04/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2015
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 16, 2015
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Jay Polglaze,CounciImember
Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember
Bill Jonson
Also Present: William B. Horne 11 - City Manager, Jill Silverboard —Assistant City
Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague — Official
Records and Legislative Services Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation — Vice Mayor
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and awards (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions) — Given.
4.1 Service Awards - April
One service award was presented to a city employee. The April 2015 Employee of
the Month Award was presented to Thomas "TJ"Murphy, Marine and Aviation.
4.2 Civitan Awareness Month Proclamation, April 2015 — David Seabrooks, Clearwater Civitan
Club President
4.3 Arbor Day Proclamation, April 25, 2015 — Chuck Porterhouse, Urban Forestry and
Restoration Services
4.4 Drinking Water Week Proclamation, May 3-9, 2015—Tracey Mercer, Public Utilities Director
4.5 Clearwater Poetry Day Proclamation, April 25, 2015 - Shelley Jaffe, Clearwater Center of
the Arts
4.6 Uncorked Presentation to Council — Tammy Gail, Event Organizer
Ms. Gail thanked Council and staff for their continued support, reviewed event activities and
presented Council with commemorative baseball caps.
4.7 Mayors Challenge Presentation - Jeffrey Rhoads, FL Auto Exchange President
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4.8 Clean and Resilient Marina Award — Mary Yeargan, Fl. Department of Environmental
Protection and Gordie Wills, Marina and Aviation
Ms. Yeargan presented the Clean and Resilient Marina Award and flag to the Clearwater
Harbor Marina. The Marina is the first in the district to receive the designation.
4.9 Marine Advisory Board Presentation — Paul Kelly, Chair
Mr. Kelly reviewed recent accomplishments and thanked Council and staff for their
continued support.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the April 2, 2015 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the April
2, 2015 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by
the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda
Mike Riordon expressed concerns with pedestrian safety at the intersection of Court Street
and East Avenue and urged Council to address matter.
Gerry Brown encouraged all to attend upcoming meeting with Congressman Jolly regarding
proposed legislation addressing poverty. Meeting details will be provided to Council when
finalized.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve settlement of the liability claim of Helen Buell for payment of$30,000.00 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve the grant agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
for a grant in the amount of$200,000 for improvements to Moccasin Lake Nature Park
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve the acquisition of real property located at 3198 Gulf-To-Bay Boulevard (SR
60); approve a not-to-exceed purchase price of$270,000 with total expenditures not
to exceed $287,000; transfer funds from Recreation Land impact fees at mid-year to
Park Land Acquisition (CIP315-93133) to fund this purchase; and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute instruments required to affect closing. (consent)
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7.4 Approve annual blanket purchase order (BPO) and two one-year renewal terms at the
City's option (Invitation To Bid 25-15) with Audio Services Plus Inc (ASP) of Tampa,
FL, in the annual amount of$125,000 for Special Events Services including the
purchase of labor, materials and equipment to perform staging, rigging, lights and
sound for various concerts and special events held throughout the year. (consent)
7.5 Approve a Special Event Agreement template to be used when partnering with various
media outlets, primarily radio stations, to present special events at Coachman Park;
and authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve future event agreements.
(consent)
7.6 Approve an initial agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Florida
Department of Health (FDOH) for a grant in the amount of$37,500 from May 1, 2015
to September 30, 2015 to help improve the health of Clearwater residents; and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve future grant agreements
relative to this program. (consent)
7.7 Approve the grant agreement between the City of Clearwater and the National Council
on Aging (NCOA) for a grant in the amount of$10,000 to provide a nutrition program
for 200 Clearwater residents and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.8 Declare list of equipment surplus to the needs of the City; authorize disposition
through sale to the highest bidder through public auction and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve the final plat for Nolan Subdivision, whose physical address is 901 Cleveland
Street, located on the south side of Cleveland Street between South Martin Luther
King Jr. Avenue and Park Street at Prospect Lake. (consent)
7.10Approve a contract with Severn Trent Services, of Pittsburgh, PA in the amount of
$1247500.00 (BPO) for the purchase and installation of Bayoxide E33 Granular Ferric
Oxide Media, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Approve a Contract (Purchase Order) to Communications International of Vero Beach,
FL in the amount of$1 076,108.12 for the Project 25 (P-25) Police terminal upgrade
for the city-wide two-way radio P-25 communication system in accordance with Sec.
2.564(1)(b), Code of Ordinances - Sole Source; authorize lease purchase under the
City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement, or internal financing via an interfund loan
from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best
interest; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.12Approve Change Order 5 to Ajax Building Corporation of Oldsmar, Florida, to
construct the Countryside Recreation Center HVAC Upgrades (11-0059-LI), in the
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amount of$648,918, approve a time extension of 60 days, amend the budget for the
Countryside Library Renovation project to a new total of$7,351,586, an increase of
$248,918 over the $7,102,668 budget to include HVAC upgrades for the Countryside
Recreation Center, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Appoint Letitia (Tish) Wold to the Marine Advisory Board with a term to expire March
31, 2019. (consent)
7.14Approve the 2015 Federal Legislative Agenda. (consent)
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve the request from Stress Free Construction, LLC to vacate a portion of a
platted drainage easement located on property addressed at 2606 Brewton Court; and
pass Ordinance 8714-15 on first reading (VAC2014-05).
