06/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 17, 2021
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember
David Allbritton, Councilmember Mark Bunker and Councilmember
Kathleen Beckman
Also Present: William B. Horne — City Manager, Micah Maxwell —Assistant City
Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin -
City Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague —
Deputy City Clerk.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Pastor Steve Kreloff from Lakeside Community Chapel
3. Pledge of Allegiance
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 June Service Awards
The May 2021 Employee of the Month Award was presented to Kellen
Scott, Police Department.
4.2 Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting Initiative - Lindsey Flynn, M.S.; Clearwater Marine Aquarium -
Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Ms. Flynn provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Flynn said many of the city-owned
pathways have sea turtle friendly lights and many of the streetlights are
coming into compliance. She said many of the beach businesses and
residences are not aware of the issue. The CMA contracted with Pinellas
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County Environmental Management to conduct lighting surveys each
season, which is shared with the code enforcement officer.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 3, 2021 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2021
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
Kyle Schroeder invited all to next Thursday's Dine out for a Difference
which will benefit the Marcia P. Hoffman Scholarship. He said 10% of
proceeds will go to the scholarship program that provides tuition
assistance to aspiring artists.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Item 7.3
7.1 Approve the Contract for Sale of Real Property by the City of Clearwater (Contract)
between the City and East-West Electric, Inc. and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same, together with all other instruments required to affect closing. (consent)
7.2 Approve Amendment 3 to the Master Agreement and Software License Agreement of
January 10, 2001, between Ventiv Technology, Inc. and the City of Clearwater, to upgrade
the claims software and transition to the Cloud, to provide maintenance and updates as
needed, from July 1, 2021 through July 1, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of$230,000
for a seven-year term, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1) (i),
Exempt from Bidding; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk, The A.D. Morgan Corporation
for Tampa, FL, for construction upgrades to the Compressed Natural Gas Filling Station
in Clearwater for the guaranteed maximum price of$2,264,431.00; declare surplus on
one natural gas powered compressor located at the filling station and authorize for
disposal at auction in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.623
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See below
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7.4 Approve a Revocable License Agreement between All Around Amusements, LLC and
the City of Clearwater to provide entertainment concessions at Pier 60 Park from May 17,
2021, through May 16, 2022, with the option for four one-year term extensions, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested city fees and service charges for
thirty-one Co-sponsored Special Events at an estimated General Fund cost of
$548,225.00 ($83,750.00 in cash contributions and $464,475.00 in service contributions)
and Enterprise Fund cost of$67,605.00 for the purposes of Fiscal Year 2021/22
departmental budget submittals. (consent)
7.6 Approve a proposal to Khors Construction, Inc. of Pinellas Park, Florida, in the amount of
$449,077.51 for phase II pool renovations at Ross Norton Aquatic Complex located at
1426 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services Continuing Contracts; transfer
$136,000.00 from CIP 93635 - Park Amenities to CIP 93271 - Swimming Pool R and R
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.7 Authorize a purchase order to Impact Sport Surfaces of Deerfield Beach, Florida in an
amount not to exceed $181,132.10, which includes a 10% contingency, to provide and
install gymnasium flooring at the Long Center gymnasium, pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1) (d) Cooperative Contracts; transfer $32,531.90 from CIP
93654 Recreation Center Infrastructure to CIP 93278 The Long Center Infrastructure and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve Supplemental 2 work order to Brown and Caldwell of Tampa, Florida for
construction coordination, engineering, and inspection services of FDOT Utility
Relocation at US 19 and Harn Boulevard project (20-0007-UT), in the amount of
$109,910, increasing the contract from $94,490 to $204,400, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Authorize a purchase order to EWT Holdings III Corp., dba Evoqua Water Technologies
LLC (Evoqua), of Sarasota, FL, for odor and corrosion control through Catalyzed Iron
(Odophos), in an annual not-to-exceed amount of$200,000.00 for the initial term from
June 17, 2021 through May 21, 2022, with the option for one one-year renewal, pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(D) Other Government Entities' Bids
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Request authority to settle the case of Christine Marie Baxter v. City of Clearwater, Case
No. 19-007675-CI for $60,000.00. (consent)
7.11 Approve the Scope of Work from HR and A to provide negotiation support for the
development of the Osceola Avenue bluff parcels for a not to exceed cost of$65.000 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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7.12Support Letter for USDOT Build Grant Application for PSTA Transit Center. (consent)
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Item 7.3, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.3Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk, The A.D. Morgan Corporation
for Tampa, FL, for construction upgrades to the Compressed Natural Gas Filling Station
in Clearwater for the guaranteed maximum price of$2,264,431.00; declare surplus on
one natural gas-powered compressor located at the filling station and authorize for
disposal at auction in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.623
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the use of Construction Manager at
Risk Services (CMAR) for Continuing Contracts with Ajax Building Co. LLC,
Allstate Construction, Inc., Bandes Construction co., Inc., Biltmore Construction
Co., Inc., Certus Builders, Inc., Creative Contractors, Inc., J. Kokolakis
Contracting, Inc., J.O. DeLotto & Sons, Inc., Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC,
Keystone Excavators, Inc., Khors Construction, Inc., The A.D. Morgan
Corporation and Walbridge Aldinger, LLC for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and
287.055 under Request for Qualifications #40-20 based upon construction
experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge,
and involvement in the community.
