06/02/2008
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 2, 2008
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor.
John Doran Vice-Mayor
Carlen Petersen Councilmember
George N. Cretekos Councilmember
Paul Gibson Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Jill S. Silverboard Assistant City Manager
Rod Irwin Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. at City Hall, following the CRA
(Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Development and Neighborhood Services
Approve an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article XXVIII, Business Tax
Receipt Fees, for a 5% increase in fees and pass Ordinance 7966-08 on first reading.
In 1995, the City Council adopted an ordinance that restructured and revised the City’s
Business Tax Receipt fee schedule. That restructure was done in accordance with the
guideline set forth by Florida State Statute 205.013. Florida State Statute 205.0535 allows
municipalities to increase Business Tax Receipt fees by up to 5% every other year. This
requires a majority plus one vote of the governing body. Rate increases have occurred in 1997,
2000, 2002, and 2005. A 5% maximum increase in the rates to become effective immediately
upon adoption is requested.
For fiscal year 2006/2007, the Development & Neighborhood Services Department
processed a total of $2,075,983.02 in revenues (revenue code 010-321101). The current 5%
increase will generate approximately $103,799.15 of additional revenues. The next increase
cannot occur until 2010, translating to 5% over five years.
Development & Neighborhood Services Director Jeff Kronschnabl said new rates only
cover City costs, which have increased. 501(c)(3) businesses are exempt.
Economic Development and Housing
Authorize an intergovernmental loan to the Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount
up to $350,000 from funds provided to the City from the United States Environmental Protection
Agency as part of the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Program for cleanup of the
Clearwater Automotive Salvage site and adopt Resolution 08-12.
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In October 1999, the City Council authorized the City Manager to sign a Loan Fund
Agreement and Work Plan for the $500,000 award received from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Clearwater Brownfields Cleanup Revolving
Loan Fund (BCRLF). EPA awarded the City supplemental funds in the amount of $700,000 on
September 28, 2006, increasing the original $500,000 award to $1,200,000. The action also
approved a time extension of the budget and project period date from September 30, 2006 to
September 30, 2008. The current balance of $702,482.85 is available from this award, with
$623,000 earmarked for loans.
The BCRLF was structured to provide low-interest loans to parties interested in the
redevelopment of environmentally impaired properties. The BCRLF also allows government
entities to loan to other government agencies, but requires a City resolution. The rule also
states that the City may discount up to 30% of the principal amount of the loan, provided that
the total amount of the principal forgiven shall not exceed $200,000. The City determined that
the best use of these funds from EPA would be for the cleanup of the Clearwater Automotive
Salvage Yard site. The City also determined that the CRA is in a better position to convey the
site to a developer or other private entity if it provides for the environmental cleanup of the site.
For these reasons, in May 2005, the Council adopted Resolution 05-19 authorizing use
of $350,000 earmarked for loan funds provided to the City by the EPA as part of the BCRLF to
the CRA for the environmental cleanup of the Clearwater Automotive Salvage Yard project. The
cleanup costs have exceeded $350,000. Resolution 08-12 requests the Council to allot
additional monies up to $350,000 in the form of a loan to the CRA to complete remediation of
the Clearwater Auto site and address off-site environmental impacts (AAMCO site).
In order to obtain a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order (SRCO) from FDEP (Florida
Department of Environmental Protection) for the Clearwater Auto site, the City is obligated to
address off-site contamination related to the Clearwater Auto site. The presence of foundry
sands/slag material at depths of between two and six feet below land surface was documented
in soil borings at the Ron’s AAMCO site. This material historically ties Clearwater Auto activities
to the adjacent Ron’s AAMCO property. As a result, this material must therefore be delineated
and evaluated for potential remediation as part of the Clearwater Auto site assessment. The
delineation has been completed and remediation is the next step.
An executed July 17, 2006, interlocal agreement outlines the City and CRA
responsibilities in preparing the site for redevelopment. It also notes that the cleanup of the
Clearwater Auto project may exceed the $350,000 adopted by Resolution 05-19. The
agreement allows the City, through its Brownfields program, other sources, or the CRA, to cover
the additional costs to remediate and prepare the site for redevelopment.
