09/28/2015 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes September 28, 2015
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Monday, September 28, 2015
1 :00 PM
Council Chambers
Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and
Vice Mayor Jay E. Polglaze
Also Present: 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 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Presentations — Given.
2.1 Service Awards - September
Three service awards were presented to city employees.
The August 2015 Employee of the Month Award was presented to Rob
Powers, Public Utilities. and the September/October 2015 Bimonthly
Team Award was presented to Shelby Brown and Terry Malcolm Smith.
3. Office of Management and Budget
3.1 Approve the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County to
extend the Local Option Fuel Tax Distribution through December 31, 2027 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The existing six cent Local Option Fuel Tax (LOFT) is scheduled to sunset
December 31, 2017. The Board of County Commissioners has indicated that it
will favorably consider extending the authorization for an additional 10 years
through December 31, 2027.
The Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement is drafted by the County
Attorney's Office. This amendment revises the agreement to correspond with
the proposed extension of the levy and maintains the current distribution
between the County and the municipalities, whereas the County share of the
total distribution is 60% and the municipal share is 40%. Prior to 2007, the
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distribution was 75% County and 25% cities.
The City's LOFT receipts are used to fund transportation expenditures as
authorized by Florida Statute 336.025. In the fiscal year 2015/16 budget, we
estimate receiving $1,472,080 in LOFT revenues to fund the following capital
improvement projects: Bridge Maintenance and Improvements, Traffic
Calming Program, City-Wide Intersection Improvements, Signal Renovation,
and Intersection Improvements.
4. Economic Development and Housing
4.1 Approve a five-year Management Agreement between the City and the Clearwater
Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) for the CRCC to provide visitor information
services at the Clearwater Beach Visitor Information Center (VIC) for the period of
October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2020 at a cost not to exceed $50,000 per
year, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The VIC, built in 2002, is located adjacent to the Pier 60 playground on
Clearwater Beach just west of the Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina. The
center is a 15 ft. x 20 ft. air-conditioned concrete block structure of tropical
seascape design compatible with existing beach buildings. The Economic
Development and Housing Department is the owner of the building. The VIC
building will be provided to the operator rent-free and shall be open to serve
the public seven days a week excluding specific holidays. The City's Building
and Maintenance Division will maintain the structural integrity of the building.
The City released Request for Proposal (RFP) 51-15 on June 3, 2015 seeking
an operator/management firm to provide public information services at the
Clearwater Beach VIC. The City received two strong proposals from the
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Beach
Chamber of Commerce.
The Selection Committee, made up of Robin Sollie, President/CEO of Tampa
Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce; Michele Routh, St. Pete-Clearwater
Airport Public Relations Director; Janeche Petrou, Retired Tourism
Professional; Joelle Castelli, Director, Public Communications; and Geri
Campos Lopez, Director, Economic Development and Housing, met on August
3, 2015 to review both proposals with oral presentations taking place on
August 18, 2015. The interview and committee discussions were open to the
public and applicant representatives attended these sessions.
The Selection Committee unanimously recommended the CRCC as the VIC
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vendor due to their experience and activity beyond the beach, using all paid,
long-tenured staff to run the center, transparent fundraising proposal with no
differentiation in advertising pricing between chamber members and
non-members, and their relationships/partnerships with the community.
Staff then negotiated the Management Agreement including a scope of
services summarized below. The CRCC will act as a concierge service,
providing quality service and information to the visitors to Clearwater.
Information provided will include, but not be limited to, accommodation
referrals, restaurant and attraction information, parking and traffic,
transportation services, directions and maps, parks and recreation information,
water temperatures, weather forecasts, entertainment venues, events in
Coachman Park and elsewhere, sporting events, location of human services
such as hospitals and pharmacies, City services such as the library, marina,
Sailing Center, etc. The center will house rack cards and display space for
advertisers. The focus is to promote the center's advertisers, Clearwater
businesses and events of interest in Clearwater first and foremost, then events
in and around Pinellas County and Tampa Bay.
It is the goal of the City to provide a Beach VIC that is self-sustaining.
Therefore, the CRCC will be allowed to sell advertisements and immediate
visitor needs and approved sundry items, i.e. maps, event tickets, etc.
The CRCC will furnish the City with quarterly reports of activities. Each report
is to identify the visitor traffic numbers, computer usage on the part of the
visitors and telephone calls taken. The report will also include a list of current
advertisers, visitor service trends, visitor requests and concerns, the costs of
such service, and commentary on the viability, effectiveness, and trends
affecting the VIC. As part of the quarterly reporting requirement, the CRCC will
provide a financial summary that details merchandising, advertising sales, and
other activities in separate categories. The City may request additional reports
if desired to monitor annual objectives and performance.
The VIC will maintain a Guest Book/Comment Cards to gather visitor profiles.
The center will provide a computer for visitors to check a-mails and other
internet usage. The VIC will address visitor complaints and act as a liaison to
local businesses to ensure return visitation.
In addition, it is the intent of the CRCC to refresh/remodel the BVIC. Staff will
work with the CRCC on these improvements to the VIC in Fiscal Year 15-16.
In summary, the Chamber has operated the VIC for the past thirteen years,
and continuing to do so provides continuity of tourism services already
established with the City, the community and Clearwater's visitors. The CRCC
has strong relationships with the City, other Chambers of Commerce, the
Tampa CVB, Visit St. Pete Clearwater (Pinellas County Convention and
Visitors Bureau), other local welcome centers, and area businesses both
involved with and not involved with the VIC. Those relationships enable the
CRCC to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our visitors.
