10/04/2007
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 4, 2007
Present: Frank Hibbard Mayor
John Doran Vice-Mayor
George N. Cretekos Councilmember
Paul Gibson Councilmember
Absent: Carlen Petersen Councilmember
Also present: William B. Horne II City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Rev. Dr. Sharon Patch
from First United Methodist Church offered the invocation. The Mayor led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order
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4. Presentations
4.1 Check Presentation from Countryside Little League.
Rodney Surette, Countryside Little League President, presented a $20,000 check to the
City for restrooms and a concession stand at Countryside Recreation Center.
4.2 Proclamation: Ruth Eckerd Hall 25th Anniversary Season - October 2007.
4.3 Proclamation: National Arts and Humanities Month - October 2007.
4.4 Proclamation: National Community Planning Month - October 2007.
4.5 Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week - October 7 – 13, 2007.
4.6 Proclamation: Public Natural Gas Week - October 7 – 13, 2007.
4.7 Sportsmanship Awards
The 2007 Excellence in Youth Sportsmanship Award is sponsored in part by The
National Alliance for Youth sports, Clearwater for Youth, the Clearwater Threshers, and
Capogna’s Dugouts Restaurant. This year’s winners were recognized: Tyler Borden of
Clearwater Little League, Mark Christiansen of Clearwater Chargers Association, Eric Climes of
Greenwood Panthers, Cali Dickman of Greenwave Girls Basketball, Shyaunna Donald of Blazin
Ravenz, Gregory Fort of Suncoast Youth Foundation, Krystina Ganci of Countryside Jr.
Cougars, Sherrod Golden of Clearwater Jr. Tornadoes, Zach Lain of Clearwater Aquatic Team,
Riley E. Lester of Countryside Youth Soccer Association, Amanda McGinnis of Clearwater
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Bullets, Michael Nisbet of Clearwater Lacrosse, Elizabeth Pages of Lady Bombers, Nick Surratt
of Countryside Little League, and Alyssa Allbritten of Team FLA.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the September 20, 2007 City Council Meeting, the August 2 and
September 25, 2007 Attorney Client Sessions as submitted in written summation by the City
Clerk.
Councilmember Doran moved to approve the minutes of September 20, 2007, August 2,
2007 and September 25, 2007, meetings as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
motioncarried
The was duly seconded and unanimously.
6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
Greg Pound (known as Stewart Israel) expressed concern regarding child abuse in
Pinellas County.
Kathy Corey alleged Greg Pound was a victim of assault.
Police Captain Holloway reported that individuals alleging assault have not turned over
evidence needed to complete the investigation.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7 Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Award a contract to Oakhurst Construction Company Inc., Bid 06-0036 of Seminole
Florida, for $688,990, (which includes base bid, alternates 2 and 4 and 10% contingency), for
the renovation of the Clearwater Armory located at 708 North Missouri Avenue and transfer
$600,000 of Penny for Pinellas funds as a first quarter amendment to CIP 315-93248; and
transfer $10,076.49 of Penny funds from CIP 315-93252 EC Moore Batting Tunnels at first
quarter to CIP 315-93248 and close project.
On November 16, 2005, the City Council approved entering into a 50-year Lease
Agreement with the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of
Florida (TIFF) for the property known as the Clearwater Armory located at 708 N. Missouri
Avenue.
As stipulated in the Lease Agreement, and as submitted in the Management Plan to
TIFF, the City will utilize the Armory for the establishment and operation of an event support
facility as well as other municipal and recreational based programs as needed.
While the two 1940 vintage steel and masonry buildings are in generally good condition,
renovations are needed in order to make the building functional as an events support facility.
Currently the operations of the events section is spread out across the City in four different
locations both in City-owned and leased facilities.
In the City’s original Penny II list $3.1 million of the funds were set aside for the
construction of a Parks & Recreation infrastructure facility. This project has been abolished and
replaced with the Armory renovation project.
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This project was originally funded with $150,000 of Penny funds for design and
preliminary costs in fiscal year 2005/2006, with an additional $400,000 being anticipated in fiscal
year 2006/2007 for the actual renovations.
