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03/29/2010 CITY COUNCILWORKSESSION MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER March 29, 2010 Present: Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, and Councilmember Bill Jonson. Also William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City present: Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Cynthia E. Goudeau - City Clerk, and Rosemarie Call - Management Analyst. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. Mayor Frank Hibbard called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. 1. Fire Department 1.1 Accept Sovereignty Submerged Land Lease 520345063 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Public Lands for use of state owned land under three boat slips to be used for mooring fire and rescue vessels at 700 Bayway Blvd,authorize the appropriate officials to execute same and adopt Resolution 10-10. The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (TIIF) of the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Public Lands requires the City of Clearwater to accept a lease instrument for use of a parcel of sovereign submerged land in Section 17, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, in Clearwater Harbor, Pinellas County, containing 2,819 square feet, more or less. Accepting this lease for submerged lands authorizes the City of Clearwater to use State owned bottomland for the City of Clearwater’s three boat slips located at 700 Bayway Blvd in the Clearwater Harbor. The term of the lease is five years from November 6, 2009, expiring November 5, 2014. The 3-slip docking facility with a boat lift is exclusively to be used for mooring of rescue vessels in conjunction with an upland fire and rescue station. 2. Financial Services 2.1 Award contracts for the five year period ending April 25, 2015, to Bryant Miller Olive P.A. as bond counsel and Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, P.A. as disclosure Work Session 2010-03-29 1 counsel and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) The contracts with the City of Clearwater (City) current bond and disclosure counsels expire on April 25, 2010. The City issued RFP 06-10 to solicit proposals for bond counsel and/or disclosure counsel. The City received five proposals for bond counsel and seven proposals for disclosure counsel. Bryant, Miller and Olive, the City’s current bond counsel, was selected by the RFP selection committee as submitting the proposal with the most desirable combination of experience and fees. The fee schedule for this five year contract period will remain the same as the past five year contract period. The costs incurred for this service due to bond issuance will be paid from bond proceeds. The services provided by the bond counsel include providing all necessary legal services required for issuance of City of Clearwater bonds including rendering a written legal opinion as to the legality of the bonds and the proceedings by which they are issued and the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of the interest paid on the bonds. Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, the City’s current disclosure counsel, was selected by the RFP selection committee as submitting the proposal with the most desirable combination of experience and fees. The fee schedule for this five year contract period will remain the same as the past five year contract period. The costs incurred for these services due to bond issuance will be paid from bond proceeds. The services provided by the disclosure counsel include preparation of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement (disclosure statements) in connection with the sale of City bonds. Also, coordination with appropriate City personnel, City financial advisor, or other outside independent advisors of the preparation of any continuing disclosure statements required to be made by the City. City staff has been very satisfied with the services provided by Bryant Miller Olive as bond counsel and by Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson as disclosure counsel. 2.2 Approve $28,245.84 settlement of the liability claim of Mr. and Mrs. Lance Latta and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) On February 16, 2010 Mr. and Mrs. Lance Latta’s property at 1433 Admiral Woodson Dr. was flooded by raw sewage. An obstruction in the sewer line maintained by the City caused the sewage backup. As the backup resulted from the City’s failure to properly maintain the sewer line, the City is responsible for the damage to the Latta’s property. Mr. and Mrs. Latta incurred $28,245.84 in damage to their property. The City’s Work Session 2010-03-29 2 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. 