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Through CRCC's operation of the VIC, they have increased return visitation by
providing quality service and information, they have influenced the length of a
visitor's stay, either during a current trip or in the future, and they have
increased tax revenue through the above, all of which provides economic
return to the City of Clearwater. Staff recommends approval of the
Management Agreement.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0010-09216-530300-552-000-0000 - $250,000 over five years/$50,000 per
year
In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing Director Geri
Campos Lopez said Janecke Petrou was recommended by the Sheraton
Sand Key for her international tourism work.
It was suggested that the sign outside of the building be refurbished.
4.2 Approve a one-year Grant Funding Agreement, in the amount of$179,778 between
Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. and the City of Clearwater for the
operation of transportation and trolley service on Clearwater Beach, Island Estates
and Sand Key (Beach Route) and the Coastal Route, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
The Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. (Jolley Trolley) has been
operating trolley service throughout the Clearwater Beach, Island Estates, and
Sand Key areas since 1982. The non-profit's mission is to reduce congestion
and improve mobility in this area for both tourists and residents. In addition, the
Jolley Trolley has become a tourist venue that differentiates Clearwater Beach
from other beaches in the area. The Jolley Trolley expects to transport over
200,000 passengers for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16, not including Clearwater
Marine Aquarium passengers.
This fiscal year, the Jolley Trolley had 825,000 riders, a 58% increase in
ridership due to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Clearwater Beach had a
healthy 5.3% ridership increase. The Jolley Trolley currently has a fleet of 23
trolleys with an average age of 8.5 years.
The Jolley Trolley accomplishments for FY 2014-15 are:
• Increased beach route ridership by 5.3% over prior year;
• Added four new trolleys to the fleet;
• Revised Coastal Map and Guide to include Safety Harbor, currently
distributing 60,000 copies. The Jolley Trolley Clearwater Map
continues to be the No. 1 map used by concierges on the beach; and
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• Re-certified all drivers on ADA sensitivity and hands-on training was
provided on proper loading of wheel chairs and safety tie downs.
Jolley Trolley's overall plans for FY 2015-16 include:
• Will begin enhancement of the Jolley Trolley's technology;
• Advertising program will be evaluated to see what changes or
modifications will need to be made for today's advertiser;
• A new website will be rolled-out in the first quarter;
• Offices will relocate to the North Myrtle Avenue location for cost savings
in rent and all employees will now be located in one spot;
• Succession Planning continues to attract employees that see the Jolley
Trolley as a career, rather than just a job; and
• Will continue to maintain the Jolley Trolley's Capital Expenditure
Strategy that allows for the continued refurbishment of the fleet of
trolleys.
The grant amount for FY 15-16 is $179,778 for the beach and coastal routes.
This amount represents a 7.6% overall increase; the first increase since FY
11-12. The new hourly rate for operations is $60.75, a 7.9% increase from the
three previous years. Also, the total hours of 9,608 include a projected
decrease of 782 hours compared to FY 14-15 due to efficiencies. The grant
amount for FY 16-17 is planned with a capped increase of 3%.
Beach Route
Historically, the City has supported the Beach Route which connects
Clearwater Beach, Sand Key, and Island Estates. The City's contribution to this
route last year was $163,443. The Jolley Trolley operations expense forecast
for FY 2015-16 for the Beach Route is $628,171. PSTA matches the City of
Clearwater's contributions (both grant funding and in-kind services with its
lease on Myrtle) at$190,201. Fares cover 23% of total revenue with
advertising covering 19% of revenue.
PSTA has also agreed to increase their contribution for the CMA route by
5.8%, bringing the total to $14,304 for FY 15-16. The City of Clearwater has
agreed to provide the staging/parking facility ($18,000) which will be spread to
all four routes in the expense models.
Coastal Route
Five years ago, the Jolley Trolley began the Coastal Route that starts at Island
Estates and progresses through Downtown Clearwater, into Dunedin, Palm
Harbor and ends in Tarpon Springs. The route travels only on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday and takes approximately one hour to make the Island Estates to
Tarpon Springs trip. Last year, a route to Safety Harbor through Westfield
Countryside Mall was added as well.
When the Downtown Development Board (DDB) could not cover the increase
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in the cost for the Coastal Route, the PSTA proposed that if the DDB's
contribution could remain constant at$9,220, the PSTA would match the
$3,881 difference if the City of Clearwater contributed the remaining $3,881 to
make up the full $16,982 contribution to the Clearwater portion of the route.
The city agreed and this agreement reflects the same commitment as last
year.
The Coastal Route has become an important component of providing
additional options to tourists staying on the Beach and connecting them to
Downtown as well as other Pinellas County locations.
The Jolley Trolley operations expense forecast for the Coastal Route is
$339,631. The City's contribution is approximately 1.6%. Fares cover
approximately 24% and advertising covers 6%. The other coastal partners
cover$33,963 each to the route. PSTA's portion is $122,752.
Contract Terms
The term of the agreement is for one year. The Economic Development and
Housing Department administers the agreement. The Jolley Trolley's Business
Plan covers the proposed revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year for
both the Beach Route and the Coastal Route.
As part of this agreement, the Jolley Trolley will prepare a quarterly report that
tracks high-level financials, ridership numbers, accident frequency, and on-time
adherence to schedule. The City will use these items as a measure of
performance.
The Parking Fund's FY15-16 operating budget included $166,990 to fund the
Jolley Trolley contract. At first quarter, the Parking expenditure budget will be
increased by $12,788 to fund this contract with offsetting revenues recognized
from Parking Fund reserves.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0435-01333-582000-545-000-0000 - $179,778
A first quarter amendment will increase cost code 435-01333-582000 (Aid to
Private Organizations) by $12,788 to fund this contract.