This project is for upgrades to the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling
Station, located at 1020 N. Hercules Ave, Clearwater. The A.D. Morgan
Corporation was selected for this project based on their previous experience
constructing the Pasco County School CNG station. The scope of work
includes surplus & removal of the existing GazPack70 engine-driven
compressor, originally installed in 2011 that is no longer functional and replace it
with two new electric powered CNG compressors that will give additional
capacity to the station. Other items include replacing two gas dispenser pumps
with new dispensers that have credit card readers integrated within the
dispenser. This will allow our outside customers to start using credit cards to
pay for their gas usage, versus our accounting department manually billing the
customers each month.
These upgrades will increase the station pumping capacity from 13 gas gallon
equivalent (GGE) per minute to approximately 20 GGE per minute. This will
decrease fueling times for the City Solid Waste trucks when multiple trucks are
filling at the same time.
The Clearwater CNG station originally opened in October 2011. These
upgrades are designed to ensure proper operation of the station over the next
10-15 years.
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In addition, once the upgrade project is complete, CGS plans to solicit bids for a
vendor to provide ongoing Operations & Maintenance at the CNG facility. This
will ensure all equipment is maintained/serviced regularly and operate as
designed over the life of the equipment. Once bids are evaluated, CGS will
select a vendor and take the O&M contract to Council for approval.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter budget amendment will provide a transfer of$560,000 in gas
fund revenues to capital project 96387, Natural Gas Vehicle Station.
One individual commented that natural gas is not as clean as it was thought
to be 10 years ago and suggested that the City spend the same amount of
funds in retrofitting the CNG station to install EV charging stations.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve a proposal from
Construction Manager at Risk, The A.D. Morgan Corporation for
Tampa, FL, for construction upgrades to the Compressed Natural
Gas Filling Station in Clearwater for the guaranteed maximum price
of $2,264,431.00; declare surplus on one natural gas powered
compressor located at the filling station and authorize for disposal
at auction in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 2.623 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 Declare surplus for the purpose of sale, through Invitation to Bid 46-21, 450 public
parking spaces located in Condominium Unit PUB of the North Beach Plaza
Condominium (Parking Unit) at 490 Poinsettia Street, Clearwater, said real property
legally described as: Condominium Unit PUB of North Beach Plaza Condominium, a
Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official
Records Book 19444, Page 145, and any amendments thereto, and the plat thereof
recorded in Condominium Plat Book 159, Page 91, of the Public Records of Pinellas
County, Florida, together with its undivided share in the common elements appurtenant
thereto. (APH)
On December 29, 2016, the City of Clearwater acquired the fee simple
ownership of a parking condominium containing 450 parking spaces in the
North Beach Plaza parking garage from PV-Pelican Walk, LLC, located in the
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Pelican Walk Commercial Condominium Complex.
The appraised value of the Parking Unit/450 parking spaces has been
determined by James Millspaugh &Associates, Inc., to be $11,160,000.00 and
Tobias Realty Advisors to be $13,245,000.00. Per City Charter 2.01, real
property declared surplus shall be sold to the party submitting the highest
competitive bid above the appraised value whose bid meets the terms set by
the Council and whose proposed use of the property is in accordance with the
Council's stated purpose for declaring the property surplus.
The City's total investment in the Parking Unit/450 parking spaces is
$11,580,246 which is the dollar amount city management recommends council
set as the minimum required bid in the Invitation to Bid solicitation.
