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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 21, 2002
Present: Brian J. Aungst
. Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson,
, Frank Hibbard
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II"
Garry Brumback
Ralph Stone
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk,
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation was
offered by Commissioner Hibbard. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #3 - Service Awards
Four service awards were presented to City employees.
Item #4 ;.. Introductions. Awards and Presentations
a. Environmental Advisor} Board awards to City Employees Terry Finch and Alan Maybe'rry. ."
Environmental Advisory Board awards were presented to City Employees Terry Finch
and Alan Mayberry.
b. Citizens' Academy Graduation.
1. Graduation.
The graduates were congratulated and presented with certificates.
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2. Presentation by Class.
. A pla.que was presented to Public Communications Director Jackii Molsick for her efforts
in cond~cting the classes. A sculpture by Property Appraiser Jim Smith was presented to the
Commission to thank them, the City employees and the leadership team for their daily..
cootributions to the class. The sculpture is to be placed in the: new Main Lihrary. '
c. Certificate of Appreciation from Coalition of Homeowners to Neighborhood Services~.
, A certificate of appreciation from the Coalition of Homeowners was presented to the
Neighborh~d Services Department. . "
d. We Care Fund. '
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. The program was described and everyone encouraged to make a donation to help
others who cannot pay their utility bills.
e. Jazz Holiday Thank you.
The Commission, Kevin Dunbar, and Terry Schmidt were thanked for their support for
this year's Jazz Holiday. A poster and t-shirts were 'presented. .
ITEM #5 - Approval of Minutes - ReQular Meetina - November 7.2002
Commissioner Hibbard moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 7,2002, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each
Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Citizens to be heard ra items not on the Aaenda - None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #7 - Approve Ordinance #7038-02, #7039-02 and #7040-02 on First Readina. Petition for
Annexation, Land Use Plan and Zoning Atlas Amendments for .1737 Cardinal Drive (Lot 72..
Pinellas Terrace in the Southwest quarter of Section 5, Township 29 South, Range 16 East);
Owner: Elizabeth Haun. ANX 2002-08011 PLD
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This site is at 1737 Cardinal Drive, on the east side, approximately 470 feet north of
State Road 590. The property is approximately 0.19 acres with a single-family dwelling. This
annexation is for the applicant to receive City sanitary sewer and solid waste service. The
closest sewer line is in the Cardinal Driv~ right-of-way and the capacity for the project is
available fo'r this utility. The applicant has paid the required impact.fee and is aware of the
additional cost to extend sewer service to the property. A Future Land Use Plan designation of
Residential Low (RL) is proposed along with a zoning category of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The Planning Department determined the proposed annexation is consistent with the
following standards specified in the Community Development Code: .
. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their
level of service.
. The proposed annexation is consistent with the Cityts Comprehensive Plan, the
Co'untywide Plan and the Community Development Code. .
The. proposed annexation is contiguous to existing municipal boundaries. represents a
fogieal extension of the boundaries, and does not create an enclave..
This annexation has been reviewed by the PPC (Pinellas Planning Council) and Pinellas
County staffs according to the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance No.. 00-63, Section 7(1-
3), and do objections have been raised.
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The Planning Department determined the p.roposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the Community
Development Code:
. The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning application are co.nsistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
. The pqtential range of uses and the specific proposed use are compatible with the
surrounding area.
. Sufficient p'ublic facilities are available to serve the property.
. The ?pplications will not, have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
The Commu~ity Development Board reviewed these applications at its regularly
scheduled meeting on October 15, 2002, and unanimously recommended approval.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment from County Residential Urban (RU) to City Residential Low (RL) and Zoning Atlas
Amendment.from County Agricultural Estate Residential District (A-E) to City Low Medium '..
Density Residential District (LMDR) for 1737 Cardinal Drive (Lot 72, Pinellas Terrace in the
. Southwest quarter of Section 5, Township 29 South, Range 16 East). The motion was duly
seconded 'and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7038-02 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7038-02 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: '
IlAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
UNays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordi,nance #7039-02 for first re'ading and read it,by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinan,ce #7039-02 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
,. UAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jons.on,' Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None. . '.
. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7040-02 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7040-02 on first reading. The motion
was duly, seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: ' .
. "Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
.41Nays": None.
