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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 22, 2001
Present:
Brian J. Aungst
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Ed Hart
F. David Hemerick
Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-M ayor /Comm i ssioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner-elect
Commissioner-elect
Commissioner-elect
Also present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
Interim City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The invocation
was offered by Reverend Ed Ayers of Trinity Presbyterian Church. The Mayor led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
Farewell ceremonies were conducted for Commissioners Johnson, Clark, and
Hemerick.
The meeting recessed from 6:33 to 6:46 p.m.
Swearing-in ceremonies were held for Commissioners-elect Gray, Hamilton, and
Jonson. The Oath of Office was administered to each.
The meeting recessed from 6:52 to 7:01 p.m.
ITEM #3 - Service Awards
Two service awards were presented to City employees.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards - None.
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. ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) Certificate of Appreciation to City for sponsoring/supporting First Florida African
American Heritage Celebration held 2/23-24/01
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Randolf Lightfoot, President of the Pinellas County African American History
Museum, and Sandra Rooks, Vice-President, presented a certificate of appreciation to the
City for sponsoring the First Florida African American Heritage Celebration held February 23
and 24, 2001.
ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Hart moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March
1, 2001, and the special meeting of March 14, 2001, as recorded and submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk to each Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the AClenda
Jack Alvord recommended Ed Hart for Vice-Mayor. He said Historic Bayview has
had to fight for its identity. He requested the Commission represent all the people.
John Doran distributed copies of the 1990 Beach Blue Ribbon Task Force Report
and said those plans and current redevelopment plans have similar elements. He said a
delegation from the beach Chamber of Commerce went to Sweden to talk to tourist
agents. He welcomed the new Commissioners.
Early Sorenson thanked Mayor Aungst and Commissioners Hart and Hemerick for
voting against a development application in the Historic Bayview neighborhood. He
recommended Ed Hart as Vice-Mayor. He recommended increasing the Commission's
salaries. He suggested engineering staff submit signed forms indicating their agreement or
disagreement with applications.
Ric Ortega thanked the Neighborhood Services Department for doing a wonderful
job.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Public HearinCl & First Readinq Ord. #6680-01 - Amendments to Community
Development Code (re: Residential Infill Development Standards and Flexibility Criteria; off-
street parking for self storage; maximum development potential; alternate member to CDB)
There are several amendments to the Community Development Code that both
clarify and streamline existing language. Specifically, the dock and news rack regulations
have been significantly revised. In addition, there are several other amendments that have
been proposed: 1) Regulations regarding residential infill projects in the Low Density
Residential and Low Medium Density Residential Zoning Districts; 2) refinement of parking
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requirements for self-storage facilities to be based on the number of storage units instead
of land area; 3) allowance of approved special area plans to govern development potential
in the Tourist District; 4) adoption of design standards in Beach by Design for the land
within the Tourist District governed by the plan; 5) reorganization of dock provisions,
including administrative changes, the addition of provisions for commercial and multi-use
docks and deviations for new docks based on specific criteria; 6) reorganization of
newsrack provisions, including reducing the separation requirement between modular
newsracks, permitting 2 metal newsracks side by side, regulating color of newsracks on
public property, advertising restrictions, and compliance with design guidelines in the
Tourist and Downtown Zoning Districts, and 7) addition of alternate member to the
Community Development Board.
The Community Development Board reviewed the proposed ordinance at its regularly
scheduled meeting on February 20, 2001, and recommended approval of the ordinance.
Planning Director Ralph Stone said per the Commission's direction at the last Work
Session, staff removed the dock and newsrack provisions in this ordinance. Mr. Stone
reviewed the scriveners errors that were amended. City Attorney Pam Akin said the
amendments could be made prior to first reading.
In response to a question, Mr. Stone said staff struggled with the zero setback
provision. Staff feels that provision is appropriate with the understanding that it recognizes
the existing character of the neighborhood. A number of specific criteria also must be met.
He said staff added a provision under the flexible residential infill criteria that single family
detached dwellings are the only permitted use eligible for residential infill project
application. In the LDR District under flexible standard development, staff felt it
appropriate to measure parking by units instead of spaces.
One person spoke in support of staff review of residential infil!.
One person spoke in opposition to parking for non-residential uses being allowed in
residential neighborhoods.
