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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 23,2004
Present:
Jonathan Wade Sr.
Thomas Fletcher
J ames Appelt
Steve Swanberg
Allen Weatherilt
Ron Whitcomb
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present:
Kevin Dunbar
Marsha Beall
Director, Parks and Recreation Dept.
Staff Assistant
Absent:
Sarah Wiand
Board Member
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that
order.
ITEM #1 - Call to Order - The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of July 26. 2004 - The minutes were
approved and duly seconded as submitted to members.
ITEM #3 - Public Hearing - Naming of Downtown Area Known as Bayview Park - Mr. Fletcher opened the
Public Hearing. Mr. Dunbar referenced Section 1 of Resolution 94-12. Members received a roster of three
proposals for naming Bayview Park from the following citizens. Mr. Jack Alvord, President of Historical
Bayview Association represented a group suggesting "Historical Bayview Environmental Park" due to the
environmentally and archeologically sensitivity of the land, 102 Live Oak trees still uncut, 1,000 year old Indian
midden, financial support provided by Trust Florida Forever Program, Project 01-144-FF1. Mr. William
Connolly spoke in favor of naming the park "Myron A. Smith" after a City pioneer and civic leader whose family
owned the land from 1917. Ms. Alicia Farrell submitted "Bayview Park" due to its location, historical
significance, and the fact it is more recognized by the general public. Comments from the audience were invited.
After hearing the presentations, Mr. Fletcher moved to have Board Members vote on the order of preference.
Members selected "Bayview Park" as first choice, "Myron A. Smith" as second, and "Historical Bayview
Environmental Park" as third. The motions were duly seconded and passed.
ITEM #4 Correspondence - P ADL Scores will be posted on the City of Clearwater web site beginning
September. Ms. Gayle Woodley will be the contact person and will collect the scores for the PDLA league play.
City staff members, Ms. Cornwell and Ms. Malenfant have been working on enhancing the web site to include
bike and pedestrian program, athletic events, and future online sports registration.
ITEM #5 Old Business -
a) Capital Projects Update - Mr. Dunbar updated the following projects:
. Community Sports Complex - Under TCO, final items should be achieved by October 31.
. Crest Lake Park - Council accepted $200,000 grant from State. Funds will be used for
renovations.
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. Long Center - In design phase. Currently addressing safety issues and expansion of fitness area.
Work should commence January 2005.
. Ross Norton Aquatic Center - Moving forward. Additional $400,000 in grant monies accepted
by City Council. Installation of site work structures underway. Occupancy expected - March
2005.
. McMullen Booth Pedestrian Bridge- Utility relocations are underway. Bridge construction will
proceed pending DOT approval.
. E. C. Moore Softball Complex Fields 8 & 9 - Construction underway on batting tunnel.
. Bayview Park - Reviewing draft agreement with County for recreational easement on County
property. Concrete pads and asphalt drives have been removed. Sodding of grated areas
completed.
b) Upcoming Recreation Events - Parks & Recreation Community & Special Events calendar for
September was distributed to members.
ITEM #6 New Business -
. Joe DiMaggio - Discussions continue between City Council and St. Petersburg College on the
purchase price of property. Recent awareness of environmental landfill issues under discussion.
Item will be placed on City Council agenda in November.
. Boundless Playground - This is a big initiative by the Florida Governor who intends to have at
least 50 playgrounds built within the next three years - more than any other state in the nation.
The Boundless Playground projects benefit children with and without disabilities by providing
opportunities for all children to play together side-by-side. This playground will become 70%
ADA accessible. The project is estimated to cost $400,000. The City is working with UP ARC
to build a therapeutic fitness room that will be staffed by 2 people.
. Clearwater Chargers - The Clearwater Chargers Soccer Club was originally formed in 1972. It
is now recognized both nationally and worldwide. Mr. Weatherilt expressed the Charger's desire
to take a major role as the Clearwater Sports Group in the development of the Joe DiMaggio
complex. The Clearwater Chargers are in the process of working with Varsity Communications
in Seattle. Together, they would like to develop a sports complex that would bring major
recognition to the City of Clearwater. Various meetings are being arranged to consider this
venture. Clearwater Charger's vision is to offer every child an opportunity to play, regardless of
mcome.
ITEM #7 Adiournment - Members adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
The next meeting will be held September 27 at The Long Center.
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Proposal date:
PROPOSAL FOR PARK NAME
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1. What is the current common or un~ name of the park or property to which this application refers?
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2. Location of the above park or property: '"30 '3 ~ C,..l.<.. \ c; -\- cJ ~ "\...~
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3. RECOMMENDED NAME:
4. Will this new name refer to the entire facility?
o No
S. If you answered 'NO' to the above question, please explain which area or portion of the facility would be affected by
this recommended name:
6. Name and telephone number of the individual and/or organization recommending this action:
0~'. L'.c...- C~"e-ll Phone: z:)u ~ -Y. ~d-l
Name:
7. Reason for this request (attach additional information as needed):
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8. Has the local neighborhood homeowners ~iation been contacted regarding this recommendation? 0 Yes ~o
9. Is the association in favor of this recommendation? (You may attach verification)
10. Printed or typed name of person completing this application: ~ \ '.. <- '- '-- ~~\ ("" e...- ~ l
o Yes ~o
The above action is submitted for consideration to the City of Clearwater PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD.
A survey of homeowners living around the park may be required.
The Parks and Recreation Board will conduct an advertised public hearing for this recommendation at a regular
meeting of the Board.
_ Based upon criteria contained in Resolution 97-43, the Parks and Recreation Board shall formulate a
recommendation on the proposed name and forward their recommendation to the City Commission for a final
decision.
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Signature of applicant or designee:
Date:
Once signed and submitted, this application becomes an official City of Clearwater document and as such is to be retained by the Parks
and Recreation Department in accordance with State records retention guidelines. For further infonnation, contact the Director of Parks
and Recreation, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748.
S\Parks\Forms\18()()"()292 Proposal for Part Name - Revised 10102
City of Clearwater, Florida
Parks and Recreation Department
PROPOSAL FOR PARK NAME
Proposal date:
June ]6, 7004
1. What is the current common or unofficial name of the park or property to which this application refers?
BayviewPark
2. Location of the above park or property: Part of Tract "A", Myron A. Smith's Bayview Subdivision
3. RECOMMENDED NAME:
Myron A. Smith Park
4. Will this new name refer to the entire facility?
:jQf Yes
o No
5. If you answered 'NO' to the above question, please explain which area or portion of the facility would be affected by
this recommended name:
6. Name and telephone number of the individual and/or organization recommending this action:
Name: Laura NaIl Connolly (Myron A. Smith's grand- Phone: 727 461-2644
daughter)
7. Reason for this request (attach additional information as needed): Myron A. Smith was a City pioneer
and civic leader whose family owned the land from 1917 until its conveyance
for park purposes in 2002.
SEE ATTACHED COMPOSITE INFORMATION.
8. Has the local neighborhood homeowners association been contacted regarding this recommendation? 0 Yes 0 No
9. Is the association in favor of this recommendation? (You may attach verification)
DYes 0 No
10. Printed or typed name of person completing this application: William S. Connolly
The above action is submitted for consideration to the City of Clearwater PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD.
Signature of applicant or dcsigoee: IW~ d ~
A survey of homeowners living around the park may be required.
The Parks and Recreation Board will conduct an advertised public hearing for this recommendation at a regular
meeting of the Board.
.. Based upon criteria contained in Resolution 97-43, the Parks and Recreation Board shall formulate a
recommendation on the proposed name and forward their recommendation to the City Commission for a final
decision.
Date: 6 leT! () 1
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Once signed and submitted, this application becomes an official City of Clearwater document and as such is to be retained by the Parks
and Recreation Department in accordance with State records retention guidelines. For further information, contact the Director of Parks
and Recreation, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748.
S\Parlcs\Fonns\18llO-0292 Proposal for Parle Name - Revised 10102
HARPER. KYNES, GELLER & BUFORD, P.A.
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CHARLES A. BUFORD ." ..."
EVAN G. FRAVMAN
JACK J. GELLER"
CLARK H. GREENLEAF'"
J. BRUCE HARPER ·
C. ALLEN KVNES, JR
DENNIS R. PEMBERTON
PIERRE M. VOGELBACHER
DENNIS J. WATSON
(RETIRED)
2560 GULF TO BAV BOULEVARD
SUITE 300
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33765
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FAX (727) 797-8206
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June 15, 2004
Kevin Dunbar, Director
Parks and Recreation Department
City of Clearwater
P. O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
Re: Proposal for Historic Bayview Park Name (Myron A. Smith)
Dear Mr. Dunbar:
On June 21,2002, Laura Nall Connolly, granddaughter of Myron A. Smith and Trustee of the Laura
Nall Connolly Trust, conveyed a part of the Myron A. Smith Subdivision (the Property) to the Trust
For Public Land. At the time ofthe conveyance, the Trust For Public Land supported the park land
being named for Myron A. Smith. The Property was adjacent to five (5) acres of land which
Myron A. Smith, E. B. McMullen and E. M. Carney conveyed in 1925 for park purposes. Myron
A. Smith, a community leader and pioneer, died on the Bayview Property at the age of 84 (see
attached article). At the time of his death, Mr. Smith owned acreage on the North and South sides
of Gulf To Bay Boulevard in Clearwater, including portions of McMullen's Subdivision to
Bayview. We believe that the proposed park (the Park Property)should be named after Pinellas
County Pioneer, Myron Arthur Smith.