2.3 Provide direction regarding the list of projects and the funding strategy for a Performance Contracting Agreement with Honeywell. (WSO) In 2009, a contract was awarded to Honeywell to install equipment at the Long Center that would reduce the cost of operation and generate savings to the General Fund. This equipment included air conditioning, humidifier and lighting modifications. During the last six months, the savings have been documented above the projected level. Honeywell is guaranteeing annual savings for 20 years and must reimburse the difference between the guaranteed savings and the actual savings if the actual is less. Staff requested Honeywell review all City facilities to evaluate and make recommendations on how electrical and operating costs can be further reduced. While the original list included many more facilities, the proposed list of buildings includes only those facilities staff feels are worthy of consideration. After Council provides direction, staff will bring forward a contract with Honeywell for Council approval. The projects can be categorized in 6 broad areas: 1. Building lighting - the replacement of existing lights to a more efficient lighting fixture 2. Field lighting - replace lights at various sports fields to increase the lighting intensity while reducing the electrical cost of operation 3. Mechanical - install efficient air conditioning systems 4. Controls Automation - install automated thermostats with a central location to control the temperature in buildings from a remote site 5. Roof replacement – replace existing roof covering with energy efficient materials 6. High Efficiency motors and pool covers – replace pool motors with more energy efficient motors and install pool covers to reduce energy and operational costs. There are several projects staff would like to discuss separately to get Council direction. 1. Basic Projects – this includes the projects staff is in agreement should go forward due to the facility life and usage expectancy and the simple payback calculation (cost of project divided by annual guaranteed savings). Staff would like Council’s feedback on going forward on these projects. 2. City Hall – there has been discussion as to the life expectancy of the current City Hall. It is budgeted for replacement in the current Penny for Pinellas list in FY14 (New City Hall and Parking Garage) at $7 million. In addition, as a cost cutting measure, the possibility of moving the City Hall offices to a portion of the Work Session 2010-03-29 3 Main Library to save taxpayer dollars has been discussed. There is a potential annual operating savings of approximately $300,000 by making this move. In addition, there would be the cost avoidance of around $500,000 of needed capital improvements (roof repairs, painting, elevators, carpet, etc.). Staff would like Council’s direction on the future of City Hall and whether to include these energy efficiency repairs in the contract with Honeywell. 3. Long Center Roof Replacement – although this project does not have significant payback, the roof over the entire Long Center is scheduled for replacement in FY12 from Penny II funds ($700,000). We recommend that this project be completed as part of this contract with Honeywell and the funds moved forward to the current fiscal year. Staff would like direction from Council on moving this project forward. 4. There are three field lighting projects for consideration; however, the payback periods do not make these projects feasible simply from the payback standpoint. The primary reason these projects would go forward would be to improve the illumination of the field. However, there would be some reduction in overall cost of operation. Funding Strategy Funds available for these projects are as follows: Basic Projects Non – General Fund Several facilities are related to the operations of various enterprise and internal service funds. It is recommended that these improvements be funded from available resources in those funds. It is broken out as follows: $341,724 Gas Fund $71,956 Parking Fund $5,830 Water and Sewer Fund $28,050 Solid Waste Fund $201,841 Garage Fund $11,227 General Services Fund $660,628 Total Non-General Fund Basic Projects General Fund – There are several sources of funding available for these projects: $463,400 - A grant was awarded in the amount of $463,400 specifically to make energy efficiency improvements to buildings. It is recommended that the MSB, main library, and main police building be partially funded from this grant. $900,000 - Project 315-xxxx (Aging Well Center) included funds for air conditioning, roofing and other improvements to the Long Center. There is an available balance in this project of $900,000 that is available for these improvements. It is recommended that these funds be used for the long center Work Session 2010-03-29 4 improvements. $929,417* – General Fund Reserves will be needed to fund the remainder of these projects. $2,292,817 – Total General Fund Basic Projects $2,953,445 - Total All Basic Projects City Hall $284,177* – General Fund Reserves Long Center Roof $700,000 – Penny for Pinellas $68,800* - General Fund Reserves $768,800 – Total Long Center Roof Field Lighting Projects $2,321,935* – General Fund Reserves (Field Lighting Projects) $5,667,729 – Total General Fund Projects $6,328,357 – Total All Projects * Total General Fund Reserves (if all projects completed) = $3,604,329 Project Benefits and Annual Operating Savings Although the main purpose of doing these projects is to reduce energy and operating costs in the future, there are many other positive benefits to making these improvements, which include: Work Session 2010-03-29 5 Long-term reductions in the City’s operating costs Is entirely self-funding, well within State guidelines for similar projects Corrects many maintenance and reliability issues in facilities Savings performance is guaranteed, significantly reducing the risk of financial payback Over 30 facilities throughout the City will be improved Improves the indoor air environment in many facilities Eliminates many existing indoor climate issues Retains the capability for local temperature set point adjustment, with central range limiting and override capability Reduces potential downtime and improves overall productivity for City staff working in the facilities Provides faster, less costly maintenance response to problems Improves public safety through improved lighting quality in many public areas Reduces the City’s Carbon Footprint The estimated annual operation savings per fund is as follows if all projects are completed: $390,186 – General Fund $ 21,755 – Gas Fund $ 6,593 – Parking Fund $ 1,422 – Water and Sewer Fund $ 4,040 – Solid Waste Fund $ 16,239 – Garage Fund $ 994 – General Services Fund $441,229 – Total All Funds In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the project with Honeywell last year at the Long Center went well. The lighting upgrades and air conditioning unit replacement extended maintenance from once every 5 years to every 15 years. The annual cost savings are estimated at $200,000. Solid Waste/General Services Assistant Director Rick Carnley said the same types of projects were applied to all city facilities. Items on the list were based on potential savings and payback. Staff researched solar panels and did not include them on the list as the pay back was very long. Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that the payback for some projects was over 20 years or a facility’s useful life was in question. Work Session 2010-03-29 6 Finance Director Margie Simmons said smaller facilities, or those subject to closure last year, were not included. Mr. Dunbar said none of the Parks and Recreation facilities on the list will be recommended for closure. It was stated that the project will be on-going and changes can be made. In response to questions, Honeywell representative Bueno Pradis said the lighting retrofits will put in more efficient lighting. Replacement cost of lamps is included in the calculation. It was suggested that projects be limited to a 16-year payback. Staff was directed to remove the following items from the list: Building Project SavingsSimple CostPayback Police North Greenwood 14,920 641 23.28 Substation MSC Parking Garage 45,942 1,724 26.65 Fire Stations - Station 48/Admin 4,621 257 17.98 P&R N. Greenwood Aquatic 175,371 20,955 8.37 Center Countryside Rec. Main Building 157,173 18,294 8.59 P&R Morningside Pool Bldg. 80,157 11,021 7.27 P&R Time Clocks - other 20,707 P&R Ross Norton Pool 83,764 16,020 5.23 P&R McMullen Tennis Complex 2,881 244 11.81 P&R PBI West 30,574 1,710 17.88 City Hall In response to a suggestion, Ms. Simmons said Economic Development and Housing will go to the Municipal Services Building if City Hall moves to the Main Library. Library Director Barbara Pickell said if the East Branch closes, staff anticipates half of its users to go to the Main Branch. The Main Branch is the resource Library for the entire county. Citizens have access to library material as anywhere in the county. Moving City Hall to the Main Library can work but not recommended as it would require many changes to the current layout. The second floor would be easiest to convert to City Hall. The youth collection would move to the atrium area on the first floor. Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the decentralization of City Hall functions. Field Lighting In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the city Work Session 2010-03-29 7 cannot host recreational activities and tournaments if the field lighting is not to standard. The fields at Eddie C. Moore and Countryside do not meet lighting standards. It was stated that legal staff would need to review lighting standards to determine liability risk. 3. Library 3.1 Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of Pinellas County to allow the cafe area in the Main Library to be used for on-the-job training for students in Pinellas County Schools Extended Transition Program, at no cost to the School Board through the end of the 2011-2012 school year and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) During the first five years the Main Library has been open, there have been four vendors operating in the cafe area. Despite enthusiastic beginnings, none has been able to generate a profit in that location, and the average gross monthly income reported has been around $2,000. The cafe does, however, fill a need in the library and has strong support from regular users and library advocacy group members. To create a more stable situation, the profit incentive was removed from the cafe operation and the Calvin Hunsinger School was approached. Their Extended Transitions Program is a perfect fit for this situation. They are looking for an opportunity to provide on-the-job- training for their