According to the agreement, the CRA agrees that it will require the developer, person or
entity to whom the site is conveyed, following the environmental cleanup, to pay the City the
necessary amount so appropriated from the BCRLF as part of the sale agreement. The loan
amount to the CRA will have a zero interest rate and shall be repaid from: a) amounts repaid to
the CRA from the private developer or another party to whom the CRA ultimately conveys the
site following the environmental cleanup; b) TIF (Tax Increment Financing) funds; c) the General
Fund of the City through budget appropriations in subsequent years so that such BCRLF may
be made available by the City for the environmental cleanup of the other sites if the property is
unable to be sold after a reasonable time (within five years of completion of the environmental
cleanup provided for herein); and d) other means legally sufficient and approved by EPA. Any
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payment from the City General Fund is subject to the annual appropriations process. As stated
earlier, a portion of the loan may be discounted to reduce total funds due to the BCRLF.
Economic Development & Housing Director Geri Campos Lopez said none of the loan
funds comes from the General fund or property taxes. As long as funds are recycled for other
projects, the City does not have to repay EPA.
Approve a $700,000 loan to SP Country Club Homes, LLC to acquire vacant real property
legally described as Lots 1 - 6, Block 3, REVISED PLAT OF BROOKWOOD TERRACE, as
recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 34, Pinellas County Public Records, together with Lots 1 - 7, and
the North 1/2 of Lot 8, FAIR LANE ADDITION, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 16, Pinellas
County Public Records, located on Drew Street between North Betty Lane and Fredrica Drive.
(consent)
Southport Financial Services, Incorporated (Southport) is proposing to develop 36 units
of affordable townhomes in the East Gateway District of the City’s CRA area. The Country Club
Homes development will be located on Drew Street between North Betty Lane and Fredrica
Drive (southeast corner of Betty Lane and Drew Street). This project will represent an
investment of over $7 million in the East Gateway District that will result in the development of a
vacant 2.07-acre parcel (former parking lot for the Verizon Building on Cleveland Street) and
provide improved access to high-quality affordable homeownership opportunities for families at
or below 120% of area median income (AMI).
The 36-unit project will be a new construction, for-sale townhome complex composed of
three-bedroom, 2.5-bath units with 2 car garages. The unit sizes will range from 1,312 square-
feet to 1,468 square-feet of air-conditioned space. The sales price of each unit is estimated at
approximately $157,500 for the “Standard” units and $163,000 for “Premium” units. The units
will be sold to families with incomes: 1) 19 units to families with incomes at 80% AMI or less and
2) 17 units to families with incomes from 81% to 120% of AMI. For a family of four, income will
range from, $45,200 at 80% AMI or less up to $67,800, at 120% of AMI. The project will include
a pool, Jacuzzi, clubhouse, office, and exercise room with handicapped accessible bathrooms.
There will be a homeowners association. The Developer also is proposing that the units be
deed restricted to provide for a 30-year affordability period. The Developer has had initial
discussions with a local non-profit to administer the affordability restrictions on the units.
Southport, its owners, officers and affiliates have developed and operated over 13,000
dwelling units and over 135 projects in 17 states. The principals of Southport have extensive
experience with the development of for-sale projects and affordable housing. Southport’s recent
for-sale experience includes 21 two-family homes completed and sold in Newark, New Jersey
and 10 townhouses called Ewing Place Townhomes located in Clearwater. Peter Leach, Vice
President of the SP Country Club Homes LLC, presented a Consolidated Plan application for
funding the acquisition costs to acquire this vacant real property. The City’s Neighborhood and
Affordable Housing Advisory Board reviewed the application and recommended approval of the
funding for the acquisition of the property. The source of funds for the loan is uncommitted
program income from the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The
developer entered into a conditional purchase agreement in March 2008 and is currently under
the due diligence period that will end in mid- June. Closing is anticipated for June 17, 2008.