In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing Director Geri
Campos Lopez said the PSTA will be releasing an RFP in two years for trolley
service, staff may suggest use of CNG vehicles be included. The Jolley
Trolley has expressed concerns to the PSTA regarding the reimbursement?
for reduced rate fares. Councilmember Jonson, city-appointed PSTA
representative, said the concern has been raised with PSTA. He was not
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aware of any recent complaints regarding the share program. The Trolley may
sell their own fare passes.
Staff was directed to provide information regarding Jolley Trolley's growth
projections and to take the item off the Consent Agenda. It was suggested that
a representative of the Jolley Trolley be present at the council meeting.
5. Finance
5.1 Approve an extension to the existing banking services agreement with Bank of
America, N.A., with revised pricing per Exhibit I, for a not-to-exceed amount of
$140,000 for a one-year period, October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
In 2005, the City conducted a Request for RFP (RFP) process for banking
services. Bank of America (BOA) was awarded the RFP for a five-year
agreement, expiring September 30, 2010. In 2010, the City extended the
agreement with BOA for an additional five years with no change in pricing, for a
not-to-exceed total of$600,000. The agreement expires September 30, 2015.
Staff is requesting a one-year extension with Bank of America to allow for
completion of an RFP process for banking services.
Bank of America is unable to extend the current pricing (from 2005) for the
one-year extension. Exhibit I provides the fee schedule for the one-year
extension. The new schedule of fees, when applied to current activity levels,
reflects an increase of approximately 83.2% over the 2005 prices; Exhibit 11
provides a cost comparison. Annual costs are projected to increase by
$62,500, from the current estimated $75,200 to $137,700. This increase in
rates is equivalent to an average annual increase of approximately 6.24% over
the ten-year period from fiscal year 2006 to fiscal year 2016.
Staff intends to mitigate the impact of these rate increases by movement away
from some of the more costly deposit services. This will include increasing the
volume of remotely deposited checks, and a reduction in teller-assisted
deposits. Additionally, staff is investigating the use of other area banks for
deposit activities if cost savings can be achieved, with the funds then moved
daily or weekly to the City's BOA operating account. Finally, cash levels at
BOA will be minimized to reduce the FDIC deposit insurance assessment.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in 0699-07400-530100-585-000-0000 in the amount of
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$140,000 to fund this agreement.
In response to questions, Finance Director Jay Ravins said Bank of America
has increased certain fees that encourages electronic banking and steers
behavior away from traditional teller service. Staff is hopeful that the
competitive proposal process will provide for lower fees. Staff anticipates
releasing the RFP by the end of the year. The RFP for merchant services
agreement for credit cards is a high priority due to the chip enabled credit card
requirement. Mr. Ravins said staff is considering allowing departments use
other local banks on smaller agreements if there is significant savings.
6. Gas System
6.1 Approve a Facility Encroachment Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the
installation of an underground natural gas main in the CSX right-of-way and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
In order to continue supplying natural gas service and maintain system
reliability, Clearwater Gas System needs to replace a gas main, which crosses
the CSX railroad right-of-way along Tampa Road in Oldsmar, FL. This
crossing will replace an existing antiquated main, as part of our preventive
maintenance of our system. The proposed gas main will be a 6-inch diameter
pipeline.
CSX requires an Agreement to cover the costs of encroaching, construction
risk and to provide the terms and conditions associated with placing a pipeline
underneath their railway system. A one-time Encroachment Fee of$500.00
will be paid upon execution of the Agreement.
This Agreement also contains a Contractor Acceptance Rider that requires any
contractor performing work within the CSX right-of-way, as part of this
agreement, to provide $1,000,000 Workers Compensation & Employers
Liability insurance; $5,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage;
Business automobile liability insurance of$1,000,000; and Railroad Protective
Liability Insurance coverage of$5,000,000.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-96377, Pinellas New
Mains/Service Lines.
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6.2 Award contracts (blanket purchase orders) per Invitation to Bid Number 53-15, in the
total annual amount of$2,000,000 for the purchase of diaphragm gas meters,
regulators, rotary gas meters, and gas regulators, as required by Clearwater Gas
System, for a one-year term, October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and two
one-year extension periods, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
Invitation to Bid 53-15 was issued in June 2015 for the supply of natural gas
meters and regulators on an as-needed basis for the Clearwater Gas System
(CGS). Five bids were received and equipment samples were requested from
multiple vendors for evaluation of specification compliance, including coatings
and compatibility requirements.
Four vendors have been selected as the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, meeting the specifications for Bid 53-15, to be awarded as follows: Elster
(items 1, 2, 3); M.T. Deason Company (items 4, 5, 14, 15, 16); Equipment
Controls Company (items 6, 7, 8, 9); and Key Controls Inc. (items 10, 11, 12,
13). All materials are code approved and the meters and regulators will be used
on the Clearwater Gas System Distribution System for new customers as well as
replacing existing meters that have reached the end of their useful life.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding is requested in a lump sum so staff has the flexibility to allocate to each
vendor as needed during each one-year term. CGS is not obligated to expend
the entire amount being requested. Funding is available in Gas Meter
Change-out Pinellas 315-96367 and Gas Meter Change-out Pasco 315-96379 in
the Clearwater Gas System Budget.
In response to questions, Operations Manager Brian Langille said the lower
bidder did not utilize the same components in the existing system and reason
why the bidder was not selected.
