakeview at Highland, for the purpose of con-
structing and operating a Safety Village. Construction of a safety village
would promote safety and training of children in the basic rules of traffic
safety through the Use of a minature villa~e. The construction, maintenance
and operation would be a volunteer effort by the Exchange Club and the
Clearwater Junior Woman's Club. The Pinellas County School System would
provide the curriculum and schedule and transport students to the facility.
The lessee assumes the responsibility for maintenance and liabilitios.
Commissioner Martin moved to approve the Lease Agreement aD outlined and
the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Commissioner Carwise
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #13 - Clearwater Downtown Development Board's Request - Civic
Center Site.
The Clearwater Downtown Development Board has requested that they be
allowed to participate in the final decision-makinr, proceso'reRardinp, the
site of the proposed new Civic Center. The City Manager requested the think-
ing of the Commission on this item and the consennus uas that the Downtown
Development Board should be given no special consideration not extended other
organizations but that they will be invited to Rive their views at the proper
time before any final decision is made. The City Managcr was instructed to
reply to their letter of request, that they will be conoultod.
ITEM #14 - Downtown Redevelopment Study.
The Clearwater Downtown Development Board has requosted City participa-
tion in funding the cost of a Downtown Redevelopment Study up to 0501000 on
a matching basis. The Staff recommends that the City fundinn be lim tad to
$25,000 :i.n cash and $25,000 in uin-kindll staff services and tho Clearwater
Downtown Development Board pay for the national advertisinn required to recruit
a consultant.
Jim Palmer, Executive Director of the Clearwater Downtown Development
Board; Chairman Charles Galloway, and Darwin Frank all spoke in fnvor of the
stUdy, noting that several studies had been made but no plan wan evaI' adopted.
Commissioner Carwise moved that the City pnrticipata in a joint funded
effort for the Downtown Redevelopment Study fo~ an amount not to QXCQod
$100,000 on a 50-50 arrangement. The Downtown Dovelopment Board to provide
their share in cash and the City to provide its Bha~o 025,000 in cash from
the contingency account and $25,000 in "in-kind" oervicos. Commissioner
Martin seconded the motion. Upon the vote beinr. takon, Commloaioners Martin
and Carwise and the Mayor voted yes; Commissioners Rankin and DeDlaker voted
no. Motion carried. '
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CITY COMMISSION MCETINn
April 21, 1975
ITEM #15- Sale of Surplus City Property - Old rire Station Ha.' Lota S
e 6, Block C, Belleview Court Subdivieion. - R. Whitlnok.
This property is surplus to the Cityto noods on tho Northoaet oornor of
South Fort Harrison Avenue and Belleview Road. Tho City Monagor reoommended
accepting bid of Mr. and Mrs. Richard John Whitlock in thu amount of $1'6,500.
The appraisal price was $1~6,200. Commissionor CarwioQ moved to approve the
sale of City property, Lots 5 and 6, Block C, Bolleviow Court Subdivision to
Richard John Whitlock and Mary Garden Whitlock, hio wifel of 100 Oakmont
Lane, Apt. 201, Be1leair, fot' the eum of $IIG,500, which s the hip;hest and
best responsible bid and that the proper offlcialo he nuthori~ed to execute
it. Motion was seconded by Commisoioner Rankin and cnx'riod unanimously.,
ITEM illS - Vacation Leave and Severanco Pay - Itorbort M., Brown.
The recommendation is to reimburse fir. Herbert M. Brown in the amount of
$2,786.52 to cover unused earned vacation leave and, also, to pay three
months severance pay in the amount of $6,0115 in the event that MI'. RT'own is
cleaI'ed of all charges brought ap,ainst him by the State t s Attol'ney.
Commissioner Martin moved to pay Herbert M. Brown $2,786.52 earned vaca-
tion leave pay. Commissioner Cnr~1ise seconded the motion. Upon the vote
being taken, Commissioners DeBlaker, GaI'wise, Rankin and Martin voted "Yes";
the Mayor voted "No.1I Hotion caI'ried. Commissioner De Blaker recommended
severance pay be deferred until Mr. Brown is acquitted of all charges.
Commissioner DeBlakeT' moved to ratify the action taken at the special
meeting of April 11, 1975, acceptinp.; the resip,nation of HerbeI't M. Brown as
City Attorney, as of that date. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion
which carried unanimously. Commissioner Martin stated for the record that
she does not approve of severance pay for any employee who I'esigns.
