07/20/2023 City Council Meeting Minutes July 20, 2023
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Brian Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Mark Bunker, Councilmember
David Allbritton, Councilmember Kathleen Beckman and
Councilmember Lina Teixeira
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City
Manager, David Margolis — 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 Aungst, Sr.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Pastor Bob Brubaker from Christ Community Presbyterian Church
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 July Service Awards
Two service awards were presented to city employees.
The July/August Bimonthly Team Award was presented to the Jasmine
Fire Crew- Station 45C: Lt. Sean Becker, Matthew Mauger, Gabriel
Cerpa, Joshua Engberg, Christopher Vital, Noah Kidd, Lt. Anthony
Gomillion, Michael Billian, and Curtis Fivecoat.
4.2 Clearwater Sister Cities High School and Middle School Japan Trip Presentations
Clearwater, Florida, USA and Nagano, Japan have been Sister Cities since
1959. Every year the City of Clearwater awards four scholarships to high
school students (Clearwater residents) for a cultural exchange trip to Nagano,
Japan. This year the four students and one chaperone traveled from June 22
to July 3. Clearwater Sister Cities Inc. sends middle school students on a
similar trip, not funded by the city. This year seven middle school students and
three chaperones traveled to Japan from June 6 to June 20. These cultural
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exchange trips have been on hold since 2019 due to the pandemic. Students
will give short presentations of their trip and share their experiences and what
they have learned.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 15, 2023 City Council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the
June 15, 2023 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
Maryellen Gordon opposed the proposed development at 420/432 Bay
Avenue and asked which agency was responsible for enforcing the
stated criteria of the Downtown Development Zone goals and Greenprint
2.0 environmental goals.
Sarah Brown Caudell opposed the proposed development at 420/432
Bay Avenue and requested notification and council oversight on any
construction proposed on the sites.
Katrina George expressed concerns with 34 feral cats roaming her
neighborhood and requested assistance to address the roaming cat
colony.
Rudy Michalek referenced a recent newspaper article regarding civility
at meetings and thanked Council for their dedication and service to the
city. He said inflation is down and now slightly above 7% in Tampa.
Ellen O'Donnell opposed the potential demolition of the Clearwater Lawn
Bowling and Shuffleboard clubhouses in order to accommodate other
recreation activities, requested the City advertise and market the Lawn
Bowling and Shuffleboard facility, and provided a proposal that would
allow the City to accommodate additional sports activities without
eliminating any of the lawn bowling or shuffleboard facilities.
Jason Mastropietro requested consideration to add one full time
employee at Moccasin Lake Nature Park to support the growing
activities at the park.
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Matthew Zimmerman said homelessness affects individuals of all walks
of life and encouraged the City to support policies and funding for
affordable housing.
Patrick Raftery encouraged Council to understand the staffing shortages
in each department and why the vacant positions cannot be filled. He
said the staffing shortages impact not only the department, but the
organization as a whole. He also supported an additional FTE at
Moccasin Lake Nature Park.
Jeff Denis and T. William Atherton opposed the proposed development
at 420/432 Bay Avenue and expressed concerns with the notification
process.
Robert Wiltz encouraged the City to support initiatives that address
homeless vulnerability, as the vulnerability brings crime.
Phil Kitchens opposed selling alcohol at Coachman Park and opposed
the comments made during the work session regarding freedom of
speech at council meetings. He suggested naming a street after former
city manager William B. Horne ll.
Mr. Holuba expressed concerns with efforts trampling citizens'First
Amendment rights at council meetings and opposed amending decorum
rules.
Mike Riordon said the homeless undercount is a nationwide fact. He
suggested Cleveland Street should be open in the mornings through
6:00 p.m., Thursdays through Sunday, sections of the street should be
closed.
Jennifer Haithcock supported the affordable housing initiatives
contained in the Pinellas County Housing Compact and stated if the City
could raise $84 million to build Coachman Park, the City can raise funds
needed for a high-rise homeless shelter with affordable housing and
mental health services.
Kathy Flaherty submitted an email regarding the replacement of the irrigation
system at the Clearwater Golf Course (see page 25).
Beth Davis submitted an email supporting an Eviction Specialist staff position
(see page 26).
Cheryl U submitted an email regarding short term rental regulations within
city limits (see page 27).
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7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Items 7.6 and 7.19.
