01/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 18, 2024
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, Daniel Slaughter—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 — Apostle Norma Fontaine-Philbert from Garden of Grace Ministries.
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 January Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
The January 2024 Employee of the Month Award was presented to
Michelle Sheldon, Human Resources.
4.2 Arbor Day Proclamation, January 19, 2024 - Paul Keleti, Clearwater Garden Club
President
4.3 City of Clearwater Public Art Plan 2023/2024.
The Arts and Cultural Affairs Manager will review art installations that were
installed in 2023 and will present design concepts for future projects in 2024.
The Creative Pinellas Director will review the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6
report.
Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator Amber Brice provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
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Council recessed from 6:20 p.m. to 6:26 p.m.
4.4 Big Cleanup Clearwater 2023 Results and Award Presentation - Melody Yin, Office of
Strategic Services and Innovation
Sustainability Manager Cassie Cordova, Sustainability Specialist
Melody Yin, and Keep Pinellas Beautiful Program Coordinator Megan
Jackson provided a PowerPoint presentation.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the December 19, 2023 city council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the
December 19, 2023 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Items 6.3-6.5
6.1 Approve a Service Agreement with Florida Gas Transmission for the transportation of
natural gas supply under rate schedule Firm Transportation Service No. 1 (FTS-1),
Contract No. 6096, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.2 Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Keystone Excavators, Inc., of
Oldsmar, FL for the repair and renovation of a section of boardwalk at Moccasin Lake
Park located at 2750 Park Trail Lane in the amount of$237,935 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.3 Approve Twelfth Amendment to Lease Agreement between Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth
Foundation and the City of Clearwater to increase the length of the Agreement by ten
years, from November 13, 2035 through November 12, 2045, and to complete additional
renovations and improvements by the Foundation, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.4 Approve a Purchase Order to Smith Fence Company, of Clearwater, FL, to provide
fencing and related services, in the total not-to-exceed amount of$1,200,000 through
February 14, 2026, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c),
Piggyback or cooperative purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
See below.
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6.5 Authorize an increase to existing purchase order with Cintas Corporation of Cincinnati,
OH for the purchase of first aid and safety supplies and services, rental and purchase of
uniforms, facility services and fire protection services from $2,000,000 to $3,850,000
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback purchasing,
through Omnia Partners Contract No. R-BB-190002 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent).
See below.
6.6 Reappoint Jeffrey DiVincent to the Board of Trustees Clearwater Police Officers'
Supplementary Pension Trust Fund with a term to expire January 31, 2028. (consent)
6.7 Approve a five-year renewal agreement between the City of Clearwater and American
Traffic Solutions, Inc., doing business as Verra Mobility Systems, for the Red-Light
Camera Enforcement Program in the amount of$768,600.00 pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.8 Accept the annual report of the status of Transfers of Development Rights (TDRs).
(consent)
6.9 Approve a Change Order to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto FL, to extend the project
completion by 180 days, from May 28, 2024 through November 28, 2024, and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.10Approve a Work Order and purchase order to Black and Veatch (B and V), of Tampa, FL
for Engineering support for the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Digester Cover
Repair Project (23-0013-UT) in the amount of$178,000.00 pursuant to RFQ 34-23, EOR
Consulting Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.11Approve a Work Order and purchase order to Black and Veatch, of Tampa, FL, for 2024
Project Management Services (23-0044-UT) in the amount of$495,000.00 pursuant to
RFQ 34-23, EOR Consulting Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.12Appoint Juliet Marvenko to the Pension Advisory Committee to fill the remainder of an
unexpired term through April 1, 2024. (consent)
6.13Appoint individuals to the Nuisance Abatement Board with terms as follows: John Carey
for an unexpired term through September 1, 2027, Chelsea Gird with an unexpired term
through June 29, 2024, and Jonathan Wade with a term through January 19, 2028.
(consent)
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted, less Items 6.3 through 6.5, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
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carried unanimously.
6.3Approve Twelfth Amendment to Lease Agreement between Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth
Foundation and the City of Clearwater to increase the length of the Agreement by ten
years, from November 13, 2035 through November 12, 2045, and to complete additional
renovations and improvements by the Foundation, and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
The relationship between the City of Clearwater (City) and the Chi Chi
Rodriguez Youth Foundation (Foundation) dates to the early 1980's with the
Foundation operating the Glen Oaks Golf Course on Court Street. On
November 12, 1985, a new agreement was approved that allowed the
Foundation to develop an 18-hole golf course in Countryside at 3030 McMullen
Booth Road known as the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Course.
The Foundation has developed and operates a golf course on the leased
property that furthers its mission to mentor at-risk school children through the
provision of in-school, after-school and summer programs. It also offers the
opportunity for affordable, recreational golfing to citizens and visitors of
Clearwater.
The Foundation also transformed a driving range on the east portion of the
leased property into an attractive public, family-oriented driving range that
provides additional recreational opportunities to citizens of the City and other
members of the public.
The Foundation recognizes the need to replace the 40 year old irrigation system
on the golf course and provide a new irrigation system for the driving range.
They are willing to invest more than $1.9 million over the next two years for this
project.
Staff recommends amending the current agreement for an additional ten years
in exchange for the Foundation to make the improvements to the course.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In approving this 12th amendment to the lease agreement, as noted above, the
City is accomplishing Objectives 1.3, adopting responsive levels of service for
public facilities and amenities, and identifying resources required to sustain that
level of service; 2.2, cultivating a business climate that welcomes
entrepreneurship; and 2.3, promoting Clearwater as a premier destination for
cultural experiences and tourism. The Foundation has been a close and
reliable City and Pinellas County Schools partner dedicated to educating
students in a public-private partnership and improving their academic
performance, self-esteem, and character using the golf course as a living
classroom.
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One individual suggested reviewing the contract every two years, not every
20 years.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve Twelfth Amendment to
Lease Agreement between Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation
and the City of Clearwater to increase the length of the Agreement
by ten years, from November 13, 2035 through November 12, 2045,
and to complete additional renovations and improvements by the
Foundation, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.4 Approve a Purchase Order to Smith Fence Company, of Clearwater, FL, to provide
fencing and related services, in the total not-to-exceed amount of$1,200,000 through
February 14, 2026, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c),
Piggyback or cooperative purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
On May 5, 2022, Council approved a purchase order to Smith Fence Company
to provide fencing and related services, through June 22, 2026, based on a
cooperative bid with Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners for
contract number 21-0031-B-BW for$2,200,000.
On October 28, 2022, Pinellas County Bid No. 23-0054-ITB was issued to
replace contract number 21-0031-B-BW. The Pinellas County Board of County
Commissioners awarded contract number 23-0054-ITB to Smith Fence
Company on February 14, 2023, for a three-year contract expiring February 14,
2026.
Due to Pinellas County ending contract number 21-0031-B-BW, the City can no
longer use this contract for purchase of fencing, gate operators, handrails, and
related services. Therefore, staff is requesting to use the new cooperative bid
#23-0054-ITB in the total not to exceed amount of$1,200,000 through February
14, 2026.