ITEM #17 - Appointment of Actinr, City Attorney.
The appointment of an Actinn City Attorney is necessary to insure that
the responsibilities and duties of the City Attorney's Office are not denied
to the City until a new City Attorney is appointed by the City Commission.
Commissioner Martin moved to appoint Guy Kennedy, Jr., Acting City
Attorney, pending the appointment of a new City Attorney. Commissioner Rankin
seconded the motion. Commissioner Rankin moved to amend the motion by in-
creasing the Acting City Attorney's annual salary of $13,645 by $5,000 while
he is serving as Acting City Attorney. Commissioner Carwise seconded the
amendment to the motion. Upon the vote beinp, taken on the amendment, it
carried unanimously. The amended motion also carI'ied unanimously.
ITEM #18 - Naming Acting Mayor.
It was recommended that an Actinn Mayor be appointed to serve in the
absence of the Mayor according to the provisions of the City Charter. Com-
missioner Rankin moved that Commissioner Carwise be appointed Acting Mayor.
Commissioner Martin seconded the motion which carried unanimOUSly.
ITEM g19 - Encroachment on City PropcI'ty. - J. Orlando. (Bounding Lot 7,
Sunburst Court Subdivision, on the North.)
Sometime ago, property at 1712 N. Ft. Harrison Avenue was damaged by fire
and when reconstructed a portion was inadvertently extended onto City property.
Mr. James Orlando cannot obtain a clear title on this property because of the
encroachment and has asked to purchase thie parcel, 2~ ft. wide x 123.2 ft.,
long for the s,um of $767.50.
Commissioner DeBlaker moved to approve tho sale of this parcel of property
2~ ft. wide x 123.2 ft. long for the sum of $767.50 to Mr. James J. Orlando,
and that the officials of the City be authorized to OXecut~ same. Commissioner
Martin seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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CITY' COMMISSION HEETING
April 21, 1975
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ITEM H20 - Requests for Annexation.
a. Portion of SE~ of N~ of S~ction 0-29-16 - C. Updyke.
b. Portion of Lot 4, Block B, less north 10 ft., DouKlas Manor
Lake Subd. - D. Ilcy.
c." Lot 27, ROlling HeiKhts Subd. - J. Cesta.
d. Lot 48, Citrus Heights Manor First Addition. - E. Bechtloff.
e. Lot 52, Skyline Groves Subd. - W. Castle.
Annexation requests "a" through ne" were considered collectively as they
were all single-family lots. '. Commissioner Rankin moved that the requests fot'
annexation as outlined be accepted and referred to the proper City departments
for appropriate action and public hearing. Commissioner Martin seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
f. M&B 2 in SE~ of NE~ of Section 12-29-15. - General Telephono
Company of Florida.
g. Lots 15, 16 and 17, Subants Subd. - M. Bruens.
h. Lot 28, Block E, Eastwood Terrace Subd., 3rd Addn. - R. Weigel.
Commissioner Carwise moved that annexation requests Iff, g and h", be
accepted and referred to the proper City departments for appropriate action
and public hearinr,. Commissioner Rankin seconded the motion which carried
unanimOUSly.
ITEM H2l - Proposed Amendment of Contract Ap,reement between City and
Clearwater Housing Authority.
This Agreement dated Au~ust 21, 1973, hetween the City of Clearwater and
the Clearwater Housing Authority provided that all employees with the excep-
tion of Project Managers, would be offered Civil Service classified employment
with the City with full City benefits. The City Attorney's Office has determined
that the filling of the position of Project Manager by contract is in violation
of the Civil Service Act. This proposed amendment to contract agreement
deletes the exclusion of Project Managers as classified Civil Service e~p1oyeoB.
Commissioner Martin moved that in order to be in compliance with the Civil
Service Act, that the proposed Amendment to Agreement be approved and that the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rankin. Discussion followed. Upon the vote being taken, Com-
missioners DeBlaker, Martin and Rankin voted "yes"; Commissioner Carwise and
the Mayor voted "no.1I Motion passed 3,to 2.