The Park Property is located within the city limits of what is now the City of Clearwater and was
acquired, in large part by Mr. and Mrs. Myron A. Smith in 1917. Mr. Smith upgraded the property
and the surrounding Bayview area and they and their Daughter, Gertrude (Laura Connolly's
Mother)lived and entertained on the property for many years. In 1925, Mr. Smith was instrumental
in having the property included in the City of Clearwater and in encouraging the development of
Gulf- To Bay Boulevard. Part of the history of the property involving the park is the historical rumor
that the 15 million dollar "Gasparilla Treasure" is buried on the Bayview property(see attached
article from the Clearwater Evening Sun dated January 22, 1925).
At his own expense Mr. Smith lobbied in Tallahassee and Washington to secure permission and
HARPER, KYNES, GELLER & BUFORD, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Kevin Dunbar
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June 15, 2004
funding for the Davis (now Courtney Campbell) Causeway. Myron Smith donated 21/2 acres
of his property, and his neighbor, B. L. McMullen donated 21/2 acres of his property for a public
park at the East end of Gulf-To Bay Boulevard. In 1934, as he had in prior years, Ben T. Davis
provided Mr. Smith with a "Causeway Pass" allowing free passage for the Smith Family on the
Davis Causeway. This property was the first piece of shore-front property donated for park
purposes in Central Pinellas County. The rest of the Property remained in the hands of the direct
descendants of Myron A. Smith and Myrtie A. Smith: Gertrude Smith Nall and her daughter,
Laura Nall Connolly, from 1917 up to the conveyance to The Trust For Public Land.
Myron Arthur Smith was not only an early settler, he was a successful inventor, a community
servant and business leader. Mr. Smith invented the first machine for dipping chocolate candy.
Prior to the "SmithStroke" machine, candy was dipped in chocolate by hand. A major customer
of Mr. Smith was Hershey Chocolate. He held several patents in the United States, England and
France on machinery associated with the production of chocolate candy.
Because of his efforts in building the Clearwater Memorial Causeway, H. H Baskin, Mayor of
Clearwater, honored Myron Smith at the November 11, 1927 Armistice Day Celebration
dedicating the Causeway (see attached letter).
Mr. Smith and his Daughter, Gertrude were early (1927) members ofthe Clearwater Country
Club. By 1930, Myron Smith was the Chairman of the Bank of Clearwater. At that time the
bank had capital of $250,000.00. The Bank was very helpful to local citizens in helping them
survive the economic depression of the early thirties. Officers the next year included Mr. Smith,
and Clearwater Pioneers E. H. Coachman and John S. Taylor (both the latter already have parks
named for them).
Ofthe early City and County Pioneers, Myron Arthur Smith was responsible for the development
and management of property which was the "Gateway to Clearwater". A newspaper article
from the Clearwater Sun, January 29, 1950 recalled that Mr. Smith" built a good dock and took
an active part in the civic affairs of his community." His daughter, Gertrude entertained young
people at the property ..."with swimming and playing on the sandy beach and dancing on a real
hardwood floor...". In the early days it was common for the Smiths to entertain Sunday School
groups on the property (see attached article from 1923). It is hoped that with the acquisition of
the property for public purposes, many of these activities can continue to be enjoyed by
Clearwater residents and visitors.
We believe that the contributions of Myron A. Smith to the early development of Clearwater
exceeds all the criteria established by the City of Clearwater to allow the Proposed Property to
be named in his honor.
HARPER, KYNES, GELLER & BUFORD, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Kevin Dunbar
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June 15,2004
F or your information I am enclosing copies of letters and additional historic documents
describing some ofthe endeavors of Myron A. Smith. We hope you will favorably consider our
request.
If you need something further, please call.
Very truly yours
Hper, ~leS[ & Buford, P. A.
C. Allen Kyne, r. ~
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enclosures
cc: Laura Nall Connolly
Mayor Brian Aungst, Sr.
Commissioner Hoyt Hamilton
Commissioner Carlen Petersen
Commissioner Frank Hibbard
Commissioner Bill Jonson
Bill Home, Clearwater City Manager
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HARPER. KYNES, GELLER & BUFORD, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAw
CHARLES A. BUFORD ." ..."
EVAN G. FRAVMAN
JACK J. GELLER"
CLARK H. GREENLEAF".
J. BRUCE HARPER ·
C. ALLEN KVNES, JR
DENNIS R. PEMBERTON
PIERRE M. VOGELBACHER
DENNIS J. WATSON
(RETIRED)
2560 GULF TO BAV BOULEVARD
SUITE 300
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33765
TELEPHONE (727) 799-4840
FAX (727) 797-8206
law@harperkynes.com
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PRACTICE IN NEW YORK
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DEBORAH POINTER KVNES
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June 15,2004
Michael F. Nahat, Real Estate Coordinator
Pinellas County Public Works
440 Court Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Re: William S. and Laura Nall Connolly/ Historic Bayview Property
(Your letter to Jack Geller- April 6, 2004)
Dear Mr. Nahat:
I apologize for the delay but our files were in storage. I have had a preliminary meeting with Bill
Connolly and we have gone over the background of the original contract with Pinellas County and
the rationale for conveyance of the easement and the additional foot of land.
At this time, and subject to confirmation by Laura Nall Connolly, there is no objection to conveyance
of the additional foot of land to Pinellas County. Will you prepare a draft deed for us? Let me
know if you have any special provisions which should be included. When it is finalized I'll
coordinate the complete document with Mrs. Connolly (as Trustee).
At the moment we are working on a related issue, asking the City of Clearwater to approve naming
the Bayview Park property after Myron A. Smith. We are in the process of completing the Proposal
for Park Name which is to be submitted this week. For your information I am enclosing a copy of
the Proposal which will be submitted. I hope that you will concur with our Proposal and advise the
City of Clearwater accordingly. Any assistance you can provide in that regard will be appreciated.
HARPER, KYNES,GELLER & BUFORD, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Michael F. Nahat
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June 14, 2004
If you need something further, please call.
Very truly yours
Harper, Kynes, Geller & Buford, P. A.
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, . UNITE IN PICNIC AT ,:\
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Over one hundred Sundl1Y. school.
members gathered on the' beautif.u! !, .
.I,lrrounds -of Mr. and Mrs. Myron $mith i
.Bay View, Saturday, and held a most
,. enjoyable picnic.. .' . '. .' f.'
". Those partiCipating in th}s:outing 1
were thePre.~P'yterian 'Sunditysch~1S' ..,
. .,' 01; Bay Vi~\V.andSafety, HarbOr. ari.~ .' .
.., .'.th~Methodist Sun~ay sc~o()ls, ofSaf~-;
" t ty;Hat:bor and 'Fnendshlp~ .' . .
""cr ..~hile the. reun~ion ~ookplaceun:de,: r _
'r the .large spreading, oak trees, thel
! company enjoyed themselvQs in, var'. !, I;
'. ( ions ways. The childl~en 'and young.
people went in bathing in' Old Tampp.
B~"and not even a shower which de~ "
" layed the dinner, interfered with' t11~j
happiness of the day. IJ. '
, A wonderful picnic dinner wa~ I ,',
"':.'''\,:,~ spread'dn a long.table on 'the fr~ll;~I!.':
: {"',\ ';\ lawn and the tempting foods 'were y
:, . \'.', s'erved to the satisfaction of 'all. : I
;~. ";~',l, This annual picnic was one of the. .
v:,t. i .;' ha.ppiest and. the hospitality !If Mr. "
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X<';~Ji:{:' and .Mrs. Smith was very much .ltP'
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TAMPA..C'LE:ARWATER rrJJR~DGE COm
B. T. DAVIS. PRESIDENT
1010 PENINSULAR TELEPHONE BLDG.
TELEPHONE 4459
TAMPA. ~LOI1UDA
July 3~ 1934
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M2'. Myron A. Smitla,
Bay View.
Glearwa t er , Fla.
Jq dear Mr. Smith:
I take great pleasure in
enclosing you herewith Pass No. 12 for use
on the Davis Causeway.
With kindest personal regards,
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B. T. Davis.
PS-Kindly t urn your
old pass in to us.
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. .. OFFICERS
E. H. Coachman
Chairman of the Board
H. W. Bivins
President
Myron A. Smith
Vice President
John S. Taylor
Vice President
H. H. Constantine, Jr.
, " Vice President
H. C. Moss,
Cashier
A. W. Smith
Assistant" Cashier
DIRECTORS
.E. H. Coachman"
H.W. Bivi~s
Myron A. Smith
John S/Taylor
H...H.Constantinei Jr.