Primary utilization of fencing services is by the Parks and Recreation
Department for temporary fencing associated with special events, construction
projects, and permanent fencing around recreation and athletic facilities. Other
city departments utilize fencing services for repairs and project work on an
as-needed basis.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for these contracts is available in Fiscal Year 2023/2024 departmental
budgets in various operating and capital codes and will be budgeted accordingly
in future fiscal years.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
The continuance/transference of the current Purchase Order for fencing and
related services is supported by Strategic Plan Objectives 1.2, maintaining
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public infrastructure; 1.4, fostering safe and healthy communities; and 2.3,
promoting Clearwater as a premier destination for cultural experiences and
tourism.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Purchase Order to
Smith Fence Company, of Clearwater, FL, to provide fencing and
related services, in the total not-to-exceed amount of$1,200,000
through February 14, 2026, pursuant to Clearwater Code of
Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or cooperative
purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.5 Authorize an increase to existing purchase order with Cintas Corporation of Cincinnati,
OH for the purchase of first aid and safety supplies and services, rental and purchase of
uniforms, facility services and fire protection services from $2,000,000 to $3,850,000
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback purchasing,
through Omnia Partners Contract No. R-BB-190002 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent).
On June 8, 2023, the City Council approved a purchase order with Cintas
Corporation, for the acquisition of first aid and safety supplies and services, as
well as the rental and purchase of uniforms, facility services, and fire protection
services in the approved not to exceed amount of$2,000,000 through October
31, 2027, with the primary objective of addressing citywide needs across all
departments. The estimate was formulated based on the anticipated usage by
key departments such as Parks and Recreation, Public Utilities, and General
Services.
Following the noted Council approval, above, various city departments began
using Cintas due to the benefits of improved pricing and streamlined services,
necessitating this increase to the current purchase order. This increase
enables departments to consistently procure products and services at
competitive rates throughout the agreement's duration of October 31, 2027.
As of December 2023, approximately $272,000 has been spent on this
purchase order.
Throughout the contract term, there will arise occasions when additional goods
and services are required. To accommodate this, staff proposes removing the
limitations of an annual cap, and imposing a flexible, rolling amount and
maintaining the availability of$3,850,000.00 throughout the agreement's entire
term.
An illustrative case involves General Services utilizing Cintas for fire sprinkler
inspections and other fire related services. With General Services consolidating
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these services, it is anticipated to yield an estimated savings of$800,000.00
over the course of the contract period. Many departments have transitioned to
procuring their uniforms, as well as safety products from Cintas, foregoing retail
stores for the replenishment of their first aid kits and facility services as have
since been implemented at Coachman Park and The Sound.
To facilitate the requested increase in the purchase order, authorization will be
pursued through the same procurement method and master agreement,
piggybacking the Omnia Contract for Prince William County Public Schools,
Contract No. R-1313-1 90002, valid until October 31, 2027.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in department operating budgets using this purchase order.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
The increase to the current purchase order with Cintas for first aid and safety
supplies and services, rental and purchase of uniforms, facility services and fire
protection services is supported by Strategic Plan Objectives 1.1, maintaining
municipal performance and promoting accountable governance; 1.2,
maintaining public infrastructure; 1.3, providing responsive level of service for
public facilities and amenities; 1.4, fostering safe and healthy communities; and
2.3, promoting Clearwater as a premier destination for cultural experiences and
tourism.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Beckman moved to authorize an increase to
existing purchase order with Cintas Corporation of Cincinnati, OH
for the purchase of first aid and safety supplies and services, rental
and purchase of uniforms, facility services and fire protection
services from $2,000,000 to $3,850,000 pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback purchasing, through
Omnia Partners Contract No. R-BB-190002 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code, reestablishing certain
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previously rescinded amendments determined to be null and void pursuant to Florida
Senate Bill 250 (2023) through Ordinance 9712-23, and pass Ordinance 9740-24 on first
reading.
City Council approved Ordinance 9643-23 on April 4, 2023, making a variety of
amendments to the Community Development Code. Subsequent to this
approval, the Florida Legislature prepared Senate Bill 250, which the Governor
signed into law on June 28, 2023. Senate Bill 250 placed certain restrictions on
municipalities entirely or partially within 100 miles of where either Hurricanes Ian
or Nicole made landfall. More specifically, the bill stated that municipalities may
not "propose or adopt more restrictive or burdensome amendments to their
comprehensive plan or land development regulations" prior to October 1, 2024,
and applied this restriction retroactively to September 28, 2022. The bill further
declared that any such amendment "shall be null and void ab initio".
Portions of Ordinance 9643-23 were determined to potentially be "more
restrictive or burdensome." Ordinance 9712-23, adopted on November 2, 2023,
rescinded those sections of the Community Development Code, reverting to the
codified language that existed prior to April 4, 2023 (i.e., when Ordinance
9643-23 was adopted).
In early November 2023, the Florida Legislature held a special session in which
House Bill 1-C was prepared and signed into law by the Governor on November
13, 2023. House Bill 1-C amended the area of applicability established by SB
250 from 100 miles of landfall of Hurricanes Ian or Nicole to specific counties, of
which Pinellas was not included. Due to this, the "more restrictive or
burdensome" limitations no longer apply to the city. Proposed Ordinance No.
9740-23 reestablishes the various standards rescinded in November.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendments to the Community Development Code are consistent with and
further the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the
Community Development Code as outlined in the staff report.
The Community Development Board, in its capacity as the Local Planning
Agency (LPA), will review the proposed amendments to the Community
Development Code at its meeting on January 18, 2023. Staff will report its
recommendation at the City Council meeting.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
These proposed amendments support the Community Well-Being goal of the
city's Strategic Plan by providing amendments to the Community Development
Code that aim to increase aesthetic appeal and livability within the city.
One individual expressed concerns with the identifying Betty Lane Park
as being available for private use.
Ordinance 9740-24 was presented and read by title only.
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Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve amendments to the
Community Development Code, reestablishing certain previously
rescinded amendments determined to be null and void pursuant to
Florida Senate Bill 250 (2023) through Ordinance 9712-23, and pass
Ordinance 9740-24 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. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9721-24 on second reading, repealing the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan and replacing it with Clearwater 2045. (CPA2023-06001)
Proposed Ordinance 9721-24 repeals the current Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan that was adopted May 18, 2000, and subsequently amended, and replaces
it with a new plan, Clearwater 2045. Clearwater 2045 is an extensive rewrite of
the Comprehensive Plan with significant restructuring and moves away from
the current use of elements by dividing the plan into six chapters: Quality
Places, Mobility, Parks & Public Places, Conservation & Coastal Management,
Support Services, and Plan Implementation.
On October 18, 2023, the Clearwater City Council approved on first reading the
repeal and replacement of the city's Comprehensive Plan. As required by
Florida Statutes, the proposed amendment was submitted to the Florida
Department of Commerce (DOC) and other required State agencies and
Pinellas County for review and comment.
The Planning and Development Department received responses from the DOC,
Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, and Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)
stating they had no comments on and/or objections to the proposed
amendment, Clearwater 2045.
Clearwater 2045 is being provided for adoption without changes except for
minor modifications to correct typos, formatting, and grammatical errors that
would be considered scrivener's errors.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Clearwater 2045, through its goals, objectives, and policies, provides support
for four of the five goals of the city's Strategic Plan: High Performing
Government, Economic& Housing Opportunity, Community Well-Being, and
Environmental Stewardship.
One individual spoke in opposition.
