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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 3, 1994
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall.
Monday, October 3, 1994 at 9:56 a.m.. with the following members present:
Rita Garvey
Fred A. Thomas
Richard Fitzgerald
SUB A. Berfield
Arthur X. Deegan, II
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also' present:
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Kathy S. Rice
William C. Baker
Pamela K: Akin .
Alan Zimmet
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Interim City Attorney (Departed at 10:10 a.m.)
City Clerk
The Mayorcalled the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The
" invocation was offered by William C. Baker, Assistant City Manager.
In order to provide continuity for research, the items will be fisted in agenda order although
not necessarilv discussed in that order.
ITEM #3 ~ Service Awards
. . " Zane Cecil, Parks & Recreation Department, was presented the September 1994
Employee. of the Month Award.
. ITEM #4 ~ Interim City Attornev Reoort
Interim City Attorney Alan Zimmet reported the September 29, 1994 hearing to
.validate bonds for the Municipal Services complex was continued until October 6. 1994.
"He stated the judge had expressed concerns regarding the Municipal Services building
,..being e~empt from the Charter referendum requirement based on health and safety issues.
Mr.:Zimmet indicated he was working with the Assistant State Attorney to resolve this
issue. The judge.allowed George Kelly to intervene in the case. The judge did determine
. .. the Police building is a health and safety issue. Mr. Zimmet indicated George Kelly had
stated he .would not concede to any agreement reached between the City and Court.
Mr. Zimmet reported the attorney for the Ice House complained to the judge at the
. . beginning of the scheduled second hearing on September 23. 1994. that the City had not
reconnec~ed the building's utilities. Mr. Zimmet related the City has complied with the
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judge's order to supply water to the subject property by September 26, 1994. The
, hearing will be rescheduled. Mr. Zimmet stated City Attorney Pam Akin is familiar with
this case.
Mr. Zimmet referred to Commissioner Thomas' September 26, 1994 memorandum
regarding reviews of the Assistant City Attorneys. Mr. Zimmet reported Mike Laursen,
Human Resources Director, by direction of the City Manager, had requested he evaluate
the performances of the Assistant City Attorneys. He discussed this request with the City
Attorney who agreed Mr. Zimmet should conduct the evaluations. Ms. Akin concurred it
would be valuable for the Interim City Attorney to do the evaluations.
Mayor Garvey agreed. Commissioner Fitzgerald noted Mr. Zimmet has been
positioned to observe the Assistant City Attorneys' job performances for several months.
Commissioner Thomas indicated he had conversations with both Mr. Zimmet and
Ms. Akin regarding this matter. He stated he wrote the memorandum to express concerns
about anything that might hamper the new City Attorney. Mr. Zimmet indicated he would
complete these evaluations during his scheduled 10 hours per week, previously approved
by the City Commission. Consensus was Mr. Zimmet should complete the Assistant City
Attorneys' job performance reviews.
Commissioner Berfield referred to the bond validation hearing and noted the City's
bond counsel, Mr. Reid, had indicated the City's request was on secure ground. Mr.
Zimmet said the bond counsel still feels the same way. He stated at the beginning of the
hearing, the judge seemed to agree with the City'S position, but at the end, he seemed to
be leaning the other way. Mr. Reid believes his opinion is correct and this delay will have
no effect on the project. Commissioner Berfield wanted Mr. Reid's opinion that the City is
on firm legal ground "on the record." Mr. Zimmet indicated Mr. Reid is adamant he is
correct and believes if an appeal is necessary, the City will win.
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The Commission thanked Mr. Zimmet for serving as Interim City Attorney. Mr.
Zimmet indicated he enjoyed working with the Commission and staff and appreciated the
~pportunity to serve.
The City Commission recessed from 10:10 to 10:11 a.m. to meet as the Pension
Trustees.
ITEM #5 - Aooroval of Minutes
Commissioner Berfield referred to page 9, last paragraph, sentence 3 to remove the
word "be."
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 12, 1994 as corrected, and three special meetings of September 15, 1994, as
recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Commissioner.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Presentations
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a) Parks & Recreation Board - Annual Report
Gary Giardano, Chair of the Parks & Recreation Board, reported the nine-member
board meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month. Meetings are well attended.
He stated during the past year , the board recommended naming Northwood Park on
Enterprise Road. He indicated board members stay abreast of current developments by
attending prearranged facility tours conducted by Parks & Recreation staff.
Mr. Giardano reported the board met with Judi Hackett of the Downtown
Development Board regarding Downtown needs. The Board is proud of the Station Square
Park development.
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Mr. Giardano stated the Board, at Commission direction. reviewed imposing non-
residence fees for co~sponsored activities. The Commission approved their
recommendation for a $10 par season fee. He indicated the Board reviews and comments
on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) such as the Clearwater Beach Recreational Facility
and the new Countryside Recreational Facility. The Board recommended the construction
of Plaza Park and Byron Ford Memorial Playground. The board reviewed the future park
name policy and the Commission approved their recommendations. They also reviewed
the FY 1994/95 CIP budget. After the Parks & Recreation Board discussed the Long
Center's budget and operating plans. they recommended the City continue 'support of the
facility. Possible development of the Pier 60 area has been discussed but no formal
recommendations have been presented. He indicated the Board was interested in the
development of the Pinellas Trail. They realize it is a County project but offer their
assistance.
Mr. . Giardano thanked the Commission for the opportunity to present this report and
commended Ream Wilson and staff for their assistance.
ITEM #7 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Aaenda - None.
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The Mayor announced three visitors were in the audience: two trainees from
Nagano, Japan and one trainee from Kaluga. Russia.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #8~20) ~ Approved as submitted less Items 8. 9, 11, and 19.
ITEM #8 - See oaoe 4.
IJEM #9 - See oaoe 5.
ITEM #1 0 - C.O. to JPA with FOOT to relocate natural Qas mains during the widening of
East Bay Drive, from Be'cher Road to US 19N, increasing the amount by $41,463.12 for a
. new estimated total of $122,463.12 (GAS)
lTEM #11 - See oaoe 6.
