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City Council Agenda
Location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Date: 12/6/2007- 6 :00 PM
Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to speak, please wait to be recognized, then state your
name and address. Persons speaking before the City Council shall be limited to three (3) minutes unless
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available. Kindly refrain from using beepers, cellular telephones and other distracting devices during the
meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
4.1 Going for Green, Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Clearwater - USF Students
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4.2 Clearwater Veterans Appreciation Day Certificates - Bob Swick. Certificates to be presented to City
Manager, Mayor, and Council.
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4.3 We Care Fund - Jim Geary
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4.4 Turkey Trot - Kevin Dunbar, Parks and Recreation
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4.5 State of the City Presentation
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the October 1,2007 Special Meeting and the November 15,2007 City Council
Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
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6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7.Administrative Public Hearings
- Presentation of issues by City staff
- Statement of case by applicant or representative (5 min.)
- Council questions
- Comments in support or opposition (3 min. per speaker or 10 min
maximum as spokesperson for others that have waived their time)
- Council questions
- Final rebuttal by applicant or representative (5 min.)
- Council disposition
7.1 Approve the City of Clearwater FY 2006-2007 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
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8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 7887-07 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is
1474 Sandy Lane together with the abutting right of way, into the corporate limits of the city and
redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
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8.2 Adopt Ordinance 7888-07 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office
address is 1474 Sandy Lane, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban.
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8.3 Adopt Ordinance 7889-07 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain
real property whose post office address is 1474 Sandy Lane, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater,
as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
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8.4 Adopt Ordinance 7893-07 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is
1404 Satsuma Street, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to
include said addition.
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8.5 Adopt Ordinance 7894-07 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office
address is 1404 Satsuma Street, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low.
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8.6 Adopt Ordinance 7895-07 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain
real property whose post office address is 1404 Satsuma Street, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
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8.7 Adopt Ordinance 7896-07 on second reading, vacating the 30 foot right of way of Hart Street lying
between Block 3, Jones Subdivision of Nicholson's Addition to Clearwater Harbor and Block 3, Hart's
Second Addition to the Town of Clearwater, subject to a drainage and utility easement which is retained
over the full width thereof.
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8.8 Adopt Ordinance 7899-07 on second reading, amending Chapter 33, Section 33.028, Code of Ordinances,
relating to rental charges to include market surveys of local area marinas, not just municipal marinas when
comparing rates.
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8.9 Continue to January 17,2007 second reading of Ordinance No. 7835-07, making amendments to the
Community Development Code by amending Article 2, Zoning Districts; amending Article 3,
Development Standards; amending Article 4, Development Review and Other Procedures; Amending
Article 8, Definitions and Rules of Construction.
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City Manager Reports
9. Consent Agenda
9.1 Appoint Dan Carpenter to fill Frederick I. Ziegler's remaining two year term as a Trustee of the
Clearwater Firefighters' Supplemental Trust Fund in accordance with Sec. 175.061 of the Florida State
Statutes. (consent)
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9.2 Approve participation by the Clearwater Public Library System in the new county-wide Library
Automation System to be managed by the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, approve the Hosting
Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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9.3 Approve renewal of a three year lease agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Civil Air Patrol
SER FL153, an auxiliary of the United States Air Force, for use of City property at the Clearwater
Airpark, 1000 N. Hercules Avenue, Clearwater in consideration of one dollar ($1.00)and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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9.4 Approve acceptance of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) vehicle
that will be purchased by the City of Tampa through its Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant.
(consent)
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9.5 Approve a contract (purchase order) for $116,450.00 to Broyhill Inc. of Dakota City, NE for the purchase
of one new Broyhill Load-N-Pack Model 80-HD Refuse Collection Vehicle in accordance with Sec. 2.564
(l)(d), Code of Ordinances, authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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9.6 Reappoint J an Regulski and appoint Elizabeth O'Brien to the Library Advisory Board with the term
expiring on December 31, 2011. (consent)
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9.7 Appoint Herbert W. LcLachlan as the citizen representative to the Pension Investment Committee for a
two year term. (consent)
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9.8 Reappoint Linda S. Damsky and Robert A. Freedman to the Sister Cities Advisory Board with the term
expiring on December 31, 2011. (consent)
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Miscellaneous Reports and Items
10. City Attorney Reports
10.1 Adopt Resolution 07-33, requiring members of the Clearwater Housing Authority to file Financial
Disclosure statements under Section 112.3144, Florida Statutes.
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11. City Manager Verbal Reports
11.1 City Manager Verbal Reports
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12. Council Discussion Items
12.1 Traffic Mini-Circle at Grove and Lake
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13. Other Council Action
13.1 Marine Aquarium Funding Request
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14. Adjourn
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Going for Green, Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Clearwater - USF Students
SUMMARY:
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 1
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Enhancing Urban Sustainability in
Clearwater, Florida
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Edited and Introduction by Robert Brinkmann
Chapters by
Josh Birky
John Connaughton
Margaret Embry
Johan Gonzalez
Michelle Harmling
Sandra Kling
Nick Noreika
Jack O'Connor
Sarah Schlosser-Kelly
Danielle Sobczak
Barbara Stalbird
Naimish Upadhyay
lfetayo Venner
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Table of Contents
Introduction by Robert Brinkmann .........................................................1
Part I. Green Cities Initiatives
Chapter 1 Inventory of the Sustainable Initiatives of the City of Clearwater
by:N aimish Upadhyay ............................................................................4
Chapter 2 Florida Green City Certification: initial assessment by:
Sarah Schlosser-Kelly.......................................................................... .11
Chapter 3 Stakeholder Engagement Report by: Sandra Kling.........................21
Chapter 4 The Role of Education in the Goal of Sustain ability by: Barbara
Stall>irci.............................................................................................32
Part II. Innovative New Projects
Chapter 4. The Clearwater Solar Park by: Margaret Embry...........................42
Chapter 5. Clearwater Community Garden Initiative by: Josh Birky................52
Chapter 6. Adopt-A-Pond by: Michelle Harmeling.......................................61
Chapter 7. Sustainable Wastewater Residuals Treatment by: Nick Noreika........71
Part III. Transportation
Chapter 8. Analysis of Vehicle Ecology and Economics by: John Connaughton....82
Chapter 9. Sustainable Options for Travelers to Clearwater by: Johan Gonzalez...93
Chapter 10. A Bicycle Sharing Program for the City of Clearwater: getting people
out oftheir cars and into a greener city by: Danielle Sobczak..........................l04
Part IV. Energy and Buildings
Chapter 11. Energy Management by: Ifetayo Venner...................................114
Chapter 12. Sustainable Building Initatives by: Jack O'Connor......................124
Summary. Robert Brinkmann..... ......... ....................... ..... ......... ......... ....135
Appendices-in enclosed CD or following the last page within the PDF version.
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Introduction
In the summer of 2007, I was contacted by members of the Clearwater Environmental
Advisory Board (EAB) to ascertain whether or not there was any interest on the part of
the Department of Geography and the Environmental Science and Policy Program to
partner on a review of how Clearwater can move ahead in green initiatives. The Board
brought to my attention the Mayor's commitment to the Governor's initiative on climate
change, the Council of Mayor's statement on climate protection, and the city's overall
strong record on environmental issues, particularly storm water.
The timing was perfect. The University of South Florida was recently ranked as one of
eight public universities in the United States by the Carnegie Foundation as "Engaged"
with its community. Our Department, which includes Geography, Environmental
Science and Policy, and Urban and Regional Planning undergraduate and graduate
programs, is very active with community projects. Thus, this project is a perfect example
of the type of partnerships that can exist between a university and a community.
I want to stress the importance of this project to the future of Florida. Our state is at a
crossroads. The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world. With
much of our state at risk from sea level rise, we need to pay close attention to how we can
make our state more sustainable.
In this technical report, you will find the work completed by thirteen graduate students
over the course of one semester who were given the task of looking at Clearwater within
the context of urban sustainability. Each student prepared three proposals for research
that were shared with the EAB and some city employees for review. Comments were
returned to me for review and I selected one project for each student.
The final reports of their work are divided into four sections. Part I focuses on where the
City is in its green initiatives. Three of these four papers examine what the city has done,
what needs to be done to achieve' green city' status, and on the ideas of stakeholders.
The fourth paper focuses on sustainability education within the city. The student who
wrote this report also produced six short sustainability videos that will be seen on
Seaview, Clearwater's public education channel.
Part II focuses on innovative new sustainability projects the city could undertake to move
forward as a green city. Many cities across the country have done amazing things with
urban sustainability and these projects provide some ideas for city leaders. Students
examined the development of a solar energy park, innovative approaches to manage
sewage, the development of community gardens, and an adopt-a pond program to
promote storm water and ecosystem improvement.
Part III focuses on a perennial problem in urban sustainability-transportation. In this
section, one paper examines various electronic car fleet alternatives, including low speed
vehicles and hybrids; another paper examines how to reduce the amount of carbon
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produced to get tourists from airports to the beaches; and the final paper focuses on how
Clearwater can reduce cars in tourist areas through a bike rental program.
Finally, Part IV examines energy reduction and green buildings. One paper examines the
City's use of electricity and programs that can be used to reduce energy consumption
through an energy management system and the other paper looks at green buildings.
Each student was restricted in the amount they could write in this report (ten pages). So,
you will see as you read through each report that there are referrals to appendices. I can
assure you that the appendices provide a tremendous amount of bibliographic information
and many valuable resources. If you received a paper copy of this report, the appendices
and bibliographic materials are in the attached CD.
I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the City of Clearwater on this project. I
am especially grateful for the assistance of so many city workers, citizens, and
stakeholders. I want to thank the members ofthe City's Environmental Advisory Board
for their advice and assistance on many aspects of this project. I particularly want to
thank Mr. Ed Chesney, the City's Environmental Manager.
In closing, it is truly an inspiration to work with so many people in the city who believe
in moving forward on urban sustainability. Clearwater can be a national leader in this
area and I hope that this report is the start of a long-term partnership between the City of
Clearwater and the University of South Florida.
Robert Brinkmann, Ph.D.
Professor
Chair, Department of Geography
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Part I Green City Initiatives
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Chapter 1
Inventorying the Sustainable Initiatives of City of Clearwater
N aimish Upadhyay
Executive Summary
The City of Clearwater has embarked on a journey to becoming a sustainable,
'green' city. At this point in time, it is of prime importance for the City and the
community as a whole to know where they stand regarding their sustainable performance,
and decide what they need to achieve in the future. Creating a: comprehensive inventory
of all sustainable initiatives undertaken by the City to date is the first step in this
direction. Carrying out such an exercise has multiple benefits: the results help identify
successes, shortcomings and possibilities for improvement. Additionally, an inventory
will help the City move forward with the application procedure for the Florida Green
Building Coalition, Inc.'s 'Green City Certification' and can serve as basis for a long
term sustainability strategy for the future. The aim of this paper is to initialize the
inventory process and outline its design and implementation stages. The paper also
includes initial results from the cursory survey, points out some potential barriers to
achieving the goals of sustainable development, and provides recommendations for the
future.
Background and Project Overview
The concept of sustainability has become a key idea in national and international
discussions following publication of the Brundtland Report by the World Commission on
Environment and Development in 1987. It envisaged sustainable development as a means
by which the global system would satisfy "the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (Eaton and
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others, 2007). More recently, sustainability has been the subject of renewed interest and
debate in the context of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in
Johannesburg, where the strapline "People, Planet, Prosperity" was adopted to reflect the
requirement that sustainable development implies the balancing of economic and social
development with environmental protection (Eaton and others, 2007). For the first time in
history, there are as many people living in urban areas as outside ofthem and predictions
by the United Nations estimate that by 2030 over 60% of all people will live in cities
(UNCHS, 2001). Cities are also consuming three-quarters of the world's energy and
causing three-quarters of global pollution (Rogers, 1998). Central to the sustainability
debate must therefore be the increasing domination of cities and their hinterland regions
(Egger, 2006).
In the absence of federal direction, states and cities across the United States are
taking environmental stewardship into their own hands and undertaking many sustainable
initiatives. One of the major initiatives is the U.S. Council of Mayors' Climate Protection
Agreement, which has been signed by six hundred mayors across the nation as of July
2007 (including the Mayor of Clearwater, Florida) and is the only climate protection
agreement of its kind in this country (The United States Conference of Mayors, 2007).
Furthermore, the Governor of the State of Florida has taken frontline position in the green
movement by passing various executive orders addressing the problem of greenhouse gas
emissions and global climate change (Governor of the State of Florida: Executive Orders
Archives, 2007). Against this backdrop, the City of Clearwater, hereafter referred to as
'the City', has committed to strive for sustainability and address many issues associated
with the U.S. Council of Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement.
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This project focuses on planning and implementing an inventory of all the
sustainable initiatives undertaken by the City thus far. The entire work is done in context
of the Governor's Executive Orders on climate change and the Mayor's commitments,
with the Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. 's, (FGBC) Green City Certification
Application Tool being used as a guideline for inventory (Florida Green Building
Coalition, undated). The work will proceed in collaboration with two other distinct
projects: developing a Stakeholder Engagement Plan and the initial application work for
FGBC's Green City Certification.
Sustainability Plan Development
A brief review of the sustainability path adopted by some of the more popular
'Green Cities' in the U.S. show that many have developed a well-defined strategy
document at the onset of their efforts. Such a 'Roadmap to Sustainability' typically
includes defining sustainability within the context of the city, their achievements so far,
future goals and objectives with specific time-frames, strategies to meet these goals and
means to evaluate their performance. The City of Clearwater has already undertaken
multiple sustainability initiatives during the past few years across various administrative
departments. Creating an inventory is not only a good stock-taking exercise at this
juncture, but will also help the City recognize their achievements and design future
strategies.
This inventory project was accomplished through accessing existing City
databases and collecting pertinent information from various City departments. Some of
the data is available on the official City web site, but the majority if it was collected by
means of department-specific questionnaires (see Appendix A). These questionnaires ask
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for inputs on current and past sustainable practices, suggestions on potential actions and
on ways to 'green' existing programs. The joint survey with two other projects also
included department-specific checklists of 'Green Initiatives' as prescribed by the FGBC
as well as a section for listing any external (non-City) stakeholders that might want to be
involved in the process. The City departments were requested to supply relevant
documentation in support to their claims on the surveys. Though outside the scope of this
project, the data so obtained should be compiled into a single city-wide database and
analyzed to gauge overall performance. An important finding would be the extent to
which the City fulfills the FGBC criteria, and what more needs to be done in order to
qualify for the Green City designation.
Sustainability Plan Implementation
The first step in the inventory process was to study the City government, its
structure and various divisions/departments in order to get familiar with the
administrative system and to design the surveys appropriately. The next step was
preparing the survey, which contained detailed questionnaires for sixteen city divisions:
Development and Neighborhood Services, Economic Development and Housing,
Engineering (Environmental and Stormwater Management), Engineering (specifically
related to Jolley Trolley), Fire Rescue and Police, Human Resources, Marine and
Aviation, Parks and Recreation, Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center,
Planning, Public Communications, Public Services, Public Utilities, Solid Waste, Office
of City Manager/Department Heads and Clearwater Gas Company. The FGBC's criteria
for Green City Certification were assimilated into these questionnaires. Care was taken to
keep the survey format user-friendly and easy to understand, thereby requiring precise,
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short answers in order to limit the respondents' time and assist with data integration.
Thereafter, all the questionnaires were combined into a single document and sent
electronically to the City Manager for distribution to individual departments. The
expectation was that the questionnaires would be answered quickly and efficiently if
distributed via the top-down official route. The respondents were given a week's time to
return completed questionnaires owing to the time constraint imposed by the project
completion deadline.
The time constraint imposed by the project deadline was a major barrier. Even
though the project schedule allowed for proper design and dissemination of the
questionnaires, there was not enough time to allow City personnel to respond. Therefore,
the lack of responses limited the analysis of the data.
A major incentive for moving ahead with the remainder of the survey is that the
creation of such an inventory provides the groundwork needed to obtain the FGBC
certification for which the City has expressed interest. The results may also bring a sense
of achievement and pride among all the City stakeholders. Additionally, the inventory
information can be used for marketing purposes: for example, to 'sell' Clearwater as a
'green' holiday destination to potential tourists. The inventory project requires minimal
funding, since it involves only the review, documentation and summarization of past and
current sustainable programs and initiatives. The only major input required is the time
that designated personnel in each department would need to collect, document and
furnish the required data. Among the key players in the process are the City Manager and
other upper-level administrative officials who may need to coordinate the efforts. This
coordination will help all those involved to maintain focus, while assisting the heads of
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each department in motivating their staff to perform the critical groundwork required for
a successful inventory.
Results and Future Recommendations
Out of the sixteen City divisions that were sent the questionnaires, only six
responded before the project deadline. These were the Human Resources, Engineering,
Police, Solid Waste/General Services, Planning and the Public Utilities departments.
Some of the major sustainable programs put into practice by these departments include a
reclaimed water utility, use of water conservation devices, coastal cleanup program, flood
plain restoration projects, use of LED traffic lights, recycling and reuse practices, exotic
and invasive species control and creation of a wetland atlas. A full list of sustainable
initiatives undertaken by each of these six departments is provided in Appendix B. The
performance of the departments against the sustainability criteria as prescribed by the
FGBC is provided in Appendix C.
A cursory view of the data obtained so far indicates that sustainable performance
varies across the departments and the initiatives that have been undertaken so far, though
commendable, seem uncoordinated and random. The results also indicate that the City, as
a whole, lacks a dedicated, comprehensive policy on sustainability.
The implications of this exercise go far beyond the creation of a tabulated
inventory document. It can be viewed as an opportunity for the City to take stock of its
accomplishments, identify their deficiencies and to assist with decisions on future
policies and actions. In addition, this ground-work will help the City move ahead with the
application process for the FGBC's Green City Certification. The FGBC criteria can be
used as a benchmark to assess the sustainability performance of the City. Achieving the
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'Gold' Standard is a recommended goal for the City. The next steps would be to involve
all the stakeholders and create a roadmap to sustainability - defining long-term goals,
objectives, strategies and evaluation methodologies. Hopefully, this present exercise will
work as a catalyst in motivating the City to become a truly sustainable community.
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Chapter 2
Florida Green City Certification: Initial Assessment
Sarah Schlosser-Kelly
Executive Summary
Recognition for becoming one of only nine municipalities in the State of Florida
to be certified "green" by the Florida Green Building Coalition is definitely something to
be proud of ("FGBC"). Through examination of current city practices and extensive
communication between city departments, it was determined that the City of Clearwater
currently qualifies to receive the silver level certification. This paper aims to outline the
purpose and direction needed to achieve the silver level certification. The major goals of
this paper are to research the current standing of the City of Clearwater relative to
certification standards and provide recommendations on future courses of action.
Project Overview
The primary goal of this project was to begin the research needed to achieve the
Florida Green Building Coalition's (FGBC) Green City Certification for the City of
Clearwater, hereafter referred to as 'the City'. The project also compared the City's
current efforts with the certification standards. This certification serves to gain
recognition and publicity for the city along with increased internal communication,
implementation of money saving practices, and efficient risk and asset management.
Those entities awarded certification are setting an example by being outstanding
environmental stewards. Through the certification, the FGBC hopes, "that successful
local governments will create and enforce landscape codes that help preserve natural
Florida ecosystems, conserve water, create pedestrian-friendly environments, and follow
green policies throughout their own organization in everything from ball field
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maintenance to in-house recycling" (Designation Standard, pg 7). The certification can
also assist local governments in quantifying their impact of implementing green practices
(i.e. gallons of water saved, tons of recycled materials, tons of carbon dioxide emissions).
The FGBC is a non-profit, membership-based organization "dedicated to
improving the built environment" whose mission is "to provide a statewide Green
Building program with environmental and economic benefits" ("FGBC").
One of the major goals of the Florida Green Local Government Standard
(FGLGS) is to bring together entities that are looking to incorporate green solutions, to
not only local issues, but also statewide issues. This type of integration provides
additional opportunities to increase energy efficiency, reduce pollution, and make
improvements to the environment, while increasing the local government's operational
efficiency, providing better customer service, and expanding public acceptance.
Specifically for the City, the implementation of this certification may increase eco-
tourism, increase water quality, reduce landfill inputs, and lower government operating
costs, among many other potential benefits.
The evaluation needed for the FGLGS certification examines the following broad
categories: 1) internal environmental practices, 2) ordinances and incentives that
encourage sustainable practices, and 3) internal and external environmental education.
The certification looks to pull from existing programs that the City may be involved in
along with presenting new ideas. Existing programs within the City include the Florida
Main Street Designation and Tree City USA. Certification criteria that are outside of
existing City programs include the development of a local Government Water Reduction
Plan and the offering of incentives to local green business.
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There are seven main steps to completing the certification process. They are as
follows: 1) learn about the FGLGS; 2) designate an office, department, or individual as a
Project Coordinator; 3) determine what criteria apply to the local government; 4) conduct
a local government assessment review in cooperation with all applicable departments; 5)
compile all information from the review to determine where the local government
currently stands in relation to the standard; 6) schedule an implementation meeting to
outline the path to certification; 7) submit the final application and all necessary
documentation to the FGBC for evaluation (Designation Standard, pg 4).
The assessment for receiving the certification provides 19 categories under which
criteria are listed (Appendix A). The categories are as follows: Administration,
Agriculture and Extension Service, Building and Development, Economic Development
and Tourism, Emergency Management and Public Safety, Energy Utility, Housing and
Human Services, Human Resources, Information Services, Natural Resource
Management/Environmental Protection, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning,
Ports and Marinas, Property AppraiserlTax Collector, Public Transportation, Public
Works and Engineering, School Board, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater.
Eliminated from further examination are the extension service, the school board, and the
property appraiser/tax collector offices since they operate outside of the City and are thus
not applicable to the City's application. .
From this assessment, a point total value is calculated based on the number of
practices/procedures that the City is currently doing (Appendix A). The total number of
points achievable for the City is 291 (also referred to as the Maximum Applicable
Points), of which, 0-20% must be achieved to be "Registered" as a Green City. This
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designation requires that a filed statement of intent, along with the application, state that
the City intends to achieve "Silver" certification within the next three years. Additionally,
any "Registered" municipality must submit an annual report indicated the progress that
has been made towards achieving the certification. Achieving "Silver" certification is
receiving a total of 20-40% of 291 points, "Gold" is by receiving 41-60% of the
maximum applicable points, and finally, "Platinum" certification is the City attaining 61-
100% of the maximum applicable points. Thorough documentation is required for all the
practices for which the City claims points. The Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
Green Local Governments Reference Guide (Appendix B) provides examples of
appropriate documentation.
Results of the Initial Assessment
This section of the paper, divided into the seventeen (17) categories by which
examination of the City is performed, aims to determine where they currently stand in
relation to the certification criteria. See the certification application in Appendix A for the
list of the questions asked of each department.
Administration- In this category, only data applicable to the Planning Department
were received, from which, four (4) out of fifty-nine (59) possible points (7%) were
obtained by the provision of green building education to government staff and the
maintenance of a group to coordinate current and future green activities.
Building and Development- Of a possible thirty-nine (39) points, only four (4)
were obtained (10.3%) in this category. The City receiving one (1) point for each of the
following: requiring mitigation of wetland habitats, enactment/enforcement of a tree
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preservation/land-clearing ordinance, enactment of a landscaping ordinance for new
construction, and the enactment of a septic system replacement ordinance.
Economic Development and Tourism-In this section, only data applicable to the
Planning Department were received. Of a possible nine (9) points, two (2) points (22.2%)
were received for obtaining the Florida Main Street designation and the development of a
historic preservation ordinance.
Emergency Management and Public Safety- Of an applicable twelve (12) points,
six (6) were received (50%), with two (2) points attributed to the use of green fleets.