students, and don’t need to make a profit. They will provide teacher supervision for the students while working at the library cafe, be responsible for all build out of the space and the purchase and preparation of all food sold. The School Board will also assume liability for their students and employees. In exchange, the City and the Library will provide the space and the utilities, free of charge, and receive an operating cafe in what is now empty space. This is a positive, mutually beneficial partnership that meets the needs of both organizations and the community as a whole. The proposal has the wholehearted support of the library advocacy groups. The actual costs to the city are minimal, since, although revenues are budgeted at $6,000, the library has never been able to collect the budgeted amount of rent from any previous vendor. 4. Marine and Aviation 4.1 Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) under Florida’s Clean Vessel Act Grant Program in the amount of $88,548 for two (2) pumpout systems at the Downtown Boat Slips,authorize the appropriate officials to execute same and adopt Resolution 10-09. Work Session 2010-03-29 8 The City has received FDEP Agreement MV008 for Clean Vessel Act Grant Program CVA 09-552, confirming the City will receive $88,548.00 (75% of the Total Project Cost) for the construction, equipment purchase, and installation of two (2) pumpout systems for the Downtown Boat Slips on a cost reimbursement basis. The city portion $29,516.00 (25%) will come from Downtown Boat Slip CIP 93405. The cost of the project was estimated by Misener Marine as part of their design/build package. A midyear amendment will increase the budget for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project 0315-93405 Downtown Boat Slips by $88,548 of FDEP grant funding. Sufficient budget in the amount of $29,516 is available in CIP 0315-93405, Downtown Boat Slips for total funding in the amount of $118,064 for pump outs. Staff was directed to find out if a fee could be charged for the pump out service. 5. Parks and Recreation 5.1 Approve demolition of a 2,694 square foot masonry structure located at 105 East Avenue North with City Manager flexibility funds not to exceed $11,600. (consent) In 1955, the City constructed a 2,694 square foot building located at 105 East Avenue. The building has been used for a variety of purposes including office space, storage, and most recently a storage and work space for the Special Events Division. Special Events has since consolidated their various storage facilities and operations into the renovated Armory Building located on N. Missouri Avenue and no longer need the East Avenue facility. Staff has determined that there is no longer a City need for this building and since it is over 55 years old it should be demolished. All the privately owned land surrounding this structure has been cleared and is for sale. Staff is also recommending that the asbestos survey, asbestos removal and demolition be funded from the City Manager’s flexibility funds not to exceed $11,600. The City will obtain quotes and award a contract for the demolition. 5.2 Approve the submission of a grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) for a Recreational Trails Program grant in the amount of $200,000 for the construction of trails within the Lake Chautauqua Equestrian and Nature Preserve. (consent) The current funding cycle for Office of Greenways and Trails grants concludes March 31, 2010. The City has successfully secured this grant in the past and is desirous of submitting a grant application in this next grant cycle. Work Session 2010-03-29 9 The approval of this grant application and the construction of trails within the Lake Chautauqua Equestrian and Nature Preserve is consistent with and required by the Management Plan as approved by the Florida Communities Trust. The City will be required to provide $200,000 in matching funds which are available in CIP 315-93272, Recreation Trails. The grant will allow the City to leverage existing funds allocated to recreational trails in the Capital Improvement Program. Future maintenance of the trails will be provided through the adopt-a-park program volunteers and existing park maintenance staff. There will be no additional FTE requirements. In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the project addresses the School Board property the city purchased instead of the Ruppel property. The city could not come to an agreement with the Ruppels. 