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ITEM #12 ~ Purchase of 8 1994 Chevrolet 1/2-ton olckuo trucks from Kaiser Buick,
Pontiac, GMC Truck of Deland, FL, for $87,064; financing to be provided under City's
proposed master lease/purchase agreement with Barnett Bank of Pinellas County (GS)
ITEM #13 - Contract to renovate 2nd & 3rd floors of the Clearwater Main L1brarv to
Designwise Building Contractors, Inc., Clearwater, FL, for $26,980 (LIB)
ITEM #14 - Waiver Aareement to Charles Atexiou and YDaDanti Alexiou (MRl
ITEM #15 - Continuation of Clearwater Pass Bridge Monitoring Program with Kisinger,
Campo and Associates for the period 10/03/94- 09/30/95, for $88/500 (PW)
ITEM #16 ~ Extension of contract for Durchase of bioassay testing with Marinco Bioassay
Laboratory, Sarasota, FL, for the period 11/01/94- 10/31/95/ for $18,600 (PW)
ITEM #17 - Contract for mowina Clearwater Airoark to Landscape Management of Tampa,
FL, for the period 10/03/94 -9/30/95, for a cost of approximately $17/000 (SW)
. ITEM #18 ~ Contract for 35MM micrograohic services to Micro Image, Inc., Tampa, FL, for
the period 10/04/94 ~10/03/99, at an estimated $10,000 for 1994/95 budget year (elK)
ITEM #19 - No item.
ITEM #20 - Contract for dry cleaning. laundrv. & alteration services for the Police & Fire
Depa!1ments to North Hercules Cleaners, Clearwater. FL, for the period 10/15/94-
10/14/95, at an estimated $16,500 (PO)
. Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted less
Items 8, 9, 11, and 19 (no item) and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #8 ~ Line of Credit lease/Durchase financing acreement for 1994/95 with Barnett
Bank of Plnellas County to provide $5,800,000 to cover planned equipment acquisitions;
. authorize all uncompleted acquisitions previously approved for financing under current
agreement with Security Capital Corp. to be financed under this new agreement; provide
that an other terms and conditions of the original approval remain unchanged (AS)
The City solicits proposals for lease purchase financing for each upcoming fiscal
year. Bidders bid a percentage of the weekly average index for the five year Treasury
.... Notes'ss.published by the Federal Reserve Board. Last year's contract was awarded to
Security Capital Corporation with a bid of 97.9875% of the five-year Treasury rate. GE
Capital Public Finance submitted an alternative bid using a formula made up of four
components to determine the interest rate. Summit Capital Asset Funding submitted an
. alternative bidwith "Escrow FundingU that would commit the City to borrow the entire
. . $6.8 million. Staff reviewed both alternative bids and found neither to be in the City's
best interest.
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The proposals received are better than last year's, reflecting a more favorable
regulatory environment and competition among lenders. The most recent. five-year
Treasury average weekly rate was 6.96%, which would result in a current borrowing rate
of 5.91948% (85.05% times 6.96%).
Approval does not represent a commitment to borrow. Decisions to lease purchase
specific equipment items must be approved by the City Commission on an individual basis.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the line of credit lease/purchase financing
agreement for 1994/95 with Barnett Bank of Pinellas County to provide $5,800,000 to
cover planned equipment acquisitions; authorize all uncompleted acquisitions previously
approved for financing under current agreement with Security Capita\ Corp. to be financed
under this new agreement; and. provide that all other terms and conditions of the original
approval remain unchanged.
Commissioner Deegan questioned why the bank asked if the interest was not tax
deductible. The City Manager indicated the bank wanted that point clarified. Steve
Moskun, Cash & Investment Manager, stated the bank requested a legal opinion and is
now satisfied.
The motlon was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #9 - Continued oarticioation with Florida Municioal Natural Gas Association (FMNGA)
in Joint representation of Issues through use of FMNGA's counsel, Miller, Balis & O'Neil
(MBC); to employ MBC dIrectly to represent the CIty on Issues before the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission for an estimated annual total budget amount of $50,000 for both
types of representation for FY 1994/95 (GAS)
. The FlorIda Municipal Natural Gas Association (FMNGA), an association of Florida
munjcipa"y~owned natural gas utilities, authorities, and districts represents municipal
concerns on industrial, legislative, regulatory and pipeline issues. One of FMNGA's
primary activities is representing members before the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC). By sharing these expenses on Federal issues, overall costs to
municipals are lower.
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To serve as the group's legal counsel, FMNGA has retained Miller, Balis & O'Neil,
P C (MBC), a firm that serves as legal counsel to the American Public Gas Association and
specializes in natural gas pipeline issues and Federal regulatory and legislative
representation. On any issue where Clearwater Gas System (CGS) is a benefactor of their
legal counsel, CGS pays an assessment to FMNGA based on a comparison of the number
of CGS meters with the total number of meters in the FMNGA group represented on the
issue.
. Active FMNGA representations of CGS interests: 1} the Florida Gas Transmission
(FGT) Curtailment filing where FGT has requested approval to curtail the gas supply when
emergency situations require them to lower supply gas pressures on their pipeline system;
2) the Sunshine Pipeline Precedent Agreement with Clearwater, Okaloosa, Leesburg, and
pensacola are negotiating transportation agreements with this proposed new supply
pipeline; and 3) the upcoming FGT Rate Filing expected in December, 1994.
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CGS also requires Washington, DC based legal representation on issues involving
CGSinterests and not those of the FMNGA group as a whole. Examples of current issues
of this nature are: 1) legal counsel work related to FGT Phase III capacity to serve Pasco
County as well as FERC filing for the Pasco gate station. and 2) legal counsel work related
to the territorial dispute filed by Peoples Gas System (PGS) where PGS has also initiated a
FERC protest of CGS's Pasco gate station filing.
Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned the City's plans to pursue legal action in Pasco
County. Chuck Warrington, Gas System Managing Director, indicated that would depend
on how far People's Gas wants to go. He stated the City has been refunded money due to
this firm's work in the past. He noted an extra $20,000 has been budgeted beyond the
normal schedule of work handled by this firm. Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned if
these funds were included in the approved budget. Mr. Warrington replied they were.
Commissioner Deegan stated Item 9 is budgeted, but not Item 11. Mr. Warrington
explained Item 11 will require a budget adjustment.
