12/05/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 4 - Vice Mayor David Allbritton, Councilmember Ryan Cotton,
Councilmember Michael Mannino and Councilmember Lina Teixeira
Absent: 1 - Mayor Bruce Rector
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.
Unapproved
1. Call to Order— Vice Mayor Allbritton
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Father Bob Brubaker from Christ Community Presbyterian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 SBA Disaster Loan Information - Hector "Rick" Corrales, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S.
Small Business Administration
Mr. Corrales provided a PowerPoint presentation.
4.2 Environmental Advisory Board Annual Report - Jared Leone, Chair
4.3 North Beach Update — Marcus Williamson, Public Works Director
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 21, 2024 city council meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the minutes of the
November 21, 2024 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
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6. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted, less Items 6.4-6.6 and 6.10.
6.1 Approve the Second Amendment to Contract for Sale of City-Owned Vacant Land
between the City of Clearwater and Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County,
Inc./Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. for real property located at 1454
South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.2 Authorize a purchase order to S.J. Patterson Company, LLC for T.D. Williamson steel
pipeline Tapping Machine (T-203), ShortStopp Valve Kit and ProStopp DS Isolation tool
for an amount not to exceed $790,097.57 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances
Section 2.563 (1)(a), Single Source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.3 Authorize a purchase order to Trillium Transportation Fuels, LLC of Houston Texas, to
provide electronic monitoring services and preventative maintenance for two
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling stations in the annual not-to-exceed amount of
$115,000.00 for the initial term December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025, with
three, one-year renewal options pursuant to ITB 61-24 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.4 Approve a purchase order to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dba MetLife for life
insurance premiums for City Basic Life, Classified Non-SAMP Life, SAMP Life, SAMP
Supplemental Life, Retiree Life, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage in the amount
not to exceed $849,000 for a three-year term beginning from January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027, pursuant to RFP 60-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.5 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Officers Bargaining Unit Lodge 10
for Fiscal years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)'
See below.
6.6 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Supervisors Bargaining Unit for
Fiscal years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.7 Authorize an increase to the purchase order with Rock Capital Sound Corporation dba
RCS Corporation (RCS) of Clearwater for event production services in the amount of
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$150,000.00 for a new annual not to exceed amount of$200,000.00 for the initial term
ending September 30, 2025, with four, one-year renewal options at an annual amount of
$200,000.00 pursuant to RFP 57-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
6.8 Approve an increase to existing purchase orders with Pete and Ron's Tree Service,
O'Neils Tree Service, and TreesForYou.com for additional tree care services caused by
Hurricanes Helene and Milton for the initial term in the cumulative amount of$900,000.00
bringing the purchase order totals to $1,600,000.00 pursuant to ITB 26-24 and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.9 Authorize Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar,
FL, for renovations and improvements of State Street Park located at 1312 State Street
in the amount of$1,356,526.25 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 51-24,
Construction Manager at Risk Services Continuing Contracts; transfer $500,000.00 from
M2002 Environmental Parks to G2218 State Street Park and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
6.10Authorize a purchase order with St. Petersburg College for the Clearwater Police
Department and Clearwater Fire Rescue for police academy sponsorships, paramedic
training program, and ongoing advanced training for existing personnel in the amount of
$160,000.00, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(f),
Professional Services not subject to CCNA (academics), and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
See below.
6.11Approve a purchase order extension and increase with T2 Systems of Indianapolis, IN, for
parking violation, permit processing, and collection agency services in the not-to-exceed
amount of$440,000.00 for the term December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026, with
a one, two-year renewal option at $440,000.00 pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP)
20-19 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.12Ratify and confirm a purchase order to Tip Top Tree Experts for emergency tree services
immediately following Hurricane Milton (00-0054-AD) in the amount of$111,078.00.