The City received eight bids for this project and staff is recommending awarding the bid
to Oakhurst Construction Company for $688,990, which was the lowest bid.
Additional funds of $210,076.49 of Penny for Pinellas funds is being requested to cover
the cost of construction. Funds will be transferred as a first quarter amendment to the budget
totaling $610,076.49
This contract is for the labor and materials to renovate the interior of the main Armory
building. Additional work will be done by staff to provide landscaping, fencing, park identification
sign, parking and minor repairs to the small out-building.
Work will commence upon award and execution of the contract and will be completed
within four months. Additional annual operating expenses for utilities and building and
maintenance costs of approximately $35,000 will be absorbed in the existing Parks and
Recreation budget from saving realized by not having to rent additional storage facilities and
vacating of other City properties. Six full time staff, various interns, part-time employees and
special event partners will work out of these facilities.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to award a contract to Oakhurst Construction Company
Inc., Bid 06-0036 of Seminole Florida, for $688,990, (which includes base bid, alternates 2 and
4 and 10% contingency), for the renovation of the Clearwater Armory located at 708 North
Missouri Avenue and transfer $600,000 of Penny for Pinellas funds as a first quarter
amendment to CIP 315-93248; and transfer $10,076.49 of Penny funds from CIP 315-93252 EC
motion
Moore Batting Tunnels at first quarter to CIP 315-93248 and close project. The was
carried
duly seconded and unanimously.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 7852-07 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use designation for certain
real property whose post office address is 1520 South Prospect Avenue, from Institutional to
Residential Urban.
Ordinance 7852-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7852-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 7853-07 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 1520 South Prospect Avenue, from
Institutional (I) to Medium Density Residential (MDR).
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Ordinance 7853-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7853-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 7856-07 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2949 Sunset Point Road into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 7856-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7856-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 7857-07 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 2949 Sunset Point Road, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Low.
Ordinance 7857-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7857-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 7858-07 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2949 Sunset Point Road, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 7858-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7858-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
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Absent: Petersen.
8.6 Adopt Ordinance 7859-07 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2951 Sunset Point Road into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 7859-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7859-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.7 Adopt Ordinance 7860-07 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 2951 Sunset Point Road, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Low.
Ordinance 7860-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7860-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.8 Adopt Ordinance 7861-07 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2951 Sunset Point Road, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 7861-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7861-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.9 Adopt Ordinance 7862-07 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 2790 Morningside Drive into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
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Ordinance 7862-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7862-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.10 Adopt Ordinance 7863-07 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 2790 Morningside Drive, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Low.
Ordinance 7863-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7863-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.11 Adopt Ordinance 7864-07 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 2790 Morningside Drive, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 7864-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7864-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.12 Adopt Ordinance 7868-07 on second reading, amending the operating budget for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2007 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues and
expenditures for the General Fund, Special Development Fund, Special Program Fund, Water
and Sewer Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund, Gas Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Recycling Fund,
Marine and Aviation Fund, Parking Fund, Harborview Fund, Garage Fund, and Central
Insurance Fund.
Ordinance 7868-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7868-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded.
One person questioned if the Premium Stabilization Fund is included.
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Finance Director Margie Simmons said the Central Insurance Fund includes the former
Premium Stabilization Fund.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.13 Adopt Ordinance 7869-07 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2007, to reflect a net increase of $5,086,545.
Ordinance 7869-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7869-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
8.14 Adopt Ordinance 7886-07 on second reading amending the Election Code to provide for
the General Election in 2008 and every 4 years thereafter to be held in conjunction with the
Presidential Preference Primary.
Ordinance 7886-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7886-07 on second and final
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
City Manager Reports
9. Consent Agenda –
Approved as submitted, less Item 9.17.