Because the market for townhomes is currently soft, the City and Developer are
proposing the business terms for this project. The loan will be a 3% interest rate on the
outstanding principal balance with deferred payment of principal and interest for five years. If
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the Developer fails to perform any the following: 1) file an application for site plan approval of
the project on or before October 31, 2008; 2) obtain site plan approval from the City on or before
June 30, 2009; or 3) commence construction of the project on or before December 31, 2009,
then Developer agrees, upon written demand by the City, to convey the Property to the City by
Special Warranty Deed in lieu of foreclosure. If the Developer meets the timelines above, then
as Certificates of Occupancy (CO) for each unit are issued in the project, the note will convert to
a Grant. For each unit that receives a CO, $19,444.44 of the note shall be deemed satisfied in
full with no repayment of principal or interest being payable. The Developer will be fully
responsible for all costs to carry the property, obtain approvals, complete construction, and sell
the units.
Housing Manager Michael Holmes said use of CDBG funds cannot be limited to
Clearwater residents; the City could market the project to City residents and employees. Ms.
Lopez estimated homeowner association fees would be $100 a month. Staff will verify that the
project will not create a non-conformity for the Verizon building.
Financial Services
Approve settlement of the liability claim of Knology for payment of $39,295.16. (consent)
On December 5, 2007, a City Solid Waste truck unloaded at the City’s transfer station on
Old Coachman Road. In order to unload, the tailgate of the truck was raised. The driver of the
truck forgot to close the tailgate and when he left the transfer station, he caught, pulled down,
and severed Knology fiber optic cables strung across Old Coachman Road. The cost to repair
the cables was $39,295.16. The City’s limit of liability as provided by Section 768.28, Florida
Statutes is $100,000. The City’s Risk Management Division and City’s Claims Committee
recommend this settlement. Funding for the payment of this settlement is available in the
budget for claims expense in the Central Insurance Fund.
Risk Management Specialist Jon Marcin said staff has implemented a safety inspection
procedure. Disciplinary action was taken.
Approve increasing the residential and commercial Stormwater Utility rate to $13.04 per
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) beginning October 1, 2011 and to $13.59 per ERU beginning
October 1, 2012 and pass Ordinance 7914-08 on first reading.
The City’s utility rate consultant, Burton and Associates, has completed a revenue
sufficiency and financial forecast analysis following completion of a second year of operations
under rates approved in 2006. At that time, due to significant increases in construction,
pension, insurance costs, in addition to increased maintenance costs associated with the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, the analysis showed rate adjustments
were necessary through the year 2011. On July 20, 2006, Council approved a series of 6% rate
increases to be effective October 1, 2006 ($9.91), October 1, 2007 ($10.50), October 1, 2008
($11.13), October 1, 2009 ($11.80), and October 1, 2010 ($12.51). Burton and Associates’
2008 revenue sufficiency and financial forecast analysis shows that additional increases of
4.25% are needed for fiscal years 2012 ($13.04) and 2013 ($13.59) with no changes necessary
for the approved rate increases for FY (Fiscal Year) 2009, FY 2010 and FY 2011.
A primary driver for requesting the additional rate increases is the planned issuance of
revenue bonds in FY 2009. Bond insurers and rating agencies prefer to have several years of
approved rates providing revenues to meet the utility’s operating and project needs as well as
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debt service requirements. Due to the rate increases adopted in 2001 and 2006, several
significant flood control and water quality projects have been completed or are underway,
including: Prospect Lake Park; Myrtle Avenue Road and Drainage Improvements; Kapok
Wetland & Floodplain Restoration; Glen Oaks; North Beach Drainage; Downtown Streetscape
Phase I and Beach Walk.
Engineering Manager Elliot Shoberg said 12 projects are planned. City costs are similar
to those of other jurisdictions; some subsidize projects with Penny for Pinellas or General Fund
dollars. Regulations continue to become more stringent. Finance Director Margie Simmons
said using Penny for Pinellas funds would have an insignificant impact on rates.
Concern was expressed that increases exceed taxpayers’ cost of living increases. It
was stated by proactively maintaining infrastructure, huge future increases are averted. The
City Manager said the Glen Oaks and Kapok projects were unique and he did not anticipate
future large-scale projects.
Council recessed from 2:26 to 2:34 p.m.