Mr. Stone said the option in the Code that allows nonresidential off-street parking in
residential neighborhoods is not new. He said the recent newspaper article regarding a
proposed project for the Yacht Basin is incorrect, as no projects have been proposed. The
maximum height in a medium density residential district is 30 feet, but can be as high as
50 feet if approved by the CDB. Without an amendment to Beach by Design or
consolidation of East Shore properties, a developer could only build 202 units. Height and
parking requirements also would apply. To take advantage of the bonus pool, a developer
would need to consolidate the properties from East Shore to the Memorial Causeway
between Poinsettia and East Shore. It also would require dedication of a public boardwalk.
Upon completion of those 2 components, a developer could apply for the development
bonus pool units that potentially would allow up to a 150-foot height. If TDRs (Transfer
Development Rights) were applied, the developer could not increase the project height
without an amendment to Beach by Design.
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Discussion ensued regarding the proposed alternate COB member. Mr. Stone said
the COB unanimously recommended an alternate. He said due to conflicts of interest and
members arriving late or leaving early, the full 7-member board is not always present to
hear a case. The alternate COB (Community Development Board) member would have the
ability to vote in the absence of a full board, whether due to an absence or conflict of
interest. It was remarked that more information is needed before voting.
Member Hamilton moved to approve the text amendments to the Community
Development Code. The motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken,
Commissioners Jonson, Gray, and Hamilton and Mayor Aungst voted " Aye"; Commissioner
Hart voted "Nay". Motion carried.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6680-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6680-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
Hart.
Motion carried.
ITEM #9 - Public Hearino & First Readino Ords. #6696-01. #6697-01 & #6698-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Commercial General & Commercial Zoning, 160 N. Belcher Rd., Sec. 13-29-
15, M&B 11.03 (H. G. & Alice Anderson)
The Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 98-484 to eliminate certain small enclaves
in Pinellas County. This special legislation permits the City to involuntarily annex "type A"
enclaves (an unincorporated improved or developed area that is surrounded on all sides by
a single municipality and is one acre or less).
Effective with the annexation, the City will be required to pay for the costs of utility
extension to these properties' edges as well as impact fees and outstanding assessments
for utility expansion.
The City has approximately 140 enclaves that are eligible to be annexed through
this special act. In November 1999 the Commission authorized a limited scope of services
with Wade-Trim Consulting for investigation of the enclave annexation program. Following
this authorization, Wade-trim sent a package to each enclave property owner including
information about the annexation program, the City's financial obligations regarding the
utility extension and a comparison customized to each property evaluating the financial
advantages and disadvantages of annexing into the City. Of 139 property owners
contacted through this process, 17 have shown their willingness to be annexed into the
City. The City's water and sanitary sewer services can serve these properties and
adequate capacity exists to serve the proposed annexations. Each of the proposed 17
annexations is consistent with the following standards specified in the Community Develop
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Code: 1) Each of the 17 annexations will not have an adverse impact on public facilities
and their level of service; 2) each is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the
Countywide Plan, and the Community Development Code; and 3) each is contiguous to
existing municipal boundaries, represents a logical extension of the boundaries, and does
not create an enclave.
The proposed land use plan amendments and rezoning applications associated with
these properties are consistent with the following standards specified in the Community
Development Code: 1) The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning applications
are consistent with the comprehensive Plan; 2) the potential range of uses and the specific
proposed use are compatible with the surrounding area; 3) sufficient public facilities are
available to serve these properties; and 4) the applications will not have an adverse impact
on the natural environment.
These annexations will require a review by the Pinellas Planning Council according
to the provisions of the Special Act.
The CDB reviewed these applications at their public hearing meeting of February 20,
2001, and unanimously recommended approval of all applications.