7. Parks and Recreation
7.1 Approve contract (blanket purchase order) for tree removal services to O'Neil's LLC,
dba O'Neil's Tree Service, in the annual amount of$125,000 (Invitation to Bid 50-15),
and two, one-year renewal terms at the City's option and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
Staff is requesting a blanket purchase order be issued to O'Neil's LLC, dba
O'Neil's Tree Services (O'Neil's) to provide tree removal, palm removal, and
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stump grinding services for Fiscal Year 15/16.
Invitation to Bid 50-15 was issued and seven bids were received. Of the seven
bidders, O'Neil's was the second lowest bidder. The lowest bidder, Pinellas
Tree Services, was deemed non-responsive to this bid when they failed to
respond to questions from the Purchasing Manager. Pinellas' bid was
abnormally low in comparison to the other bids and they neglected to respond
to multiple requests for clarity and confirmation regarding their bid numbers.
O'Neil's has worked for the City in the past and has an exceptional record of
performance and very responsive to city needs and their turnaround time to
complete projects is very good. O'Neil's is familiar with all rules, regulations
and standards required by the City of Clearwater.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for the Blanket Purchase Order will come from cost code
010-01874-550300-549-000, Urban Forestry Team Operating Budget.
In response to a question, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said it
is more cost effective to have a contractor remove the dead or deceased trees.
7.2 Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Certus Builders of Tampa,
Florida, in the amount of$598,210.00 for the renovation and construction of a press
box/restroom building at Eddie C. Moore Fields 8 and 9, located adjacent to and west
of Eisenhower Elementary School, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
This project will provide for the renovations to the existing restroom concession
building at Eddie C. Moore Fields 8 and 9 and the construction of a second
story which will provide for two press box areas and meeting room space. The
first story will be renovated to include upgraded and improved restroom
facilities which will increase the amount of water closets in the women's
restroom from three to seven, provide for a new companion restroom facility;
and interior training room space.
This project will help support current programming efforts at the facility as well
as allow the City to attract additional national and, as well as international,
tournaments to the complex; meeting the growing needs of the softball
community and the City's sports tourism efforts.
In addition to this contract and as part of the overall project, new stadium
bleachers and technology upgrades will be made to support social media as
well as live broadcasting of games.
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This project was identified several years ago and is part of the approved
Capital Improvement Program.
On June 6, 2013, the Council approved Construction Manager at Risk Services
(CMR) for continuing contracts with several construction contractors including
Certus Builders
Certus Builders was selected under the Request for Qualifications process
based on qualifications, experience on similar projects, staff experience and
availability, and knowledge of city standards. Certus Builders has been the
selected low bidder on many past city projects including the
restroom/concession building at Joe DiMaggio, Restrooms at Pier 60 and most
recently the new press box at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex.
Request to award contract to an at risk contractor is due to the very tight time
schedule needed to complete the project prior to the USF series and the new
Michelle Smith Invitational Tournament beginning in February.
Construction will begin October 5 and be completed by February 16, 2016.
This item supports the City Strategic Vision by providing quality facilities that
meet the needs of the citizens of Clearwater and provides for more
opportunities to promote sports tourism.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in Capital Improvement Project 315-93651, E. C. Moore
Fields 8 and 9 Renovations.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said
the renovation will include adding a second floor and to accommodate the
press boxes. Four water closets and one companion facility will be added. The
project will be similar to the one at Sid Lickton without a concession. The cost
for the press box building at Sid Lickton was $400,000 and the concession
building was $656,000. The item before Council includes $175,000 in Penny
for Pinellas funds and$495,000 from the Tourist Development Council. Mr.
Dunbar said the bleachers are not part of this item.
Staff was directed to provide a sketch of the proposed project.
7.3 Approve a one-year Agreement with Juvenile Welfare Board and the City of
Clearwater for funding of youth programs, including an increase in 0.6 Full Time
Equivalent (FTE) to conduct the program, approve a first quarter budget amendment
of$345,924 into 181-99872, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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(consent)
Since 2000, the City has received funding from JWB Children's Services
Council to provide after school and summer programming for youth in
Clearwater. Once again, the City has been awarded funding for youth
programming for Fiscal Year 15-16 from Juvenile Welfare Board.
The budget is based on a current average of 100 children participating in the
program on a daily basis. In Fiscal Year 14-15, the City was awarded up to
$402,442 based on youth attendance.
In June 2015, the City Resource Committee approved the grant application,
which included an additional 0.6 FTE needed to operate the program. All
associated salary and benefit expenses will be paid for by the grant.
"Charting a Course for Youth" is a program developed to nurture youngsters at
the Clearwater neighborhoods in which youth need the most direction. The
program leaders have developed a safe haven for community youth ages 6-17
at Ross Norton and North Greenwood Recreation Complexes.
The program is designed to incorporate exercise and nutrition based activities
in an after school and summer camp setting, to encourage healthy lifestyle
choices, improve social skills, increase athletic abilities, and develop leadership
skills of the participants. Academic enrichment curriculum is also included in
the program.
There is no requirement to continue the program when the grant ends.
This item supports the City's Strategic Plan by partnering with other public
organizations to be more efficient in providing services and programs to the
youth of our community.
7.4 Review and approve the proposed sculpture collection for Sculpture360: Season VII -
Art in the Cleveland Street District. (consent)
"Sculpture360 -Art in the Cleveland Street District" is a temporary exhibition of
outdoor public artwork intended to bring high-quality, iconic, and vibrant
artwork to downtown Clearwater. This agenda item is presented in accordance
with actions taken during the April 15, 2009 City Council meeting in which the
Council requested that all installations of artwork of public property be subject
to Council review.