7.1 Accept a Gas Utility Easement from KW REALTY FUND IX LLC, for the construction,
installation, and maintenance of gas utility facilities on real property located at 2358,
2308, 2284, 2290, 2294, 2298, 2302, 2310, 2316, 2320, 2324, 2328, and 2332 Gunn
Highway, Odessa, FL 33556. (consent)
7.2 Approve a purchase order to Bliss Products, of Lithia Springs, Georgia for the
purchase of amenities for park locations in the total amount of$267,576.75, pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d),
Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve agreement terms with Bounce Life Amusements, LLC of Largo Florida and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Khors Construction Inc., of
Pinellas Park, FL for the construction and replacement of the wooden deck around the
Pier 60 Concession Stand, in the amount of$287,729.98, pursuant to RFQ 40-20,
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for Continuing contracts and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Approve a Strategic Consulting Services Contract between the city and CAA ICON in
a not to exceed amount of$210,000 to provide consulting services in connection with
negotiations with the Philadelphia Phillies for the renovations and usage of BayCare
Ballpark and the Carpenter Complex and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.6 Approve a Restrictive Covenant between the City of Clearwater and State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture to allow Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. to
receive a Cultural Facilities Grant in the amount of$500,000 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
See Below.
7.7 Approve acceptance of a United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs (OJP), 2022 Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2022 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation, grant award in
the amount of$40,122 for the Mental Health Co-Responder Team and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8 Approve the Distribution Easement request by Duke Energy to operate and maintain
its facilities in support of the City Hall Bluff project at 112 S. Osceola Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida. (consent)
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7.9 Approve four-year Professional Service Agreements with forty-seven firms, selected
for Engineer of Record (EOR), pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.10Approve the Drainage Easement conveyance request from Dolphin Harbour
Development of Island Estates, LLC., to install, repair, and maintain drainage utilities
on real property located at 125 Island Way, Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
(consent)
7.11Approve Supplemental One Work Order to Mead and Hunt, Inc. of Tampa, FL, for the
Citywide Transportation Mobility Assessment (21-0036-EN) in the amount of$146,000
increasing the value from $352,800 to $498,800 pursuant to Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) 26-19, Engineer of Record Continuing Services (EOR), and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.12Authorize a purchase order to Bausch Enterprises Inc. of Stuart, FL, for the purchase
of beach lifeguard towers for Clearwater Fire and Rescue (CFR) beach lifeguard
personnel in the amount of$143,625.00, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 35-23 -
Aluminum Lifeguard Towers, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.13Reappoint Mr. Rick G. Stucker to a four-year term as a Trustee of the Clearwater
Firefighers' Supplemental Trust Fund in accordance with Sec. 175.061 of the Florida
State Statutes. (consent)
7.14Authorize a purchase order to CDW-G, of Vernon Hills, IL, for Cisco hardware and
software solutions in the amount of$257,332.41, pursuant to Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback; authorize the use of a lease purchase
under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal financing via an
interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the
City's best interests; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.15Approve a purchase order to Oracle America, Inc. of Redwood Shores, CA for
software maintenance in a not-to-exceed amount of$180,645.39 for a one-year term
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(a), single source, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.16Approve a second amendment and second extension to the Water Taxi Services
Contract with Clearwater Ferry Services, Inc. for the term of ten years, commencing
October 1, 2023 and providing $500,000 in subsidies to Clearwater Ferry Services Inc.
over a five-year period and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.17Authorize a Purchase Order to W.W. Grainger of Lake Forest, IL., for the purchase of
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maintenance, repair, and operating supplies in the not-to-exceed amount of
$350,000.00 ($175,000.00 for Public Utilities and $175,000.00 for General Services)
for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for one year, per Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.18Approve Supplemental Work Order 3 to Black and Veatch, Inc., of Tampa, FL, for
SCADA Master Plan Project Management Services (20-0016-UT) in the amount of
$62,500.00, increasing the work order from $143,080.00 to $205,580.00, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.19Award a construction contract to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, FL, in the amount
of$7,933,000.00 for the Lift Station 16 Pierce Street Rehabilitation project pursuant to
Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0008-UT, approve Supplemental Work Order 3 to Stantec
Inc. for Construction Engineering Services in the amount of$203,819.00, increasing
work order from $580,564.00 to $784,383.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
See Below.
7.20Reappoint Stephanie Chill to the Sister Cities Advisory Board with a term to expire
July 31, 2027. (consent)
7.21 Reappoint Deena Stanley to the Marine Advisory Board with a term to expire July 31,
2027. (consent)
7.22Ratify and confirm hiring the law firm of Luke Charles Lirot, P.A. for representation in
the case of Florida Preborn Rescue, Inc., Allen Tuthill, Antoniette M. Migliore, Scott J.
Mahurin, and Judith Goldsberry v. City of Clearwater, Case No.
8:23-cv-01173-MSS-AAS for the initial retainer amount of$25,000. (consent)
Vice Mayor Bunker to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted,
less Items 7.6 and 7.19, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.6Approve a Restrictive Covenant between the City of Clearwater and State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture to allow Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. to
receive a Cultural Facilities Grant in the amount of$500,000 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. (REH) applied for and received a cultural facilities grant
in the amount of$500,000 for interior renovations and improvement to the
performing arts center. The City as owner of the land and buildings is
required to enter a restrictive covenant with the State under Section 265.701(4)
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Florida Statues to ensure that the facility will be used for a "cultural facility" for
ten years following the execution of the agreement.