Energy Utility (Clearwater Gas) - While no responses were received from this
department, according to the City's website, utility customers can pay their bill online.
One (1) point was applied to the application for offering this service. Another point for
their use of recycled bill envelopes gets this category 11.1 % of the maximum applicable
points.
Housing and Human Services- No responses were received. Under the assumption
that no actions are being taken, zero (0) points were obtained in this section of the
application.
Human Resources- Ofa possible nine (9) points, only one (1) point was received
(11.1 %), which was for giving away re-usable water bottles during the Employee Health
Fair.
Information Services- Replies for two of the seven questions were received in this
section. Two (2) points for the development of environmental education on the City's
website/local television station and the enactment of local government policy requiring
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that computers/ancillary equipment are off when not in use for a total of28.6% of the
maximum applicable points.
Natural Resource Management/Environmental Protection- Of the fifteen (15)
points applicable in this category, thirteen (13) points (86.7%) were obtained. These
points were achieved by a variety of activities including implementation of plans to
remove exotic/nuisance species in public lands, maintaining membership with the Florida
Local Environmental Resource Agencies, Inc. (FLERA), and the enactment of car wash
standards.
Parks and Recreation- This department did not provide any responses, but
according to the Blue Wave Campaign website, Clearwater maintains two Blue Wave
Certified beaches, Clearwater City Beach and Sand Key Park Beach. For each Blue Wave
beach, one (1) point is obtained, for a total of two (2) points (12.5%) in this category.
Planning and Zoning- Out of a possible fourteen (14) points, four (4) were
obtained (28.6%). These points were for maintaining a pedestrian/bicycle coordinator on
staff, encouraging mixed-use development, maintaining/reducing net impervious surface
area, and the organization of green building seminars/training for staff and elected
officials.
Ports and Marinas- No responses were received for this category, but according
to the Florida Clean Marina website, the Clearwater Municipal Marina has been under
this designation since 2000. For this, one (1) point was obtained, 25% of the maximum
applicable points in this category.
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Public Transportation - Even though the public transit system in the Clearwater
area operates through Pinellas County, there are items within the public transportation
category that apply to the City. These include the institution of bicycle and carpool
commuter assistant programs. No information was received regarding these items;
therefore, no points were obtained in this category.
Public Works and Engineering- A total of twenty-one (21) points were applicable
to this section. Nine (9) points (42.9%) were received for practices including the use of
LED traffic lights, street sweeping, and maintaining a certified arOOrist on the City staff.
Solid Waste- Out of a possible fifteen (15) points, eight (8) were received
(53.3%). These points were obtained through various procedures including the
development of a disaster management plan, provision of curbside recycling, and city
wide chemical/hazardous waste collection.
Water and Wastewater- Out of a possible eighteen (18) points, nine (9) were
received (50%). These points were obtained through a variety of activities including
creation of a reclaimed water infrastructure system, the conduction of energy audits at
treatment facilities, the water use rate structure being based on consumption, and
implementation of low flow fixture rebates.
Overall, the City appears to be in good standing to receive the "Silver" FGLGS
certification, achieving 67 of the 291 Maximum Applicable Points (23%) with their
current use of green strategies. This is not the final standing of the City, being based only
on the information received in the limited timeframe imposed by this project. Therefore,
if this assessment if followed up with further research and there is increased city
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department involvement more points may be received with the City's current sustainable
activities.
Recommendations
If the City decides that they would prefer not to do any additional research and are
happy with their standing as determined by this project, the City can submit the pre-
application form (Appendix C) along with the minimum required deposit of $500. Upon
submittal, a coordinator from the FGBC will be assigned to the City for assistance with
the final application process and questions during the compilation of the data required for
submittal with the application. The Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. Green Local
Governments Reference Guide (Appendix B) provides suggestions for the type of
documentation needed for each strategy for which points are claimed. Once this
information is complied and the final application form (Appendix D) is complete, it is
submitted to the FGBC fora final decision on certification. This certification is good for
a period of five years after which a new application must be submitted to retain
certification.
If the City feels that some of their current practices deserve credit but are not
touched upon in the application, they can submit a Standard Modification Form
(Appendix E) along with the final application. A separate form must be submitted for
each activity with an unlimited number of modification forms being allowed. The FGBC
will review the formes) and determine the amount of credit, if any, that will be awarded
for the activities.
If the City of Clearwater decides that they would like to increase their rank to
become a Gold Certified Local Government they will need an additional fifty-three (53)
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points. Through further research into City activities and increased departmental
participation, a portion ofthese points may be achievable through current City activities.
A total of thirty-five (35) additional points can be achieved by implementation of
multiple community and staff education programs including, but not limited to, a green
building awards program, use of informative billing (Clearwater Gas), posting of an air
quality index on the web, hosting boating education classes, and the provision of
information about alternative commuting on the web. Additional items by which
certification points can be achieved are discussed in more detail in the Florida Green
Building Coalition, Inc. Green Local Governments Reference Guide (Appendix B). The
FGBC website provides invaluable information about the certification process and
provides links to other websites for expended research. Furthermore, many professional
journals have published articles on the topic of green cities and urban sustainability.
Selections of these articles, which can be used for further research into sustainability, are
presented in Appendix F. This list is by no means exhaustive.
Although the results of this initial assessment indicate that the City may qualify
for the "Silver" FGLGS certification, many barriers to achieving the certification exist.
Increased communication is needed between the project coordinator, the City mayor, and
the departments/individuals responsible for providing the data requested. The financial
and time commitments needed to complete the certification process may also prove to be
barriers for success. A financial commitment from the City and possibly the community
are needed for both the application fee and any new personnel that may be hired. The
time required for compiling all the documentation can be extensive and, therefore, may
require a City employee be dedicated to the process. The City may want to consider
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hiring an upper-level intern or a temporary employee, just for this process. If the funding
for such a person is unavailable, it may be possible to utilize multiple current employees
by shifting their duties to allow for the time needed to complete the certification.
Additionally, it is recommended that a strict schedule be outlined and followed in order
to streamline the process. Finally, a continued commitment to sustainability and
maintaining the FGLGS certification are required. Since the certification is only valid for
five years, the process will need to be repeated to maintain certification past the initial
five years.
The information presented in this paper is more than just a means for obtaining
recognition. It is a powerful tool that promotes education and awareness of sustainable
practices. Only through continued communication and cooperation will the Green Local
Government certification truly become a success. This is really just the beginning to a
"greener" City of Clearwater and a more sustainable community.
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Chapter 3
Stakeholder Engagement Report
Sandra Kling
Executive Summary
In climate policy debates, citizen involvement is necessary because the successful
implementation of policy will require public consent and participation. Therefore,
current decision-making on sustainability and climate policy requires the integration of
stakeholder input into policy. This report presents a plan to engage key stakeholders in
the City of Clearwater (Clearwater) and summarizes stakeholder engagement activities
conducted to date.
Major stakeholders in Clearwater were identified and divided into two main
groups: Internal and External Stakeholders. Internal stakeholders include Clearwater
elected officials and government employees. External Stakeholders include residents,
external government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and businesses within
Clearwater.
Stakeholder engagement activities commenced in September 2007 and included
conducting a focus group meeting and surveying residential citizens and business owners.
Results of the focus group began to develop a vision of sustain ability. The majority of
the participants stated that Clearwater is moving away from sustain ability in the areas of
transportation, energy, the built environment, the natural environment, and food and
water supplies and that Clearwater is slowly moving towards sustainability in waste
management practices. Residents responding to the online surveys identified the major
concerns facing Clearwater to include traffic congestion, unsustainable development,
unsustainable population growth, and a lack of government response to these concerns.
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Residents indicated that the best way the city can improve sustainability is to lead by
example and to offer incentives to businesses and residences.
Clearwater should continue to engage both internal and external stakeholders to
develop a clear vision of sustainability and an action plan that supports that vision.
Project Definition
Governmental agencies have learned the importance of involving the public in
making environmental decisions (U.S. EPA, 2001; Hemmati, 2003; Durant et aI, 2004;
McPhail, 2002). In climate policy debates, citizen involvement is necessary because the
successful implementation of policy will require public consent and participation
(Kasemir, 2003). Therefore, current decision-making on sustainability and climate policy
requires the integration of stakeholder input into policy.
The purpose of this stakeholder report is to present a plan to engage key
stakeholders in Clearwater. The report contains a list of identified stakeholder groups in
Clearwater and summarizes stakeholder engagement activities conducted to date.
Stakeholder Engagement Plan Development
In order to develop a stakeholder engagement plan, the key stakeholders affected
by sustainability and climate policy were identified. Clearwater stakeholders can be
divided into two main groups: Internal and External Stakeholders. Internal stakeholders
include Clearwater elected officials and government employees. External Stakeholders
include residents, external government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and
businesses within Clearwater. The following section describes each key stakeholder
group and the initial plan to engage each group.
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Internal Stakeholders
Clearwater government is made up of elected officials and 24 city departments
(City of Clearwater website, undated). Each department was evaluated based on their
stated mission and current sustainability programs to determine their role in Clearwater's
sustainability goals. All city departments and employees are considered key stakeholders
in implementing citywide operational sustainability goals; however, selected departments
are considered key stakeholders for specific departmental and/or community
sustainability initiatives. Table 1 contains a compilation of the government departments,
mission statements, and a rationale for inclusion on the stakeholder list.
As a key stakeholder group, internal stakeholders should be engaged through
multiple approaches, including inventorying each department to determine current
sustainability programs, surveying employees to determine their opinions regarding
sustainability issues, providing educational training for employees, and conducting
brainstorming sessions to determine appropriate solutions in achieving sustainability.
External Stakeholders
External stakeholders can be divided into the following key stakeholder groups:
residential, non-governmental agencies, business, and external governmental agencies.
Residential
In 2006, the population of Clearwater was reported to be 107,742 residents (U.S.
Census website, undated). Clearwater has been subdivided into seven regional
neighborhood zones. Through the Clearwater's "Block-By-Block" Program, 56
neighborhood associations have been registered with the City. The engagement plan for
residents should include multiple approaches that include online and telephone surveys,
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focus group meetings, and in-depth working group meetings. Conducting preliminary
focus group meetings with the neighborhood association leaders would be an appropriate
first step to begin the engagement process throughout the city. In addition, public
announcements and citywide online or telephone surveys would be an effective method
to obtain residential input and, more importantly, to begin a dialogue with the public
regarding sustainability issues.
External Governmental Agencies
Several county, regional, state, and federal government agencies could also be
considered stakeholders, and a preliminary list of these agencies are identified in Table 2.
These agencies are considered to be external stakeholders due to their regulatory
oversight, guidance, educational mission, and funding opportunities. For example, the
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority would be considered a key stakeholder in visioning a
sustainable transportation policy. In addition, the Pinellas County School District could
assist in disseminating an educational initiative. External government agencies should be
invited as appropriate during the sustainability process.
Non-Governmental Organizations
Numerous non-governmental agencies (NGOs) exist in Clearwater that should be
engaged during the sustainability process. Each stakeholder typically has a unique
position regarding sustainability within Clearwater. An appropriate strategy to engage
these groups is to hold stakeholder meetings with selected NGOs to ascertain their
position, gather input on solutions, and determine if a mutual partnership would be
appropriate. A preliminary listing ofNGOs that serve Clearwater, including
environmental, social, sectarian, and educational organizations, is included in Table 2.
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Business
Clearwater has two Chambers of Commerce: the Regional Clearwater Chamber of
Commerce, with over 1,700 members, and the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce,
with over 290 members. Engaging business should begin by inviting chamber members
to complete a survey and attend stakeholder meetings. This can be accomplished by
identifying major business sectors, such as restaurants, lodging, small retail stores, chain
retail stores, professional services, service providers (for example, energy and fuel
stations), and light industrial. Not all businesses are members of the Chamber of
Commerce; therefore, additional attempts to invite participation should be made through
media announcements and by referrals. A preliminary listing of business stakeholders
are identified in Table 2.
Stakeholder Engagement Plan Implementation
Stakeholder engagement is required at all stages in the decision-making process.
F or this project, stakeholder engagement began in September 2007 and included
conducting a focus group meeting, surveying, and interviewing both internal and external
stakeholders. This section outlines the preliminary engagement activities conducted to
date.
Internal Stakeholder Questionnaire
To begin engaging internal stakeholders (i.e., city employees), a written
questionnaire was created and submitted to each department head. The questionnaire was
designed to gather input on current sustainability programs, historic programs, and
planned programs. In addition, each department was asked to provide input regarding
potential sustainability initiatives. As of the publication of this report, only a few
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departments have responded to the request. Once all the questionnaires are received, the
questionnaires should be evaluated and follow-up interviews and meetings conducted.
The information gathered from this phase should be summarized in a City-wide
sustainability action plan.
Interview Summary
Specific organizations were identified for targeted interviewing in the previous
section. As of the publication of this report, one key interview was conducted with the
Pinellas County Bushnell Center for Urban Sustainability. The goal of the interview was
to obtain information on Pinellas County's sustainability programs and to determine how
the County and City of Clearwater could partner in future sustainability efforts. In
summary, the County has experience in implementing a sustainability program and is
willing to provide guidance to Clearwater. In addition, the County has suggested co-
launching sustainability initiatives (e.g., green building ordinances). The interview
record is included in Appendix A.
Business Survey
Anonymous online surveys were developed using www.survevmonkev.com to
engage businesses in Clearwater. One online survey was emailed to businesses registered
with both Chambers of Commerce. In addition, the "Innkeepers of Clearwater Beach"
monthly meeting on October 17, 2007 was attended to gather stakeholder input from the
hotel business sector, and the hotel group was invited to complete the hotel-specific
survey. To date, one general business survey and five hotel surveys have been
completed. A summary report of the completed business and hotel online surveys is
included in Appendix B.
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Residential Survey
An anonymous online survey was developed using www.survevmonkev.com to
engage the citizens of Clearwater. The residential survey was emailed to over 100
residences identified from the neighborhood association member list and from the
Clearwater's Citizens Academy Program. The purpose of the online survey was to
determine residential concerns, behaviors, and future vision regarding sustainability. To
date, 25 surveys have been completed. A summary report of the completed online
surveys is included in Appendix B.
Focus Group Meeting
On November 7, 2007, a focus group meeting was conducted at the downtown
Clearwater Library to begin a dialogue with the community regarding sustainability
issues. Over 100 residents and targeted non-governmental organization representatives
were invited to attend the meeting, of which 21 were present. A brief presentation on the
topic of sustainability and climate change were provided to the participants, followed by
a visioning exercise. A lack of a clear vision is one "blunder" that governments make in
advancing sustainability (Doppelt, 2003). Participants provided their vision of a
sustainable Clearwater, specifically in the following categories: transportation, energy,
built environment, natural environment, food and water supply, and waste management.
Participants were then asked to vote on whether they thought Clearwater is currently
moving away from, stagnated, or moving towards sustainability. Participants provided a
list of challenges or barriers that would affect the success of implementing a
sustainability policy. Lastly, participants were asked to provide input on specific
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Key Findings
Review of online surveys indicates that participants think the three major
concerns facing Clearwater are traffic congestion, a loss of natural habitat, and
unsustainable population growth (Figure 1). Only two categories did not receive a
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believe that the government should lead by example and offer incentives to residents and
businesses to promote sustainable practices.
Focus group participants provided input on their vision of a sustainable
Clearwater. The information provided is summarized below.
Energy
Clearwater would have fewer automobiles and increase safe, affordable, and
efficient multi-modal transportation options, to include rail, bus, bicycle, and
water. The trans ortation s stem would be efficient! linked to the re ion.
Clearwater would utilize many clean energy sources, including solar, bio-fuels,
tidal, nuclear, wind, and natural gas. Clearwater would depend less on oil and
coal sources and more on clean energy, and energy efficiency would be
maximized.
Transportation
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Environment
Clearwater would have attractive neighborhoods and commercial areas with
mixed use. The built environment would use more natural construction materials
that utilize natural cool in and heatin .
Natural Clearwater would have more green space with more trees and natural, native
Environment habitats. Maintenance of the natural landscape will utilize organic fertilizers.
Life Support Clearwater would have more locally grown food and water. Water sources may
(Food and Water) include desalinization, rainwater, reclaimed water, and retention onds.
Waste Clearwater would have an efficient recycling system for business and residents
Management with an emphasis on education.
*These statements were compiled for presentation purposes. The researcher recommends formalizing a
Sustainability Vision during future stakeholder meetings.
Participants voted on whether they thought Clearwater was moving away,
stagnated, or moving towards sustainability. As shown in Figure 2, participants felt that
Clearwater was moving away from sustainability in all categories except waste
management. Transportation obtained the
Figure 2. Is Clearwater Moving Toward Sustain ability?
Lastly, participants were asked what
most votes, followed by the built
environment for areas that are farthest from
the vision of sustainability.
barriers stand in the way of realizing the
vision. Participants' answers included greed, ignorance, over-development,
unwillingness to change, and a lack of a clear written vision.
Recommendations
Based on preliminary survey data and the results from the focus group meeting,
the following is recommended to continue internal and external stakeholder engagement
to develop a sustainability action plan.
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Internal Stakeholder Recommendations
1. Compile the remaining citywide questionnaires and upon analysis,
conduct follow-up interviews and meetings.
2. Conduct anonymous on-line surveying with the purpose of measuring
employee knowledge, behaviors, and opinions on a variety of
sustainability issues. Anonymity would be used to encourage open
and honest input from city employees.
3. Conduct initial and follow-up departmental meetings as well as
department heads. The purpose of the meetings would be to develop a
sustainability vision and determine appropriate actions to accomplish
the vision. Working groups should meet regularly thereafter to
monitor progress.
4. Summarize internal stakeholder progress into a formal report (i.e.,
questionnaires, surveys, and meetings). The summary of activities
might be included as part of a City-wide sustainability action plan.
5. Encourage all departments and employees to provide innovative
solutions to support sustainability. Ensure that all ideas are
documented and analyzed. A variety of approaches would work here,
including anonymous suggestion boxes and contests between
departments.
External Stakeholder Recommendations
1. Conduct a statistically valid survey of residents and businesses to
determine their sustainability knowledge, practices, and vision. This
infonnation should be used to calculate a baseline for which to measure
progress towards sustainability. (Note: The survey conducted as part of
this study was used for preliminary purposes only and is not statistically
valid.)
2. Continue to interview key stakeholder groups; include non-governmental
agencies, business sector groups, and external government agencies.
3. Conduct focus group meetings in each of the seven neighborhood zones to
build consensus on a sustainability vision and formulate an action plan.
Follow up meetings would be appropriate to monitor the effectiveness of
the initiatives, as well as continue to brainstorm innovative solutions to
improve sustainability.
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In conclusion, Clearwater residents appear to have major concerns regarding
sustainability and have indicated that society has been moving away from sustainability.
Critical challenges exist as society transitions towards sustainable development, including
linking policy with stakeholder participation (Swart, et aI2002). However, engaging
stakeholders produces universally applicable, credible, and technically superior results in
transitioning towards sustainability (Richards and Dickson, 2007).
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Chapter 4
The Role of Education in the Goal of Sustain ability
Barbara Stalbird
Executive Summary
The City of Clearwater and its residents are taking the first steps toward becoming
a sustainable society. The consumer who selects a recycled paper product at the
supermarket or who rejects a product because it is over-packaged is taking a positive
step. The corporation that alters its manufacturing process to reduce waste and save
energy is also taking positive action. This process of change is gathering momentum
across the nation and around the world. Despite the encouraging trend toward sustainable
living, however, an important fact remains: many Americans do not understand the
concept of sustainable development.
Sustainability is a complex and multidimensional concept, which involves finding
a balance between achieving environmental protection, economic progress, and
sociopolitical equity (Wheeler and Beatley, 2006). The majority of citizens need more
information about sustainability - what it is and what they can do to live more
sustainably. It is possible that knowledge about solutions will grow as environmental
problems continue to make news. However, the lack of knowledge could become a
barrier to implementing solutions, especially if the public looks for a quick fix for issues
like global warming (Curry, Ansolabehere, and Herzog, 2007). For many people, the
desire to change is not the issue; they are ready to change their behavior but need the
guidance and mechanisms to do so.
The City of Clearwater can use many different approaches to raise public
awareness of sustainability. Lifelong education is a crucial tool for creating a common
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understanding of this concept. This education should come from formal schooling, but it
will also need to come from nonformal venues such as media, adult education programs,
museum exhibits, conferences and workshops, and nature center programs; all of which
can be initiated by the City. The goal is for citizens to become active participants in
discussions about sustainable development within the City and in developing meaningful
sustainable development strategies.
To begin the process of public education I have produced six short television
segments for the City of Clearwater. They each highlight several ways that citizens can
participate in creating a sustainable world. The information I presented is practical, easy
to understand and cost effective. The topics covered include:
./ Household products and energy conservation
./ Native landscaping
./ Transportation
./ Green building
./ Local food and produce
./ Recycling
Project Definition
Local governments like Clearwater can be a significant catalyst of sustainability.
They plan and control the very elements at stake - development, resource use, waste,
energy consumption, partial regulations concerning production and land use control
(Glass, 2002). They can influence sustain ability because they influence the quality of life
of their citizens. Furthermore, the scale of local government allows it to organize
dialogue with citizens to define the values of the community.
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Although previous environmental education efforts have resulted in successes,
much remains to be done. A recent study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology measured public understanding of global warming. A number of questions
were asked in both 2003 and 2006 regarding the source of carbon dioxide and
technologies available to decrease carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. In both
2003 and 2006, the average respondent answered just over half of the questions correctly.
The 2006 survey did not show an increased understanding of sources of carbon dioxide or
an increased awareness of the technologies available to address global warming. This
suggests that the public continues to misunderstand - or are simply unaware of - some of
the issues underlying action on global warming (Curry, Ansolabehere, and Herzog,
2007).
This survey, and others similar to it, reveals a significant need for increased
knowledge of the environment and the ability to understand the interdependent
relationships between the environment and the economy. The City of Clearwater is being
proactive in its partnership with the University of South Florida to become sustainable. If
they are to be successful, however, they will need the support and participation of their
citizens. To obtain this, Clearwater will need an educated population who can make
informed decisions. Citizens should understand that sustainable development is not an
ideology or a goal, but an ongoing process; not a set of permanent answers, but a way of
continually asking better questions.
Sustainable Plan Development
The President's Council on Sustainable Development identified education as an
integral part of its long-term strategy for rebuilding communities and the country for the
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21st century (PCSD, 1997). The City of Clearwater will need to formulate key objectives
to reach the community through education efforts. Several examples of successful
nonformal sustainability education efforts can be found in Appendix A. The Council on
Sustainable Development recommends three objectives which underlie the goal of
educating for sustainability.
First, Clearwater must ensure that awareness, knowledge, and understanding of
sustainability become part of the mainstream consciousness. Also, there must be an in-
depth understanding of the short and long term implications of decisions and choices. The
citizens of Clearwater not only need to understand how natural systems work, they must
also understand the interdependence of economic, social, political, and ecological
conditions as it relates to their urban environment. Implementing the access of this
information can be accomplished though various types of non formal education. For
example, Clearwater could host a sustainability series at various locations (i.e. the library,
Moccasin Lake Nature Park, recreation centers). This series would highlight practical,
useful information on how to change behaviors to live more sustainably. It would answer
questions about what it takes to make a difference, and what citizens can do to have the
biggest impact, without spending a fortune or making drastic lifestyle changes.
Secondly, a consensus must be reached through dialogue about sustainability.
Dialogues must involve as many people and as many different viewpoints as possible.
