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CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 29,2003
Present: Brian J. Aungst
Hoyt P. Hamilton
Whitney Gray
William C. Jonson
Frank Hibbard
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
DS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
First Readinq Ordinance 7183-03 - revise Appendix A. Buildinq Permit Fees. Code of Ordinances.
The Fire and Development & Neighborhood Services departments have jointly proposed
the co-location of the Fire Plans Review function by moving it physically from the Fire Marshal's
Office to the Municipal Services Building. This program involves two full time fire plans reviewers,
certified in accordance with Florida Statutes that empower the Fire Marshal to review all
commercial plans (which includes multiple family residential; single family residential are excluded)
for compliance with the Life Safety Code requirements. The authority remains with the Fire
Marshal, while the daily operations are to be managed by the Building Official within the
Development & Neighborhood Services Department. The benefits are more timely reviews,
effectiveness and efficiency in reviewing building plans and issuing permits from a one-stop
location. The proposal involves a budget of $102,990 for the fire plans review program.
The current proposal includes an 11 % increase in building permit and plan review fees for
commercial projects, that will generate approximately $102,990 of additional revenue to pay for the
fire plans review program.
In the last two fiscal years, the Development & Neighborhood Services Department
received the following in revenues for building plans review and permit fees for commercial
projects:
FYOO/01 :
FY01/02:
Average for last 2 years:
$ 1,037,061
$ 842,679
$ 939,870
Proposed revenues for FY04 for commercial projects: $939,870 +102,990 = $1,042,860.
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The City of Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, Pinellas County Construction Licensing
Board and the Contractors Association have verbally given their support of the proposal in an
effort to provide better service.
It was noted this ordinance provides a reasonable opportunity to streamline the building
permit fee process and save contractors time.
In response to questions, Building Official Kevin Garriott explained how the fees would be
implemented. He said there is no cap on fees. He said staff coordinated this fee structure with
the major user groups and compared the fees with other cities. It was remarked this process also
is customer-service oriented.
ED/HSG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/HOUSING
Consolidated Action Plan Amendments and Approval to use CDBG funds for wavfindina.
(Consent)
The City Commission approved the FY02-03 Action Plan on June 20, 2002. Included in the
Action Plan was the allocation of CDBG funds in the amount of $100,000 for the "Gateway
Facade" program and $185,000 for the "City Real Property Acquisition-Targeted Areas" activity.
After reviewing the priorities that we desired to accomplish in the CRA, we felt that it would
be more useful to reallocate those funds to the Wayfinding project. This allocation of $100,000
was originally intended for facade improvements for the businesses in the Expanded Gateway
area of the CRA. The $185,000 was originally intended and allocated for property acquisition in the
North Greenwood Target Area. The property that was identified for acquisition, as part of the Mt.
Carmel CDC's Elderly Rental project did not come to fruition.
The City will replace the $185,000 in CDBG funds with $185,000 State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (SHIP) program funds to be used for the development costs associated with Mt.
Carmel's planned development. The City has also allocated $260,000 in HOME Investment
Partnership funds towards Mt. Carmel's project. This project is still in the acquisition and site
planning phases.
The use of CDBG funds to assist with the fabrication and installation of the Wayfinding
project would fall under the category of "Public Facilities and Improvements" and would meet the
CDBG National Objective criteria eligibility under "Slum and Blight" conditions (24 CFR
570.208(b)(1)). Some of the key principles for designating an area Slum and Blight, and using
CDBG funds to address those conditions, include:
- The Area has been officially designated.
- The Area has to exhibit physical signs of blight or decay - in the case of the CRA, the
blight and decay is primarily in the area of "Public Improvements" that are in a deteriorating
condition.
- The area has to have defined boundaries.
- The proposed activities using CDBG funds will be limited to addressing those conditions
that caused the slum and blight conditions that contributed to the deterioration.
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The City Manager said on September 18, 2003, the Governor appointed Mr. Carroll to a
four-year term representing the City on the Affordable Housing Study Committee.
In response to a question, Mr. Carroll said the entire $285,000 is going to the wayfinding
project.
Housina Loan Policv (WSO)
Mr. Carroll gave a presentation regarding the City's Housing Loan Policy. He reviewed: 1)
history of housing loan programs; 2) housing and economic development allocations; 3) types of
loans, loan activities, portfolios, and loan restrictions; 4) subordination policy; 5) loan management;
6) loan modification; and 7) loan approval authority.