Commissioner DeBlaker moved to ask the Civil Service Board to reconsider
their stand that these few emplo~;ees must pass the exam. Commissioner Martin
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM 022 - Bids.
a. Hart Street Paving, Greenwood to Pennsylvania Avenues - Low bid,
Overstreet Paving Company, 1224 Adams Avenue: $6,876.69.
b. Port Way Paving, Douglas to SCLRR - Low bid, Overstreet Paving
Co.: $12,098.15. .
c. Gulf to Bay Blvd. & Lake Drive Intersection Revision (Left
storage lane on Lake Drive) - Low bid, Overstreet Paving Co.:
$12,911.85.
d. Portable Air Compressor - Lowest bid meeting specifications,
Air Components & Equipment, Inc., Tampa: $6,557.00.
e. Street Sweeper - Alternate Bid and Low Bid, H. F. Mason Equip-
ment Co., Lakeland, Fla.: $20,680.00 with trade-in.
The City Manager summarized the bidding on above items and recommended
awards as indicated. Commissioner Rankin moved upon the recommendation of the
City Manager that contracts for the above items be awarded to the bidders in
the amounts indicated above, which are the lowest (except as indicated) and
best responsible bids, and that the appropriate officials of the City be
authorized to execute said contracts which shall be in accordance with the
plans, specifications and bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carwise
and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 21, 1975
ITEM "23 - Resolution "75-60 - Pavement Marking Demonstration.
The 1973 Highway Safety Act haa funds available under a grant from the
Department of Transportation for pavement marking. These funds will pay for
st~ipinp' of Gulf Boulevard center line and edp,e stripes for a two-year
pe~iod in which the City will be required to provide accident and volume
data on that section of the roadway during the demonstration period. The
recommendation is to adopt a resolution autho~izinr. proper officials to
execute an agreement with D.O.T. providing for the program.
Commissioner Martin moved that Resolution 075-60 be passed and adopted
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Commissioner
Rankin seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #24 - Resolution #75-61 - Safer Roads Demonstration.
The 1973 Highway Safety Act program also has funds available for inter-
section improvements. The recommendation is to adopt a resolution authorizing
the proper officials to execute an agreement with D.O.T. for Safer Roads
Demonstration Program.
Commissioner Rankin moved that Resolution #75-61 be passed and adopted
and the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Commissioner
DeBlaker seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM 025 - Computerized Traffic Control System.
The T~affic Ope~ations Program established a need for a computerized
Traffic Control System and the 1970 General Obligation Bond Issue included
funds fo~ implementation of this system. State and Fcde~al money is now
available and it is imperative that the City act quickly to submit a grant
application to place itself high on the list of applicants.
Charte~ Engineering, Inc., has proposed to make a digital simulation of
thirty-six intersections in Clearwater at a cost of $4,950. This study would
be included with the application.
Commissioner De Blaker moved to accept the proposal from Charter Engineer-
ing, Inc., Tampa, for a digital simulation and that the app~op~iate officials
be autho~ized to execute it. Commissioner Rankin seconded the motion which
car~iedunanimously.
ITEM "26 - Term Expiration and Resip,nations of Advisory Board Members.
The City Manager announced that Community Relations Board, Historical
Committee, Beautification, Boa~d of Adjustment and Appeals on Signs, Pinellas
County Industry Council, and the Parks and Recreation Board, will need
appointees, and asked the Commissioners for their suggestions. The Mayor
stated any citizen may submit a recommendation for appointment on any board.
ITEM 027 - Other Engineering Matters.
Commissioner Rankin moved to ratify the action taken at the special meet-
ing on April 17, 1975, authorizing the underwater work to be done near the
Clearwater Pass Bridge by Misener Marine Construction, Inc. Commissioner
Carwise seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Commissioner Carwise moved that Resolution #75-62 be passed and adopted,
dedicating public right-of-way in Valencia Park between Valencia Park Units
2 & 3 and Valencia Park Units 1 & 4, and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute it. Commissioner Rankin seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
ITEM #28 - Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters.
The City Manager reported the Suncoast Public Management Association haa
developed an information system to keep Pinellas County City Manage~s informed
of bills before the Legislature and asked that the City Commission authorize
him to speak for the Commission when time is short, as happens so often. The
City Manager would only use this privilege when the legislation was consistent
or inconsistent with established City Commission policy. Commissioner DeBlaker
suggested the Commissioners write their comments to the City Manager on ,this
pr~posal and he will have a consensus of opinion on various items.