Stress Free Construction, LLC has requested the drainage easement vacation
for the purpose of increasing the number of buildable lots on its property. Staff
has reviewed the request; the City's Stormwater Division has no present need
and anticipates no future need for the easement for drainage purposes.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the request from Stress
Free Construction, LLC to vacate a portion of a platted drainage
easement located on property addressed at 2606 Brewton Court.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8714-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8714-15 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
8.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low
(RL) and Preservation (P) and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P) Districts for 2127 Pleasant Parkway,
and pass Ordinances 8693-15, 8694-15 and 8695-15 on first reading.
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(ANX2015-02003)
This voluntary annexation petition involves one parcel of land totaling 0.265
acres. The parcel is occupied by a single-family dwelling and is located on the
south side of Pleasant Parkway, approximately 350 feet south of Bell Cheer
Drive. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste
service from the City, and will be connected to City sewer as part of the
Belcher Area Sanitary Sewer Extension Project Area. The property is
contiguous to existing City boundaries along the west and south. It is
proposed that the property be assigned Future Land Use Map designations of
Residential Low (RL) and Preservation (P) and the zoning categories of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City.
The applicant has paid the sewer impact fee in full, and will be
connected to the system once it is available. The property is located
within Police District II and service will be administered through the
district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency
medical services will be provided to the property by Station 47 located
at 1460 Lakeview Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the
property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service.
The property will continue to receive water from Pinellas County. The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities
and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map and
Preservation (P) categories are consistent with the current Countywide
Plan designations of the property. The Residential Low (RL)
designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per
acre. The Preservation (P) category recognizes the watershed and
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drainage features on the property, which is connected to the
conservation area south of the subject property. The proposed zoning
districts to be assigned to the property are the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P) Districts. The use of the
subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District and the property exceeds the
District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed
annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the
City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries
along the west and south; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the annexation,
initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL)
and Preservation (P) and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P) Districts
for 2127 Pleasant Parkway. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinances 8693-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8693-15 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 8694-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8694-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 8695-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8695-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
8.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low
(RL) and Preservation (P)/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas
designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P)
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Districts for 1701 Owen Drive and pass Ordinances 8696-15, 8697-15 and 8698-15 on
first reading. (ANX2015-02004)
This voluntary annexation petition involves one parcel of land totaling 0.228
acres. The parcel is occupied by a single-family dwelling and is located on the
northeast corner of Owen Drive and SR 590. The applicant is requesting
annexation in order to receive solid waste and sanitary sewer service from the
City. The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries along the south
and east. It is proposed that the property be assigned Future Land Use Map
designations of Residential Low (RL) and Preservation (P)/Drainage Feature
Overlay and the zoning categories of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
and Preservation (P).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City.
The applicant has paid the sewer impact and assessment fees in full,
and has been connected to the sanitary sewer system. The property is
located within Police District III and service will be administered through
the district headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire
and emergency medical services will be provided to the property by
Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate
capacity to serve the property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police,
fire and EMS service. The property will continue to receive water
service from Pinellas County. The proposed annexation will not have
an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL), Preservation (P), and Drainage
Feature Overlay Future Land Use Map categories are consistent with
the current Countywide Plan designations of the property. The
Residential Low (RL) designation primarily permits residential uses at a
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density of 5 units per acre. The Preservation (P) and Drainage
Feature overlay categories recognize the watershed and drainage
features on the property. The proposed zoning districts to be assigned
to the property are the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and
Preservation (P) Districts. The use of the subject property is consistent
with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with
the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City
boundaries along the south and east; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the annexation,
initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL)
and Preservation (P)/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning
Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and
Preservation (P) Districts for 1701 Owen Drive. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinances 8696-15 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8696-15 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 8697-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8697-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 8698-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8698-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
8.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
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District for 1268 and 1276 Sedeeva Circle North, 1226 Aloha Lane, 2063 North Betty
Lane, and 1233 and 1271 Palm Street; and pass Ordinances 8699-15, 8700-15 and
8701-15 on first reading. (ANX2015-02005)
This voluntary annexation petition involves six parcels of land totaling
0.887 acres. All parcels are occupied by single-family dwellings. The six
lots are located south of Union Street, east of Douglas Avenue, north of
Sunset Point Road (SR 576) and west of Kings Highway. The applicants
are requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service from
the City, and will connect to city sewer as part of the City's Idlewild/The
Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project. The properties are contiguous to existing
city boundaries along at least one property boundary. It is proposed that
the properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of
Residential Urban (RU) and a zoning category of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the
proposed annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater
Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the City.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the
City. Four of the applicants have paid the required sewer impact
fee in full and are currently awaiting connection to the City sewer
system. The other two have not made any payments but they are
aware that the impact fee must be paid prior to connection and of
the financial incentives available. The properties are located
within Police District II and service will be administered through
the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to these properties
by Station 51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has
adequate capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer,
solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
annexations will not have an adverse effect on public facilities
and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the
following objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base
through the annexation of a variety of land uses located
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within the Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations
for single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map
category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan
designation of these properties. This designation primarily
permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The
proposed zoning district to be assigned to the properties is the
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the
subject properties is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the properties exceed the District's minimum
dimensional requirements. The proposed annexations are
therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing
City limits along at least one property boundary; therefore, the
annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Polglaze moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1268 and 1276 Sedeeva Circle North, 1226 Aloha
Lane, 2063 North Betty Lane, and 1233 and 1271 Palm Street. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8699-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8699-15
on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 8700-15 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 8700-15 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 8701-15 was presented and read by title only.
