03/21/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2019
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 21, 2019
6:00 PM
Council Chambers - Main Library
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Jay Polglaze,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Vice Mayor Bob Cundiff and
Councilmember David Allbritton
Also Present: William B. Horne II — City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney,
Rosemarie Call - City Clerk and Nicole Sprague — Official Records &
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. in Council Chambers at the
Main Library.
2. Invocation — Pastor Cesar Monterroza from First Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance -Vice Mayor Cundiff
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 Relay for Life Weekend Proclamation April 6-7, 2019 - Jessica Sheets, Community
Development Manager, American Cancer Society
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the March 7, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the March 7, 2019 City
Council Meeting Minutes 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
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Rudy Michalek and Richard DeSantis expressed concerns related to
the development agreement with Decade Properties that Council
recently approved and stated that Councilmember Hamilton should not
have voted on the matter because he had voting conflict.
The City Attorney said Mr. Michalek provided Council at their last
meeting a complaint about an alleged voting conflict of interest he
attributed to Councilmember Hamilton; the following day two lawsuits
were filed pro se in circuit court. In reviewing the allegations against
Councilmember Hamilton, she found many factual misstatements and
believe there is no merit to the allegations. Further, the determination on
whether individual councilmembers have a conflict of interest, or a voting
conflict, is not a council decision. The City will be responding to the litigation
in a timely manner and no further comment on pending litigation will be
made.
In response to a question, the City Clerk said, per Council Rules,
council action with a 2-2 vote is automatically carried to the next meeting.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve an increase to Purchase Order No. 18001102 with Ultimate CNG, LLC in the
amount of$84,800, for the period March 30, 2019 through April 26, 2019, to provide
mobile compressed natural gas services at the Clearwater natural gas filling station and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Ruth Eckerd Hall and
the City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve the First Amendment of the Amended and Restated Agreement between The
Long Center Foundation (Foundation) and the City of Clearwater (City) to provide for
more specific terms and conditions and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.4 Authorize an increase to Enforcement One, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL (contract number 900098)
by $100,000 in Fiscal Year 18/19 for Police Vehicle Up-Fitting Services, to an amended
annual total contract award of$315,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.5 Accept a Drainage and Utility Easement from the property owner at 26996 US Hwy19 N,
to the City of Clearwater, granting an easement over, under, across and through a portion
of land lying in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township 28 South, Range 16 E Pinellas
County FL, as more particularly described in Exhibit A. (consent)
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7.6 Award a contract to Harcros Chemicals, Inc. in the annual amount of$250,000.00, for
liquid Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), over a 1-year period, with 2 additional annual
extensions, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Award a contract to Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc., of Deland, FL in the annual
amount of$250,000.00, for liquid Sodium Bisulfite Solution, over a 1-year period, with 2
additional annual extensions, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.8 Approve a Contract Extension to Palmdale Oil Company Inc., of Fort Pierce, FL on
Contract No. 900492 for an amount not to exceed $150,000 until expiration of the
contract on July 31, 2020, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances -
Other governmental contracts and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(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 annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 3143 Johns Parkway and pass Ordinances 9237-19, 9238-19 and 9239-19
on first reading. (ANX2019-01001)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 0.241 acres of property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single family home. The parcel is located on
the south side of Johns Parkway approximately 400 feet west of South
Bayshore Boulevard. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive
sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The property is
contiguous to existing city limits in all directions. The annexation of the property
will eliminate an enclave. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
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 the City. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Johns Parkway
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right-of-way. The applicant has paid the required sewer impact and
assessment fees in full and is aware of the additional costs to extend
City sewer service to the property. Collection of solid waste will be
provided to the property by the City. The property is located within Police
District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station
#49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to
serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS
service. 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 Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category to
be assigned to the property is consistent with the Countywide Plan
designation. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be
assigned to the property is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in
the 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 limits
in all directions; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Cundiff 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 3143 Johns Parkway. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Ordinance 9237-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9237-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9238-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9238-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9239-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9239-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of US 19-Regional
Center (US 19-RC) and Water and initial Zoning Atlas designations of US 19 and
Preservation (P) Districts for an unaddressed parcel located between 2991 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard and Old Tampa Bay and pass Ordinances 9240-19, 9241-19 and 9242-19 on
first reading. (ANX2019-01002)
This voluntary annexation petition involves 1.68 acres of property which include
0.41 acres of uplands and 1.27 acres of submerged lands, more or less. The
parcel is located approximately 820 feet south of Gulf to Bay Boulevard between
2991 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Old Tampa Bay. The applicant owns 2991 Gulf
to Bay Boulevard, abutting to the north, and is requesting this annexation so that
this additional parcel is also in the City's jurisdiction for future redevelopment of
the entire site with multi-family residential. The property is located within an
enclave and is contiguous to existing city limits to the north and east. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designations of
US 19-Regional Center (US 19-RC) and Water and Zoning Atlas designations of
US 19 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 does not have water or sewer service as the
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majority of the parcel is submerged land. The applicant is requesting
annexation in order to develop attached dwellings primarily on the
abutting parcel to the north and would include this parcel within any
development application. Therefore, connection to urban infrastructure
(i.e., city sewer and water) is not being requested at this time but is
anticipated in the future. The applicant is aware that the required sanitary
sewer and water impact and assessment fees must be paid in full prior
to connection and of any additional costs to extend to the City's sanitary
sewer and water lines. The property is located within Police District III
and service will be administered through the district headquarters
located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to this property by Station #49 located at 565
Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property
with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service, as well as water and
sanitary sewer when requested in the future. 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 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.