The following collection of sculptures is recommended in full for temporary
exhibition as part of the Public Art and Design Program's 'Sculpture360: Art in
the Cleveland Street District: Season VII'. The sculptures were chosen by a
Selection Panel, appointed by the Public Art and Design Board (PADB) in
accordance with the Public Art and Design Program Guidelines. The PADB
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subsequently reviewed and approved this collection. The sculptures are slated
for installation starting the week of October 5 and will remain on exhibition
through April 2017.
The Selection Panel consisted of individuals representing specified interests
and expertise were as follows:
Neale Stralow (Chair), architect/artist rep., Public Art and Design Board
Anne Fogarty-France, Economic Development representative
Felicia Donnelly, Parks and Recreation representative
Jack Mortimer, Downtown Neighborhood representative
An open Call to Artists was issued detailing the scope of the project. The Call
to Artists resulted in approximately 79 responses of qualified artists with
various works proposed for temporary loan. The Selection Panel selected the
artwork of three finalists (Craig Berube-Gray, Claudia Jane Klein, and Hanna
Jubran). All three finalists have confirmed interest in participating; two are
full-time residents of Florida.
The Public Art and Design Board has approved an allocation of$9,000.00 from
the Public Art and Design Program Discretionary Fund (325-93608) for the
purpose of funding the project budget for Sculpture360: Season VII. Funds will
be utilized for artist honoraria and equipment, materials, and personnel
necessary for installing and removing the sculpture under the terms of the
exhibition.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 325-93608, Public Art and Design Program
Discretionary Fund to fund this project.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
8. Police Department
8.1 Approve a $135,000 increase in the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Agreement for
Fiscal Year 2014/2015, from $406,175.40 to $541,175.40, due to excess services
rendered above the proposed amount presented to Council on September 18, 2014.
(consent)
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) and the Clearwater Police
Department (CPD) began annual contractual agreement for services in
January 1994. The agreements covered latent fingerprint examination,
property/evidence storage, and crime scene processing services and a share
of security costs at the Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center (PJAC).
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 14/15 contract in the amount of
$406,175.40 on September 18, 2014.
The contractual agreement reflects the following breakout of costs:
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Fingerprint Services - $80,265.60; Forensic Science Services (Crime
Scene Processing) - $190,039.80 (940 calls @ $202.17 per call); Evidence
and Property Service and Storage - $93,870.00 (9,000 calls @ $10.43 per
submission); Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center (PJAC) - $42,000 (500
bookings @ $84 per booking).
Requests for services in excess of the number of contractual calls were to be
invoiced separately.
The need for PCSO processing this year has exceeded our contractual amount
of$406,175.40. We are currently over by $78,477.17 as of August 31, 2015,
and have not been billed for the month of September. The projected amount
to exceed our contractual amount is $135,000.
Although the amount of the contract was for $406,175.40, CPD had budgeted
$500,000 in its Other Contractual Service account to pay for any excess
services rendered. Even after receiving September's invoice, CPD will be able
to absorb the additional costs in its Fiscal Year 14/15 budget.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 010-01155-530300-521-000 (Contractual
Services) to fund this anticipated increase.
In response to questions, Police Chief Dan Slaughter said the Department
pays $130 per call for crime scene tech services. The Department has a
renewed focus on burglary and stressing need for the public to take
reasonable prevention methods, such as locking vehicles.
9. Engineering
9.1 Award a contract (blanket purchase order) to Pinellas County Solid Waste in the
amount of$250,000 for the disposal of solid waste at the Pinellas County waste to
energy plant/landfill from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, as provided in
the City's Code of Ordinances, Section 2.564 (1)(d), Services provided by Other
Governmental Entities, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
Pinellas County operates the only waste to energy plant/landfill in the county.
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit that the
Stormwater Maintenance Division operates under requires the disposal of all
debris generated from the street sweepers, vac-con operation and ditch/catch
basin cleaning to a landfill disposal site.
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APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0419-02090-543500-539-000-0000 $250,000
Funding for this agreement is included in the 2015/16 City Manager's
Recommended Stormwater Maintenance Operating Budget for Dump Fees.
In response to a question, Solid Waste/General Services Director Earl Gloster
said it is expected that Pinellas County will increase the current tipping fee.
The Pinellas County Technical Management Committee is considering a rate
increase, with efforts to provide impacted municipalities sufficient notice so
that it is included in the budget process. The anticipated rate increase would
be effective in Fiscal year 2017.
9.2 Award a construction contract to Adkins Contracting, Inc., of Ruskin, FL, for the 2015
Underdrain Project (15-0022-EN) in the amount of$1,195,854.00 based on unit prices
for the initial one-year term with an option for one two-year term extension; and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The intent of this project is for the removal and replacement of approximately
12,000 linear feet of existing underdrain, installation of 3,000 linear feet of new
underdrain and all associated incidental work.
This contract is to be awarded on a unit price basis for all labor, materials,
equipment and tools necessary.
The City reserves the option to extend the contract for one 2-year term in an
amount not to exceed $597,927.00.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96124-563700-539-000-0000 $589,006.00
0315-92339-563700-541-000-0000 $ 8,921.00
Funds are available in Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects in amounts
of$589,006 in 0315-96124, Storm Pipe System Improvements, and $8,921 in
0315-92339, New Sidewalks, in Fiscal Year 2016. Fiscal Year 2017 funding will
be included in recommended CIP budgets from the Director in the amount of
$597,927.
In response to a question, Engineering Manager Elliot Shoberg said a
one-year term is requested so that staff can pull the contract if the first year
does not meet city standards.
