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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 5, 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 Garry Brumback
Ralph Stone
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
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 Pastor Thomas Jones, Flowing River Church. The Mayor led the Pledge of
Allegiance. '
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
, discussed in that order. .
ITEM #3 - Introductions. Awards and Presentations:
a)
, Proclamation - Miniature Art Month - January 2003
Carol Curtis and Herb Reed of the Miniature Arts Society expressed their appreciation.
b)' Presentation ,- Mayor's Cup win' at the Festival of Tre,es
Silas Beach and Jay Gould presented Mayor Aungst with the Mayor's Cup for Best
Decorated Tree Submitted by a City at the Festival of Trees.
c) "Making a Difference" Award from Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services
Isay Gulley, Executive Director of CNHS (Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services),
presented an award to the City for its partnership with CNHS over the years. She also thanked
C-View TV for its ongoing media coverage and support of CNHS's mission.
d) Turkey Trot Awards
Kevin Dunbar, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the Turkey Trot Iron Turkey
award for most miles run to the Public Works Department and the Stuffed Turkey award for
largest percentage of employees participating to the Budget Department. Skip Rogerst Race
Directort thanked all the participants and presented the Mayor with a plaque commemorating
the event.
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ITEM #4 - Approval of Minutes ~ Reoular Meetino: November 21.2002
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 21,2002, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the,City Clerl< to each
Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. '
ITEM #5 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Aoenda
Ricardo Morales and PeQOY Gray said the C1inica Guadalupana provides free medical
assistance to the Hispanic population. The agency relies on the generosity of medical
professionals and volunteers. They invited everyo,ne to visit the facility on Drew Street.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #6 - Public Hearinq to approve the City of Clearwater FY 2001-2002 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report.
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the principal
administrative report documenting the City's expenditures of Community Development Block
Grant and HOME Programs funds to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). It serves as the basis for program monitoring for compliance and for financial audits for
, activities conducted during the FY2001-02 as outlined in the Consolidated Action Plan for that
program year. The report provides HUD with necessary information for the Department to meet
its requirement to assess each grantee's ability to carry out relevant Community Planning
Development (CPD) programs in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. It
provides information necessary for HUD's Annual Report to Congress and it provides grantees
an opportunity to describe to citizens their successes in revitalizing deteriorated neighborhoods
and in meeting objectives stipulated in their Consolidated Planning document.
The City of Clearwater FY 2001-2002 CAPER contains information on the City's
assessment of activities listed below:
· Assessment of three to five year goals and objectives
· Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
. Affordable Housing
· Continuum of Care
· Leveraging Resources
. Citizens Comments
. Self-Evaluation
Through the programs covered under the CAPER a total of 7,899 persons were assisted
through Public Services, Public Facilities, Housing Rehabilitation and New Construction, Fair
Housing and Economic Development. During this past fiscal year twelve (12) homes were
rehabilitated and one new home was constructed through our CDSG and HOME Programs.
Mr. Carroll said most' of the funds carried over are from sub recipients that did not use
funds allocated to them during the year, or from the housing pool.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve the City of Clearwater FY 2001-2002
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
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. ITEM #7 w Public Hearinq & First Readino Ordinances 7056w03 and 7057w03 - Land Use Plan
Amendment and Rezoning for property at 209-229 Windward Passage from Commercial
General to Residential Medium (Lots 1-11 inclusive, The Pools of Windward Passage, Plat Book
118, Pages 63-64 in Section 08, Township 15 South, Range 15 East) (The Pools at Windward
Passage Homeowners', Association; Rep. Joseph W. Gaynor) LUZ 2002-09010
This O.87wacre site is on the south side of Windward Passage, approximately 450 feet,
north of Memorial Causeway and 950 east of Island Way and is currently developed with eleven
(11) two-story, fee simple townhouse units. In 1997, the site was developed as a Commercial
Planned Development (CPD), which allowed stand-alon~ residential development and was
consistent with the underlying Commercial General (CG) Future Land Use Plan designation.
When the new Community Development Code was adopted in 1999, the property's zoning
designation was reclassified to the Commercial (C) District, and recently to the
Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD). The
current zoning does not permit stand-alone multi-family dwellings; therefore, this property is a
legal, non-conforming use. The applicant is proposing to amend the Future Lan~ Use Plan
designation of this property from the Commercial General (CG) category to the Rbsidential
Medium (RM) category and to rezone it from the Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD) to the Medium High Density Residential/Island
Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (MHDR/IENCOD), to render this site
conforming.