9.1 Award a contract to RFP Depot, Provo, Utah, to provide procurement process service for
the City, and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.2 Award a contract to State of Florida, Department of Management Services, Tallahassee,
Florida - Suncom long distance service, State AIN lines, Toll free lines, and ISDN lines during
the period October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 at a cost not to exceed $207,300 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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9.3 Award a contract (purchase order) to Oracle USA Inc., Chicago, Illinois during the period
October 1, 2007 through September 2008 at a cost not to exceed $187,000 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.4 Award a contract to Sprint/Nextel, Los Angeles, California - Cellular/radio and Treo
service during the period October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 at a cost not to exceed
$214,160, under State Contract 12-00115 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
9.5 Award a contract (purchase order) to Verizon, Florida, Inc. Saint Petersburg, Florida -
Telephone service including frame relay internet service, T1's, Centranet trunks, directory
advertising, and credit/collect calls during the period October 1, 2007 through September 30,
2008, at a cost not to exceed $470,730 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
9.6 Approve an agreement with Decade Properties, Inc. d/b/a Clearwater Bay Marina from
December 1, 2007 to November 30, 2008, a one year period, for the collection of daily parking
fees at Seminole Launch Ramp for twenty-five percent (25%) of fees collected and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.7 Approve a three-year Partnership and Operational Support Agreement from October 1,
2007 – September 30, 2010, between the City of Clearwater and The Bethany Education and
Human Services Program, Inc., for the use and supervision of the Holt Avenue Youth Center
located at 1250 Holt Avenue and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.8 Award a contract to Grosz and Stamper Construction Company, Inc. of Tampa, Florida
for the sum of $506,371.80 and approve a change order deduct in the amount of $109,996.80
for a net contract amount of $396,375 for the construction of a restroom/storage/concession
building at Countryside Recreation Complex authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
9.9 Award a contract for landscape and irrigation of a portion of SR 60 on Memorial
Causeway to Garden World of Holiday, Inc. of Dade City, Florida, in the amount of $164,605.58
which includes base bid and a 10% contingency and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
9.10 Approve a donation to Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project, Inc. (CHIP) for funding
of operations in the amount of $97,000. (consent)
9.11 Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater and the School Board of Pinellas
County, Florida providing for the continuation of the School Resource Officer program at
Clearwater High School, Countryside High School, Kennedy Middle School and Oak Grove
Middle School for a one-year period commencing July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.12 Approve the transfer of $19,712.95 received from Clearwater Housing Authority (CHA)
for payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT Funds) to the Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project, Inc.
(CHIP), and the allocation of $19,712.95 from the General Fund retained earnings. (consent)
9.13 Approve the renewal of a contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Largo,
Florida for latent fingerprint and crime scene services, including evidence and property storage,
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during the contract period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, at a cost of
$516,565.75 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.14 Approve acceptance of a FY 2007-08 Justice Assistance Grant – Countywide (JAG) in
the amount of $32,225 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for a Red Light
Running – In-Car Video Enhancement Project – Year 2. (consent)
9.15 Approve a Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement with Nextel South Corp. (Nextel), a
wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Sprint Nextel Corporation for the purpose of exchanging one
800MHz City of Clearwater frequency from the expansion band at no cost to the City, declare
the list of radios and accessories listed in Schedule D of the agreement surplus to the needs of
the City and authorize disposal through an exchange with Nextel for new, later model equipment
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.16 Award a contract by purchase order to Pinellas County Solid Waste for an operating
expenditure of $5,200,000 for the disposal of solid waste at the Pinellas County waste to energy
plant/landfill for the period October 4, 2007 through October 31, 2008 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 the same. (consent)
9.17 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the City of Safety
Harbor for three years commencing October 1, 2007 to receive, process and market Safety
Harbor's recyclable commodities and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same.
(consent)
This item was pulled by staff.
9.18 Award a contract for Clearwater Airpark Sewer Extension (06-0048-UT) to Kloote
Contracting, Inc., of Palm Harbor, Florida for the sum of $122,441.99 which is the lowest
responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications and approve deductive
Change Order 1 in the amount of $11,440 for a new contract amount of $111,001.99 and that
the appropriate officials are authorized to execute same. (consent)
9.19 Award a contract for the Pier 60 Storage Building (07-0033-EN) to Caladesi Construction
Company of Largo, Florida for the sum of $189,304 which is the lowest responsible bid received
in accordance with the plans and specifications and approve deductive Change Order 1 in the
amount of $76,554.01 for, a new contract amount of $112,750 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
9.20 Appoint Diana Shields to the Business Operating within the area category of the
Enterprise Zone Development Agency with the term expiring on October 31, 2011. (consent)
9.21 Reappoint Douglas J. Williams to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board with the term
expiring on October 31, 2010. (consent)
Councilmember Gibson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted, less Item
motion
9.17, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The was duly
carried
seconded and unanimously.