A "cultural facility" as defined by the State is a building which will be used
primarily for the programming, production, presentation, exhibition of the
cultural disciplines such as: music, theater, creative writing, literature, painting,
sculpture, folk art etc.
The City currently has an agreement with REH that runs to July 1, 2031, to
operate the facility as a "cultural facility", while the restrictive covenant will run
to July 17, 2033. Even if REH and the City do not extend the current lease
beyond July 1, 2031, staff is recommending approval of the restrictive
covenant as the city will continue to operate the facility as a "cultural facility" for
the remaining two years as required by the restrictive covenant.
The Mayor said per the City Attorney, he must recuse himself.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve a Restrictive Covenant
between the City of Clearwater and State of Florida, Department of
State, Division of Arts and Culture to allow Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. to
receive a Cultural Facilities Grant in the amount of$500,000 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton, Councilmember
Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
Recused: 1 - Mayor Aungst Sr.
7.19Award a construction contract to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, FL, in the amount
of$7,933,000.00 for the Lift Station 16 Pierce Street Rehabilitation project pursuant to
Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0008-UT, approve Supplemental Work Order 3 to Stantec
Inc. for Construction Engineering Services in the amount of$203,819.00, increasing
work order from $580,564.00 to $784,383.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
Due to age and increasing capacity requirements identified in the Wastewater
Collection System Master Plan, Lift Station 16 requires replacement. The work
consists of demolishing the current lift station and constructing a new 4.9 MGD
lift station located at the Western end of Pierce Street.
Public Utilities Department issued ITB 20-0008-UT which closed on March 22,
2023. TLC Diversified Inc of Palmetto, FL was the lowest and only responsible
bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications. In June 2022,
Engineer of Record (EOR) Stantec had estimated the construction cost to be
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$5.3 million. Due to the post pandemic economy, the estimated costs have
continued to increase.
On June 4, 2020, City Council approved an initial work order to EOR Stantec to
provide design, permitting, and construction services for the rehabilitation of
failing components at Lift Station 16 in the amount of$198,608. At the time of
this initial work order, the construction cost estimate was under $4 million, and
the project was awarded to an EOR.
On December 17, 2020, City Council approved Supplemental Work Order 1 to
EOR to provide additional design and construction services associated with the
above recommended capacity improvements at Lift Station 16 in the amount of
$248,966, increasing the work order value from $198,608 to $447,574.
On April 4, 2022, City Council approved Supplemental Work Order 2 to EOR
Stantec in the amount of$132,990 to provide additional design and services
associated with the addition of a canopy structure with cladding/screening as
well as more robust landscaping/irrigation to better screen the facility given the
lift station's proximity to Imagine Clearwater, increasing the work order value
from $447,574 to $580,564.
Supplemental Work Order 3 is for additional project management,
administration, additional engineering services and resident project
representative (RPR) during construction which is currently estimated to be 9
months. Although the construction cost is now more than $4 million, this project
initially began when the estimated cost of construction was under$4 million
and the continued use of Stantec is in accordance with the Florida's
Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) guidelines. In addition, the
use of a different engineering firm would result in higher costs to the City.
Construction duration is 275 calendar days after issuance of Notice to
Proceed.
The City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning,
operating, and maintaining the sanitary sewer collection system.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-563800-96686 $7,933,000
3217321-561300-96686 $203,819
A second quarter budget amendment will transfer Sewer Revenue (388422) in
the amount of$5,000,000 from 96215 Northeast Plant
Upgrades/Improvements to 96686 Pump Station Replacement.
Additional funds are available in 96686 Pump Station Replacement to fund the
program.
In response to questions Engineering Division Manager Jeremy Brown said
the projected cost provided by the Engineer of Record in 2020 was less than
$4 million. The supply market has been volatile and the engineer of record
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included a 40% market conditions premium (contingency). Staff reached out
to 30 companies in the area and asked why they did not respond to the
request. Many companies stated the project did not fit their workload or
could not provide a competitive bid with the current labor market. He
said projects are funded in advance.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to award a construction contract
to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, FL, in the amount of
$7,933,000.00 for the Lift Station 16 Pierce Street Rehabilitation
project pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0008-UT, approve
Supplemental Work Order 3 to Stantec Inc. for Construction
Engineering Services in the amount of $203,819.00, increasing
work order from $580,564.00 to $784,383.00, 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 Adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2023/24; set public
hearing dates on the budget for September 6, 2023 and September 21, 2023, to be
held no earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special work session on August 7,
2023, at 1:30 p.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget. (APH)
In accordance with the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, the City Council must
adopt a tentative millage rate and set public hearing dates prior to finalizing
and adopting a budget. This information must be provided to the Pinellas
County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector by August 1, 2023. The City's
proposed millage rate and public hearing dates will be included on the TRIM
notices mailed to taxpayers in August. This tentative rate cannot be increased
without first-class mailing notification to each taxpayer at the expense of the
City of Clearwater, not less than 10 days and not more than 15 days before the
public hearing.