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The Planning Department determined the proposed land use plan amendment and
rezoning applications are consistent with the following standards specified in the Comm~nity
Development Code:
. The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning application are consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
· The potential range of uses and the current use are compatible with the surrounding
area.
. ,Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
. The applications will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject
to the approval of the Pinellas Planning Council and the Board of County Commissioners acting
as the Countywide Planning Authority. Due to the density of the plan amend,ment site, review
and approval by Florida Department of Community Affairs is required.
The Community Development Board reviewed these applications at its regularly
scheduled meeting on November 19, 2002. .
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Commissioner Gray moved to approve a Land Use Plan Amendment from Commercial .
General,{CG) to Residential Medium (RM), and a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the
CommerciaV Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD) to
Medium High Density ResidentiaVlsland Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
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(MHDRlIENCOD) for property located at 209-229 Windward Passage (Lots 1-11 inclusive, The
Pools of Windward Passage, Plat Book 118, Pages 63-64 in Section 08, Township 15 South.
Range 15 East). The motion was duty seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7056-02 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass Ordinance #7056-02 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 #7057-02 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #7057-02 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 #8 - Ordinance 7038-02 - Annexation for property located at 1737 Cardinal Drive (Lot 72.
Pinellas Terrace in the Southwest quarter of Section 5, Township 29 South; Range 16 East);
(Elizabeth Haun) ANX 2002-08011 ".
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7038-02, for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7038-02 on second and final
reading. ,The motion was duly seconded and upon ~oll ,call, the vote was:
"Ayes'~: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #9 - Ordinance 7039-02 - Amend Future Land Use Plan for property located at 1737
Cardinal Drive (Lot 72, Pinellas Terrace in the Southwest quarter of Section 5, Township 29
South, Range 16 East) Residential Low (RL); (Elizabeth Haun) ANX 2002-08011
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7039-02 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7039-02 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 7040-02 - Amend the Zonino Atlas for property located at 1737 Cardiillll
Drive (Lot 72, Pinellas Terrace in the Southwest quarter of Section 5,Township 29 South"
Range 16 East) as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR); (Elizabeth Haun) ANX 2002-
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7040-02 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass arid adopt Ordinance #7040-02 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
'IAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
II Naystl: None.
ITEM #11 - Ordinance 7041-02 - Annexation for property located at 155 Elizabeth Avenue
~outh (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);
(Dorothy Costa) ANX 2002-08012
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7041-02 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7041-02 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
UAyesll: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
UNaysU: None.
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ITEM #12 - Ordinance 7042':'02 - Amend Future Land Use Plan for oroperty located at 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) as Residential Urban (RU); (Dorothy Costa) ANX 2002-08012
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7042-02 for second reading and read it by title
only; Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7042-02 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 #13 - Ordinance 7043-02 - Amend the Zonina Atlas for prooerty located at 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)
as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR); (Dorothy Costa) ANX 2002-08012
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7043-02 for second reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray .moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7043-02 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes'l: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
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ItNays": None.
ITEM #14 -Ordinance 7059-02. amendinQ Chapter 2. Article III. Division 2. Section 2.081
through 2.085 of the Code of Ordinances to replace the title of the "Airport Authority Board" with
"Airpark Advisory Board", and provide clarification of their powers and duties.
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The City Attorney presented an amendment to Ordinance #7059-02.
Commissioner Gray moved to amend Ordinance #7059-02, t6 change all occurrences of
the term UAirport Advisory Boardtl to "Airpark Advisory Board' to correct a scrivener's error~ on
page 2, amend Section 2.084 and section 2.085 to read as follows:
Sec. 2.084 ,Powers and duties
The Airpark Advisory Board shall initiate studies and make recommendations on airpark
matters of the City to the City Commission and shall be responsive to the City Commisison on
airpark matters referred to the board by the City.,
Sec. 2.085 Advisory Board of City
This board shall act as a~ advisory board of the City pertaining to airpark matters.
The motion was duly seconded.
, In response to a question, City Attorney Pam Akin said there is no state statute that
<requires the board to be an &'authority".