5.3 Approve a new Capital Improvement Project 315-93411 entitled, Clearwater Beach Lifeguard Building Renovations, for $455,700, approve funding from unappropriated retained earnings of the parking fund and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) The beach lifeguard building located on Clearwater Beach, just south of Pier 60, is in need of renovations to accommodate the beach lifeguards and their rescue equipment. The existing building was built in excess of 20 years ago and has required constant maintenance to repair weathering issues, aesthetics and plumbing issues. When the Beach Walk project was completed the lifeguard building only received a coat of fresh paint to extend the useful life until additional improvements are made. The building is adjacent to the Beach Walk trail system and does not align with the current improvements in the area. The building needs to be updated and modernized to accommodate the operations of the beach lifeguards as well as all of their equipment. The renovated building will provide enhanced storage areas on the ground floor, staff lockers, work areas, bathroom and showers on the second floor and observation post and staff and planning room on the third floor. The footprint of the building will remain the same. An additional story will be added for improved visibility of the beach operations as well as needed staff operations area increasing overall space from approximately 1800 square feet. to 2280 square feet. Work Session 2010-03-29 10 The building is for city staff only and will not be accessible to the public. For that reason the City will be requesting a waiver of the ADA access requirements to the 2nd and 3rd floors. If approved, a mid-year budget amendment will transfer $455,700 from the unappropriated retained earnings of the Parking Fund to establish this project. The construction contract will be brought to Council for approval, tentatively in August. The allocation of funds for this project can be broken out as follows: Professional Services (design and other services) $43,000 Site Development $5,700 Construction $387,000 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment $20,000 Total $455,700 In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said if the ADA waiver is denied, a lift would have to be installed on the exterior stairwell. The Beach Aquatic Center will not be operating during the summer season. Staff has not met with local businesses regarding the increase in the exterior of building. 5.4 Approve a one-year Aquatic Pool Use Agreement, with automatic one-year renewals upon agreement by both parties, between the City of Clearwater (City) and All Childrens Hospital, Inc. (ACH), to partner in providing the Long Center pool facility and its amenities for the purpose of conducting a pediatric aquatic therapy program and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) All Children’s Hospital has conducted aquatic therapeutic programs at the Long Center for many years. It is ACH’s desire, as well as the City’s, to continue this partnership by approving a more formal Agreement which will protect both ACH and the City. As part of the agreement, ACH will abide by all Long Center rules and regulations as it relates to the use of the aquatic facilities. ACH will have use of the pool on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each Work Session 2010-03-29 11 week from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. including the therapeutic pool and the locker facilities. ACH will pay a license fee of $660.00 per month for the use of the pool. The effective date of the Agreement is retro-active to February 9, 2010. The agreement provides for automatic renewals of one year until either party terminates this Agreement for any reason or at any time. Councilmember George N. Cretekos said he is a consultant for All Childrens Hospital. The City Attorney said an answer will be provided by Wednesday's council meeting as to whether Councilmember George N. Cretekos needs to recuse himself. The Council recessed from 10:50 a.m. to 10:59 a.m. 6. Solid Waste/General Support Services 6.1 Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $364,496.00 to Southern Sewer Equipment Sales of Ft. Pierce, FL for two 2010 International 4300 Cab and Chassis with Tymco Sweeper Bodies in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other governmental bid, authorize lease purchase under the City’s Master Lease Purchase Agreement and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) These Sweepers will be purchased through the Florida Sheriff’s Association and Florida Association of Counties Contract 09-17-0908 and Quote CLR-600-002 and CLR 500X-002. These Sweepers are included in the Garage CIP Replacement List for Budget Year 09/10 and replace G2709 and G2714. G2709, a 2003 Freightliner with Tymco Model 600 Sweeper with 56,110 miles will be replaced with a 2010 4300 International with Tymco Model 600 Sweeper. G2714, a 2003 Freightliner with Tymco Model 600 Sweeper with 53,837 miles will be replaced with a 2010 4300 International with Tymco Model 500X Sweeper. In response to questions, Solid Waste/General Services Assistant Director Rick Carnley said the city has four sweepers. The units run all day every day. If the units are taken out of service for maintenance overhaul, the city will not be able to clean streets. These units cannot be rented. The purchase is funded out of the stormwater fee. Staff was directed to provide cost information for the chassis. Work Session 2010-03-29 12 7. Public Utilities 7.1 Approve an increase to purchase order BR505766 (Contract) for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite with Allied Universal Corporation of Miami, FL, in the amount of $92,556.29 for a new total contract value of $214,056.29 and extend end date from April 1, 2010 to September 13, 2010 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Allied Universal was the low bidder for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite in the City of Stuart, Invitation to Bid 2009-243 for the period September 14, 2009 through September 13, 2010. The subject contract will “piggy-back” the Stuart bid and provide liquid Sodium Hypochlorite for the permanent disinfection system in the Northeast Plant and odor control at all three (3) wastewater plants. The unit cost for the Stuart bid is $0.704/gallon, which is a 3.4% reduction from our current price of $0.729/gallon with the same supplier. Sufficient budget is available to fund FY2010 in the Water & Sewer Utility Fund operating cost center 0421-01351-551000-535-000-0000, WPC Operations. 