09/04/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes September 4, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice Mayor David Allbritton, Councilmember
Ryan Cotton, Councilmember Michael Mannino and Councilmember
Lina Teixeira
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— 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 Rector
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Chaplain Danny Champagne from Clearwater Fire Department
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 Hunger Action Month Proclamation, September 2024 - Sen. Nick DiCeglie, Hope Villages
of America, CEO
4.2 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation - September 2024 - Claudette Carlan,
Chairman of Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation
4.3 St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport Noise Abatement Task Force - Sean
Schrader, Clearwater Representative
4.4 NewGen presentation
The City Council has unanimously approved a contract with NewGen to
evaluate the affordability, reliability, conservation, and value of electric service
provided by Duke Energy, along with options and recommendations regarding
the future of electricity in Clearwater. NewGen's multi-disciplinary team will be
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led by partner Scott Burnham, who offers over 24 years of experience in the
areas of project management, cost of service and rate design, asset valuation,
and financial feasibility analysis. As the 9-month study gets underway, Mr.
Burnham will be meeting in person with city staff; he will also be presenting to
the Council and the public.
NewGen Partner Scott Burnham provided a PowerPoint presentation.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the August 15, 2024 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the minutes of the
August 15, 2024 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.
6.1 Approve a purchase order to Pinellas County Solid Waste for the disposal of solid waste
at the Pinellas County waste-to-energy plant/landfill in the not-to-exceed amount of
$5,100,000.00, for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Section 2.563 (1)(a), Single Source, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.2 Approve funding in the form of a deferred loan in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to
be provided by the City of Clearwater to Sunrise Affordable Housing Group for the land
acquisition and a portion of the rehabilitation of real property located at 801 Chestnut St.,
contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a staff evaluation plan and approval of a
tenant relocation plan, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute documents
required to affect closing of the loan. (consent)
6.3 Approve a one-year Agreement with Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) and the City of
Clearwater for funding youth programs, approve a first quarter budget amendment of
$553,129 in special program G2107, JWB Youth Programming, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.4 Approve an agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, Florida, in the
amount not to exceed $528,522.50 for forensic crime scene processing, latent prints,
property and evidence storage, and Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center security
services, during the one-year period commencing on October 1, 2024 through
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September 30, 2025, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.5 Approve a purchase order and renewal agreement to TriTech Software Systems, a
CentralSquare Company, for the renewal of TriTech Software Support and Maintenance
in the amount of$236,153.25 from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.6 Approve an Event License Agreement between Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., in its
capacity as agent for the owner of the premises known as Countryside Mall, located at
27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, Florida, and the City of Clearwater Police
Department for the purpose of hosting a Shred-A-Thou and Operation Medicine Cabinet
event on October 26, 2024, located at the Countryside Mall and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.7 Approve an Event License Agreement between Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., in its
capacity as agent for the owner of the premises known as Countryside Mall, located at
27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, Florida, and the City of Clearwater Police
Department for the purpose of hosting the National Night Out Event on October 1, 2024,
located at the Countryside Mall and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.8 Approve acceptance of University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc.,
d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), High Visibility Education
(HVE) and Support Program for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant Award in the
amount of$27,214.83 for police overtime and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.9 Approve the form of Standard Interconnection Agreements with Duke Energy Florida for
city-owned renewable energy systems and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.10Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to Bandes Construction, for the
installation of roof top solar panels at the Clearwater Gas System Complex and Solid
Waste Transfer Station in the cumulative amount of$1,066,284.00 pursuant to RFQ
40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Continuing Contracts, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.11Authorize purchase orders to Shaw Industries Inc of Dalton, GA and Complete Floor Care
Solutions, Inc of Tampa, FL for various floor repairs and replacements, in the cumulative
not-to-exceed amount of$1,500,000.00 through August 9, 2027 with three one-year
renewal options in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of$500,000.00, pursuant
to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and 2.563(1)(a),
Single Source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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6.12Approve a purchase order with Maire Company (Maire) for services provided under the
lease agreement as well as certain additional work outside of the lease in the amount of
$180,800.00, for the third term, beginning October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025,
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), Non-Competitive
Purchases, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.13Authorize purchase orders to multiple vendors as listed, for the purchase of Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) replacement and repair parts, in the cumulative
annual not-to-exceed amount of$1,500,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Sections 2.561(5)(a), Small purchases, 2.563 (1)(b), Micro
purchases, and 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.14Authorize a purchase order increase to multiple vendors for the purchase of vehicle parts
for heavy and light duty city vehicle and equipment in a cumulative not-to-exceed amount
of$250,000.00 bringing the total amount to $1,950,000.00 pursuant to Clearwater Code
of Ordinances Sections 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, 2.563(1)(a), Single source, and
2.563(1)(b),Micro purchases, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.15Authorize a purchase order to multiple vendors as listed, for various roof repairs and
replacements, in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of$1,000,000.00 for term
October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with the option for four, one-year renewals
through the duration of the respective piggyback contract or through the end of
September 2029, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c),
Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.16Approve an Event License Agreement between Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., in its
capacity as agent for the owner of the premises known as Countryside Mall, located at
27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, Florida, and the City of Clearwater for the
purpose of hosting the Emergency Vehicle Operations Refresher Course (EVORC) as
part of Clearwater Fire and Rescue's vehicle operations training program September 6,
2024 through September 24, 2024, located at the Countryside Mall, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.17Accept Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Grant Agreement Amendment (No.