Stakeholders should work together to form an action agenda that is supported by the
majority to ensure implementation. Continually involving new participants will widen the
initial consensus. Implementation of such dialogue can range from town or neighborhood
meetings to roundtable discussions, conferences and workshops, task forces, and
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community and group "visioning" sessions. Electronic venues can also be used such as
the internet, radio, television, feature articles, newspapers, etc.
Participants should be encouraged to visualize a sustainable world. They should
be asked questions such as: What would a sustainable lifestyle be like? How can
sustainability be achieved? What does a sustainable society mean? Since conditions vary
from one community to another, what will be sustainable to one community may not be
the best solution for another. Also, practices that are considered sustainable today may be
seen as unsustainable in the future. Sustainability is a moving target, and as changes
occur in technology and perspectives, our visions of a sustainable society must also
change.
Lastly, the City of Clearwater must promote the skills, attitudes, motivation, and
values that will redirect action to sustainable practices and produce the commitment to
work individually and collectively toward a sustainable world. An understanding of the
economic incentives that drive people's decisions and the other values that atIect decision
making can help develop a sense of how values interact and how they can change
behavior (PCSD, 1997).
Sustainable Plan Implementation
Implementation will depend largely on public outreach. Clearwater must foster in
its citizens, the ability to recognize that environmental, economic, and social conditions
are interconnected. Only then can a paradigm shift occur in society's attitude toward the
environment.
An effective approach to promoting sustainable practices is through a marketing
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about how to live more sustainably. Within each segment I gave citizens several
suggestions on how to alter their everyday activities to reduce their impact on the natural
environment. They provide information about:
~ Ways to decrease energy consumption
~ Non-toxic, environmentally friendly household products
~ The benefits of native landscaping
~ Ways to increase fuel efficiency and information about public transportation in
Clearwater
~ Where to buy local produce and why
~ The benefits and objectives of green buildings
~ What items to recycle and how to obtain further information on recycling
My primary objective in creating these videos was to keep the idea of sustainability in
people's minds. The more often the public hears about sustainability, the more nonnal it
will seem to them; therefore, changes that they make will not seem as drastic. Also, the
more often the idea of sustainability is presented, the more likely it is to encourage a
change in attitude to one of action and commitment.
Future Recommendations
Education can give people the tools, skills, and experience they need to
understand, process, and use information about living sustainably. This education process
must include a media campaign along with an education plan for residents, visitors,
businesses, and City employees. The City of Clearwater will play an important role in
empowering its citizens through media, adult education programs, conferences and
workshops and nature center programs, as summarized in the table below:
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Formal Education Public and private K-12 - Promote environmental education
St. Pete College-Clearwater campus curriculum in schools.
Private Colleges - Partner with local schools to advance
sustainability initiatives
Nonformal Residents - Media campaign
Education Businesses - Promote environmental education at
Visitors and tourists parks, libraries, and nature centers
- Adult education programs throughout
the City
- Conferences and workshops
Government City employees - Educate employees on sustainability
issues through regular trainings
- Train employees to take action at work
- Showcase "lead-by-example" efforts to
spread throughout the community
The City of Clearwater must support a media campaign to raise public awareness
of sustainability, convey information on indicators of sustainable development, and
encourage individuals to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives. As indicators of
sustainability are developed, the media should feature these "yardsticks" as part of their
regular coverage. The Communications Department, in cooperation with nonprofit
organizations, other departments and volunteers should include in their long term
planning, educational efforts to reach the community through television, radio,
computers, newspapers, and other printed materials. The programs should include
specific examples of everyday actions that are sustainable. Easily understood infonnation
should be shared on a regular basis and it should include relevant measures to gauge
societal progress towards sustainability.
The sustainability video segments developed as part of this project are a
beginning step in providing these examples in easy to understand language. These videos
should be used as part of a comprehensive marketing campaign to educate Clearwater's
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population. Additional efforts must be made to make this public awareness campaign
successful. The video's that are already completed should be distributed to other venues
(i.e. public radio). I would also recommend dedicating several interviews and stories
about sustainability on the My Clearwater program. Educational publications will also be
necessary. As an example, the City can provide checklists of several practical ways to
contribute to a healthy Clearwater.
The City of Clearwater should utilize Moccasin Lake Nature Park as a resource
for sustainability for its citizens and visitors. This was supported by the public, as
evidenced by the results of the focus group meeting and preliminary surveying. The Park
is already a working example of how to operate in a sustainable manner. With a little
support, effort and funds it could be the headquarters of education for sustainability. The
Park currently demonstrates solar energy, water conservation, native landscaping, green
building, wildlife education and more. Educational information on sustainability should
be exhibited throughout the Park. This would also be an ideal location for adult and youth
education programs, visioning sessions, workshops, and conferences on sustainable
living.
The City of Clearwater has a direct interest in educating their employees about
sustainability. Employees who are trained in the principles of sustainability, for example,
are in a position to slightly alter their daily habits in the workplace to conserve energy
and minimize waste. One of the major goals to become certified as a Green Local
Government from the Florida Green Building Coalition is to "Lead-by-example." By
implementing green practices at work, the City will be in good standing with the
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community for their environmental record, while at the same time reducing their
economic costs.
At the community level, Clearwater would benefit from the development of
partnerships among businesses, the nonprofit sector, and citizen groups to develop a
shared vision for the future. A resource guide for potential partnerships has been provided
in Appendix B. Educational information on sustainability has been very diverse in the
past. While diversity of programs and information can be an asset, it can also be a
weakness. Diversity sometimes results in duplication of efforts, lack of a shared vision,
and deprivation of the strength that comes from a common voice (FFOF, 1996).
The overarching goal for the City of Clearwater is to instill the concepts of
sustainability into the daily lives of their citizens. Current scientific information is more
readily available then ever before. The fundamental question, however, is whether
citizens will be able to understand how to use this information. Education is a tool that
can ensure that technology and the capacity to use information are available to everyone.
How we meet the future is in our hands. Education about sustainability will
provide Clearwater with the support and participation of their residents and visitors,
enhancing the opportunity to create the future they want for a sustainable City.
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Part II Innovative New Projects
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Chapter 5
The Clearwater Solar Park
Margaret Embry
Executive Summary
Solar power is an important innovation used widely to provide a renewable, clean,
reliable, and cost effective energy source. Aggregation of photovoltaic (PV) cells to
create a PV system, or solar park, is one option available to harness energy from the sun.
Solar energy is delivered free of charge as opposed to the economic and carbon costs of
transporting conventional fuel. PV systems create no pollution and generate no waste
products when operating. The PV modules, as explained further below, are based on a
proven technology that has experienced little degradation in more than fifteen years of
operation, more for a system that has no moving parts. Properly installed PV systems
have the advantages of minimized periodic maintenance and unattended operation both of
which reduce labor costs and travel expenses (economic and environmental). Finally, the
advantages ofPV systems offset their relatively high initial cost within a few years of
operation. There are also state and federal incentives to help alleviate the upfront costs of
installing and operating a solar park (DOE, undated).
A demonstration solar park is a viable option for the City of Clearwater to provide
electricity to local homes and buildings. A PV system can be designed for easy
expansion if Clearwater decides to create a solar park in phases. With a solar park
operating in Clearwater, the city can become more sustainable by reducing carbon
emissions drastically and having less reliance on fossil fuels. The city has a chance to
become a model for other cities interested in becoming more sustainable. Through the
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help of city officials, Progress Energy Florida, and other stakeholders, this project could
become a reality for the city of Clearwater.
The following technical paper outlines feasibility and benefits of installing and
operating a solar park in Clearwater along with resources that can be used to implement
this project. The paper is organized into four sections: Project Definition, Sustainability
Plan Development, Sustainability Plan Implementation, and Results and Future
Recommendations.
Project Definition
Solar energy, or energy from the sun, is becoming a widespread renewable,
reliable, and clean source of energy in the United States and throughout the world.
Energy is harnessed from the sun through specific types of semiconducting materials
exposed to sunlight which then release small amounts of electricity, a process known as
the photoelectric effect. The photoelectric effect refers to the emission, or ejection, of
electrons from the surface of a metal in response to light. It is the basic physical process
in which a solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) cells convert sunlight to electricity.
Specifically, PV cells are the basic building block of a PV system. An individual PV cell
is usually quite small, typically producing about 1 or 2 watts of power. Connecting PV
cells together to form larger units called modules or packs can boost the energy output of
PV cells. Modules, in turn, can be connected to form even larger units called arrays,
which can be interconnected to produce more power. By themselves, modules or arrays
do not represent an entire PV system. Structures are needed to place the modules and
arrays in orientation toward the sun, and components, including an inverter, that convert
the direct-current electricity produced by modules and to alternate-current electricity.
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Energy can also be stored in batteries for later use during low light days or at night. PV
systems can be built with the ability to meet almost any electric power need from
powering a water pump to powering a whole community through a grid-connected
system (DOE, undated).
It is important to mention the effect of cloud cover on solar radiation and the
energy output of a PV system as it is a common misnomer that energy cannot be
produced on cloudy or low light days. While direct light, or radiation that comes straight
from the sun without reflecting off of clouds, dust, the ground, or other objects, is the
most efficient path to harness solar energy, diffuse light, or sunlight that is reflected off
of clouds, the ground, or other objects can still produce solar radiation. Diffuse light has
the slight disadvantage that it takes a longer path than a direct light ray to reach a module.
With batteries in place to store energy for low light days and diffuse light still capable of
creating solar radiation, cloud cover should not be an issue when producing energy from
a PV system (DOE, undated).
Solar energy is an important innovation working to avoid further repercussions of
climate change. Climate change has been the agenda of many city, state, and federal
officials, including Florida Governor Charlie Crist. Governor Crist has recognized
climate change as a problem and has since signed on to the U.S. Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement. The Agreement specifically encourages the increase of the "use
of clean, alternative energy by. . . advocating for the development of renewable energy
sources..." (2005).
Clearwater can expect to see many benefits if a PV solar park project is
implemented. Environmental benefits are sure to be seen, such as reduction of air
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pollution, noise pollution, greenhouse gases, or hazardous waste. There is no need for
liquids or gaseous fuels to be transported, further reducing pollution and the emission of
greenhouse gases. Also, solar energy contributes to the nation's energy security, it helps
to create jobs and strengthen the economy, it is a free and abundant energy source, and it
decreases dependence on fossil fuels. Grid-connected solar energy that provides power
for homes and businesses "reduces or avoids the necessity to build new
transmission/distribution lines or upgrade existing ones, aids in meeting peak power
needs, diversifies the range of energy sources in use and increase the reliability of the
grid network, can be installed in small increments to match the load requirement of the
customer, provides a potential revenue source in a diverse energy portfolio, assists in
meeting renewable portfolio standards goals, and aids in off-setting or avoiding carbon
emissions" (DOE, undated). The grid-connected system will allow the availability of
solar energy to many in the city (depending on size of solar park) and will reduce local
utility bills for businesses and residents. Also, the solar park will create an opportunity to
promote education about solar energy. The park could be designed to welcome visitors
and students and provide information about solar energy and PV systems.
Other communities in and outside of the United States have utilized solar energy
through a solar park to provide electricity for surrounding buildings. Nellis Air Force
Base in Nevada continues to construct a solar park (scheduled to be completed in
December 2007) comprised of 70,000 panels over 140 acres (See Appendix A and B).
This system will provide around 15 megawatts (MW) to generate thirty percent of the
base's electricity needs. This park will significantly reduce the base's environmental
footprint, reduce energy costs, reduce C02 emissions by 24,000 tons over thirty years,
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and it complies with Nevada's Renewable Portfolio Standard. The reduction the base
plans to see in CO2 emissions is equivalent to removing over 186,000 cars from the road
(SunPower Corp., undated).
By combining efforts to create a solar park in Clearwater with initiatives of other
classmates, Clearwater could become an energy efficient and sustainable community.
Some initiatives that could be considered to increase energy efficiency include Ms.
Venner's energy consumption reduction plan, Mr. O'Connor's building guidelines plan-,
and Mr. Noreika's reusable sludge plan at wastewater treatment facilities.
Sustain ability Plan Development
As mentioned in the previous section, Clearwater can become more sustainable
through the implementation of a PV solar park by reducing carbon emissions and
providing a clean, renewable, abundant, and reliable energy source for businesses and
residents. Clearwater could become a template for other cities committed to becoming
more sustainable. This technical paper is designed to provide city officials in Clearwater
with the information needed to plan, design, calculate cost and carbon dioxide reduction,
and construct a solar park in Clearwater.
Since no site has been chosen for the Clearwater solar park, averages for energy
output, cost, and reduction of carbon emissions are assumed. Once a site has been chosen
and a technical design has been created for the solar park, the following numbers can be
used to quantify the performance of each measure. Energy production from the typical
solar PV array in Florida is approximately 4 kilowatt hours (kWh) / meter2 (m2) / day.
This means a typical solar panel covering one square meter of ground in Florida will
produce 4 kWh of electricity per day. An inverter is needed for a utility-grid-connected
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system and they are designed based on the electrical requirements and range in multiple
capacity sizes. Typical single phase inverters can range from 1.5 kilowatts (kW) to 5 kW
or more, depending on the application and design. Larger solar PV arrays can be
designed for three phase applications and their capacity ranges may be much greater.
The design engineer can determine the optimal installation based on cost,
maintenance, and efficiency.
To illustrate this in a real world setting, Progress Energy Florida has a system
that uses a 3.5 kW inverter, so it can be assumed that this size converter could be used in
Clearwater. For a 3.5 kW inverter, 32.5 m2 of solar panel coverage is needed assuming a ground
mounted PV system takes 100 fe/kW(could take more area depending on shading at the site). Most panels
are about 1 m2, so thirty-three panels would be needed. Shading occurs because the panels need to be
angled up (tracking panels could also be used), therefore, more area to space the panels out is needed,
around thirty percent (30%) more space than the panel area. With these calculations, land area will need to
be 46.4 m2 for each module. Therefore, each module will produce 130 kWh of electricity each day. To
recap: one 3.5 kW inverter, thirty-three solar panels, and 46.4 m20fland area will produce 130 kWh/day
based on the above parameters.
Progress Energy Florida conducted an end use metering study in 1998-1999. This
research, coupled with billing data analysis, indicates the average residential customer in
their service territory uses approximately 17,000 kWh / yr. Considering this
average and if the system produced 130 kWh/day, then close to three
houses could be powered through the system. Hopefully the system would
be larger than the hypothetical scenario to power more houses and
businesses. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a PV array
"with a surface area roughly the size of two football fields could produce 1000 kW of
peak power" (2005). While there could be more energy produced than is needed, it is
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ideal to include a backup storage system (battery) with the PV system to store power to
be used during low light conditions or at night. The modules do not have to be
placed together, leaving the option open for one large site or many
smaller sites depending on site availability. Where the panels are
placed will not affect the calculations, there just simply needs to be
space.
A reasonable estimate for a typical solar PV array is $10.00 per watt according to
Progress Energy Florida. This price can vary based on the installation requirements and
the size ofthe system. Subsidies will help support the project with a Federal tax credit of
thirty percent (30%) and State rebate of $4.00 per watt up to a total rebate of $100,000.
There are also other funding opportunities through the Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Solar Energies Technologies Program,
the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection. MMA Renewable Ventures, LLC (website found in appendix), based in
California, is also an option for private financing (this company financed the Nellis Air
Force Base solar park). According to the EPA, "PV systems cost from $6,OOOIkW to
$10,000IkW installed. The cost ofa PV system depends on the system's size, equipment
options and installation labor costs" (2005).
The national average of carbon dioxide (C02) reduction using a PV system, per
the Department of Energy (DOE), is 1.53 lbs of CO2 1 kWh. The State of Florida is
slightly below the national average at approximately 1.35 lbs of C02 / kWh. Using the
1.35 lbs C02 average and the hypothetical output from above, 130 kWh/day, Clearwater
can expect to see a twelve ton reduction of CO2 within the first year of operation.
Assuming the system has a 20 - 25 year lifespan, Clearwater can expect to see a CO2
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reduction of 240 - 300 tons. Based on the project kW, the total project pounds or tons of
C02 reduction can be estimated. Please keep in mind the above calculations are
hypothetical.
Sustain ability Plan Implementation
The fIrst step in implementing a solar park project for Clearwater is to continue
with a feasibility study, including collaboration with Progress Energy Florida or an
outside contractor, contacting solar panel and inverter provider(s), evaluating available
sites and assessing how many modules each site can house, and perhaps holding a
stakeholder meeting to evaluate how the public is responding to this project. After a
feasibility study has been completed, a site or sites needs to be chosen. With the site(s)
chosen, it can be determined how many kWh/day will be produced along with the
reduction in carbon emissions. The next step would be to design and build the project.
This can be done with the help of Progress Energy Florida design engineers or an outside
contractor, such as SunPower Corporation, and a PV system components provider.
Progress Energy Florida has experience in designing, building, and operating PV arrays
and is interested in collaborating on this project.
Barriers that may be encountered in the implementation phase of the project are
up front costs (economic and energy costs), installation problems, electronic equipment
problems, and having the space to create a park(s) that can power many buildings. The
high initial cost of a PV system is recovered through substantial fuel savings over the life
of the system and lower utility bills. In terms of the energy payback time, or the time it
takes for a PV system to generate the same amount of energy that it took to manufacture
the system, energy is recovered in two to fIve years. Since a well-designed and
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maintained PV system will operate for more than twenty years, and a system without
moving parts will operate for close to thirty years, PV systems produce far more energy
over their useful life than energy used to manufacture them. Most problems with the
actual system occur because of poor or substandard system installation. Failed
connections, insufficient wire size, and components not rated for the specific application
are common problems associated with poor installation. The next most common cause of
problems is the failure of the electronic parts, such as the controller, inverter, and
protection components associated with poor installation. Batteries that store energy fail
quickly if they are used outside their operating specification (DOE, undated). It appears
that Clearwater has many city owned lots that could be suitable for PV arrays. This will
be addressed further during the design phase.
Once a PV system is implemented and is operational, it will be important for the
city of Clearwater to define goals and benchmarks to determine the success of the project.
Obvious goals and benchmarks that could be established for measurement include target
reduction of carbon emissions, energy output of the system and the number of buildings
receiving electricity from the system. Once the assumed energy output is determined,
these goals and benchmarks can be quantified.
Key roles and resources needed to continue research and implementation for this
project will be through the city of Clearwater, Progress Energy Florida, and a private
contractor if chosen. It will be important to keep the line of communication open with
the residents of Clearwater and take into consideration their suggestions and concerns.
Also, a provider for the equipment will need to be chosen. Progress Energy Florida
suggests using the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), the Florida Solar Energy
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Industries Association (FlaSEIA), and the Florida Solar Energy Research & Education
Foundation (FlaSEREF) to direct the city to a list of solar vendors (see websites in
appendix).
Results and Future Recommendations
Key findings of this research indicate that Clearwater has an opportunity to build
and operate an innovative and sustainable project that will provide electricity for local
homes, businesses, and other buildings. Through this project, carbon emissions could be
cut dramatically while Clearwater decreases their dependence on traditional fuel. This
provides advantages to homeowners and business owners through lower utility costs and
sets Clearwater up as a model of sustainability and innovation to other cities around the
world. A PV system that is designed, installed, and maintained well will operate for
more than twenty years, while the basic PV module that has no moving parts and can last
more than thirty years as mentioned earlier (DOE, undated).
As mentioned in the sustainability plan implementation section, it is important to
do further feasibility research, contact design engineers, equipment providers, and
potential operators. Site(s) selection, energy output calculations, carbon emission
reduction calculations, and number of buildings the solar park can power will all aid the
city of Clearwater in its decision to implement a PV system project. If the project is
implemented, the longevity of the system will provide Clearwater with a renewable
energy source for years to come.
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Chapter 6
The Clearwater Community Garden Initiative
Joshua Birky
Executive Summary
The idea of community gardens is not new, though the many benefits that they
promote are just now being realized. Due to their role as a green space in an urban
environment these gardens can bolster citywide economics by their positive effect on
business, property value and tourism. These gardens also have the capability of
improving the quality of water, air and soil in their area and also reducing the amount of
environmental and economic damage that can be caused by pollution and storm water.
Above all these gardens can have noticeable positive mental and physical health effects
on all ages as well as making communities more safe and cohesive.
In order to create an effective community garden, stakeholder groups from all
sectors of the community must be involved. A target group must also be identified and
then catered to by choosing an appropriate location for the garden as well as the proper
plot design, irrigation and maintenance features. Once the garden has been planned all
legal and bylaw issues must be addressed and fundraising must be conducted with the
ultimate goal of making the project at least profit neutral.
Finally we must realize that a garden is not truly a community garden unless it
actually seeks to involve its community. The best way to achieve the involvement of
those in the Clearwater area is to seek out possible groups that could act as resources for
the garden's development and perhaps eventual expansion. If the Clearwater community
as a whole can put people, resources and money behind this project, it has the potential to
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spread beyond one simple location and turn into a network of community gardens that
strengthen and enrich Clearwater's environment, economy and health.
Introduction
The city of Clearwater is no exception to the current trend of urbanization and
currently seems to be balanced on a fulcrum where a slight push in either direction could
snowball into either responsible sustainable development or typical "built-out"
urbanization. In order to effectively push Clearwater towards a more sustainable future,
the city should design and develop a community garden which represents and employs
the ideas of sustainable development as well as fostering a spirit of community and
environmental education. Rather than give a specified plan for an individual garden
within the city of Clearwater, I plan instead to provide a flexible framework which can be
used in the future as a resource and cornerstone to any community garden project in the
city.
Why Garden?
Before we look at all the aspects that would be involved in developing a
community garden in Clearwater, we should first put forth the motivation for such a
project and ask ourselves "why garden?" Although there may be very obvious aesthetic
and intangible reasons for developing a garden within the city there are also a number of
compelling quantitative reasons in economic, environmental and health related areas. It
is quite obvious that a project which can prove its economic merits will be looked upon
more favorably than one which is not self sustaining. Community gardens, and more
generally green spaces in an urban environment, have been proven as key components in
positive economic movement. One of the main areas of community garden development
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with economic implications is that of the effects of green spaces on property value.
According to numerous studies, it has been shown that an increase in the amount of urban
green an area, including trees and foliage, has a significant impact on the property value
of the adjacent and surrounding locations (RodbeIl1991, Altunkasa 2004).
Along with this, green spaces also act to improve the economic state of a city
through ecological restoration and stabilization which improves the quality of soil, water
and air and can prevent the possible costs associated with environmental degradation
(Rodenburg 2002). Separate studies have also shown that urban green spaces can save
money through storm water retention and purification (Giving Tree 2007). Along with
all of these factors community gardens would also act to draw more citizens and tourists
towards the community and thus give businesses in the area a positive push.
Obviously a patch of vibrant green growth in the middle of an urban setting has
many positive environmental impacts; in fact so many that they would dwarf the scale of
this report. Yet, it is still important that we quickly summarize some of the main benefits
that a community garden would bring in order to show that such a project would, in fact,
bring environmental progress to Clearwater. Besides the ability for a garden to mitigate
pollution and regulate an ecosystem (as previously discussed) an urban green space also
has the potential to increase the biodiversity of an area (Colding 2006). Basically by
installing a community garden in Clearwater we would effectively be reducing water
toxicity, improving soil quality, reducing flood severity, stabilizing ecosystems,
improving air quality and sequestering. carbon.
Though economic and environmental benefits are important byproducts of a
community garden project, some of the most essential benefits come from what a garden
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can do for the health of an individual and the community as a whole. For an individual
gardens offer a place to get extensive physical activity and thus decrease the chance of
many health problems. Along with this benefit green spaces in urban environments also
offer mitigation for Attention Deficit Disorder (Fabor 2001), increases in self discipline
in youth (Faber 2002), healthy mental development in children (Kuo 2004), stress relief
(Wells 2003), and sustained health for the elderly (Takano 2002). From these examples
we can see that the health benefits of green spaces are both universal (across all ages) and
widespread (mental and physical).