Upon the vote being taken the motion carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #7059-02 for second reading, as a'mended" and
read it by title only. Commissioner Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #7059-02 as
amended on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
MAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None~
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #15-37) - Approved as submitted, except that Item #34 is
contingent upon Ms. Slack's dismissal of current grievance re sick leave, and upon
execution ota release re any tort claim arising out of the training Incident.
ITEM #15 . Approval of Purchases Der Purchasino Memorandum:
1) Purchase from Smith Fence. Clearwater labor and material to install
fencing during the contract period: 01/01/03 through 12/31/03 for $200,000.
2) Purchase contract with Thompson 'Tanks I Princeton, Kentucky fO,r Propane and LP tanks,
during the period: 12/06/02 through 12/31/03 for $71,000.
3) Purchase contract with Jeffry Knight Inc. dba Knight Enterprises, Clearwater, Florida for
installation of gas mains and service lines during the contract period: 01/01/03 through 12/31/03 '
for $600,000. . ,
4) Purchase Contract with Reliastar Life Insurance, Minneapolis, Minnesota for SAMP life
insurance pre~ilJm for group term life during the period: 01/01/03 through 12/31/03 for $85,000.
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5) Work Order with King Engineering Assoc., Tampa, Florida for General design and
construction services for utility relocation for $53,260.
ITEM #16 - Desiqnate Mt. Carmel Community Development Corporation. Inc., a Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) as per the federal HOME Investment Partnership
Program regulations as contained in 24 CFR Part 92, so as to allow them to conduct activities in
accordance with program requirements and as outlined in their City of Clearwater CHDO
Agreement. Approve the City of Clearwater CHDO Agreement with Mt. Carmel Community
Development Corporation in the amount of 577,100.
ITEM #17 - Approve a Work Order to Tampa Bay Enoineerinq, Inc up to $205.000 to provide
engineering and architectural design services, including CEI work, for the new Northwest Fire
Station 51.
ITEM #18 - Approve Cham::1e Order No.9 with Environmental Consultina and Technoloqv, \nc..
of Tampa, Florida, by $70,000 for a new total of $369,273.85 in order to complete additional
contamination assessment activities required by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection.
ITEM #19 - Authorize Fleet Maintenance and Solid Waste to serve as warranty aoents for
manufacturers that sell equipment to the City of Clearwater for the purpose of servicing and
repairing said equipment that belongs to the City, city customers and other nearby cities and
towns', and to receive parts and labor credit or cash reimbursement for services rendered.
ITEM #20'- Award a contract to Atlantic Ford Truck Sales. Inc of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. for the
purchase of a 2003 Sterling L T 9500 roll-off truck in the amount of $102,961, which was the
lowest responsive bid in accordance with the specifications and authorize financing under the
City's Master Lease/Purchase Financing Agreement, in accordance with 8ec.2.564(1 )(d), and
authorize initial vehicle preparation costs of approximately $5,000 for a total cost of $107,961.
ITEM #21 - Approve a contract with Rovlee Miller to purchase Druid Heiohts. Blk C. Lot 8 for
S 120,000 plus estimated expenses of $1750. for survey, title insurance and closing costs, and
approve a Lease Contract with Roylee Miller to lease back the subject property for $1.00 and
other valuable consideration from closing until August 31,2003.
ITEM #22 - Approve a contract with Michael P. and Harmonie A. Loben:) (USetlersll) to purchase
Oruid Heights, Blk C, Lot 9 for $120,000. plus estimated expenses of $275 to reimburse Sellers
appraisal expenses, plus estimated expenditures of $1.750 for survey, title insurance and
dosing costs; and approve a Lease Contract with said Sellers to lease back the subject property
for $1.00 and other valuable consideration froni closing until August 31,2003.
ITEM #23 - Approve a contract with Sunset Point Baptist Church of C\earwater. Florida. Inc. to
purchase an approximately 3.455 acre vacant portion of Lot 19, E.A. Marshalrs Subdivision,
together with an approximately 29,809 square foot drainage and utility easement over portions
of Lots 9, 19 and 20) E.A. Marshall's Subdivision for $300,000. plus estimated costs of $7,500.
for an environmental audit, parcel surveys and closing costs.,
ITEM #24 - Acceot a Drainaqe & Utility Easement over and across a portion of the,Southwest
1/4 of Section 20, Township 29 South. Range 15 East from The Grand Bellagio at Baywatch. a
Florida limited partnership. I
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. ITEM #25 - Award a contract for the Pump Station No. 22 Improvements (Cont. No. 01 ~0035.