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Ordinance 9721-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9721-24 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
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9729-23 on second reading, vacating two easements requested by the
property owner, City of Clearwater, as affecting real property at 112 S Osceola Ave,
Clearwater as further defined by Exhibit A, Utility easement per Resolution 86-17
recorded in O.R. Book 6179 Page 299, and Exhibit B, 15-foot Alley recorded in Deed
Book 1536 Page 21, as recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9729-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9729-24 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. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda - For purposes of this role,
"items pertaining to city business" includes any matter within the Council's or the
City Manager's power to act, any matter that the Council previously voted on or
discussed at the dais, or any matter discussed by or scheduled to be considered by
another governmental entity that affects the operation of the City. Each person who
wishes to address the Council shall complete a comment card and submit the card
to the City Clerk (right-hand side of dais) before the speaker will be permitted to
speak. However, if the speaker has just arrived or decided to speak, the Chair may
allow the card to be filled out after speaking. Individuals will limit their comments to
a maximum of three minutes. The Mayor shall advise the speaker that their time has
expired. If the person remains at the podium, thereby interfering with other persons
who may wish to be heard, the speaker's microphone may be turned off, or the
Mayor may rule the person out of order in accordance with Rule 15.
Mr. Holuba expressed concerns with the hiring practices of the Clearwater
Police Department.
The Council recessed from 7:06 p.m. to 7:08 p.m.
Marita Lynch expressed concerns regarding a recent newspaper article
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that highlighted a council discussion about electioneering. She said
Councilmember Beckman has been transparent and values based and
asked Council to focus on the people's business, not politics.
Gary Baker said his daughter owns property on North Beach and has
experienced flooding in the last couple of months. He was happy to hear
that Councilmember Beckman went out there to talk with those affected
by the flooding, which is what we want our elected officials to do.
Barbara Sorey-Love and Rev. Carlton Chiles requested Council to purchase
the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, built in 1939 at 409 S Madison
Avenue and place it under the auspices of the downtown Clearwater
Prospect Lake CRA for $745,000 and requested an additional $2 million for
renovations. They said renovating the property would help preserve the
cultural heritage of the Clearwater Heights neighborhood.
Mike Mastruserio said he is a member of the North Beach
Homeowners Association and thanked the City Manager and staff who
attended the Association's recent meeting and communicated the City's
short term and long term plans to address flooding in the area.
Rudy Michalek thanked staff for their assistance in responding to his
questions.
Blaine Enderle submitted various emails regarding city operations (see
pages 20-29).
Kathy Flaherty submitted an email regarding the Market Marie and Festival
Core (see page 30).
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G2092 between the City of Clearwater
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Parking Lot Expansion
and Rehabilitation at the Clearwater Airpark, authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same, and adopt Resolution 24-01.
FDOT JPA Agreement G2092 provides for an 80% grant for Parking Lot
Expansion and Rehabilitation, with 20% cash match. The design and
construction will provide the plans, permitting, and the construction for the new
Parking Lot. The project cost is estimated at $800,000 with FDOT contributing
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$640,000 and FlyUSA reimbursing the City for the cash match portion estimated
at $160,000. Separating the parking lot construction from the terminal building
construction allows for the use of 80% funding from FDOT instead of 50%
funding allowed for the construction of the terminal building.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase capital project 302-G2307,
Aviation Operations Center, by $800,000 recognizing grant funding of$640,000
and reimbursement revenues of$160,000 to provide project funding for this
agreement.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility
systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through
systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity: 2.2 Cultivate a business climate that
welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly
enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
Resolution 24-01 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to Approve the Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) G2092 between the City of Clearwater and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Parking Lot
Expansion and Rehabilitation at the Clearwater Airpark, authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution
24-01. 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
10.2Approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G2086 between the City of Clearwater
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Geo Technical and
Survey of Airpark Property at the Clearwater Airpark, authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same, and adopt Resolution 24-02.
FDOT JPA Agreement G2086 provides for an 80% grant for the Geo Tech and
Survey work, with a 20% cash match. Clearwater Airpark has several important
infrastructure improvement projects planned to improve the user experience as
well as to upgrade facilities that have passed their useful life. These projects
include milling and resurfacing existing asphalt, a new terminal building, new
corporate hangars and T-hangars, repairs to existing hangars, and the potential
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for expanding asphalt areas for plane tie-downs. Each individual project will be
handled by independent design and construction teams to guarantee
competitive pricing and to engage specialized consultant teams for each
component. These projects lie throughout the forty-seven acres of the property,
and each will require a current survey and geotechnical analysis for permitting
and for ensuring that the right solutions are put in place by providing all known
conditions to the various design teams. Therefore, developing one
comprehensive survey and geotechnical report of the entire site for distribution
to all design and construction teams will provide consistency and efficiency as
the City moves forward to building a chapter of the Airpark's history. The project
cost is estimated at $100,000 with FDOT contributing $80,000 and FIyUSA
reimbursing the City for the cash match portion estimated at $20,000.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will establish capital improvement project
G2409, Airpark Property Survey, recognizing a budget increase of$80,000 in
FDOT grant revenue and $20,000 in reimbursement revenues to create the
project budget and fund this agreement.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility
systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through
systematic management efforts.
Economic and Housing Opportunity: 2.2 Cultivate a business climate that
welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly
enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
Resolution 24-02 was presented and read by title only,
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to Approve the Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) G2086 between the City of Clearwater and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Geo
Technical and Survey of Airpark Property at the Clearwater Airpark,
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt
Resolution 24-02. 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
10.3Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Waterways and Vessels by
amending Article I In General, Article II City Owned Docking Facilities, and Article III
Vessels and creating a civil penalty for unpermitted use of city owned marine facilities for
a commercial use and pass Ordinance 9741-24 on first reading.
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Chapter 33 Waterways and Vessels sets forth the rules and use regulations
that govern all City of Clearwater waterways, the conduct of all persons using
such waterways and city owned marine facilities. These Articles have not been
amended or updated since 2010. This Ordinance is needed to clarify, modify,
and revise use regulations for the marine facilities and the conduct that occurs
at the facilities. These changes are as follows:
Sec. 33.002 - Updates to the definition of City Owned Marine Facility,
commercial use, live-aboard vessel and recreational vessel.
Sec. 33.006 - Update to the late-fee policy in compliance with current
marina leases.
Sec. 33.004 - Removes any exception to the prohibition of jumping or
diving from city owned docks, piers and bridges.
Sec. 33.023 - Update to rental areas and specific uses to include new
definition of City-owned marine facility.
Sec. 33.024 - Update to permitted uses of Marine facilities and docking
spaces to include the new definition of City-owned marine facility.
Sec. 33.026 - Update to uses without a permit of Marine facilities and
docking spaces to include the creation of a civil fine for commercial activity in a
city owned marine facility.
Sec. 33.027 - Update to the authority of the harbormaster to revoke
permits or registrations within a city-owned marine facilities.
Sec. 33.029 - Update to the late fee policy for payment of dockage fees.
Sec. 33.030 - Update to the failure to pay a fee policy for dockage fees.
Sec. 33.031 - Update to the regulation of the sale of petroleum products
within the Clearwater Municipal Marina.
Sec. 33.054 - Update to the parking and storage policy of City-Owned
Marine facilities to include new definition of City-owned marine facility.
Sec. 33.055 - Update to the prohibited mooring, beaching or placing of
vessel to include new definition of City-owned marine facility.
Ordinance 9741-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to amend Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 33, Waterways and Vessels by amending
Article I In General, Article II City Owned Docking Facilities, and
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Article III Vessels and creating a civil penalty for unpermitted use of
city owned marine facilities for a commercial use and pass
Ordinance 9741-24 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
10AApprove the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G2080 between the City of Clearwater
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Design of Corporate
Hangars at the Clearwater Airpark, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same,
and adopt Resolution 24-03.