(consent)
6.13Approve a purchase order to MWI Corporation of Tampa, FL for the purchase of four
additional MWI CT4 ECO QP 4-in. centrifugal pumps in a not to exceed amount of
$182,905.62 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c),
Piggyback, and Section 2.563(1)(d), Non-competitive purchases, and authorize
appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
6.14Authorize the acceptance of the Ford MY Government Complimentary Charger Incentive
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Program by approving the special terms and conditions of the contract and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.15Approve a purchase order to Lubecore Florida, LLC of Tampa, FL for the purchase of
Dafo Fire Suppression Systems and automated lubrication systems for Solid Waste and
Recycling vehicles in the not to exceed amount of$250,000.00 pursuant to Clearwater
Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent).
6.16Approve three Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreements for public assistance
support for Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton expenditures and
grant authority to the City Manager or designee to enter into, approve, and execute same
and any future modifications for Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton expenditures.
(consent)
6.17Approve an increase and proposal with Kokolakis Contracting, Inc., of Tarpon Springs,
FL., for repairs to the Clearwater Beach Marina fuel dock caused by Hurricane Helene in
the amount of$420,360.00 bringing the project total to $460,360.00 pursuant to Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) 51-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.18Approve Work Order (WO) to McKim and Creed, Inc of Clearwater, FL for the design and
construction engineering services of the Fire Flow Hydraulic Improvements project
(24-0040-UT), in the amount of$643,492.00 pursuant to RFQ 34-23, Engineer of Record
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.19Ratify and confirm a purchase order to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. of Mobile, AL for
Hurricane Milton debris removal in an amount of$9,978,875.00, pursuant to RFP 08-24.
(consent)
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as submitted, less Items 6.4-6.6 and 6.10, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6AApprove a purchase order to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dba MetLife for life
insurance premiums for City Basic Life, Classified Non-SAMP Life, SAMP Life, SAMP
Supplemental Life, Retiree Life, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage in the amount
not to exceed $849,000 for a three-year term beginning from January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027, pursuant to RFP 60-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to
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execute same. (consent)
The City of Clearwater offers life insurance for approximately 1400 employees
and long-term disability for 55 employees as part of our comprehensive group
benefits program. Unum has been the provider of Basic Life insurance,
Classified Non-SAMP Life, SAMP Supplemental Life, Retiree Life and
Long-Term Disability since 2012 and this benefit was due for a competitive
marketing of rates.
On September 4, 2024, the City issued RFP 60-24, Life Insurance and
Long-Term Disability Insurance and received ten responses on October 1,
2024. A committee comprised of staff representing the Finance Department
and Human Resources independently reviewed each submittal received from
ten qualified vendors and MetLife was the top ranked firm.
Met Life offers equivalent group life insurance benefits with a 47% reduction in
cost, a three-year rate guarantee, and additional services such as beneficiary
support, grief counseling, will preparation, estate resolution, funeral discounts
and planning, and financial wellness services.
The group life insurance benefits provided by MetLife include:
• Classified Non-SAMP Life Insurance: Coverage equal to 1.5 times the
employee's annual base salary capped at $50,000.
• SAMP Life Insurance: Coverage equal in an amount equivalent to 1
times the employee's annual base salary.
• Voluntary SAMP Supplemental Life Insurance: Coverage offered in
increments of$50,000, up to a maximum of$500,000 with premiums
payroll-deducted from the employee's salary.
• Basic Life Insurance: Coverage of$2,500 for all employees, excluding
Classified Non-SAMP employees.
• Basic Life insurance for Retirees: Coverage of$1,000 for grandfathered
retirees.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Available to employees who are not
enrolled in the City Pension Plan.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in the Central Insurance Fund code 5907590-545500
(Insurance Premium-Life) and 5907590-545700 (Insurance Premium- Disability)
to fund this contract. The Central Insurance Fund is an internal service fund of
the City.
Funding will be included in the fiscal year 2026/27 budget for the final year of the
contract.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: Provide evidence-based measurement tools to
continually guide municipal performance and promote accountable governance.