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9.3 Award a construction contract to Steve's Excavating and Paving Inc. of Clearwater,
Florida, in the amount of$393,114.04, for Berkley Place Drainage Improvements
Project (14-0037-EN) which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
the plans and specifications, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
The scope of Berkley Place Drainage Improvements Project is to upgrade the
undersized stormwater collection system along Berkley Place and add
additional stormwater collection system along the eastern portion of Arlington
Place and Hemerick Place.
Construction of this project includes the installation of approximately of 400 LF
of reinforced concrete pipe varies in sizes (15 in., 18 in., and 24 in.) with nine
curb inlets and one stormwater manhole.
The condition of the existing pavement located within the project limits is poor
with observed cracks. As part of this project, the existing base and existing
asphalt pavement of the entire roadway's width will be replaced with new base
and new asphalt.
Construction duration is 90 calendar days with an anticipated start in mid
October 2015 and completion by mid January 2016.
The new stormwater system will be maintained by the Stormwater
Maintenance Division.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96173-563700-539-000-0000 $335,512.54
0327-96665-563800-535-000-0000 $ 37,345.00
0327-96741-563800-533-000-0000 $ 20,256.50
Sufficient funding is available in Capital Improvement Program project in the
amount of$335,512.54 from 0315-96173, Alligator Creek Watershed Projects
and Utility Renewal and Replacement Projects in amounts of$37,345.00 from
0327-96665, Sanitary Sewer R&R, and $20,256.50 from 0327-96741, System
Rand R - Capitalized for total funding in the amount of$393,114.04 to fund the
construction contract.
9.4 Award a construction contract to Kenny Construction Company, of Northbrook, IL, for
the 2015 Stormwater Pipe Lining Project (15-0023-EN) in the amount of
$1,614,305.00 based on unit prices for the initial one-year term with an option for one
two-year term extension; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
This is an annual maintenance contract for cleaning, video inspection and
reconstruction of stormwater lines by the installation of resin impregnated
cured in place pipe (RICIPP) lining at various locations throughout the City of
Clearwater.
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This contract is to be awarded on a unit price basis for all labor, materials,
equipment and tools necessary.
The City reserves the option to extend the contract for one two-year term in an
amount not to exceed $807,152.50.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96124-563700-539-000-0000 $807,152.50
Funds are available in Capital Improvement Program project 0315-96124,
Storm Pipe System Improvements, in Fiscal Year 2016. Fiscal Year 2017
funding will be included in the Stormwater recommended CIP budget from the
Director in the amount of$807,152.50.
9.5 Approve Supplemental Work Order 2 to Engineer of Record (EOR), McKim and
Creed, Inc., in the amount of$179,825.00 for the Inflow and Infiltration Flow
Reduction Project (15-0004-UT); and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
March 19, 2015, City Council approved Work Order Initiation to FOR McKim
and Creed Inc., for the Inflow and Infiltration Flow Reduction Project
(15-0004-UT) in the amount of$146,200. The initial phase of this project has
identified large volumes (+million gallons per day flow rates) of rain water
entering the City's sanitary sewer system via Inflow and/or Infiltration (I/I). Such
high I&I flow rates severely challenge the efficient operation of the City's Water
Reclamation Facilities (WRF).
August 14, 2015, the City Manager approved Supplemental Work Order 1 in
the amount of$14,550 for additional flow monitoring, analysis and reports at
additional sites in the East and Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility
sewer service areas.
Supplemental Work Order 2 will allow the FOR to relocate and add extra flow
sensors, followed by site investigations to exactly locate the points of I/I and
generate maintenance work orders for the City to immediately implement. To
summarize, the goal of this phase of the project is to "Find and Fix" significant
sources of I/I in the Marshall Street WRF and East WRF basins. Total funding
for this work order is $340,575.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96665-561300-535-000-0000 $179,825
Funds are available in capital improvement program project 0315-96665,
Sanitary Sewer R and R, to fund this work order.
In response to questions, Engineering Manager Rob Fahey said smoke
testing and flow monitoring testing is included in this item. There are separate
contract for tv monitoring services for wastewater and stormwater. The
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Department tracks the sanitary sewer overflows annually and compare to data
reported to regulating authorities by other municipalities.
10. Fire Department
10.1Award a contract (purchase order) to Pierce Manufacturing Inc. of Appleton, WI in the
amount of$549,750.00 for the purchase of one new Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity
Pumper in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances, Other
governmental bid, and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The Department desires purchasing a heavy duty front line pumper (engine) to
replace Engine 44, purchased in 2004, which will move to the reserve fleet to
maintain required reserve units. A reserve unit purchased in 1999 will be
retired.
The full price for one fire engine is $567,250.00. The manufacturer has offered
a discount of$17,500 if paid for in full at time of order. The Department desires
to take advantage of this discount. A performance bond has been provided.
The City will be reimbursed by the County for a portion of the purchase,
approximately 10.9%, as the vehicle will support fire operations in the
unincorporated areas of the Clearwater Fire District.
The Department has determined the Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity Pumper built
by Pierce Manufacturing meets the operational needs of the Department. A
heavy duty velocity pumper provides exceptional pumping water capability,
enhanced storage capability, lower vehicle profile and will significantly upgrade
the abilities of the engine it replaces.
Estimated $25,000.00 of annual operating costs in the Department's annual
operating budget include fuel and routine garage charges for operating the
new vehicle. Garage charges on the new vehicle are expected to be less than
on the replaced vehicle.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 91218, Fire Engine
Replacement, has $571,820 of Penny III funding available, under
appropriations code 0-315-91218-591000-581-000 to fund this contract.