Recognizing that the individuals alone are not what makes a community garden,
but instead it is the interaction of these individual that are crucial, we then must evaluate
the effects that such a garden would have on community health. Urban green spaces
promote community health by making communities safer and giving communities a
center for activity and congregation. The enhanced amount of safety comes from the fact
that areas of green in urban settings have been shown to reduce crime rates (Kuo 2001),
and reduce the amount of aggression individuals exhibit through the abatement of mental
fatigue (Kuo 2001 (2)). Urban green spaces can also act as a place, or context, in which
communities can define themselves (Sullivan 2004), and where communities can grow
into vibrant healthy units (Coley 1997).
Before moving on with this report it is also worth noting that by developing a
community garden in Clearwater the city would be moving one step closer to fulfilling
many of its long term goals. Since one of the main movers for this project was
Clearwater's involvement in the "U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement" it is
essential that we evaluate how the development of community gardens fulfills aspects of
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this climate agreement. Primarily, this sort of green land development promotes a
sustainable type of planning by preserving open space and introducing plants that will
help in the sequestration of C02 - a main component of global warming. Less directly, a
community garden will create a platform to educated citizens of the community about the
importance of urban green spaces and their role in the mitigation of climate change. A
community garden initiative would also fit into Florida's green local government
standard. Community gardens are an important factor in a green local standard because
they fulfill many of the requirements in areas such as economic and tourist development,
environmental protection, parks and recreation, water and wastewater and natural
resource management. Improvements in all of these areas would move Clearwater much
closer to being considered a green city.
Implementation and Design
Now that we have gone over the many reasons for starting a community garden in
Clearwater, it is essential that we next look at who the stakeholders would be. In other
words we need to identify what groups within the community have some vested interest
in a garden's development. Since a monumental amount of research has already been
done by Sandra Kling on the specific stakeholders for the overall sustainability project in
Clearwater, I will simply layout some broad areas and general groups that should have
an interest in a community garden project. These groups and their potential involvement
in this project can be found in Appendix A.
After identifying the main groups of people who will be involved in the
development and use of a community garden in Clearwater we must next briefly go over
the main physical and ideological features of a community garden. The point of this
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overview is to show all the possible options that the garden planners will need to consider
and also to indicate what the results of these decisions may mean. Hopefully this will
provide a flexible framework for the city of Clearwater to use as its base for
development.
Once the decision has been made to build a community garden in Clearwater we
must then come to a decision on the most basic features of the garden. The first step is
finding the proper location for the garden (Appendix B). Some of the main factors in
deciding on a location in Clearwater are the land's proximity to downtown Clearwater,
bus routes and the Clearwater farmer's market.
After deciding on a location for the garden the next step is to figure out what size
plots are desired and where they will be in relation to each other. The options in this area
are pretty much endless but can be narrowed down to a few main sizes. Large individual
plots (30 ft x 30 ft) are good for only the serious (commercial) growers or a large group
(family) of casual growers; Medium plots (15 ft x 15 ft) are manageable for an individual
with lots of spare time or an average sized family; and small plots (5 ft x 5 ft) are good
for an individual or small family looking to garden as a hobby. The main principles that
need to be followed are; to make sure you start small and build up and that you design the
plots based on the type of prospective gardeners (Bartholomew 1981).
The idea of designing plots for prospective gardeners can also be translated into
the style of the plots. One of the main examples of this would be the use of raised plot
beds for the elderly and handicapped. The use of these raised beds would make
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Another design style could be pre-tilled plots for young children, so that the initial aspect
of growing is made easy.
Since the idea of designing for your growers has been mentioned so often we
should now look at whom these potential growers are. The first option that can be
explored is to create a garden that tries to cater to all groups. This sort of garden would
have many different plot sizes and styles and would offer different kinds of assistance
depending on the grower. This sort of garden, however, would be very resource intensive
and thus may not be the best option. For this reason it may be wise to chose a certain
group such as the elderly, low-income children, low-income families, schools, etc. and
then base the garden features on that target group.
After developing the basic features of the community garden the next step is to
make sure that the garden is able to function and become fruitful. In order for any growth
to occur an efficient irrigation technique needs to be decided on in order to fit into
Clearwater's climate and water availability. The most cost-effective irrigation system is
a drip irrigation system because it provides water directly to the roots (Markels 2002).
By also utilizing rain barrels along with a drip irrigation system a garden could become
even more efficient at conserving water. However, if the construction and operation of
this system is too daunting then a traditional "hose and spout" system could also work
(though it would use up a good deal more water).
Besides irrigation, there are numerous other areas of garden up-keep that must be
addressed such as pest control and soil quality. The proper control of these features is far
too broad to address in this report but are still very important aspects of a garden. For
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that reason when a garden is started the local county extension office should be contacted
as well as any local resources (Appendix C).
Logistics and Challenges
With any large scale project there are always challenges that must be dealt with
and the development of a community garden is no exception. Although Clearwater will
almost certainly face some unique and unpredictable challenges there are a few expected
areas that can be looked at prior to their occurrence. These problems will most often
occur in areas dealing with legal issues and fundraising
Due to the fact that the land for this project would be city-owned many of the
permit, insurance and other legal issues are made much more simplistic and thus not
necessary for this report. The formation of bylaws, however, is an area of concern. A
sample set of bylaws and other forms have been included in Appendix D and could be
adjusted to fit the specific desires of a garden in Clearwater.
In many cases community gardens that are started without government assistance
are funded out of the pockets of their members. Even though this can be considered a
viable option, it is certainly not the only option. Since a project is much more appealing
when it is either profit neutral or profit producing, it is important to look over ways to
fund and maintain a community garden within Clearwater. The many ways of possible
fundraising are laid out in Appendix E.
A key way to address all of these challenges, and gain information on community
gardening in general, is by utilizing all of the resources that are available. These
resources can come from the national, state and local level and I have laid out a few of
these main resources in Appendix C of this report. An inventory of numerous local
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groups interested in sustainability has also been compiled by Naimish Upadhyay and
would be very helpful as a potential resource.
Clearwater Application
All of the information that we have discussed thus far can have a vague feel to it
unless we have a direct plan of action and set of clear steps to follow. The first step will
be identifying which location in Clearwater will be used and who the target audience will
be. Once a location and group has been decided upon the next step is too look at local
and national sources of funding and areas of local support. For Clearwater this means
looking at stakeholders who have shown interest in the project such as "Natures Food
Patch" in Clearwater or the downtown farmer's market. It is also key that local
educational and governmental resources are explored such as the Pinellas County
extension office for advice, the Pinellas county correctional facility for labor and local
colleges (USF campuses, University of Tampa, Eckerd College, etc.) for volunteer work,
advice and design. Once enough public support and interest has been built it is then
important to make sure that there are enough funds and materials by seeking out grants
and donations from all areas, especially local growers and nurseries that are generally
very generous with seed donations. After all of this has been completed the final step is
to sign up members, form a community committee and produce bylaws which will
govern the growth and maintenance of the gardens. Hopefully this initial project will
inspire the formation of future gardens across the city that can eventually develop into an
entire network of community gardens.
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Chapter 7
Adopt-A-Pond
Michelle A. Harmeling
Executive Summary
Florida has had tremendous growth in the coastal areas, causing a decrease in
wetlands that historically provided natural water treatment. This also led to an increase
in impervious surfaces, and urban runoff. Management of stormwater has become a key
issue regarding the quality of the City of Clearwater's natural resources. New rules, high
rates of growth, and poor water quality have allIed to improvements in stormwater
management (Nisenson, 2005). Stormwater ponds which served Pinellas County
previously had an Adopt-A-Pond program that was only available to unincorporated
county areas, so a localized program is needed at the City level. The City has developed
many capital improvement projects which primarily resulted in flood protection, but also
added the benefit of stormwater quality improvement. Working with existing
relationships between the City, County and citizen groups could provide the dual benefit
of water quality improvement with aesthetic benefits, and community involvement with
educational properties. A program with many options relating to improvements in
aesthetics, education, and/or function would prove the most beneficial to a City with
diverse groups that may choose to participate in the program. Keeping City costs low is
of great importance to the current economy. There are many grant opportunities at the
county, state, and federal level, as well as Non Governmental Organizations (NGO's) that
are very interested in the improvement of the Tampa Bay watershed. The suggested
program will also give the citizens of the City an opportunity to actively improve their
water quality.
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Project Definition
The United States Conference of Mayors has given the challenge at the city to
become more sustainable through their Climate Protection Agreement. The City signed
the agreement and is now examining operations for areas in need of sustainability
improvements. In the 2007 Executive Order, stormwater ponds would be included in the
section addressing land use and management policies that improve the long-term storage
of carbon in Florida's biomass. In addition to water quality benefits, stormwater ponds
also serve to provide plant establishment. According to the South West Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD):
"Stormwater contributes nine times more oxygen demanding substances to water
bodies than point sources (industrial effluent discharges). Stormwater contributes
approximately 80-95% of the heavy metals that reach Florida waters. Nutrient
loads from stormwater runoff are comparable to those in to those in secondalily
treated sewage effluent discharges. Restoration programs have demonstrated
stormwater pollution can be reversed".
Stonnwater ponds offer a multitude of environmental benefits, whether they are
done to minimum standards, or enhanced to their maximum potential. Their benefits from
capturing sediment alone results in removal of metals, particles, organics, and the
biological uptake by plants removes dissolved metals and nutrients (EP A, 1999) Also
some types of ponds provide needed wetland habitat that can be utilized by waterfowl
and amphibians.
According to City Public Works Administration stormwater policy (Section III):
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"Lake/Pond maintenance shall be restricted to City owned systems or those
portions of systems owned by the City only, and shall be limited to only those
controls needed to satisfy an immediate problem, system operation, or to comply
with provisions of agreement to remove silt and/or nuisance or exotic plant
species where all appropriate licenses, permits, or exemptions have first been
obtained. (The City) shall not be responsible for maintenance of private lakes or
ponds (Clearwater pg. 3,2006)."
The United States Census Bureau. states that the City has a total area of 37.7mi,
25.3 mi of it is land and 12.4 mi of it (32.98%) is water, broken up into three main
watersheds: Stevenson Creek, Alligator Creek, and Allen's Creek. With such a large
percentage of water that is not all under City ownership, a plan needs to be developed for
all stormwater ponds to manage the resource. The City has many plans in order for flood
control, but it will be up to citizen involvement to achieve successes in Non-Point
Pollution control; primarily in their stormwater ponds. In a research study of urban area
citizens it was shown that 94% agreed it would "be desirable to design and manage future
stonnwater control basins for fish and wildlife as well as for flood and sediment control if
this were feasible from technical and economic standpoints" (Adams, 1984). As stated
before, Pinellas County had a volunteer based Adopt-a-Pond program, but due to
budgetary constraints the program was discontinued. Informational and guidance
materials generated from these programs existence will be discussed later in this report.
The intention is not to reinvent the wheel, but to apply these diverse programs at the City
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Sustainable Plan Development
The City has several capital improvement projects for stormwater improvement.
The goal of inspecting locations with the potential high risk of industrial runoff, such as
retention and detention ponds, within the City, for pollutant discharge, was accomplished
in the 2004//2005 period and all areas were in compliance. Some of the planned projects
include Stevenson's Creek Estuary Restoration, coastal improvements, channel
improvements, Coopers Point and Allen's Creek Drainage improvements. These
improvements were included in the 2007 Budget Summary and there are completed
projects such as Kapok Wetland Restoration Project and Glen Oaks Park. The 2008 city
vision includes improvements to the Alligator Lake Wetland Creation and Stormwater
Treatment project and the Alligator Creek Phase II implementation project to improve
water quality in Tampa Bay (City Vision & Performance Measures, 2006). The City will
have to first incorporate the proposal, later mentioned, into existing plans and focus the
way the Adopt-A-Pond program would affect the watershed. Defining goals beyond
stormwater quantity and quality to address invasive species, wildlife habitat and
aesthetics would be needed to show measurable success. In order to have sustainable
stormwater management, a project approach must be established toward all or many of
the stormwater ponds, whether municipally owned or within a neighborhood. Also there
are many State and Federal Grant opportunities that should properly amend the City
budget, including the Pinellas County Environmental Fund and the partnerships with the
Tampa Bay Estuary Program locally. Figure 1 shows the cost per kilogram to remove
nitrogen and phosphorous based on projects that have received TMDL Water Quality
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Restoration Grants (Livingston and Crane-Amores, 2005). This is an example of state
dollars spent on these types of programs.
There is existing information that can serve as guiding principles for the program.
First the SWFWMD has educational documents for the Stormwater Management System
(SWMS), which can be dispersed to Neighborhood Associations. Also, Pinellas County
Water Resources has many materials that can be used as guidelines for local project
development such as A Citizen 's Guide to Lake and Pond Management. There are many
Florida programs in place that can serve as an initial model for the City to tailor to their
needs. Hillsborough County, for example, has a Stormwater Management Section with
more than 200 ponds that have been adopted from which Pinellas County modeled their
program. "The Hillsborough County Stormwater program is a stepping stone by County
government to initiate the improvement of storm water quality (SWFWMD pg. 1,2007)."
The City of Lakeville, Minnesota also has a unique program that is set up to provide user
related options to attract more program participants. From these examples, a blend can
be created to be used at the unique local level rather than the unincorporated county-wide
level. Since there is more concern initially with flood protection, the program may want
to begin at an advisory and grant level, to focus City dollars toward capital improvements
in flood protection.
Sustain ability Plan Implementation
The Adopt-A-Pond program could be implemented at the City level through the
stormwater division. By offering initial support toward pond retrofits, and development
of a volunteer base for management, the program should prove to be sustainable.
Volunteer efforts have proven successful in other City departments, as with the Adopt-a-
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Park program. There are two broad options for implementation: providing an initial
clean up effort by the City and the planting materials, which involves up-front budgetary
constraints (that would later be balanced through volunteer maintenance labor); or
provide only Staff expertise, educational materials, and applications for grant monies to
perform the remediation activities. Using education and plantings would be the first step
toward program development. "Educational.efforts, whether signs associated with a
structural retrofit project or statewide efforts such as Florida yards and Neighborhoods
are essential in reducing [pointless personal pollution] and in gaining the support of
citizens and elected officials for stormwater management programs (Livingston and
Amores, pg. 4, 2003)." Also, creating vegetated buffers will show a water quality benefit
beyond retention/detention alone, increasing vegetation also increased nutrient uptake of
Nitrogen and Phosphorous. A central program option would be enhancement of the
littoral shelf in stormwater ponds. See Figure 2 for explanation of this portion of a
stormwater pond. The SWFWMD offers community education grants and the following
is an excerpt from a Sarasota County project that was awarded $4,834.00 in grant dollars:
Gillespie Pond Restoration Project
"Will restore the Gillespie pond by involving community and school volunteers
in planting aquatic and shoreline trees. This planting project will help to
minimize bank erosion, filter storm water that enters and exits the pond, improve
wildlife habitat and educate the community about healthy ponds, watershed
protection, and Florida-friendly landscape practices (SWFWMD, 2007)."
This example shows that initial costs can be kept low if the program is grant
based and matched with staff hours toward oversight of these projects. The procedure
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that is recommended is a blend from Pinellas County Adopt Your Pond program, the
existing Clearwater Adopt-a-Park Program, and Adopt-A-Pond programs throughout the
state and country: Through existing volunteer channels (e.g. Clearwater Adopt-A-Park),
the City can form program working groups that can begin by assisting in approved
activities requested by Neighborhood Association applicants. With guidance from City
staff the program can provide the following options at the applicants request: Provide a
one-time nuisance vegetation removal and disposal, provide the Florida native vegetation
for planting, materials for trash removal and disposal, provide materials such as Barley
straw to improve water aesthetics, and professional support in regards to environmental
education (such as training citizens on frog monitoring, examination of pond buffers, and
Hillsborough County's Pond Walk Program). This overall program would be most
beneficial if it were tied to an agreement such as dedicating assistance on another
applicant's pond, or a City pond (on a one time basis) or committing to hours of service
on their existing pond.
Results and Future Recommendations
The City has made strong efforts in the area of stormwater management and
improvement which has been shown in the existing water quality. Yet in order to be
sustainable and keep up with the increase in urban runoff discharges, a program needs to
be applied and managed by the City toward all stormwater features. There are many
challenges associated with assessments, prioritization, and funding of stonnwater pond
projects. Using existing programs such as the Pinellas County Water Atlas
htto://www.oinellas.wateratlas.usf.eduJ for citizen interaction and tracking of future
projects can aid in the program organization, but also allow for citizen and County
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involvement on the decision-making. Showing the economic benefits related to the
savings in nutrient loadings and pursuing grant opportunities will safeguard the program
from being cut. Approaching Home Owners Associations and Neighborhood
Representatives first will cover a large number of privately owned ponds that would
otherwise be left to the minimal standards of grassing alone. They have expressed an
interest in more diverse and beneficial plantings, but just need the guidance. Also,
advertising the program via utility bills would gather more volunteer interest. Informing
the public of their impact toward water quality and providing a venue for active
involvement can create more environmental citizens; thus extending to every aspect of
sustainability including more efficient energy use, generation of less waste, and greener
choices overall. With large amounts of community involvement, this program could
serve as a stepping stone from work being done in community stormwater ponds, to the
installation of rain gardens within individual lots. Rain gardens would be a shining
example of a truly sustainable community as it would show citizen level interest in
"recharging groundwater, maintaining natural hydrology, and absorbing and detaining
pollutants carried in the stonnwater" (Hager pg. 4, 2003). The Adopt-a-Pond Program
would show the City's commitment to go above and beyond minimum stonnwater
quality management, inspiring the citizens to do so as well.
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Chapter 8
Sustainable Wastewater Residuals Treatment
Nick Noreika
Executive Summary
A biosolids treatment program is the focus of this paper. The benefits of
converting a waste product to a sustainable resource will be looked at, and the feasibility
examined.
Wastewater treatment facilities use natural biological methods to break down the
components and clean the water. There are two main by-products of wastewater
treatment: the treated effluent and the residuals (also known as biosolids or sludge). In
Clearwater the treated effluent can be used as reclaimed water for various commercial
and residential purposes. However, the residuals are hauled off to Hillsborough and Polk
County to be land applied. As far as the sewage sludge (residuals), these biosoldis are a
valuable soil fertilizer because of their high organic content that plants need. The term
residuals has gained popularity through recent years because of the 'Changing perception
that sludge is not just a waste product anymore.
Beneficial uses for sludge include application to land for farming and ranching
operations. The non-beneficial methods of disposing of sludge are land filling and
incineration. This type of sludge is referred to as Class B sludge, which is the type
Clearwater wastewater treatment facilities generate. The City of Clearwater currently
hauls off their sludge to Hillsborough and Polk County to be land applied. Residuals that
meet very strict regulatory standards are considered Class A sludge; they go through
extensive treatment, and can be used as commercial grade fertilizer.
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Surface and land fill disposal pose problems with public acceptance and
limitations on available space. Economic factors often influence the selection of a use or
disposal option. Other factors include public acceptance, the availability of land to which
residuals can be applied, and the degree of treatment that the residuals receive before
leaving the wastewater treatment facility, (Smith, 1997).
Residuals application and treatment has been a common practice for almost 150
years, (National Resource Council, 1996). Wastewater and residual treatment are both
natural solutions to converting a waste stream (sewage) to a practical resource (fertilizer).
These benefits are well established, yet public perception today mainly considers the
biosolids material as a waste, and not as a useful by-product. Through my research, I will
discuss how the current Clearwater solution of land applying their residuals may not be
the best way to go about obtaining treatment. The method of exporting the City's waste
stream to other counties can lead to a negative public perception of the way Clearwater
handles their residuals, along with the fact that obtaining Class A sludge treatment over
Class B can be a lot more environmentally friendly and economically beneficial.
My report will conclude the long term costs outweighing the short term costs of
establishing the proper equipment for such a treatment facility to come on line, making
the City of Clearwater able to become environmentally sustainable.
Sustainable City
Ideally a wholly sustainable City's consumption of waste could be compared to a
biological organism model in the way that it uses and generates resources. There would
essentially be a circular metabolism where every output discharged by an organism
would also become an input which, renewing and sustaining the continuity of the whole
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living environment of which it is part. The whole web of life hangs together in a chain of
mutual benefit through the flow of nutrients that pass from one organism to another.
However the "metabolism of most modem cities is essentially linear, with resources
being pumped through the urban system without much concern about their origin or
about the destination of wastes, resulting in the discharge of vast amounts of waste
products incompatible with natural systems. In urban management, inputs and outputs
are considered as largely unconnected," (Reader, 2007, p.125-6). The goods cities
consume end up as waste or land fill material. This essentially non-circular metabolic
system is not sustainable. This trend can be reversed if the outputs of a City can be made
into beneficial inputs
Biosolids Treatment
Sewage sludge is generated during the treatment of sewage. This sludge contains
nutrients that can be beneficial to plants; however it can also contain agents such as
pathenogenic bacteria and parasites that can cause disease and attract vectors. If this
sludge is untreated before land application or surface disposal there is a potential for
direct or indirect exposure of humans to these agents. Therefore regulations require that
before sludge can be land applied or used for any other form of "beneficial use" (EP A,
2003) the sludge must first be treated. In the United States the use and disposal of treated
sludge (biosolids) is regulated under 40 CFR Part 503 which requires that sewage sludge
be treated by a Class A treatment process, where pathogens are treated to a below
detectable limit, or a Class B treatment process, where the sludge is unlikely to pose a
threat to human health and environment under certain conditions (EPA, 2003). If Class B
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biosolids are land applied, crop harvesting, animal grazing, and public access must be
limited for a certain period of time and be closely monitored.
In the past, the City of Clearwater operated an RDP EnvesselPasteurization
process at the Northeast Advanced Pollution Control Facility (APCF), which produced
Class A biosolids from the sludge generated by the City's three APCFs. The sludge was
then land applied. However, the City discontinued this process in 1998 after determining
it was more cost effective to enter in to along term contract with a contract operator to
produce Class B biosolids, which are hauled to residual fields in Polk County and
Hillsborough County for land application. Land application ofbiosolids is not very
sustainable:
· The transport ofbiosolids from the City to the land application sites in other
counties involve the emission of pollutants and usage of gasoline. As land
application sites become more scarce, trucks will have to travel farther.
· Land - Not only is public awareness increasing resentment towards sludge fields,
but a more prevalent long term problem is the fact that land is running out for this
type of application process.
In addition to being unsustainable, it is important that the City be self reliant
regarding residuals treatment. There is typically tremendous opposition to land
application in communities where it occurs. A recent law suit in California has received
a lot of attention in the residuals management industry. Orange County, California is
dependant on Kern County to accept its residuals for land application. In November
2006, Kern County adopted an ordinance to ban the importation of bios old is. The Kern
County voters overwhelmingly (83%) voted for the ban on biosolids recycling in their
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county, (Nebra, 2007). Neighbors argued that they should have the right to enjoy their
home without be subjected to a neighboring residual treatment facility. The debate
centered on the public's perception of living next to sludge material rather than a
scientific debate about the actual hazards of the biosolids. Even though the residuals
being shipped met the criteria for Class B biosolids land application, and there was no
imminent hazard or danger to the public, the Kern County voters still wanted the ban.