Commissioner Thomas moved to continue participation with Florida Municipal
Natural Gas Association (FMNGA) in joint representation of issues through use of
FMNGA's counsel, Miller, Balis & O'Neil (MBO); to employ MBO directly to represent the
City on issues before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for an estimated annual
total budget amount of $50,000 for both types of representation for FY 1994/95. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #11 - Retain law firm of Moore. Williams. Brvant. Peebles & Gautier. P.A.,
Tallahassee, FL, to represent Clearwater Gas System in a territorial dispute with Peoples'
Gas filed with the Florida Public Service Commission for an estimated $50,000 (GAS)
Peoples Gas System (PGS) has/filed a territorial dispute with the Florida Public
. Service Commission (PSC) to attempt to block Clearwater Gas System (eGS) from
expanding natural gas service into Pasco County. The PSC has the statutory authority to
. certify utility territories and resolve disputes of this nature. The City does not have the
legsl expertise in-house to represent eGS before the PSC. CGS's Pasco legal counsel,
Martin, Figurski & Harrill, PA, also does not have specialized expertise in handling legal
disputes before the PSC.
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The law firm of Moore, Williams, Bryant, Peebles & Gautier, PA (MWBPG)
specializes in municipal law and has expertise in handling disputes of this nature before the
PSC. MWBPG currently represents Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority in a similar territorial
dispute filed by City Gas. MWBPG has represented the Florida League of Cities before the
PSC and act as counsel to the Florida Municipal Power Agency and the Florida Municipal
Electric Association.
MWBPG estimate of the total costs to represent CGS in the territorial dispute is
. $50,000. If the dispute is settled early, costs could be lower. If the case is appealed or
expanded, legal costs could increase.
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prior to appealing a decision. The City Manager indicated staff is close to coming back to
the City Commission regarding eGS's expansion. She stated staff is in negotiation with
Pasco County and will need direction within four to six weeks.
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Chuck Warrington, Gas System Managing Director, reported CGS spent less than
$10,000 last year for legal help in Tallahassee. He indicated $50,000 was an accurate
estimate of how much the dispute will cost. He noted if the decision is appealed, the cost
could increase.
Commissioner Berfield expressed concerns about the funding mechanism for this
item and Questioned how the $50,000 would be repaid if the Pasco County project is
abandoned and no bonds are issued. Mr. Warrington stated the monies would not come
from bonds. legal costs cannot be capitalized. Commissioner Berfield questioned if the
City would be reimbursed from the bonds. Commissioner Deegan indicated retained
earnings will compensate the fund.
Mr. Warrington stated the new City Manager of Port Richey called to finalize an
agreement. The Mayor suggested eGS could serve the southern part of Pasco if not the
\vhole county. Mr. Warrington stated CGS' counsel has stated eGS does not need a
franchise agreement to expand in Pasco County. CGS still hopes to negotiate one. He
indicated the big issue now is the territorial dispute.
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Commissioner Thomas moved to retain the law firm of Moore, Williams, Bryant,
Peebles & Gautier, P.A.. Tallahassee. Fl, to represent Clearwater Gas System in a
territorial dispute with Peoples' Gas filed with the Florida Public Service Commission for an
estimated $50,000.. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #21 . Marine Advisorv Board - 1 appointment (ClK)
Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint Ernie Cline. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
. ITEM #22 - Municipal Code Enforcement Board - 3 aooointments (elK)
Commissioner Thomas moved to reappoint Peg Rogers, Louise Riley, and Stephen.
Swanberg. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #23. Environmental Advisorv Board - aopointments (ClK)
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. . Commissioner Thomas suggested each Commissioner nominate two members and
then the Commission, as a whole, determine which members would be appointed to the
. one, two, three and four year terms.
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The Mayor recommended George D. Davis III and Diane Ingram. Commissioner
Berfield recommended Anne Garris. Commissioner Fitzgerald recommended Jill Melkonian.
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indicated he will be moving from Clearwater in approximately one year. Commissioner
Deegan r~commended Early Sorenson and Lisa Lanza.
Commissioner Berfield moved to appoint Brian Morris for a 1 year term. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Thomas indicated Mike Foley has done an outstanding job. Mayor
Garvey disagreed. Commissioner Fitzgerald recommended John Jenkins. Commissioner
Deegan stated Allan Stowell is very involved with the environment. The Mayor felt he is
anti-Clearwater. Commissioner Deegan cited Mr. Stowell's concerns regarding tree
protection.
Commissioner Deegan moved to appoint George D. Davis III, Diane Ingram, Anne
Garris, Jill Melkonian, Early Sorenson, Lisa Lanza, Mike Foley, John Jenkins, and Allan
Stowell. The motion was duty seconded.
Mayor Garvey indicated she would vote against the motion because she is against
the appointment of some of the nominees. Commissioner Fitzgerald agreed.
Commissioner Thomas questioned to whom they objected. Commissioner Fitzgerald
stated he was against Mr. Stowell's appointment based, in particular, on his past actions
against the City. He felt Mr. Stowell would be contentious and not act in the City's best
. Interests. The Mayor indicated she was against the appointment of Messrs. Stowell and
Foley. Commissioner Berfield questioned jf Commissioner Fitzgerald had a problem with
Mr. Foley. Commissioner Fitzgerald indicated, to some extent, he did. Mayor Garvey
expressed her recommendation of Jack Moss, a pro environmentalist.
Commissioner Thomas felt the City Commission should not express animosity
against a citizen who litigated against the City regarding personal property and won. The
Mayor indicated the City's history with Mr. Stowell extends beyond that case.
Commissioner Thomas stated Mr. Stowell has shown great interest in the environment.
He felt Mr. Foley was the strongest and most sensitive member of the Environmental
Advisory Committee (EAC). He stated both candidates are outstanding environmentalists.
Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Berfield, Deegan, and Thomas voted
"Aye;1I Commissioner Fitzgerald and Mayor Garvey voted "Nay. II Motion carried.
Commissioner Thomas read an October 1, 1994 letter from Lisa Lanza addressed to
the Mayor into the record regarding George D. Davis III. Commissioner Thomas stated he
never has. spoken with Ms. Lanza but felt her accusations created a cloud over Mr. Davis
that should:preclude his appointment to a four year term. The Mayor suggested the cloud
hangs over Ms. Lanza who obviously does not like Mr. Davis. Commissioner Deegan felt
. . the letter had nothing to do with her not liking him but with his absence from the EAC's
last tt:uee meetings and his insults to her. The Mayor pointed out that Mr. Davis has not
been given the opportunity to respond to Ms. Lanza's last minute accusations and felt that
basing.a decision on this Jetter reflects poor judgement and a lack of taste. Commissioner
. Thomas stated he was only bringing up the point that there was a cloud. Mayor Garvey
reiterated that Mr. Davis has not had the opportunity to respond and suggested the
personal opinions expressed in the letter by Ms. Lanza may not be based on fact.
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Mayor Garvey recommended appointing George D. Davis III to a four year term.