FDOT JPA Agreement G2080 provides for an 80% grant for the Design of new
Corporate Hangars, with a 20% cash match. The design will provide the building
plans and permitting for the new building. The project cost is estimated at
$679,308 with FDOT contributing $543,447 and FlyUSA reimbursing the City for
the cash match portion estimated at $135,861.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project G2401, Airpark Hangars, to
fund this agreement.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility
systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through
systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity: 2.2 Cultivate a business climate that
welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly
enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
Resolution 24-03 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) G2080 between the City of Clearwater and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Design of
Corporate Hangars at the Clearwater Airpark, authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution 24-03.
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
10.5Approve Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G2S67 between the City of Clearwater and
the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), adopt Resolution 24-04,
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authorize a transfer from Airpark Fund revenues of$12,840.00, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
FDOT JPA Agreement G2S67 provides for 80% grant funding for the Clearwater
Airpark Vegetation Removal for GPS approach, with Airpark Reserves providing
a 20% match. This agreement provides for the removal of vegetation at the
northwest portion of the property to comply with FAA regulation regarding GPS
approach. The project cost is $64,200.00 with FDOT contributing $51,360.00,
Airpark Fund providing a $12,840.00 match.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase capital improvement project
94817, Airpark Maintenance and Repair, by $64,200 representing grant revenue
of$51,360 and a transfer of$12,840 of Airpark Fund revenues to fund this
agreement.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility
systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through
systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity: 2.2 Cultivate a business climate that
welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly
enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
Resolution 24-04 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) G2S67 between the City of Clearwater and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), adopt
Resolution 24-04, authorize a transfer from Airpark Fund revenues
of $12,840.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports
11.1Approve an agreement for State Lobbying Services with the law firm of Jones Walker,
maintaining Peter Dunbar and Martha Edenfield as primary lobbyists.
In 2020, the City issued a Request for Qualifications to the Law Firm of Dean,
Mead & Dunbar to provide State Lobbying Services. The primary lobbyists
under the agreement pursuant thereto were Peter Dunbar and Martha Edenfield,
who have moved to a new firm, Jones Walker.
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This agreement transfers the provisions of the original agreement to the new
firm, to remain with Peter Dunbar and Martha Edenfield as primary lobbyists.
The term of the agreement is from January 18, 2024 through September 30,
2024.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 010-09600, 530100, Professional Services, to
fund this contract.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve an agreement for State
Lobbying Services with the law firm of Jones Walker, maintaining
Peter Dunbar and Martha Edenfield as primary lobbyists. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Beckman wished all a Happy New Year. She said she
was proud to know that the City is using the strategic plan and that the
meeting regarding the housing needs study was rescheduled to February
6, 2024.
Vice Mayor Bunker wished all a good night.
Councilmember Teixeira quoted Creative Loafing that said there is no other
venue like The Sound, which ranked 7r worldwide in the 3rd quarter
according to pollster ratings. She was happy to hear that the City published
its first Spanish written newsletter.
Councilmember Allbritton reviewed Forward Pinellas annual
accomplishments and future projects. He recommended Council candidates
and supporters place campaign signs in the appropriate places, or they will
be removed and thrown away. He said the city is dedicated to fixing the
flooding and draining issue on north Clearwater beach and will be seeking
and accepting public input on the short- and long-term plans.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Aungst congratulated Assistant City Manager Michael Delk for
receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award for his distinguished service in local
government planning.
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14. Adjourn
Attest
Meeting Minutes
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
January 18, 2024
Mayor
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 12:49 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Watch "CITY LAW better than US CONSTITUTION! COP GETS OWNED by Jeff Gray! I
Don't Answer Questions!" on YouTube
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
https://youtube.com/shorts/RHKU5ifbm Y?si=5V8 6de0I8UpoUmU
It's your regulations and ordances.
Dunedin doesn't have your ordances.
It's going mainstream in America.
Undoing ordances is impossible.
Elon Musk stated that last week. Too many regulations stifle growth to the point where nothing gets done. His words.
Blain
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 2:52 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Re: Watch "Proof Scientology Has Destroyed Downtown Clearwater" on YouTube
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Aaron said even the Scientology can't do business in downtown.
Your rules and regulations killed downtown and the Clearwater Beach marina soon.
Glad I am not you.
Blain
On Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 10:30 AM Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com> wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/live/raygidcnPMs?si=DnCGUeTb47NO3THO
I disagree with Aaron. It is Clearwater's 10000 ordinances and rules and regulations and Scientology just buys up blight.
Good luck in 2024,
Blain Enderle
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Cali, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 10:31 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Watch "Proof Scientology Has Destroyed Downtown Clearwater" on YouTube
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Clearwater. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
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https://www.youtube.com/live/raygidcnPMs?si=DnCGUeTb47NO3THO
I disagree with Aaron. It is Clearwater's 10000 ordinances and rules and regulations and Scientology just buys up blight.
Good luck in 2024,
Blain Enderle
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 5, 2024 9:45 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Clearwater Beach upgrade
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Dear City Council,
You are almost to 100% on this marina upgrade.
Your Clearwater Marina advisory board MEMBER with 40 years experience with that marina stated at last meeting the
designers ARE NOT LISTENING TO US.
To me you have a serious problem.
Blain Enderle
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 1:28 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Clearwater Beach Marina
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Dear City Council and City Marina Council,
Please request a scaled drawing of every boat currently in the Clearwater Beach marina put in the new layout.
When they say the new design has the same amount of slips doesn't mean that the boats we currently have will fit.
(their livelihood) This drawing to scale will show us all in seconds if this design is logical.
The Clearwater Beach marina is not common. We have commerce over our docks and marinas just don't have
this model. We must protect our Beach boating industry'
Have a great New Year,
Blain Enderle
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2023 10:57 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Clearwater's regulations
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Dear City Council,
I was proud of all of you trying to brainstorm on the Metal container building downtown.
Did you see the City immediately stating it did not meet the fire code?
NEVER EVER WILL THEY TELL YOU THERE IS A WORKAROUND.
If they did you would do it everywhere,
Then they presented carts to bring in commerce. But definitely, not hot dog stands because of Clearwater regulations.
None of these stands will be stored in the front yards or side yards because of regulations in Clearwater. Not Largo
either.
Clearwater has regulated itself downtown out of business. Remember when the ex -mayor said we had strip joints
downtown? Regulated that away with all the others.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Blain Enderle
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 6:02 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Fwd: Letterhead
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For all to see.
Forwarded message
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 6:01 PM
Subject: Fwd: Letterhead
To: Aungst Sr, Brian <Brian.Aungst@myclearwater.com>
Forwarded message
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 6:00 PM
Subject: Letterhead
To: Beckman, Kathleen <Kathleen.Beckman@myclearwater.com>
Ms. Beckman,
The mayor is totally out of bounds when it comes to letterheads.
You're an elected official. That's why you get a letter. To do whatever you want and say whatever you want to with it.
GROUP decisions belong on the mayor's letterhead. Remember he's the only one that cannot make emotion.
Keep doing your job and tell the mayor to stay in his own lane.
Blain Enderle
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2024 5:51 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: ATM downtown
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Dear City Council this would take 3 of you to agree to make this a reality.