The City Manager's recommended millage rate is 5.8850 mills, the same as
the current year. This rate is 10.27% more than the rolled back rate of 5.3370
mills. The rolled-back rate is the millage rate that will provide the City with the
same property tax revenue as was levied in the prior year. If the proposed
millage rate of 5.8850 mills is adopted, the City's ordinance adopting the
millage rate will reflect an 10.27% increase from the rolled-back rate of 5.3370
mills.
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The proposed millage rate as well as other TRIM millage rates will be noted on
the 2023 compliance forms as follows:
5.8850 mills - Tentative millage rate
5.3370 mills - Rolled-back millage rate
5.7816 mills - Maximum majority vote rate
6.3598 mills - Maximum two-thirds vote rate
A special budget work session is being scheduled for Monday, August 7, 2023,
at 1:30 pm to fully discuss the proposed budget.
Budget Director Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation.
One individual supported maintaining the millage rate, requested that
housing initiatives be treated with more urgency, and encouraged
increasing the allocation of social services for homelessness.
One individual supported providing funding towards workforce and
affordable housing.
One individual supported lowering the millage.
The Council recessed from 7:33 p.m. to 7:41 p.m.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt a tentative millage rate
of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2023/24; set public hearing dates on
the budget for September 6, 2023 and September 21, 2023, to be
held no earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special work session
on August 7, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. to fully discuss the proposed
budget. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.2 Approve the City of Clearwater's Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan,
which is the fourth Action Plan of the FY 2020/2021 - FY 2024/2025 Consolidated
Plan, to implement the goals and objectives set forth in the Consolidated Plan and
authorize the appropriate officials to enter into agreements with HUD and
organizations approved for funding, together with authorization to execute
administrative adjustments to same as needed. (APH)
On July 16, 2020, City Council approved the 2020/2021 - 2024/2025
Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) identifying the city's goals and
objectives with respect to the city's administration of HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program funds. Under the Consolidated Plan, the City is required by US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create and
implement a plan each year to identify the sources and uses of these funds for
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housing, community programs, and economic development. This plan, referred
to as the Annual Action Plan, provides HUD with the City's Housing Division
budget and proposed expenditures based on the entitlement funds and
estimated program income that the City will receive in the upcoming fiscal year
to meet the goals and objectives established in the Consolidated Plan.
Funds will be used to develop viable communities and sustain existing ones. In
addition, the funds will be used to provide safe, decent and affordable housing
to assist extremely low- to moderate-income households. This year's Annual
Action Plan allocates federal funds to provide housing opportunities to
extremely low- to moderate-income households for new and existing homes,
construction and/or renovation of public facilities, and to fund public services
programs.
The Annual Action Plan serves as a budget for planned projects and identifies
unallocated funds available for additional project(s) throughout the budget
year. Staff requests authorization to make administrative adjustments during
the budget year to fund additional project(s), including shifting funds between
projects within budgetary segments.
The FY2023/2024 Annual Action Plan is due to HUD on August 15, 2023. All
organizations that will be receiving an allocation will have agreements prepared
and executed by October 1, 2023. Staff performs compliance monitoring with
funded organizations on an annual basis.
On June 7, a notice of 30-day comment period and public hearings was
published in the Tampa Bay Times. On July 11, 2023, the City's Neighborhood
and Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB) hosted the 1 st of the 2
required public hearings and passed a motion recommending City Council
approval of the FY2023/2024 Annual Action Plan.
Grant Application Process for CDBG Program -
The City partners with several non-profit agencies to implement the goals and
objectives established in the Consolidated Plan. To obtain these partners, the
City annually publishes in February a Notice of Funding Availability in the local
newspaper and on its website. This notice informs the public of the resources
the City will make available and the eligible uses of those resources. It also
informs them of the 30-day application period for requesting funds. The
applications were due on March 17, 2023. The city received 22 completed and
qualified applications and staff recommends funding of each.
A Technical Review Committee (TRC) comprised of a professional in the social
service and grants community, a member of the NAHAB, a representative of
the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition, and the City Clerk reviewed and
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ranked the applications. Applicants were provided an opportunity to present
their proposed projects at the April 11, 2023, NAHAB meeting. City Housing
staff also reviewed each application to ensure it met HUD's baseline
requirements. With guidance from the TRC and NAHAB and based on
available funding, City staff prepared recommended funding allocations. The
NAHAB met on May 9, 2023 and approved the recommended allocations.
NAHAB approval is subject to City Council approval of the Annual Action Plan.