The Human Resources department has the responsibility to review, confirm
and document the reasonableness of plan expenses and services. The RFP
process reaped continued savings on premiums for three years.
Superior Public Service: Attract and retain top-quality personnel through the
maintenance of a competitive compensation program. The continued savings
on premiums is a benefit as part of the overall compensation package to all
employees.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a purchase order to
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dba MetLife for life
insurance premiums for City Basic Life, Classified Non-SAMP Life,
SAMP Life, SAMP Supplemental Life, Retiree Life, and Long-Term
Disability (LTD) coverage in the amount not to exceed $849,000
for a three-year term beginning from January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2027, pursuant to RFP 60-24 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.5 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Officers Bargaining Unit Lodge 10
for Fiscal years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater and
FOP Lodge 10 expired on September 30, 2024. The parties reached a tentative
agreement for a new contract which was ratified by the membership on
November 13, 2024.
This three-year agreement will bring the Police Officers, Police Service
Technician Supervisors, and Police Service Technicians to the 75th percentile
in year one, which is a 12% increase for Officers, an 8% increase for Police
Service Technician Supervisors, and an 8% increase for Police Service
Technicians. Year two provides a 4% general wage increase (GWI) for all
classifications in the first pay period in October. It also provides a step pay
increase averaging 3.75% and provides for all pay ranges to be adjusted by 4%
in the second year. In the third year of the agreement, it provides for a 3%
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general wage increase plus a step pay increase averaging 3.75% and a 3% pay
range adjustment for all classifications.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A cumulative estimated value of this agreement over the three year is
$7,687,785, including benefits. The cost associated with the implementation of
this agreement by fiscal year is anticipated to be approximately as follows:
FY 2024/25 $3,290,405
FY 2025/26 $2,292,134
FY 2026/27 $2,105,246
Funds are available in the FY 2024/25 budget to cover the first year of this
agreement. Future budgets will include the contract costs in the proposed
budget. The Police Department is funded by General Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Superior Public Service 5.1 Attract and retain top-quality personnel through the
maintenance of a competitive compensation program.
One individual thanked the City for their support and said staff worked
very well with the bargaining unit throughout the collaborative process.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve the collective
bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Officers
Bargaining Unit Lodge 10 for Fiscal years 2024/2025, 2025/2026,
2026/2027 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.6 Approve the collective bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Supervisors Bargaining Unit for
Fiscal years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
The current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Clearwater and
FOP Clearwater Supervisors Bargaining Unit expired on September 30, 2024.
The parties reached a tentative agreement for a new contract which was ratified
by the membership on November 13, 2024.
This three-year agreement will bring the FOP Supervisors to the 75th percentile
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in year one, which is a 15% increase for Sergeants and a 5% increase for
Lieutenants. Year two provides a 4% general wage increase (GWI) for all
classifications in the first pay period in October. It also provides a step pay
increase of 4% and provides for all pay ranges to be adjusted by 4% in the
second year. In the third year of the agreement, it provides for a 3% general
wage increase plus a step pay increase of 4% and a 3% pay range adjustment
for all classifications.
A summary of all other changes is attached.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A cumulative estimated value of this agreement over the three years is
$1,525.984, including benefits. The cost associated with the implementation of
this agreement by fiscal year is anticipated to be approximately as follows:
FY 2024/25 $780,182
FY 2025/26 $400,740
FY 2026/27 $345,062
Funds are available in the FY 2024/25 budget to cover the first year of this
agreement. Future budgets will include the contract costs in the proposed
budget. The Police Department is funded by General Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Superior Public Service 5.1 Attract and retain top-quality personnel through the
maintenance of a competitive compensation program.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the collective
bargaining agreement as negotiated between the City of
Clearwater and Fraternal Order of Police, Clearwater Supervisors
Bargaining Unit for Fiscal years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, 2026/2027
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.10 Authorize a purchase order with St. Petersburg College for the Clearwater Police
Department and Clearwater Fire Rescue for police academy sponsorships, paramedic
training program, and ongoing advanced training for existing personnel in the amount of
$160,000.00, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(f),
Professional Services not subject to CCNA (academics), and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
In recent years, the effort to recruit and hire quality police officer candidates has
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become increasingly competitive. In response, the Clearwater Police
Department has made various efforts towards this challenge to include offering
police academy sponsorships to new officer candidates. This has become a
common practice with other local law enforcement agencies and is critical for
the police department to continue the same practice. In FY23, the agency
sponsored ten cadets. In FY24, the agency sponsored 11 cadets. In FY25, the
agency estimates sponsoring up to 16 cadets.