Ever since Lina Teixeira stated that there is not an ATM downtown. I have asked why is nothing
happening to fix this problem.
Summary:
Through Clearwater's innovation team, join up with a reputable service like the one in front of
some Publix. They are lower in price and that is what I am going after.
Put one adjacent to Coachman Park and the other on the new Hispanic Park on Gulf to Bay. Both
are brand new in districts you want to grow! The Clearwater citizens want it also.
Ask Lina where the other 3 ATMs should go.
All the best,
Blain Enderle
Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 4:15 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Police
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Dear City Council,
Now that you have 6 more police officers. That means you need to order 6 more cars correct just like last time. You
never ever question the police.
Blain Enderle
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 5:09 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Regulations
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Dear City Council,
If the city did not change their regulations on PSTA site it would never ever get done.
The average Joe starting a business doesn't have a chance. The city doesn't change regulations for anybody.
Regulations are killing downtown. And you can see that now. Good luck.
Blain Enderle
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Kathy Flaherty <kathyipad68@icloud.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:01 PM
To: Call, Rosemarie
Cc: City Council; Clayton, Gina; Delk, Michael
Subject: Market Marie Vs Festival Core
Attachments: PPS Presentation 09-05-2017.pdf; favicon.ico; favicon.ico; June DDB minutes.pdf; July
14th DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20210804 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20211201 DDB reg
minutes.pdf; DDB Reg Minutes for April 2022.pdf; 20220601 DDB reg minutes.pdf;
20221005 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20221102 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20230111 DDB reg
minutes.pdf; 20230208 DDB reg minutes_final.pdf; 20230301 DDB worksession
minutes.pdf; 20230503 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20230802 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20230905
DDB 1st hrg minutes.pdf; 20231109 DDB reg minutes.pdf
Please attach this email to the 1/18/2024 Meeting Minutes.
I have nothing against the Market Marie itself or vendors, only the way the City, the CRA and the DDB have treated the
Hispanic market folks and the Eastgate Community at large. I hope the Market Marie uses the Street Market space in the
Eastgate one day.
Brief history - in the early 2010's there was a Hispanic themed Farmers Market held on Cleveland Street by Natures Food
Patch. This market was funded by a Grant from the County and the CRA to help uplift the Eastgate community. It was so
successful that Natures complained about the number of persons using their parking lot, so the Market was moved
down the hill to the corner of Cleveland and Gulf to Bay.
This small community market, was so so successful that the City and CRA developed the Festival Core / Mercado Plan to
be incorporated into the Cleveland Streetscape Phase III project. The 2018 Development Plan for this area incorporated
this. The 2014 ULI Plan even supported it. It has it labeled as Mercado/ Festival Square. ( They suggested the Jolly Trolly
come which would be great. This neighborhood works on the beach. )
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The Street Market and the Mercado, is a two part plan to be implemented into the Cleveland Street Scape Phase III
project.
So to be clear there are 3 projects. Each needing separate construction plans.
They are
1. The Cleveland Streetscape Phase III project that improved the streets and sidewalks paid for by the City.
2. The Festival Core Project that was to build a Street Market area to hold street markets on the weekends paid for by
the City.
3. The Mercado Project to be a Hispanic Center with daily events paid for by the CRA.
This the Festival Core was explained in detail in the Project for Public Spaces report, dated July of 2017.
This Plan and concept for the Festival Core Project was to be done to complement the Mercado project presented to the
CRA Board on 9/5/17
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Approve a conceptual plan, as prepared by consulting group Project for Public Spaces Inc., for
a public market/mercado in the Downtown Gateway neighborhood, and authorize city and CRA
staff to proceed with project implementation.
1. PPS Presentation 09-05-2017, 2. 9 5 2017 - Taylor -Mercado Final.pdf
It was approved by the CRA Trustees at the meeting and was announced in the paper.
The Festival Core Project was also explained in the Tampa Bay Times Article dated September 5, 2017.
The block of Cleveland Street just northeast of the triangle is proposed to be turned into a festival street for
vendors on weekends — and the whole area would eventually be managed by a private operator hired by the
city.
"When this space is not being used as a traditional mercado with the tenants and the vendors, it will be a main
gathering place for residents and community members all over Clearwater but especially the gateway
neighborhood," said Community Redevelopment Agency director Seth Taylor.
Mercado and festival plaza for Clearwater's
East Gateway moves forward
Then several years later after multiple delays, the Cleveland Street project and the Festival Core area project was
presented and approved by the City Council on 5/20/21. Hibbards Administration Approved it. This is not to be
confused with the CRAs Mercado Project. There are 3 projects remember.
Award a construction contract to Gibbs and Register Inc of Winter Garden, FL, per Invitation to
Bid (ITB) 16 -0003 -EN and 19 -0026 -EN for Cleveland Street Streetscaping Phase 3 and
Gateway Festival Core in the amount of $15,215,742.30; approve a professional services
agreement and work order to GAI Consultants, Inc, of Tampa, FL, per Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) 13-21 in the amount of $481,030; approve a Duke Energy proposal
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1)(b), Sole Source, in the amount
of $258,299.36 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Cleveland St. Streetscape Phase III Gateway Festival Core Bid.pdf, 2. Section V Gibbs Register
Cleveland St, 3. GAI Work Order Cleveland St Streetscaping CEI.pdf, 4. GAI Prof Svc Agmt
With Exhibits For Council, 5. GAI RFQ 13-21 Response Cleveland Streetscape Phase 3 Gateway
Festival Core.pdf, 6. Duke Energy Cleveland St Proposal, 7. Cleveland St Streetscape Phase III
Gateway Festival Core Location Map
During construction the Contractor, Gibbs, had to develop building plans for the Festival Core area - I recall there was a
slight delay until those were completed.
The City had to approve those plans - Project Manager Catherine Cochran and Micheal Delk would have had to
approve those plans. Both were new to the whole project and clearly did not understand it because at the same time
they were trying to kill it as explained below they built it. Now they are trying to hide what they built.
How they were /are killing it to -
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Beginning in 2020 and during the time when the Festival Core with the Street Market was being constructed, the CRA,
the DDB and City Administration actively worked to take away the Market space, I think, thinking it was the Mercado
project. They did not want competition with the Downtown. They went after the Mercado project thinking that was
real street market area.
I didn't understand at the time, but Mayor Hibbard told me that the Mercado space wasn't to complete with the
Downtown District and must fit The Plan. Why would a Hispanic themed space compete with the Downtown District?
Made no sense. Since that time I have been trying to figure out which Plan he was referring to and why they were doing
what they were doing. They approved the Street market but were trying to kick the Hispanic theme that reflected the
community out. What type of plan was this?
The City has lots of Plans. Every single approved CRA / City Plan has the Eastgate Mercado Festival Area a go. Except the
2045 Plan. I finally have found the Plan. I can finally stop reading plans! Yay me.
The first thing the CRA /City did to get rid any competition with the Downtown District was to present a new design and
name and purpose to the Mercado space, becoming a Dynamic Plaza, not Hispanic themed park.
Trustee Bunker and Trustee Beckman had just gotten elected and had no clue to what the project was about. They still
don't. The presentation for the new space was so confusing it was tabled. The project still has yet to be completed.
5/18/2020 Final action:
Approve a design by Klar and Klar architecture for a dynamic public plaza space at the
Title: intersection of Cleveland Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard to be incorporated within the larger
Cleveland Street Streetscaping Phase III project.