Their perception of the industry was the driving force for the lawsuit between the two
government entities
The Court concluded that the outright ban ofbiosolids discriminates against
interstate commerce, and Kern County lost the lawsuit. Out-of-county biosolids are
considered commerce, and cannot be shut out of a county. Additionally, the Court did
not find evidence that harm would occur to residents living near to the sludge fields, and
it stated that the practice has been undertaken safely throughout the United States without
indication of detrimental environmental or health impacts, (Nebra, 2007). Although the
lawsuit was lost, it demonstrates the growing public discourse over the land application
of Class B biosolids which could potentially lead to issues down the road.
Sustainable Development Plan and Implementation
A more sustainable plan for Clearwater would be for the City to treat its sludge to
Class A standards, that is commercial grade for farming and agriculture. Although the
sludge fields can be used by cattle ranchers to pasture their cows and grow hay,
producing a commercial grade fertilizer would create a better and more useful product.
This would also allow the City to avoid any potential issues that down the road with land
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The initial costs of starting up a Class A residual treatment process will be the biggest
factor. Proper planning and equipment purchasing is essential.
A meeting with Clearwater's Superintendent of Public Utilities, John Milligan,
revealed a plan of action for what the City is currently, and planning on doing, regarding
residuals treatment. Six years ago, Clearwater was hauling its sludge off to land fills. As
mentioned above, this is a common practice for urbanized cities to do, which is very non-
sustainable. Today, the City of Clearwater hauls off its sludge to be land applied, or sent
to a land fill. To lighten the load of the actual hauling costs of trucking the sludge to the
fields, the City invested in anaerobic digesters to reduce volatile solids in the sludge to
reduce hauling coats. There are two digesters at the Marshall Wastewater Treatment
Facility, and one at the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Facility. These digesters not
only reduce the amount of volatile solids in the sludge, but can actually generate
electricity in the process. The methane gas produced is a by-product of the residuals
treatment, and 3500 cubic feet is produced every hour. This generates power for micro
turbines, has so far given Clearwater an energy reduction of $80-1 00 thousand dollar per
year.
Clearwater did have a brief history with treating their sludge back in 1995 at the
Northeast Facility. The process was a lime treatment process with is not efficient and
literally a stinking process of residuals treatment. This type of treatment was messy, and
treated with a high amount of lime to stabilize the sludge, which still had to be hauled
away to residual fields. Overall, the plant was deemed too big of an expense, and went
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The plan currently on the table for Clearwater is to buy two dryers to treat and dry
out their residuals. This type of advanced treatment yields Class A sludge. This method
would dry sludge up to 90% solids, and the product would be hauled away to make
fertilizer at fertilizer plants. The major barrier for this the $14-15 million dollar price tag
that goes with the equipment purchase for the capital project. A solution to lighten the
expense load would be to have smaller, neighboring cities help contribute. The cities of
Tarpon, Oldsmar and Dunedin could contribute towards the operations and maintenance
costs of the equipment. Another way is if each smaller city were to pay per pound of
what goes through the plant. This could be beneficial for a smaller quantity generator.
A concern John had with obtaining the Class A residual is the responsibility that
comes with it. The difference between Class A and Class B residuals is huge. Class A is
strictly regulated, and must meet strict guidelines before leaving the plant. This can be
seen as a hindrance for most plant mangers. The three hurdles for the City to get this
plan off the ground are: 1 - Operations and maintenance costs, 2 - Start up capital costs
for the initial purchase for the equipment, and 3 - Fuel costs.
To look at the incentives that caD overcome these barriers, we'll look at each one
of issues, and see specifically how each can be dealt with to move ahead with the project.
First, the operations and maintenance (O&M) costs are varied because it depends on the
frequency of machine usage. John's concern was for Clearwater to take on such a
potentially huge O&M expenses for the City. The potentially high costs of repairs and/m
downed equipment can be off-set by having the smaller surrounding cities of Tarpon,
Oldsmar and Dunedin share expenses, in the meanwhile, ship their sludge to the
Clearwater plant as well for Class A residual treatment. If neighboring cities can come to
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the table as well with this part of the project, it would be a win-win situation for
everyone. The second concern being addressed is the capitol project cost of $14-15
million dollars for 4 years. John stressed the importance of such projects being done over
a few years, rather than at one. If a huge project is taken up too quickly, it can have
negative impacts on the taxpayers. This is to be avoided by all means; even if a great
project idea is in the works, a time frame must be set to disperse the stress of the initial
costs. The last issue mentioned is fuel costs. Unstable fuel costs can drive or crash
markets and industries in our current economy. The dryers covert our waste product into
a great resource,. but it takes fuel to run the dryer stems that treat the residuals. A huge
spike in fuel costs can cause extra expenses for the Class A process. If certain energy
efficient dryers are purchased, they have capabilities of recirculating their energy, making
them more efficient and less expensive to operate.
Results and Future Recommendations
Earlier, I mentioned the issues of basic sludge land fill and field application
implications. Land filling is getting significantly more expensive. Basic land application
is getting met with opposition from communities as was seen from the California county
law suit. I think John Milligan said it best during our meeting, "Availability of land is
what drives residual dryers to be purchased. We are running out ofland." Running out
of land is an issue that will have to eventually be addressed, as with all wasting
industries.
The bottom line for Clearwater tax payers is a benefit for purchasing the dryers.
For the fiscal year of October 2006 through 2007, the current cost of hauling Class B
sludge out of the City cost $750,000. Estimation for running the fuel dryers to treat the
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sludge, with fuel costs estimated at $1.94 a gallon, the number came out to $620,000.
Clearwater can save potentially over $100,000 a year by treating their sludge with this
dryer method; all the while being sustainable and environmentally friendly. These costs
can change however; rising fuel costs to operate this dryer system can become a huge
negative factor for the City.
Looking towards the future, it can be an option left on the table to treat
greater amounts of sludge from a growing population by making even bigger gains
through the treatment process. The granulator method can be looked at if and when the
Clearwater dryer treatment proves successful.
The neighboring City of Largo has a biosolids fertilizer plant which has been
operating since 1991. A field meeting conducted with the Largo biosolids plant foreman,
Craven Askew, went through the process of how regular wastewater sludge is treated and
creates a Class A soil conditioner product. "The City of Largo Wastewater Biosolids
Facility utilizes advanced heat-drying technology to produce marketable pelletized
domestic waste residuals. The facility produces between 16 and 18 dry tons per day of
Class A residuals that are sold for beneficial use as a soil conditioner. The finished
product has very little odor, has a high nutrient value and is highly marketable. The
finished product is sold to a private entity for resale to various agricultural interests
throughout the United States. The final product is used directly as a soil conditioner and
also is mixed with other ingredients for use as a fertilizer," (Askew, 2004, p.). A diagram
for the facility shows the sludge treatment process from start to finish, (Diagram 1). The
end product of the Largo Biosolids Facility is a pelletized, granular residual that is sold
and used as fertilizer. The plant currently sells the finished product for $42.50 a ton to
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the Centico Company, which has contracts with major fertilizer and agriculture
companies throughout the U.S.
The major difference between what is being proposed for Clearwater regarding
Largo's treatment process is the fact that a pelletizing train is not required to make
commercial grade fertilizer. It is very useful to pelletize the residuals, and it makes a
better product for agricultural use; however, at this stage of the plan for Clearwater is to
treat the sludge with dryers and not put it through the pelletizing part of the process. This
won't pull a profit for the City, since the end product will be picked up for free from a
distributor.
If Clearwater were to put a biosolids processing plant into operation for the city,
100% of their waste stream from sewage sludge could be transformed into a fertilizer
resource; hence, the current trend of the City's linear process urban production would be
converted to a circular trend of input and output sustainability.
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Chapter 9
Electric Vehicles in Clearwater
John Connaughton
Executive Summary
The subject of my study is how the city can reduce the generation of greenhouse
gases produced there by cars and trucks. I first examine the benefits of low speed electric
vehicles, or LSVs. This solution is attractive in terms of ecology and economics, but it is
dependent upon a cultural and therefore political modification: it might require lowering
speed limits on some roadways in Clearwater.
The conclusion of my study is that electric cars and trucks will eventually be the
answer to the basic problem of greenhouse gas emissions, even if they are not LSVs. The
problem is, affordable models of faster and fully electric vehicles do not exist yet. They
will soon, but if Clearwater needed to replace vehicles today, and could not adopt the low
speed solution, then the best solution I could present now would be a hybrid.
In doing this report I examined several dozens of internet sources, and my links
are provided in the references for this chapter. As much as is possible the numbers cited
herein come only from government web sites, most notably www.fueleconomv.gov, on
the assumption those are the most objective and thorough. I avoided other sites unless
they agreed with government sites. For distances I relied on Google Earth's measuring
tools.
Fuel Alternatives: Ecology
From the ecological point of view any alternative to gasoline is better than
gasoline. Appendix A shows that the typical mid-sized gasoline car on the road today
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emits at least 8 tons of greenhouse gases in the course of an average year's 15,000 miles.
Ethanol, natural gas, and hybrids are all notably better, and these could be adopted and
used in the city right now with no more preparation than locating the nearest fuel
supplier. Greenhouse gases from ethanol are about 80% of gasoline, and natural gas is
about 67% of gasoline.
For absolute improvement, however, there is only electric. Electric does not
produce any greenhouse gases at all, or only traces. Therefore replacing one gasoline car
with an electric one cuts pollution by 8 tons or more per 15,000 miles driven.
Fuel Alternatives: Economics
If electricity is generated by solar, wind or water power, the raw resource is free
(as well as clean) and there would be no comparison at all between electricity and other
sources of automotive power. But most electricity today is generated from fossil fuels.
When fossil fuels are the original energy source for both, gasoline arrives at the pump
much more efficiently (82%) than electricity arrives at the outlet (52%). However,
production and distribution do not matter, even ignoring the 'free' nature of renewable
sources, because this is more than offset by performance at the end.
In a gasoline engine several things have to happen to get energy from a burning
fuel converted into pressure turning the axles; in an electric car the axle can actually be
the shaft in the motor. An electric thus, and in other ways, has significantly fewer
moving parts. Because of this electric is about 75% efficient in converting stored energy
into useful motion, compared to 20% for gasoline. At the point of use an electric motor
approximately triples the productivity of a gasoline engine. (See appendix E.)
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For the argument, say gasoline at the pump costs $3.00 per gallon. At 30 mpg, 30
miles costs $3.00, or 10 cents per mile. A gallon of gasoline contains power equal to
33.5 kilowatts worth of electricity. The current cost of kilowatt-hours is about $.10 each
(which is probably high, especially if one recharges at night). This means an electric car
needs $3.35 worth of electricity to match the power in a gallon of gas-but at three times
the efficiency, you go 90 miles for that $3.35, which means 3.7 cents per mile instead of
10. (See appendix A again for annual costs, and appendix C for fuel efficiency data.)
Other Technical Considerations
On top of the difference in fuel-to-action efficiency, any car that burns any fuel at
all for even a moment (meaning hybrids too) needs a containment chamber for the fire
and systems for conversion and exhaust, making them much heavier and more complex
than an electric car, and therefore more expensive to build, purchase and maintain.
Batteries might outweigh a full tank of gasoline, but overall the electric will still weigh
less.
The life span of an electric motor is 30,000 hours. A gasoline engine driven
1,000,000 miles at an average speed of 50 mph has run only 20,000 hours, and it has
probably needed a good amount of servicing along the way, while an electric did not.
As of now the weak point in electric cars is the battery. A hybrid Prius set on
'EV' (electric vehicle only) will run out of power in 10 or 11 miles because it draws on a
single battery for locomotion; fully electric vehicles have greater range because they use
grids of up to 20 batteries. Furthermore, however many there are, current batteries still
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last for only 3 or 4 years-and batteries are expensive. The owner of an electric vehicle
today may need to spend 20 x $100 = $2,000 every 3 or 4 years to replace them.
By comparison, the Department of Energy estimates a 4-year average routine
maintenance cost for gasoline cars to be $2,983. I do not have an item by item
comparison on this, however. Both need tires, for example, and that might be included
for the gasoline car but it is not for the electric. Therefore I allow that electric and
gasoline maintenance may be an even match, at least for now.
I think, though, it will not be that way for long. As I edit in late November 2007,
U.S. News & World Report reports that GM is closing in on a 300 lb. lithium ion battery
that should extend range by 4 or 5 times the nickel metal hydride in a Prius, let alone the
lead acid batteries that preceded that. I also expect that in the end fuel-cell technology
will render all batteries obsolete, but I am not going there in this report except to note
fuel-cells are intended to produce electricity, so that conversion from batteries at a later
date should be a relatively focused and simple process.
If maintenance is a draw for now, and fuel costs run 3 to 1 in favor of electrics,
and emissions are not even an argument, then it is time to start looking at electric
vehicles.
Low Speed Vehicles (Lsvs)
F or the technical reasons just described, and for reasons still to be discussed,
LSVs are lightweight and inexpensive, typically $9,000 - $15,000. They win on purchase
price as well as environmental cost and fuel economy. (Appendix E includes links to a
number of different makes and models.) But what are they?
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Federal Department of Transportation rules on this subject have existed only since
1998, when it became necessary for the public safety to separate smaller electric
vehicles-specifically, golf carts-from sharing the same roads as faster, heavier
vehicles. The result was the creation of the LSV category. The definition hinges largely
on attaining speeds above 20 mph, which keeps golf carts out of this category. LSVs are
supposed to be capped at 25 mph, but for technical reasons they are often--ifnot usually-
-capable of more; thus how and where they are allowed to be used defines them better
than simple speed capability.
The federal rule drew upon the dozen or so states that already had rules for this,
including Florida. Most of these, including Florida, allow LSVs on private and public
roads where pennitted by local government, or in self-contained retirement communities.
Arizona took the approach that LSVs can be driven there on any road posted at 35 mph or
lower.
Like other states that addressed the issue, Florida requires efficient brakes,
reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning devices
in front and rear, headlights, taillights, and brake lights. Notably, there is nothing in the
rule about side impact panels or any meaningful bumpers-and therefore these vehicles
would not pass a crash test. (This is another reason they are so lightweight.)
I could find no indication that automobile insurance companies have given LSVs
any thought at all yet. I looked for quotes on-line and spoke at some length with a
service representative at Progressive Insurance. They had never heard of these vehicles.
So for now I assume that LSV s are treated as any other vehicle for insurance purposes;
but for several reasons, most obviously speed, insurance on a LSV should cost far less.
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Because they are only minimally equipped for safety, though, serious
consideration needs be given to whether or not LSV s should be on the same roads as
faster moving, heavier vehicles. The easy answer is that they should not. The next
question, then, is a planning one: how much of the City of Clearwater could tolerate a
speed limit of 35 mph on all traffic so that these vehicles would be reasonably safe?
Appendix B shows a map laying out the current speed limits in Clearwater. It is
clear from that map that most of the road mileage in Clearwater is already at 35 or 30
mph. These speed zones are located largely in residential areas and in the island
communities. Clearly LSVs would do well if they were used exclusively in these areas.
The problem is getting from one such area to another one when they are not directly
connected.
There are significant miles of roadway in Clearwater currently limited to 40 mph.
These roads are problems for the LSVs where they divide the lower speed areas from
each other. If these speed limits could be reduced by 5 mph, almost the entire city would
then be capped at 35 mph. Very little would not be.
West of Route 19 only 6.13 miles of road are set above 40 mph, including 4.46
miles of Coachman, Drew and North Belcher roads, and 1.67 miles on The Memorial
Causeway Bridge. These are all set at 45 mph. Perhaps the east end could be ignored;
but the bridge looms in Clearwater's primary industry, and most obviously divides the
lower speed areas. If the bridge could be reduced by 10 mph this entire plan would come
together. (In driving the bridge's 1.67 miles, the difference between 45 mph and 35 mph
is 38 seconds.)
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I must note, however, the bridge is part of an evacuation route, and that makes
this more than only a life-style issue. LSVs might be the only means of escape for some,
but their presence on the bridge might also be the cause of chaos. This question needs
professional consideration that I cannot provide.
Higher-Speed Electrics
At the other end of the scale, several new electric vehicles like the Tesla can out-
perform all but the most powerful gasoline engines. The people behind the Tesla claim it
can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in under 4 seconds, then cruise at 130 mph for up to
245 miles. They claim a fuel cost of 2 cents per mile and the equivalent of 135 mpg in
efficiency. The first production run of this car sells for $100,000, which could come
down with volume; in the meantime it provides a glimpse into the future of electronic car
technology.
On the more practical end-but still at $42,000---from 1997 to 2003 Toyota sold
a 100% electric SUV called the Rav-IV. It matched the speed and perfonnance of any
other SUV except for range, and it offered zero emissions and fuel efficiency equal to
111 mpg.
The electric Rav-IV was discontinued after 6 years, so something about it still
wasn't economical. Or it may have had to do with California loosening an emissions
standard the day before they closed it down, but I do not know that. My point is that the
technology already exists, even the tooling and assembly line already exist, so full speed
electrics could return as fast as demand rises as gas goes up, or legal standards tighten
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Let me re-cap. We already know that electric is the only really good answer
ecologically for personal transportation. We already know it is the least expensive type
of fuel consumption. We know that except for batteries there is no comparison in
maintenance costs. So what else is there?
Hybrids
The simplest way to deal with the subject of hybrids is to say a few things about
the Toyota Prius. This car owns 40% of the hybrid market in the United States. It has
been named Car of the Year in Japan (1997-98), in North America (2004) and in Europe
(2005). It claims overall fuel mileage of 46 mpg, and its suggested retail price for 2007
was a low $22,175. More than a million have been sold world-wide. It is used by local
governments as police vehicles from Sweden to Ottawa to Laguna Beach, CA. It is also
available now at many dealers within or around Clearwater, and it has a history of
exemption from sales taxes (at least in Connecticut), federal income tax credits, and 10%
discounts on insurance. If Clearwater were in the market to replace a sedan in its fleet
right now, one would almost have to endorse this vehicle.
Nonetheless, half the time this vehicle is running on gasoline, and every 15,000
miles or so it has put 4 or 5 tons of greenhouse gas emissions into the air.
What Other Cities Are Doing Now
What cities are doing right now is buying the Toyota Prius. No-one thinks they
can afford to wait for the perfect all-electric vehicle. There is something like a contest
going on today in the United States, with cities competing to see who can get greenest,
fastest. A website called Sustainlane currently ranks the top ten as follows; the
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percentage shown for each is how much of their city fleets are powered by alternative
fuels.
Las Vegas. NV 63% Denver. CO 31%
Honolulu. HI 51% Phoenix. AZ 28%
Kansas City. MO 45% Los An2eles. CA 25%
Albuquerque. NM 42% Seattle. W A 25%
Dallas. TX 39% Portland. OR 25%
Albuquerque and Denver are on record as pursuing 100% greenness. In
Albuquerque ethanol, electricity and biofuels are mandated for city buses, and hybrid cars
are encouraged by getting free parking.
New York City is noteworthy. They bought 20 of the electric Toyota Rav-IV
themselves and have in place major economic incentives to promote private investment in
electrics and hybrids and other alternative fuels. The taxi medallions sold for alternative
vehicle taxis there run at up to 33% less than for gasoline. The NYC Department of
Transportation (NY DOT) will pay up to 80% of the incremental cost for new or
converted medium- and heavy-duty natural gas, electric, dual-fuel (80% CNG), or hybrid
electric vehicles. The New York City Private Fleet Alternative Fuel/Electric Vehicle
Program gives out awards to help private sector fleets convert to alternative fuels. For
examples:
· UPS was awarded $746,888 to purchase ten (10) electric delivery vehicles for
use in the Manhattan South delivery area.
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. Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc, was awarded $124,237 to purchase five
International Eaton hybrid-electric delivery trucks that operate out of their
Bronx depot and service the five boroughs.
The money for these awards comes from Federal Department of Transportation
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds distributed through NYSERDA to
address air quality improvement strategies in the transportation sector. And finally, until
December 31,2010 New York state is giving a tax credit for the installation of clean fuel
vehicle refueling infrastructure located in the state. The tax credit is equal to 50% of the
cost ofthe infrastructure. (See Appendix D for more detail on NYC's programs.)
Quoting from ZAP's publicity release of March 29, 2007, the City of Richmond,
CA, has joined them in launching a pilot fleet program to demonstrate ZAP electric
trucks in a city fleet, the first fleet in the country to incorporate all-electric city-trucks.
ZAP calls the XEBRA sedan and truck "city-cars," an electric car design for inner city
driving up to 40 MPH. XEBRA is manufactured through a strategic partnership with a
Chinese auto manufacturer and available through ZAP's authorized dealers at a price of
about $10,000. (Note the speed-almost only a LSV. I assume these avoid the higher
speed limit streets.)
Implementation Ideas For Clearwater
1. Clearwater can work with the state and the county to look at sales taxes,
which Connecticut waives on purchases of hybrids.
2. It can work with the state DMV to set graduated fee rates based in part on fuel
usage.
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3. It can look at reduced license (medallion) fees for electric or hybrid taxicabs.
4. It can consider free parking for obvious electrics or hybrids.
5. It can explore the federal and state agencies which would support such efforts
financially.
6. It can explore the LSV idea with adjacent towns and cities.
7. It can promote electric vehicle rentals by rental companies, and electric shuttle
service by local hotels, via tax considerations. It could also bring consumer
pressure to bear here by offering consumer incentives, like local hotel
discounts if they show they rented a hybrid.
8. It can look at partnerships with electric utilities for the development of
convenient, credit-card operated charging stations in public parking facilities
or even with metered street parking; such convenience for citizens could only
encourage private use of electrics.
9. Clearwater could explore a partnership with 'Zip-Cars,' a national rental
operation in major cities that rents vehicles out for just a few hours at a time
and at a fairly low cost. A fleet of inexpensive electric vehicles might prove a
very strong economic model here.
10. Clearwater could buy an electric or hybrid vehicle the next time one of the
town's fleet needs to be replaced, and track that vehicle's expenses and
performance for the sake of learning more.
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Chapter 10
Sustainable Options for Travelers to Clearwater
Johan Gonzalez
Executive Summary
For the fall semester of 2007 Dr. Robert Brinkmann, Chair of the Geography
Department at the University of South Florida, conceived a course outline meant to
complement 'greening' efforts being made by the city of Clearwater, Florida. This project
is the work of one of the students taking that course.
The subject of this project is transportation systems used to get here by visiting
tourists and winter residents. This project is related to two other USF projects focusing on
transportation, one about electric vehicles and other fuel alternatives, and the second on
bicycle use within the city. These however are more about what can be done once a
person is in the city, as opposed to how one gets there.
Clearwater is a city that is strongly affected, economically and socially, by
tourism with a significant percentage of the population here is seasonal due to our
attractive beaches and climate. However, the transportation systems our visitors use to get
here adversely affect the quality of life in Clearwater for everyone.
The goal of this project is to identify the transportation systems that travelers use
now to come to the area, and identify alternatives that are more sustainable. The pros and
cons to these alternatives will be presented followed by an implementation strategy for
their adoption.
The city has recognized the need for multimodal transportation in its plans for
development, and has made the first step in considering sustainable options. The city, as
well as other stakeholders such as shuttle operators, can adopt alternative options with
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financial and research assistance from outside as well as internal sources. This would
serve to improve the lifestyles of both residents and visitors and make the city a
sustainable community and tourism destination
Project Definition
The scope of the project is to identify the options of that travelers chose to get to
Clearwater from the major airport in the area, and to identify the economic, social, and
environmental impacts those options might have on the city. Alternatives that could help
reduce the impact of tourism on the city shall be presented. This would include a study of
the strengths and weaknesses of alternative transportation options, as well as suggestions
for making the acceptance of these options more feasible.