• The proposed US 19-Regional Center (US 19-RC) and Water Future
Land Use Map categories to be assigned to the property are consistent
with the Countywide Plan designations. The US 19-Regional Center (US
19-RC) category primarily permits a mix of uses at a floor area ratio
(FAR) of 2.5. The Water category is proposed to be applied to the
submerged lands. The proposed zoning districts to be assigned to the
property are US 19 and Preservation (P). The proposed use of the
subject property as part of a larger multi-family residential development
is consistent with the uses allowed in the District. The proposed
annexation is therefore consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan,
the Countywide Plan Map and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city limits
to the north and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida
Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designations of US 19-Regional Center (US
19-RC) and Water and initial Zoning Atlas designations of US 19
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and Preservation (P) Districts for an unaddressed parcel located
between 2991 Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Old Tampa Bay. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9240-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9240-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9241-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9241-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9242-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9242-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
for 3046 Merrill Avenue, 3035 Terrace View Lane, 3050 Glen Oak Avenue North, 3023
Grand View Avenue, 3077 Hoyt Avenue, 3012 and 3020 Lake Vista Drive, and pass
Ordinances 9243-19, 9244-19, and 9245-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-01003)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 1.537 acres of property consisting
of seven parcels of land occupied by single family homes. The parcels are
located generally north of Drew Street, south of SR 590, and within '/4 mile west
of McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to
receive sanitary sewer service from the City and have been connected to the
city sanitary sewer as part of the Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project. The properties are located within an enclave and are contiguous to
existing city limits along at least one boundary. It is proposed that the properties
be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a
Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
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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. The
applicants have paid the required sewer impact fee in full and have been
connected to the city's sewer system. The properties are located within
Police District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station #49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. 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 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 category to
be assigned to all properties is consistent with the Countywide Plan
designation. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned
to all properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 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 boundary; therefore, the annexations are
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Cundiff moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
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initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 3046 Merrill Avenue, 3035 Terrace
View Lane, 3050 Glen Oak Avenue North, 3023 Grand View
Avenue, 3077 Hoyt Avenue, 3012 and 3020 Lake Vista Drive. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9243-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9243-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9244-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9244-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9245-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9245-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.4 Continued to a date uncertain: Deny a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the
Residential Low (RL) category to the Institutional (1) category for 2.61 acres of property
located at 1885 County Road 193 and deny Ordinance 9235-19 on first reading.
(LUP2018-11008)
The Community Development Board approved a request from the applicant to
continue this case to a date uncertain at their February 19, 2019 public hearing.
No Action taken.
8.5 Continue to a date uncertain: Deny a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District to the Institutional (1) District for 2.61 acres of
property located at 1885 County Road 193 and deny Ordinance 9236-19 on first reading.
(REZ2018-12005)
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The Community Development Board approved a request from the applicant to
continue this case to a date uncertain at their February 19, 2019 public hearing.
No Action taken.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9247-19 on second reading, vacating a portion of a Drainage and
Utility Easement as recorded in Official Records Book 4398, Page 362 of the public
records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9247-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9247-19 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9246-19 on second reading, vacating a 15-foot wide alley lying within
Block A, Replat of part of Mandalay Unit No. 5, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 13 of
the public records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9246-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9246-19 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Amend the City's fiscal year 2018/19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at first
quarter and pass Ordinances 9266-19 and 9267-19 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2018/19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were
adopted in September 2018 by Ordinances 9194-18 and 9195-18. Section
2.521 of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a
quarterly report detailing income, expenditure estimates, collections, the
explanation of significant variances, as well as the financial status of all capital
improvement projects.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to amend the City's fiscal year
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2018/19 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at first
quarter. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9266-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 9266-19 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
Ordinance 9267-19 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9267-19 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Councilmember Polglaze, Councilmember Hamilton,
Vice Mayor Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
10.2Approve an annual blanket purchase order (contract) to JW Harris Contractors, Inc., in the
amount of$4,500,000, with the option for three, one-year term extensions to provide the
installation of natural gas mains and service lines and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same.
JW Harris Contractors, Inc., located at 3448 Crystal Springs Rd, Zephyrhills,
FL, was the lowest and most responsive bidder for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-19.
JW Harris currently holds the contract for the installation of gas mains and
service lines and has performed satisfactory work for Clearwater Gas System
(CGS) over the last year. JW Harris has also provided a Performance Bond
and Proof of Insurance for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
CGS has budgeted funds available in account codes 3237323-96378
($3,000,000) Pasco New Mains and Service Lines and 3237323-96377
($1,500,000) Pinellas New Mains and Service Lines.