452861-1-94-01) in the amount of$200,000 for the Design of a Terminal Building at
Clearwater Airpark and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.18Approve Work Order to American Infrastructure Development, Inc., of Tampa, FL, for
Airpark Terminal and Parking Lot Improvements (23-0015-AP) design in the amount of
$432,400.50 pursuant to Request for Qualification (RFQ) 17-24 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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6.19Approve Supplemental Work Order 1 to CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), for the Reclaimed
Water Master Plan project (21-0018-UT) in the amount of$42,998.00, increasing from
$433,583.00 to $476,581.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.20Award a construction contract to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, FL, for the East Water
Reclamation Facility (WRF) Screw Pump Replacement Project in the amount of
$3,184,500.00 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.22-0028-UT, approve the Consultant
Supplemental Work Order to Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc. (JEA) of Tampa, FL
for construction engineering services in the amount of$213,239.00 bringing the total
consulting services to $429,824.00, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.21Approve Supplemental Work Order 2 (SWO 2) to Jones Edmunds and Associates, Inc.,
for the East Plant Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Filter Feed Pump Station and Force
Main Improvements project (17-0048-UT), in the amount of$281,342.88, increasing the
work order from $248,914.00 to $530,256.88, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
6.22Appoint Cynthia Ramos-Gonzalez to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the Pinellas
County School Board's World Language Coordinator, with an unexpired term through
February 1, 2028. (consent)
6.23Appoint Heather Rippert to the Sister Cities Advisory Board, as the Clearwater Arts
Alliance Representative, with an unexpired term through October 31, 2027. (consent)
6.24Appoint Stephanie Sisti to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with a term expiring
July 31, 2028. (consent)
6.25Appoint Councilmember Michael Mannino to serve as the second city representative on
Forward Pinellas. (consent)
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Set final millage rate of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2024/25 against non-exempt real and
personal property within the City of Clearwater and pass Ordinance 9792-24 on first
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reading.
In accordance with Chapter 200 of the Florida Statutes, which defines
requirements for the determination of millage and the rules governing Truth in
Millage (TRIM) compliance, the City Council must hold two public hearings to
adopt a final millage rate for the new fiscal year. The adoption of this ordinance
to establish the millage rate and the two related budget ordinances are an
integral part of fulfilling these requirements.
The City Council set a tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills on July 15, 2024,
which is the rate that appeared on the TRIM notices mailed to taxpayers in
August. The millage rate of 5.8850 mills represents a 6.81% increase from the
rolled back rate of 5.5099 mills.
Ordinance 9792-24 is presented in order to adopt the millage rate of 5.8850
mills to support the operating and capital improvement budgets for the 2024/25
fiscal year.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
The budgeting process aligns resource allocation to the advancement of our
community in all five strategic priorities: high performing government, economic
and housing opportunity, community well-being, environmental stewardship,
and superior public service.
Budget Director Kayleen Kastel provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Ordinance 9792-24 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to set final millage rate of 5.8850 mills
for fiscal year 2024/25 against non-exempt real and personal
property within the City of Clearwater and pass Ordinance 9792-24
on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton,
Councilmember Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
7.2 Approve the City of Clearwater Annual Operating Budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year and
pass Ordinance 9793-24 on first reading.
In accordance with Chapter 200 of the Florida Statutes and the rules governing
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Truth in Millage (TRIM) compliance, the City Council must hold two public
hearings to adopt the budget. The adoption of this ordinance and the related
ordinances adopting the 2024/25 millage rate and the Capital Improvement
Budget are an integral part of fulfilling these requirements.