In response to questions, Mr. Carroll said nonprofit organizations generate referrals to this
service by working with people in the community. He explained how the down payment assistance
program works. Nonprofit organizations help provide down payment assistance and verify income.
He said all homes require that a home inspection be done prior to the sale to resolve outstanding
issues. The rehabilitation program requires that homes also be inspected by the City's Building
Department. Homes that require more than 50% rehabilitation work would not qualify for a loan.
Mr. Carroll said a number of new homes have been built in the South Clearwater area.
FN FINANCE
First Readina Ordinance 7211-03 - amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances 2.322,2.325,2.328,
2.329 and 2.332 reaardina reimbursement and payment of travel costs.
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City travel is currently governed by Section 2.321 through Section 2.332 of the City's Code
of Ordinances. Section 2.325 refers to Florida Statutes 112.061 (6) when it comes to determining
the amounts to reimburse the traveler for meals. These rates are $3 for breakfast, $6 for lunch,
and $12 for dinner, for a total of $21 per day. These rates have not been changed in 22 years and
are not sufficient to reimburse the traveler for expenses incurred.
A State Auditor General (AG) opinion from 1974 stated that a municipality may, pursuant to
the Municipal Home Rule Powers Act, enact per diem and travel allowances that vary from Florida
Statute 112.061. However, a 2003 AG opinion reverses that opinion and states that while a
municipality may legislate on the subject of per diem and subsistence allowances for governmental
travelers, the rates established by 112.061 may not be exceeded.
Legislation was passed this year which enables the City to prescribe it's own rates.
On May 15, 2003, the City Commission approved in concept that the City enact new rates
as those issued and updated by the General Services Administration (GSA) which are the rates
used by federal government travelers. These rates are location specific, and are updated annually
and readily available on the Internet.
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The GSA rates for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) are meant to include meals,
taxes, and tips for meals, baggage carriers, hotel maids, etc. The 2004 GSA daily rates for M&IE
range from $31 - $51 per day, depending on location. That breaks down to breakfast ranging from
$6-$10, lunch from $6 - $12, and dinner from $16-26, plus $3 for incidentals. The City would
continue to reimburse the actual expense for lodging, transportation, tolls, parking and business
related communications. The City has added reimbursement for up to $2.50 per night for
telephone calls home. The traveler would continue to be responsible to only incur those expenses
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that are necessary for the performance of the official business. Excess costs would be the
responsibility of the traveler. Mileage will continue to be paid at the IRS rate (currently $.36/mile).
Finance Director Margie Simmons said if an employee makes a personal call to his/her
home while traveling, they would be reimbursed for $2.50 each night. Staff recommended
purchasing a calling card.
Lease Purchase Contract with SunTrust (Consent)
The City solicited proposals for lease purchase (installment sale) financing for the next
three fiscal years. The bidders bid a percentage of the weekly average index for the three and five
year Constant Maturing Treasury Note (CMT) as published by the Federal Reserve Board. The
following is a summary of the responsive proposals received:
Ashford Capital Corp
Bank of America
GE Capital
Koch Financial
Sun Trust Leasing Corp.
3 Year Term
163.913% of 3 year CMT
65% of 3 year CMT plus 111 bp
181% of 3 year CMT
136% of 3 year CMT
127% of 3 year CMT
5 Year Term
112.5001 % of 5 year CMT
65% of 5 year CMT plus 88bp
137% of 5 year CMT
106% of 5 year CMT
94% of 5 year CMT
With the exception of items that have a three-year useful life such as computer hardware,
software and police cars, the lease purchases will be for five years. The City's cost of capital on
June 13, 2003 using the rate bid by Sun Trust Leasing Corporation would be 1.94% for a three-
year term and 2.14% for a five-year term.
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The current contract, which was bid in 2000, is with Bank of America. The current three-
year rate is 90% of 3 year CMT. The current five-year rate is 88% of 5 year CMT. It is believed that
the substantial drop in interest rates has caused the proposals' relative rate to the CMT to climb.
Approval of this item does not represent a commitment to borrow. Decisions to lease
purchase specific items of equipment must be budgeted for or approved separately in accordance
with the City's purchasing policy.