Brad Cornelius, Wade-Trim Consulting, gave a presentation regarding annexation
items #9 - 25. He said all annexations must be completed before the law expires on June
30, 2001. The cost to the City for utility construction, impact fees, and assessments will
be $93,560. In response to a question, Mr. Cornelius said many of the property owners
were concerned about additional taxes upon annexation due to their fixed incomes and
decided not to annex into the City.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment
to Commercial General and Commercial Zoning for property located at 160 N. Belcher
Road, in Section 13-29-15, M&B 11.03. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6696-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6696-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6697-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6697-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6698-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6698-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #10 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6702-01, #6703-01 & #6704-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 1734 Cardinal Dr., Pinellas Terrace First
Add., Lot 6 (Phyliss & Keith Daliendo)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for propert located at 1734 Cardinal Drive, Pinellas
Terrace First Addition, Lot 6. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6702-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6702-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6703-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6703-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6704-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6704-01 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #11 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6705-01, #6706-01 & #6707-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 1492 Carolyn Lane, Terra-Alto Estates,
Lot 16 (Cleareather & Louis Gross)
Commissioner Gray moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for property located at 1492 Carolyn Lane, Terra-Alto
Estates, Lot 16. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6705-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6705-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6706-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6706-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6707-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6707-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #12 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6708-01. #6709-01 & #6710-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 2827 St. John Dr., Virginia Groves
Terrace Fifth Add., Blk D. Lot 6 (Jeffrey & Donna Drury)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for property located at 2827 St. John Drive, Virginia
Groves Terrace Fifth Addition, Blk D, Lot 6. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6708-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6708-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6709-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6709-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6710-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6710-01 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #13 - Public Hearina & First Readina Ords. #6717-01. #6718-01 & #6719-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 1941 West Skyline Dr., Skyline Groves,
Lot 106 (Gail LeBlanc)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for property located at 1941 West Skyline Drive, Skyline
Groves, Lot 106. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6717-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6717-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6718-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6718-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6719-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6719-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #14 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6720-01. #6721-01 & #6722-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 1309 Woodbine St., Pine Ridge, Blk C, Lot
7 (James & Audrey Morrow)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for property located at 1309 Woodbine Street, Pine
Ridge, Blk C, Lot 7. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6720-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6720-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
JlAyes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
JlNays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6721-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6721-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
JlAyes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
JlNays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6722-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6722-01 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
JlAyes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
JlNays":
None.
ITEM #15 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6729-01. #6730-01 & #6731-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Urban & LMDR Zoning, 108 K St., Crystal Heights Unit 1, Lots
23 & 24 (Michael Stifell
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Urban and LMDR Zoning for property located at 108 K Street, Crystal Heights
Unit 1, Lots 23 & 24. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6729-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6729-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6730-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6730-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6731-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6731-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #16 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6732-01. #6733-01 & #6734-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 1513 Owen Dr., Sec. 8-29-16, M&B
22.06 (Jason & Angela Thacker)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for property located at 1513 Owen Drive, Section 8-29-
16, M&B 22.06. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6732-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6732-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6733-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6733-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6734-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6734-01 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #17 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6735-01. #6736-01 & #6737-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 2839 St. John Dr., Virginia Groves
Terrace 5th Add., Blk D, Lot 12 (Whetsel & Nina Williamson)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for property located at 2839 St. John Drive, Virginia
Groves Terrace 5th Addition, Blk D, Lot 12. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6735-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6735-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6736-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6736-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6737-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6737-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #18 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6738-01. #6739-01 & #6740-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Urban & LMDR Zoning, 1234 Bell Dr., Canterbury Heights, Lot
13 (Yvette lakis)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Urban and LMDR Zoning for property located at 1234 Bell Drive, Canterbury
Heights, Lot 13. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6738-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6738-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6739-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6739-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6740-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6740-01 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #19 - Public Hearinq & First ReadinQ Ords. #6741-01, #6742-01 & #6743-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Urban & LMDR Zoning, 2175 NE Coachman Rd., Mosell Acres
Sub., part of Lot 8 (Suncoast Christian School)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Urban and LMDR Zoning for property located at 2175 NE Coachman Road,