UT) to TLC,Diversified, Inc of Palmetto, Florida in the amount of $426,690, which is the lowest
responsible bid received in accordance with plans and specifications.'
ITEM #26 - Approve Cham:te Order NO.1 to the Northeast Advanced Pollution Control Facility
Improvements (99-0072-UT) to Westra Construction Corporation of Palmetto, Florida increasing
the contract by $772,889 for a new contract total of 510,182,889 and approve a time extension
of two hundred-forty (240) calendar days for a revised total completion date of August 14, 2003.
ITEM #27 - Award a construction contract to All American Concrete. Inc. of Larqo. Florida for
the installation of a sanitary sewer main in Faulds Road, in the amount of $120,597.24, in
accordance with City Code Sec. 2.564(d).
ITEM #28 - Authorize payment to Florida Power Corporation in the amount of $102.985.10. for
undergrounding overhead power lines on Mandalay Avenue, Papaya Street and San Marco
Streets.
ITEM #29 - Award the 2003 Tennis Court Resurfacinq Contract (02-0077-PR) to Welch Tennis
Courts, Inc., of Sun City, Florida for the sum of $37,900.50, which is the lowest responsible bid
received in accordance with the plans and specifications. (Consent)
ITEM #30 - Request for authority to institute a civil action aqainst James A. Baqnato. to recover
55,954.09 for damage to City property.
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ITEM #31 - Request for authority to institute a civil action aqainst Anna K. Ellis. to recover
52,067.43 for damage to City property.
ITEM #32 - Adopt the AFLAC Flex One Plan as the plan document which establishes and
manages a Dependent Care Expense Reimbursement Plan and a Medical Care Expense
Reimbursement Plan, and approve the applicable Reimbursement Services Agreement.
ITEM #33 - Approve Mayor's appointment of Deborah Woodard to the Clearwater Housinq
Authority.
fTEM #34 - Authorize settlement of the workers' comoensation claim of Claimant. Catherine
Slack, in its entirety to include medical, indemnity and attorney fees for the sum of $50,000.
iTEM #35 - Approve a lease between B.J.E.. Inc. of Clearwater and the City for the premises at
~ Mandalay Avenue, Units 106t 107 & 108 for a period of one (1) year to be used as the
Seach Branch Library for a total cost of $56,100.
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~TEM #36 - Approve Aqreement with Alcalde and Fay to provide lobbvist services at the federal
~vel from 01/01/2003 to 12/31/2006 at a cost of $72,000 per year, plus expenses not to exceed
$3.000 p-er year. '
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ITEM #37 - Ratify and Confirm the City Manaqer.s approval of an increase to the Chance
Management Advisors. Inc. contract for additional professional services for the Pelican Walk
Parking Garage Project for an a~ount not to exceed $20.000.
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Assistant City Manager Garry Brumback said approval of Item #34 should be contingent
upon Ms. Slack's dismissal of current grievance regarding sick leave, and upon execution of a
release regarding any tort claim arising out of the training incident.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted with Item
#34 being contingent upon Ms. Slack's dismissal of current grievance regarding sick leave, and
upon execution of a release regarding any tort claim arising out of the training incident, and that
the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #38 - Adopt Resolution 02-52 authorizina the City to enter into an aareement with CSX
Transportation, Inc, for installation of one (1) 66" stormwater pipe in the CSX right-of-way as
part of the Myrtle Avenue Drainage and Roadway Improvement project; and approve Pipeline
Crossing Agreement No. CSX-044174.
A work order for consultant services was approved on 12/13/01 for design, preparation
of construction plans, permitting and limited construction management for the Myrtle Avenue
Drainage and Roadway Improvement Project. As part of this project the City desires to construct
one (1) 66" stormwater pipe.
The 66" stormwater pipe crossing is located where the CSX Railroad intersects Jones
Street, approximately 0.05 miles west of Myrtle Avenue.
CSX requires an Agreement to cover the costs of encroaching, construction risk and to
provide the terms and conditions associated with placing a pipeline underneath their railway
system.