In response to a question, Controller Bill Kleinsorge said he did not know why the Bank of
America used a different evaluation than the other banks, however staff has converted their
calculations accordingly.
HR HUMAN RESOURCES
Authorize the neootiation of a contract for health insurance with United HealthCare under a fully
insured fundino arranoement for the contract period of January 1. 2004 to December 31.2004. at
a total not to exceed cost of $14.750.000 (this includes both City ($9.925.000) and
employee/retiree/COBRAlOut-of-Area ($4.825.000) premiums). and continue the mental
health/substance abuse and EAP coveraae contract with Bradman/Unipsych at an estimated cost
of $194.000. ($172.000. for current employees and $22.000. for retirees and COBRA) for the
contract period of January 1. 2004 to December 31.2006. maintainina the City's current fundino
strateay.
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The contract with the City's current medical insurance provider, United HealthCare, expires
on December 31,2003. In early 2003, United HealthCare proposed a rate increase not to exceed
19.5% with an increase in prescription co-payments if the City agreed not to go out for RFP. Since
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the City anticipated an increase in excess of 30% and was pleased with the level of service
provided by United HealthCare, the City agreed to this proposal.
The Benefits Committee evaluated various plan changes in an effort to lower the rate
increase further. By a vote of 8 to 7, the Benefits Committee voted to accept the option that would
increase the HMO Standard rates by 10.22% and the HMO Buy-up rates by 19.5%. This option
includes an increase in the co-payments for inpatient and outpatient hospital stays, emergency
room services, ambulance services, urgent care, and prescriptions. Staff and the Benefits
Committee recommend United Healthcare be awarded a one-year contract to provide medical
insurance coverage for calendar year January through December 31, 2004.
Additionally, staff recommends Bradman/Unipsych be awarded a three-year contract to
continue EAP and mental health/substance abuse coverage for City employees and their covered
dependents for January 1, 2004, through December, 2006. This renewal would be without a rate
increase.
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For fiscal year 2004, the City has budgeted approximately $9,760,000 for the City's share
of both medical insurance coverage and EAP/Mental Health/Substance Abuse coverage. The
City's estimated share of these expenses for FY 04, which covers three months of the current
contract and nine months of this proposed contract, is $9,860,000. The difference between
budgeted and actual costs, estimated to be $100,000, will be paid out of the Premium Stabilization
Fund. Costs related to this contract for coverage from October through December 2004,
estimated to be $3,736,000, will be budgeted as part of the fiscal year 2005 budget. Staff also
recommends that the current funding strategy for City contributions to health care of 100% for
HMO Standard "Employee Only," 75% for "Employee plus One," and 68% for "Employee plus
Family," with the same dollar amounts calculated in the HMO Standard plan applied to the tiers in
the HMO Buy-Up, POS Standard, and POS Buy-Up plans be maintained.
In response to a question, Ms. Simmons said approximately 60% of employees have the
Employee Only coverage; 16.5% have elected the Employee Plus One coverage; and 23.5% have
elected the Family coverage.
It was remarked that this proposed increase is just under $30/month for Family coverage.
Staff was complimented for minimizing the overall increases. It was remarked the lion's share of
the increase would be borne by the City.
PR PARKS AND RECREATION
Adopt Res. 03-33 - authorize the execution of a District 7 Off-System Maintenance AQreement and
Letter of Understandino between the City of Clearwater and the State of Florida Department of
Transportation for the purpose of constructino .7 miles of the East/West Trail from the Safety
Harbor city limits to Coopers Bayou Park on the eastern side of Bayshore Boulevard.
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed the design and will construct a .7-
mile section of the Clearwater East-West Trail along the eastern side of Bayshore Boulevard from
the Safety Harbor/Clearwater city limits south to Coopers Bayou. This section was funded through
the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century (TEA-21) administered by and funded by FDOT.
There are no construction or design costs to the City. This project will replace existing sidewalk
along the east side of Bayshore Blvd. with an 8' to 10' - wide asphalt trail.
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Ongoing maintenance of the trail will continue to be the responsibility of the City.
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This resolution specifically authorizes the execution of the associated Maintenance
Agreement
and Letter of Understanding. TEA-21 requires both formal agreements to define the
responsibilities for maintenance of the project and the commitments of the FOOT and the City of
Clearwater with respect to the construction of the project.