Approve increasing domestic water, lawn water, wastewater collection and reclaimed water
utility rates by 7% effective October 1, 2008, October 1, 2009 and October 1, 2010 with
subsequent 6% increases to be effective October 1, 2011 and October 1, 2012 and pass
Ordinance 7913-08 on first reading.
The last rate ordinance was approved on December 16, 2004, and provided for a 7%
increase effective October 1, 2005, with subsequent 6% increases to be effective October 1,
2006, October 1, 2007, and October 1, 2008. In addition, the rate ordinance established
metering for reclaimed water usage with rates subject to the same increases as for water, lawn
water, and wastewater usage. Burton & Associates has completed a new water, wastewater,
and reclaimed water utility rate study to cover the next five years of operations. The current
study covers the period FY 2009 through FY 2013 and recommends increasing the previously
approved 6% increase to be effective October 1, 2008, to 7% with subsequent 7% increases to
be effective October 1, 2009, and October 1, 2010, and with 6% increases to be effective
October 1, 2011, and October 1, 2012. The increases are applicable to water, lawn water,
wastewater and reclaimed water usage.
This utility rate increase is needed to provide funding to maintain compliance with debt
service coverage requirements supporting the continuation of capital improvement projects
needed to sustain the City's utility infrastructure. Infrastructure improvements are needed to
maintain compliance with federal, state, and district regulations concerning water supply and
treatment and the wastewater collection system, maintain reliability of the water pollution control
facilities due to age of the infrastructure, and to expand the reclaimed water system. Master
Plans have been completed for all systems in Public Utilities and the capital improvements
program has been revised to meet future infrastructure needs. A primary driver for requesting
the additional rate increases is the planned issuance of revenue bonds in FY 2009. Bond
insurers and rating agencies prefer to have several years of approved rates providing revenues
to meet the utility’s operating and project needs as well as debt service requirements.
It was remarked that while the new reverse osmosis facility will result in cost savings,
expenses continue to increase. Director of Public Utilities Tracy Mercer said capital projects are
the main driver behind rate increases. The City has little discretion on maintenance. The
reverse osmosis plant will help expand the water system and lower production costs. Bonds to
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cover facility costs will be repaid with the estimated $1 million/year savings, which will result.
Over the last four years, staff responsibilities have been shifted as new projects came on line.
Beginning in 2009, an additional 11 FTEs (Full-time Equivalents) will be required. Construction
cannot be accelerated. Engineering Manager Rob Fahey said regulations control pumping and
prevent sinkholes. Additional wells are being sunk. Development pattern changes from hotel to
condominium units increase water usage. Efforts are underway to encourage residents to
receive reclaimed water.
It was requested that staff report on the cost of rate increases for the average
homeowner.
Parks and Recreation
Approve Amendment to Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Global Spectrum, L.P.
for management services from September 30, 2009 to December 31, 2010, and that the
appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. (consent)
On August 4, 2005, the City Council approved a new management agreement with
Global Spectrum to provide oversight and administration for the Harborview Conference Center
until September 30, 2009. The new agreement has worked well over the past three years, with
both the City and Global profiting from the new arrangements. Studies, being conducted on the
long-term use of the Harborview property, will not be ready for action until late 2009, therefore,
to continue the smooth operations of the center, the Council has directed staff to extend the
current contract by 15 months, until December 15, 2010. All other terms of the agreement
remain the same, with the exception of monetary items in the agreement being pro-rated for the
last three months of the agreement in an equitable fashion representing 25% of the yearly
amounts for the City Cash Subsidy and the maximum amount of loss Global is responsible for.
Staff is in the process of trying to work out a similar agreement with Stein Mart.
It was recommended this item be continued until the City Council determines the future
of the Harborview Center. Assistant City Manager Rod Irwin said staff will submit a
development feasibility report. The City would continue to incur costs if the Harborview Center
closed, as lease agreements with SteinMart and Pickles Plus remain in effect.
Consensus was to continue discussion on June 16, 2008.
