04/18/2013
CITY COUNCIL MEEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 18, 2013
Present: Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
Also Present: William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City
Clerk, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague - Official
Records and Legislative Services Coordinator.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order - Mayor George N. Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation - Fr. Bob Swick/Police Chaplain from Ukrainian Orthodox
Catholic Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Bill Jonson
4. Presentations - Given.
4.1 Service Awards
The April 2013 Employee of the Month was presented to Parking Enforcement Officer
Norton McGiffin IV.
4.2 Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation, April 2013 - Mike Carroll,
SunCoast Regional Director of the Department of Children and Families.
4.3 Clearwater Fire and Rescue Local 1158 Appreciation Month Proclamation, April
2013 - Lt. Patrick Conrey with Clearwater Fire and Rescue
4.4 National Crime Victims Week Proclamation, April 21-23, 2013 - Yolanda Cowart,
Founder of the Springtime Club
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4.5 Arbor Day Proclamation, April 27, 2013 - Chuck Porthouse, Parks and Rec.
4.6 Pinellas County Economic Development Presentation - Mike Meidel, Dir. Pinellas
County Economic Development
Mr. Meidel provided an overview on current state of local economy and reviewed the
economic trends in Pinellas County.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the April 4, 2013 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved toapprove the minutes of the April 4, 2013 City
Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
Anne Garris, Donna Eliason, Julie Chandler, Linda Owens, Helena Hughberger,
and Dwight Gilbert
supported additional funding in next year’s budget to extend
operations year round at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center/Pool/Library.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential
Low (RL), Preservation (P) and Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning
Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation
(P) districts for 1861 and 1880 Diane Drive; 1744 Evans Drive; 1716 and 1733
Grove Drive; 1765 Lucas Drive; 1806 Marilyn Drive; 1848 and 1851 Skyland
Drive; 2720 and 2724 Morningside Drive; and 2724 and 2728 Woodring Drive
(all parcels are located in Section 05, Township 29 South, Range 16 East); and
pass Ordinances 8392-13, 8393-13 and 8394-13 on first reading. (ATA2013-
01001)
The City of Clearwater Planning and Development Department identified an area
within the Clearwater Planning Area with a large concentration of properties with
Agreements to Annex (ATAs) that are eligible for annexation. These properties
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are located east of U.S. Highway 19, north of State Road 590 and south of Sunset
Point Road. Subdivisions in this area include Virginia Grove Terrace and Carlton
Terrace. The Department identified a total of 189 properties in this area that could
be annexed through a phased approach over the next several years, and to date
146 properties have been annexed.
This application, which has been identified as Phase E of the overall annexation
project, includes 13 of the 189 properties. Current or previous owners of these
properties entered into ATAs between 1983 and 2011 to obtain sanitary sewer
service. The Planning and Development Department is initiating this project to
bring the properties into the City’s jurisdiction in compliance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the agreements. The Phase E properties are occupied by
13 detached dwellings on 2.57 acres of land.
It is proposed that approximately 1.64 acres of right-of-way throughout this area
on Woodring Drive, Grove Drive, Lucas Drive, Marilyn Drive, Skyland Drive, and
Terrace Drive right-of-way not currently within the city limits also be annexed
(please refer to the attached annexation map for the specific locations). It is
proposed that the 13 properties be assigned a future land use map designation of
Residential Low (RL). A major drainage ditch traverses one of these properties
(1744 Evans Drive) for which the Preservation (P) and Drainage Feature Overlay
designations are proposed consistent with the ditch boundaries. It is proposed
that all parcels be assigned the zoning designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District. In addition, it is proposed the property with the
drainage ditch also be assigned the Preservation (P) zoning category.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
The properties currently receive sanitary sewer service from the City and
water service from Pinellas County. Collection of solid waste will be
provided by the City. The properties are located within Police District III and
service will be administered through the district headquarters located at
2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will
be provided to these properties by Station 48 located at 1700 Belcher
Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the properties with solid
waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service will continue to be
provided by Pinellas County. The proposed annexations will not have an
adverse effect on public facility levels of service; and
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The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Policy A.7.1.3: Invoke agreements to annex where properties located within
enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 171.
Objective A.6.4: Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community Development
Code.
Objective A.7.2: Diversify and expand the City’s tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning
Area.