. H. D. Yerxa
H. S. Riddle
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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE
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CONDITION OF
THE BANK OF CLEARWATER
Clearwater, Florida
at the close of business December 31, 1931
COMPTROLLER'S CALL
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts, (0. B.) ______$ 729,696.88
Loans and Discounts, (N. B.) ____om 26,515.00
Banking House and Fixtures _._______ 111,666.18
Other Real Estate Owned, (0. B.) '. 99,326.52
Cash and due from Banks 76,667.72
U. S. & Other Bonds ___ 116,25().00 192,917.72
$1,160,122.30
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock _"___._________.:__________~_$
Reserve and Surplus ___m______m_____
Total Deposits ____________________________
Bills Payable (0. B.) ____________________
Special. Cert. of Dep. (0. B.) ______
Other Liab~Iities (0. B.) ____________
250,000.00
237,707.98
179,324.50
44,020.12
421,652.72
27,416.98
$1,160,122.30
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A. C. CLEWIS. CHAIRMAN OF THE Bo.o.RO
H. W. BIVINS. PRESlDEHT
JOHN S. TAYLOR. VICE-PRESIDENT
J. N. McCLUNG. VICE-PRESIDENT
H. O. YERXA. VICE.PRESIDENT
C. O. FAIRCLOTH. CASHIER
H. C. MOSS. AssT. CASHIER
T. R. HILL. AssT. CAsHIER
THE BANK OF CLEARWATER
CAPITAL $250.000~
SURPLUS $150,000Q9
CLEARWATER,FLoRIDA.
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July 19, 1930
TO THE STOCKHOWERS CF
THE BANK OF CLEARWATER
Dear Sir or Madam:
You h~ve no doubt by thi~ time received ~ram Hon. Ernest
Amos, Comptroller of the state o~ Florida, a notice of a demand
for: a one hundred per cent assessment on the capital stock of
the Ban.'l{ of Clearwater, proportioned to the amount of stock held by
each stockholder of record. ~1hich assessment was caused by an act
of a meeting of stockholders. of the Bank of Clearwater held at the
Bank on the 16th day of July, 1930, at which over eighty per cent
of the stock was represented. Said meeting bein.g called by the
stockholders for the purpose of requesting the Cbmptroller to ma.ke
such an assessment for the purpose of :t-eopening the Bank of Clearwater.
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Therefore, in response to the request by the stOCkholders,
through the undersigned committee appointed at said meeting, we are
writing you with the request that you innnedia.tely forward to c. O.
Faircloth, Secretary of the Reorganization Committee of the Bank
of Clearwator, your oheck or draft, for not less than sixty per
cent of your assessment at this time.
With the hope that all the stoclmolders will pay promptly,
this amount w~ll enable the Bank to immediately open its doors,
however, if this is not sufficient, a further call will be made
upon one and all of the stockholders for such an amount as will
enable it to reopen-upon the approval of the Comptroller, not to
exceed one hundred per Gent.
It is the Judgment and tl:),e opinion of the Gommittee that this
stock, when payment is made, wiil be valuable and we urge you as
stOCkholders, based upon our knowledge of the conditions of the
Bank, to make payment promptly, believing that you will have no
cause to regret it now or hereafter.
Faithfully yours,
/~ ~4~.1~ W -;in-..;;;Z
/~ Chairmanj
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KARL B.O'QUIN,N
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
PlNELLAS COUNTY
CLEARWAT1;R. F"LORIOA
CLEAK OF' BOAAO OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY AUDITOR
." Deoember 16, 1927.
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Olearwater, Florida.
De~ Sir:
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The Oentral Oommi~tee of the Armistioe
Day Oelebra.tion wishes me to express to you their
appreoiation of the servioes you rendered, in
helping to make the Armistloe,Day Program an entire
suooess.
It was such assistance and oooperation tha.t
made this day a real red letter day in the history of
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Ole arwater .
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Wishing you a Merry Ohristmas and a Happy
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New Year, I am ~''::
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Seoretary,
Oentral Oommittee
H. H. BASKIN. MAYOR.COMMISSIONER
J. N. MCCLUNG, COMMISSIONER
J. C. MOORE, COMMISSIONER
E. B. CASLER, COMMISSIONER
A. F. WAL.LA.CE, COMMISSIONER
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CHAs.. F. MASON. CITY MANAGER
oJ. M. GILMORE. CITY AUDITOR a CLERK
TREASURER 6 COLLECTOR
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Oct. 31, 1927
Mr. Myron A. Smith,
BaYV1ew,
Clearwater, Florida.
Dear Sir:,
Because of your connections with the
building of the cau seway you have been choS'en to
occupy a seat on the reviewing stand on Armistice
Day, November 11th, on the Occasion of. the d~cation
of the Clearwater Memorial Causeway.
You will please come up on the plat-
f"QI'm and there you will find a chair labelled with
:your name. If for any reason you find .it impossible
to be with us on this occasion you will please notify
the writer - otherwise, we shall expect you to be
with us on the platform for the dedication exe~cises.
Respectf'lully,
HHB: S
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City .of Clearwater.
CLue HOUSE WITH ALL
MOOERN CONVENIENCES
SPORTY EIGHTEEN
HOLE GOLF COURSE
CLEARWATER COUNTRY CLUB
CLEARWATER. FLORIDA
January
14th"
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Mr. Myron A. Smith,
Bayview, Florida.
My dear Mr. Smith:-
Since accepting your check at noon yester-
day JI we have decided to inaugurate a $25.00
Social Membership and I am therefore return-
ing your check herewith. "
In return, please send me your check for
$25.00 which will give you the same club-
house privileges you have always enjoyed,
or at least that you have always been en-
ti1;led to,and add 1;0 this &mOUD:!; $25.00
in 1;he event Miss Gertrude does not intend
1;0 play. . If she wants a playing membership
at $40.00, it will make a grand total of
$65.00.
Not only have i hereby saved you $35.00 but
I hope I have made a booster for Social Mem-
berships, or as you and I would call them in
the North, a non-resident membership. To earn
this $35.00, I would urgently suggest that
every time you come in contact with a Clear-.,
water business man who is not a member of .
the Clearwater Country Club, you insist upon
his taking out one of these memberships.
With kindest regards, I am,
Sincerely,
~/C2_fIL
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CHARLES A. BUFORD +T ...I>
EVAN G. FRAYMAN
JACK J. GELLER"
CLARK H. GREENLEAF."
J. BRUCE HARPER ·
C. ALLEN KVNES, JR
DENNIS R. PEMBERTON
PIERRE M. VOGELBACHER
DENNIS J. W ArsON
(RETIRED)
2560 GuLF TO BAY BOULEVARD
SUITE 300
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33765
TELEPHONE (727) 799-4840
FAX (727) 797-8206
law@harperkynes.com
. BOARD CERTIFIED
CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER
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PRACTICE IN NEW YORK
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A MEMBER MILUON
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OF COUNSel:
FRANK C. LOGAN
1935 - 1998
DEBORAH POINTER KVNES
OUR FILE #
17004
August 8, 2002
Peter Fodor, Esq.
The Trust For Public Land
306 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301-7622
Re: Laura NaIl Connolly Revocable Trust Property, Pinellas County
Dear Mr. Fodor:
It has been a pleasure working with you and your staff regarding the subject property. In the Option
Al!reement dated February 12.2002 between the Trust For Public Land ("BuYer") and Laura NaIl
Connolly. Trustee of the Laura Nall Connollv Trust (Laura Connolly"). the t>arties recoroized the
historic nature of the lands involved. The Parties al!reed to make reasonable efforts to have the
proposed park named and dedicated after Pinellas County Pioneer. Myron Arthur Smith.
The property is located within the city limits of what is now the City of Clearwater and was acquired,
in large part by Mr. and Mrs. Myron A. Smith in 1917. Mr. Smith upgraded the property and the
surrounding Bayview area and they and their Daughter, Gertrude (Laura Connolly's Mother)lived
and entertained on the property for many years. In 1925, Mr. Smith was instrumental in having the
property included in the. City of Clearwater and in encouraging the development of Gulf-To Bay
Boulevard. At his own expense he lobbied in Tallahassee and Washington to secure permission and
funding for the Davis (now Courtney Campbell) Causeway. Myron Smith donated 21/2 acres of
his property, and his neighbor, B. L. McMullen donated 21/2 acres of his property for a public park
at the end of Gulf-To Bay Boulevard. This property was the first piece of shore-front property
donated for park purposes in Central Pinellas County. The rest of the Property remained in the
hands of the direct descendants of Myron A. Smith and Myrtie A. Smith: Gertrude Smith NaIl and
her daughter, Laura NaIl Connolly, from 1917 up to the conveyance to The Trust For Public Land
on June 21st.
Myron Arthur Smith was not only an early settler, he was a successful inventor, a community servant
and business leader. Mr. Smith invented the first machine for dipping chocolate candy. Prior to
HARPER, KYNES, GELLER & BUFORD, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Peter Fodor, Esq.