The police academy is offered through the Southeastern Public Safety Institute
(SEPSI) at St. Petersburg College. The academy is a 22-week, 790-hours,
program that includes classroom and practical scenario-based instruction in
criminal law, investigations, interviewing, report writing, traffic stops, defensive
tactics, firearms, driving, and de-escalation techniques. The police academy will
properly prepare cadets to then enter an additional 20-week training program
provided by the police department to ensure their readiness to adequately serve
and protect the citizens, visitors, and business owners within the City of
Clearwater and meet the dynamic challenges of being a police officer.
Academy sponsorships are $5,000.00 for each cadet and would equate to
$80,000.00 for 16 estimated sponsorships. An additional $20,000.00 is
estimated for advanced training for current officers to keep up with the newest
trends in high liability areas as well as get specific training for positions to
include instructors, detective, community policing, supervisor and many others.
Clearwater Fire Rescue is requesting $42,000.00 to sponsor eight new EMTs in
FY25 to attend paramedic school at St. Petersburg College in response to the
critical need for qualified paramedics in our community. The paramedic school
program spans three semesters, including Paramedic I, Paramedic II, and
Paramedic III. Throughout this comprehensive training, students will undergo
essential hands-on clinical experiences both in the hospital and in the field. This
hands-on approach ensures a well-rounded education, preparing our personnel
to meet the dynamic challenges of emergency medical services. An additional
$18,000.00 is estimated for advanced training for current Firefighters and EMTs
to keep up with newest trends in the field.
Clearwater is known throughout the area as providing exceptional training for
their officers and firefighters. Supporting this training will help to maintain our
high levels of professionalism, knowledge and superior public service.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this purchase order was anticipated and is available through the
Police Recruitment special program (99279) for police academy sponsorships;
Police Department operating budget cost code 557300 (training) for ongoing
advance training; and the Clearwater Fire & Rescue operating budget cost code
557300 (training).
The budget for operations of the Police Department, Fire Department,
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associated special programs are funded by General Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
We encourage professional development through employee educational
opportunities, skills-based training, and leadership succession planning.
One individual suggested that sponsorship recipients be required to
commit to Clearwater for a specified timeframe.
Councilmember Mannino moved to authorize a purchase order
with St. Petersburg College for the Clearwater Police Department
and Clearwater Fire Rescue for police academy sponsorships,
paramedic training program, and ongoing advanced training for
existing personnel in the amount of $160,000.00, pursuant to
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(f), Professional
Services not subject to CCNA (academics), 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 Opt out of providing the 80%-120% AMI Missing Middle Property Tax Exemption to
developments that would otherwise qualify pursuant to the Live Local Act and adopt
Resolution 24-19.
Staff recommends adopting Resolution 24-19 to opt out of providing the 80%
-120% AMI Missing Middle Property Tax Exemption under the Live Local Act
Property (The Act) to applicable developments within the city.
• Section 196.1978(3)(d), Florida Statutes, allows for rental properties with
71 units or more that provide housing to people earning between 80%
and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) within a Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA) to be exempt from ad valorem property taxes.
• Beginning with the 2025 tax roll, local taxing authorities will have the
option to 'opt out" of this exemption. This opt-out provision is available if
the most current Shimberg Center for Housing Studies Annual Report
(Shimberg Report) identifies a surplus of affordable and available rental
units in the area and requirements are met.