Recommended CDBG Grant Allocations (Competitive) -
The City may allocate up to 15% ($137,000) of its CDBG entitlement funds for
Public Services activities. This year the city received eight requests for funding
subject to the 15% cap. Staff recommends allocation of funding based on the
tiered ranking of TRC scoring for which the three highest-ranked applicants are
granted $22,833 each; the next three highest-ranked applicants are granted
$15,983 each; and the two lowest-ranked applicants are granted $10,275
each.
The city received eight requests for funding of Public Facilities improvements.
The TRC reviewed each application and recommended funding of each
request as appropriate. Staff is recommending funding of all eligible
components of each request up to $90,000 (plus project delivery costs paid by
the city including inspection fees, environmental review record and other fees).
The total staff-recommended allocation for the eight projects is $559,141.
These investments will help daily operations of each public service provider
with improved facility functionality, efficiency, and safety features.
Other Recommended Allocations (Non-Competitive) -
Staff recommends funding of the following additional activities/programs:
• Additional requests for public facility or infrastructure projects ($590,523)
• Small business/microenterprise, childcare, and fagade activities
($388,352),
• New Construction, Rehabilitation, Purchase Assistance (fka Down Payment
Assistance), Tenant Based Rental Assistance and Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) set aside funds ($8,661,289)
• Homeownership Education & Counseling ($50,000)
• Property Acquisition & Demolition ($255,000)
BACKGROUND:
Anticipated Resources -
In FY2023-2024, the City will receive $913,337 in entitlement funds for the
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CDBG Program and $532,649 in entitlement funds for the HOME Program.
The City is also reprogramming: $5,118,850 in prior year HOME entitlement
and program income funding; $228,000 in anticipated FY2023-2024 HOME
program income; $1,163,192 in prior year CDBG entitlement and program
income funding; $27,800 in anticipated FY2023-2024 CDBG program income;
and $1,221,637 in CDBG Revolving Loan Program funds.
Funds provided through the CDBG Program may be used for housing,
community and economic development, public services and facilities,
acquisition, relocation and administration. Funds provided through the HOME
Program are limited to housing-related activities and administration.
Included in the budget is State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
funds in amounts of$1,365,854 and $475,000 in entitlement and anticipated
program income funding, respectively.
In response to questions, Economic Development and Housing Director
Denise Sanderson said SHIP funds are included in the consolidated
plan because the funds are used to achieve HUD's national objectives.
She said the City uses SHIP funds to support homebuyer education and
counseling services, instead of CDBG/HOME funds. The federal funds
are entitlement funds (formula allocations based on population and
low-moderate income areas). The city does not receive SAIL funding.
Ms. Sanderson said the City does not have an active rental assistance
program, the department administered one many years ago. The
department is proposing to contract Clearwater Housing Authority to do
the first/last month rent, or security deposit, to support their housing
choice voucher program. Landlords are reluctant to be involved in the
voucher program due to delayed payment. She said it is hoped that the
rental assistance program will mitigate that since there will always be a
security deposit. The 2020/2021 HOME-ARP funds allocation will be
amended to reprogram $891,000 for supportive services, such as
housing navigation, housing liaison, and legal services. She sad the
department has included an additional FTE in the proposed budget for
the affordable housing division.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to Approve the City of Clearwater's
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan, which is the fourth
Action Plan of the FY 2020/2021 - FY 2024/2025 Consolidated Plan,
to implement the goals and objectives set forth in the Consolidated
Plan and authorize the appropriate officials to enter into
agreements with HUD and organizations approved for funding,
together with authorization to execute administrative adjustments
to same as needed. The motion was duly seconded and carried
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unanimously.
8.3 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 1221 Sunset Point Road and pass Ordinances 9697-23, 9698-23, and
9699-23 on second reading. (ANX2022-05007)
This voluntary annexation request was passed on first reading on July 21,
2022 and involves a 0.137-acre property consisting of one parcel located on
the south side of Sunset Point Road approximately 385 feet east of Douglas
Avenue. The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north.
Second reading of this annexation request was delayed because the applicant
was constructing a single-family dwelling on this parcel under the County's
jurisdiction. The construction has been completed and a Certificate of
Occupancy issued so second reading can now take place. A Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) were approved for the property on
first reading. Due to the amount of time that has lapsed since that hearing,
new ordinance numbers have been assigned to reflect the current year
(previous Ordinance numbers: 9583-22, 9584-22 and 9585-22), so a third and
final reading will also be scheduled for August 3, 2023 meeting.