On June 28, 2024, the City Manager provided the City Council with a Preliminary
Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget that outlined estimates of
revenues and expenditures for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The City Manager
presented the preliminary budget at the City Council meeting on July 15, 2024,
for Council discussion and citizen input. In addition, a Special Budget Work
Session was held on August 14, 2024, for Council discussion of the proposed
budget.
The following changes have been made to the preliminary operating budget and
are included in the ordinance for adoption of the fiscal year 2024/25 operating
budget.
In the General Fund:
• Revenues are adjusted, netting to zero, to account for revenues in the
correct categories.
• Expenditures are adjusted, netting to zero, decreasing the City
Manager's Office budget by $361,047 to transfer the Neighborhoods
Division to Public Communications.
In the Water & Sewer Fund:
• Revenues are adjusted to recognize the use of fund reserves/equity of
$3,053,470 necessary to balance the budget.
• Expenditures are adjusted, increasing the Wastewater Collection
program by $7,811,880 to account for transfers to the capital
improvement fund for the Ft. Harrison Improvements and Public Works
Complex projects.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
The budgeting process aligns resource allocation to the advancement of our
community in all five strategic priorities: high performing government, economic
and housing opportunity, community well-being, environmental stewardship,
and superior public service.
Ordinance 9793-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the City of Clearwater
Annual Operating Budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year and pass
Ordinance 9793-24 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded
and upon roll call, the vote was:
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Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton,
Councilmember Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
7.3 Approve the fiscal year 2024/25 Annual Capital Improvement Budget, establish a six-year
plan for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and pass Ordinance 9794-24 on first
reading.
In accordance with Chapter 200 of the Florida Statutes and the rules governing
Truth in Millage (TRIM) compliance, the City Council must hold two public
hearing to adopt the final budget. The adoption of this ordinance and the related
ordinances adopting the 2024/25 millage rate and operating budget are an
integral part of fulfilling these requirements.
On June 28, 2024, the City Manager provided the City Council with a Preliminary
Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget that outlined estimates of
revenues and expenditures for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The City Manager
presented the preliminary budget at the City Council meeting on July 15, 2024,
for Council discussion and citizen input. In addition, a Special Budget Work
Session was held on August 14, 2024, for Council discussion of the proposed
budget.
No changes have been made to the Preliminary Capital Improvement Budget.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
The budgeting process aligns resource allocation to the advancement of our
community in all five strategic priorities: high performing government, economic
and housing opportunity, community well-being, environmental stewardship,
and superior public service.
Ordinance 9794-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the fiscal year 2024/25
Annual Capital Improvement Budget, establish a six-year plan for
the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and pass Ordinance
9794-24 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton,
Councilmember Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
7.4 Approve the recommended Penny for Pinellas project list, as revised for fiscal years
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2024/25 through 2029/30.
On March 6, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance 6137-97. The ordinance
established the requirement for a special hearing prior to adoption of the capital
improvement budget to discuss the use of Penny for Pinellas tax, and at any
time in which there is any proposed change to the Penny for Pinellas project
funding of$500,000 or more.
There are no changes proposed to Penny for Pinellas project funding in the
fiscal year 2024/2025 budget.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
The budgeting process aligns resource allocation to the advancement of our
community in all five strategic priorities: high performing government, economic
and housing opportunity, community well-being, environmental stewardship,
and superior public service.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the recommended
Penny for Pinellas project list, as revised for fiscal years 2024/25
through 2029/30. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.5 Amend Appendix A, Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Schedule of Fees, Rates and
Charges, Article XXIV, Public Works Fees, Rates and Charges, Section (3)(c) Solid
Waste Collection Rates, Section (3)(d) Recycling Rates, and Section (5) Other
Miscellaneous Charges; Increase specific collection fees for Solid Waste and Recycling
annually by 3.75% effective October 1, 2024, October 1, 2025, October 1, 2026, October
17 2027, and October 1, 2028; and pass Ordinance 9788-24 on first reading.
Earlier this year Stantec Consulting Services Inc. of Tampa, FL performed a
rate sufficiency analysis (RSA) on the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Utility
Enterprise Fund. Stantec conducted similar studies during 2019 and 2021.