The project involves several elements of sustainable transportation. In the first
place it might be useful to define what sustainability is. The most basic definition is from
the Brundtland Report (1987): Sustainable development "meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs "J. In tenns of
transportation the Environmental Directorate of the OECD defines environmentally
sustainable transportation as, "transportation that does not endanger public health or
ecosystems and that meets needs for access consistent with (a) use ofrenewable
resources that are below their rates of regeneration, and (b) use of non-renewable
resources below the rates of development of renewable substitutes. ,,2 This definition is
relevant to the project in that it mentions renewable alternatives to petroleum, which will
be considered later.
1 Sustainable Transportation and TDM. Online TDM Encyclopedia htto://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm67.htm
2 Sustainable Transportation and TDM. Online TDM Encyclopedia http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm67.htm
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There are several impacts that transportation can have on the environment which
are of concern to the city. One of the major concerns today is the depletion of non
renewable resources such as gasoline and diesel. The burning of fossil fuels also
contributes to air and water pollution, which can affect the city's tourist trade. It also
affects the city's efforts in terms of greening itself in that climate change has shown to be
linked to human contributions of green house gases.
The economic consequences of transportation are also significant. There are the
more obvious costs on the building of facilities such as highways as well as concurrent
costs to increase access to urban and suburban areas. Traffic congestion due to the
increased automobile usage also has economic costs due to increased fuel usage. One of
the major concerns of consumers today is the rising cost of gasoline. (This may actually
help sustainability efforts, in that it almost forces people to consider alternative means of
transportation.
Benefits
There are several benefits to be gained from understanding how tourists traveling
to Clearwater impact the environment through their transportation choices. By addressing
this source of potential green house emissions, this study can help the city contribute to
the international movement of adaptation to climate change. If it leads to the adoption of
fuel efficient vehicles and alternative fuels, it will reduce the consumption of petroleum
citywide. New developments can be designed with more sustainable transit options, and
of themselves become a draw for residents and tourists.
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Sustainable Plan Development
The need for more sustainable transit options begins with a review of the data
gathered on options for travel to the city. Different alternatives will be assessed with
examples of success stories to better explain the possibility of adoption.
The major data sources on travelers from the airport to Clearwater were gathered
from two surveys. The first is the Tampa International Airport Survey (See Appendix 1).
This survey though not specific to the area of Clearwater in general was instrumental in
revealing the fact that travelers in the airport tended to bed either picked up (36.4%) or
were using private vehicle (19.5%). The use of rental cars (36.9%) was also relevant to
sustainable development in Clearwater, for several reasons. The survey shows that the
major users of transportation from the airport are private or small car users3. It also
emphasizes that any sustainable transit approaches by the city government should include
rental car companies as prime stakeholders.
The second source was the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention and
Business Bureau4. The website that is operated by this organization had a number of
important surveys that were related to the specifics of travelers to Clearwater. In the 2006
annual visitor profile, the number of travelers who deplaned from Tampa International
numbered approximately seventy-two thousand compared to twenty thousand from
Orlando internationalS. The number of visitors who used rental cars annually was also
significant (fifty three thousand).
The rental car companies at the airports offer a number of vehicle choices to
travelers, including fuel efficient models as well as those with low efficiency. Some
3 Tampa transit survey Pg 16 htto://www.tamoaaimort.com/ground transPOItation/transit survev.pdf
4 81. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website htlp://www.pinellascvb.com/
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companies did offer some alternative vehicle types. An example would be The Dollar
Rental Company, which offers a hybrid Nissan Altima6. Alamo also offers a number of
hybrids, including the Toyota Prius and Camry7. A number of rental car companies, in
fact, are now aware of and working to improve the greenhouse gas emissions problem as
it relates to rental cars8.
These options have several environmental problems. The major problem would be
the emissions that fossil fuelled cars emit. These include major green house gases such as
carbon dioxide which contribute to global warming as well as other gases that are
detrimental to human health. The other major concern will be congestion on the major
roadways to Clearwater especially during the peak tourist season during the winter.
Therefore sustainable options should seek to reduce emissions as well as lessen traffic on
the roads.
Alternatives
Light rail is a form of transport that uses electric rail cars on private roads. This
mode of transport should be considered an option for bringing travelers from the airport
to the city and its tourist destinations.
Advantages
Light rail can provide a higher capacity service than buses or shuttles
approximately 100 persons per car or 150 per train9. They also are less polluting in that
6 Dollar Rental Company undated httn://ww2.dollar.com/CarslFindACar.asox
7 Alamo car rental undated htto:/lwww.alamo.com/
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they give off zero emissions at the point of use. Passenger comfort can be superior to
other forms of mass transit. This can enhance the image of using light rail encouraging
greater ridership. The costs to passengers are also much less than renting a car. Light rail
can also reduce congestion on major roadways by reducing the number of commuters
from the airport.
Disadvantages
The major disadvantage would be costs on construction and implementation.
Capital cost can be high (between 3 and 25 million dollars)lO. The infrastructure required
will occupy significant urban space and may require modifications to existing traffic
flows. Cost of construction will be naturally reduced due to the topography of Florida
(flat) especially in the light that there is no need for underground construction. Speed can
be a concern with the average being between 15 to 25 miles/hour with a top speed of 65
mile/hour. This however can be ideal if the rail is constructed along scenic areas such as
Tampa bay where tourist would most likely visit during their stay.
The airport has considered a small light rail project in conjunction with the City of
St. Petersburg]]. This should be replicated in Clearwater with the system running along
the scenic Courtney. Campbell Causeway. It also serves create a vital linkage with an
important shareholder in tourism as well as provide travelers with further incentive to use
light rail.
Shuttle usage was also a concern, although it does not have as significant an
impact on fuel usage as private cars do, according to the surveys. Shuttles can reduce the
10 http://www.sfeccstudv.comlother transportation.html
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impact on the environment through the sharing of rides by travelers to their destination.
The sustainability of shuttles can be further enhanced buy using alternative fuels or even
going completely electric. There are several benefits to conversion
Benefits
The most important is the reduction of emissions. Shuttles tend to make several
trips a day the reduction benefits can be compounded. They can also help shuttle
operators reduce operational and maintenance costs as these vehicles are more efficient
that their petroleum counterparts. The public relation perception of alternative fuel
vehicles are extremely positive as they are cleaner and quieter that thand conventional
vehicles.
Disadvantages
The major disadvantage would be costs of implementation. Typically buses using
natural gas or ethanol cost $60, 000 more than conventional vehicles. This is in addition
to the new infrastructure needed such as fuelling staion and storage. However this can be
mitigated through grant programs from the Federal Transit Administration as well as
excises taxes such as an alternative fuel infrastructure tax. credit. One example would be
Section 1342 of the Energy Policy Act of200S12. It provides a tax credit equal to 30% of
the cost of alternative refueling property. Qualifying alternative fuels are natural gas,
propane, hydrogen, E85, or biodiesel mixtures of B20 or more.
Another program is the Clean Cities initiative. According to the Guide to alternative fuel
transportation in Florida by the Clean Fuel Florida advisory Board (2003), Clean Cities is
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a U.S. DOE nationwide initiative, begun in 1994, to encourage the use of alternative
fuels, infrastructure and vehicles through grassroots groups in designated areas
throughout the country. The program is a voluntary, locally based government and
industry partnership to mobilize local stakeholders in the effort to expand the use of
alternatives to gasoline and diesel fuel. The program seeks to improve the quality of life
by using clean domestic fuels for transportation. This program can aid in infrastructural
implementation of alternative fuels. Portland, Oregon has a program using a mix of
alternative fuels, and that city is considering conversion to hybrid busesl3. The experience
of The Salt Lake City international airport was also successful in term of working with
shuttle companies and offering incentives.14 This suggests that with suitable partnership
and incentives, a sustainable alternative to private automobile use from airports can be
achieved.
Transit buses were not popular choices for travelers to get to Clearwater.
However, as an alternative to private cars, public transportation can be less damaging to
the environment. They can also serve as means of transit from transit stations of intercity
systems such as light rail. The City of Clearwater is served by a number of routes of the
Pinellas Sun coast Transit Authority. The most significant to Clearwater, in tenns of
tourism, would be the Suncoast trolley (http://www.psta.netlbeachtrolley.htm) and the
Jolley Trolley (http://www.thejolleytrolley.coml). Both these trolley services operate
between the Cities of Clearwater and St. Petersburg on a regular daily schedule. The
continuous operation of these vehicles, as well as their accessibility to popular tourist
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areas, makes them prime candidates for consideration in sustainable transit options as
electrical buses.
The experience of the Greater New Haven Transit District (GNHTD) in
Connecticut is one success storyl5. They began operating four Ebus -22-foot, fully
electric trolley replica vehicles in 2002. The most positive aspects of the switch were the
reduction of emissions in the immediate area as well as a reduction in fuel consumption.
Sustain ability Plan implementation
The first step would be construction of a light rail network from the Tampa
international airport. This will be accomplished through funding from the Clean cities
initative as well as funding from the Federal Transit authority. The airport also has a
vested interest in a light rail project as it would reduce congestion to and from the airport
and could provide additional funds for construction. The initial cost borne by the city
would be recouped through funding sources as well as the user fees once the system is
fully operational (7 to 15 dollars per trip). These systems would run along the major route
from the airport to the Courtney Campbell causeway. This is the significant link between
Tampa and Clearwater and completely above ground eliminating the need for
underground sections. This would reduce cost per mile significantly.
Shuttle usage can offer significant savings in terms of fuel consumption as well as
emissions due to increase in number of passengers. These reductions can be further
enhanced with conversion of shuttle fleets to either use alternative fuels or completely
electric. A mix of both can be used with electric shuttles being used for relatively short
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trips. Infrastructure cost though significant will be reduced through incentives such as tax
credits.
The city of Clearwater must. actively engage the rental car companies to
encourage passengers to choose hybrids as their mode of transport. This can be
accomplished by giving financial incentives such as free parking at poular sites or
reduced hotel rates for passengers using sustainable rental vehicles within the city the
public image of rental car companies will be enhanced by such a program.
Results and future recommendations
The data reviewed suggested that travelers mainly use either private transportation
or rental cars in arriving from the Tampa International Airport. These options were not
sustainable as they contribute significantly to petroleum usages and air pollution. The
sustainable transportation options such as electric light rail from the air port to Clearwater
as well as shuttles and renal vehicles using alternative fuels and engines will help reduce
the negative effects of travel to the city. The main disadvantage (costs of implementation)
can be reduced through aid from programs offered by the Federal Transit authority and
clean cities program among others..
The first recommendation would be to educate travelers about sustainable options
before they arrive in the city. This can be done through the My Clearwater website as
well as through travel agencies. A clear listing of options should be presented as well as
any incentives for choosing to use them.
Involvement of the hospitality industry must be a necessary component of any
sustainability project involving tourists. A second recommendation would be the hosting
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of green conventions for business travelers. This would make regular travelers aware of
the city initiatives for sustainability as well as provide an opportunity to showcase any
environmental business programs the city may have to offer. It also gives hoteliers
incentives to adopt technologies such as electric vehicles in their business plans.
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Chapter 11
A Bicycle Sharing Program for the City of Clearwater: Getting People
Out of Their Cars and Into a Greener City
Danielle Sobczak
Executive Summary
Creating a sustainable community involves developing in a way that increases
resident's quality oflife while protecting the natural environment. In other words,
sustainable communities increase economic and community well-being in ways that
promotes healthy environments (Hubbard, undated). It involves the efficient use of
resources, meeting local needs through the efficient use of those resources, protection and
enhancing in an equitable manner community quality of life and creating new businesses
that provide services or products that protect or restore the environment (Hubbard,
undated). Designing a sustainable transportation system is an important component in
developing a sustainable community. A sustainable transportation system minimizes
carbon dioxide emissions, reduces air pollution, promotes physical fitness, reduces noise
pollution and provides a healthier and greener image for the community.
Developing policies and providing transportation infrastructure that promotes the
use ofbicycIes is an important component of developing a sustainable transportation
system. The City of Clearwater has recognized this and is taking important steps to
promote bicycle use through various infrastructure projects and educational campaigns
outlined in Shifting Gears: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan City of Clearwater 2006.
A bicycle sharing program, gaining popularity throughout the United States and across
Europe, may compliment the City's current efforts to create a more sustainable
transportation system.
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Project Definition
Currently, residents and visitors rely heavily on the use of personal automobiles to
navigate the City of Clearwater. This results in traffic congestion, increased air pollution
and the image that the city is unsafe for pedestrians. Modifying the City of Clearwater's
current transportation system is important and necessary in the city's quest to create a
greener image and more sustainable community. A bicycle sharing program is an
innovative and environmentally friendly transportation program that also promotes health
through exercise, reduces annual transportation costs for participants, reduces traffic
congestion, and reduces air pollution and carbon emissions thus creating a more
sustainable transportation system and environment. This paper will demonstrate, using
Paris as a model, how a bicycle sharing program in the City of Clearwater may
compliment the city's current Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and get people out of
their cars and into a greener city.
There are several ways cities can provide bicycles to their residents and visitors
through bicycle sharing programs. The "first generation" bicycle sharing programs are
unregulated programs where a city simply releases bicycles into the community for
anyone to use (Gordon, p. 2007). There is no charge for the use of the bicycles and the
bicycles are typically painted an identifying color (2007). However, this program is
plagued with problems, most commonly bicycle vandalism and theft (2007). Other
programs, often referred to as "next generation programs" include deposit programs
where "a small cash deposit releases the bike from a locked terminal" and can only be
retrieved by returning the bicycle to another terminal (Wikipedia, undated).
Unfortunately, this program is also plagued with theft problems because the deposit
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amount is only a fraction of the cost of the bicycle and therefore there is no true incentive
to return the bike (Wikipedia, undated). Membership programs have fewer problems
with theft (Wikipedia, undated). These programs are designed where "bicycles are kept
either at volunteer-run hubs or at self service terminals" and "individuals registered with
the program identify themselves with their membership card" allowing them to check out
a bicycle (Wikipedia, undated). The membership creates a sense of responsibility thus
reducing bicycle vandalism and theft (Wikipedia, undated). Another common program
involves the long-term checkout of bicycles (Wikipedia, undated). This program allows
bicycles to be given "free of charge, for a refundable deposit, or sold at a reduced price"
and are "assigned to one person" for an extended period of time (undated). The most
common disadvantage of this program is "the much lower using frequency" (undated).
Finally, the "third generation" of bike-sharing programs are "high-tech" featuring
"electronic payment, tracking and locking systems" (Gordon, 2007). These programs are
often the product of public-private partnerships where cities have signed contracts with
private advertising agencies that supply the city with bicycles for no charge and also
provide the maintenance for the bicycles (Wikipedia, undated). In return the cities allow
the agencies to advertise on the bicycles directly or in various locations throughout the
city for no costs (Wikipedia, undated). These programs have proven more successful and
have successfully combated the theft and low usage problems plaguing most of the other
programs. As a result, this program may prove most useful for the City of Clearwater.
The following section will use Paris' Velib' program as a model for a successful bicycle
sharing program that has the potential to be implemented in the City of Clearwater. Of
course Paris and Clearwater are extremely different in numerous ways. However, Paris
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seems to be the leader in this type of program and therefore serves as an excellent model.
In addition, with any community bike program local variations should always be
considered and adapted to accordingly.
Sustainable Plan Development
On July 15,2007, "the City of Paris launched a new self-service bicycle" program
appropriately named Velib', a "combination of the French words velo (bicycle) and
liberte (liberty)" (Velib', undated). Paris' program has been described as "the most
ambitious in the world" (Bennhold, 2007). The overall goals of the program include
pollution reduction and to reduce "damage caused by intense use of cars, and also to limit
the emission of green house gases" 01 elib', undated). Furthermore, the city aims to
transform their current transportation system by drastically reducing the use of cars and
increasing the use of bicycles (undated). Positive consequences of this change in
transportation include healthier residents, improved quality of life and a greener image
for the city.
Paris' program features 24 hour self-service bicycle terminals (Shown in
Appendix 1, Figure 1) where users can take a bike from one terminal and return it to
another (undated). In addition, the terminals have computers allowing users to "obtain
one-day and seven-day subscriptions," recharge accounts, obtain terminal location
information and view their account information (undated). The bicycle terminals are
strategically located around the city "to serve centers of interest" (undated). The
bicycles (Shown in Appendix 1, Figure 2), costing around 1,300 dollars apiece
(Anderson, 2007), are designed for "durability, safety and comfort" (pristine planet,
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2007) and are painted a soft grey to blend "harmoniously into the urban environment"
(Velib', undated). In addition, the bicycles are equipped with an electronic tracking
device that substantially deters theft. Computers at the bicycle terminals assess the
maintenance needs of the bikes. The costs to rent the bicycles are relatively cheap and
affordable to most. For instance, the first 30 minutes are free, the next 30 minutes will
cost $1.30, $2.60 will be charged for the next 30 minutes and $5.20 will be charged for
the fourth-half hour of use and every 30 minutes after that (Anderson, 2007). The rising
rate helps promote the swift return of the bicycles.
Paris' program is a public-private partnership with the company JCDecaux
(2007). JCDecaux is responsible for providing all of the bikes, building the pickup/drop-
off stations, covering start'-up costs and employing the individuals necessary to operate
the program (2007). All of the revenue from the program will go directly to the city and
JCDecaux will pay Paris an annual fee (2007). In exchange the company will receive
"exclusive control over 1,628 city owned billboards" (2007). Additionally, the company
is responsible for maintenance of the bicycles and terminals. To further increase the
sustainability of the program the company has developed some innovative maintenance
techniques. For example, "control of the bikes will be carried out with 20 clean natural
gas vehicles" and "the maintenance staff will travel around using 130 electrically assisted
bikes" (Velib', undated). Furthermore, the most common maintenance required is
washing the bicycles and this is accomplished using "rain water recovered from
JCDecaux sites" (Velib', undated). The bicycles are also "99% recyclable" and the
company has "set up a recycling network for worn bike tires" (Velib', undated). To date
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the largest complaint with the program is that often in certain areas all of the racks are
occupied in the terminals making returning a bicycle difficult (Anderson, 2007).
It seems that Paris' bicycle sharing program would compliment Clearwater's
current sustainability efforts and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. For instance, the
Master Plan outlines the city's vision stating:
The City of Clearwater seeks to increase overall mobility and wellness by
providing an integrated non-motorized network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
throughout the City for the purpose of recreation, conservation, education,
transportation and economic development
A bike sharing program would bring in bike rental revenue that could be used to
further enhance the city's transportation infrastructure and support the city's vision. In
addition, bike sharing programs are known to reduce traffic. For instance, the mayor in
Lyon, France claims, traffic has been reduced by four percent since the implementation
of their bike sharing program (Anderson, 2007). A bike sharing program also has the
potential to reduce air pollution, improve parking, and enhance the city's image as a
greener, quieter more relaxed place to live and visit (2007). More importantly, a bicycle
sharing program may help reduce carbon emissions. Again the deputy mayor of Lyon,
France reports that "the cities 3,000 rental bikes have logged about 10 million miles-
saving an estimated 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide from being spewed into the air"
(Anderson, 2007). Furthermore, Cambridge reports that vehicles may emit between 280
to 430 grams of carbon dioxide per mile where as using a bicycle emits no carbon dioxide
(Cambridge, undated). There are also practical benefits to bicycle sharing programs. For
example, in Paris a recent study analyzed various trips around the city comparing "a car,
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bike, taxi and walking, and the bikes were always the fastest" (Anderson, 2007). Using
bicycles as the main mode of transport also saves money. For instance, AAA reports that
"car ownership ranks as the second highest living expense" and "the average yearly cost
of car ownership is $8, 431" (Community Cycling Center, Undated). This cost is
significantly higher than the costs to participate in the bicycle sharing program described
above.
Sustainability Implementation Plan
The key to getting people out of their cars and onto a bicycle is to make it easy for
them and making it the popular thing to do. The City of Clearwater already has
transportation infrastructure modifications underway that will undoubtedly promote the
use of bicycles. For instance, there are approximately 14 miles of existing multi-use
trails and the City plans to add an additional 5.2 miles outlined in their Master Plan. In
addition to these modifications, the City is actively promoting education and safety
programs as well as campaigns to encourage bicycle use. The City has already conducted
studies looking at bicycle use characteristics and has developed a model for prioritization
of projects. In other words, the City's efforts in creating a friendlier biking atmosphere
will be useful and may even serve as a model to implement the proposed bicycle sharing
program.
As with any community project it is important to obtain community input from
stakeholders representing the diversity within the community. Community participation
may be accomplished through interviews, focus groups, workshops and surveys.
Through this process' project goals, priorities, timelines and concerns may be established
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and addressed. More specifically, location of bicycle terminals may be identified and
strategies to avoid user complaints developed. Furthermore, potential partnerships may
be identified through the stakeholder process. These partnerships may include local
businesses and the tourism industry that is so prominent in Clearwater. As mentioned in
the Paris model the public-private partnership was imperative to their bike sharing
program because the private company provided all of the start-up costs, bicycles,
terminals, necessary personnel and maintenance of the program in return for advertising
privileges. Therefore, the City of Clearwater should make establishing partnerships a top
priority in implementing a bicycle sharing program of their own. Getting peopleto use
the bicycles will most likely pose the largest challenge and their use will serve as the
clearest marker of success. The City can use educational programs and advertising to
promote the programs use. These programs would compliment the current programs
already in place that are described in the City's Master Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. It
seems a bicycle sharing program would be a perfect compliment to this waterfront
community and will help sustain the qualities that make it such an attractive community
to live in and visit.
Results and Future Recommendations
"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be
counted. "
- Albert Einstein
Measuring the success of sustainability initiatives is often difficult. In the case of
the proposed bicycle sharing program success can be measured in tenns of use. The City
may be able to gage the potential success of the project through obtaining public input
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maximized through careful planning and educational outreach. The City of Clearwater
has the opportunity to become a leader in sustainable transportation with the
implementation of its own bicycle sharing program.
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Chapter 12
Energy Management
Ifetayo Venner
Executive Summary
As a signatory to the Mayor's Climate Change Agreement, the City of Clearwater
is required to strive to meet or exceed Kyoto protocol targets for reducing global
warming in its own operations and communities. Under the Kyoto protocol, developed
countries are required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 5% below
1990 levels at a minimum (United Nations, 1998). As energy use in the United States has
steadily risen, so too has the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. It is clear
that to reduce energy related emissions the consumption of energy from fossil fuels will
need to be reduced.
Currently the most cost effective way to reduce greenhouse gases is to reduce
overall energy consumption. The City can do much to promote energy efficiency among
its constituents through education, tax incentives, building code changes among other
things. However, this would be more effective if the City set the example by instituting
these measures within its own operations.
Discussions with staff indicate that there is some progress towards becoming
more energy efficient and the City is moving in the right direction. However, there is no
clear policy on energy efficiency, coordination or directive from the higher levels of the
City. This means that the full potential for energy savings is not being realized. To
engage as many employees as possible and to maximize savings the City should develop
an energy management program. This paper presents the key constituents for a successful
energy management program.
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The Case for Energy Management
As a signatory to the Mayor's Climate Change Agreement, the City of Clearwater
is required to strive to meet or exceed Kyoto protocol targets for reducing global
warming in its own operations and communities. Under the Kyoto protocol, developed
countries are required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 5% below
1990 levels at a minimum (United Nations, 1998). Most of the man made greenhouse
gases in the United States come from burning fossil fuels for energy use; of these, carbon
dioxide is the most significant. As energy use in the United States has steadily risen, so
too has the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Figure 1 shows the energy
consumption and carbon dioxide (C02) gas emissions in the US from 1949 through 2006.
It is clear that to reduce energy related emissions the consumption of energy from fossil
fuels will need to be reduced.