11. Information Technology
11.1Award a contract (Purchase Order) to Verizon Wireless for basic cellular/smart
phones and mobile data services for the period of November 1, 2015 through October
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31, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $360,000 in accordance with Sec 2.564 (1) (d),
Code of Ordinances, under State Contract DMS-1011-008C, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The total Verizon Purchase Order is $360,000, broken down as follows: Basic
cellular/smart phones $180,000 and data cards for Police Department's patrol
vehicles as well as data cards for various other departments $180,000.
This Purchase Order represents an increase of approximately $28,400 (8.6%)
from the previous year.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0555-09865-542100-519-000-0000 - $180,000
0555-09862-530300-519-000-0000 - $180,000
11.2Approve a purchase order (contract) to Oracle America, Inc., Redwood Shores, CA for
the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 for software maintenance
at a cost not to exceed $219,911 in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1) (b) Code of
Ordinances, sole source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
This is an annual contract for PeopleSoft (payroll system) at $111,703 Oracle
(database licensing) at$23,102, Oracle OWAM maintenance (asset
management system) at$72,959, and Oracle Mobile Device at$12,147.
This Purchase Order represents an approximate $44,350 decrease from a year
ago.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0555-09864-546200-519-000-0000 - $219,911
12. Marine & Aviation
12.1Approve a Second Amendment to the Marina Cantina Restaurant Lease Agreement
between Marina Cantina, LLC and the City of Clearwater, amending paragraph 16 to
extend the restaurant open date by three months to January 1, 2016, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Staff is requesting the City of Clearwater approve a Second Amendment to the
Marina Cantina, LLC lease to extend the restaurant opening date to January 1,
2016.
The original lease agreement that went into effect October 1, 2012, stated in
paragraph 16, "Lessee covenants to complete all contemplated capital
improvements, as detailed in Exhibit E, as expeditiously as possible and have
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the restaurant open soon thereafter or within three (3) years whichever is
shorter."
The delay in the opening of the Marina Cantina Restaurant resulted from
construction delays caused by improvements that were not originally
contemplated in the Lease Agreement. Sections of the foundation were
removed to expose the deteriorated conduit lines discovered when attempting
to isolate individual utility services. This was necessitated due to electrical
shorts/ power drops that were in excess of normal line loss. Waste water leaks
were discovered as utility lines were exposed for inspection. The extensive
underground utility replacement addresses the time lost by the removal of 40%
of the building foundation and running all new utilities (including sewer lines)
beneath the building, adding an additional three months to the project. The
costs of the repairs are being addressed separately. This item only extends the
project completion data by 3 months.
13. Public Utilities
13.1Award a contract (blanket purchase order) to W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger) of
Clearwater, FL in the annual amount of$175,000, for the purchase of MRO
(Maintenance and Repairs Operations) Supplies and Related Services, as needed, for
a one-year period, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Grainger has a distribution facility located in Clearwater, Florida, and carries
numerous parts and materials relating to the utility industry including, but not
limited to, pipes, valves, fittings, tools and equipment that are used in the
day-to-day operations of the Public Utilities Department. This BPO replaces
existing BPO: BR510973.
City Code Section 2.564 (1) (b) allows for the utilization of other public entity
bids. The State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Division of
State Purchasing contract with Grainger is 450-000-11-ACS, MRO: Facilities
Maintenance Supplies (Western State Contracting Alliance), and is effective
until February 28, 2017. The contract provides for MRO supplies and related
services available from W.W. Grainger, Inc. Staff requests authorization to
utilize the contract for a one-year period on a blanket purchase order.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0421-01351-550400-535-000-0000 $87,500.00 Fiscal Year 15/16
0421-02053-550400-533-000-0000 $87,500.00 Fiscal Year 15/16
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Sufficient funding is available in Water and Sewer Utility Fund in the amounts
of$87,500 from 0421-01351, WPC Plant Operations, and $87,500 from
0421-02053, Water Supply, for total funding in the amount of$175,000.00.
14. Solid Waste
14.1Award a contract (purchase order) to Pinellas County Solid Waste for an operating
expenditure of$3,900,000 for the disposal of solid waste at the Pinellas County
waste-to-energy plant/landfill for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30,
2016 as provided in the city's Code of Ordinances, Section 2.564 (1) (d), Services
provided by Other Governmental Entities, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
Pinellas County Solid Waste operates the only waste-to-energy plant and
landfill in the county.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available as part of the Fiscal Year 2015/16 Operating Budget of the
Solid Waste Fund. The allocation of the Dump Fees that were planned for
Pinellas County Solid Waste is as follows:
• 0-424-02082-543500-534-000-0000 (Residential Collection Dump
Fees) $1,395,300
• 0-424-02083-543500-534-000-0000 (Commercial Collection Dump
Fees) $1,663,600
• 0-424-02089-543500-534-000-0000 (Roll-Off Collection Dump Fees)
$841,100
14.2Award a contract (purchase order) to Waste Management Inc. of Florida, for operating
expenditures in the amount of$400,000 for the disposal of solid waste at their site for
the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, as provided in the City's
Code of Ordinances, Section 2.561, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
The Solid Waste Department collects bulk trash, yard waste, and construction
and demolition debris from residential and commercial customers. The portion
of the preceding waste that is Class III Waste, which excludes anything that
could putrefy or produce lechate that poses a health or environmental threat, or
construction and demolition debris (C & D) is collected separately from the
remainder of the waste and is transported by city collection vehicles to the
contractor's State-registered disposal facilities.