Mosell Acres Sub., part of Lot 8. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6741-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6741-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6742-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6742-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6743-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6743-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #20 - Public Hearinq & First Readino Ords. #6744-01. #6745-01 & #6746-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 1919 Old Coachman Rd., Sunset Point
Estates, Blk A, Lot 14 & N Yz of Lot 1 5 (Roger & Mary Spencer)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for property located at 1919 Old Coachman Road,
Sunset Point Estates, Blk A, Lot 14 & N Yz of Lot 15. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6744-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6744-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6745-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6745-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6746-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6746-01 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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ITEM #21 - Public Hearino & First Readino Ords. #6747-01, #6748-01 & #6749-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), land Use Plan
Amendment to Commercial General & Commercial Zoning, 22995 US19N, Sec. 8-29-16,
M&B 22.05 (Sidney Savelle, TRE)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a land Use Plan Amendment to
Commercial General and Commercial Zoning for property located at 22995 US19N, Section
8-29-16, M&B 22.05. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6747-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6747-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6748-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6748-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6749-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6749-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #22 - Public Hearino & First Readino Ords. #6750-01, #6751-01 & #6752-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Medium & MDR Zoning, 693 S. Belcher Rd., Sec. 18-29-16,
M&B 32.08 (Sci Funeral Service Florida, Inc.)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Medium and MDR Zoning for property located at 693 S. Belcher Road, Section
18-29-16, M&B 32.08. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6750-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6750-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6751-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6751-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6752-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6752-01 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #23 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6753-01. #6754-01 & #6755-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Urban & lMDR Zoning, 2824 St. John Dr., Virginia Groves
Terrace Fifth Add., Blk B, lot 2 (Mariam Jonson)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Urban and lMDR Zoning for property located at 2824 St. John Drive, Virginia
Groves Terrace Fifth Addition, Blk B, lot 2. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6753-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6753-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6754-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6754-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6755-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6755-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #24 - Public Hearinq & First Readinq Ords. #6756-01. #6757-01 & #6758-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Residential Low & LMDR Zoning, 2841 SR590, Spring Lake Estates, Lots 3
& 3A (Ben & Helen Elliott, TRE)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low and LMDR Zoning for property located at 2841 SR590, Spring Lake
Estates, Lots 3 & 3A. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6756-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6756-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6757-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6757-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Clerk presented Ordinance #6758-01 for first reading and read it by title
only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6758-01 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #25 - Public Hearino & First Readinq Ords. #6759-01. #6760-01 & #6761-01 -
Annexation (& redefining boundary lines of City to include said addition), Land Use Plan
Amendment to Industrial Limited & IRT Zoning, 2060 Calumet St., Clearwater Industrial
Park, part of Lot 9 (Florida Graphics Supply, Inc.)
Commissioner Hart moved to approve Annexation, a Land Use Plan Amendment to
Industrial Limited and IRT Zoning for property located at 2060 Calumet Street, Clearwater
Industrial Park, part of Lot 9. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6759-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6759-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6760-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Jonson moved to pass Ordinance #6760-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6761-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6761-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #26 - Ord. #6762-01 - Amending Sec. 3 of Art. XIX of Appendix A, relating to
parking fees (increase from $10 to $12.50 per day for use of revenue generating/timed
parking spaces at beach)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6762-01 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hart moved to pass Ordinance #6762-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #27-30) - Approved as submitted.
The following items require no formal public hearing and are subject to being approved in a
single motion. However, any City Commissioner or the City Manager may remove an item
from the Consent Agenda to allow discussion and voting on the item individually.
ITEM #27 - Approval of Purchases per PurchasinQ Memorandum:
1) Hughes Supply, brass water fittings, 3/23/01-3/31/02, est. $82,500 (PW)
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2) Sprint, PBX maintenance & misc. adds/moves/changes or equipment purchases for PBX,
5/1/01-9/30/02, $94,475 (IT)
3) Ellis K. Phelps, flyte pumps, parts & service, Zimpro & Wemco equipment, 3/23/01-
9/30/02, est. $100,000 (PW)
4) M. T. Deason Company, gas materials - steel pipe & fittings, 3/23/01-3/31/02, est.
$68,000 (SBS)
5) JEM Engineering & Mfg., Inc., double arm masts for traffic signals, $95,731 (PW)
6) Duval Ford, one 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty utility body truck, replacement, $28,363;
financing to be provided under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (GS)
7) TruGreen Landcare, grounds maintenance for Gulf to Bay Blvd. from US19 to Highland
Ave.; and Court St. from Highland Ave. to Greenwood, 3/23/01-3/31/02, est. $90,500
(PR)
8) Container Systems & Equip., one 2001 Crane Carrier cab & chassis with Loadmaster
Excel 25 yard rear load refuse body, replacement, $138,395; financing to be provided
under City's Master Lease-Purchase Agreement (GS)
9) Rexel Consolidated, parts & service for Allen-Bradley electronic control equipment;
increases contract awarded by City Manager from $25,000 to $100,000 and extends term
from 3/31/02 to 9/30/02 (PW)
10) Carl Eric Jonson, Inc., Moyno progressive cavity pumps & OEM parts, 3/23/01-
3/31/02, est. $100,000 (PW)
11) Tampa Bay Engineering, EaR, work order for sanitary system database development,
$68,312 IPW)
12) Wade Trim Inc., EaR, work order for traffic circle design, N. Greenwood, Palmetto &
Marshall, $36,385.13 (PW)
13) McKim & Creed Engineers, EaR, annual water report, environmental impact &
monitoring plan, required by SWFWMD permit, $44,100 (PW)
ITEM #28 - Contract for Annual Storm Pi De ReDlacement to Keystone Excavators. Inc.,
$295,383.83 (PW)
ITEM #29 - DrainaQe & utility easement - Sirmons Heights 1 st Addition, Lot 81
(Riviello)(CA)
ITEM #30 - Drainaae & utility easement - Sirmons Heights 1 st Addition, Lot 82 (Vahldieck,
Trustee)(CA)
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Commissioner Hart moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, and that
the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed from 8:55 to 9:02 p.m.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #31 - First Quarter Budqet Review (BU)
This report is based on only three months activity, October, November and
December 2000.