The proposed Residential Low (RL), Preservation (P) and Drainage
Feature Overlay Future Land Use Map categories are consistent with the
current Countywide Plan designation of the properties. The Residential
Low (RL) designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5.0
units per acre. The Preservation (P) and Drainage Feature Overlay
categories proposed to be applied to one property (1744 Evans Drive)
recognize the watershed and drainage feature on the property. The
proposed zoning districts to be assigned to the properties are the Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District and Preservation (P) District.
The uses of the subject properties are consistent with the uses allowed in
the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. All of the properties
meet the minimum dimensional requirements of the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District; therefore, the proposed annexation is
consistent with the Countywide Plan, Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, and
Clearwater Community Development Code; and
The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
boundaries along at least one property boundary; therefore, the
annexations are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use
Map designations of Residential Low (RL), Preservation (P) and Drainage Feature
Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) and Preservation (P) districts for 1861 and 1880 Diane Drive; 1744 Evans
Drive; 1716 and 1733 Grove Drive; 1765 Lucas Drive; 1806 Marilyn Drive; 1848 and
1851 Skyland Drive; 2720 and 2724 Morningside Drive; and 2724 and 2728 Woodring
Drive (all parcels are located in Section 05, Township 29 South, Range 16 East). The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Ordinance 8392-13 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8392-13 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8393-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8393-13 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8394-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8394-13 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said the zoning ordinance may not be heard
until after the land use ordinance, which must be heard after the annexation ordinance.
7.2 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Low
(RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1825 Carlton Drive (Lot 4, Block C, Carlton Terrace in
Section 5, Township 29 South, Range 16 East); and pass Ordinances 8389-13,
8390-13 and 8391-13 on first reading. (ANX2013-01002)
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This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.176-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the east
side of Carlton Drive, approximately 233 feet south of Woodring Drive. The
applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid
waste service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and is
contiguous to existing City boundaries to the west. It is proposed that the property
be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) and a
zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
The property currently receives water service from the City. The closest sanitary
sewer line is located in the adjacent Carlton Drive right-of-way. The applicant has
paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees and is aware of the additional
costs to extend City sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will be
provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III
and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851
N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided
to this property by Station 48 located at 1700 N. Belcher Road. The City has
adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police,
fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on
public facilities and their levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective
of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater, compact
urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted through
application of the Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City’s tax base through the annexation
of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family
residential properties upon request.
The proposed RL Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the current
Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of five units per acre. The proposed zoning district to
be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the property exceeds the District’s minimum dimensional
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requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the
Countywide Plan and the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Community
Development Code; and
The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries to
the west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter
171.044.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan
Designation of Residential Low (RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1825 Carlton Drive (Lot 4, Block C, Carlton
Terrace in Section 5, Township 29 South, Range 16 East). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8389-13 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8389-13 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8390-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8390-13 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8391-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8391-13 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
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"Nays": None.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 8383-13 on second reading, vacating that certain 40-foot
platted right-of-way abutting and lying east of Lots 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18,
dedicated and described in the Plat titled Elysium Phase 1 as recorded in Plat
Book 93, Pages 41-46, public records of Pinellas County, Florida, subject to
conditions.
Ordinance 8383-13 was presented and read by title only.
Real Estate Services Coordinator Chuck Lane said the developer and the neighborhood
have reached a compromise. The developer has revised the site plan, which no longer
calls for the use of Landmark Drive.
Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze moved to adopt Ordinance 8383-13 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
9. Consent Agenda – Approved as submitted, less Items 9.4 and 9.5
9.1 Approve request from 1409 Alpine Road, LLC to sell 4 condominium units at
$117,000, write-off remainder of HOME loan balance estimated at $401,131.54,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.2 Approve renewal of the City’s Statutory Death Benefits Policy with The Hartford
Financial Services Group, providing accidental death and disability coverages for
all full-time Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, and applicable
Administrators, for the two-year period retroactive to October 1, 2012 and
continuing through September 30, 2014, at a cost of $21,818, pre-paid for the
two-year period. (consent)
9.3 Accept a Modification of Deed granted by U.S. Home Corporation, former
owners of real property currently owned by the City for use as the Countryside
Recreation Center. (consent)
9.4 Award a contract (purchase order) to Landscape Structures Inc. of Delano, MN
for the construction and installation of a one of a kind Sand Castle Playground
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and Welcome sign at Pier 60 Park for $438,881 and approve the transfer of
$100,000 from unappropriated retained earnings to CIP 315-93624 Pier 60 Park
Repair and Improvement at mid-year, to construct a military flag plaza to be
located in Pier 60 Park. (consent)
See below.