Commissioner Berfield recommended Anne Garris serve four years. Commissioner Deegan
recommended Lisa Lanza for a four~year term. Commissioner Fitzgerald recommended Jill
Me'konian for a four~year term.
Commissioner Deegan stated he did not want the Mayor to think that Mr. Davis
would not have an opportunity to respond to Ms. Lanza. He indicated the Commission is
not stopping his appointment. Mayor Garvey pointed out Mr. Davis might have been
appointed for four years had he been given the oPPQrtunity to respond.
Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint Anne Garris for a 4 year term. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Deegan moved to appoint Early Sorenson for a 3 year term. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint George D. Davis III for a 2 year term. The
motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Berfield,
Fitzgerald, Deegan and Thomas voted "Aye;U Mayor Garvey voted "Nay.it Motion carried.
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was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Berfield, Deegan and
Thomas voted tl Aye;" Commissioner Fitzgerald and Mayor Garvey voted "Nay. 1\ Motion
carrIed.
Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint Allan Stowell for a 3 year term. The
motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Berfield, Deegan
and Thomas voted UAye;U Commissioner Fitzgerald and Mayor Garvey voted "Nay."
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Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint Mike Foley for a 4 year term. There was
no second.
Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to appoint Jill Melkonian for a 4 year term. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Berfield. Fitzgerald,
Deegan and Thomas voted "Aye;U Mayor Garvey voted "Nay." Motion carried.
Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to appoint John Jenkins for a 2 year term. The
. motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Thomas moved to appoint Diane Ingram for a 1 year term. The
motion. was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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provide him an opportunity to respond to her allegations.
ITEM #24 - Other Pending Matters
aJ Chamber of Commerce Property
The Chamber of Commerce property's market value was appraised at $445,000
(subject to certain limiting conditions) with the land valued at $200,000 and building
improvements at $245,000. The limiting conditions relate to the reverter clause which
explains the property will revert to the City should the Chamber of Commerce stop using it
for Chamber of Commerce purposes. It appears the reverter clause precludes the sale of
the property by the Chamber of Commerce to anyone other than the City. An earlier
appraisal conducted by the Chamber of Commerce valued the land at $220.000 and the
building at $165,000, for a total of $385,000.
William C. Baker, Assistant City Manager, reported on August 2, 1994, that staff
conferred that day with Pete Woodham of the Chamber of Commerce and none of the
City's offered options are acceptable. The Chamber of Commerce indicated they wish to
. sell the property for approximately $385,000 or remain on the property.
In light of the reverter clause, staff. suggested offering the Chamber of Commerce
$250,000 for the building, which represents the Chamber's only equity in the property,
and await their response.
Assistant City Manager William Baker reported the Chamber of Commerce has
decided to renovate their building and the deal to purchase it is off. Commissioner
Thomas noted the organization has not yet raised the funds for the renovation and mayor
may not be successful in that pursuit. He noted how difficutt it will be to refurbish the
, building. He suggested the issue may not be dead and recommended the City Commission
make an offer. Mayor Garvey suggested adopting Mr. Baker's recommendation and
. :offering $250,000. Mr. Baker felt a lower offer would be reiected.
Commissioner Thomas disagreed and proposed offering the Chamber of Commerce
$300,000 and placing the property in the City's inventory after razing the building. Mayor
Garvey felt $300,000 was too high of an offer. Commissioner Berfield agreed.
Commissioner Deegan indicated he was not ready to offer $250,000. Based on the
reverter clause. he felt the offer should be limited to the remaining balance of the
.. building's. mortgage. Mayor Garvey suggested the building could have a use relative to the
Library~ She stated the building's top floor and conference room could be used.
Commissioner Thomas expressed concerns about spending money on the building.
The City Manager indicated the building is not usable and would be expensive to upgrade
. to meet ADA compliance standards. Ms. Deptula cautioned against purchasing the
property with an intent to use the building. '
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Bob Wright of the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) stated the BAC had
recommended Mr. Deegan's proposal because the City is obligated for the mortgage if the
Chamber of Commerce walks. He indicated paying any more than that for the property
would be a slap to Clearwater citizens. He stated he has not yet seen the asbestos
appraisal Commissioner Deegan requested of the Chamber of Commerce.
Commissioner Thomas noted the study regarding placement of the new bridge had
not been completed and the Drew Street corridor may well be chosen for bridge access.
He questioned if that decision would impact this property. Mr. Baker said it was possible
but recommended against that possibility affecting any monetary judgements.
Commissioner Thomas questioned if City laws would force the building to meet
code if rehabilitation costs exceed 50% of the building's original value. Mr. Baker said he
would forward that information to the Commission.
Pete Woodham of the Chamber of Commerce reported the organization had
expressed interest in selling the property when plans to develop the bluff were first
discussed. Since bluff development was defeated, he indicated the Board chose to retain
the building. A fundraiser is underway to finance the rehabilitation of the building which
will stay within its existing skin and remain in compliance with City code.
No action was taken.
b) Process for appointment of Hearing Officers under Civil Service Ordinance
On August 9, 1994. the Civil Service Board discussed the current civil service
grievance process for employee appeals to disciplin.e imposed by the City. The Board
expressed concern regarding the length of time involved to complete the appeal process
using state Hearing Officers. Timeliness in effecting discipline and in the appeal process
are important issues to employees and the City.
The appeal process has not been timely. Nearly a year passed from the date of
dismissal to the date of a final order in one appealed termination case. A recent typical
case involved a three-day suspension effected on January 26, 1994; on June 17, 1994.
the Hearing Officer heard the case, on July 29, 1 994, the Hearing Officer submitted a
Recommended Order, and on August 9, 1994, the Civil Service Board ruled on the case.
Under Civil Service Rules, the appeal process has time constraints on initial steps.
An employee has ten days to submit an appeal to the City Manager; the City manager has
. ten days in which to respond; and the employee then has ten days to request a further
appeal, which has involved the State Hearing Officer. When the State assigns a Hearing
Officer, that Officer contacts the employee and City representative to schedule a
convenient hearing time. The time from the employee's request for a Hearing Officer until
the final decision is too lengthy and the Civil Service board seeks to expedite the appeal
process. .