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Item #8 - Approve Ordinance #7041-02. #7042-02 and #7043-02 on First Readina. Petition for
Annexation, Land Use Plan and Zoning Atlas Amendments for 155 Elizabeth Avenue South
(135 feet of the West 980 feet of the South 70 feet of the North 299.88 feet of the Southwest
quarter of the Northeast quarter in Section 17, Township 29 South, Range 16 East); Owner:
Dorothy Costa. ANX 2002-08012 PLD
This site at 155 Elizabeth Avenue, on the east side, approximately 960 feet north of
Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, is approximately 0.22 acres, and currently is vacant. The applicant
proposes to construct a single family dwelling on this site following this annexation. The
annexation is to allow the applicant to receive City water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste
service. The closest water and sewer lines are in the Elizabeth Avenue South right-at-way and
the capacity for the project is available for these utilities. The applicant will pay the required
impact fees at the time building permits are issued and the cost to extend water and sewer
service to the property. A ~uture Land Use Plan designation of Residential Urban (RU) is
proposed along with a zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning Department determined the proposed annexation is consistent with the
following standards specified in the Community Development Code:
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. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse impact on public facilities and their
level ot service.
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. The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the
Countywide Plan and the Community Development Code.
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The proposed annexation is contiguous to existing municipal boundaries, represents a
logical extension of the boundaries and does not create an enclave.
This annexation has been reviewed by the PPC and Pinellas County staffs according to
the provisions of Pinellas County Ordinance No. 00-63, Section 7(1-3), and no objections have.
been raised.
The Planning Department determined the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the Community
Development Code:
. The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning application are consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan. .
. The potential range of uses and the specific proposed use are compatible with the
surrounding area.
. Sufficient public facilitie.s are available to serve the property.
.. The applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
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The Community Development B9ard reviewed these applications at its regularly
scheduled meeting on October 15. 2002, and unanimously recommended approval with the
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condition that all new construction comply with the requirements of the Community
Development Code.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the Petition for' Annexation, Land Use Plan
Amendment from County Residential Urban (RU) to City Residential Urban (RU) and Zoning
Atlas Amendment from County Agricultural Estate Residential District (A-E) to City Low Medium
Density Residential District (LMDR) for 155 Elizabeth Avenue South (135 feet of the West 980
feet of the South 70 feet of the North 299.88 feet of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast
quarter in Section 17, Township 29 South, Range 16 East). The motion was duly seconded
arid carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7041-02 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7041-02 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7042-02 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #7042-02 on first reading~ The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton. Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None. .
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7043-02 for first reading and read It by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard ,moved to pass Ordinance #7043-02.on first reading. The motion
was .duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #9 - Ordinance #7004-02 - Approve the Land Use Plan Amendment from Residential Low
(RL) to Institutional (I), for properties located at 717, 719, 721, 723 & 725 South Bayview
Avenue; 3018 & 3024 Penmar Drive; and Lot 5, Tract B of the Myron A. Smiths Bay View
Subdivision (consisting of Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 16 East) (Our Lady of Divine
Providence, House of Prayer, Inc. LUZ 2002-05006)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7004-02 for second reading and read it by title
only.
Two persons spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
It was remarked that the PPC unanimously approved of this ordinance.
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Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7004-02 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #10 - Ordinance #7005-02 - Approve the Zonina Atlas Amendment from County Zoning
One, Three Family Residential, (R-4) and City Low Density Residential District (LOR) to City
Institutional (I) District, for properties located at 717, 719, 721, 723 & 725 South Bayview
Avenue; 3018 & 3024 Penmar Drive; and Lot 5, Tract B of the Myron A. Smiths Bay View
Subdivision (consisting of Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 16 East) (Our Lady of Divine
Providence, House of Prayer, Inc. LUZ 2002-05006)' .
The Mayor presented Ordinance #7005-02 for second reading and read it by title only.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7005-02 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
UAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
. "Nays": None.
ITEM #11 - Ordinance #7015-02 - modifvinq paraaraph (9) of Chapter 33. Section 33.067 of the
Code of Ordinance adding a new designated slow-down minimum wake zone off Marina Del
Reyand Isle of Sand Key. .
The City.'Attorney presented Ordinance #7015-02 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7015-02 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aung~t.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #12 - Ordinance #7058-02 - Approve addinq subparaQraph (h) to Section 2.063 (1) of the
City Code, allowing up to two county residents employed within the city limits to be appointed to
the Clear\vater Housing Authority. .
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7058-02 for second reac;ling and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7058-020n second and final,
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the.vote was:
UAyes": Gray, Hamilton. Jonson. Hibbard, and Aungst.