City management supports declaring the property surplus for the purpose of
sale through Invitation to Bid.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said staff is recommending a
minimum bid of$11.580246 million. If Council wants a different minimum
bid, direction is needed. The City does not have the right for first refusal
in this purchase. The City has the right for first refusal on the remaining
portion of the garage. She said the City is putting up to bid the
city-owned portion of the garage. Paradise is selling their ownership
portion, 250 parking spaces and 18,000 sq. ft. of retail space, and have a
contract pending. The sale contract for the City's portion will come back to
Council for approval.
Discussion ensued with comments made that establishing a minimum
bid of$12 million is a fair number.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve Item 8.1, with a minimum bid
price of$12 million. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
8.2 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a 60 foot-wide right of way easement as recorded in
O.R. Book 3875, Page 36 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9455-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-11)
The property owner of the Vue at Belleair at 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., (Applicant)
has requested that the City vacate a 60-foot-wide right of way easement on
Applicant's property. As a condition of vacation, the Applicant will grant a
drainage and utility easement to the City over a portion of the vacated right of
way easement.
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City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and the proposed location
of the new drainage and utility easement being granted by the property owner
and have no objection.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., Clearwater
(Applicant) to vacate a 60 foot-wide right of way easement as
recorded in O.R. Book 3875, Page 36 of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9455-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to pass Ordinance 9455-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.3 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement as recorded in
O.R. Book 4223, Page 1499 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9456-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-12)
The property owner of the Vue at Belleair at 1551 Flournoy Cir W., (Applicant)
has requested that the City vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement on
Applicant's property.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and have no objection.
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., Clearwater
(Applicant) to vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement as
recorded in O.R. Book 4223, Page 1499 of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9456-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9456-21 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
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8.4 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a portion of that certain drainage and utility easement as
recorded in O.R. Book 4055, Page 397 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
and pass Ordinance 9457-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-13)
The property owner of the Vue at Belleair at 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., (Applicant)
has requested that the City vacate a portion of a drainage and utility easement
on Applicant's property.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and have no objection.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., Clearwater
(Applicant) to vacate a portion of that certain drainage and utility
easement as recorded in O.R. Book 4055, Page 397 of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9457-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to pass Ordinance 9457-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.5 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Circle W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement as recorded in
O.R. Book 4055, Page 399 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass
Ordinance 9458-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-14)
The property owner of the Vue at Belleair at 1551 Flournoy Cir. W., (Applicant)
has requested that the City vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement on
Applicant's property.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and have no objection.
Councilmember Bunker moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Circle W., Clearwater
(Applicant) to vacate a portion of a sanitary sewer easement as
recorded in O.R. Book 4055, Page 399 of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
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Ordinance 9458-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9458-21 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.6 Approve the request from the owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Circle W.,
Clearwater (Applicant) to vacate a water line easement as recorded in O.R. Book 20673,
Page 1028 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance
9459-21 on first reading. (VAC2020-15)
The Exhibit provided in the water line easement as recorded in O.R. Book
20673, Page 1028 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, contained
errors in the legal description, thus the property owner of the Vue at Belleair at
1551 Flournoy Cir. W., (Applicant) has requested that the City vacate said water
line easement on Applicant's property. As a condition of vacation, the Applicant
will grant a replacement water line easement to the City on applicant's property
based on the as-built location of the water line.
City stakeholders have reviewed the vacation request and the proposed location
of the new water line easement being granted by the property owner and have
no objection.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the request from the
owner of property addressed 1551 Flournoy Circle W., Clearwater
(Applicant) to vacate a water line easement as recorded in O.R.
Book 20673, Page 1028 of the Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9459-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to pass Ordinance 9459-21 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
8.7 Declare three parcels of certain real property in Section 15, Township 29 South, Range
15 East, located at 704 Court St., 710 Court St. and 701 Franklin St., in Clearwater,
Florida, as surplus for the purpose of conveying the three parcels to the Pinellas Suncoast
Transit Authority (PSTA) in exchange for a parcel owned by the PSTA located at the
northwest corner of South Garden Avenue and Pierce Street, Clearwater, Florida, in
order to effectuate PSTA's construction of a new Multimodal Transit Facility. (APH)
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The City is the owner of two of the three parcels to be conveyed to the PSTA,
more particularly described as:
Parcel 1: 704 Court St.-Tax Assessor Parcel Number:
15/29/15/54450/011/0020.