The Board discussed Section 2.285 of Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances (Civil
.ServlceAdministration) and proposed considering the alternate process contained in the
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Code that anows the Board to appoint a l:iearing Officer. The cited section reads: .11)
there shall be a Hearing Officer appointed by the Civil Service Board from a list of not less
than five names established by the City Commission for such purpose. In establishing a
list for the Hearing Omeer position, the City Commission shall utilize qualification
standards similar to those used by the State Division of Administrative Hearings. The City
Commission shall have the authority, where permitted by statute, to contract with the
State Division of Administrative Hearings to provide a Hearing Officer. The City Manager
shall not participate in any manner in the establishment of the test for the position of
Hearing Officer or in the selection of a Hearing Officer once the test has been created."
The qualification requirements for the State division of Administrative Hearings are
that the employee must be an attorney and have a specified number of years of experience
as an attorney.
Miles Lance, Assistant City Attorney, suggested many area attorneys may be
interested in serving as Hearing Officers. A list could be developed based on names of
such attorneys submitted to the City Commission. Such persons might be able to quickly
schedule a hearing for basic employee appeals of disciplinary action and speed the
process, benefitting the employee and City.
The City Manager recommended accepting the Board's recommendation and
establishing a list of five attorneys to hear cases.
. Commissioner Thomas questioned if the Hearing Officer had to be an attorney or
could the City Commission act as an appellate board for this process. Deputy City
Manager Kathy Rice said they could not under the current ordinance. Ms. Deptula
cautioned against this as action on an employee requires independence. She expressed
concerns with the City Commission involving themselves with employee discipline. Ms.
Rice indicated this procedure only affects the Civil Service process. Different avenues are
available through the employee unions.
Commissioner Thomas questioned if a list of attorneys would be used so the same
.. attorney would not continually be called. It was indicated this was the proposal.
. . Commissioner Berfield indicated the Pinellas County School Board uses a similar
process and recommended the City review it. She said many local residents are qualified
to serve. She stated she would not want to act as a Hearing Officer and sit between the
City Manager and an employee.
Mayor Garvey agreed with the concept and suggested adopting a list, whether or
not the City can attract pro bono volunteers. The City Manager stated if the Commission
agrees with the process, staff will work with the City Attorney to establish a list to
present for Commission approval.
Commissioner Deegan agreed with the concept but felt the Commission should
decide if the "Hearing Officers" needed to work pro bono. He questioned the cost of the
. present method of using a State Hearing Officer. H. M. Laursen, Human Resources
Director, indicated those expenses are included in the Legal Department's budget. Mr.
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costs of any award that might be granted. He noted if local attorneys are used, scheduling
testimony can be more flexible and cases can be concluded more rapidly.
Commissioner Thomas moved to direct staff to change the hearing process of the
Civil Service Board by developing a list for the City Commission of interested local
attorneys with qualifications similar to those used by the State Division of Administrative
Hearings who could act as hearing officers.
Commissioner Deegan recommended adding upro bono" to the motion.
Commissioner Berfield stated if the City gets no responses to requests for pro bono
services, a fee needs to be established. Assistant Attorney Lance suggested the motion
direct staff to establish a list under the Civil Service ordinance and work out a fee schedule
later. Commissioner Deegan questioned how a list can be established before a decision is
reached on whether or not the requested services will be provided pro bono.
Mayor Garvey suggested a motion could direct staff to change the process being
used and establish that local attorneys will act as hearing officers. She suggested a
second motion could address fees and requests for pro bono services.
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Hearings to be done by local Hearing. Officers established by the City Commission with
qualifications similar to those used by the State Oivision of Administrative Hearings. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Deegan instructed staff to develop the best list they can. If the work
can be done pro bono, that would be preferred. If not, he requested staff return to the
Commission and ask how much they are willing to spend. Consensus was for staff to
work toward that direction and come back for further decisions.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #25 ~ Other Citv Attornev Items - None.
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ITEM #26 - Citv Manager Verbal Reoorts
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Ms. Deptula officially offered the City staWs sympathy to the families of Peter
Kanaris and 'Cindy Proph,eter, two Police Department employees who died this past week.
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The City Manager indicated a Town Meeting is scheduled for the Martin Luther King
Center on October 27, 1 994. She noted the Commission h~d expressed interest in other
City departments' participation in these meetings. She suggested a display of activities
and services be available during the half hour preceding the Commission's meeting. She
recommended Economic Development, Human Resources, the management team, the Gas
System, and Parks & Recreation participate.
Mayor Garvey referred to the Bridge's property, the City's latest neighborhood
acquisition. Ms. Deptula indicated that would be covered by Economic Development.
Mayor Garvey. recommended a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) dollars committed to the area. Commissioner Thomas suggested the in~fill housing
program be presented. Ms. Deptula stated those, too, would be covered by Economic
Development. Mayor Garvey noted the "Paint your Heart Quf' campaign. Ms. Deptula
indicated the City Manager's office can generate information on that campaign.
Commissioner Thomas liked the idea of departments that cover relevant issues
attending the Town Meetings.
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Mayor Garvey suggested the displays be presented before the meeting from 7:00
until 7:30 p.m. Ms. Deptula recommended Public Works also attend to answer
neighborhood questions on flooding, drainage, and road paving.
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Garvey indicated neighborhood residents would not be present at that time. Ms. Deptula
felt 30 minutes would provide adequate time for the department displays. She reported
the Police Department group would also attend.
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Ms. Deptula"reported the Graphics Department has designed a post card to
announce this meeting and list the other Town Meeting dates. The mailing will target
25% of the City. Mayor Garvey questioned if the large size post card will require $0.29
postage. Ms. Deptula indicated the mailing will be sent bulk rate two weeks prior to the
meeting.
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new facility's 'space needs and the positioning of the departments. She reported a
. schematic drawing was distributed to the Commission when Dean Rowe last addressed
them. . She indicated a decision has been reached regarding which departments will remain
at City Hall and which,ones will move. She requested that staff be permitted to organize
the location of departments in the new building.
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locating departments that frequently interface with the public on the lower floors.
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Church of Scientology request for street closing
Ms. Deptula reported the City received a letter from the Scientology public relations
department via fax at 1 :50 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 1994, requesting a partial
closing of Ft. Harrison Avenue on Saturday, October 8, 1994. She indicated the last time
this issue came up, the City had requested the Scientologists provide more than one
week's notice. She noted neither Parks & Recreation nor the Police Department was
notified.
Commissioner Thomas recalled that previous discussion and indicated Mr.
Hayworth, Scientology's representative, had assured the Commission the church would
never again submit a last minute request and had promised at least 30 days notice for
future requests. Mayor Garvey noted the City would have to pull staff together to execute
the request. Commissioner Thomas concurred that is why the rule was established. The
City Manager indicated the Department of Transportation will not issue a permit until it is
first approved by the Commission.