The cost to the City will be $300.00 for a one-time encroachment inventory fee and
51,500.00 for a construction risk fee for a total cost of $1 ,80d.00.
Sufficient budget and revenue are available in the 02 Stormwater Bond Construction
F~nd project 377-96142, Myrtle Avenue Drainage Improvements, t~ fund this agreement.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to authorize the City to enter into an agreement with
CSX Transportation. Inc., for installation of one (1) 66" stormwater pipe in the CSX right-at-way
as part of the Myrtle Avenue Drainage and Roadway Improvement project; approve Pipeline
Crossing Agreement No. CSX-044174 and that the appropriate officials be authorized to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #02-52 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Jonson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #02-52 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #39 - Adopt Resolution 02-53 authorizinQ the City to enter into an 8Qreement with' CSX
Transportation, Inc, for installation of one (1) 13- water main in the CSX right-of-way as part of
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the Myrtle Avenue Drainage and Roadway Improvement project; and approve Pipeline Crossing
. Agreement No. CSX~044438.
A work order for consultant services was approved on 12/13/01 for design. preparation
of construction plans, permitting and limited construction management for the Myrtle Avenue
Drainage and Roadway Imprqvement Project. As part of this project the City desires to construct
one (1) 13" water main.
The 13" water main crossing is located where the CSX Railroad intersects Jones Street,
approximately 0.05 miles west of Myrtle Avenue.
CSX requires an Agreement to cover the costs of encroaching, construction risk and to
provide the terms and conditions associated with placing a pipeline underneath their railway
system. '
The cost to the City will be $300.00 for a one-time encroachment inventory fee and
5750.00 for a construction risk fee for a total cost of $1,050.00.
Sufficient budget and revenue are available in the Capital Improvement Program
projects 315-96744, "Yater System Expansion. '
Commissioner Gray moved to authorize the City to enter into an agreement with CSX
Transportation, Inc., for ins~allation of one (1) 13" water main in the CSX right-of-way as part of
the Myrtle Avenue Drainage and Roadway Improvement project, approve Pipeline Crossing .
Agreement No. CSX-044438 and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attc;nney presented Resoiution #02-53 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Resolution #02",:53 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hamilton.
ITEM #40 - Adopt Resolution 02-54 to approve a Joint Proiect AQreement with the State of
Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) to'relocate natural gas mains during improvement
project FPN: 257103-1.56-1; WPI: 7117191; SPN: 15020-1546, PinelJas County, SR 595/Alt
U.S. 19 from Drew Street to Monroe Street at an estimated cost of $400,000.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) has a project to widenlimprove S.R.
595/US Alt. 19 from Drew Street to Monroe Street including roadway, sidewalk, other
improvements, and utilities to include,~hose existing Clearwater Gas System facilities which
conflict with the design.
Under the Joint Project Agreement (JPA), the State of Florida's Department of
Transportation general contractor w,i11 perform the relocation of existing natural gas mains.
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Having the State of Florida's Department of Transportation general contractor install the
natural gas mains allows for work to be done in a timely manner and releases Clearwater Gas
System from penalty payments.
Funding for this agreement is available in capital project 315-96374, Pinellas Line
Relocation.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve a Joint Project Agreement with the State of
Florida's Department of Transportation to relocate natural gas mains during improvement
project, FPN: 257103-1-56-01JWPI No. 7117191/SPN: 15020-1546JPinellas County, SR 595/AIt.
U.S. 19 from Drew Street to Monroe Street, at an estimated cost of 8400,000 and the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #02-54 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Resolution #02-54 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
IlAyes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #41 - Adoot Resolution 02-56 to aporove the utility work bv highway contractor aareement
with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) for the relocation of existing
potable water and sanitary sewer facilities impacted by the FDOT's S.R. 595 (A\t US 19)
Roadway Improvement Project. '
The Florida Departn)ent of Transportation (FDOT) has designed the roadway widening
of S.R. 595 (All. US 19) from Drew Street to Monroe Street. The proposed improvements will
include resurlacing the existing roadway and upgrading the drainage system., Construction is
currently anticipated to begin by mid-2003, and take approximate'y one year to comp'ete. This
roadway improvement project will necessitate the relocation or adjustment of the City's water
mains and sanitary sewer appurtenances within the project limits. The City of Clearwater's
Engineering Department has coordinated the design for these utility accommodations with
FOOT representatives. FDOT will receive bids for the combined roadway improvement and
utility relocation work arid make award of bid to the low bidder.