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Among the actions identified in the Mayor's agreement to reduce emissions due
to energy consumption are to promote the use of clean, alternative energy and to make
energy efficiency a priority. Clean, alternative energy sources of energy are an alternative
to burning fossil fuels and will in the future be critical to reducing the consumption of
greenhouse gas generating fuels. Solar energy, for example, could potentially be key in a
state with as many sunshine days as Florida. The City should do what it can to promote
the development and use of alternative energy sources where possible.
However, currently these alternatives are not cost effective and viable for large
scale use. For the time being the most efficient way to reduce greenhouse gases is to
reduce overall energy consumption. The City can do much to promote energy efficiency
among its constituents through education, tax incentives, building code changes among
other things. However, this would be more effective if the City set the example by
instituting these measures within its own operations. Residents and business would
respond to the City's commitment and see that it is possible.
Current Practice
The City is made up of several departments. Discussions with staff in General
Services and Public Utilities, as well a general City Of Clearwater website investigation,
indicate that there is some progress towards becoming more energy efficient. Some
examples are:
· Replacement of older inefficient HV AC equipment
· Installation of electronic temperature control systems
· Gradual replacement of existing lighting to more efficient types
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. Specification of efficient lighting products for construction and renovation
projects
. The use of natural gas for heating, space and water, when applicable.
. Replacement of process air blowers and change to more efficient diffusers at the
Marshall Street Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility.
. Piloting of more energy efficient motors at the City wastewater treatment plants
These projects show that the City is moving in the right direction. Some of the
staff are committed to saving energy and realize that it can be cost effective and even
produce cost savings. However, there is no clear policy on energy efficiency,
coordination or directive from the higher levels of the City. This means that the full
potential for energy savings is not being realized. To engage as many employees as
possible and to maximize savings the City should develop an energy management
program with defined goals, employee education and management backing.
Developing a Successful Energy Management Program
A City energy management program will require several components to be
successful. Much of it is outlined in the Figure 2, a guideline established by ENERGY
STAR, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of
Energy, set up to help organizations save money and protect the environment through
energy efficient policies and practices.
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Figure 2. Guidelines for Energy Management (ENERGY STAR, undated)
Management Commitment
F or an energy management program to be a success, and to engage as many
people as possible, commitment from the top levels of the City is critical. Money should
be set aside to fund the program and from the Mayor on down through the ranks it should
be clear that this is a critical goal. It is critical that the program launch be well publicized
within the City and that commitment from the highest levels of the City is demonstrated.
Communication could be in the form of memos Ie mail to all of the staff from the Mayor,
posters and/or an article in a newsletter. Details of the program could be made to
management of the various departments who could then communicate the detail to their
employees through meetings etc where necessary.
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Management Coordination
Ideally someone should be designated with responsibility for energy management,
reporting to the City Manager. This may not be possible with the limited budget of the
City. However, the City should establish an energy management committee comprised of
representatives from the various City departments, as well as stakeholders in the
community with relevant expertise. There should be a representative from each
department that affects energy use (eg. General Facilities, Engineering, Public Utilities),
the Office of Management Budget, the Clearwater Gas System and Progress Energy. This
team would initially be charged with developing a formal energy policy, developing
strategies and a plan to implement them, identifying barriers and procedures to over come
them, and communication with employees. As the program progresses it would be
responsible for evaluating proposals, monitoring and reporting progress and branching
out into new areas.
According to ENERGY STAR (ENERGY STAR, undated), to be successful and
energy policy should:
· State a clear, measurable objective
· Establish accountability
· Allow for the policy to be evaluated and updated as needs and priorities change
· Set and promote goals, linking them to the overall financial and environmental
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Establish Goals and Accountability
Since the overall goal is to reduce energy, the goal should also be measurable.
There should be an overall goal, goals for individual departments and sub-units and goals
for processes. Goals should have clear, obligatory deadlines, and be achievable.
Managers of the various departments should have input in determining goals and be held
accountable for achieving them. Some examples of goals are:
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Performance against a certain benchmark such as another similarly sized City.
Establish a baseline
Before any program begins the City should asses the current overall energy use
and the energy use of the individual departments to establish a baseline which is critical
for determining trends, success in meeting goals and identifying areas with potential for
improvement. A complete assessment of what is currently being done should also be
performed to identify successful projects, opportunities and problems.
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Create an action plan
Once the general policy is created and goals identified, an action plan should be
established to implement the goals. This should be updated at annually to reflect
achievements and changing priorities, needs and technologies. The action plan should:
· Evaluate the past performance
· Identify current energy use and short term and long term goals for the City as a
whole and the various departments
· Set timelines for the achieving the goals
· Establish a system to track and monitor success
· Identify critical people and roles
· Identify resources
Establish criteria for identifying and approving projects
Some of the criteria for identifying savings and projects could be
· Is the equipment/process needed?
· Can the equipment be used more efficiently or the process made more efficient?
· Can the same purpose be accomplished using less energy by some other
equipment or process
· Would new, more efficient equipment be more cost effective
· If the project must prove to be profitable the criteria must be determined such as a
payback period or a particular return on investment.
Engage Employees
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For the program to be successful everyone in the City needs to be involved. Some
critical factors that will contribute to the success are:
· Employees should know why the program is necessary and what the goals are.
· Employees should know that they are critical to the program's success, how they
can contribute and what is expected of them. They should let educated as to how
their activities (at work and at home) affect energy use and impact the
environment.
· Early success is critical to gaining support and enthusiasm. Management should
start out with some programs with the most chance of success and publicize them.
· The energy management team could put it its separate newsletter detailing goals,
programs and successes.
· Individual departments could also form teams responsible for implementing and
championing the program.
· Employees could be rewarded through publicity, letters, or even gift cards or
monetary rewards especially if a suggestion has let to large savings.
· Workshops/training with staff
Evaluate Progress
Once the action plan is implemented energy consumption should continuously be
measured and compared to goals established for each department. This energy savings
could then be converted to greenhouse gases. Data such as energy, monetary and
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emissions savings and return on investment are critical to justifying the need for and
success of the program and to make corrective action if necessary. It also can be used to
sets a good example when City moves forward with trying to get its residents to and
business to establish their own energy efficiency measures.
Conclusion
If the City adopts an energy management program following the guidelines
outlined above, it should be able to improve energy efficiency further, reducing
greenhouse gases and saving money in the process.
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Chapter 13
Sustainable Building Initiatives in Clearwater, FL
Jack O'Connor
Executive Summary
This study report begins by identifying the challenges and opportunities faced by
the City of Clearwater in connection with the emerging practices of sustainable or green
building development. The costs and benefits of this approach are discussed in some
detail. While the issues discussed are seemingly specific to the City, they are
representative of much a larger national and global trend. Included in the discussion are
references to other venues and how they have used public policy initiatives to further
their community objectives. The free market and private enterprise have also waded into
the idea pool, while technical organizations have undertaken a wide range of studies and
the cost/benefit models are evolving almost daily.
Sustainability and green design have become a part of a larger global debate.
Climate change, specifically humankind's potential to adversely impact the earth, is a
topic to which green design and construction playa part. Energy, water, and related
resource consumption/conservation are all themes central to sustainability. This has been
an interesting and rewarding study. The initial results provide a necessary platform to
support further research and evaluation.
Project Definition
In accordance with the city of Clearwater's mission to become a more sustainable
community, this project specifically deals with current environmental efficiency issues
with Clearwater's buildings. This study examines what role Clearwater'scun-entbuilding
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regulations play, if any, in creating and maintaining sustainable offices, retail spaces,
hotels, apartment complexes, and other types of buildings. This project will examine
various factors that are taken into consideration by cities when analyzing a building's
sustainability. These include, but are not limited to: building materials, energy
consumption, and waste output. The widespread use of air conditioning in Florida is an
unavoidable reality. However, there are numerous steps that can be taken to maintain
current service level standards while reducing the amount of overall consumption.
Sustainability has become a global area of concern. For example, the California
Integrated Waste Management Board states that commercial and residential buildings
account for one-sixth of the world's fresh water withdrawals, one-quarter of its wood
harvest, and two-fifths of its material and energy flows. The creation of more sustainable
buildings is an opportunity to use resources efficiently while creating healthier buildings
that improve human function, build a better environment, and provide for improvement
of traditional cost/benefit ratios.
Sustainable buildings, more commonly referred to as "green buildings," are
structures designed, built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-
efficient manner. Green buildings are utilized to meet certain objectives such as
protecting occupant health, improving employee productivity, using energy, water, and
other resources more efficiently, and reducing the overall impact to the environment.
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Sustainable Plan Development
From an economic standpoint, green buildings have traditionally cost more to
design and construct. However, evidence suggests that green buildings also generate
substantial savings, primarily through lower operating costs over the life cycle of the
facility. For example, The Tampa Tribune's Russell Ray recently wrote an article about
Verizon's upcoming use of solar power to run the equipment that makes
telecommunications possible in the Tampa Bay area. Verizon has recently completed the
installation of 140 solar panels at its central office building in Carrollwood. According to
Russell Ray's article, the savings would be very significant, and the $300,000 upfront
cost of the project would be completely recoupable (Ray, Tampa Tribune, 2007).
Currently, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green
Building Rating System has been established to accurately gauge a building's level of
sustainability. LEED projects are independently certified as including a pre-determined
number of energy-efficient and environment-conscious elements into design and
construction. LEED Certification can be difficult to achieve, but several newer buildings,
utilizing cutting-edge sustainable technology are setting a tremendous example. For
example, the largest and most energy efficient LEED building in the state of New
Mexico, the Jefferson Green office complex in Albuquerque, is one of the few buildings
in the world to achieve a double LEED Gold Certification (Jefferson Green pamphlet,
2007).
LEED's point-based rating system is organized into six categories (Sustainable
Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor
Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design Process) which contain credits and
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prerequisites. A project must achieve all seven prerequisites in order to attain any level of
LEED certification. The prerequisites include Erosion and Sedimentation Control,
Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning, Minimum Energy Performance, CFC
Reduction in HV AC&R Equipment, Storage and Collection of Recydables, Minimum
IAQ Performance, Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control (Jefferson Green pamphlet,
2007).
One of Florida's newest and most environmentally-friendly buildings is already
located on Clearwater Beach. The Sand Pearl Resort has recently been considered for
LEED certification by the US Green Building Council. This hotel and resort is one of the
first of its kind, and is already considered to be a leader among other resorts in energy
efficiency and environmental design.
The Sand Pearl Resort has taken several innovative steps to ensure quality
conservation. For example, in the area of climate control, they have replaced the
traditional Freon cooling system through using the building's own water supply. A state-
of-the-art chiller system provides high efficiency cooling, using only about 70% of the
energy required for other cooling methods. The indoor air quality is subsequently
improved by utilizing the chilled water plant to supply the hotel's interior spaces with
pre-conditioned air (Sand Pearl information pamphlet, 2007).
The Sand Pearl's conservation efforts were underway from the beginning of its
design and construction. Approximately 24 million pounds (12,000 tons, to be exact) of
materials were reintroduced into the manufacturing process instead of being tossed away
into landfills. That meant that over 65% of "normal" construction demolition waste was
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construction projects which is enough building material for 80 new 2,000-square foot
homes (Sand Pearl information pamphlet, 2007).
Sustainable Plan Implementation
An example of "green legislation" in an area of the state in close proximity to
Clearwater is currently taking place in Sarasota County. The Sarasota Green Building
Program Resolution, part of a county-wide program popularly known as "Sustainable
Sarasota," was first implemented in March of2005. This resolution was designed "to
provide the Sarasota Community with a certification-based 'green building' program."
This ordinance encourages the county to design and construct sustainable, energy-
efficient buildings through the compliance of new county buildings. It also encourages
voluntary green building in private development through incentive-based programs.
To promote energy efficient construction, this ordinance provides a great deal of
incentives for building new energy-efficient homes, such as: fast-track permitting for
building permits, and a 50% reduction in the building permit fee with a maximum of
$1,000 per building, but no person or organization shall receive more than $5,000 in
pennit fee refunds (Romero and Hostetler, 2007).
The Sarasota County government also provides marketing incentives, including
erection of building signs at the site, placing participants on the city web site, and press
releases. Finally, the Board of County Commissioners offers a Green Building Award to
recognize one participant each year that demonstrates commitment to the program. An
independent third party must certify buildings in order to retain such benefits. Standards
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for development certification are compliant with the Florida Green Building Coalition
and the U.S. Green Building Council (Romero and Hostetler, 2007).
In addition to the green building program in Sarasota County, similar programs
have been adopted in other Florida communities, including the city of Gainesville and
Miami-Dade County. Outside of Florida, notable green building programs across the
country have been started in Frisco, TX; Boulder, CO; and Arlington County, VA
(Romero and Hostetler, 2007).
In a fascinating article for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative entitled
Green Building Costs and Financial Benefits, Gregory H. Kats analyzes the various
economic aspects of green building. Kats acknowledges the fact that green buildings are
commonly perceived to be significantly more expensive than conventional buildings and
often not justified on the basis of cost. Kats even references an early 2003 article in the
New York Times entitled "Not Building Green Is Called a Matter of Economics."
However, Kats is quick to point out that, in many cases, green buildings are both
environmentally and fiscally responsible alternatives. He goes on to explain that the
average premium for green buildings is slightly less than 2%, or $3-5 per square foot,
substantially lower than is commonly perceived. The majority of this cost is due to the
increased architectural and engineering (A&E) design time, modeling costs, and time
necessary to integrate sustainable building practices into projects. Generally speaking, the
earlier these green building features are incorporated into the design process, the lower
the cost will be. Green buildings are known for providing financial benefits that
conventional buildings do not. These benefits include energy and water savings, reduced
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waste, improved indoor environmental quality, greater employee comfort/productivity,
reduced employee health costs, and lower operations and maintenance costs (Kats, 2003).
Energy, in particular, is a substantial and widely recognized cost of building
operations. Consumption can be easily reduced through energy efficiency and through
other related measures that are part of green building design. For example, Kats' article
goes on to reveal that green buildings, when compared to conventional buildings, are on
average 25 to 30% more energy efficient, characterized by even lower electricity peak
consumption, more likely to generate renewable energy on-site, and more likely to
purchase grid power generated from renewable energy sources.
In addition to energy, green building offers benefits in both health and
productivity for all parties involved. Every year, hundreds of billions of dollars are spent
on health and productivity costs imposed by poor indoor environmental quality in
commercial buildings. This is not particularly surprising, as people spend about 90% of
their time indoors, and the concentration of pollutants indoors is typically higher than
outdoors, sometimes by as much as 10 or even 100 times (Kats, 2003).
The relationship between worker comfort/productivity and building
design/operation is very complicated. There are numerous studies, reports, and articles
that find significantly reduced illness symptoms, reduced absenteeism, and increases in
perceived productivity with employees in buildings with cleaner indoor environments.
Green buildings are not only 25-30% more energy efficient, on average, but are known to
generate much lower emissions. The measures that are often taken to ensure these lower
emissions include better siting (e.g., avoiding locating air intakes next to outlets, such as
parking garages, and avoiding recirculation), and building better material source controls
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(including paying the required amount of attention to storage). Certified and Silver-level
green buildings achieved 55% and Gold level LEED buildings achieved 88% of possible
LEED credits for use of the following: less toxic materials, low-emitting adhesives and
sealants, paints, carpets, composite woods, and indoor chemical and pollutant source
control. Green buildings offer generally improved thermal comfort and better ventilation,
especially in buildings that use underfloor air for space conditioning (Kats, 2003).
Increased efficiency of construction materials is yet another benefit of building
green. Green buildings utilize reused and recycled materials, zero or low gassing of
harmful air emissions, zero or low toxicity, sustainably harvested materials, high
recyclability, durability, longevity, and local production. Through using dimensional
planning and other material efficiency strategies, the amount of building materials needed
are reduced, as is construction costs. For example, designing rooms on 4-foot multiples
conform to standard-sized wallboard and plywood sheets (CIWMB, 2007).
Water efficiency is a very important characteristic of sustainable buildings. Green
buildings are often designed for dual plumbing to use recycled water for toilet flushing or
a gray water system that recovers rainwater or other non-potable water for site irrigation.
Wastewater is greatly minimized by using ultra low-flush toilets, low-flow shower heads,
and other water conserving fixtures. Other measures that can be taken to ensure a greater
level of water efficiency include installing point-of-use hot water heating systems for
more distant locations, using a water budget approach that schedule irrigation, metering
the landscape separately from buildings, using micro-irrigation (which excludes
sprinklers and high-pressure sprayers) to supply water in non-turf areas, and using state-
of-the-art irrigation controllers and self-closing nozzles on hoses (CIWMB, 2007).
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The issue of cost is an ever-present concern to developers and city leaders alike
whenever extra measures are undertaken to pursue an ecologically-friendly environment.
While there seems to be a general consensus on the environmental and social benefits of
green building, there is a consistent concern, both within and outside the green building
community, over the lack of accurate and thorough financial and economic information.
Sustainable buildings generally incur a "green premium" above the costs of standard
construction, although studies such as those of Kats point to a significant reduction in this
capital outlay "premium." However, there is virtually no dispute that green buildings
provide an array of financial and environmental benefits that conventional buildings do
not. These benefits, such as energy savings, should be looked at through a life cycle cost
methodology, not just evaluated in terms of initial costs. From a life cycle savings
standpoint, savings resulting from investment in sustainable design and construction
dramatically exceed any additional upfront costs (CIWMB, 2007).
It is generally recognized that conventional buildings consume a large portion of
water, wood, energy, and other resources used in the economy. Green buildings provide a
potentially promising way to help address a range of challenges facing the state of
Florida, such as: the high cost of electric power, worsening electric grid constraints (with
associated power quality and availability problems), pending water shortage and waste
disposal issues, continued state and federal pressure to cut criteria pollutants, growing
concern over the cost of global warming, the rising incidence of allergies and asthma
(especially in children), the health and productivity of workers, the effect of the physical
school environment on children's abilities to learn, and increasing expenses of
maintaining and operating state facilities over time.
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Results and Future Recommendations
The benefits to green building include a great deal of cost savings from reduced
energy, water, and waste; lower operations and maintenance costs; as well as enhanced
occupant productivity and health. According to a survey done in the state of California,
the total fmancial benefits of green buildings are over ten times the average initial
investment required to design and construct a green building. Energy savings alone
exceed the average increased cost associated with building green (ciwmb.ca.gov -
Executive Summary).
Additionally, the relatively large impact of productivity and health gains reflects
the fact that the direct and indirect cost of employees is far larger than the cost of
construction or energy. Consequently, even small changes in productivity and health
translate into large financial benefits. Despite data limitations and the need for additional
research in various areas, it is clear that building green is cost-effective and makes
financial sense.
The City of Clearwater would be well-advised to consider legislation that would
provide incentives for the future use of sustainable design and construction. Currently,
the city's building regulations offer no apparent guidelines or incentives for building
green (see Appendix C). I propose that the City of Clearwater use the guidelines set forth
in Sarasota County's Resolution No. 2005-048 (see Appendix B), and develQP legislation
that would allow for financial incentives for building developers in Clearwater who
pursue LEED certification for future construction projects.
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By following in the lead of the city of Gainesville and Sarasota County,
Clearwater will find itself in a rare and highly enviable position to set itself aside from a
majority of communities not just within the state of Florida, but across the entire country.
Creating new building regulations designed to encourage more sustainable construction
and operations would not only be environmentally beneficial and fiscally responsible, but
could also attract a tremendous amount of favorable publicity towards the city.
Clearwater, after all, relies on the tourism a great deal as a valuable source of income.
In a world where the environment is one of the most pressing issues, waterfront
communities such as Clearwater are most often looked at as having a critically important
impact on our planet's ecology. This is an opportunity for the City of Clearwater to take a
position of leadership among Florida's cities in what will certainly come to define how
cities are planned and constructed in the future. By utilizing green building practices,
Clearwater has a chance to be one of a select few cities in the world that set the standard
for intelligent, creative, and responsible development.
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Final Summary
Robert Brinkmann
These papers represent a body of work that mark a significant moment in the
sustainability of Florida. The graduate students provided many suggestions for urban
sustainability that were designed specifically for Clearwater. The work demonstrates that
Clearwater has already done many things to promote urban sustainability including the
development of a bicycle and pedestrian master plan, an environmental education center,
and the conversion of traffic lights to LED technology. Indeed, so much has been done
that the city is likely to gain 'silver' status if it were to apply for green city status from
the Florida Green Building Coalition.
The students also explored the strength of support for sustainability efforts among
stakeholders in the City of Clearwater. The city has very strong links with community
groups. Many members of the community participated in a stakeholder meeting where
they provided input on how the city can move ahead with sustainability. The ideas they
came up with were very helpful and demonstrate that there is widespread support for
sustainability initiatives within the city. Indeed, there is also support within other groups
including the Clearwater Beach Innkeepers Association, the Clearwater Regional
Chamber of Commerce, the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the
Clearwater Audubon Society.
Many cities have distinguished themselves with innovative sustainability projects.
For example, the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is known for its comprehensive
watershed management, the City of Portland, Oregon is known for its comprehensive
energy plan, and the City of Cleveland is known for its EcoVillage program. These
illustrate the reality and practicality of urban sustainability. The City of Clearwater has
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the opportunity to become a leader in Florida in urban sustain ability by taking bold
moves. Several examples were presented in this report for review, and the students
identified willing private and public partners ready to assist with implementation. For
example, one idea presented is the development of a solar park. This idea has some
traction in that Progress Energy is interested in moving forward with assisting the city in
the development of this idea.
Transportation is also an interesting issue within the City. 'Several ideas were
presented and each provides opportunities for future research and discussion. With
Clearwater's unique road network and seasonal residents, there are opportunities and
problems. Nevertheless, a focus on bicycle transportation, airport to hotel transportation,
and electric fleet vehicles could make a difference.
Finally, there are many practical moves the city could make with energy and
green building. There is no doubt that the city can save money through the development
of green buildings and through an integrated energy management system. There are
opportunities to change building codes and to rethink how the city 11lQves forward with
redevelopment.
We urge that the city continue its progress in sustainability. We believe that the
cost savings brought about through conservation would support the hiring of a
sustainability officer. Indeed, this is a trend seen in many cities. For example, the City
of Dunedin recently hired a sustainability officer in charge of its sustainability initiatives.
The University of South Florida will continue its partnership with the City. Three
students in this class have expressed a desire to continue their work and develop master's
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theses around their topics. We hope that this document and the future work done by
students and faculty will be useful to the citizens of the City of Clearwater.
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Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Clearwater Veterans Appreciation Day Certificates - Bob Swick. Certificates to be presented to City Manager, Mayor, and
Council.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 2
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
We Care Fund - Jim Geary
SUMMARY:
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 3
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Turkey Trot - Kevin Dunbar, Parks and Recreation
SUMMARY:
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 4
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
State of the City Presentation
SUMMARY:
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 5
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the October 1, 2007 Special Meeting and the November 15,2007 City Council Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 6
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 2
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 1, 2007
Unapproved
Present:
Frank Hibbard
John Doran
Carlen Petersen
George N. Cretekos
Paul Gibson
Also present:
William B. Horne II
Joe Roseto
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 1.
To provide continuity for research, items
necessarily discussed in that order.
The meeting was called f
with Water's Edge One, LLC in
Mayor
Vice-Mayor
Councilmemb
Councilme
Councilme
City Manag
Interim Assis
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Report
the City to resolve the Water's Edge One,
olving title to real property. Resolution of
ding arbitr on. The terms of the proposed agreement
ed Circuit Judge James Case would serve as the
ould take place on October 2, 2007, that each party would
s; that, in the event the arbitrator rules in favor of Water's
ive its right to appeal (which, in any event would be limited
. P., and 9344.104, Florida Statutes) in exchange for
the arbitrator rule in favor of Water's Edge and award damages in
e waiver payment would offset and reduce any damages awarded;
arbitrator rule in favor of the City, the City would agree to place a
referen requesting sale of the disputed parcel to Water's Edge at the election of
January 29, 2008, for an amount to be determined by City Council; and that should the
arbitrator rule in favor of Water's Edge the parties agree to jointly ask the court to enter
judgment affirming the arbitrator's award.