In response to questions, Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar explained where
Coopers Bayou Park is located and its proximity to State Road 60. He said discussion is planned
regarding plans for a southern route on the east/west trail. He said the City currently maintains the
sidewalk in the area.
First Readina Ordinance 7194-03 - establish new non-resident fees for non-residents to participate
at City recreation facilities and in City recreation proarams and activities.
On October 18, 1993, the City Commission approved a formula for the purpose of
computing fees for non-residents and established categories for non-residents. The formula
adopted is as follows:
Department O&M Budget ($9,692,626) plus
Indirect Overhead ($754,501) minus
Budgeted Revenue ($2,396,700) equals
Subtotal ($8,050,427) divided by
Population (109,000)
Subtotal ($73.86) plus
$5.00 Capital Recovery Component equals
Non-Resident Yearly Fee ($78.86)
Non-resident fees were last increased in 2000. Since that time, the Parks and Recreation
Department's budgeted expenses and revenues have increased. Based on the formula, the
proposed fees included in the ordinance for non-residents are as follows:
Type of Fee (Cards)* ................... .Current.......Proposed**........ ..Difference
Annual individual card........ ........... .$70.00... ........$80.00............... .$1 0.00
Annual family card (2.5 x annual)...$175.00........$200.00................$25.00
Single season sports fee...... ..........$37.00.. ........ .$42.00.................$5.00
*Annual resident cards are $3.00 per person plus sales tax.
**Plus sales tax
If these fees are approved, there will be an estimated net increase in revenue of $7,500
during FY 2003/2004.
In response to a question, Mr. Dunbar said fees are being charged on an annual basis,
depending upon the purchase date. The new rate impacts the user on the renewal date. Mr.
Dunbar explained how the play pass works for nonresidents.
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Adopt Res. 03-34 - enter into an Urban and Community Forestry Grant Memorandum of
Aareement with the State of Florida Department of Aariculture and Consumer Services. Division of
Forestry.
In 2002, the Urban Forestry Division received $15,000 in grant funds from the Florida
Division of Forestry due to the successful submission of an Urban and Community Forestry Grant.
The funds will be used to conduct a comprehensive tree inventory that will be entered into and
managed by a Geographical Information System (GIS) based asset management tool. The
inventory management system will support the City's initiative to inventory all City infrastructure
through the asset management program. The new GIS based tree inventory management system
will replace the existing DOS based program.
The first phase will inventory trees located on all public properties from Highland Avenue to
the west. That inventory is scheduled for completion by mid-summer of 2004.
The Urban Forestry Division will apply for $15,000 in Urban and Community Forestry Grant
funds again this year. If successful, the funds will be used to assist with conducting phase two of
the new inventory. Phase two will inventory trees located on all public properties between Tampa
Bay and Highland Avenue and from Union Street to the city limits to the south and east of
Highland Avenue. The second phase of the inventory is scheduled for completion by mid-summer
of 2005.
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The third and final phase will inventory the remaining trees located on public lands within
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City of Clearwater, principally in the Countryside area, and is scheduled for completion by
mid-summer of 2006. Next year the Division will apply for grant funds to assist with phase
three of the inventory.
Phase one of the inventory will be completed by an urban forestry consultant firm. The
consultants will train City Urban Forestry personnel to collect and enter tree inventory data. Phase
two and three will be completed in-house by Urban Forestry Division personnel. Grant funds will
allow the Division to hire contract tree trimmers to assist the forestry operations while selected
Division personnel conduct the inventory.
It was remarked that this is a great opportunity for public involvement.
First Readina Ordinance 7192-03 - provide a revised waterina schedule for all types of water to
parallel the Southwest Florida Water Manaaement District rescission of Executive Order SWF 01-
18 and adopt the current water use restrictions contained in Chapter 40D-22. F.A.C.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has the authority to
establish water use restrictions based on "Best Management Practices", current hydrogeological
conditions, and as contained in Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C. SWFWMD determined those conditions
warrant a modification of the current restrictions to promote and require water conservation during
times of average and above average rainfall as well as during declared water shortages, and, has
rescinded Executive Order SWF 00-18.
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City staffs recommendation is in support of SWFWMD's efforts of "Year-Round Water
Conservation Measures".
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The permanent restrictions are officially referred to as "Year-Round Water Conservation
Measures" and have been rewritten and codified by the District in the modified version of Rule
400-22 as published for adoption in the Florida Administrative Weekly on July 11, 2003.