10. Other items on City Manager Reports
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10.1 Authorize a contract with Humana for health insurance under a fully insured funding
arrangement for the contract period of January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008, at a total cost
estimate of $16.3 million which includes estimated City ($11.3 million), employee ($3.5 million),
and retiree ($1.5 million) premiums.
The contract with the City’s current medical insurance provider, United Healthcare
(UHC), expires on December 31, 2007. Based on the renewal proposal from UHC, the City’s
Benefits Committee recommended bidding the contract for the 2008 plan year. RFP responses
were received from four carriers: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and United
Healthcare.
The award to Humana will result in a 3.6% overall increase in premium costs, the
entirety of which will be applied to employee contribution levels. The contract will maintain the
City’s existing plan structure consisting of “standard” and “buy-up” HMO and POS plan options
along with their corresponding benefit levels, the premiums for which will be increased by the
aforementioned 3.6%, and will include a new “basic” HMO plan option with reduced benefit
levels for which the City will fund the employee-only tier at 100%, and for which the premiums
will result in no increase to the City’s contribution levels.
For fiscal year 2008, the City has budgeted $11,091,800 for 1,789 full time positions for
the City’s share of medical insurance coverage (including EAP and mental health/substance
abuse). The City’s estimated share of actual expenses for FY 08, which covers three months of
the current contract with UHC, nine months of this proposed contract with Humana and twelve
months of mental health/substance abuse coverage with Unipsych (3-year contract approved
beginning 1/1/07) is $11,476,078. The difference between budgeted and actual costs,
estimated to be $384,278, will be taken from reserves in the Central Insurance Fund. The
above numbers assume that all positions are filled at all times and that employees select the
type of coverage (employee only, employee + 1, and employee + family) similar to the current
year. Costs related to these contracts for coverage for FY09, estimated to be $4,075,000, will
be budgeted as part of the fiscal year 2009 budget.
Staff also recommends a modification of the current funding strategy for City
contributions to health care premiums to represent 100% of the HMO “Basic” cost for Employee
Only, 75% of the HMO “Basic” cost for Employee plus One, and 68% of the HMO “Basic” cost
for Employee plus Family, to be applied to the respective tiers in the HMO Standard, HMO Buy-
Up, POS Standard, and POS Buy-Up plans.
UHC representative Tia Dillow reviewed history of relationship with the city. In response
to questions, Ms. Dillow said UHC offers health assessments and educational resources, a
wellness director to analyze data and develop solutions and resources for creating a long-term
strategic plan, and a 24-hour nurse hotline. Ms. Dillow said employees should be encouraged
to consider urgent care clinics instead of emergency rooms for some types of services. UHC
feels its price point is prudent and appropriate.
In response to questions, Kurt Gehring, Gehring Group, said 85% of healthcare
premiums go to providers and 15% goes towards administration costs. He said claims
experience drives increases in premiums. All bidders were provided claims experience data.
The trend for increases in premiums for 2008 is in the 10% to 12% range.
Humana representative John Barger said his firm manages healthcare well and provides
education and wellness incentives to reduce costs, such as a 24-hour nurse hotline and online
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resource tools. He agreed with statements by the UHC rep that employees should be
encouraged to use urgent care clinics instead of emergency rooms whenever possible to lower
costs. Although his firm targets a 5% profit, Humana is willing to commit to keeping its profit
margin at 1.8% for the City. He reviewed Humana’s relationship with other local government
entities. In response to questions, Mr. Barger said the City’s proposed plan is an open access
HMO that requires no referrals for specialists. Humana will work diligently to contract with
physicians that fall out of the current network to ensure continuity of care and will work with staff
to include continuity of care in the City’s contract. In addition to standard programs, Humana is
offering the City $100,000 for flu shots and wellness initiatives. Humana will work closely with
the City’s benefits team to offer guidance and solutions to lower healthcare costs. He will
provide the City with a list of physicians that contract with Humana.