9.5 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested City fees and service charges
for Fiscal Year 2013/14 special events, including five annual City events and
fourteen City co-sponsored events, at an estimated General Fund cost of
$382,685 ($24,300 cash contributions and $358,385 in-kind contributions) and
Enterprise Fund cost and fee waiver of $86,410, for the purposes of Fiscal Year
2013/14 departmental budget submittals. (consent)
See below.
9.6 Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $253,497.00 to RingPower of Riverview,
FL for one Caterpillar M322 Hydraulic Excavator, Wheeled Type, 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 the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.7 Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $303,520.10 to Rush Truck Center of
Tampa, FL for one Peterbilt Model 320 chassis with E-Z Pack CFL 35 Cubic
Yard Body, 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 the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
9.8 Approve a $252,000.00 Blanket Purchase Order, from May 1, 2013 through April
30, 2014, to Water Specialists Technologies LLC, of Sanford, FL for the
purchase of copper precipitant TR-50, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
9.9 Approve a Blanket Purchase Order to T. Wayne Hill Trucking, Inc., of Bartow, FL
in the amount of $1,636,000.08 for biosolids services for a one-year period with
two optional annual extensions, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
9.10 Approve Change Order 2 to Layne Inliner, LLC in the amount of $420,000.00 for
sanitary sewer line cleaning and inspection at various locations throughout the
City of Clearwater for a new contract total of $1,620,000.00; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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9.11 Approve Parking Consultant of Record contracts with Kimley-Horn and
Associates; TimHaahs; and Walker Parking Consultants for a period of three
years, commencing April 22, 2013, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
9.12 Award a contract to Steves Excavating and Paving Inc. of Clearwater, Florida,
for Tropic Hills Stormwater Outfall Project Phase III (11-0040-EN), in the amount
of $1,449,371.28, which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance
with the plans and specifications and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
9.13 Appoint Carolyn Byrd and Karen Cunningham to the Public Art and Design
Board with terms to expire April 30, 2017 and appoint Neale A. Stralow to the
Public Art and Design Board to fill the remainder of an unexpired term to expire
February 28, 2014.
9.14 Approve the 2013 Federal Legislative Package.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Consent Agenda, less
Items 9.4 and 9.5, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9.4 Award a contract (purchase order) to Landscape Structures Inc. of Delano, MN
for the construction and installation of a one of a kind Sand Castle Playground
and Welcome sign at Pier 60 Park for $438,881 and approve the transfer of
$100,000 from unappropriated retained earnings to CIP 315-93624 Pier 60 Park
Repair and Improvement at mid-year, to construct a military flag plaza to be
located in Pier 60 Park. (consent)
In Fiscal Year 2010/11, the City Council approved a new Capital Improvement
Project for $510,000 to fund repairs and improvements to Pier 60 Park. The
scope of the project included the repair of existing seating wall, site furniture,
ground renovation, walkways, irrigation repairs, special event layout
improvements in order to make the park consistent with the major improvement
made in the Beach Walk project as well as the addition of a new concept in play
structures that will become a focal spot on the beach.
The purchase of the sandcastle playground and entry sign will become that focal
point for all persons visiting Clearwater Beach and become a prime photo
opportunity for all visitors to the beach and Pier 60 Park.
In time staff believes it will be a prime quality tourist attraction and a destination
place for visitors and residents. The playground is unique in that the main
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structures are constructed from concrete and is designed to withstand the harsh
beach weather with little to no maintenance. It is colorful and full of unique play
areas that allow children to explore the wonders of a life-size sand castle,
including a main central tower and a portion of the sand castle being washed
away with the tide. Staff is recommending the purchase from Landscape
Structures Inc. as a sole source item as all playground manufactures design and
make equipment that while similar is unique to their product line and not
competitive. The City has traditionally purchased equipment from various
vendors in order to take advantage of special pricing and quality designs. If
approved, it will take approximately 4 months for construction and delivery with
installation scheduled for September of this year. Additional funding is being
requested in this project to construct a military flag plaza in Pier 60 Park at the
end of State Road 60 and the roundabout to honor all of the branches of the
military. While the plaza has not been fully designed, it will incorporate the same
type of coquina style material used for the doughboy statues at the beginning of
the Memorial Causeway Bridge. If approved, funds will be transferred at mid-
year from unappropriated retained earnings.