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The amounts included on this agenda item are the engineer's preliminary estimate, and
are subject to change as the design progresses. The exact costs will be determined by the
contractor's bid and may vary from this amount. Project will be competitively bid by FDOT. The
breakout of the engineer's estimate is as follows:
Caoital Praieet:
Expense Code:
Amount:
Water Line Relocation:
Sanitarv Utilitv Relocation:
$130,000.00
$ 70.000.00
$200,000.00
343-96742-563800-533-000
343-96634.563800-535-000
Total:
Sufficient budget and funding for this agreement a~e available in each of the projects
.specified.
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Commissioner Gray moved to approve the Utility Work By Highway Contractor
Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) for the relocation of
existing potable water and sanitary sewer facilities impacted by the FOOT's S.R. 595 (Alt. US 19)
Roadway Improvement project in the amount of 5200,0'00 and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #02-56 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Hibbard moved to pass and adopt Resolution #02~56 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: '
"Ayesll: Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
II Naysll:, None.
ITEM #42 . Approve the AQreement between the City of 5t. Petersburq and the City of
Clearwater for relocation of the 5t. Petersburg water main associated with the Kapok Wetland
and Floodplain Restoration Project and reimbursement to 5t. Petersburg in the amount of
$70,030 for associated costs.
The City of Clearwater purchased the Friendly Village of Kapok in order to develop the
Kapok Wetland and Floodplain Restoration Project in April 2002. '
A work order was also approved by the City Commission in April 2002 with Pa'rsons
Engineering Science, Inc. for the design and permitting of the project.
The design of the project necessitates the relocation of the City of St. Petersburg's 36-
inch water main that traverses the property.
St. Petersburg has requested that the City of Clearwater enter into an Agreement
outlining conditions for the relocation of, and securing new easements for the water main.
The Agreement also requires that the City of Clearwater reimburse St. Petersburg an
amount not to exceed $70,030 for personnel costs, and plan review and inspection services of
outside consultants.
Sufficient budget and revenue are available in the 02 5tormwater Revenue Bond
Construction 'fund project 377-96141 t Kapok Flood Resolution, to fund this agreement.
It was noted approval is with the understanding that the City would still try to negotiate a
lower price. If costs cannot be lowered, the item would stand approved as submitted.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve the Agreement between the City of 5t.
Petersburg,and the City of Clearwater for relocation of the St. Petersburg water main associated
with the Kapok Wetland and Floodplain Restoration Project and reimbursement to St. Petersburg
in the amount of $70,030 for associated costs. . The motion was duly seconded and carried
unani mously.
ITEM #43 - Adopt Resolution 02-55 authorizinq Supolemental AQreement #3. to include
emergency soil mitigation and fuel tank replacement in an existing JPA at Clearwater Airpark,
increasing Department (FOOT) funding by $300,000 and authorize the City's contribution of
560,000 under the agreement.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has agreed to increase reimbursable
funding to include emergency soil mitigation and fuel tank replacement in the existing JPA for
the design and construction of two-ten plane T -hangars, one corporate hangar and the
completion of the storm water management plan at Clearwater Airpark, 1000 North Hercules
Avenue by $300,000.00. The new total funding provided by the FDOT for this JPA is
$1,118,800. The City's contribution has increased by $60,000. This $60,000 is offset and "paid
forn by the decrease of the City's contribution by $95,300 in supplemental number 2 due to the
increase percentage contributed by the FOOT. The savings realized in supplemental number 2
will more than offset the cost for supplement number 3. Funding for this project is budgeted in
the 2002/2003 Capital Improvement Program.
This increase represents eighty (80) percent participation on the part of the FOOT, and
twenty (20) percent on the part of the City.
Commissioner Jonson moved to approve authorizing Supplemental Agreement #3, to
include emergency soil mitigation and fuel tank replacement in an existing JPA at Clearwater
Airpark, increasing Department (FOOT) funding by $300,000.00 and authorize the City's
contribution of $60,000 under the agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #02-55 and read it by title only. Commissioner
Gray moved to pass and adopt Resolution #02-55 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, tl1e vote was:
"Ayes": Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, Hibbard, and Aungst.