Mr. Gehring said although Humana has offered to maintain the 1.8% profit the following
year, increased claims may result in increased premiums.
It was remarked that this is the first time the recommendation by the Benefits Committee
and staff differs.
Three bargaining unit representatives spoke regarding this item. Two urged the City to
keep UHC and share costs of increased premiums. One spoke in support of Humana.
Discussion ensued. It was noted that the employees are the City’s number one asset
and the Humana plan is equal to or better than the United plan at lower cost. It was felt it would
not be prudent to dismiss the lowest bidder of this contract, as it could eliminate future
competitive bids. Concerns were expressed regarding the employees absorbing the entire
increase.
Councilmember Doran moved to authorize a contract with Humana for health insurance
under a fully insured funding arrangement for the contract period of January 1, 2008, to
December 31, 2008, at a total cost estimate of $16.3 million, which includes estimated City
($11.3 million), employee ($3.5 million), and retiree ($1.5 million) premiums with City paying
50% of increase in the standard plan and applying that dollar amount to the remaining three
motioncarried
plans. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
11. City Attorney Reports
11.1 Amend Ordinance 7769-07, which vacated three drainage and utility easements, one
ingress/egress easement and a portion of Osceola Avenue right-of-way and pass Ordinance
7883-07 on first reading.
Triangle Old Bay Holding, LLC wishes to change certain conditions contained in
Ordinance 7769-07, which vacated three drainage and utility easements, one ingress/egress
easement and a portion of Osceola Avenue right-of-way. Specifically the Applicant wishes to
amend Section 2, Subsection (3) of Ordinance 7769-07, changed from: "FLD2006-05030
approved by the Community Development Board on Nov. 21, 2006" to "by City of Clearwater
construction standards", and revising Section 3 to provide specific performance dates and
provide for the reduction of the letter of credit under certain circumstances.
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Councilmember Cretekos moved to amend Ordinance 7769-07, which vacated three
drainage and utility easements, one ingress/egress easement and a portion of Osceola Avenue
right-of-way. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 7883-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 7883-07 on first reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call was:
“Ayes”: Doran, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
“Nays”: None.
Absent: Petersen.
12. City Manager Verbal Reports
12.1 Follow up to allegations by Stewart Israel (known as Greg Pound) re incident at Eddie C.
Moore complex.
See Citizens to be Heard.
13. Council Discussion Items
13.1 Process for City Manager and City Attorney Evaluations
Discussion ensued regarding the process for City Manager and City Attorney
evaluations.
Consensus was to use a standard form, meet with the City Manager and City Attorney
individually, and discuss performance at a council meeting. Staff will provide sample forms and
video of their last reviews.
14. Other Council Action
Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated and reviewed
upcoming events; stressed the need to all work together to help lower healthcare costs.
Councilmember Gibson was pleased with Beach Walk progress; encouraged all to
attend the Streetscape Celebration on Friday; suggested making healthcare one of the City
Manager’s goals for the coming year.
Councilmember Cretekos was pleased the City is honoring youth for sports activities;
congratulated Firefighter Scott McGrail for winning firefighter swimming Olympics in Orlando;
commended the Sand Key Civic Association for their $6,000 contribution to the Sailing Center;
congratulated the USF Bulls for Top Ten ranking.
Councilmember Doran thanked Project Homeless Connect volunteers and local agency
participants; encouraged all to help RCS restock its food pantry shelves; recognized Sandy
Britton for Miss Clearwater Beach title; congratulated the Phillies for winning the National
League East Division Championship.
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Mavor Hibbard thanked CareFest participants; it is a great time to live in Clearwater -
encouraged all to attend the Make a Difference Fishing Tournament and Clearwater Jazz
Holiday.
15. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
ayor, City of Clearwater
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