UNays": None.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #13-21) - Approved, less Item #14.
ITEM #13 - Approval of Purchases & Declaration of Surplus per Purchasing Memorandum:
1. Service contract with Thomas OHestad for tennis instructor during the period of November
22, 2002 through September 30, 2003 for $100.000.
2. Purchase contract with Pride of Florida to increase the contract for the purchase of recapped
heavy equipment tires during the remaining portion of the contract ending December 31, 2003
for $120.000.
3. Purchase contract with Fisher Scientific for miscellaneous purchase of bunker gear during
the period of November 23. 2002 through November 30, 2003 for $100,000.
4. Declare surplus and authorize disposal of vehicles and equipment.
ITEM #14 - See paQe 8.
ITEM #15 - Approve the three Consent Order Aqreements with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) totaling up to a maximum of $97,500 in penalties only or
526.400 in penalties and $106,650 for in-kind projects for a maximum of $133,050. which
provide for corrective actions to return to compliance at the City's three wastewater treatment
plants. PW .
ITEM #16 - Approve Addendum 2 to the Conceotual Aoproval Agreement between the Florida
Communities Trust and the City of Clearwater for the Kapok Wetland and Floodplain
Restoration Project for a time extension. PW
ITEM #17 ~ Award a three vear contract to Armstrona Environmental Services. In'c.. of Safety
. Harbor for Nuisance and Exotic Vegetation Control and Maintenance on City Lakes, Ponds,
Channels and Immediate Adjacent Transitional Areas in the amount $253,994. PW
lTEM #18 - Approve the transfer of $428.590.76 to. Pinellas County for utility relocation along
. Keene Road, Phase 1 A & 1 B, from Druid Road to Sunset Point Road. PW
iTEM #19 - Approve an Amendment to the Interlocs! Agreement for the construction of Keene
Road with Pinellas County to coordinate efforts facilitating the installation of landscaping from
Druid Road to Sunset Point Road. PW
lTEM #20. AW8.rd a contract for the Sharkey Road and Oberlin Drive Drainaae Improvements
. (OO-0058-EN) to MTM Contracts, Inc. of 81. Petersburg, Florida for the sum of $499,299.55
V\hich is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications.
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ITEM #21 ~ Authorize the City Attornev to allocate an additional $40.000 in the defense of the
~ity and James Wood in the case of Pali~ano v. City, for a total amount of $80,000. OCA
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Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the Consent Agenda, less Item #14, and that
the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
ITEM #14 - Approve third amendment to Clearwater Airpark. Inc. lease. the Fixed Base
Operator at Clearwater Airpark, for the first five~year renewal option. MR
The current Lease and Operating Agreement for Clearwater Airpark terminates on
November 30,2002. The Lessee, Clearwater Airpark. Inc., with the City's consent wishes to
renew this Lease Agreement for the first of two (2) consecutive five (5) year lease periods.
Comprehensive General Liability is modified to include Environmental Liability, with the
City of Clearwater and Lessee named additional insured, at a cost not to exceed $7t500. The
City of Clearwater is to be named as additional insured with respect to all coverages except
workers' compensation. The FBO (Fixed Base Operator) will be liable for any damage to the,
property caused by subsequent fuel spills.
The FBO has agreed to pay all costs for the initial site remediation of the recent spill, .
initially estimated at $36,000 with unknown future monitoring costs. The Company that
provided the remediation, Adams Tanks and Liftt has revised its estimate of the initial site
remediation cost to be $26,000 and further stated that we did more than the state regulations
require in cleaning up this spill by pumping the groundwater out twice. Their estimate of the
extra measures we took in the interest of public safety and to minimize future remediation costs
from this spill was approximately $3,000. Every effort has been made to handle this incident
quicklYt effectively and go the extra mile to save the' City and the Fixed Base Operator future
expense and have proper liability coverage.
Annual CPI increases will continue yearly on January 151 for all rent and fee payments.
The monthly rent is $13,311 plus tax. The City will receive 750/0 percent of all future building
rental revenues. The City receives six cents (S.06) per gallon for all fuel dispensed at the
Airpark, this will increase to eight cents ($.08) per gallon effectiv~ December 1, 2002.
In response to a question, Marine & Aviation Director Bill Morris said this amendment is
independent of the changes to be done under the Clearwater Airpark Master Plan. When it is
time to begin the design of the terminal building, the City will address a lease renewal,
modification, or amendment to the lease should the FBO want to contribute financially to the
tluilding.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve a third amendment to Clearwater Airpark, Inc.