Approve $40,000 of increased funding for CIP 315-93265, Clearwater Beach Library/Recreation
Center; and transfer funds from CIP 315-93210, Memorial Causeway Landscape Beautification
Project that has been completed. (consent)
On January 17, 2008, the City Council approved awarding a contract to Oakhurst
Construction Company, Inc. to renovate the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center to
accommodate a Beach Library. The Beach Library moved out of Pelican Walk in December
2007 and currently is operating out of a temporary trailer in the parking lot west of the recreation
center. The library portion of the project will open Summer 2008. Additional funding is required
to pay for several unexpected change orders, which include removing existing concrete flooring
because it was too thin and lacked the necessary vapor barrier when installed 50 years ago, as
well as some electrical and AC duct work modifications. The contingency for this project was
reduced at award to 5% rather than the standard 10%, which would have covered most of these
costs and provided enough funds for FF&E (furniture, fixtures, & equipment).
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Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said when the recreation center was
refurbished, the original slab was used to abide by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management
Association) restrictions. Perennials planted on the Memorial Causeway take time to grow and
will require low maintenance. Sod was planted on Cleveland Street as pedestrians walk on
those medians.
Engineering
Approve a Contract for the Purchase of Real Property from Johnie Blunt, to purchase real
property described as GREENWOOD PARK, Block C, Lots 17, 18 and 19 for the sum of
$525,000 plus estimated expenses not to exceed $8,300 for a boundary survey and transaction
closing costs, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together with all
documentation required to effect closing. (consent)
The subject properties are located at 1317 and 1321 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
and 1104 Tangerine Street. The properties located at 1321 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. and
1104 Tangerine are vacant parcels; 1317 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. is improved with a two-
story commercial building. The first floor has an operating bar (Blue Chip Bar) and a vacant
restaurant. The second floor has twelve vacant boarding rooms. The full purchase price was
reached through negotiations with the seller through the seller's agent. On February 1, 2008,
State Certified General Real Estate Appraisers Holly B. Isaacs and Charles T. Cowart, MAI, of
Isaacs Real Estate Services, appraised and valued the property in total at $458,600.
The City's Brownfields program was funded from EPA Grant BF96486307, a total of
$26,300 for Phase I environmental site assessment (ESA), asbestos survey, lead base
screening, quality assurance project plan, soil, and groundwater activities for Phase II ESA for
the subject properties. The primary purpose of the Phase II ESA is to determine if historical
adjacent petroleum storage/handling and dry cleaning activities had adversely impacted either
soil or groundwater within the subject properties. ESA conclusions were that the subject
properties have no environmental impacts. The purchase contract provides for closing on or
before June 30, 2008. The purchase and future use of these properties will remove a
deteriorating and longstanding blighting impact on the North Greenwood community and
continue the City's and community's efforts to revitalize the neighborhood. The future use of the
subject properties is undetermined at this time. The City has begun initial discussions with
several non-profit organizations regarding potential partnerships for an end use for the site. The
Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board recommended the purchase of these
properties at their May 13, 2008 meeting.
Ms. Lopez said staff has received no negative feedback. Staff was thanked for their
efforts.
Official Records and Legislative Services
Provide direction regarding Airpark Advisory Board
Code Sections 2.081 through 2.085 pertain to the Airpark Advisory Board. Currently, the
Airpark Advisory Board is a five-member board, meeting quarterly. Items on the agendas are
reports from staff regarding budget, maintenance, and planned future projects. Over the past
few years, no recommendations have been forwarded to Council. The actions taken have been
to request information regarding budget and FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation)
grants for future construction and maintenance projects.
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Staff requests Council review the powers and duties of the board as contained in Code
Section 2.084 and determine if changes should be made to assure the board has appropriate
direction to provide advise/recommendations desired by the Council. The board has discussed
its role and feels it should serve in an advisory capacity on the operations and maintenance of
the airpark. A Master Plan for expansion and operation of the Airpark was adopted by Council
in 2000. However, that plan cannot be completed due to the 20-year lease for the Executive
Golf Course and loss of property needed for the Public Services storage yard. The possibility
for expansion is now limited to 30 additional T-hangers. It also is recommended that Section
2.082 be amended to require membership to be a mix of pilots and neighborhood
representatives, with neighborhoods being defined as those in the immediate vicinity and/or
impacted by the flight patterns and approaches. Staff recommends Section 2.085 be deleted as
it is redundant with Section 2.084.