Commissioner Berfield questioned if the event would be considered a Special Event.
Ms. Deptula indicated it was not technically a special event because it was not going to be
held on public property. The Mayor indicated the Scientologists would be responsible for
the costs of the Police Officers and barricades. Ms. Deptula agreed.
Commissioner Berfield recalled two occasions when the Commission granted similar
last minute requests and it had been promised it would not happen again. She felt these
last minute requests were not fair to staff or other City residents who may have similar
requests. She indicated the Commission has bent over backwards to accommodate these
requests. She felt the estabUshed procedure needs to be followed.
Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the Scientology's request for a street closing
because they did not follow the rule of making the request at least 30 days in advance.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The Commission recessed from 11 :46 to 11 :57 a.m.
ITEM #27 - Commission Discussion Items
a) Training Program discussed in Alan Ferri's memo of 9{5{94 (Oeegan)
Ms. Deptula indicated the training program discussion began with Commissioner
Thomas' memorandum suggesting stretching monies invested in in-fill housing programs
by instituting a training program to build the houses. Alan Ferri, Economic Development
Director, answered Commissioner Deegan's follow-up memorandum requesting additional
information and indicated the Clearwater Housing Authority (CHA) was considering the
"creation of a program to provide job training, employment experience, and construction
services.
Mayor Garvey reported she has been involved with a similar program, Youth
Builders, which was not as successful as hoped.
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1994 memorandum which discussed meetings with the Florida Department of Labor and
Pinellas County Technical Education (PTEC) etc. Commissioner Deegan questioned if Mr.
Ferri was completing these actions at the direction of the City Manager or the City
Commission. He expressed concerns that individual City Commission requests may
exceed the eight hours of staff time restriction established by Commission policy. Ms.
Deptula stated Mr. Ferri's activities have been in process since June and he was not
reacting solely to Commissioner Thomas' request.
Commissioner Deegan expressed concerns that this City project, like others, will be
developed before the City Commission has an opportunity for input. He questioned if the
City should develop a corporation in competition with the private sector. Ms. Deptula
indicated the Clearwater Housing Authority (CHA) is not a City function even though the
Commission appoints its members. She noted Deborah Vincent, Executive Director of the
Housing Authority had some concern regarding the competition but sees the benefit. Ms.
Deptula indicated this could provide an excellent training opportunity as long as it is
limited. One suggestion was to have CHA employ the workers.
Commissioner Deegan noted this item was to address doubling the money for in-fill
housing and pointed out housing funds go to the Clearwater Neighborhood Housing.
Services (CNHS) not the CHA. Ms. Deptula indicated Commissioner Thomas had furnished
that recommendation.
Commissioner Thomas indicated two basic problems exist in areas where in-fill
housing is provided. First, the properties need to be cleaned, the decayed structures need
to be removed and replaced with low to moderate income, single family housing. Second,
unemployment is high in these target areas and the City has money to spend on building
houses. He felt a training force of young people, ages 21 to 30, can be developed and
taught in cooperation with PTEC and the City's building department to build one house.
. All construction skills would be represented on the team whose members would be paid
minimum wage while being trained to become licensed practitioners. The City would build
houses and provide training simultaneously. Once a team is trained, the members can
move to the private sector. Commissioner Thomas recommended the Commission debate
this concept. He doubted the minimum competition provided by the project would hinder
any private enterprises.
Mayor Garvey reported she has been working with a similar program, Youth
Builders, and noted administrative costs are intensive because trainees require supervision
by licensed contractors. Commissioner Thomas agreed it would not be easy to administer
but felt this was a good opportunity. He requested staff study this idea. He indicated the
PTEC in Largo has a similar program on site and suggested the PTEC program could be
expanded.to neighborhood projects. Mayor Garvey recommended sending a letter to the
School Board or Dr. Ross regarding the possible implementation of this idea.
Commissioner Deegan noted Mr. Ferri and Ms. Vincent have already been in touch
with PTEC. He questioned what the City's involvement will be and expressed concerns
with the City becoming involved in the construction business. He noted Mr. Ferri's June
1994 memorandum referred to HUD's new regulations that direct CDBG funds to those
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with low and moderate incomes. He questioned the meaning of these guidelines and
asked if the City is now responsible for verifying the low or moderate income status of
those working on CDBG jobs. Ms. Deptula indicated she would forward clarification on
HUD's rules.
The City Manager questioned if CHA is successful in forming a training program the
City is not involved in, would the Commission object to CHA bidding on small City jobs.
Commissioner Deegan indicated the bidding process should be open to anyone. He stated
whether or not to offer preferences should be considered after the program is viable.
Commissioner Thomas questioned if the City Commission likes the idea of using
money to simultaneously train people. Commissioner Deegan stated the whole
Commission is in favor of helping people become positive members of the work force but
felt this issue is more complicated. Ms. Deptula recommended permitting Mr. Ferri to
continue sharing his expertise with Ms. Vincent and working with CHA as the head
agency. Commissioner Deegan agreed as long as the project does not perform
construction jobs for the City. Ms. Deptula indicated once the program is up and running,
they could bid for small City projects. The Mayor noted the Youth Builders project is now
concentrating on directing young people to counseling, job training, and into the private
sector.
Commissioner Berfield questioned if the City will limit the number of hours Mr. Ferri
will be allowed to work with the CHA, which is not part of the City. She noted Mr. Ferri is
first responsible to his job with the City. The City Manager stated she understood the
Commission's concerns. Ms. Deptula questioned if all of the memorandums regarding this
subject could be considered answered with the exception of clarification of the new HUD
guidelines. The Commission concurred.
bJ Advisory Board Annual Report Format
. The City Clerk submitted a recommended format for advisory board annual 10 to
1 5 minute presentations to the City Commission on their annual reports. The format is
meant to be a generic guideline in preparing presentations. The outline includes: 1)
Introduction; 2) Board overview; 2A) Purpose; 2B) Number of members/qualifications; 2C)
Acknowledgement of current members; 2D) Meeting times: 3) Review of Past Year's
Activities; 3A) Number of meetings; 3B) Issues/cases handled; 3Bi) Number; 3Bii)
Examples; 38iii) Those of particular interest; 3C) Recommendations/Actions; 3CI) Items of
special note; 3Cii) Recognition of special individual/board efforts; 4) Outlook for coming
year: 4A) Major issues to be considered; 48) Special projects to be undertaken; 5)
Concerns/Suggestion for Commission consideration; 6) Close.