The highlights of the rule are as follows:
a) Even numbered addressed such as 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and the letters A-through-M may water
on Tuesdays and/or Saturdays.
b) Odd Numbered addresses such as 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and the letters N-through-Z may water
on Wednesdays and/or Sundays.
c) All irrigation shall be prohibited between the hours of 1 0:00A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
In response to a question, Assistant City Manager Garry Brumback said this would align
the City with the County's process. Public Utilities Director Andy Neff said this ordinance would go
into effect upon adoption.
In response to a question, Water Superintended Louis Badami said the County has
resolved their water pressure issues. He said the language in this ordinance came verbatim from
SWFWMD's regulations. In response to a question, Mr. Neff said the reduction in water usage in
the data provided is most probably due to increased rainfall in 2003 rather than the one day a
week watering schedule. He said regulations regarding wells remain the same.
Accept a Utility Easement dated June 30. 2003 conveyed by Brown-19. LLC over and across a
1403 sa. ft. portion of Pinellas County Parcel 17-29-16-00000-220-0100. aka Drew 19 Shoppina
Center. (Consent)
The Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) new Drew Street overpass and
interchange construction project has terminated direct U. S. 19 access for the Pinellas County
Public Works Yard and businesses located north of Drew Street and east of U. S. Highway 19.
The FOOT project includes construction of a new access road to these County and
business operations. A Pinellas County Traffic Operations Division warrant study recommended
installation of a signal at the planned intersection of the new access road with Drew Street directly
across from the Drew 19 Shopping Center. A permanent mast arm type signal and signal cabinet
will be constructed within existing Drew Street right-of-way.
The subject easement grant will facilitate installation and operation of Inductive Loop
Detectors and related electrical services at the shopping center entrance that will govern signal
operation. The easement grant also provides for installation of a temporary signal pole and
support guy until the new access road is completed, following which the permanent mast arm will
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installed.
Concern was expressed the location of the traffic signal has the potential to back up traffic
under the overpass. Assistant Director of Engineering AI Carrier said it coincides with the first
entrance of the Best Buy complex from an easterly approach. It is similar to the southern
approach towards the Countryside Mall.
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Traffic Operations Manager Paul Bertels said this is an access road, not a frontage road.
The MPO has requested that another evaluation be done once the interchange is complete. Staff
will provide a rendering of the area surrounding the access road.
Adopt Res. 03-37 - support the levy of a one-cent local option qas tax, called the ninth-cent. to be
effective January 2005, for the purpose of fundina the countywide Adaptive Traffic Manaaement
System (A TMS) and Intelliaent Transportation System (ITS) and Res. 03-38 - support the levy of
an additional five cents local option aas tax, to be effective January 2005 and to be distributed
countywide for the improvement of the transportation system.
The Board of County Commissioners is presenting two resolutions to the City Commission
for consideration relating to a proposed fuel tax increase. This will be brought forward for your
consideration in October. The first resolution deals with enacting an additional five cents of Local
Option Gas Tax (LOGT) effective January 2005. The second resolution is the 9th cent Fuel Tax,
which would be devoted to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) deployment and operations.
This 9th cent would also be effective January 2005. Along with the enactment of the resolutions is
the issue of the proper sharing formula for the generated revenue. The current LOGT of 6 cents is
shared on a 75/25 percent split with the county receiving the first 75% and the 24 municipalities
splitting the remaining 25% based on population. Clearwater's population percentage is 16.86.
The current discussion is leaning toward four possible scenarios. They are 75/25%,
66.6/33.3%, 60/40% and 50/50%. County's estimate for Clearwater's share in each of these
scenarios based on 2002 population figures is as follows:
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75/25%:
66.6/33.3%:
60/40%:
50/50%:
$ 700,000
$ 1,000,000
$1,150,000
$ 1,500,000
These figures reflect that Clearwater will receive 16.86% of the municipal dollars. It should
be noted that whatever funding share is adopted for the new five-cent LOGT could also be applied
to the existing 6 cent LOGT when it expires in February 2007. County has indicated that a lower
percentage than 75% as the County's share could require municipalities to contribute more to their
share of County projects planned for that municipality (Le., Belcher Road).