Page 2
June 15,2004
the "SmithStroke" machine, candy was dipped in chocolate by hand. A major customer of Mr.
Smith was Hershey Chocolate. He held several patents in the United States, England and France
on machinery associated with the production of chocolate candy.
Because of his efforts in building the Clearwater Memorial Causeway, H. H Baskin, Mayor of
Clearwater, honored Myron Smith at the November 11, 1927 Armistice Day Celebration. In
1934, as he had in prior years, Ben T. Davis provided Mr. Smith with a "Causeway Pass"
allowing free passage on the Davis Causeway.
Mr. Smith and his Daughter, Gertrude were early members of the Clearwater Country Club.
By 1930, Myron Smith was the Chairman of the Bank of Clearwater. At that time the bank had
capital of$250,000.00. The Bank was very helpful to local citizens in helping them survive the
economic depression of the early thirties. Officers the next year included Mr. Smith, and
Clearwater Pioneers E. H. Coachman and John S. Taylor (both the latter already have parks
named for them).
At the time of his death in 1948, Mr. Smith owned acreage on the North and South sides of Gulf
To Bay Boulevard including portions of McMullen's Subdivision to Bayview. He also owned
land in Citrus and Hillsborough County Florida and Nassau County, NY.
Of the early City and County Pioneers, Myron Arthur Smith was responsible for the development
and management of property which was the "Gateway to Clearwater". A newspaper article
from the Clearwater Sun, January 29, 1950 recalled the Mr. Smith" built a good dock and took
an active part in the civic affairs of his community." His daughter, Gertrude entertained young
people at the property ..."with swimming and playing on the sandy beach and dancing on a real
hardwood floor...". It is hoped that with the acquisition of the property for public purposes,
many of these activities can continue to be enjoyed by Clearwater residents and visitors.
We appreciate greatly your efforts to honor the commitment that the proposed park name might
recognize the contributions of Myron A. Smith to this area.
HARPER, KYNES, GELLER & BUFORD, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAw
Peter Fodor, Esq.
Page 3
June 15,2004
For your information I am enclosing copies ofletters and other historic documents documenting
some of the endeavors of Myron A. Smith. If you need something further, please call.
Very truly yours
Harper, Kynes, Geller & Buford, P. A.
CC~-::>~
C. Allen Kynes r
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enclosures
cc: Laura Nail Connolly
Mayor Brian Aungst, Sr.
Commissioner Hoyt Hamilton
Coinmissioner Whitney Gray
Commissioner Frank Hibbard
Commissioner Bill Jonson
Bill Home, Clearwater City Manager
Kevin Dunbar, Director Parks & Recreation
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,Tne )Sun 'l'tlesday carried Ii. l~aJ
. p'nragraph referring to the possi.
btlity lofbUl'ie.dtl;easure .to, tl)e,
aflolofnt of twenty ~mion "'QQ~lars
\vnich' is beJiev.e( to ~he 'buried 1 M'
lL t~:act of land' which MyrOll?'=\.
Smith, B. L. 'McMullen and E, M.
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Carneypresen.~ed to the 'county
for park Pll!1\poses. Titllt f~r.the
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tract has paslled, a<:~:ing' to 'Mr.
s~~~~~ ,but: he:{loes~':~~sir:fl:~, "
d~.gg:ers, look fOl't"twenty,mlll.ion dqj.',
;lar.'lwhen 'but fiiteeri:'mijUon Wi:l9
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bl:\ri~d. 'l'h~i tract consist~f~h~e
'~,:u:res b9rdel'ing o~' Old' "TamR3
"'B,ay, at the BaYVlew ~:e,pq ~,.~6J "
lOOJ[()ot Gulf to Bay lboule ,J.
It, is, a beautJt,iul Piece~t.'lanci,:e<.v~
" el'ed~i with ,massive, ,oaks, cedaN
I: ~nd palmS-: ',Th~ s~ot is 'T!chln
: romance, 'being in the disirl,(:t ,in
I whiCh. the ,fifteen milliou,t d()lls.l',S
I' wllich: 'Was paid to Fran:ee .fot;
t that section. of the, present... United
~ States, known as theLOuisian'a.
1 ..purchase, i~ snpposed . to ..liav8'
~'h~enbur~~. - ""
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. arei'amflial' with thestOl'yof -the
:1 GasP&l'ma trea~ure. For. ..y~,Eil'~
e'pal~ties,have iDeen ditgin'g. tQi:~;it
e flo~ ~time ,toti~~, but a9Y~t":ij<
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Children Virtually Lived on the Water
In the Early Days of aay View History
EDITOR'S NOTE - This ia
the 11th in a. series of articles
dealing with history of Ba.y
View, written for The Sun by
Mrs. Nancy Meador, member ot
a pioneer Pinellas family.
. . ..
By MRS. NANCY MEADOR
A few years after James P. Mc-
Mullen had passed away in 1895
his son Jim bought the hotel from
the eight other heirs for nine hun-
dred dollars. He tore it down and
iJuiit the big house on the bay and
a. store building out on the edge
of the road. The kitchen and din-
lngroom, which had been connect-
ed to the main part of the hotel,
were moved out to his farm and
made into a home. Up until this
time the family living quarters
had be.en In II- log cabin at the.
back Of the grove. When the new
house was completed they would
spend their winters at the grove
and down at the bay in the big
house in the summertime.
The children never knew when
they learned to swim because
they were too young to remem-
ber. They lived on the water, in
fL boat, crabbing 01' swimming.
The girls' hair was braided tight-
ly and the salt water did not hutt.
it at all. When it was taken
down or unbraided after it was
dry to be brushed it was soft
and silky and never a speck of
dandruff. So Florida's curative
powers of salt and sunshine play-
ed a major role even in that
}eriod of history.
Tragedy Comes
The Jim McMullens were a. hap-
'y famil.: until a. great tragedy
at least 25 or 30 people fillhing
all at the same time. Quite a. h&ul
for a few hours angling.
Visits Grandfa.ther
The winter of 1922 Miss Edna
Daugherty came to Bay View
from *ew York City to spend the
winter with her grandfather, D. P.
Daugherty and her step grand.
mother, Mrs. Edna Daugherty
(Mrs. Dunham's sister. Mrs. Dun-
ham still lives in Bay View in the
home which wu then her sister'sp.
Edna, Louise Harpham, Gertrude
Smith and Nannie McMullen made
life miserable for MIss Emily
Harpham. Miss Emily wu: teach-
ing Louille Latin so she Would not
get behind In her studies while
she was wintering in Florida.
These young ladies would picket
the road in front of the Harpham
place back and forth until Miss
Emily would give up and let
LoUise come out and play. Life
was just one round of play for
these young ladles with the
Knight girls, and the Crowe! and
Pipkins from Safety Harbor. Mrs.
Douglu Wilcox was alllo one of
the gang.
In 1925 Smith was Instrumental
in getting Bay View into the City
ot Clea,rwater, with gas lights and
the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard follow-
Ing in its wake. The Bay View
extension, leading from the bQule-
· vard to the bay, was widened and
paved. Some of the beautiful trees
had to go but suoh is the CMe al. I
ways in the process ot progress. i
Sewers Put In :
Storm sewers were put In with I
this road, creating a well drained
community. Smith gave two and
a. half acres on the bay at the end
of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard f6r a
park and Uncle Blrt McMullen
gave two and a half acres acrOis
the road for. a park. They were
OLD BAY VIEW HOME-PIc- looking forward to the Ume when
ture at top Is the home built In this would not only be a great u-
1898 by Jim McMullen from set to Bay View but also to Clear-
the old Bay View Hotel. Locat- water. This park was used for
ed On the b8.yfront, It II one of picnic grounds and thoroughly en-
the old landmarkl atm stand- .
lng_ The building later.wu lold Joyed by the surrounding country-
to the late M~ron A. Smith side, but unfortunately the radio
". station was built on the most
(bottom photo), promInent Bay beautiful part of thA ""'ounds and
View citizen who WM lnItru- ,u ... ...
mental in getting Bay View really spo led the whole thing for
IDcorporated Into Olearwater. park purposes.
Smith worked very hard to as-
times the young people had at her sillt Mr. Davis in building the
home. With swimming and play- Davis Causeway, making several
ing on the sandy beach And danc. trips to Tallahassee and Washing'
ing on a real hardwood floot In ton at his own expense to contact
the livlngroOJn there was never & the right people, in order to put
dull moment. it across. He loved Bay View and
About 1919 Smith's sister, Mrs. did much to perpetuate the.~.
Harpham and her daughter Emily tural beauty 01' this, the' most hIs.
and son Fred and his family ca.me torlcal spot in all ofPinella.a
to Bay View from Akron Ohio. ,County.
They. '. b. ought the. old. Hamot.o.n I...
place, which had once heeh . ,.
Blanche McMullen Norton's. Mr.
Fred ,:wu v1~ro;eeide".tQf the. .