Attachments: 1. Scheme C Concept Design March2020.pdf, 2. COC Plaza Color Scheme 1.pdf, 3. May 18
CRA Mercado 2020.05.14 COC PLAZA RENDERS 2.pdf
Community Redevelopment Agency on 2020-
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You can see on the Video that the new Trustees were not presented the correct information so that is why they have no
clue what is going on. The minutes reflect that to.
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they, inadvertently, actually built the street market area they tried to kill. They don't want competition. It doesn't fit
The Plan as seen in the new neighborhood Framework map in the 2045 Master Plan.
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This 2045 Plan not only changes every Vacant Land Future Land Use - meaning not to build on - to a Future Land Use -
meaning you can build on it, it takes away the Festival Market Area for Good. This map is what the City and CRA go by to
have events and promote.
They, meaning the City administration and CRA with the help of lots of local groups, have tried to wipe out everything
that this community has worked for and waited for for years so they can have control of the City. They did this with the
help of many City groups - they held City conferences and work sessions. The push to take over the DDB Board is part of
this too. It's all about control. Can't have a Street Market in the Eastgate - it's out of the DDBs control. Hibbard said
numerous times at meetings he wished the DDB oversaw the Eastgate area. They are trying to do it now through Parks
and Recreation - with talk of a contract between them.
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The shift to everything happening started with the ULI Plan when it described one Board overseeing the Development of
the City and has progressed under Mr. Delks guidance for years. Nobody wants anyone to know what was built. It
messes up the Plan.
Below is the City's Web site. That picture isn't even from this City. No mention of the Festival Core or Street Market on
the site.
The bike paths were put into get people to the Street Market.
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I tried to present the Festival Core project at the 1/16/2024 Meeting and show it was built. Mayor Aungst did not want
to hear my presentation as I tried to present to it the Trustees.
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This needs to stop. It has gone to far. You must admit you built a Street Market and use it.
Below is the history of the Market Marie and the Hispanic Markets .
From: Kathy Flaherty <kathyipad68@icloud.com>
Date: January 18, 2024 at 5:20:36 AM EST
To: Lina Teixeira <Iina.teixeira@myclearwater.com>, Michael Delk <Michael.Delk@myclearwater.com>
Cc: Kathleen Beckman <Kathleen.Beckman@myclearwater.com>, Brian Aungst
<brian.aungst@myclearwater.com>, Mark Bunker <Mark.Bunker@myclearwater.com>, David Allbritton
<David.Allbritton@myclearwater.com>, Jennifer Poirrier <Jennifer.Poirrier@myclearwater.com>, Jeh
Mohr <jeh.mohr@myclearwater.com>, Anne Lopez <anne.lopez@myclearwater.com>
Subject: Fwd: Market Marie
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Below is a history of the Rise of the Market Marie. This Market was started by the DDB and Micheal
Delk. The DDB has funded them $64,000 in a one year span, the City has allowed them three areas to
hold their markets - the latest beingCoachmen Park have waived permit costs, given free promotions
The Hispanic Market and the Eastgate area got kicked to the curb.
This email has been going around the community for a month.
Subject: Re: Market Marie
Okay so I went through the DDB minutes. A few entries at the end don't have anything
to do with the Market Marie are included because I thought they were important.
The Market Marie first pops up in June 2, 2021 minutes. 5.6. It's mentioned as the most
recent iteration on the Farmers Market by Mr. Delk, who is the acting CRA Director, and
he says it is successful.
Then in July 14, 2021 Micheal Delk, still CRA Director, mentions it, the Market Marie by
name.
In the CRA update the The Hispanic Market has also been engaged it as it introduced as
having an event in August 2021,as well as the Market Marie in the same location, at the
corner of Myrtle and Court, - where City Hall is.
In December of 2021 the Market Elaine was introduced as a sister market to the Market
Marie.
Both the Hispanic Market and the Market Marie, two totally different different
markets, are mentioned as events in the CRA updates for the next several months being
held at the same location, but different weekends.
These were held at the Corner of Mrtyle Streets. I thought these events were the same
group. I went to them both. I just realized this. This may be why everyone is so
confused. Like me.
April 6, 2022 the Market Marie gets a grant for $16,029.00, the CRA events person
introduces Blair Valentine as the founder.
The Hispanic Market Thanks the DDB for its support in June.
The Hispanic Market is not on the events in July of 2022 or any meeting after with
events in the CRA in the updates. I think they moved to the Historical Center which
would not be in the CRA area, though.
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The Market Marie was given another grant for $30,000.00 in October of 2022. The
Market Marie was also moved to hold its events on Cleveland Street by Station Square.
November 2, 2022, The Citys new Downtown Event Scheduler, Kris Koch, gives an
Update to the DDB Board talks about events that can be held and locations within the in
the Downtown Core (from Crest Lake to Coachman). He never mentions the Festival
Core area that is under construction that includes a street market, or The Mercado
space , an area that is supposed to cater to the Hispanic Community. Micheal Delk is in
charge of Parks and Recreation.
In January 11, 2023 Jaye Mathew's was introduced as new CRA Director. The DDB also
wanted to extend the payments of Grants past the DDBs boundaries into all of the
Downtown Core - the Eastgate area. Wants to form an alliance with the Parks and Recs
Department for Events.
In February the Jazz Fest asked for $63,000, but the CRA recommended @$14,000.00.
The DDB voted to pay the $63,000. Jaye CRA Director restructures the payment process
for grants.
March 3, 2023 mentions the Market Marie as being kickstarted by the DDB.
Examples of successful kickstarter funding were cited as Market Marie, and the Pinellas
Girl Gang Market. Clearwater Jazz Holiday (CJH) and Jolley Trolley are reoccurring grants
to groups that could be large enough and successful enough to find other funding, and
the funds could be used to help smaller group get a start.
May 3, 2023 Market Marie is touted as an upcoming sponsored event. Jaye Mathew's
promotes Anne, Eric Vicki to manager positions. Kris Koch gives an update on
Coachman Park opening. Nothing about the Festival Core area. Brian Scott comes to
talk.
Jaye resigns as CRA Director in July of 2023. The DDB approves to get paid CRA funds.
Coachman park opens. No mention of the Festival Core Project that was also
completed.
September 9, 2023 the Market Marie asks for Funding request: Market Marie (MM),
$31,143.00 requested, $18,043.00 recommended by staff. The DDB approved the
recommended amount.
The is the same time the City Council is working to take over the DDB. The Hispanic
Market was denied to have an October Celebration in the Festival Core Street Market
that was just completed by City permitting. The Hispanic Market held theirs in Crest
Lake Park. Their Christmas Event is being held outside of Downtown even though their
is a Street Market space just built.
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November 11, 2023 the Market Marie is scheduled to have two events in the
Downtown.
So the DDB has been building up the Market Marie with Micheal Delks help since June
of 2021. They have given kickstarter funds as they refer to them for a total of $64,072
since June of 2022 to the Market Marie and held events alongside the Hispanic
Organization to gain followers I think - I thought the Market Marie was the Hispanic
Market for a long time.
Then they moved the Market Marie to Cleveland Street, gave them a permanent spot
and now they are the only Street Market in the Downton area. They also have the use
of Coachman Park.
The Community Hispanic Market has been used to gain attendees and then kicked out
of the City.
The DDB cut off the real Community Hispanic Market organization and stopped
the newly formed event space. This was done with Micheal Delks help from start to
finish.