It was suggested that funding for the playground equipment be taken from the parking
fund instead of the general fund revenue. It was stated that parking fund dollars be
used for parking facilities or parking related facilities.
A concern was expressed that the businesses on Clearwater Beach may not support
the playground component.
Four individuals spoke in opposition. One individual expressed support for a smaller
version of the playground castle and two individuals requested the item be continued to
allow the community to review the project and provide feedback. One individual
questioned the project’s cost.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the existing
playground will not be removed. No green space will be removed to accommodate for
the proposed playground. The sand castle is designed for ages five through twelve.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to award a contract (purchase order) to
Landscape Structures Inc. of Delano, MN for the construction and installation of a one
of a kind Sand Castle Playground and Welcome sign at Pier 60 Park for $438,881 and
approve the transfer of $100,000 from unappropriated retained earnings to CIP 315-
93624 Pier 60 Park Repair and Improvement at mid-year, to construct a military flag
plaza to be located in Pier 60 Park. The motion was duly seconded.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding lack of public support.
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Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to continue Item 9.4 to May 1, 2013. The motion
was duly seconded. Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, and
Councilmembers Bill Jonson and Jay Polglaze voted “Aye”; Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito voted “Nay”.
Motion carried.
9.5 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested City fees and service charges
for Fiscal Year 2013/14 special events, including five annual City events and
fourteen City co-sponsored events, at an estimated General Fund cost of
$382,685 ($24,300 cash contributions and $358,385 in-kind contributions) and
Enterprise Fund cost and fee waiver of $86,410, for the purposes of Fiscal Year
2013/14 departmental budget submittals. (consent)
According to City Council Policy 4M, Special Event Fees, there shall be an annual
review of City sponsored/co-sponsored events during the budget process. An
agenda item approving co-sponsorship and level of support for these events will
be brought before the City Council at the beginning of the budget process each
fiscal year. In the event additional money is requested beyond what is included
in the approved budget, City Council approval will be needed. Staff
recommended level of cash and in-kind contributions to be included in the various
departmental budgets for Fiscal Year 2013/14 for City sponsored and co-
sponsored special events, which includes 34 additional special events requiring
some type of in-kind support from the Parks and Recreation Special Events
Division during Fiscal Year 2013/14. It should be noted, that this represents an
increase of $18,520 in General Fund support from Fiscal Year 2012/13 and a total
decrease in Enterprise fund support of $17,780.
The increase in General Fund is due primarily to:
Overall 3% increase in salaries
Fire service increasing staffing levels to meet National Best Practice
Standards
Police support of Tri Rock increase based upon operating the event for one
year
The decrease in enterprise funds is for adjustments made for the Tri Rock event
with reductions in lost parking revenue and a reduction of sanitation costs for Tri
Rock event. The overall Tri Rock level of support remains the same. Cash
Requests of $24,300 is the same as Fiscal Year 2012: Clearwater Veterans
Alliance ($5,000), Clearwater Jazz Holiday ($14,550), and the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day March and Rally ($4,750). For Council's consideration, the following four
events are requesting City support and co-sponsorship for Fiscal Year 2013/14.
1. Light It Up Clearwater - The Clearwater Beach Chamber has requested
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$10,000 in cash support for fireworks to support events on Clearwater Beach.
(Increase $10,000 cash, 500 in attendance)
2. Christmas Boat Parade - This event has been held in Clearwater for many
years and continues to grow. In order to accommodate more people viewing the
event from Coachman Park, staff is requesting $825 in additional in kind support
for portalets, security, police and marketing. (Increase $825 operating budgets,
3,000 in attendance)
3. Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week - The Clearwater Beach Chamber of
Commerce is requesting $2550 in total in kind services including police security,
parking services, dumpsters, barricades and barricade trailer, in-kind marketing
support and tent inspection. Funds raised to benefit local non-profits like
Clearwater Marine Aquarium. (Increase $2,550 operating budgets, 3,000 in
attendance)
4. Run/Walk for Willa - This event is a fundraising event for the Willa Carson
Health and Wellness Center. Last year's event had less than 50 participants. In-
kind service of $3,100 representing police security, sound tech and equipment,
chairs, tables, staging and in-kind marketing support is being requested ($3,100
operating budgets, 350 anticipated attendance).