The objectives for this study included evaluation of the utility's current rates and
identifying a new multi-year plan of increases that provides sufficient revenues
to fund operations and maintenance costs, capital improvement costs,
adjustments to scenarios evaluated in prior studies related to timing and costs,
and to ensure adequate operating reserves over the entire five year planning
period (Fiscal Year 2025 - Fiscal Year 2029) and ten year projection period
(Fiscal Year 2030 - Fiscal Year 2034). Staff provided historical and budgeted
financial information for the utility, assumptions regarding growth, interest
earning rates, and policies affecting the utility to Stantec for the study.
Based on Stantec's study and analysis of rate increase scenarios discussed
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with staff, it is recommended that fees for Solid Waste and Recycling be
increased by 3.75% for the fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
Residential solid waste and recycling rates will increase as follows:
Monthly Current 10/1/2024 10/1/2025 10/1/2026 10/1/2027 10/1/2028
Solid Waste $34.62 $35.92 $37.27 $38.67 $40.12 $41.62
Recycling $ 3.51 $ 3.64 $ 3.78 $ 3.92 $ 4.07 $ 4.22
Total $38.13 $39.56 $41.05 $42.59 $44.19 $45.84
Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances currently contains a listing of various
residential, commercial and roll-off collection fees for Solid Waste and
Recycling. Therefore, staff is recommending that the Appendix A of the Code of
Ordinances be amended to increase rates in accordance with the attached rate
study prepared by Stantec.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
N/A
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under the following objectives: 1.1 (evidence-based
measurement tools) and 1.3 (adopt responsive levels of service for public
facilities and amenities) within High Performing Government, and 4.2 (waste
reduction practices) within Environmental Stewardship.
Ordinance 9788-24 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to amend Appendix A, Clearwater Code
of Ordinances, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges, Article XXIV,
Public Works Fees, Rates and Charges, Section (3)(c) Solid Waste
Collection Rates, Section (3)(d) Recycling Rates, and Section (5)
Other Miscellaneous Charges; Increase specific collection fees for
Solid Waste and Recycling annually by 3.75% effective October 1,
2024, October 1, 2025, October 1, 2026, October 1, 2027, and October
1, 2028; and pass Ordinance 9788-24 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton,
Councilmember Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
7.6 Amend the Clearwater Community Development Code, Section 3-1508, relating to the
regulation of noise and pass Ordinance 9790-24 on first reading.
The police department is the primary city department that is tasked with
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addressing complaints of excessive noise. Section 3-1508- Noise was last
amended on August 7, 2014. Since the last amendment, growth and
development within the city has caused a need to amend the ordinance to
adhere with the current public needs regarding noise regulations.
Certain items are recommended to be changed in the ordinance such as the
operation of any blower fan or power fan will now only be allowed between 7
a.m. and 6 p.m. The revision to the ordinance also creates clarity that a person
or entity can be issued a violation.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.4 Foster safe and healthy communities in Clearwater through first-class
public safety and emergency response services
Ordinance 9790-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to amend the Clearwater
Community Development Code, Section 3-1508, relating to the
regulation of noise and pass Ordinance 9790-24 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton,
Councilmember Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
7.7 Approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G3137 between the City of Clearwater
and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Construction of Terminal
and FBO Building at the Clearwater Airpark, authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same, and adopt Resolution 24-12.
On January 12, 2023, City Council approved the Lease and Property Operating
Agreement (Operating Agreement) with FIyUSA to manage the Clearwater
Airpark, and subsequently approved the First Amendment to the Lease and
Property Operating Agreement on March 7, 2024.
As part of the public-private partnership, the City and FIyUSA seek to redevelop
the Terminal and FBO building. In accordance with the Operating Agreement,
specifically article 12, the City and FIyUSA agreed to seek FDOT funding to
support capital improvements such as the Terminal and FBO building.
Additionally, the City committed in the agreement to pay a maximum of
$750,000 towards the Airpark terminal and cover, subject to reimbursement by
FIyUSA, the cash match associated with any FDOT grant funding.
FDOT JPA Agreement G3137 provides for a $1,500,000 grant for the
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construction of a new terminal and FBO building, with a $1,500,000 cash
match. The $1,500,000 cash match associated with FDOT JPA Agreement
G3137 will be covered by Penny for Pinellas funding providing $760,000, and
Airpark Reserves providing $740,000. As stated, FIyUSA will reimburse the City
for $750,000 of the cash match portion in accordance with the Operating
Agreement.
The estimated cost to redevelop the terminal and FBO building is $6,000,000.