~ee.r4i'il'lt bJId~1etibber Com-
PAnY in Amn. Hewa.s a wonder- .
ful man and much loved by allot
tM nelghborho~.
Fllhing waS the greatest sport
in Bay View &t tl1is time. The
dock was always ll)1ed with tlIsh-
ermen. One afternoon the adults
were fishing on the big dock and
the youngsters were swimming
over at the little dock. They C\luld
see the grownup! haUling In one
big red fish afteI' another 80 t.hey
decided to go over and flah too.
Every man, woman and'; :mUd,
C&ughtat least one to 10 big red'
t1eh that afternoon and tMre were
came to their lIve8 on July 7,
1911, when their father was sud-
deJlI~ snatched into eternity by a
very dl!adly and unknown disee.'Je in
this section ot tlIe. country, hem-
orragic fever, which is the last
stage. of malaria.. It has to be
treated by hypodermic injections
of quinine instead of taken into
the stomach.
Caroline did not want to live
in ,the big house on the bay any
longer and within a year had sold
it to Miss Katharine Cooper, ..
cousin of Mrs. Bob Knight, for one
thousand dollars. Miss Cooper
never lived in the houfr'! but one
of her relatives did, Mr. ,Wolfe,
who built the last Be'hel Presby-
terian Church for the community.
Miss Cooper sold it to Mr. and
Mrs. Myron A. .Smith in 1917.
Bay View had become rather
delapidated In these past few year.
although the main street wu still
beautiful with its huge cedars and
oaks overla.pping the entire length
of the main street. Smith cleaned
up his place, built a good dock
and took an active part in civic
affairs of the community. The
neighbors were invited In to fish
and swim. He never ran anyone
off of his dock except children
who could not swim or people who
tried to catch all the fish in the
bay. He was made one of the
trustees of the Bethel Presbyteria.n
Church.
Had Gay Times
daughter Gertrl'de (Mrs.
Nail), soon grew to be a
lady and suc~\Yonderful
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Historic Bayview
Environmental Park
Management Plan
FCT Project Number: Ol-144-FFl
farwater
November 2002
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........ ......... ........... ......................... ....... a............ ... .............. 4
2. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT .................................................................. 5
2.1 RecreatioD Opea Space Bl.meat ......_........................_......................._................................. 5
2.2 Objective,. aDd Procedures .............................................__....._.............._............................... 6
3. SITE DBVELOPM.BRT ................................................................................ 7
3.1 Existing and Proposed Physica1lmprovementa............................................................... 7
3.2 WalkIDg Pa.tba &ad Boardwalk........................-._.................................._..............._................. 9
3.3 Slcaage ..............._.._................................................._..........................................._......................... 9
3.4 LaDdscapiDI aDd Site ~hlDI8.................._..................._........_......................................9
3.S Required Perm.it8 ..........................................................._........_................................................... 10
3.6 Access ................................................_............................................................................................. 10
3~ 7 Ea.8emeata, CoaeeesioDa or Le......................_......................................................._......... 11
4. KEY MANAGEMENT ACTMTIBS .......................................................... 12
4.1 Natura,! Reeou.l'Ce ProtectloD ...._............_...._......................................................................... 12
4.2 Management of Liated Vegetative CoDllDullitle. aDd Liated Specie.................... 12
4.3 Resource restoration and enullOement .................................................._....................... 13
4.4 Archaeological aIId hlatorica1 re.ource protectloll.......................................................14
4.5 EavlroDllleDtal BdUcatlOD PI-ogram......................_............................................................. 15
4.6 o,:e....,. lIa...apm.eat ..._........_......................"..................__._.............................._............. 16
4. 7 COOrcl.iDa.tloD._......_....._....._...._.._...._...................._........_......_.............._..._..._.............._..... 16
4.8 JlaiDteaaace .................................._._............._..._...._...._........................................................... 17
4.9 Security ...................................._._..........._....._................_........................................................... 17
4. 9 Staftial.............._................................_._..............._.........._........................................................... 17
5. COST ESTIMATES AND FtJlO)IKG SOURCES ....................................18
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6. PRIORITY SCBBDULB................................... ............................ ............... 19
7. MONITORING ................................................... ............................"". ........... 20
9. EXHIBITS...... ......."..... .... ... .......""" ........ .....".. .......""..""" ..."""."..""""".. ...... ...."" ..."" 20
9.1 Preliminary Master Site Plan
9.2 Site Location Maps (iDclucling aerial photo and zoning
atlas map clIaplayiDg the project site and its proximity to
the FOOT pond and City Water Treatment Plant)
9.3 Greenway Map
9.4 Boundary Survey (provides location of existing
structures, including trailer pads)
9.5 Exotic Species List
9.6 FNAI Forms
9.7 Conceptual Approval Agreement
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1. Introduction
The Management Plan is intended to provide guidance in the future use
and management of the proposed Historic Bayview Environmental Park.
Funding for the proposed site will be provided by the Florida
Communities Trust Florida Forever Program with matching funds
provided by the City of Clearwater and Pinellas County. The project site
consists of 4.34 acres located in both the City of Clearwater and a
portion of mitigation area owned by Pinellas County. The project site is
located at the southwestern comer of State Road 60 (Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard) and the Bayside Bridge (49th Street). State Road 60 borders
the park to the north, County Road 31 to the south, Meadowlark Lane to
the east, and a retention pond to the east. Directly east of the park is a
residential neighborhood.
Because of the environmental and archeological sensitivity of the site,
and its vulnerability to development, the City seeks to acquire this site
and maintain it as passive resource based park. Public ownership would
protect the ecosystem in conjunction with providing for passive
recreational opportunities. Additionally, the site includes a portion of the
Bayview Indian Midden Site, one of only two black dirt shell middens in
the Tampa Bay area.
The acquisition site is currently littered with the remnants of a former
mobile home park, including concrete trailer pads, electrical poles and
lines. The oak trees on this property are mature with spreading canopies
that effectively cover the property. In addition, the spacing of the trees
and the absence of midstory vegetation give the property a park like
appearance. The evaluation of the oaks and planned restoration of the
area will ensure the preservation of this beautiful oak canopy
reminiscent of the venerable old oak trees that once surrounded the bay
and harbors of Hillsborough and Pinellas County and now only remain
as scattered individual sites.
The acquisition site has a low bluff that slopes to join Pinellas County
property where a young mangrove forest extends to a sandy beach on Old
Tampa Bay. The two properties as a whole will provide an opportunity to
protect the natural resource and provide for opportunities to educate the
public on the significance the resources of these sites.
With regard to the concern for the historic resources on the site, the City
will contact the State of Florida's Division of Historical Resources and
determine what is necessaty to complete an UPdated archaeological
survey as recommended in their letter to FCT dated August 26, 2002.
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The City of Clearwater acknowledges that grant funding from FCT was
used to acquire the project site and this management plan was developed
to ensure that the project site will be developed in accordance with the
Grant Award Agreement and in furtherance of the purpose of the grant
application.
2. Purpose of the Project
The primary purpose of this acquisition is to preserve this
environmentally and archeologically sensitive site from development. A
secondary purpose is to protect and restore a xeric oak hammock, which
includes more than 100 very old live trees as well as protect and
highlight two, on-site archeological sites, listed in the State's Master Site
File. Another secondary purpose is to provide an environmental learning
center for the study of the natural resources of the site. The purchase of
the site would implement the following major provisions of the City of
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
2.1 Recreation Open Space Element
. Policy 24.4.3 states "Continue to designate appropriate land
"Preservation" and "Recreation/Open Space" in the Future Land Use
Plan whenever feasible."
. Policy 24.4.5 states "Continue to promote environmental education
through various programs including television, brochures, lectures
and other public relations methods."
. Policy 24.4.8 states "When possible, provide open space properties
which have the diversity of resources necessary for nature study and
the enjoyment of natural assets in order to assure environmental
understanding.
. Policy 24.4.9 states "Coordinate recreation planning with other plans
concerning water quality, stormwater management, fish and wildlife
management, and environmental education."
. Policy 24.5.1 states "The City shall be responsible for maintaining the
environmental integrity of significant and unique areas owned by the
City."
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. Policy 24.5.3 states "The City should utilize areas of ecological,
historical, or archaeological value for parks and recreation areas.
. Policy 24.5.4 states "The historic preservation components of the
City's Comprehensive Plan, the Florida Department of State and
private historical and archaeological organizations should be
consulted when considering development or redevelopment of lands
thought to have some historical or archaeological significance."
In support of the above elements of the Comprehensive Plan, the
acquisition of the project site will result in the protection/ restoration of the
xeric oak hammock and tidal marsh and mangrove habitats, which provide
suitable habitats for a variety of listed species, including the snowy egret,
white ibis and brown pelican.
Additionally, the City has committed to provide at least 24 environmental
education classes or programs annually at the project site. Local
environmental organizations such as Environ-Net, the Sierra Club and the
St. Petersburg Audubon Society have written letters in support of this
project and have suggested a variety of educational opportunities that this
site lends itself to providing
The City will pursue amending the land use and zoning within one to two
years of acquiring the site, to the appropriate category, Open Space /
Recreation (OSR). An amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan is
not required to change the zoning / land use, however, the
Comprehensive Plan will be changed to reflect the increase in OS/R land.