At the April 15 2013 work session, there was council consensus to not fund
requests for Light it Up Clearwater and Run/Walk for Willa. Staff was directed to
fund the Christmas Boat Parade and limit funding for the Clearwater Beach
Restaurant Week to parking waiver fees.
Two individuals spoke in support of the Run/Walk for Willa funding request.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested
City fees and service charges for Fiscal Year 2013/14 special events, including five
annual City events and fourteen City co-sponsored events, at an estimated General
Fund cost of $382,685 ($24,300 cash contributions and $358,385 in-kind contributions)
and Enterprise Fund cost and fee waiver of $86,410, for the purposes of Fiscal Year
2013/14 departmental budget submittals. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
In response to a question, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the
estimated cost to provide in-kind services for the Run/Walk for Willa event is $3,100.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to reconsider Item 9.5. The motion was duly
seconded. Mayor George N. Cretekos and Councilmembers Bill Jonson and Jay
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Polglaze voted ”Aye”; Vice Mayor Paul Gibson and Councilmember Doreen Hock-
DiPolito voted “Nay”.
Motion carried.
A concern was expressed that the Run/Walk for Willa event is a worthy cause that has
not had the opportunity to stand on its own and needs city assistance.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to add $3,100 for in-kind contributions for the
Run/Walk for Willa event. The motion failed for lack of second.
A concern was expressed regarding the amount requested for in-kind contributions and
impact it would have on other new run/walk events.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested
City fees and service charges for Fiscal Year 2013/14 special events, including five
annual City events and fourteen City co-sponsored events, at an estimated General
Fund cost of $382,685 ($24,300 cash contributions and $358,385 in-kind contributions)
and Enterprise Fund cost and fee waiver of $86,410, for the purposes of Fiscal Year
2013/14 departmental budget submittals. The motion was duly seconded. Mayor
George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson and Councilmembers Doreen Hock-
DiPolito and Bill Jonson voted “Aye”; Councilmember Jay Polglaze voted “Nay”.
Motion carried.
City Manager Reports
10. Other Items on City Manager Reports
10.1 Authorize the execution of Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement (JPA)
Number 1 between the City of Clearwater and the State of Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT); approve transferring $6,215.16 from Airpark Retained
Earnings to cover the City 20% match for Airpark improvements, and adopt
Resolution 13-07.
On April 2, 2009, the City Council approved a contract with FDOT to provide
$166,799.00 in funding at 100% to install new security fencing, cameras, digital
recorders, card readers, and signage at the Clearwater Airpark.
There is $24,860.66 left in the agreement and FDOT has agreed to allow the
funds to be used for remaining Airpark improvements, if the City provides
$6,215.16 as a 20% match. This will bring the agreement total up to
$173,014.16.
FDOT will provide $24,860.66 (80%) reimbursable funding and the City will pay
$6,215.16 (20%) of project costs from Airpark retained earnings.
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Upon execution of the JPA, a mid-year amendment will transfer $6,215.16 of
Airpark Fund reserves to capital project 315-94858, Airpark Security
Improvements to fund the City’s share.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to authorize the execution of Supplemental Joint
Participation Agreement (JPA) Number 1 between the City of Clearwater and the State
of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); approve transferring $6,215.16 from
Airpark Retained Earnings to cover the City 20% match for Airpark improvements. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 13-07 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen Hock-
DiPolito moved to adopt Resolution 13-07. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
11. City Manager Verbal Reports
11.1 City Manager Verbal Reports
Update on Rustlewood Condos Concerns
Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said in response to a concern raised at the April
4, 2013 council meeting, a code inspector visited the property and met with the
Countryside Mall representatives to discuss the concerns raised by Rustlewood
Condos. The construction trailers have been moved closer to the JCPenny site, excess
dumpsters have been removed, and a fenced was installed. Ms. Silverboard said the
Mall would be cited for any observed violations and that the two sections of fence
separating the medical offices from the condo property need to be replaced.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor George N. Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
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13. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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