The Purchasing Department advertised an Invitation to Bid 67-15 for the
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disposal services described above in the Tampa Bay Times on August 28,
2015 and advertised on the City's website from August 27, 2015 through
September 16, 2015. The City received two bids on September 16, 2015.
The two companies who submitted bids were Waste Management Inc. of
Florida and Angelo's Recycled Materials.
The Solid Waste Department recommends that the City utilize Waste
Management Inc. of Florida who was the lowest, most responsible bidder.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available as part of the Fiscal Year 2015/16 Operating Budget of the
Solid Waste Fund. The allocation of the Dump Fees that were planned for this
expenditure are as follows:
• 0-424-02082-543500-534-000-0000 (Residential Collection Dump
Fees) $144,800
• 0-424-02089-543500-534-000-0000 (Roll-Off Collection Dump Fees)
$255,200
In response to questions, Controller David Powers said items that generate
leaching or contamination is not accepted. This facility only accepts Class 3
waste. The petrucible waste is sent to the county facility.
14.3Amend the Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Schedule of Fees, Rates
and Charges, and pass Ordinance 8775-15 on first reading.
This amendment to Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges is to
include a rate for commercial recycling customers who are serviced with
semi-automated carts. This corrects an oversight/omission from the rate
structure of Ordinance 8748-15, which was adopted on August 6, 2015.
The rates included in this addition comply with the October 15, 2014
recommendation by the Burton and Associates Rate Study.
14.4Approve selection of J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpon Springs, FL as the
Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the proposed Solid Waste Transfer Station
construction project (15-0007-SW). (consent)
The City issued Request for Qualifications 60-15 in July 2015 for CMR
firms for the Solid Waste Transfer Station project in Clearwater. Five firms
responded.
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The review committee included representatives of the Solid Waste/General
Services, Engineering and King Engineering, the project engineer.
The selection committee ranked the firm's qualifications as follows: J.
Kokolakis Contracting, Wharton Smith, Ajax Building, Wallbridge, and
Biltmore Construction. J. Kokolakis and Wharton Smith were asked to give
oral presentations. The review committee recommends J. Kokolakis
Contracting for their comprehensive experience building numerous solid
waste transfer stations throughout Florida.
Kokolakis will provide preconstruction services under a Purchase Order
including design review and construction cost estimating. Once design
approaches final construction documents, staff will present a guaranteed
maximum price (GMP) contract to Council for approval.
Staff anticipates bringing a GMP to City Council for approval in July 2016 to
align with completion of design and permitting phases.
The new transfer station will be operated and maintained by the Solid Waste
Department.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds (approximately $160,000) are available in capital improvement project
315-96447 Solid Waste Transfer Station Rebuild, for the design portion of this
contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Additional funding for the construction portion of this contract will be provided
by a Fiscal Year 2015/16 budget amendment allocating Solid Waste Fund
reserves to capital improvement project 315-96447 Solid Waste Transfer
Station Rebuild. The request for additional funding will be brought back to
Council for discussion and approval.
In response to questions, Solid Waste/General Services Director Earl Gloster
said the bids received were local or in-state contractors. Kokolakis has
experience building a solid waste transfer facility. Wharton Smith has also
constructed a solid waste transfer facility, but lacked the same experience.
15. Legal
15.1 Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of the City against Diamond
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Directional Drilling, LLC, to recover $2,888.18 for damages to City property. (consent)
On July 24, 2014, employees of Diamond Directional Drilling, LLC, while using
a trackhoe/small excavator, cut a 2-inch PE main line at 2495 N. McMullen
Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida. Repairs to the gas line totaled $2,888.18.
Diamond Directional Drilling, LLC, has declined to reimburse the City for these
repairs and disputes the City's claim.
The costs relative to each of these actions will include a $400.00 filing fee and
fees for service of process of approximately $100.00.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 0-590-07000-545900-519-000-0000, to fund
this contract.
15.2Adopt Ordinance 8756-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1214 Aloha Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33755, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
15.3Adopt Ordinance 8757-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
real property whose post office address is 1214 Aloha Lane, Clearwater, Florida
33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential Urban (RU).
15.4Adopt Ordinance 8758-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1214 Aloha Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
15.5Adopt Ordinance 8759-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office addresses are 2122 and 2148 Burnice Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida
33764, together with certain right-of-way of Burnice Drive, into the corporate limits of
the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
15.6Adopt Ordinance 8760-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain
real property whose post addresses are 2122 and 2148 Burnice Drive, all in
Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Residential
Low (RL).
15.7Adopt Ordinance 8761-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post addresses are 2122 and 2148 Burnice
Drive, all in Clearwater, Florida 33764, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
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16. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
17. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
18. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2).
Councilmember Hamilton said during last week's Pinellas County Legislative
Delegation Hearing there was a discussion regarding a proposed PSTA East
Lake Connector via Uber. He expressed a concern with subsidizing Uber,
which requires customers to have a smart phone and credit card, those
utilizing Uber typically do not use or need public transportation.
Councilmember Jonson was requested to provide an update.
Councilmember Jonson said the PSTA Board will likely discuss the proposal in
December. Staff is trying to define the requirements of the proposed
transportation service, whether it is provided by Uber or Yellow Cab. The
proposed transportation service would be effective during PSTA's hours of
operation and only allow trips to generate%nd at Tarpon Mall, Boot Ranch or
a location within East Lake District. If the proposal is approved, the rider would
pay$4.00, PSTA would subsidize up to $3.00, and transportation service
would subsidize the rest.
19. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reminded all that the October 1 council meeting will begin at
7:00 p.m.
20. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 2:39 p.m.
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