• The most recent Shimberg Report indicates that there is a surplus of
affordable and available units within the Tampa-St.
Petersburg-Clearwater MSA, which includes Pinellas County, for
households that meet the income requirements for the 80%-120% AMI
tax exemption.
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• Based on this finding, the City of Clearwater, being located in Pinellas
County, is eligible to and wishes to exercise the opt-out option under
Section 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes. If this resolution is approved,
the City will choose not to grant the exemption for eligible properties and
will request that the Pinellas County Property Appraiser does not provide
the exemption.
• This resolution will apply to all ad valorem property taxes levied by
Pinellas County for property located within the City of Clearwater
municipal boundary. If adopted, the resolution will take effect on January
1, 2025 and will expire on January 1, 2026. It may be renewed prior to
that expiration date in accordance with the provisions of Section
196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.3 Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities and
identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
Resolution 24-19 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to opt out of providing the 80%
-120% AMI Missing Middle Property Tax Exemption to
developments that would otherwise qualify pursuant to the Live
Local Act and adopt Resolution 24-19. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton, Councilmember
Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
7.2 Approve amendments to the Clearwater Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Article II,
Section 22.24, to correct the name of McKay Playfield to McKay Park; change the
operating hours of McKay Park from closed between sunset to sunrise to closed between
9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; add six parks (Mercado, Bayshore Trail, North Betty Lane
Neighborhood Park, Lake Chataqua Equestrian Park and Nature Preserve, McLennan
Circle Park and Rainbow Drive Park); remove one park (Holt Avenue); and pass
Ordinance 9806-24 on first reading.
Proposed Ordinance No. 9806-24 will correct the name of McKay Playfield to
McKay Park as consistent with existing nomenclature which typically calls other
similar Department facilities "Parks" and change the operating hours of same
from closed between sunset to sunrise to closed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00
a.m. The City is in the process of updating and renovating McKay Park with a
new playground and six pickleball courts. These upgrades are the result of
public input. That same public input also suggested that the current hours were
too limiting with which the Department agrees. It should be noted that the
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immediate area is generally within the Old Florida character district of the
Beach by Design planning area, Tourist (T) zoning district and the Resort
Facilities High (RFH) future land use classification. The Old Florida District
envisions the redevelopment of this area primarily with overnight
accommodation and attached dwelling uses with some limited
retail/commercial and mixed-use developments along Mandalay Avenue. The
immediate vicinity is characterized by a variety of overnight accommodation,
retails sales and service, restaurants, bars, and attached dwelling uses. The
properties to the north are predominantly developed with attached dwellings,
overnight accommodations, restaurants, retail sales and service and bars. The
proposed hours of operation are anticipated to the compatible with the character
of the surrounding area.
The Department has determined that the proposed change in the hours of
operation are consistent with Goals PPP 1 and 2 and Policies PPP 1.1.1 and
2.2.5 of the Parks & Public Places Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan
as well as the intent and purpose of the Open Space/Recreation zoning district
of the City's Community Development Section 2-1401 which provides that is to
establish areas where public and private organizations can establish and
operate passive and active open space and recreation facilities which are
important to the quality of life and economic vitality of the City of Clearwater
without adversely impacting the integrity of adjacent residential neighborhoods,
diminishing the scenic quality of the City of Clearwater or negatively impacting
the safe and efficient movement of people and things within the City of
Clearwater.
In addition, the proposed Ordinance will be updated to reflect five existing parks
including Bayshore trail, North Betty Lane Neighborhood Park, Lake Chataqua
Equestrian Park & Nature Preserve, McLennan Circle Park and Rainbow Drive
Park and one new park, the Mercado. All five of the existing parks will be closed
Sunset to Sunrise (open Sunrise to Sunset) while the Mercado will be closed
between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Finally, the proposed Ordinance will remove
the Holt Avenue Property as that land area has been incorporated into the Phillip
Jones Park.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the name and operating hours modifications support several
Strategic Plan Objectives, including:
1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands,
environmental resources, and historic features through systematic
management efforts.