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They were started in the early 2020s and have been
sponsored by the DDB. They hold the street markets
by Station Square Downtown. Now they are in
Coachman Park. There are DDB minutes I will find later.
They popped up after the Hispanic Market Organization
supposedly left. The Hispanic Market had events on
Cleveland near Natures and then where the Festival
Core is now. They were super successful so I think that
the Market Marie was started to replace them.
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From: Kathy Flaherty <kathyipad68@icloud.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:01 PM
To: Call, Rosemarie
Cc: City Council; Clayton, Gina; Delk, Michael
Subject: Market Marie Vs Festival Core
Attachments: PPS Presentation 09-05-2017.pdf; favicon.ico; favicon.ico; June DDB minutes.pdf; July
14th DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20210804 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20211201 DDB reg
minutes.pdf; DDB Reg Minutes for April 2022.pdf; 20220601 DDB reg minutes.pdf;
20221005 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20221102 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20230111 DDB reg
minutes.pdf; 20230208 DDB reg minutes_final.pdf; 20230301 DDB worksession
minutes.pdf; 20230503 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20230802 DDB reg minutes.pdf; 20230905
DDB 1st hrg minutes.pdf; 20231109 DDB reg minutes.pdf
Please attach this email to the 1/18/2024 Meeting Minutes.
I have nothing against the Market Marie itself or vendors, only the way the City, the CRA and the DDB have treated the
Hispanic market folks and the Eastgate Community at large. I hope the Market Marie uses the Street Market space in the
Eastgate one day.
Brief history - in the early 2010's there was a Hispanic themed Farmers Market held on Cleveland Street by Natures Food
Patch. This market was funded by a Grant from the County and the CRA to help uplift the Eastgate community. It was so
successful that Natures complained about the number of persons using their parking lot, so the Market was moved
down the hill to the corner of Cleveland and Gulf to Bay.
This small community market, was so so successful that the City and CRA developed the Festival Core / Mercado Plan to
be incorporated into the Cleveland Streetscape Phase III project. The 2018 Development Plan for this area incorporated
this. The 2014 ULI Plan even supported it. It has it labeled as Mercado/ Festival Square. ( They suggested the Jolly Trolly
come which would be great. This neighborhood works on the beach. )
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project.
So to be clear there are 3 projects. Each needing separate construction plans.
They are
1. The Cleveland Streetscape Phase III project that improved the streets and sidewalks paid for by the City.
2. The Festival Core Project that was to build a Street Market area to hold street markets on the weekends paid for by
the City.
3. The Mercado Project to be a Hispanic Center with daily events paid for by the CRA.
This the Festival Core was explained in detail in the Project for Public Spaces report, dated July of 2017.
This Plan and concept for the Festival Core Project was to be done to complement the Mercado project presented to the
CRA Board on 9/5/17
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Approve a conceptual plan, as prepared by consulting group Project for Public Spaces Inc., for
a public market/mercado in the Downtown Gateway neighborhood, and authorize city and CRA
staff to proceed with project implementation.
1. PPS Presentation 09-05-2017, 2. 9 5 2017 - Taylor -Mercado Final.pdf
It was approved by the CRA Trustees at the meeting and was announced in the paper.
The Festival Core Project was also explained in the Tampa Bay Times Article dated September 5, 2017.
The block of Cleveland Street just northeast of the triangle is proposed to be turned into a festival street for
vendors on weekends — and the whole area would eventually be managed by a private operator hired by the
city.
"When this space is not being used as a traditional mercado with the tenants and the vendors, it will be a main
gathering place for residents and community members all over Clearwater but especially the gateway
neighborhood," said Community Redevelopment Agency director Seth Taylor.
Mercado and festival plaza for Clearwater's
East Gateway moves forward
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Then several years later after multiple delays, the Cleveland Street project and the Festival Core area project was
presented and approved by the City Council on 5/20/21. Hibbards Administration Approved it. This is not to be
confused with the CRAs Mercado Project. There are 3 projects remember.
Award a construction contract to Gibbs and Register Inc of Winter Garden, FL, per Invitation to
Bid (ITB) 16 -0003 -EN and 19 -0026 -EN for Cleveland Street Streetscaping Phase 3 and
Gateway Festival Core in the amount of $15,215,742.30; approve a professional services
agreement and work order to GAI Consultants, Inc, of Tampa, FL, per Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) 13-21 in the amount of $481,030; approve a Duke Energy proposal
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1)(b), Sole Source, in the amount
of $258,299.36 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Cleveland St. Streetscape Phase III Gateway Festival Core Bid.pdf, 2. Section V Gibbs Register
Cleveland St, 3. GAI Work Order Cleveland St Streetscaping CEI.pdf, 4. GAI Prof Svc Agmt
With Exhibits For Council, 5. GAI RFQ 13-21 Response Cleveland Streetscape Phase 3 Gateway
Festival Core.pdf, 6. Duke Energy Cleveland St Proposal, 7. Cleveland St Streetscape Phase III
Gateway Festival Core Location Map
During construction the Contractor, Gibbs, had to develop building plans for the Festival Core area - I recall there was a
slight delay until those were completed.
The City had to approve those plans - Project Manager Catherine Cochran and Micheal Delk would have had to
approve those plans. Both were new to the whole project and clearly did not understand it because at the same time
they were trying to kill it as explained below they built it. Now they are trying to hide what they built.
How they were /are killing it to -
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Beginning in 2020 and during the time when the Festival Core with the Street Market was being constructed, the CRA,
the DDB and City Administration actively worked to take away the Market space, I think, thinking it was the Mercado
project. They did not want competition with the Downtown. They went after the Mercado project thinking that was
real street market area.
I didn't understand at the time, but Mayor Hibbard told me that the Mercado space wasn't to complete with the
Downtown District and must fit The Plan. Why would a Hispanic themed space compete with the Downtown District?
Made no sense. Since that time I have been trying to figure out which Plan he was referring to and why they were doing
what they were doing. They approved the Street market but were trying to kick the Hispanic theme that reflected the
community out. What type of plan was this?
The City has lots of Plans. Every single approved CRA / City Plan has the Eastgate Mercado Festival Area a go. Except the
2045 Plan. I finally have found the Plan. I can finally stop reading plans! Yay me.
The first thing the CRA /City did to get rid any competition with the Downtown District was to present a new design and
name and purpose to the Mercado space, becoming a Dynamic Plaza, not Hispanic themed park.
Trustee Bunker and Trustee Beckman had just gotten elected and had no clue to what the project was about. They still
don't. The presentation for the new space was so confusing it was tabled. The project still has yet to be completed.
5/18/2020 Final action:
Approve a design by Klar and Klar architecture for a dynamic public plaza space at the
Title: intersection of Cleveland Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard to be incorporated within the larger
Cleveland Street Streetscaping Phase III project.
Attachments: 1. Scheme C Concept Design March2020.pdf, 2. COC Plaza Color Scheme 1.pdf, 3. May 18
CRA Mercado 2020.05.14 COC PLAZA RENDERS 2.pdf
Community Redevelopment Agency on 2020-
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You can see on the Video that the new Trustees were not presented the correct information so that is why they have no
clue what is going on. The minutes reflect that to.
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Nobody told Trustee Beckman or Trustee Bunker what this whole project is about and they are freaking out because
they, inadvertently, actually built the street market area they tried to kill. They don't want competition. It doesn't fit
The Plan as seen in the new neighborhood Framework map in the 2045 Master Plan.