Commissioner Deegan indicated the report by the Parks & Recreation Board was
condensed, concise, hit the high points, and provided a good example of this format.
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Commissioner Thomas recommended inviting all board members to be recognized
and thanked for their service. The City Clerk indicated the Commission had requested
future reports be scheduled during Thursday evening meetings. Ms. Deptula noted once
the City's channel is in operation, some board meetings held in Chambers will be broadcast
so citizens will be better informed of boards' actions and activities.
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Commissioner Deegan requested additional information about the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals - Building/Flood and their actions. The City Clerk indicated this
board was not scheduled to appear before the Commission because it is a City Manager
board, not a City Commission one. Mayor Garvey requested the board present the City
Commission a written report on their activities. The City Clerk stated the Commission also
has not received reports from the Gas Fitters and Civil Service boards.
Commissioner Deegan indicated he was not interested in a report from the Gas
Fitters Board but requested one from the Board of Adjustments and Appeals -
Building/Flood. Mayor Garvey questioned if the report should be presented annually.
Commissioner Deegan stated he could reach a decision regarding scheduling once he has
reviewed the first report.
Commissioner Deegan felt the Civil Service Board is also important and should
present a report. Ms. Deptula agreed acknowledgment by the City Commission would
provide board members with recognition of their work.
Consensus of the Commission was that the recommended format be approved.
c) Harborview Center Costs
The City Manager distributed the Harborview Center Financial Overview which is
attached as Exhibit A to these minutes. Regarding Phase 1 A costs, she indicated that
while no specific numbers were available at the time of approval, additional architect and
contractor fees were acknowledged by the City Commission and considered approved. No
decision regarding Phase 2 costs has been reached. She indicated a more refined estimate
will be completed in two to three weeks.
Mr. Baker reported the refurbishment of the Harborview Center was influenced by
circumstances and schedule deadlines. In February 1994, Peter Gozza, Executive Director
of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), proposed a deal with Stein Mart that
required the building's center floor be refurbished by May 15, 1994. Mr. Baker indicated
that timetable was impossible to meet by traditional methods. He then reviewed the
development process which allows costs to be managed as work progresses.
Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned if the contractor and architect fees were
included in the estimate. Mr. Baker indicated they would have been had the contract been
negotiated in the traditional method.
Commissioner Fitzgerald stated his inquiry prompted this examination. He indicated
he had requested the City Manager report on the sources of the funding for this project.
He noted the estimated cost of refurbishing the building gradually has gotten more
expensive. A $2-million project is now estimated to cost $8.2-million plus architect and
contractor fees and the purchase price of the building. He felt the Commission had Ustuck
a foot in wet concrete and discovered it to be quicksand." He expressed concerns that
the cost for the overall project was never identified. He said there are no firm plans for
the remaining two floor5~ He did not think the Commission was considering a $10-million,
plus the cost of the building, project when the Stein Mart proposal was originally
discussed.
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Mr. Baker reported on April 7, 1994, the Commission approved Basic Phase 1
costs: $238,000 Architect Fee; $160,605 Contractor Fee; and $2-million construction
expenses. He stated on June 14, 1994, the Commission approved the change to the
scope of the project and Phase 1 A costs: $11 2,088 Architect Fee: $133,000 Contractor
Fee; $825,000 Phase 1A construction expenses; and $400,000 for full coverage of the
building's exterior. The purchase of the building for $1.9-million was approved earlier.
Mr. Baker indicated Phase 1A was brought forward to save money on the rest of the
building.
Commissioner Fitzgerald expressed concern that he has no idea what this project is
costing the City. He felt the process of doing one floor at a time and returning to the
Commission with additional requests as needed was confusing. Mr. Baker noted each item
of work has been bid. Commissioner Fitzgerald felt the process was problematic because
it was still unclear how much the projeces final cost would be. Mr. Baker stated the
overview estimated the total cost of the rehabilitation. Commissioner Fitzgerald noted the
total cost was estimated at $1'.5-rnillion. Mayor Garvey indicated the Commission is not
fi.nding fault with staff. Commissioner Fitzgerald agreed and said there is a fault with this
process because he never anticipated the Harborview Center developing into a $11-million
project.
Commissioner Thomas stated the Heery report had estimated the cost of
rehabilitating the building at $6-million. He noted he had not originally supported the
agreement with Stein Mart but once the Commission had voted to proceed with that deal,
he supported the decision which included a fast-track development schedule. He agreed
the Commission will not know the actual cost of the project until it is completed. He
noted Phase 1A was approved to save money on the total project. He stated $3.8-million
~as been approved to this point.
Commissioner Thomas indicated Phase 2 has not been approved. He said the two
restaurants, conference center and trade show will generate a cash flow for the City. He
stated he had not expected final costs to exceed $6-million, not including the purchase
price' which already had been accomplished.
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Commissioner Fitzgerald stated he was appalled at the scope of the project and
how estimates have been exceeded. He indicated no firm decision has been reached
regarding further direction. He noted staff is reacting to the Commission's decisions.
Mr. Baker reported the City is by no means building the Heery project which vastly
underestimated the air conditioning needs and cost of asbestos removal. The Heery report
also did not envision the need for a two-hour fire wall between the second and third floors.
Mayor Garvey addressed Commissioner Fitzgerald's point, and noted the City Commission
. had been advised of all costs prior to reaching decisions on this project. Mr. Baker felt the
Commission should take pride in what they are doing. He stated only the original frame is
left. Everything else is new. The building has been rebuilt.
Mayor Garvey felt Commissioner Fitzgerald was making a valid point in questioning
the total cost of the project and the need to be held accountable to Clearwater's citizens.
She indicated she did not disagree with the process used but was uncomfortable with the
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costs. She did not know how the development could have been handled differently or
better.
Commissioner Deegan questioned the square foot cost of the project. Mr. Baker
noted if the refurbishment costs $9.5-million, the cost per square foot would be $57.
Commissioner Deegan questioned how much a new building would cost to construct. Mr.
Baker said they cost between $80 and $100 a square foot. Commissioner Deegan noted
the Municipal Services Building is costing more than $57 a square foot to construct.
Commissioner Fitzgerald said Commissioner Deegan's comparison was misleading
and the square foot cost is not the point. He expressed concern that the Commission had
entered into a project that later turned out to cost $10-million, an amount much higher
than anticipated. He noted the Commission had committed to a $10-million project
without telling the residents of these plans up front. He indicated the square foot cost is
immaterial to his concern.