Ordinances 9697-23, 9698-23, and 9699-23 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira 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 1221 Sunset Point Road and pass Ordinances
9697-23, 9698-23, and 9699-23 on second reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
8.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1219 Sunset Point Road and pass Ordinances 9700-23, 9701-23, and
9702-23 on second reading. (ANX2022-05008)
This voluntary annexation request was passed on first reading on July 21,
2022 and involves a 0.137-acre property consisting of one parcel located on
the southeast corner of Sylvan Drive and Sunset Point Road. The property is
contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north. Second reading of this
annexation request was delayed because the applicant was constructing a
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single-family dwelling on this parcel under the County's jurisdiction. The
construction has been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued so
second reading can now take place. A Future Land Use Map designation of
Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) were approved for the property on first reading. Due to the
amount of time that has lapsed since that hearing, new ordinance numbers
have been assigned to reflect the current year (previous Ordinance numbers:
9586-22, 9587-22 and 9588-22), so a third and final reading will also be
scheduled at the August 3, 2023 meeting.
Ordinances 9700-23, 9701-23, and 9702-23 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton 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 1219 Sunset Point Road and pass Ordinances
9700-23, 9701-23, and 9702-23 on second reading. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
8.5 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Industrial Limited
(IL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT)
District for 1786 North Hercules Avenue, and pass Ordinances 9681-23, 9682-23, and
9683-23 on first reading. (ANX2023-05004)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.300-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a warehouse and office. The property is located
on the west side of North Hercules Avenue approximately 200 feet south of
Calumet Street. 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 boundaries to the east. It is proposed that the
property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Industrial Limited
(IL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Industrial, Research and Technology
(IRT).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of 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 North Hercules Avenue
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the city's sewer impact and
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assessment fees in full and is aware of the additional costs to extend
city sewer service to this property. 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 North Belcher Road. The city has adequate
capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police,
and 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.2.2 Future land use in the City of Clearwater shall be
guided by the city's Future Land Use Map, which shall be consistent
with the Countywide Plan for Pinellas County (The Countywide
Plan) including the Countywide Plan Map and shall be implemented
through the city's Community Development Code.
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 Industrial Limited (IL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
The IL designation primarily permits non-residential uses at a floor area
ratio (FAR) of 0.65. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District. The
use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
district. The property is nonconforming with regard to lot area and width
and has numerous nonconforming site conditions. Any future
development or redevelopment of this site can only be achieved
through a comprehensive infill redevelopment project; and
• 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
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boundaries to the east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Ordinances 9681-23, 9682-23, and 9683-23 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Industrial, Research and
Technology (IRT) District for 1786 North Hercules Avenue, and pass
Ordinances 9681-23, 9682-23, and 9683-23 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
8.6 Continue to August 17, 2023: Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map
designations of Residential Estate (RE) and Preservation (P) and initial Zoning Atlas
designations of Low Density Residential (LDR) and Preservation (P) Districts for an
unaddressed parcel on Tanglewood Drive, and pass Ordinances 9684-23, 9685-23,
and 9686-23 on first reading. (ANX2023-05005)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.456-acre property consisting of
one parcel of vacant land. The property is located on the north side of
Tanglewood Drive approximately 675 feet west of Oak Creek Drive East. The
applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid
waste service from the city. The applicant plans to develop a detached dwelling
on the property but there have been no plans submitted at this time. The
property is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north and east. It is
proposed that the property be assigned Future Land Use Map designations of
Residential Estate (RE) and Preservation (P) and Zoning Atlas designations of
Low Density Residential (LDR) and Preservation (P).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the county. The
closest sanitary sewer line is located in the Oak Creek Drive North
right-of-way to the north of the subject property, which the property
owner plans to extend to via a private line. The applicant is aware that
the city's sewer impact and assessment fees must be paid in full prior
to connection and of the additional costs to extend city sewer service to
this property. The property is located within Police District III and
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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 #50 located at 2681 Countryside
Boulevard. The city has adequate capacity to serve this property with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, and 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.2.2 Future land use in the City of Clearwater shall
be guided by the city's Future Land Use Map, which shall be
consistent with the Countywide Plan for Pinellas County (The
Countywide Plan) including the Countywide Plan Map and shall
be implemented through the city's Community Development
Code.
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 Future Land Use Map Residential Estate (RE) and
Preservation (P) categories are consistent with the current Countywide
Plan designation of the property. The RE designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 1 unit per acre. The proposed zoning
districts to be assigned to the property are the Low Density Residential
(LDR) and Preservation (P) Districts. The use of the subject property is
consistent with the uses allowed in the districts 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 and east; therefore, the annexation is
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consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9638-23 on second reading, amending the Comprehensive Plan to
address the creation of a new Parks and Recreation impact fee system.
Ordinance 9638-23 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9638-23 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9639-23 on second reading, amending the Community Development
Code to replace Chapter 54 in its entirety with a revised Chapter 54, creating a new
Parks and Recreation impact fee system.
Ordinance 9639-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9639-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9687-23 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, to reflect increases and decreases in
revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Program Fund, Solid Waste
and Recycling Fund, and Airpark Fund.
Ordinance 9687-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9687-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9688-23 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, to reflect an increase of
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$1,087,961.