1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities,
and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment,
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cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
3.1: Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that
empower community pride and belonging.
3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development
standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
Ordinance 9806-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve amendments to the
Clearwater Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Article II, Section
22.24, to correct the name of McKay Playfield to McKay Park;
change the operating hours of McKay Park from closed between
sunset to sunrise to closed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; add
six parks (Mercado, Bayshore Trail, North Betty Lane
Neighborhood Park, Lake Chataqua Equestrian Park and Nature
Preserve, McLennan Circle Park and Rainbow Drive Park);
remove one park (Holt Avenue); and pass Ordinance 9806-24 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton, Councilmember
Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
7.3 Approve a Community Aesthetic Features Agreement (CAFA) between the City of
Clearwater and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a local identification
marker on a new pedestrian overpass bridge at the SR 60 and Courtney Campbell
Causeway Trail east of Bayshore Boulevard in the amount of$15,000.00, adopt
Resolution 24-14, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent).
As City of Clearwater redevelops and grows, opportunities arise to increase
public recognition and community pride in the city. Branding and wayfinding
enhancements to transportation facilities and infrastructure are important
components of these goals and serve to guide customers and visitors to their
destinations. The pedestrian overpass, at the SR60 Courtney Campbell
Causeway Trail, to be constructed by FDOT, offers the opportunity for aesthetic
lighting features and branding.
The City is proposing identification aesthetic features affixed to the new
overpass when constructed. As shown in the Community Aesthetic Features
Agreement (CAFA), the sign will feature the city logo with the tag line "Bright and
Beautiful, Bay to Beach" underneath.
March 18, 2024, City Council approved a Locally Funded Agreement (LFA)
between FDOT, and the City of Clearwater to fund $750,000 for the
construction of aesthetic features on the SR 60 (Gulf to Bay
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Boulevard/Courtney Campbell Causeway) Pedestrian Overpass from Courtney
Campbell Trail to Bayshore Trail and approved a Maintenance Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) for the maintenance of the pedestrian bridge, including
aesthetic features on the SR 60 (Gulf to Bay Boulevard/Courtney Campbell
Causeway) Pedestrian Overpass (Bridge) from Courtney Campbell Trail to
Bayshore Trail.
The city will be responsible for maintenance, as established in the previous
LFA. The CAFA requires payment of$15,000.00 deposit to restore the
right-of-way to its original condition, if needed.
By passing Resolution 24-14, City Council is approving the CAFA and the
information contained within. Architectural plans, Exhibit A of the CAFA, show
renderings on pages 48 and 55 of 60.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3157572-581000-93618 $15,000
Funds are available in Capital Improvement Project 315-93618, Misc. Parks &
Recreation Contract Services, which is funded by General Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Objectives 2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment,
cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events; and 3.2: Preserve
community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code
compliance, and targeted revitalization.
Resolution 24-14 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a Community
Aesthetic Features Agreement (CAFA) between the City of
Clearwater and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
for a local identification marker on a new pedestrian overpass
bridge at the SR 60 and Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail east
of Bayshore Boulevard in the amount of $15,000.00, adopt
Resolution 24-14, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton, Councilmember
Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9791-24 on second reading, amending the Community Development
Code clarifying definitions for artwork and murals (applicable citywide) and modifying
window signage standards in Downtown.
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Ordinance 9791-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to adopt Ordinance 9791-24 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Vice Mayor Allbritton, Councilmember Cotton, Councilmember
Mannino and Councilmember Teixeira
9. City Manager Reports - None.
10. City Attorney Reports - None.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmembers reviewed recent and upcoming events.
Vice Mayor Allbritton said long-time community activist, Anne Garris,
passed away in November and offered his condolences to the family.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor - None.
13. Adjourn
Attest
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Mayor
City of
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