2.2 Objectives aad Procedures
The City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department will direct
management activities. These activities include removal of exotic
species, routine maintenance, and the use of the site for environmental
learning center. The site will be managed to encourage passive resource-
based recreation along with the protection of natural resources. Passive
recreation will include activities such as walking, scenic observation and
nature appreciation.
Managing the site in accordance with the following objectives and
procedures will further each purpose for acquiring and utilizing the
project site:
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1. Protection of native shoreline vegetation and wildlife habitat.
2. Design of outdoor recreational facilities to allow the general public
reasonable access for observation of the site's natural resources
without interfering with or causing harm to those resources.
3. Encourage public uses of the property that are consistent with the
preservation efforts and prohibit any activities, which would have a
negative impact these goals.
4. Provide educational opportunities for residents and visitors through
the use of interpretive signage and classes to describe the natural
communities and species present on the property.
5. To ensure the long-term viability of these vegetative communities and
to assist the natural restoration of native vegetation, invasive exotic
species that occur on the project site will be eradicated.
All signs, literature and advertising will identify the project site as being
publicly owned and operated as a natural, outdoor recreation site and
will identify the site as having been purchased with funds from the
Florida Communities Trust, the City of Clearwater and Pinellas County.
3. Site Development
3.1 ExistiDg aDd Proposed Phyalca1lmprovemeDts
The northern portion of the project site was formerly a mobile home park
and there are still approximately 40 concrete pads remaining, along with
an asphalt access road, water supply connections, electrical meters and
posts. Upon acquisition, the City intends to remove the remnant
concrete slabs and other remains of the mobile home park. Barricades
and silt fencing will be use to protect the existing oak trees during the
clean up and construction of the site. The City of Clearwater will then
re-vegetate up to 70% of the disturbed xeric oak understory with
appropriate native species to complement the beautiful, historic oak
canopy. Additionally, one-half mile of mulched nature trails, a picnic
shelter, and a boardwalk or mulched trail will extend along the northwest
boundary of the project area down to the sandy beach, and will terminate
in a small observation deck of approximately 10' x 8' in dimension.
Stairs leading from the deck down to the beach will allow users to access
the beach for fishing, wading, or other shoreline activities. Trashcans
will be placed at the picnic and parking area.
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(See Exhibit 9.1- Preliminary Master Site Plan) (See also Exhibit 9.4-
Boundary Survey for location of existing structures and trailer pads)
All major proposed structures and improvements are described below
and shown on the preliminary master site plan (Exhibit 9.1). Only
structures and improvements, which provide for public uses compatible
with the ecologically and archaeologically sensitive shoreline and offshore
areas, are proposed. The proposed picnic shelter will comply with the
handicap accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA).
Written approval from the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) will be
requested prior to the installation of any structures, improvements, signs
or any removal of native vegetation not discussed in this management
plan. All improvements will comply with applicable local, state, regional
and federal laws and regulations. Prior to implementing any site
alterations or physical improvements that are not addressed in the
approved management plan, the City will request written approval from
FCT.
The City of Clearwater will work closely with the County and F.D.O.T. to
develop a maintenance plan that will compliment the efforts of each
agency. Since the City will be maintaining County property as it relates
to this management agreement, the City will investigate the possibility of
joint maintenance of the mitigation area. The City will investigate
various methods to improve maintenance at all sites. Within one year of
acquisition of the project site, should the City be unable to reach
agreement with FDOT regarding maintenance and removal of the fence at
that location, the City will construct a landscaping buffer of native
species, along the FDOT fence that is adjacent to the project site.
The long term risk of storm damage or flooding is not expected, as the
site is contiguous to Old Tampa Bay, an FDOT retention area, and a
Pinellas County wetland area. Should it be determined that any
stormwater facilities are needed the City commits to design them in a
park like manner that mimics a natural system and provides recreational
open space. Impacts from adjoining properties are not anticipated.
Likewise, the site is not expected to create an adverse impact upon the
adjacent neighborhood.
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3.2 W..1klng Paths and Boarc1wa1k
The project site will include approximately one-half mile of mulched
nature trails winding through the oak hammock portion of the project
site. Additionally, there will be a 300' mulched path leading from the
park entrance area to the sandy beach area along Old Tampa Bay
finishing with a small observation deck (approximately 10' x 8' in
dimension), overlooking the bay. The mulched nature trail will be 6 feet
wide and 6 inches thick. A concrete sidewalk will provide handicap
access to the picnic table area. The nature trail, sidewalk and picnic
area will feature native landscaping to enhance the attractiveness of
these amenities.
(See Exhibit 9.1 - Preliminary Master Site Plan)
3.3 SigDage
The project site will feature several interpretive display signs and a kiosk
at the park entrance describing the Historic Bayview neighborhood, and
the efforts to restore the oak hammock vegetative community to a
functioning, natural site. A section of the project area along Old Tampa
Bay contains a portion of the Bayview Indian Midden site. Interpretive
signage will be placed at the southwest comer of the beach to educate
visitors about the site and its significance to the prehistory of the area.
Signage will be provided in cooperation with The Historic Bayview
Association and local environmental organizations.
A dedication sign of at least 2' x 3' will be erected at the main park
entrance, identifying the year project site was acquired and as having
been purchased with funds from the Florida Communities Trust Florida
Forever Program the City of Clearwater and Pinellas County. The sign
will include the FCT logo.
3.4 Landscaping and Site FumlahiDp
Six decorative benches, three trash receptacles, and one bicycle rack will
be spaced on the project site adjacent to the mulched nature trail.
Lighting will not be required, as the park will be open from dawn until
dusk. Miscellaneous landscaping in the form of indigenous species will
be used to enhance the preservation of this property. An irrigation
system will be installed on a small portion of the site, however, the
majority of the landscaping will only be provided with watering to
establish the plants. Mter the initial establishing of these plants the
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plants will be allowed to proceed with their growth in the natural
environment.
Currently, only a conceptual landscape plan exists. Within one to two
years of acquisition of the project site, a formal design of the park will be
completed (as indicated in the Priority Schedule), including details
regarding the landscaping of the project site. Numbers, sizes and types
of landscape species will be provided in the [mal site and landscape
plans.
3.5 Required Permits
A building permit will be necessary for the sidewalk, picnic shelter,
boardwalk/ mulched path and observation platform and a sign permit
will be required for the signage. Additionally, a SWFMD permit may be
required for the boardwalk/ mulched path and observation area.
3.6 Access
The park site is located just west of Clearwater's most visible easterly
entrance. Just after crossing beautiful Courtney Campbell Causeway
and upon entering the City of Clearwater the Historic Bayview
Environmental Park will be located just west of the Bayside Bridge on the
south side of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. While two pedestrian access points
will be available from Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, the main park entrance will
be located directly off County Road 31. This road can be accessed off of
Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard by going south on Meadowlark to County Road
31. Approximately 10 paved parking spaces will available along the
partially vacated C.R. 31. A split rail fence or bollards will be employed
to contain the cars in the parking areas and prevent them from driving or
parking inappropriately on the project site. One bicycle rack will be
placed at the main entrance to the project site. In addition, the City will
evaluate the feasibility of linking the site to the proposed extension of the
Clearwater East-West Trail. That trail, which is presently identified in
the Clearwater Bikeways and Trails Plan is less than one-quarter mile
from the project site and could possibly be connected to the proposed
trail as it extends along the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Each access
point to the project site will comply with the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
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3.7 Easements, ConcessloDa or Leases
The southern portion of project area includes a parcel of land owned by
Pinellas County. Obtaining access through an easement agreement is
essential to the City's plans to construct a boardwalk or mulched path
leading down to the sandy beach area and Old Tampa Bay. Pinellas
County is a willing partner in this endeavor and has even contributed a
portion of the matching funds required to purchase this property. The
City is currently working with Pinellas County officials to enter into an
easement agreement that will facilitate this need. We anticipate the
easement agreement with Pinellas County will be completed within one
year of acquisition of the project site. In return for the easement
agreement, the City will maintain this county parcel of land, and as part
of the management of the site; the city will clean up the beach area,
which is currently littered with washed-up seagrass and other trash.
Also, if needed, the beach area will be renourished with additional sand
and replanted with native species.
The City will provide a 60 day prior written notice and information
regarding the lease of any interest, the operation of any concession, any
sale or option, any management contracts for the project site, and any
use of the project site by any person other than in such person's capacity
as a member of the general public.
Additionally, the City acknowledges that prior to the execution of any
document it will provide said document to FCT for review and approval.
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4. Key Management Activities
4.1 Natural Resource Protection
The primary purpose of the acquisition of the site is to protect the area
from development. Sensitive areas of the site will be preserved in their
natural state, and invasive vegetative species will be removed.