Ordinance 9688-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9688-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Appoint an individual to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a term to expire
July 20, 2027.
BOARD: Parks and Recreation Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7
Chair: Patrick Raftery
MEETING DATES: Quarterly (4th Tues.) - Jan., April, July, Oct.
PLACE: Main Library - 6:30 p.m.
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS HAVE TERMS THAT
EXPIRE AND NOW REQUIRE REPLACEMENT:
1. Lisa Tuttle - 2399 Old Coach Trail, 33765
Original Appointment: 6/3/2015
Completed 2nd term
THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE BEING CONSIDERED TO FILL THE
VACANCY:
1. Angelica Lonesome - 2633 Seville Blvd Unit 307, 337645 - Self
Employed, Property Manager
2. Patricia Dalton - 1499 Excaliber Drive, 33764 - Retired Teacher
Zip codes of current members on board:
3 at 33755
2 at 33761
2 at 33765
There was council consensus to appoint Angelica Lonesome.
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Vice Mayor Bunker moved to appoint Angelica Lonesome to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a term to expire July 20,
2027. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports
11.1 Formally recognize the Communications Workers of America, Local 3179, as the
exclusive bargaining representative of the employees proposed for inclusion in the
bargaining unit and adopt Resolution 23-10
The City of Clearwater (City) is a public employer within the meaning of Section
447.203(2), Florida Statutes. The Communications Workers of America, Local
3179 (CWA) is an employee organization within the meaning of Section
447.203(l 1), Florida Statutes, and is properly registered with the Public
Employees Relations Commission (PERC). The CWA represents a bargaining
unit of certain non-professional city employees which was originally certified in
1975.
Since 1975, a substantial number of changes occurred to the bargaining unit.
These changes included job title modifications,job description modifications,
elimination of job classifications, and the addition of new classifications. None
of these changes occurred at the same time and occurred at various points in
time over the last 48 years. The City and CWA have negotiated and ratified
more than 15 collective bargaining agreements (CBA) since 1975. In most of
those CBAs, the included job classifications were specifically listed in an
appendix of the CBA. Those job classifications in the appendix reflected the
understanding between the City and CWA of the bargaining unit classifications
during the term of that respective CBA.
In 2022, the City and CWA filed a joint unit clarification petition with PERC to
clarify the bargaining unit by updating job titles, removing classifications that
were abolished, and adding new classifications that were created. In March
2023, PERC issued a final order and granted the request to update job titles
and remove abolished classifications. However, PERC declined to add the
new classifications under the unit clarification procedure due to the large
number of employees to be added to the bargaining unit. In the final order,
PERC stated that the City and CWA can add the new classifications by filing a
recognition acknowledgement petition.
Section 447.307(1), Florida Statutes, allows the public employer to formally
recognize the employee organization as the exclusive bargaining
representative of the employees proposed for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
In May 2023, CWA requested that the City recognize the addition of the new
classifications. The recognition acknowledgement petition requires
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documentation of the formal recognition process whereby the City recognizes
the CWA as the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees
proposed for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
The adoption of this Resolution is needed to continue with the recognition
acknowledgement process.
Resolution 23-10 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to formally recognize the
Communications Workers of America, Local 3179, as the exclusive
bargaining representative of the employees proposed for inclusion
in the bargaining unit and adopt Resolution 23-10. The motion was
duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
11.2Amend Section 2.263(1), Code of Ordinances, to increase the salaries of the mayor
and councilmembers and pass Ordinance 9692-23 on first reading.
City Council salaries have not been increased other than annual minimal
adjustments since 2000.The current salaries are $32,990.62 for the mayor and
$27,492.40 for councilmembers. The council would like to increase the salaries
to $49,000 for the mayor and $45,000 for councilmembers.
Section 2.04 of the City Charter provides that an ordinance increasing council
salaries must be approved at least six months prior to an election, and the next
city election is scheduled for March 19, 2024.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 0109100-510200, Part Time Salaries, to fund
this increase.
One individual said the proposed salary increase is not enough to get
good candidates.
Ordinance 9692-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to Amend Section 2.263(1), Code
of Ordinances, to increase the salaries of the mayor and
councilmembers and pass Ordinance 9692-23 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the motion carried
with the following vote:
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Ayes: 3 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Councilmember Allbritton and Councilmember
Teixeira
Nays: 2 - Vice Mayor Bunker and Councilmember Beckman
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Beckman welcomed Assistant City Manager Daniel
Slaughter and thanked all staff who contributed to the grand reopening
of Coachman Park. She said was incredibly proud of our employees.
Vice Mayor Bunker said he enjoyed the Coachman Park grand opening
events. It was incredible to see individuals enjoying themselves at the park.
He said Moccasin Lake Nature Park is a wonderful place to visit. He
supported an additional FTE to assist the one individual who runs the park.