The General Fund expenditures reflect a net decrease of $516,434 at first quarter.
General Fund amendments primarily reflect the closing of the Strategies for Success
operation and the closing of several capital improvement and special program projects
returning over $500,000 to the General Fund retained earnings.
Regarding the General Fund Reserve, in order to ensure adequate reserves, the
Commission's policy reflects that General Fund unappropriated retained earnings of 8% of
the City's budgeted General Fund expenditures must be maintained as a reserve to guard
against future emergenies. At fiscal year end 2000, General Fund reserves were
approximately $8.1 million. At first quarter, the City is closing serveral completed capital
projects including the "Downtown Redevelopment" project, as well as recognizing savings
in several operating departments, including the closing of the Strategies for Success
department. This results in additional funding to the General Fund reserves of $593,200 at
first quarter, resulting in an estimated General Fund reserve of approximately $8,684,000
or 10.4% of the General Fund budget, which exceeds the City's reserve policy by almost
$2 million.
Regarding the Water and Sewer Fund, budgeted revenues and expenditures are
basically as anticipated at first quarter. The only amendment to this fund reflects the
receipt of almost $900,000 in water and sewer impact fees from the Baywatch apartment
project.
The Stormwater Fund amendments reflect the previously approved amendment of
$100,000 of unappropriated retained earnings of this fund to pay the settlement of the St.
Petersburg, Jr. College approved by the Commisison in October, as well as offsetting
increases to Stormwater Fund revenues and expenditures reflecting debt payments on
Storm water Bonds and related interest earnings on Stormwater Bond proceeds that were
overlooked in the original budget. All other budgeted activities of this fund are
approximately as anticipated at first quarter.
Gas Fund operations are impacted tremendously at first quarter. The cold weather
of these past several months, as well as excalating fuel costs, have resulted in over a $9
million dollar increase in budgeted fuel costs and related expenditures. All of these
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budgeted increases are offset by related increases in fuel and anticipated gas sales, as
these increases are passed on to the our customers.
Solid Waste Fund amendments reflect increased expenditures totaling $77,800
primarily due to the clean up of Hurricane Gordon impacting operations in October of this
fiscal year, but these increases are easily offset by significant revenue increases of
$181,000 recognizing unanticipated increases in commercial and roll-off revenue.
Recycling Fund amendments reflect increased expenditures in the amount of
$39,610 for operating costs related to an unanticipated increased volume of recyclables.
These anticipated cost increases are easily offset by like increases in the sales of
recyclables.
Marine and Aviation Fund expenditure amendments reflect a net increase of
$423,801. All of these amendments reflect actions previously approved by the
Commission including the appropriation of $298,011 representing a loan from the Central
Insurance Fund for the construction of new airpark hangars, the appropriation of retained
earnings of the Marine and Aviation Fund in the amount of $101,310 for shower and
restroom facilities at the Marina, and finally $24,480 to reimburse the General Fund for the
provision of Police Aides at the Airpark for securtiy purposes. All other budgeted activities
of the this fund are approximately as annticipated at first quarter.
The only amendment to the Parking Fund is the reimbursement to the Stormwater
Fund for street sweeping services provided by the Stormwater operations as approved by
the Commission in October 2000.
Harborview Fund amendments reflect the receipt of $2.2 million from the Central
Insurance Fund to erase the cash deficit of the fund and payoff the outstanding loan to the
Special Development Fund. This action was approved by the Commission in January.
Regarding the Internal Service Funds, the most significant amendment reflects the
appropriation of $2.2 million from the unappropriated retained earnings of the Central
Insurance Fund to the Harborview Fund to erase the cash deficit of that fund. In addition,
amendments to the Central Insurance Fund reflect the return of over $347,000 to the
premium stabliization fund with the return of funds from the Special Program project
established for union leave buyouts a few years back. This project is now complete, and
funds are being returned to the originating source.