Disturbance of the site will be limited to the removal of the remnants of
the former mobile home Park, including the re-vegetation of native plant
species where appropriate. Barricades and silt fencing will be use to
protect the existing oak trees during the clean up and construction of the
site. The beach area which is currently littered with washed-up seagrass
and other litter, will be cleaned up, and additional sand will be added if
necessary. This will provide opportunities for fishing, wading, bird
watching and other passive recreation activities. Additionally, removal of
exotic species and the replanting of native plants will enhance the
habitat conditions for wildlife species that utilize or could potentially
utilize the project site. Consideration will be given to the types of native
species utilized for landscaping, so as to encourage and/ or benefit the
wildlife species that inhabit the site. One such benefit would be to
include vegetation that provides a food source or shelter to wildlife.
The development of recreation facilities on the site will be limited to the
walking path and picnic facility. The following section describes
activities and procedures recommended for management of the listed
vegetative communities and species on the project site.
Old Tampa Bay, as a Pinellas County waterbody, has been designated by
the Southwest Florida Water Management District as an Outstanding
Florida Water. The acquisition and creation of an environmental park in
place of a mobile home park or commercial development will help protect
the water quality of the Bay.
4.2 Management of Listed Vegetative CommUDitlea aDd Liated
Species
Scheda Ecological Associates, Inc. completed a plant community survey
on August 3, 2001 and noted that the northern portion of the project site
contains several identifiable vegetative communities. The dominant
canopy is live oak with little subcanopy. The subcanopy species
observed includes wax myrtle, Brazilian pepper, bottlebrush, laurel oak,
saltbush and cabbage palm. The dominant groundcover is Bahia grass.
The "Exotic Pest Plant Council's List of Florida's Most Invasive Species"
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list will be used to identify invasive exotic plan species. (See Exhibit 9.5
- Exotic Species List)
The southern portion of the project site contains vegetative communities
usually associated with saltwater wetland areas, such as saltwater
marsh, mangrove forest and sandy beach.
The project site also contains several communities that could support a
variety of listed wildlife, including xeric hammock, tidal marsh and tidal
swamp. Species observed at the southern parcel during the field survey
on the southern parcel included a marsh rabbit, fiddler crabs, and a
great blue heron. No wildlife was observed on the northern parcel.
No non-native wildlife has been observed at the project site. A program
will be developed within one to two years of the site acquisition to
address feral animals such as dogs, cats, ducks or other non-native
wildlife, should such animals begin to inhabit the site.
In order to monitor the continued viability of the vegetative communities
and listed species found on the site, the City or its agent will conduct a
field survey every year. The survey information regarding the occurrence
newly identified plant or animal species will be provided in that year's
stewardship report to the FCT.
Should any newly identified species be found on the project site that
information would be forwarded to the Florida Natural Areas Inventory
(FNAI) on the appropriate forms. (See Exhibit 9.6 FNAI Forms)
4.3 Resource restoration aDd eft~.Dcement
In addition to promoting natural resource conservation, the site will be
managed to provide environmental enhancement and protection of the
xeric oak hammock and the Old Tampa Bay coastline. It is the City's
intent to enhance the oak hammock and the natural shoreline vegetation
by removing the trash and debris currently littering the site by removing
exotics, allowing for the recruitment of natural vegetation into those
disturbed areas. In addition, a city arborist will inspect the oak trees to
assess their health and develop a plan for protecting the trees.
A management program will be developed to control Brazilian peppers.
To control existing Brazilian pepper stands currently on site, the
management program will consist of removing both the seedlings and
stumps within the invasive vegetation stand. Quarterly maintenance is
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recommended for the first year following the removal of all Brazilian
pepper stands. After the first year it is recommended that Brazilian
pepper maintenance be performed on a semiannual basis.
Specific management techniques will consist of pruning Brazilian pepper
species to a stump form. An application using the direct spray method
will be made over appropriate stumps or volunteer seedlings with Garlon
4 or other approved systemic herbicide, which should result in the
chemical removal of this species.
The City will attempt to contact the Florida Department of Transportation
to explore the possibility of combining efforts to control the exotic species
in the FOOT stormwater pond adjacent to the project site, within 1 - 3
years of acquisition of the project property. (See Exhibit 9.2 - Site
Location Maps for location of FOOT pond)
The shoreline portion of the project site, Old Tampa Bay, a Pinellas
County waterbody, has been designated by the Southwest Florida Water
Management District as an Outstanding Florida Water. By the
acquisition and creation of an environmental park and removing the
remnants of the former mobile home park and preserving the site from
commercial development it will serve to protect the water quality of the
Bay. In addition, the management of the site will be coordinated with the
Florida Fish and Fresh Water Game Commission for appropriate
guidance related to mitigating impacts of site development on vegetative
communities, wildlife habitat and offshore areas.
The west side of the project, next to the BaYview neighborhood will be
landscaped with native species such as was myrtle and other similar type
evergreens to provide a buffer between the project site and the adjacent
neighborhood, while also providing a wildlife habitat and enhancing the
function and appearance of the project site. Limiting the landscaping
buffer to the FOOT fence line and neighborhood border will assist in
making the park viewable and aid in deterring visitation of the park
during unauthorized hours.
(See Exhibit 9.1 - Preliminary Master Site Plan)
4.4 Archaeological and historical resource protection
The project area is within the historic BaYview neighborhood, one of the
most important and well-documented historical and archaeological areas
in Pinellas County. There are ten sites listed in the Master Site File
within one-quarter mile of the project site, including eight homes in the
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adjacent neighborhood and two archaeological sites on the project site
itself. Within the project boundaries are two sites, an unnamed site at
the northwest corner and a portion of the Bayview Indian Midden site at
the southwest corner along Old Tampa Bay. The Bayview Indian Midden
is one of only two black dirt shell middens known to exist in the Tampa
Bay area.
The conceptual site plan for the park includes a mulched path down to
the shoreline of Old Tampa Bay along the southwest boundary of the
project site ending with an observation deck. The mulched path will be
designed in a manner that would allow visitors to safely access the sandy
beach area without walking on or damaging the Indian Midden. In
addition, interpretive signage would be utilized to highlight the historical
significance of the site and provide rules and direction for proper
observance to ensure the midden's continued protection.
A professional archaeological survey of the property will be conducted
prior to any land clearing or ground disturbing activity associated with
the development of the park, set to begin in 2003. The collection of any
artifacts or any disturbance of archaeological / historic locations on the
project site will be prohibited unless prior authorization has been
obtained from the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources.
If evidence is found to suggest additional archeological or historic
resources at the project site, the City will immediately notify the Division
of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, to assess these
resources and take appropriate measures to protect the resources on the
find.
4.5 Environmental Education ProJl1UD
The City is committed to ensure that at least 24 environmental education
classes or programs annually at the project site. Staff from Moccasin
Lake Nature Park, Bay Area Environmental groups, and area schools will
be on site during the year to teach environmental classes. Additionally,
local environmental organizations such as Environ-Net, the Sierra Club
and the St. Petersburg Audubon Society have written letters in support
of this project and have suggested a variety of educational opportunities
that this site lends itself to providing. In particular, The St. Petersburg
Audubon Society has offered assistance such as volunteers to assist in
documenting the birds that use the site and nearby areas, and
volunteers to lead bird walks or bird identification classes. The creation
of an outdoor Environmental Learning Center at the project site is one of
the goals of these organizations. The education classes will commence in
2003, after the restoration of the site has begun. An uPdate of the
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educational activities conducted on the project site will be included in
the yearly FCT stewardship report. Should any revenues be collected as
a result of the educational programs they will only be utilized towards
upkeep and maintenance of the project site.
The Historic Bayview Neighborhood Association has offered to provide
office space adjacent to the project site for distributing information about
the site and its rich cultural history. The Association will manage the
office.
The project site will feature several interpretive signs and a kiosk at the
park entrance describing the historic Bayview neighborhood, the
archeological and historical features of the site.
4.6 Greenway Management
The project site itself will include approximately one-half mile nature
trails winding through the oak hammock portion of the project site, and
a 300' mulched pathway leading from the park entrance to the beach
along Old Tampa Bay. The City will evaluate the feasibility of linking the
site to the proposed extension of the Clearwater East - West Trail, along
Courtney Campbell Parkway. This trail, which is presently identified in
the Clearwater Bikeways and Trails Plan is less than one-quarter mile
from the project site and could possibly be connected to the proposed
trail as it extends along the Courtney Campbell Causeway. The current
obstacle to linking this site to the trail is the presence of a sewage
treatment facility between the project area and the Courtney Campbell
Causeway. If the trail can be routed around the plant, the site will be
included in the trail plan and would serve as a trailhead facility offering a
destination point for users. (See Exhibit 9.3 - Greenway Map)
4.7 CoordiDatiOD
The site is contiguous to Old Tampa Bay, a FDOT retention area, a
Pinellas County wetland area, and the Bayview neighborhood. Impacts
to the adjoining properties are not anticipated. The site is not expected
to create an adverse impact upon the adjacent neighborhood. On the
contrary, the residents of the Bayview neighborhood have actively
supported this project, and with the creation of the park, the Bayview
neighborhood will be guaranteed the preservation of an open space park
rather than possible commercial development, which was heavily
opposed by the neighborhood.