Councilmember Teixeira recalled the initial discussions held ten years
ago regarding Coachman Park and downtown; many worked hard to
make the grand reopening of Coachman Park a reality. She was
overwhelmed with the individuals visiting and enjoying themselves at the
park.
Councilmember Allbritton welcomed Assistant City Manager Daniel
Slaughter and thanked staff and all those who worked to make the
dream of renovating Coachman Park a reality.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
Mayor Aungst, Sr. read an email he received from a individual who
visited Coachman Park during the July 4th celebration and had a
wonderful experience. He asked all to keep Marine Advisory board
Member Wade Carlisle in their thoughts and prayers; Mr. Carlisle was
admitted to Morton Plant and in critical condition.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Kathy Flaherty <kathyipad68@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 1:17 PM
To: Aungst Sr, Brian; Beckman, Kathleen; Allbritton, David; Matthews, Jaye; Teixeira, Lina;
Margolis, David; Gandy, Eric; Poirrier, Jennifer; Beckman, Kathleen; Bunker, Mark; Ravins,
Jay; Kader, Art; Gardner, Richard; Delk, Michael; Clayton, Gina; Call, Rosemarie; City
Council
Subject: Irrigation System Replacement
Please attach this email to the minutes of the July 20, 2023 meeting.
I did not see any item on the agenda regarding the replacement of the Irrigation system at the Clearwater Golf Course.
This needs to be discussed. The Golf course has been polluting the creek and thus the North Greenwood Community
without care.
As it has been established and acknowledged by Art that replacement of the irrigation system by the leasing company is
not in the contract - he admitted to adding language to the contract - the City has to address this. You are responsible
for replacement of the system as you own the system. This is your job. You can't just add terms to a contract. That is
fraud.
Two other issues that also need to be discussed -
The fact that the City has been allowing the irrigation system to purposely dump reclaimed water into Stevenson Creek
for decades. You only moved the pipes after I reported it to FDEP. Why was this allowed to continue for so long?
The fact that the leasing company is in breach of the contract by not fulfilling its required capital improvement incentives
explicitly detailed in the contract. In a records request Art said there were no records of completion but said everything
had been completed and backed that statement up with an expense report from a CPA. The report showed that infact,
very few of the incentives were completed as required, thus showing breach.
The leasing company has been breaking the law and polluting for decades with no oversight. They put the City at risk for
fines and lawsuits on top of polluting the creek and doing whatever they want to do with the City owned golf course.
The City has no idea of what assets and the condition of those assets at the Golf Course - that is just plain dereliction.
All City Managers and Directors overseeing the Golf Course contract should be fired for dereliction of their fiduciary duty
and allowing the creek to be polluted without care.
CaII, Rosemarie
From: beth davis <beth.g.davis@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 10:20 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: FYI, evictions are on the rise
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Clearwater. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Hoping you will consider an eviction specialist to assist our residents and
non profit collaboration to help people that face eviction from rent
increases and more. This person could network for legal advice for our
renters as well.
https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/local-state/2023-05-25/evictions-
climbing-tampa-bay-region-clearwater-man-shares-story
Thank you for all of your thinking and leadership to solve the many parts
of homes and shelter for our families.
Beth Davis
727 742 3797
CaII, Rosemarie
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Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2023 8:50 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Short Term for Rent in Clearwater, Florida - Airbnb
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Have the short term rental regulations changed in the City? More and more are springing up, even seeing real estate
advertised as "successful Airbnb". I attached the screenshot of a small portion of my area with lots of short term rentals.
Seems lots of them park on lawns -- same as other long term renters around here. This is just one Airbnb in my
neighborhood that I can identify as short term from out of state plates and multiple people coming and going:
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FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME -FIRST NAME -MIDDLE NAME
AUNGST SR., BRIAN, J.
NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL
MAILING ADDRESS
600 CLEVELAND STREET, SUITE 600
THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICH I SERVE ISAUNITOF:
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CITY
CLEARWATER
COUNTY
PINELLAS
NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
CITY OF CLEARWATER
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED
07/20/2023
MY POSITION IS: ❑ ELECTIVE d APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council,
commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of
interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
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would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on
a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained
(including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a
relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under
Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited
from voting in that capacity.
For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law,
mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business
enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are
abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
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Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise
participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision,
whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
• You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2)
CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.
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IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
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DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
BRIAN J. AUNGST, SR.hereby disclose that on JULY 20, 20 23 •
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more)
inured to my special private gain or loss;
inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate,
inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, £ /2,A Al .5.. fiteN 6S % .
inured to the special gain or loss of by
whom I am retained; or
inured to the special gain or loss of which
is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
Agenda Item #7.6 - Approve a Restrictive Covenant between the City of Clearwater and State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture to allow Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. to receive a Cultural Facilities
Grant in the amount of $500,000.
If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer,
who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way
as to provide the public with notice of the conflict.
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NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.
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