11 Nays": None.
ITEM #44 - Pelican Walk Parkino Garage Alternatives
Assista'nt City Manager Ralph Stone said at the last City Commission meeting, staff was
directed to continue negotiations with the Pelican Walk property owner. There have been
significant discussions with the owner and also significant reductions in projected cost used at
the last meeting. Staff also has continued to seek alternatives regarding the cost of a garage
and the sources of revenue to support the development of the facility.
Staff currently is working on a framework for a 400-space parking garage that will be
jointly financed by the City and the Pelican Walk property owner. Under this framework, the
, property owner would construct the parking garage and the City would purchase 200 spaces in
the facility In a condominium form of ownership. The total cost of this project would be
approximately $6,750,000 with the City's share being $3,375,000. The cost per space of this
facility would be approximately $16,875 which includes' hard construction (at $12,500 per
space), soft costs at 15%1 of construction cost, land cost of $1,000,000 pro rated for the City's
share of the spaces (i.e. approximately $2,500 per space), debt service at 60/0 over thirty years,
and operating and maintenance costs of $585 per space. If the City applies $1,000,000 to its
share, the amount financed would be approximately $2,375,000 and would result in annual
costs, including operation and maintenance, of approximately $280,375. In order to assure that
the design and construction of the facility would withstand a beach environment and have a
useful life of at least thirty years, the City would require review and approval of the construction
specifications and would provide an on-site uow'ners representative" during construction.
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Chance Management Advisors, Inc. provided an analysis regarding the costs and annual
debt that would be required for the City to purchase, construct and operate four parking garages
of differing sizes. As indicated, the total annual project debt would range from $448,723 for a
247-space garage to $740,300 for a 427-space garage. These options all assume land cost at
51,000,000. "
REVENUE ALTERNATIVES
Administration is evaluating a number of alternatives that are focused on the current
proposal, which would require the City to purchase 200 spaces i~ a 400-space garage. As
described above, the annual cost for this proposal based on the assumptions defined previously
would be $280,375 including annual operation and maintenance costs. Among the financing
alternatives are the following:
Special Assessment
In order to finance the City's share of the garage, administration is evaluating a "special
assessment district" in the Pelican Walk "parking trade area". This area generally would
be from the Clearwater Beach Hotel on the north to the roundabout on the south and
from the beach on the west to the east half block fronting on Poinsettia on the east. The
assessment would be adjusted each year depending on the revenue from the City's
portion of the parking garage and would possibly be eliminated over time, if the facility
became self-sustaining.
Delav Beach Walk Construction
The impact of'constructing Beach Walk will result in reduced revenues to the parking
system either in the form of "lost" parking spaces, andlor replacement spaces 'that are
more costly than the current surface lot spaces. T~e parking system currently is
generating approximately $1,000,000 in net income each year. Currently, the system
has $3,000,000 in available funds that are earmarked at $1,000,000 for the North beach
garage and $2,000,000 for the South beach garage. If Beach Walk construction was
delayed, the $1 ,OOO~OOO in net income would continue to be realized and could be
applied to the Pelican Walk project
Biminate Jollev Trollev Subsidy
The Jolley Trolley is currently subsidized by the parking ~ystem in the amount of
approximately $257,000 annually. Elimination of this subsidy could be applied to the
Pelican Walk garage. "
Peak Period Parkina Rate Increase
, If parking rates for the "premium" beachfront lots were increased by fifty cents per hour
during the peak periods and 'usage remained steady, approximately $200,000 per year
might be generated, which could be applied to the parking project. ,.
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An increase of the general millage rate of one tenth of one mill would generate
approximately $545,000 annually.
Interest Earninas on Retained Earninas
The parking system currently is earning approximately 580,000 annually on the
$2.000,000 in retained earnings that have been set aside for the buyout of the Seashell
site in 2006. These funds could be applied until that time and may be available if the
buyout is not triggered.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends the City Commission direct that negotiations continue with
the Pelican Walk owner and that staff continue to refine fin~ncing alternatives.
In response to a question, Mr. Stone said staff is leaning toward a partnership between
the City and the Pelican Walk property owner for the owner to construct the parking garage and
allow the City to purchase 200 spaces in it in the form of a condominium ownership. Staff is
researching how and if the City can use bonds for the purchase., Mr. Stone said the owner
would keep their development rights and ability to transfer density. He said details regarding
the special a'ssessment process, parking rates for peak times, and closing the garage during off
peak hours, etc. need to be addressed.