The City Manager reported receiving a request from UPARC to be put on the
agenda for the meeting of May 19, 1975.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 21t 1975
ITEM #29 - Other Commission Action.
Commissioner DeBlaker asked for clarification of the State law as it
pertains to the operations of the Tax Assessors Office on assessments of
property. She also sU~p'ested a new Ethics Ordinance that would apply to all -
not just elected officials. Commissioner DeBlaker moved that an Ethics Ordi-
nance be prepared and brought back to the Commission as soon as possible.
Commissioner Martin seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Commissioner Martin started discussion on a permanent part-time or
full-time City Attorney and the criteria nuedad by the Commission to make a
decision. The Assistant City Attorney suggested they contact the Executive
Committee of the locnl Bar Association for su~~estions on how to proceed.
The Mayor sURP,ested this nubject be discussed at the cominp, work session.
Commissioner Martin suggested the format for the work sessions be limited to
askinp, questions only and sharing ideas.
Commissioner Rankin sur,r.ested directional arrows for all storage lanes
and asked for a report. He also stated he was opposed to the proposed resort
tax money going to the County for tourism.
Commissioner Rankin moved that Resolution #75-63 be passed and adopted
supportinp, no reduction in revenue Sharing during the current budget yeart
and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute it. Commissioner
, Carwise' ,seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #30 - Second Readin~ - Ordinance #1553 - txempting City from Pro-
visions of Pinellas County Ordinance #74-15 relating to Zoning Ownership
Disclosure. (Continued from March 17, 197,5.)
Commissioner Carwise moved to postpone indefinitely Ordinance #1553.
Commissioner Rankin seconded the motion which carried unanimOUSly.
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ITE11 #31 - Second Reading - Ordinance #1560 - Adopting National Electrical
Codet' 1975 Edition.
The Acting city Attorney presented Ordinance #1560 for second reading.
Commissioner Rankin moved that Ordinance #1560 be read and considered on
second and final reading by title only at this meeting of the Commission by
unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Carwise and carried unanimOUSly. The Ordinance was read by title only. Com-
missioner Carwise moved 'that Ordinance #1560 be passed on its second and
final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials of the City be
authorized to execute it. 11otion was seconded by Commissioner Rankin and
carried unanimously.
ITEM #32 - Second Reading - Ordinance #1561 - Amending Zoning Atlas of
City.
The Acting ,City Attorney presented Ordinance #1561 for second reading.
Commissioner Rankin moved that Ordinance #1561 be read and considered on
second and final reading by title only at this meeting of the Commission by ,
unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
DeDlaker and carried unanimously. The Ordinance was read by title only.
Commissioner Carwise moved that Ordinance #1561 be passed on its second and
final reading and adopted and that the' appropriate officials of the City be
authorized to execute ,it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rankin and
carried unanimously.
ITEH f/33 - Second Reading - Ordinance #1562 - Annexing and Zoning East
l:s of Southeast lotit Section 3-29-l5t with "P" (Public) zoning and Fire District
No.1. - (Pinel1as County School Board)
The Acting City Attorney presented Ordinance #1562 for second reading.
Commiseioner Rankin moved that Ordinance #1562 be read and'considered on
second and final reading by title only at bhis meeting of the Commission by
unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Carwise and carried unanimOUSly. The Ordinance was read by title only.
Commissioner Carwise moved that Ordinance #1562 be passed on its second and
final reading and adopted and that the appropriate officials of the City be
authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rankin and
carried unanimously.
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The City Manager stated he had %'eceived a '%'equest',f%'om' Ma%'y J>rlew to' h,ave, ':':'- '.')';:/ I,. ;:H'(~'
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2nd Rdg. - Orod. ',111560 - Adoptinp, National Electrical ,Code,
2nd Rdg~ Orod. #1561 Amending Zoning Atlas of City,
2nd Rdg. 0~d.il'1562 Annex inn 6 Zoninp, Porotion of Sec. 3~29.15'
2nd Rdg. '. Ord. #1563 - Amending Budp,ct for Fiscal Year 197~-75to
reflect Expenditure of $125,000. for Non-Departmental Expense
,Resolution - Urp,ing Consideration of Inequities in, Taxation of Property
by, County Ta}( Assessor, County Commission, et a1"
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