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I have tried to explain this to but didn't have solid proof of what was happening until now.
This 2045 Plan not only changes every Vacant Land Future Land Use - meaning not to build on - to a Future Land Use -
meaning you can build on it, it takes away the Festival Market Area for Good. This map is what the City and CRA go by to
have events and promote.
They, meaning the City administration and CRA with the help of lots of local groups, have tried to wipe out everything
that this community has worked for and waited for for years so they can have control of the City. They did this with the
help of many City groups - they held City conferences and work sessions. The push to take over the DDB Board is part of
this too. It's all about control. Can't have a Street Market in the Eastgate - it's out of the DDBs control. Hibbard said
numerous times at meetings he wished the DDB oversaw the Eastgate area. They are trying to do it now through Parks
and Recreation - with talk of a contract between them.
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The shift to everything happening started with the ULI Plan when it described one Board overseeing the Development of
the City and has progressed under Mr. Delks guidance for years. Nobody wants anyone to know what was built. It
messes up the Plan.
Below is the City's Web site. That picture isn't even from this City. No mention of the Festival Core or Street Market on
the site.
The bike paths were put into get people to the Street Market.
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to hear my presentation as I tried to present to it the Trustees.
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This needs to stop. It has gone to far. You must admit you built a Street Market and use it.
Below is the history of the Market Marie and the Hispanic Markets .
From: Kathy Flaherty <kathyipad68@icloud.com>
Date: January 18, 2024 at 5:20:36 AM EST
To: Lina Teixeira <lina.teixeira@myclearwater.com>, Michael Delk <Michael.Delk@myclearwater.com>
Cc: Kathleen Beckman <Kathleen.Beckman@myclearwater.com>, Brian Aungst
<brian.aungst@myclearwater.com>, Mark Bunker <Mark.Bunker@myclearwater.com>, David Allbritton
<David.Allbritton@myclearwater.com>, Jennifer Poirrier <Jennifer.Poirrier@myclearwater.com>, Jeh
Mohr <jeh.mohr@myclearwater.com>, Anne Lopez <anne.lopez@myclearwater.com>
Subject: Fwd: Market Marie
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Below is a history of the Rise of the Market Marie. This Market was started by the DDB and Micheal
Delk. The DDB has funded them $64,000 in a one year span, the City has allowed them three areas to
hold their markets - the latest beingCoachmen Park have waived permit costs, given free promotions
The Hispanic Market and the Eastgate area got kicked to the curb.
This email has been going around the community for a month.
Subject: Re: Market Marie
Okay so I went through the DDB minutes. A few entries at the end don't have anything
to do with the Market Marie are included because I thought they were important.
The Market Marie first pops up in June 2, 2021 minutes. 5.6. It's mentioned as the most
recent iteration on the Farmers Market by Mr. Delk, who is the acting CRA Director, and
he says it is successful.
Then in July 14, 2021 Micheal Delk, still CRA Director, mentions it, the Market Marie by
name.
In the CRA update the The Hispanic Market has also been engaged it as it introduced as
having an event in August 2021,as well as the Market Marie in the same location, at the
corner of Myrtle and Court, - where City Hall is.
In December of 2021 the Market Elaine was introduced as a sister market to the Market
Marie.
Both the Hispanic Market and the Market Marie, two totally different different
markets, are mentioned as events in the CRA updates for the next several months being
held at the same location, but different weekends.
These were held at the Corner of Mrtyle Streets. I thought these events were the same
group. I went to them both. I just realized this. This may be why everyone is so
confused. Like me.
April 6, 2022 the Market Marie gets a grant for $16,029.00, the CRA events person
introduces Blair Valentine as the founder.
The Hispanic Market Thanks the DDB for its suppo t in June.
The Hispanic Market is not on the events in July of 2022 or any meeting after with
events in the CRA in the updates. I think they moved to the Historical Center which
would not be in the CRA area, though.
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The Market Marie was given another grant for $30,000.00 in October of 2022. The
Market Marie was also moved to hold its events on Cleveland Street by Station Square.
November 2, 2022, The Citys new Downtown Event Scheduler, Kris Koch, gives an
Update to the DDB Board talks about events that can be held and locations within the in
the Downtown Core (from Crest Lake to Coachman). He never mentions the Festival
Core area that is under construction that includes a street market, or The Mercado
space , an area that is supposed to cater to the Hispanic Community. Micheal Delk is in
charge of Parks and Recreation.
In January 11, 2023 Jaye Mathew's was introduced as new CRA Director. The DDB also
wanted to extend the payments of Grants past the DDBs boundaries into all of the
Downtown Core - the Eastgate area. Wants to form an alliance with the Parks and Recs
Department for Events.
In February the Jazz Fest asked for $63,000, but the CRA recommended @$14,000.00.
The DDB voted to pay the $63,000. Jaye CRA Director restructures the payment process
for grants.
March 3, 2023 mentions the Market Marie as being kickstarted by the DDB.
Examples of successful kickstarter funding were cited as Market Marie, and the Pinellas
Girl Gang Market. Clearwater Jazz Holiday (CJH) and Jolley Trolley are reoccurring grants
to groups that could be large enough and successful enough to find other funding, and
the funds could be used to help smaller group get a start.
May 3, 2023 Market Marie is touted as an upcoming sponsored event. Jaye Mathew's
promotes Anne, Eric Vicki to manager positions. Kris Koch gives an update on
Coachman Park opening. Nothing about the Festival Core area. Brian Scott comes to
talk.
Jaye resigns as CRA Director in July of 2023. The DDB approves to get paid CRA funds.
Coachman park opens. No mention of the Festival Core Project that was also
completed.
September 9, 2023 the Market Marie asks for Funding request: Market Marie (MM),
$31,143.00 requested, $18,043.00 recommended by staff. The DDB approved the
recommended amount.
The is the same time the City Council is working to take over the DDB. The Hispanic
Market was denied to have an October Celebration in the Festival Core Street Market
that was just completed by City permitting. The Hispanic Market held theirs in Crest
Lake Park. Their Christmas Event is being held outside of Downtown even though their
is a Street Market space just built.
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November 11, 2023 the Market Marie is scheduled to have two events in the
Downtown.
So the DDB has been building up the Market Marie with Micheal Delks help since June
of 2021. They have given kickstarter funds as they refer to them for a total of $64,072
since June of 2022 to the Market Marie and held events alongside the Hispanic
Organization to gain followers I think - I thought the Market Marie was the Hispanic
Market for a long time.
Then they moved the Market Marie to Cleveland Street, gave them a permanent spot
and now they are the only Street Market in the Downton area. They also have the use
of Coachman Park.
The Community Hispanic Market has been used to gain attendees and then kicked out
of the City.
The DDB cut off the real Community Hispanic Market organization and stopped
the newly formed event space. This was done with Micheal Delks help from start to
finish.
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On Dec 27, 2023, at 6:39 AM, Kathy Flaherty
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On Dec 27, 2023, at 6:26 AM, Kathy Flaherty
<kathyipad68@icloud.com> wrote:
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They were started in the early 2020s and have been
sponsored by the DDB. They hold the street markets
by Station Square Downtown. Now they are in
Coachman Park. There are DDB minutes I will find later.
They popped up after the Hispanic Market Organization
supposedly left. The Hispanic Market had events on
Cleveland near Natures and then where the Festival
Core is now. They were super successful so I think that
the Market Marie was started to replace them.