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Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 8701-15 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
9. City Manager Reports
9.1 Approve the City of Clearwater's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
Local Housing Assistance Plan covering Fiscal Years 2015-2018, authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution 15-05.
Florida statute 420.9079 requires counties and cities receiving State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds to develop a 3-year Local
Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) outlining strategies for how the funds will be
utilized.
The City receives its allocation from the State of Florida through Florida
Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). For fiscal year 2014-2015, the City
received $499,545 in SHIP funds. The City expects to receive $128,960 in
program income. The City expends SHIP funds per the strategies outlined in
the LHAP. Our current LHAP covers state fiscal years 2012-2015.
This new LHAP will cover state fiscal years 2015-2018. The strategies outlined
in the new LHAP are a continuation of our current LHAP. All changes made
within the 2015-2018 LHAP will be retroactive to the 2012-2015 LHAP to be
able to use prior year funds if available. The strategies Include:
• Acquisition of Existing Homes with Rehabilitation: This program
provides funds to community-based non-profits to acquire rehabilitate
and resell single-family housing units. The community land trusts
principles may be utilized.
• Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance With or Without
Rehabilitation: The City will use SHIP funds to provide down payment
and closing costs assistance to eligible homebuyers purchasing new or
existing homes.
• Owner-occupied Rehabilitation: The City will provide funds for the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family residences.
• Multi-Family Housing: The City will provide SHIP funds to support the
acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction of rental housing.
• New Construction Program: This program provides funds to eligible
developers and sub-recipients for the development of new housing
units.
• Disaster Mitigation: In the case of natural or man-made disasters, this
strategy will utilize SHIP funding for emergency or interim repairs.
Per Florida Statute, the City Council is being asked to adopt by resolution the
LHAP for state fiscal years 2015-2018. The LHAP is due to the State on May
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2, 2015.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the City of
Clearwater's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
Local Housing Assistance Plan covering Fiscal Years 2015-2018 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
Resolution 15-05 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Polglaze moved to adopt Resolution 15-05. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
9.2 Accept the transfer of title to three parcels that have escheated to Pinellas County in
accordance with Section 197.592(3), Florida Statutes, authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same and adopt Resolution 15-08.
Tax deeds were recently issued to Pinellas County for properties located at
1408 Monroe Avenue, 1112 Palm Bluff Street and 404 Blanche B. Littlejohn
Trail. These properties have escheated to the County for non-payment of
taxes. Per Florida Statutes, such tax deeds are issued when three years have
passed from the day a parcel of land was offered for public sale and placed on
the list of"lands available for taxes" without having been purchased.
Florida Statutes require that land acquired by any county of the state for
delinquent taxes which have not been previously sold, acquired for infill
housing, or dedicated by the board of county commissioners, and which are
located within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality of the county
shall be conveyed to the municipality in which the land is located. Such lands
conveyed to the municipality shall be freely alienable to the municipality without
regard to third parties. Liens of record held by the county on such parcels
conveyed to a municipality shall not survive the conveyance of the property to
the municipality.
In response to a question, Engineering Assistant Director Scott Rice said the
parcels are vacant and would be placed on the list for affordable housing.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to accept the transfer of title to
three parcels that have escheated to Pinellas County in accordance
with Section 197.592(3), Florida Statutes, authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Resolution 15-08 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to adopt Resolution 15-08. The
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motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Hock - DiPolito and Councilmember Jonson
10. City Attorney Reports — None.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Jonson said the Urban Land Institute joint meeting on
Monday, April 13 was well attended. He said it would be useful to have recent
conceptual ideas on how to proceed with Coachman Park improvements and
a discussion or review of comments and suggestions made at the meeting
should take place at a future Worksession.
Councilmember Hock - DiPolito said she hopes more people will attend the
next Urban Land Institute joint meeting. In response to a resident who spoke
under Citizens to be Heard, she said she would talk to the director of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization to see if there is something that can be
done to help pedestrian issues at the intersection of Court Street and East
Avenue.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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