It was noted Tampa covers the operating loss for the Ybor City parking garage with
income from other parking facilities.
Discussion ensued regarding the responsibility to ensure that an adequate number of
parking spaces in parking facilities are constructed in areas that would minimize the City's
subsidy. Differing viewpoints were expressed regarding whether beachgoers would use the
Pelican Walk parking garage. It was suggested that the retail environment would increase with
construction of the garage, which in turn would help to support the cost of the garage. It was
remarked that promotion of the garage through public education and the help of local business
, owners would be helpful. One remark was made that the current Commission should not feel
totally committed to follow the previous Commission's commitment regarding building a parking
garage before the new Memorial Causeway bridge is opened. It was remarked that the promise
had been made to replace the 30 parking spaces that were removed from Mandalay Avenue.
Concern was expressed that the parking fund continue to cover costs for beach cleaning and
lifeguards.
Ed Hooper, representative for the owner of the Pelican Walk, said all parties are working
diligently towards a resolution to a feasible garage. The Pelican Walk property owner already
has 102 parking spaces on the premises and is willing to spend a considerable amount of
money to net 98 additional spaces. Mr. Hooper also expressed condolences to City Manager
Bill Horne on the loss of his father.
Nicholas Economides commended Mr. Stone for staying focused on the negotiation
process regarding the garage. He said there is sufficient parking for Pelican Walk patrons,
however the owner is willing to work with the City regarding the garage. He felt the garage
would be an incentive for surrounding businesses to redevelop. He said placing the garage
behind the Pelican Walk complex would not obstruct the view.
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Consensus was for staff to continue to work with the owner of the Pelican Walk property
in good faith. Staff will continue to look for additional beach parking.
ITEM #45 - Other Pendinq Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #46 - Other City Attornev Items
The City Attorney requested an attorney/client session regarding McKimm and Creed vs
,the City. The session was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on January 6.2003.
ITEM #47 - City Manaqer Verbal Reports - None.
ITEM #48,;, Other Commission Action
Commissioner Hibbard said he attended Salvation Army Kettle kickoff and it was great to
learn their story. He represented the City at the installment of the new Rabbi at Congregation
Beth Shalom.
Commissioner Grav wished everyone Happy Holidays and recommended 'people focus
on one thing they really enjoy.
Commissioner Jonson presented pictures of unsightly light poles and portable storage
units. Assistant City Manager Brumback indicated Florida Power will be repairing the poles and
enforcement has commenced against the portable storage units. Commissioner Jonson stated
the food pantry is still experiencing lower contributions and encouraged donations. He wis,hed
everyone an enjoyable holiday season.
Commissioner Hamilton wished everyone a happy and safe holiday season. He said we
need to make more effort to help those less fortunate all year-round. He complimented his
colleagues on an effective 2002 and looks forward to an even better 2003.
Mavor Aunqst attended the Festival of Trees on November 20; the City retained the
Mayor's Cup for Best Decorated Tree submitted by a City; the tree was sponsored by the
Outdoor Arts foundation and decorated by Silas Beach. He thanked the South Clearwater
Citizens for Progressive Action Dinner of Thanks at Ross Norton Center. He attended the
Hispanic Outreach Center ribboncutting on November 2. He and his family participated in the
Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. at the Drew Street Shopping
Center is the ribboncutting for Babies R Us store. On December 6 at 7:00 p.m. a Christian Rock.
Concert will be held at Coachman Park. On December 8t the 97X concert will be held at
Coachman Park. The North Greenwood Cleanup that was canceled due to inclement weather
has been rescheduled to December 7 at 8:30 a.m. Participants are to meet at the Jack Russell
Stadium parking lot. A wrap-up party will be held at 12:00 noon on Phillies Drive. The Holiday
Parade on December 13 at 7:00 p.m. leaves from Crest lake Park and ends at East Avenue
downtown. On December 14 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. the Holiday Sights and Sounds will be held
at Coachman Park. The Outback Beach Bowl between the University of Florida and the '
University of Michigan will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Clearwater Beach on December 29. The next,
, regularly scheduled Work Session will be January 6, 2003 at 9:00 am. He wished everyone a
safe and happy holiday season and looks forward to 2003.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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