No significant amendments are proposed for the General Services, Garage, and
Central Insurance Funds at first quarter. Fund revenues and program expenditures for
these operations are approximately as budgeted.
Special Program Fund amendments total a net increase of $470,222. As usual, the
most significant amendments in this fund include budget increases in grant proceeds,
including the recognition of Local Law Enforcement Block and Tobacco Enforcement grant
proceeds. In addition, the Bluff to Beach Guideway study project is established which is
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funded by the Florida Department of Transportation and previously approved by the
Commission in October.
Capital Improvement Fund amendments total a net decrease of $3,020,870. This
decrease is primarily due to the return of $3.4 million of Penny for Pinellas Infrastructure
Tax dollars from the SR60 Beautification project for reallocation fo other Penny for Pinellas
projects. This change was advertised, discussed, and approved by the Commission at the
Penny for Pinellas public hearing in September 2000. This is the first opportunity to make
this budget adjustment.
Commissioner Hart moved to approve the First Quarter Budget amendments. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
a) First Reading Ord. #6766-01 - Amending Operating Budget for Fiscal Year ending
9/30/01
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6766-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Gray moved to pass Ordinance #6766-01 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
IIAyesll:
IINaysll:
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
b) First Reading Ord. #6767-01 - Amending Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year
ending 9/30/01
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #6767-01 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance #6767-01 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
IIAyesll:
IINaysll:
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
None.
ITEM #32 - Res. #01-08 - authorizing execution of Joint Participation Agreement with
FOOT for design & construction of runway overrun for noise abatement; landscaping and
Berm construction at Clearwater Airpark, $314,000 (MR)
The Airpark Master Plan includes runway overruns, landscaping, and a berm to
address safety concerns and abate noise intruding into the surrounding neighborhoods.
The total cost of the project is$314,000. Through the JPA (Joint Participation
Agreement), FOOT (Florida Department of Transportation) agrees to a maximum
participation of $175,000. This represents $127,000 (50%) for the design and
construction of the overruns and $48,000 (80%) of the landscaping and berm
construction. These funds will be reimbursed to the City as funds are expended during the
project.
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The City's cost will be $139,000; $127,000 for the runway overruns and $12,000
for the landscaping and berm. A mid-year budget amendment will appropriate the
$139,000 from the unappropriated retained earnings of the Marine and Aviation Fund to
Capital Improvement Project #315-994772. The State funds also will be allocated to this
CIP (Capital Improvement Project).
Commissioner Hart moved to approve the Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT
for design and construction of runway overrun for noise abatement, landscaping, and Berm
construction at Clearwater Airpark for $314,000. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution #01-08 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Jonson moved to pass and adopt Resolution #01-08 and authorized the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #33 - O~ino Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #34 - Res. #01-24 - regarding replacement of Memorial Causeway Bridge; amending
Res. #00-40 to correct scrivener's error in legal description
The City Attorney presented Resolution #01-24 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Hamilton moved to pass and adopt Resolution #01-24 and authorized the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes":
Hart, Gray, Hamilton, Jonson, and Aungst.
"Nays":
None.
ITEM #35 - Other City Attorney Items - None.
ITEM #36 - City Manaoer Verbal Reports
Interim City Manager Bill Horne wished Eric Jonson a speedy recovery. A car hit the
young boy yesterday. Mr. Horne said Hillcrest is in the queue for traffic calming.
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ITEM #37 - Other Commission Action
Mayor Aungst congratulated Morton Plant Mease Health Care for finishing in the top
4 of the top 100 hospitals in the country; congratulated Don Marsh as Firefighter of the
Year; thanked participants in Paint Your Heart Out; thanked South Clearwater Citizens for
Progressive Action; and welcomed 3 new Commissioners. He said he participated in the
Children's Day Rally. He said the YWCA opened a Hispanic Service Center. He said
Neighborhood Block parties are scheduled for March 30 - 31, 2001. He felt the
Commission would serve residents diligently to do what is best for all of Clearwater. He
said the Commission would work under a consensus for the future. The Commission will
continue to gather public input. He encouraged everyone to attend public hearings.
Commissioner Hart welcomed the 3 new Commissioners.
Commissioner Hamilton encouraged everyone to enjoy the sunshine and drive the
Roundabout so they can get used to it.
Commissioner Gray said Hillsborough County has instituted a reward program to
good water conservationists that Clearwater might consider as a proactive approach.
ATTEST: tr~2.~...
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