A part of Lots 2, 3, 8 and 9, Block 11, MAGNOLIA PARK, as recorded in
Plat Book 3, Page 43, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
described as follows:
From the Southwest corner of said Block 11, run thence East, 73.45 feet
for the Point of Beginning; thence run N 0 deg. 15'12" E, 314.34 feet to
the South right-of-way line of Franklin Street also being the North line of
said Block 11; thence S89 deg 58'00" E, along said North line of Block
11, 58.82 feet; thence S 0 deg 52'44" E, 314.34 feet to the North
right-of-way line of Court Street also being the South line of said Block
11; thence West, along said South line of Block 11, 65.03 feet to the
Point of Beginning.
Parcel 2: 710 Court St.-Tax Assessor Parcel Number:
15-29-15-54450-011-0030
Parcel 1
Lot 3, less the West four feet (4'); and all of Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7; and Lot
8, less the West four feet (4'), of Block 8, MAGNOLIA PARK, according
to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 43, of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
AND
Parcel 2
Lot 3 lying Easterly of Railroad right-of-way and Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 and
that portion of Lot 8, lying Easterly of the Seaboard Airline Railroad spur
in Block 11, MAGNOLIA PARK, according to the plat thereof as recorded
in Plat Book 3, Page 43, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Together with those portions of Lots 3 and 8, Block 11 described as:
From the Northwest corner of Block 11, MAGNOLIA PARK, as recorded
in Plat Book 3, Page 43, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
thence South 89016'00" East, on an assumed bearing, along the North
line of said block, 152.50 feet for a Point of Beginning; thence South
00°10'44" East, 194.38 feet; thence by a curve to the left, radius 804.52
feet, arc 120.45 feet, chord South 04028'05" East, 120.34 feet to the
Northerly right-of-way line of Olive Street; thence North 89017'30" West,
along said right-of-way line 24.00 feet; thence North 00°10'44" West,
314.38 feet to the North line of said block; thence South 89016'00" East,
along said North line 15.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
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Said portions of Lots 3 and 8, Block 11 also being described as follows:
That portion of Lots 3 and 8, Block 11, MAGNOLIA PARK, according to
the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 43, Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida, which lies East of the East line of the land
described in deed recorded in Official Records Book 10345, Page 2252,
of said public records, being situate, lying and being in the County of
Pinellas, State of Florida.
Of even date herewith, and as a prerequisite to this declaration, the City Council
has approved that certain Contract for Purchase of Real Property by the City of
Clearwater (Contract) between the City of Clearwater and the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clearwater, Florida (CRA), for the sale
and purchase of the third parcel (which is currently owned by the CRA), more
particularly described as:
Parcel 3: 701 Franklin St.-Tax Assessor Parcel
Num ber:15/29/15/54450/011/0010
A part of Lots 1, 2, 9 and 10, Block "11", Magnolia Park, as recorded in
Plat Book 3, Page 43 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida,
described as follows:
From the Southwest corner of said Block "11", run thence East, 15.0 ft;
thence run N 0 deg. 42'00" W, parallel with and 15.0 ft. East of the East
right of way line of East Avenue, 129.0 ft. for the Point of Beginning;
thence continue N 0 deg. 42'00" W, along said line, 185.40 ft. to the
South right of way line of Franklin Street, also being the North line of said
Block "11"; thence S 89 deg. 58'00" E, along said North line of Block
"11", 63.68 ft.; thence S. 0 deg. 15'12" W, 185.16 ft.; thence S 89 deg.
49'30" W, 60.60 ft. to the Point of Beginning.
Parcel 1, located at 704 Court St. is approximately 0.43 acres of vacant land,
acquired by the City on 10/27/2011 at the purchase price of$475,000.00 for the
long-range purpose of acquiring a strategically located parcel well suited for
transit and/or government purposes.
Parcel 2, located at 710 Court St. is approximately 0.94 acres of vacant land,
acquired by the City on 8/26/2011 at the purchase price of$1,950,000.00 for the
long-range purpose of acquiring a strategically located parcel well suited for
transit and/or government purposes.
Parcel 3, located at 701 Franklin St. is approximately 0.26 acres in size with a
5,600 SF warehouse located thereon. The parcel was acquired by the CRA on
08/05/2019 at the purchase price of$525,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring a
strategically located parcel to assemble with the adjacent City owned parcels
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for future transit or governmental purposes.