8. Official Records and Legislative Services 8.1 Elect a Councilmember to serve as Vice-Mayor. The Charter requires, at the first meeting in April, the Council to appoint one of its members as Vice-Mayor. Due to an adjustment in the Council schedule, the meeting that normally would have been held on April 1, 2010 is being held on March 31, 2010. While there is no requirement the appointment be rotated among Councilmembers, it has been Council’s practice to do so. Councilmember Gibson is the current Vice-Mayor. Consensus was to appoint Councilmember John Doran as Vice Mayor. 8.2 Municipal Code Enforcement Board Appointment - Current applicants do not meet requirements for the categories needed, term to be completed October 31, 2010. Consensus was to appoint James E. Strickland. 8.3 Reappoint Joshua Bomstein as the Clearwater Arts Foundation representative and Alex Plisko, Jr. in the architect category to the Public Art and Design Advisory Board with terms to expire March 31, 2014. (consent) Work Session 2010-03-29 13 It was stated that staff anticipates to have an application for the artist representative by Wednesday's meeting. 8.4 Appoint Councilmembers as representatives on Regional and Miscellaneous Boards. Consensus was to appoint Mayor Frank Hibbard to the TDC (Tourist Development Council), Councilmember George N. Cretekos to the American Public Gas Association, and Councilmember Bill Jonson to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and the Tamp Bay Regional Planning Council. 9. Legal 9.1 Adopt Ordinance No. 8148-10 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 3043 Cherry Lane, 3031 Virginia Avenue, 3009 Kentucky Avenue, and 225 Bayview Avenue, together with the abutting right of way, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 9.2 Adopt Ordinance No. 8154-10 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1836 Beverly Circle North into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. 9.3 Adopt Ordinance No. 8155-10 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 1836 Beverly Circle North, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL). 9.4 Adopt Ordinance No. 8156-10 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1836 Beverly Circle North, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Density Residential (LDR). 9.5 Adopt Ordinance No. 8166-10 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2010 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Development Fund, Special Program Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Airpark Fund, Parking Fund, Administrative Services Fund, and Central Insurance Fund. 9.6 Adopt Ordinance No. 8167-10 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2010, to reflect a Work Session 2010-03-29 14 net decrease of $1,381,607. 10. City Manager Verbal Reports 10.1 City Manager Verbal Reports - None. 11. Closing Comments by Mayor It was requested that the Election Schedule be discussed at the next work session. Councilmember Bill Jonson requested an exemption to Council Rules to discuss budget work session follow-up. There was consensus to allow Councilmember Bill Jonson to proceed with the discussion. Councilmember Bill Jonson expressed interest in having a special budget work session before July to discuss use of reserve funds. He questioned how the city demonstrates to the citizens it is operating efficiently and benchmarking against other cities. It was stated that the use of reserve funds should not be discussed until the City Manager presents the budget. Mayor Frank Hibbard said Councilmember Bill Jonson should direct questions regarding use of reserve funds to the Finance Director. It was stated that the City Auditor is involved in benchmarking efforts. 12. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 a.m. 13. Presentation(s) for Council Meeting 12.1 April is Civitan Appreciation Month Proclamation - Richard Fuller, President of the Clearwater Civitan Club 12.2 April is Water Conservation Month Proclamation - Glenn Daniel, Water, Reclaimed & Wastewater Collection Manager 12.3 Updated Determination of Consistency - David Healey, PPC Executive Director and Christopher Mettler, PPC Program Planner 12.4 Lawn Bowling Tournament Presentation 12.5 March is National Nutrition Month Proclamation - Member of the Governor’s Work Session 2010-03-29 15 Council for Physical Fitness, Health and Nutrition for the State of Florida 12.6 The City’s Assistance New Service Center - HEP - Homeless Emergency Project Work Session 2010-03-29 16