. ;}ease, the Fixed Base Operator at Clearwater Airparkt and exercise the first five~year renewal
.;option. and that the approprfate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly
'seconded and carried unanimously.
.OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
.ITEM #22 ~ Approve Ordinance # 7059.02. amendlnQ Chapter 2. Article III. Division 2. Section
2.081. through 2.085 of the Code of Ordinances to replace the title of the IIAirport Authority
BoardM with · Airport Advisory Board", and provide clarification of their powers and dutiest and
pass on the first reading.
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It was commented some of the Airport Authority members seemed to have a difference
of perception from staff regarding how the Master Plan would be implemented. Information
regarding that process was requested. .
. By amending the titie and clarifying the powers and duties of the Airport Authority Board,
this Ordinance change will bring their authority more in line with other City Advisory Boards.
The composition and terms of members remain essentially the same. Additionally, they remain
able to initiate studies and make recommendations on airport matters to the City Commission
and shall be responsive on airport matters referred to the board by the City.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve amending Chapter 2, Article Ill, Division 2,
Section 2.081 through 2.085 of the Code of Ordinances to replace the title of the "Airport
Authority Board" with "Airport Advisory Board', and provide clarification of their powers and
duties. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7059-02 on first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #7059-02 on 1irst reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roU call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, andAungst.
ilNays": None.
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ITEM #23 - Adopt Resolution #02-50 establishinq the intent to reimburse certain Water and
Sewer project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt financing. FN .
. A Water and Sewer rate study has been completed which proposed a 70t'o increase in water
and sewer rates effective 7/1/01 , 4/1/02, 1/1/03, 10/1/03, and 10/1/04. The City
Commission approved these rate increases, which are sufficient to provide for operations,
capital projects, and debt service on bonds issued during this time period.
. This rate study identified a need for approximately $137.3 million in capital projects, with
bonds to be issued in 2001/2002 of approximately $53,776,000 and in 2003/2004 of
approximately $35,657.000 and approximately $40,644,000 in 2005/2006. When the 2002
Bonds were sold through competitive bidding, they generated proceeds to fund $54,185,287
in capital projects ($411 ,787 above the projected amount). Rather than re-size .the bonds
issue, we are reducing the 2004 bond issue by this amount. Attached is a list of
$35,245,213 ($35,657,000 projected needs less $411,787 excess 2002 proceeds) in .
projects to be financed from the 200312004 bond issue. .
. We anticipate issuing bonds in 200312004 to finance these projects. The date of issuance
will be determined' at a later date based upon market conditions and completion of the
FY2003 financial statements.
. . The Water and Sewer Fund will be incurring expenses on these projects prior to the
issuance of the bo~ds.
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. This reimbursement resolution will allow for the City to be reimbursed from the Bond
proceeds. Commissioner Gray moved to approve establishing the intent to reimburse
certain Water and Sewer project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt
financing. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #02-50 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Resolution #02-50 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll, the vote was:
UAyestl: Hamilton, Gray, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #24 - Adopt Resolution #02-51 establishinq the intent to reimburse certain Stormwater
project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt financing. FN
· A Stormwater rate study has been completed which proposes increasing the Stormwater
Utility rate to $6.13 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) effective January 1, 2002, to
$7.16 per ERU effective October 1, 2002, to $8.01 per ERU effective October 1, 2003. to
$8.65 per ERU effective October 1, 2004 and to $9.35 per ERU effective October 1, 2005.
These rate increases are sufficient to provide for operations, capital projects, and debt
service on bonds issues during this time period.
. The rate study identified a need for approximately $72.4 million in capital projects, with
bonds to be issued in 2002 of approximately $22,687,000, in 2004 of approximately
$22.226,000 and in 2006 of approximately $7,979,000 to fund a portion of the needed
capital improvements. When the 2002 Bonds were sold through competitive bidding, they
generated proceeds to fund $22,450,044 in capital projects ($236,956 less than the
projected amount). Rather than re-size the bonds issue, we were able.to identify savings.in
the projects so that the reduced proceeds were sufficient for our needs. Attached is a list of
$22,226,000 in projects to be financed from the 2003/2004 bond issue.
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· We anticipate issuing bonds i~ 2003/2004 to .finance these projects. The date of issuance
will be determined at a later date based upon market conditions and completion of the
FY2003 financial statements.