This declaration of surplus shall apply to the subject parcels as the City's
interest may appear as of this date, vested or equitable, and bind said parcels
upon title vesting in the City at such time as the City closes on Parcel 3.
The appraised value of the combined three parcels as determined by James
Millspaugh & Associates, Inc., is $3,600,000.00 and by Tobias Realty Advisors,
is $3,300,000.00.
The following excerpts, taken from the City of Clearwater Planning
Department's Downtown Development Plan, support an intermodal transit
facility in downtown Clearwater.
• Objective 2J: Pursue a premium transit system between Downtown,
Clearwater Beach, Tampa International Airport, and St. Pete/Clearwater
International Airport.
• Objective 2D: Maintain and improve the Pinellas Trail as both a
recreational amenity and as a unique opportunity for economic
development. Enhance Trail connectivity from the Downtown to the
waterfront and Beach. Promote Downtown Clearwater as a destination
accessible by the Pinellas Trail.
• Policy 10: The CRA may evaluate participating with the private sector in
land assembly to facilitate projects consistent with this Plan.
• Table 4.4: Coordinate with all transportation service providers on
infrastructure and program improvements including the water taxi,
trolley, bus system, rail, elevated transit, bike share and others.
• Table 4.5: Work with the County to create a comprehensive transit plan.
City management has reviewed and support declaring the three parcels
surplus.
Councilmember Bunker moved to declare three parcels of certain
real property in Section 15, Township 29 South, Range 15 East,
located at 704 Court St., 710 Court St. and 701 Franklin St., in
Clearwater, Florida, as surplus for the purpose of conveying the
three parcels to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) in
exchange for a parcel owned by the PSTA located at the northwest
corner of South Garden Avenue and Pierce Street, Clearwater,
Florida, in order to effectuate PSTA's construction of a new
Multimodal Transit Facility. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
8.8 Continue to July 15, 2021: Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map
designations of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial
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Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1732
Evans Drive; 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 1800 Diane Drive; and pass Ordinances 9463-21, 9464-21, and 9465-21 on
first reading. (ANX2021-04005)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve two parcels of land totaling
0.382-acres. The two parcels are occupied by single-family dwellings. The
properties are located generally south of Sunset Point Road, west of McMullen
Booth Road, north of SR 590, and east of US Highway 19 North. The applicants
are requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste
service from the City. The properties are located within an enclave and are
contiguous to existing city limits in at least one direction. It is proposed that the
property located at 1732 Evans Drive be assigned Future Land Use Map
designations of Residential Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay, and
a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR), and the
property located at 1800 Diane Drive be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Community Development
Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer lines are located in the adjacent Diane Drive and
Evans Drive rights-of-way. The applicants have paid the City's sewer
impact and assessment fees and are aware of the additional costs to
extend city sewer service to these properties. Collection of solid waste
will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The properties are located
within Police District III and service will be administered through the
district headquarters located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire
and emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station #48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate
capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste,
police, fire and EMS service. The properties will continue to receive
water service from Pinellas County. 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
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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 is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed Water/Drainage Feature
Overlay to be applied to 1732 Evans Drive recognizes the drainage
easement along the western boundary of the property. 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 in at least one direction; therefore, the annexations are consistent
with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to continue Item 8.8 to July 15, 2021.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.9 Continue to July 15, 2021: 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 2248 NE Coachman Road, together with
certain abutting right-of-way of NE Coachman Road (SR 590) and pass Ordinances
9466-21, 9467-21, and 9468-21 on first reading. (ANX2021-04006)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.158-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is located
on the northeast corner of Berkley Place and NE Coachman Road (SR 590).
The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and
solid waste service from the City. The Development Review Committee is
proposing that the 0.005-acres of abutting NE Coachman Road (SR 590)
right-of-way not currently within the city limits also be annexed. The property is
located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the
north, west and south. 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
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annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Berkley Place
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the City's sewer impact and
assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to extend City
sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will be provided
by the City of Clearwater. 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 this property by Station #48 located at 1700
N. Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve this 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 Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
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 the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. 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
boundaries to the north, west and south; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to continue Item 8.9 to July 15,
2021. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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8.10Approve the contraction of the Clearwater Cay Community Development District and
pass Ordinance 9437-21 on first reading.