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The activities listed in this management plan will be coordinated with the
Florida Fish and Fresh Water Game Commission for appropriate
guidance related to mitigating impacts of site development on vegetative
communities, wildlife habitat and offshore areas. The requirements
imposed by other grant program funds that may be sought by the City
for site development shall not conflict with the terms and conditions of
the FCT award.
4.8 IIalDtemuace
Upon acquisition of the project site, the City of Clearwater will
incorporate maintenance procedures consistent with those applied to
other City parks including the removal of dead vegetation or trees,
regular maintenance to trails, furnishings, and signage and repairs to
access areas as needed. In some instances, other City departments may
be called upon for assistance.
Maintenance activities will include clean up and regular trash removal
and keeping trails open. Repairs to gates, picnic tables, and boardwalk
or mulched path will be done by the Parks and Recreation Department.
4.9 Security
Security will include signage stating the applicable City Ordinances
relative to park hours and permissible activities and bollards or other
vehicular control mechanisms at any points of improper vehicular
access. The City of Clearwater Police Department will also provide
periodic patrol of the property, as will the members of the Historic
BaYview Association.
4.9 Staft'lng
There are no plans to have on site staff. However, staff from Moccasin
Lake Nature Park and area schools will be on site during the year to
teach environmental classes. A Parks and Recreation crew will do
maintenance. A maintenance staff of 107 city employees presently
maintains all the city parks on a rotating basis. This crew will be used to
maintain the subject site.
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5. Cost Estimates and Funding Sources
Initial cost estimates for the development and management of the site are
provided below:
A. l'acnities Developmeat
Mulched nature trail $33,4 70.00
(6" thick 6' wide (sq. ft.))
Informational site signage $ 5,000.00
and kiosk
Park identification sign $ 2,400.00
Park rules signs (2 @ $750) $ 1,500.00
Picnic tables (6) $ 2,700.00
Irrigation system & meter $ 1,500.00
Bike rack (1) $ 600.00
Landscaping $ 10,000.00
Picnic Shelter $15,000.00
Boardwalk or mulched trail to $30,000.00
Observation deck
Observation deck $50.000.00
Total Future Development $152,170.00
The City of Clearwater currently does not have funding for all of these
improvements, but they have been addressed in the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan for development in FY 04 / 06. The City of
Clearwater has an aggressive parks development program with
$7,000,000 in operating funds, a portion of these funds will be set aside
for development each year. Also, an effort will be made to secure a
matching grant so that the facilities can be constructed ahead of
schedule. The requirements imposed by other grant program funds that
may be sought by the City for site development shall not conflict with the
terms and conditions of the FCT award.
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B. MtuUlgement Coats
Initial grounds clean-up, removal
Trailer pads, etc.
$10,000.00
Supplies, chemicals, fertilizers, etc.
(26 @ $60)
$ 7,800.00
$ 1.560.00
Yearly grounds maintenance (26 @ 300)
Total
$20,860.00
6. Priority Schedule
Initial site development activities will focus on the removal of the
remnants of the mobile home park and the exotic plant species, primarily
Brazilian Pepper. The design and construction of the proposed facilities
will begin the following year with construction in the next two years.
Maintenance and management activities related to the site would be
ongoing. Completion of the park is scheduled for fiscal year 2006. The
priority schedule is illustrated below:
ADauaUy
Purchase Property X
Property X
Restoration
Education classes X
Project design X
& Iandsca Ian
Construction X
FCT Report X
Archaeological X
Surv
Land Use Change X
Water Quality X
Plan
Obtain County X
Easement
Feral animal X
X
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7. Monitoring
This Management Plan will be reviewed for potential updates as part of
the annual FCT stewardship report. The stewardship report will review
the goals set forth in the management plan and describe their degree of
success. The stewardship report will be prepared by the City and
submitted to the FCT on January 30th of each year. Any proposed
modification of the management plan must be reviewed and approved by
the FCT prior to implementation.
As previously noted, . a field survey of the vegetative communities on the
site will be conducted every year. The Exotic Pest Plan Council's List of
Florida's Most Invasive Species will be used to assist in identifying
invasive exotics on the project site. An assessment of the shoreline
restoration activities and the restoration of the oak hammock from its
previous use as a mobile home park will occur annually. Once
successfully completed, this assessment will be provided only as
necessary to ensure that the non-native invasion does not recur. The
results of this survey will be made available to the FCT through the
stewardship report.
9. Exhibits
9.1 Preliminary Master Site Plan
9.2 Site Location Map (including aerial photo and zoning atlas
map displaying the project site and its proximity to the FOOT
pond and City Water Treatment Plant
9.3 Greenway Map
9.4 Boundary Survey (provides location of existing structures,
including trailer pads)
9.5 Exotic Species List
9.6 FNAI Forms
9.7 Conceptual Approval Agreement
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~. To: Director of Parks and Recreation, Clearwater, FL
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that I do not want the name of the park to be
changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
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To: Director of Parks and Recreation, Clearwater, FL
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that the undersigned residents do not want the
name of the park to be changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
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To: Director of Parks and Recreationt Clearwatert FL
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that the undersigned residents do not want the
name of the park to be changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
Darren Davidson
1875 Belleaire Road
Clearwater, Fla.
33764
Thank You,
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To: Director of Parks and Recreation, Clearwater, FL
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that the undersigned residents do not want the
name of the park to be changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
Curt Enger
101 Gulfwinds Drive West
Palm Harbor, Fla.
34683
Thank You,
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To: Director of Parks and Recreation, Clearwater, FL
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that I do not want the name of the park to be
changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
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To: Director of Parks and Recreation, Clearwater, FL
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that I do not want the name of the park to be
changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
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I sttongly disagree with naming the park II different
name than It's original name. Historic Sayvlew
Environmental Park, the n.",. says It 811. It's Important
to maintain It's historic value.
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Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that the undersigned residents do not want the
name of the park to be changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
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I strongly disagree with naming the parle a different
name than /t's original name. Historic Bayvlew
Envlron",.",.' Park, the name says It all. It's Important
to maintain It's historic value.
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To Whom It .ay Concem:
I strongly disagree with naming the parle a dlffetent
name than It's original name. Historic Bayview
Envlronment81 Park, the name says It all. It's Important
to maintain it's historic value.
Thank You,
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To Whom It "ay Concern:
I strongly dlsagl'88 with naming the park a different
name than it's origina' name. Historic Bayview
Environmenta' Psrlc, the na",. ..ys it all. It's Important
to maintain It's historic value.
Thank You,
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To: Director of Parks and Recreation, Clearwater, FL
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that I do not want the name of the park to be
changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
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To Whom It May Concem:
I Brytt Justice strongly dIseg,.. with naming the patle "".,
anyone individual. I believe that the park needs to keep Its
original name, Hlstot'Ic Bayvlew Environmental Patle. If the name
has to be changed It should ".,. aome hIatoI1caI value. My
husband"" the tight 1de8, with IIIIIIIIlIfIit "".,. the old ball field
off of McMullen Booth Road, .Cheup_ke Parle. " A church
bought the propwty and now the Ch....... name ,. gone.
Thllt should be the new """,." It has to be cIJIInged. I all" think
that Historic Beyvlew EnvItonmental Parle should be lite name.
The prop8I'ty ". hlstoly so therefont the ".",." Is now should
...",d.
Brytt Justice
3010 Cr Rd. 31
CIw, Fl.
33759
Thank You,
8rytt Justice
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To: Director of Parks and Recreation, Clearwater, Fl
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that the undersigned residents do not want the
name of the park to be changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
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C (-V. ~l. S 37S7
Thank You,
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To Whom It May Concem:
I disagree with naming the park after anyone Individual.
What about naming It after the old ball field off of McMullen
Booth ReI. Chesapeake. It would make more sense to name
something" .- - - 1 j. - than Just an Individual.
Thank You,
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3010 Cr. 31
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33759
To: Director of Parks and Recreation, Clearwater, FL
Re: Historic Bayview Environmental Park
Please be advised that I do not want the name of the park to be
changed.
It is important to maintain the integrity of this area and recognize its
historic value.
To Whom It May Concern:
'strongly ells.... with naming the park "".,. anyone
individual. I believe that the parle IHIfJds to keep Its original
name, HI8foI1c 8ayvIew Envltonmental PM. If the name has to
be changed" should hIIve some hI8totIcal velue. It could be
after the old bell field off of lIcIIullen Booth Road , -Chesapeake
Parle. " A church bought the pt'Op8Ity and now the Cheupealce
name" gone. .,."., should be the new ..... "" ".. to be
changed. I stili think "., Hl8foric Bey;dcw EnvItonmental P8I1c
should be file name. TIle pIOp8I'ty has hIsfory so fIJeIefoI8 the
name" ,. now should aIaItd.
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