In response to questions, Gas System Assistant Director Brian Langille said
the annual contract has been $3 million historically but the expansion into
Pasco County has brought on more new customers. JWB Harris has been
working with CGS since 2017.
One individual questioned the purchase order that was increased at the
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last council meeting and supported the item before Council.
Mr. Langille said the purchase order with JWB Harris was increased by
$1 million at the last council meeting to cover the construction expenses
because the quantities exceeded the original budget.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve an annual blanket
purchase order (contract) to JW Harris Contractors, Inc., in the
amount of $4,500,000, with the option for three, one-year term
extensions to provide the installation of natural gas mains and
service lines and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.3Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Officers Bargaining Unit Lodge 10
for Fiscal Years 2018/19, 2019/2020, and 2020/2021 and authorize the appropriate
official to execute same.
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater and
FOP Lodge 10 expired on September 30, 2018. The parties reached a tentative
agreement for a new contract which was ratified by the membership.
The agreement is a three-year agreement providing for a 3% general wage
increase (GWI) for all classifications in the first year effective the first pay period
after ratification by the Council. It also provides a step pay increase of either 5%
or 2.5 % depending on years of service and provides for all pay ranges to be
adjusted by 3% in the first year. In the second and third year of the agreement,
it provides for a 3% general wage increase plus a step pay increase of either
5% or 2.5 % depending on years of service and a 3% pay range adjustment for
all classifications. It also increases shift differential pay to 10% for the night shift
and provides for 5%job assignment pay for officers assigned to Canine in lieu
of the $40 per pay period.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A cumulative value of this agreement over the three-year term is $2,334,861.
The cost associated with the implementation of this agreement by fiscal year is
anticipated to be approximately as follows:
FY 2018/19 $764,901
FY 2019/20 $772,539 (cumulative total of$1,537,440 for FY2019/20)
FY 2020/21 $797,421 (cumulative total of$2,334,861 for FY2020/21)
Funds are available in the FY2018/19 budget to cover the current year of this
agreement. Future budgets will include the contract costs in the proposed
budget.
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Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the collective
bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Officers
Bargaining Unit Lodge 10 for Fiscal Years 2018/19, 2019/2020, and
2020/2021 and authorize the appropriate official to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.4Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Clearwater Supervisors Bargaining Unit
for Fiscal Years 2018/19, 2019/2020, and 2020/2021 and authorize the appropriate
official to execute same.
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater and
FOP Supervisors bargaining unit expired on September 30, 2018. The parties
reached a tentative agreement for a new contract which was ratified by the
membership.
The agreement is a three-year agreement providing for a 3% general wage
increase (GWI) for all classifications in the first year effective the first pay period
after ratification by the Council. It also provides a step pay increase of 4% and
provides for all pay ranges to be adjusted by 3% in the first year. In the second
and third year of the agreement, it provides for a 3% general wage increase plus
a step pay increase of 4% and a 3% pay range adjustment for all classifications.
It also provides for 5%job assignment pay for Sergeants assigned to Canine
Unit in lieu of the $40 per payroll period. It also removes the 5% assignment
pay for Lt's and instead has been added into the base salary -this is cost
neutral to the City.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A cumulative value of this agreement over the three-year term is $612,736. The
cost associated with the implementation of this agreement by fiscal year is
anticipated to be approximately as follows:
FY 2018/19 $226,390
FY 2019/20 $203,114 (cumulative total of$429,504 for FY2019/20)
FY 2020/21 $183,232 (cumulative total of$612,736 for FY2020/21)
Future budgets will include the contract costs in the proposed budget.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Funding for the first year of this agreement will be provided by a mid-year
budget amendment allocating General Fund reserves in the amount of
$226,390. Inclusive of this item if approved, a net total of$1,146,850 of General
Fund reserves has been appropriated by Council to fund expenditures in the
2018/19 operating budget. The remaining balance in General Fund reserves
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after the 8.5% reserve is approximately $8.5 million, or 5.7% of the current
General Fund operating budget.
Councilmember Polglaze moved to approve the collective
bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Clearwater
Supervisors Bargaining Unit for Fiscal Years 2018/19, 2019/2020,
and 2020/2021 and authorize the appropriate official to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Cundiff said he had a conversation that afternoon with Sean
Schrader who is starting a non - profit student -peer mentoring service and will
be going to the school board to get their support. He said Paint Your Heart
Out Clearwater is coming in a couple weeks and about 200 individuals are
expected to help paint 12 houses. He said it is Children Art Month and the
Clearwater Arts Alliance has a display of children's artwork displayed in the
library.
Councilmember Polglaze said he attended the Innkeepers lunch today and
said it was exciting to hear from the hoteliers and restaurants about their
crazy successful spring break season. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium
had record breaking attendance this week.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
14. Adjourn
Attest
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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Mayor
City of Clearwater
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