CL Clearwater LP, a Delaware limited partnership; CL Clearwater LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, doing business in Florida as CL
Tampa Clearwater LLC; CL Clearwater Owner 3 LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company; CL Clearwater Owner 4 LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company; CL Clearwater Owner 5 LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company; and CL Clearwater Owner 6 LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, owners in Clearwater Cay Community Development District
(Petitioners), a community development district established by Ordinance
No. 7515-05, adopted on September 15, 2005 as amended by Ordinance
7564-05, adopted on January 19, 2006 of the City Council of Clearwater,
Florida, and effective on that date (City Ordinance), have petitioned the
City Council of the City of Clearwater, Florida (Council), through its Petition
to Amend Clearwater Cay Community Development District (Petition), to
contract by non- emergency ordinance, the boundaries of the Clearwater
Cay Community Development District (District).
The Petition is complete in that it meets the requirements of Section
190.046(1), Florida Statutes (2020). Appropriate city staff reviewed the
application and determined it to be complete and sufficient.
The costs to the City of Clearwater and government agencies from
contraction of the District are nominal. There is no adverse impact on
competition or employment from District contraction. The persons affected
by contraction are the future landowners, present landowners, the City of
Clearwater and its taxpayers, and the State of Florida. Methodology is as
set forth in the Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) on file
with the City. The SERC of the Petitioner pertaining to District contraction
is complete and adequate, in that it meets the requirements of Section
120.541, Florida Statutes.
Contraction of the District by this Ordinance, whose uniform general law
charter is Sections 190.006 - 190.049, Florida Statutes, is subject to and
not inconsistent with the local Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Clearwater and with the State Comprehensive Plan.
The area of land within the District as contracted is sufficient size, is
sufficiently compact, and is sufficiently contiguous and has been
developed as one functional, interrelated community.
The area that is proposed to be served by the District after the contraction
is amenable to separate special district government.
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Upon the effective date of this Ordinance. the Clearwater Cay Community
Development District will cease to be duly and legally authorized to exist
on the proposed Contraction Property and, as to the Contraction Property
shall cease to exercise any of its general and special powers in
accordance with, and as granted by, its uniform community development
district charter as provided in Sections 190.006- 190.049, Florida
Statutes.
All notice requirements of law were met and complete notice was timely
given.
The City Attorney said the Petitioner is requesting to continue the item to
July 15, 2021.
Scott Clark Petitioner representative said he did not intend to request
another continuance but since the work session, there appears to be a
pathway to resolve the differences between the condominium owners and
Community Development District. The parties involved believe consensus
can be reached prior to the July 15 council meeting.
Councilmember Beckman moved to continue Item 8.10 to July 15,
2021. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9475-21 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2021 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund, Airpark Fund, Clearwater
Harbor Marina Fund, and Parking fund.
Ordinance 9475-21 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9475-21 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9476-21 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2021 to reflect a net increase of
$2,137,685.
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Ordinance 9476-21 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor
Hamilton moved to adopt Ordinance 9476-21 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
10. City Manager Reports
10AAccept a Sidewalk Easement from the property owner for the repair, maintenance, and
replacement of a sidewalk on real property located at 604 Lime Avenue and adopt
Resolution 21-23.
The Sidewalk Easement will allow the City rights for repair, maintenance, and
replacement of a sidewalk as the site is developed for residential use.
The Engineering Department recommends acceptance of the easement.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept a Sidewalk Easement
from the property owner for the repair, maintenance, and
replacement of a sidewalk on real property located at 604 Lime
Avenue. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 21-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Resolution 21-23. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Hibbard, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Other Council Action — None.
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Hamilton recognized the city workers who have done a good job
on the beach with red tide, they did a great job of staying ahead of the
accumulation of dead fish and have kept issues to a minimum.
Councilmember Allbritton said the City does better than other communities at
keeping our beaches clean during red tide and he thanked the workers. He
said Council will take a little break and will be back next month, he wished all
a Happy 4t" of July.
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Councilmember Beckman thanked all those who attended the meeting or
tuned in. She said today is a historic day as the President declared
Juneteenth a federal holiday. She said she is excited for the fireworks at
Baycare Field for the Ott" of July as last year the event was cancelled due to
the pandemic.
Councilmember Bunker said he put a video of the Clearwater High School
graduation ceremony on his Youtube channel; he has a great shot of the kids
tossing their caps in the air.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
15. Adjourn
Mayor Hibbard reviewed recent and upcoming events, congratulated the
Countryside and Clearwater 2021 high school graduates, and
congratulated Issay Gulley on her retirement and for receiving the Key to
the City.
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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City Clerk
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