Commissioner Deegan felt the building was a bargain at $ 5 7 a square foot and was
proud of the project. He said the window of opportunity opened with Stein Mart's
proposal. He noted the majority of the City Commission had expressed a desire to use the
building even though they were unclear on what the total project would be. He said staff
and the Commission did not adopt the normal procedure because the plans for a total
project were not finalized. Commissioner Deegan pointed out the $400,000 approved for
the building's exterior was added for aesthetics and the cost increases are no one's fault.
He suggested government must be flexible and noted the Commission has agreed on plans
for the building's top and bottom floors.
Commissioner Thomas stated he wanted it clear that no final decision had been
reached regarding the last level of expenditure. He predicted lease holds will reimburse the
City for completed improvements. He requested the Commission focus on this venture as
an economic development project that will repay the City in hotel, restaurant, and retail
business. He knew of no other city in America with a similar project. Commissioner
Thomas indicated the Commission is creating a tlgiant cash register. It
Mayor Garvey stated when the building was purchased, the concept was to
develop a retail center. She noted present plans for a conference center and trade show
will require subsidies. She said recent Commission discussions have considered the
establishment of a conference center on Clearwater Beach and questioned if the
Harborview project would harm those plans. Mayor Garvey asked if the Commission was
prepared. to conclude all discussion on expanding retail opportunities in the Harborview
Center. Commissioner Deegan questioned when the Commission had decided the building
would be a retail center. The Mayor indicated that was the original intention.
Commissioner Deegan questioned where that decision was located in the minutes and
noted there was a great deal of discussion on the matter. Mayor Garvey stated she stood
corrected but the original intent was not to cost the City money.
Commissioner Deegan noted every time the trade show was discussed, the need
for a subsidy was mentioned. He indicated it had been anticipated that the tenant(s)
would offset the subsidy. Mayor Garvey stated she wanted the necessity of a subsidy to
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be on record and again questioned if the Commission wished to consider a use other than
trade shows. Commissioner Deegan said staff is already working on the trade show and
conference center concept as directed by the Commission.
Commissioner Fitzgerald indicated his question regarding the source of the funding
for this project had not been answered. He questioned the impact of this spending. The
City Manager distributed a project budget for the Harborview Center (Exhibit B). Mayor
Garvey said she would have preferred to have had this budget prior to this morning's
meeting. Ms. Deptula reported the City spent $1,926,71 0 in 1991 to purchase the
property. The project budget for FY 1993/94 totalled $3,865,120. and $2,188,000 is
approved for the FY 1994/95 budget. She stated the project will require additional money
and she is presently unsure of that source. Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned the impact
of removing these funds from other sources. He felt the procedure was convoluted and
difficult to track.
Commissioner Thomas estimated with $8-million in the budget, the City is $1.8-
million shy. Ms. Deptula Indicated the total includes the price of the land and the budget is
$3 million short.
Bob Bickerstaffe wished to compliment the Commission on the project to date. He
suggested the Commission not worry about money lost in the past by not moving forward.
He indicated when the City lost the auditorium, the Ft. Harrison Hotel was also lost. He
said that was the beginning of the decline of Downtown Clearwater. He stated citizens
8.sked for a conference center. The old auditorium was making money. He felt a
.conference center with a restaurant and a trade center will be fantastic. Mr. Bickerstaffe
said this City project will be the only one like it in the country to make money because the
others cost much more. He understood some citizens may not understand the benefits of
. the project at this point but stated the City has really saved millions of dollars. He stated
when the project is complete and analyzed, it will turn out to be one of the greatest
decisions' made.
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Commissioner Berfield questioned if the letter from One-Hour Photo requesting a
one-month lease extension was being addressed. Ms. Deptula indicated it would be
inc1uded on the October 6, 1994 agenda.
Commissioner Berfield questioned if an item regarding managerial services for the
Conference area of the Harborview Center will be coming forward. The City Manager
indicated it will be inclu~ed on a future agenda.
Commissioner Berfield' presented the City Manager with a complete set of Jolley
Trolley tokens. A collector board will follow.
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Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned if staff was looking into the Pinellas County
Legislat,ve Delegation request for grant and other funding applications. Ms. Rice indicated
. it is being reviewed.
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. Commissioner Fitzaerald referenced a memorandum which indicates some cruise
lines do collect sales tax. Ms. Rice indicated a letter regarding Empress Cruise Lines has
been sent to the Department of Revenue. Commissioner Fitzgerald requested this item not
be lost in the shuffle. Commissioner Thomas questioned if the ship's destination out of
the City precludes it from having to collect the tax and recommended closing that
loophole, if it exists. It was noted other local ships collecting sales tax have similar
itineraries. Commissioner Thomas questioned if the licensing fee had been reviewed. Ms.
Rice indicated the Equity Study Commission is reviewing that fee.
Commissioner Deegan referred to a letter from the Clearwater ,L\quatic Team and
requested a discussion of their funding request during the October 6, 1994 meeting.
Commissioner DeeQan questioned how to respond to the Film Commission's
proposed interlocal agreement. Feedback is to be given to Ms. Rice.
ITEM #29 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1: 17 p.m.
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HARBORVIEW CENTER FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Description
Architect
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Basic Phase 1
Approved on 04/07/94
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Change to Scope
1) Phase 1A Approved on
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2) Full Coverage of Exterior
(Attachments If2 and #3)
Estimated Phase 2
Third Floor Completion
First Floor Completion
Elevatorf&caIatorlEntrance
(Attachment #4)
Estimated Parking Lot
Improvements
Purchase of Property
TOTALS
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Minutes from the City Commission meeting of April 7 ~ 1994 approving Basic Phase 1
renovation costs for the Harborview Center.
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MinuteS from the Cit"j Commission meeting of June 14~ 1994 approving Phase lA costs
($825,000) and also approving full coverage of exterior costs ($150~000 from eRA +
$lSo,Oo<ffor exterior skin + $100~OOO for removal of green tile = $400,000).
Attachment #2:
Minutes from the City Commission meeting of July 18, 1994 approving the 'handicapped
ramping, colonnade reconstruction~ glass wall for trade show space and entrances to restaurant
and atrium mall at a cost of $250~OOO which was already included in the $825,000
construction costs approved June 14th.
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Minutes from the City Commission meeting of August 1~ 1994 regarding the floor plan
approval.
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