It was stated the board serves as a liaison to surrounding neighborhoods. Marine &
Aviation Director Bill Morris said board attendance has been mixed, as there has been little
airpark-related business recently. He suggested seeking surrounding neighborhood residents
to serve on the board. Attracting members has been difficult.
Consensus was to fine tune Airpark Advisory Board powers, delete Section 2.085, and
ensure that a neighborhood resident serves on the board.
Approve City Council Policy regarding holding City sponsored events within the City limits.
Council directed a policy requiring City-sponsored events to be held inside the City limits
be drafted. Following are two proposals for Council consideration: 1) City-sponsored events
are to be held within the City limits of Clearwater unless an outside facility submits a bid that is
at least 20% less than the lowest bid from a facility within City limits. Events sponsored by
Clearwater Gas in the counties and municipalities they serve outside Clearwater City limits are
exempt or 2) City-sponsored events are to be held within the City limits of Clearwater. Events
sponsored by Clearwater Gas in the counties and municipalities they serve outside Clearwater
City limits are exempt. The policy as approved by the Council will be under the General
Administration section of the Council policies.
It was commented that locating event space in the City is sometimes difficult. Concern
was expressed the policy would force volunteers to find additional sponsors and event space.
Consensus was to adopt Proposal 1, when the City is sole sponsor.
Legal
Authorize appeal of Circuit Court decision in School Board of Pinellas County v. City of
Clearwater, Case 99-7479-CI-08. (consent)
In 1999, the Pinellas County School Board brought suit against the City of Clearwater
contending it was immune and exempt from Clearwater’s stormwater utility/user fee. It sought
to have Clearwater’s stormwater utility ordinance declared void and/or to have the ordinance
declared inapplicable to the School Board. The School Board also sought damages equal to all
stormwater utility/user fees previously paid to Clearwater, together with prejudgment interest.
Clearwater counterclaimed for unpaid stormwater utility/user fees.
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An order in favor of the School Board was granted partial summary judgment in August
2003, which provided that, although Clearwater’s stormwater fee was a utility/user fee, the
School Board was exempt from those utility/user fees by the operation of Florida Statutes,
§1013.371 and §1013.51. The Second District Court of Appeals reversed in July 2005, and
found that the School Board is not exempt from paying user fees charged by Clearwater. It
remanded the case for a determination as to whether Clearwater’s fee is a user fee. In
December 2007, the Pinellas County Circuit Court held that Clearwater’s stormwater utility fee is
a user fee. On May 23, 2008, however, that court subsequently held that the doctrine of
sovereign immunity prevented the City from charging the School Board stormwater utility fees.
The deadline to file a notice of appeal of this decision is on or about June 22, 2008.
Assistant City Attorney Dick Hull said the School Board had requested a refund of
approximately $450,000. If the City prevails, the School Board would owe the City $2.3 million.
The City Attorney said the case could be handled in-house. It was remarked that the School
Board is part of the community and City residents should not have to pay for services for non
Clearwater residents.
City Manager Verbal Reports
Gulfview Improvements
The City Manager said Gulfview improvements are moving forward as quickly as
possible. The original schedule was based on a later completion date for Beach Walk.
Engineering Director Mike Quillen anticipated completion of the last two sections would take at
least six months. It was agreed that construction should be delayed until after Spring Break
2009, when no events are scheduled.
Council Discussion Items
Ordinance for Marine Turtle Protection - Councilmember Cretekos
Concern was expressed that the media had reported incorrectly regarding the City’s
lighting ban to protect turtles. It was remarked that Code Enforcement inspects and notifies
homeowners regarding violations.
Sand Key Beach Cleaning
Mr. Dunbar said the City funds public beach raking on Clearwater beach with parking
revenues, which are limited. The Sand Key Civic Association pays the City to rake the Sand
Key beach. The City only provides maintenance when the City Manager declares a health and
safety emergency. The County uses parking revenues from Sand Key Park for life guards and
cleaning that beach.
Consensus was to send a letter to the County regarding the status quo.
Other Council Action
Councilmember Doran reported that Bo Diddley had died.
15. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
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