The extension of the existing six-cent LOGT would continue to fund existing programs
already in the pipeline. Pinellas County's share is used to fund maintenance projects. The City's
share funds major intersection improvements and traffic calming projects. Extension of this
existing 6 cent LOGT could require a third resolution. The current Clearwater share of this six-
cents is $900,180 per year.
The new five-cent levy would fund programs including capacity enhancement, preservation
and protection of road and bridge infrastructure, community enhancement projects and economic
development projects. The County has identified Gulf Blvd. as it's leading project for these funds.
Clearwater's share could be spent on beach streetscape projects (Beach Walk) and/or downtown
streetscape projects. Examples of projects identified by the County in Clearwater would be Belcher
Road from Druid Road to Sunset Point Road, Highland Avenue from Druid Road south, Belleair
Road from Missouri Avenue to Alternate U.S. 19 and Old Coachman Road from Drew Street to
Sunset Point Road.
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The 9th cent levy would be used for capacity optimization namely A TMS/lTS deployment
as well as operation and maintenance of the ATMS corridors such as Gulf to Bay and U.S. 19.
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This funding would be used exclusively by the county and would generate approximately $3.6M
per year or $35M bonded out over 20 years.
Public Works Administrator Mashid Arasteh said there was a change to the schedule in the
Commission's packet. The decision regarding the gas tax would be postponed until December
2003 or January 2004.
County Administrator Steve Spratt said the County Commission decided not to have a
deadline other than the statutory deadline of July 1 st for implementation if the tax is approved in
January. A meeting is scheduled with County Commissioner on October 10th to gain input from
citizens and municipalities. He said three public meetings are scheduled to explain how the tax
would solve unfunded transportation needs. The County wants to determine how the cities are
using revenues.
It was remarked the Council of Mayors is adamant about a SO/50 percent split between the
County and municipalities. It was remarked that citizens want to know why the Penny for Pinellas
cannot take care of these transportation needs. Mr. Spratt said the County's presentation at public
meetings would address how Penny for Pinellas funds have been spent. In response to a
question, Mr. Spratt the existing gas tax was adopted in 1997. It was remarked there is a proposal
in the legislature to allow the County to put an inflation factor in the tax proposal.
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It was remarked the six cent tax would be for maintenance needs, whereas the five cent
would be for the infrastructure related to local comp plans. It was suggested the County and the
City have dialogue to determine how the County came up with priority projects for Clearwater. Mr.
Spratt said the City Manager was asked to review a list of candidate projects to see if Clearwater's
priorities are different than the County's. Mr. Spratt said the County prioritizes projects based on
safety hazards, congestion, etc.
Concern was expressed regarding how this proposed tax interfaces with the Pinellas
Mobility issues and tax. Mr. Spratt said there are no mass transit projects in the list of candidate
projects. The County will meet with the PST A regarding identifying funds for transit use. The
proposed gas tax would address roadway infrastructure and beautification issues. Local matches
need to be identified.
It was remarked that the PMI (Pinellas Mobility Initiative) Task Force has preliminarily
identified a transit surtax. It was felt some projects should be state projects. Mr. Spratt said the
County envisions the state being a funding partner. The State is looking for counties to help with
dollars to get project done sooner. Mr. Spratt said improvements would not necessarily trigger
more development, but would address transportation development and avoid spending dollars to
catch up with needs. It was remarked citizens want to see dollars going toward mobility projects
rather than beautification efforts.
Concern was expressed that taking the ITS project out of the municipalities' hands may
affect the standards and priorities that each City has in their individual municipalities. It was felt
more discussion regarding the ITS is needed
In response to a question, Mr. Spratt said Highland Avenue is a County road, however
traffic control is the responsibility of the jurisdiction.
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This item was pulled.
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ORLS OFFICIAL RECORDS/LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Appoint three (3) members to a three (3) year term to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board.
(Consent)
City Clerk Cyndie Goudeau said the two members eligible are willing to be reappointed.
Discussion ensued and consensus was to place Richard Avichouser on the Consent
Agenda along with the two members who are willing to be reappointed.
Appoint one (1) member to the Environmental Advisory Board to complete term to 08/31/2004.
(Consent)
Commissioner Gray recommended Ms. Carlough be considered for appointment to this
board.
Consensus was to place Norma Carlough's name on the Consent Agenda for Thursday.
Other Commission Action
Commissioner Jonson said he represented the City at the Suncoast League of
Municipalities.
Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 11 :00 a.m.
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