. The Stormwater Fund will be incurring expenses on these projects prior to the issuance of
the bonds.
This reimbursement resolution will allow for the City to be reimbursed from the Bond proceeds.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve establishing the intent to reimburse certain
Stormwater project costs incurred with proceeds of future tax-exempt financing. The motion
was duly seconded and carrIed unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #02-51 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Jonson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #02-51 and authorize the appropriate officials to .
i:xecute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll, the vote was:
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UAyeslt: Hamilton, Gray, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
ICNaysll: None.
ITEM #25 ~ Pelican Walk Garaqe Alternatives.
Assistant City Manager Ralph Stone said no agreement has been developed with the
owner, Mr. Anastopoulos. Both parties will continue to work together for a solution. He said in
most cities, parking garages are considered infrastructure that provide a public service and
encourage redevelopment. He suggested the City should expect to absorb some cost and
needs to find a level of subsidy that it can support.
Barbara Chance, Chance Management, briefly reviewed her credentials and her firm's
experience regarding parking and transportation issues. She said the study done for
Clearwater was to be provided to underwriters for the purpose of issuing bonds. It was a
conservative study with respect to revenues. It focused on planning, management, finance,
and operations. She explained the requirements of a financial feasibility report. Her firm
reviewed revenue history, parking rates, reviewed rates charged by other municipalities for
parking garages, and documented the existing number of parking spaces, occupancy in
spaces, current projects, and turnover during various times and days of the week. Two sets of
proformae were provided. She does not feel the revenue generated will be enough to cover
costs for the parking garage. However if the garage does stimulate development it could work
itself out of a deficit position. .
In response to.a question, Ms. Chance said there would be no physical separation
between City.owned and private property owned parking spaces in the proposed garage. As
other means of enforcement are difficult and would require patrols every two and a half hours,
an electronic validation system could be considered to control shared parking. Ms. Chance said
as this garage is narrow and irregular and not the ideal size, construction costs would be
higher. Rectangular garages are the most efficient designs as they uses the least square
footage per space.
In response to a question, Ms. Chance said other communities use a variety of ways to
fund garages, including, excess revenues from the parking system, subsidy from the General
. Fund and a special tax district. This area does not qualify for TIF (Tax Increment Financing).
She said a public information campaign would help to educate the public about the garage and
=romote its use. She said it would be difficult to estimate the cost per space for this garage, as
:onstruction costs vary depending upon quality and design. She said the typical life of a well.
maintained and constructed garage is:40 years. The City asked Chance Management to cost a
'~.arage that was open 24 hours, 7 days a week.. Ms. Chance estimated construction costs at
approximately $470/space for a pay-on-foot system and S849/space for a cashier system. She
said in the initial years, the City could probably lower operating costs by closing the garage
. &.Jring off peak hours.
Ms. Chance said she did not feel construction on Mandalay Avenue or the one period of
!Jght rain affected the study .results. She used a model for the entire year and is comfortable
with the numbers in the study. In response to a question, she said increased enforcement of
street parking violations would help with garage costs. Wayfinding signs regarding parking also
\\'Ould be helpful. .
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Nicholas Economides, representative for Pelican Walk, said the beach needs
. infrastructure. He felt this garage would satisfy increased parking requirements. and generate
revenue. He said beachgoers currently are using the Pelican Walk parking lot, as they do not
go Into the retail stores. In response to a question, he .said there is a legitimate interest from
other restauranteurs that are interested in moving into the Pelican Walk complex if adequate
parking is made available. .
Steve Gramay, Smith Equity Builderst expressed concern regarding projected costs. He
suggested Mr. Anastopoulos and the private sector could deliver a garage quicker and cheaper
than could the City. Costs could be contained with a simpler design.
Ed Hooper, representing the owner of the Pelican Walk, said this process began in
1995. He urged the Commission not to.be short-sighted regarding adequate parking needs.
He said his team is willing to continue to work with staff to find a solution to the parking garage
issue.
Mr. .Anastopoulos said he is willing to continue to work with the City regarding a parking
garage. He said he always has taken an active interest in helping the City with various issues
over the years. .
Commissioner Gray moved to direct staff to continue negotiating with Mr. Anastopoulos.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #26 - Other Pendinq Matters - None. .
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #27 - Other City Attornev Items - None.
ITEM #28 - City Manaqer Verbal Reports - None.
ITEM #29 - Commission Discussion Items - None.
ITEM #30 - Other Commission Action - None.
ITEM #31 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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