The City intends to seek additional grant dollars from FDOT in the next grant
cycle. FIyUSA is responsible to reimburse the City for any additional cash
match for grants or cover 100% of the remaining costs to redevelop the terminal
and FBO building if no additional FDOT grants are awarded.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A third quarter budget amendment will increase capital improvement project
302-G2307, Aviation Operation Center, by $2,250,000 recognizing $1,500,000 in
grant funding and $750,000 in reimbursement revenues.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
Airpark reserves of$740,000 will be allocated to capital improvement project
G2307 and will be replenished with reimbursement from FIyUSA.
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.
2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural
experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
Resolution 24-12 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) G3137 between the City of Clearwater and the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Construction
of Terminal and FBO Building at the Clearwater Airpark, authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution
24-12. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton,
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Councilmember Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
7.8 Appoint Diane Achinelli to the Community Development Board to a term expiring
February 29, 2028. (consent)
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Community Development Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate
CHAIRPERSON: TBD
MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Main Library
APPTS. NEEDED: 1
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Board shall include members qualified and
experienced in the fields of architecture, planning, landscape architecture,
engineering, construction, planning & land use law and real estate.
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER COMPLETED A PARTIAL
TERM AND IS ELIGIBLE TO BE APPOINTED FOR A FULL TERM:
1. Diane T. Achinelli - 904 Brigadoon Drive, 33759, Senior Project
Administrator
Original Appointment: 03/02/2023, partial term
Zip Codes of current members:
3 at 33759
1 at 33761
1 at 33764
1 at 33756
2 at 33767
Current categories:
Real Estate Developer
Sr. Project Administrator
Engineer
Construction/Real Estate
Real Estate Broker/Developer
Real Estate Law
Civil Engineer
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One individual requested the item be continued as Ms. Achinelli works
for McKim and Creed, who is currently contracted by the City.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said Florida law defines what is
a conflict of interest, what the public may perceive as a conflict of
interest may not be how the Legislature has defined it. He said Ms.
Achinelli must be aware of legitimate issues if she continues to serve on
the board. Any member of the CDB who has a financial stake
in the outcome on what is being voting on is required by state law to recuse
themself. For example, if a developer comes forward with a
project and McKim and Creed is the engineer, Ms. Achinelli will be
required to recuse herself. He said the board attorney is a board certified
expert in local government and will advise board members accordingly. If
the City does do business with McKim and Creed, Ms. Achinelli cannot
participate in any way with the City's procurement process. He said
neither scenario makes Ms. Achinelli ineligible to serve on the CDB.
Discussion ensued with comments made that Ms. Achinelli has the
qualifications needed to serve on the board and that the CDB board
attorney works with each member on identifying and handling conflicts of
interest.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to appoint Diane Achinelli to the
Community Development Board to a term expiring February 29,
2028. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.9 Amend Council Rules and adopt Resolution 24-15.
As directed by City Council at the August 12 work session, the City Attorney has
prepared a draft resolution relating to the annual performance reviews of the
City Manager and City Attorney. Council may accept, reject, or modify the draft
resolution.
One individual spoke in support and suggested that the existing form be
amended so that the questions are not subjective and includes the handling
of vacancies as a measurement tool.
Discussion ensued with comments made that councilmembers meet with
the city manager and city attorney weekly, which act as weekly evaluations
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throughout the year and that the annual evaluation process is for the
citizens.
The City Manager said the SMART goals are still part of the evaluation
process and Council will discuss the SMART goals at the next meeting.
In response to a question, the City Manager said the strategic planning
sessions will begin in January and is part of the budget process.
Resolution 24-15 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Allbritton moved to amend Council Rules and adopt
Resolution 24-15. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton,
Councilmember Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
8. City Manager Reports
8.1 North Beach Update
Public Works Director Marcus Williamson said the tidal valves and pump
installed near the Carlouel Yacht Club (Carlouel) were able to keep up
with the flow of water during the storm. Staff is investigating why the
groundwater pressure is bubbling up through the asphalt by Carlouel. He
said the recent intense rains are being felt by all, not just Clearwater, and
staff continues to look at how to address the high-volume areas as part of
the permanent pump design.
9. City Attorney Reports — None.
10. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Teixeira thanked all those who attended the Uncommon
Couture exhibit opening yesterday.
Councilmember Cotton encouraged all to visit the Main Library and see
the Uncommon Couture exhibit, which is fascinating.
11. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Rector reviewed recent and upcoming events and encouraged all
to sign up for Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's FunShine Savings Passport to
access to 50 deals across the county. He congratulated Glenwood
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Estates for celebrating their 100th year anniversary.
12. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Attest
City Clerk
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