City Attorney Pam Akin said an appraisal done for Water's Edge valued the
property at $450,000. The arbitration meeting is open to the public.
Council Special 2007-10-01
Itenh # 6
Attachment number 1
Page 2 of 2
Discussion ensued and it was consensus, should the arbitrator rule in favor of
Water's Edge, the compensation for the City not appealing be $450,000 as per Water's
Edge's appraisal.
Councilmember Petersen moved to authorize entering into an "Agreement to
Arbitrate" between the City of Clearwater and Attorneys for Water's Edge On LLC, in
the Water's Edge One, LLC v. City of Clearwater and First Baptist Chu ch of rwater,
civil matter, with compensation of $450,000 to the City for not app the n
should the ruling be in favor of Water's Edge. The motion was de
carried unanimously.
3. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1 :36 p.m.
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Special 2007-10-01
Itel2l # 6
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 15, 2007
Unapproved
Present:
Frank Hibbard
John Doran
Carlen Petersen
George N. Cretekos
Paul Gibson
Also present:
William B. Horne II
Joe Roseto
Rod Irwin
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
Mayor
Vice-Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmemb
City Mana
Interim As
Assistant CI
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Rep
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00
Sr. Chaplain from Lakeview Baptist Church offere
Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for researc
necessarily discussed in that order.
4. Presentations
ampa Bay, presented the 2007 Care Cup to
anked those who participated in the event
n Fertic provided a video of the lronman World
eld on November 10,2007. Athletes from around the world
Mr. Fertic thanked everyone for their support.
acher Presentation - Mar 0 Walbolt
ural Affairs Manager Margo Walbolt introduced Mr. Katyama, a middle school
teacher who teaches English in Nagano, Japan. She thanked Pinellas County schools,
host families, and the City for their support of the Sister Cities Program. Mr. Katyama
said he enjoyed his stay and looks forward to returning to Clearwater.
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4.5 Neiqhborhood of the Quarter, Home of the Quarter and Business Beautification
Awards
The Neighborhood of the Quarter Award was presented to the Bayview Heights
neighborhood. Home of the Quarter Awards were presented to homeowners: 1) Robert
and Jacqueline Walters, 615 Minnesota Drive; 2) Anton Talley, 1265 Nicholson Street; 3)
Dell Kelleher and Dorcas Downey, 1510 Grove Street; and 4) Kathy and Neil rd,440
Palm Island S.E.
The Fall 2007 Business Beautification Award was prese
Academy, 1831 Drew Street.
4.6 Citizen's Academv Graduation
Graduates of the Citizen's Academy were congratulated:
Diane Fitzgerald was thanked for her involvement in the p
4.7 State of the City Presentation
The City Manager said the City's Ann
on Thanksgiving Day. The State of the City
meeting.
5.
ed to approve
mmation by the
the November 1,
erk. The motion was duly
n the Agenda
ooking at traffic on beach; recommended
ental rights terminated; alleged Clearwater and Pinellas
ternal crime.
a disappointed with election being moved to January; questioned
Visitor Information Center.
dall and Doroth Stanle questioned Council's position regarding eliminating
the proposed mini-circle at Grove Street and Lake Drive. Consensus to discuss at next
Work Session.
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Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.164-acr
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is 10
Sandy Lane approximately 225 feet west of North Highland Ave
requesting this annexation in order to receive solid waste service
Planning Department is requesting that the 0.081 acre of abuttin
way not currently within the City limits also be annexed. The pr
existing City boundaries to the north and west. It is proposed tha e p
assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of Resid rban (RU)
category of Low Medium Density Residential (LM
The Planning Department determine
with the provisions of Community Develop
'stent with and promotes the following objective
ent within the urban service area shall
rwater Community Development Code.
ure Land Use Plan category is consistent with the current
of this property. This designation primarily permits
of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be
IS the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The
perty is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the
e District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed
erefore consistent with the Countywide Plan, City's Comprehensive Plan
unity Development Code; and
The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries to
the north and west; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter
171.044. The Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) staff has reviewed this annexation and
no objections were raised.
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Councilmember Cretekos moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use
Plan Designation of Residential Urban (RU) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1474 Sandy Lane (Lot 29, Terra-Alto
Estates, Section 02, Township 29 South, Range 15 East). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 7887-07 was presented for first reading and read by title 0
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 7887-07 on first rea ing.
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, an
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7888-07 was presented for first reading and re
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 7888-07 0
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes":
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7889-07 was presented
Councilmember Doran moved t rdi
was duly seconded and upon rev
tion petition involves a 5-acre property consisting of one
arehouse and distribution center. It is located at the
Street and North Hercules Avenue. The applicant is
In order to receive solid waste and sanitary sewer service
ing Department is requesting the 0.67 acre of abutting North
-of-way not currently within the City limits also be annexed. The
ous to existing City boundaries to the north, south and east. It is
he property be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of Industrial
and a zoning category of Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT).
Due to timing constraints, the applicant wished to commence construction prior to
annexation. To facilitate this, the City's Planning and Engineering Departments
reviewed the building permit prior to issuance by Pinellas County to confirm the site plan
is compliant with the Community Development Code and City stormwater codes. After
City review, Pinellas County issued a building permit for a 6,040 square-foot addition to
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the western end of the building on the site from Pinellas County. The addition will house
laundry facilities, which will produce wastewater that cannot be discharged into a septic
system. The Pinellas County Building and Development Review Services Department
will not issue the applicant a Certificate of Occupancy until the property is connected to
the City's sanitary sewer system for discharge of wastewater. Before the City will issue
a permit to the applicant to connect to the City's sanitary sewer system, the applicant's
petition must be approved at the first reading of City Council. Second readin f City
Council will be postponed until the applicant is issued a Certificate of Occup from
Pinellas County. After the issuance of the Certificate of Occupanc pe 'II be
placed on the City Council's agenda for second reading.
The Planning Department determined that the propose
with the provisions of Community Development Code Section 4-
The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent
right-of-way. The applicant has paid the City's sewer impact an
aware of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to the pope
solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. operty is 10
Police District III and service will be administered trict head
located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. 6' medical s
be provided to this property by Station 48 loc her Road.
has adequate capacity to serve this propert 're and E
service. The proposed annexation will not blic faciliti
their levels of service;
The proposed ann
of the Clearwater Comp
objective
ervice area shall
velopment Code;
L) Future Land Use Plan category is consistent
n of this property. This designation primarily
'0 of 0.65. The proposed zoning district to
esearch and Technology (IRT) District.
ty is consist t with the uses allowed in the District and the
minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed
tent with the Countywide Plan, City's Comprehensive Plan
t Code; and
osed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries to
ast; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
PPC staff has reviewed this annexation and no objections were
In response to a question, City Attorney Pam Akin said as a result of litigation,
the Church of Scientology has an agreement with the Pinellas County Property
Appraiser's office to pay a percentage of their overall property values.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use
Plan Designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of
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Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District for 2000 Calumet Street (Lot 8,
Clearwater Industrial Park, Section 01, Township 29 South, Range 15 East). The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 7890-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 7890-07 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hi
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7891-07 was presented for first reading and r
Councilmember Petersen moved to pass Ordinance 7891-07 on
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7892-07 was presented fo
Councilmember Doran moved to pass Ordi
was duly seconded and upon roll call the v
"Ayes":
ves a 0.22-acre property consisting of one
ingle-family elling. It is located on the north side of
300 feet east of S. Hillcrest Avenue. The applicant is
order to receive sanitary sewer service from the City. The
ting City boundaries to the north, south and west. It is
be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of
a zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential
nning Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent
visions of Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
The City's sanitary sewer impact fee has been paid. The sanitary sewer
assessment fee has not been paid and the applicant is aware of the additional costs to
extend City sewer service to the property. Collection of solid waste will be provided by
the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District II and service will be
administered through Police Headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and
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emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station 47 located at
1460 Lakeview Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with
sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will
not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service;
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective
of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective 2.4: Compact urban development within the urb
be promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
The proposed RL Future Land Use Plan category is co
Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation
residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zo
assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential
use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed i
property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requiremen . Tti
annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide City's Com
and Community Development Code; and
The property proposed for annexatio
the north and west; therefore the annexatio
171.044. PPC staff has reviewed this ann
ed for first rea I read by title only.
rdinance 7893-07 on first reading. The motion
ote was:
kos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
as presented for first reading and read by title only.
oved to pass Ordinance 7894-07 on first reading. The
d and upon roll call, the vote was:
Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 7895-07 was presented for first reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass Ordinance 7895-07 on first reading. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
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"Nays": None.
The subject of this request is a dead end right-of-way th
access to any other property and therefore is not necessary for
applicant is seeking to vacate the subject street right-of-way to i
redevelopment potential of the property. If the property is redevel
owner may seek vacation of the proposed retained drainage and
pay affected utility companies for utility relocations.
Verizon, Progress Energy, Bright House Cable
subject right-of-way and have no objections provi
over the full width of the right-of-way to be vac
The City of Clearwater has a 2-inch
The City Engineering De
provided a drainage and utility
of-way to be vacated.
oved to appro uest to vacate the
reet lying bet s Subdivision and
ore particularl he ordinance, (A.K.A.
ct to the retentio arainage and utility
f-way to be vacated. The motion was duly
irst reading and read by title only.
d to pass 0 Inance 7896-07 on first reading. The motion
roll call, the vote was:
, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
ment
Councilmember Petersen moved to continue to December 20,2007, first reading
of Ordinance 7835-07.
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8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 7885-07 on second readinq, amendinq Appendix A. Division
XXV, Section (2)(a), Code of Ordinances, chanqinq the cost of a fire hydrant to current
market price.
Ordinance 7885-07 was presented for second reading and read by titl
Councilmember Cretekos moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7885-0 on s
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, th w
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, and Gibson.
"Nays": None.
Absent: Hibbard.
Ordinance 7901-07 was presented
Councilmember Gibson moved and
final reading. The motion was nde
7 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
sen moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7902-07 on second and
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 7903-07 on second readinq, submittinq to the City electors
proposed amendments to the City Charter amendinq Section 7.02, requirinq the Council
to appoint a Charter Review Committee every eiqht years.
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Ordinance 7903-07 was presented for second reading and read by title only.
Councilmember Doran moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7903-07 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Doran, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
"Nays": None.
Ms. Akin said staff requests an amendment to the ordinan
The Supervisor of Elections has suggested the word "canvass" .
Section 8.05 (d) and the ballot question be changed to "certify".
Councilmember Cretekos moved to amen
of Section 8.05. Elections. (d) Canvassing boa/J
certify the election returns no later than 24 h
provided to the City Clerk by the Supervisor
The motion was duly seconded and carried
Ordinance 7904-07 wa
title only. Councilmember
second and final readin
s:
nd read by
7 on
upon roll
s presented for second reading and read by title only.
ved to pass and adopt Ordinance 7905-07 on second and
as duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
, Petersen, Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
City Manager Reports
9. Consent Agenda - Approved as submitted, less Item 9.7.
9.1 Award a contract to Harbor Guard Boats of Costa Mesa, California in the amount
of $172,000 for the purchase of one (1) new FIREHAWK 28 MCD, Fire/Rescue boat in
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accordance with sec. 2.564 - (IV)(A)- authorize lease purchase under the City's master
lease purchase aqreement, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
( consent)
9.2 Declare the list of vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City and
authorize disposal throuqh sale to the hiqhest bidder at the Tampa Machinery Auction,
Tampa, Florida, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (con nt)
9.3
ove the Consent Agenda as submitted, less
uthorized to execute same. The motion
e August 16, 2007 City Council meeting, the Planning Department presented
an analysis and proposal for increased overnight accommodation density on Clearwater
Beach. At that time the Department recommended that the City pursue increasing hotel
density from 50 to 150 - 210 units per acre for properties governed by Beach by
Design. The proposed increase was based on an economic analysis prepared by Dr.
Owen Beitsch that concluded hotel density must be greatly increased if economic parity
is to be achieved between condominium and hotel development. The Department's
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proposal indicated that an infrastructure analysis would need to be conducted to ensure
that the adopted Levels of Service for water, sewer and transportation could be
maintained with such substantial increases in hotel density. To date, the water and
sewer analyses have been completed.
The Planning Department is requesting that DKS Associates, an Engineer of
Record, be retained to conduct a traffic analysis to determine whether there i
capacity in the road network to support the proposed increase in hotel ensi
Associates is very familiar with the traffic issues on Clearwater Be e t
significant amount of work the firm has done on various beach tr: ects.
proposed scope of work includes an analysis of maximum buil onditions
Clearwater Beach and Sand Key incorporating the proposed d for the
the density allowed by the Pinellas Planning County for the are n
hotels can be constructed. If the analysis identifies Level of Servi
will identify low-cost and easily implemented mitigation measures
significant failures, DKS Associates will determine the threshold
be supported without creating LOS deficiencies.
The Planning Department is requesting th
this study and the contract be awarded to DKS
first quarter budget amendment will transfer
impact fees to establish capital project 315-
e
150-210 units
increase was
be greatly increased if
otel development.
an analysis of maximum build-out
'ty allowed by the Pinellas Planning
Key where Is can be constructed. If the analysis
es, the report will identify low-cost mitigation measures. If
failures, DKS Associates will determine the threshold of
ported without creating LOS deficiencies.
uestion, Mr. Delk said the PPC recommendations would apply
roved by Council. If successful in obtaining increased densities
ould be applied only to areas covered by Beach by Design.
ncilmember Petersen moved to approve Item 9.7. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed from 7:19 to 7:27 p.m.
10. Other items on City Manager Reports
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10.1 Approve the Marina five-year business plan for FY 2008 throuqh FY 2012,
includinq increasinq slip fees to market rates, charqinq commercial tenants for slip
location in the marina, decreasinq the amount of discount on fuel sales, and amendinq
the dock permit to provide a value back to the City if tenant sells vessel.
In order to improve the financial status of the Marina operation, the business plan
sets forth goals, objectives and strategies to be implemented in FY 2008. To ach
these goals, we respectfully request that City Council approve the:
Incremental increases as submitted to reach average m
residential, non-residential and commercial rates.
Direct staff to prepare an amendment to Sec. 33.028 of
include market surveys of all local area marinas, not just municip
comparing rates.
Charge commercial slips for location in the marina.
Increase marketing and advertisement tow
Maintain control over city slips by am
back to the City.
Decrease the amount of
1 and 2.
ncreased to bring the
ntown boat slip rates by
In 2010 the slip rates will be at market and equal to the downtown boat slip rates.
The slip rates for commercial slips will be raised:
2008 - 15%
2009 - 10%
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2010 - 10%
2011 - 25%
2012 - 25%
3. Charge commercial slips for location in the marina
The preferred location in the Marina are the slips along Coronado Driv
those renting those slips should pay a premium over the lower visibilit area
Marina.
4. Increase marketing and advertisement toward transient
Increasing the number of transient slip nights has the ab
significant additional revenues without impacting our current tena
5. Maintain control over city slips by amending the dock p
back to the city.
Amend the commercial & private dock per
Amend the commercial dock permit t
boat is sold and the slip is transferred to a n
also be amended or changed to a lease ter
year agreement with the option 'IN at
year "use" term will coincide wi nsfe
ide value back to the City by providing a
hen a commercial business is changed
2007 slip e will be used to determine the basis for the
increase will be based on the Consumer Price Index for all
uth Urban area, for the twelve-month period ending June
ave CPI increases applied from the June 30th index. This
lied by the October 1 each fiscal year.
aining as the same business will have a transfer fee equivalent to
based on 2007 rates with annual CPI increases applied.
Inesses that are changing the type of business operation will have a transfer
fee equivalent to two year's slip rent based on the 2007 rates with annual CPI increases
applied.
The fee will be based on the current business operation slip rate.
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Harbormaster reserves the right to maintain a diversified selection of commercial
boating activities.
6. Decrease the amount of discount on fuel sales.
Revised strategy for fuel discounts:
Bring fuel price to market average. This would provide a 71-ceot mal1
the current cost of diesel fuel and a 54-cent markup over the curre
Discontinue the 5-cent discount for a volume purchase
more.
Discontinue the 14-cent discount for diesel for private recr
Decrease the 27-cent discount for diesel for commercial
discount.
Provide an 11-cent discount for gasoline fa
Provide a 4-cent volume discount in
commercial tenants that purchase more tha
quantity will be tracked and a credit will be
month.
aters. In
d mp prices
he prices do not
ggested staff narrow
to the Marina.
t slip rates for residents and nonresidents at the
It was noted that by 2012, the differential
pears. Residents will have first choice of
garding proposed transfer fees, City subsidizing recreation
stricting other vendors from City property, and Special
rasail operations.
a private property owner, the City has the ability to prohibit a
n its own property. It was remarked that recreation centers are
eneral Fund and the PILOT charged to the covers support provided
y General fund Departments
Discussion ensued regarding special purpose fees. Marine & Aviation Director
Bill Morris said previous management imposed the fee, which was never increased.
Approximately $36,000 a year is generated from the fee.
Consensus was that parasail businesses' slip rents are to be determined on the
same basis as other commercial boats; premium fee for prime slip location to be studied;
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fuel fee to be City's cost plus 20% with 10% discount for commercial users. Revenues
from fuel sales will be monitored for 6 months to determine if fees are appropriate.
Councilmember Doran moved to approve the Marina five-year business plan for
FY 2008 through FY 2012, including increasing slip fees to market rates, studying
charging commercial tenants for slip location in the Marina, setting fuel rates at cost plus
20% with a 10% discount to commercial users, and amending the dock permi 0 provide
a value back to the City if tenant sells vessel. The motion was duly se onde d
carried unanimously.
sented for first
ss Ordinance
the vote was:
title only.
ading. The motion
Currently, market surveys of slip rates are based on rates
municipal marinas as per Section 33.028 of the Code of Ordina
operates as an enterprise fund and is required to make a profit to e ba
sustaining, provide adequate reserves for future redev nt, and pro
back to the general fund. Market surveys should i I area man
municipal marinas as recommended in the Mar' 'ness Plan.
needs to be amended to include all marinas.
Councilmember Cretekos moved to
Section 33.028 of the Code of 0 es
marinas, not just municipal ma n c
seconded and carried una
Cretekos, Gibson, and Hibbard.
ger Rod Irwin acknowledged Tony's Pizzeria on Cleveland
tscape and is celebrating 2-year anniversary.
anager requested list of analyses Council wants to go forward to
iser regarding potential reduction of property tax revenue if property tax
asses.
12. Other Council Action
Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated and
reviewed upcoming events; thanked all involved re lronman event - will be even better
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next year; congratulated Margie Simmons for winning Finance Officer of the Year at the
Florida League of Cities Awards Banquet; City Attorney Pam Akin was a finalist for City
Attorney of the Year; Duke Tieman was a finalist for Citizen of the Year; wished all
Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Doran said Florida Communities Trust committed to $4.8 million
grant for Lake Chatauqua Equestrian Preserve - 50 acres of open space aro d lake -
grant coming to Council December 20,2007.
Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar updated Cou
Chatauqua Equestrian Preserve project.
Councilmember Cretekos wished Councilmember Gibson
birthday; urged all to consider those less fortunate by contributin
stores.
Councilmember Petersen congratulated Citize
Mayor Hibbard said PMI decided go fo
support guideway; will share FDOT options r
interchange instead of overpass; $69 millio
County; new PSTA Executive Director wan
congratulated former Senator D 'van
13. Adjourn
Mayor, City of Clearwater
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Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City of Clearwater FY 2006-2007 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
SUMMARY:
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the principal administrative report, documenting the
City's expenditures for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs to
the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For FY 2006-2007, the City's budget was as follows: $969,479
in CDBG; $543,850 in HOME; and $200,000 in program income for a total budget of $1,713,329.
The CAPER document serves as the basis for program monitoring for compliance and for financial audits for all activities
conducted during the FY 2006-07 as outlined in the Consolidated Plan for that program year. The report provides HUD with
necessary information for the Department to meet its requirement to assess each grantee's ability to carry out relevant Community
Planning and Development programs in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. It also provides information
necessary for HUD' s Annual Report to Congress and it provides grantees an opportunity to describe to citizens their successes in
revitalizing deteriorated neighborhoods and in meeting objectives stipulated in their Consolidated Planning document.
In addition to reporting on our activities with federal money, we also included a summary of activities conducted with the Florida
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program in the narrative section; however, these numbers are not included in the
totals below.
Through CDBG and HOME program activities, we expended a total of $1,766,224 in FY 06-07. This included prior year funds as
well as program income and recaptured funds. Those funds not expended from this year's budget will be programmed in future
years.
The City of Clearwater FY 2006-07 CAPER contains information on the City's assessment of the activities listed below:
Assessment of Three to Five Year Goals and Objectives
Affordable Housing
Continuum of Care
Leveraging Resources
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Citizens Comments
Self- Evaluation
Through the programs covered under the CAPER, over 17,000 persons were assisted through Public Services, Public Facilities,
Housing Rehabilitation and New Construction, Fair Housing, and Economic Development projects. We have worked with 20 non-
profits to complete this activity. Also, during this past fiscal year, eleven (11) homes were rehabilitated and seven (7)
downpayment assistance loans were completed through our CDBG and HOME programs.
The City's Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board is scheduled to approve the FY 2006-07 CAPER at their
meeting on November 27,2007. The FY 2006-07 CAPER is due to HUD no later than December 29,2007.
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FY2006-2007
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Community Development Block Grant
And
HOME Investment Partnership Programs
Budget and Expenditure Summary
"'Prior Year
Remaining & Other Total
Activity Budget Expenditures Balance" Expenditures Expenditures
Demolition $ 30,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 13,000.00
Relocation $ 20,000.00 $ 7,689.00 $ 12,311.00 $ $ 7,689.00
Acquisition $ $ $ $
CDBG Program Administration' $ 233,895.00 $ 166,715.00 $ 67,180.00 $ $ 166,715.00
CDBG-PD-ED $ 30,000.00 $ 27,254.00 $ 2,746.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 37,254.00
CDBG-PD-Rehab $ 125,000.00 $ 65,012.00 $ 59,988.00 $ $ 65,012.00
CDBG-PD-Infill $ 15,000.00 $ 12,772.00 $ 2,228.00 $ $ 12,772.00
HOME Program Administration' $ 54,385.00 $ 48,418.00 $ 5,967.00 $ $ 48,418.00
Public Services $ 165,421.00 $ 110,579.00 $ 54,842.00 $ 66,823.00 $ 177,402.00
Public Facilities & Improvements $ 341,421.00 $ 73,005.00 $ 268,416.00 $ 257,684.00 $ 330,689.00
CDBG Program Housing (Housing Pool) $ 185,000.00 $ $ 185,000.00 $ 330,439.00 $ 330,439.00
HOME Program Housing (Housing Pool) $ 307,889.00 $ 239,593.00 $ 68,296.00 $ 319,037.00 $ 558,630.00
HOME Acquisition, Transitional Housing $ 100,000.00 $ $ 100,000.00 $ $
CDBG Economic Development $ $ $ $
Community Housing Development Org. $ 81,577.00 $ $ 81,577.00 $ $
Rental Housing Development-HOME $ $ $ $ $
Fair Housing - CDBG $ 23,741.00 $ 10,641.00 $ 13,100.00 $ 7,563.00 $ 18,204.00
TOTAL $ 1,713,329.00 $ 768,678.00 $ 944,651.00 $ 997,546.00 $ 1,766,224.00
, The Program Administration Equals 16.8% of the Total Budget. CDBG Allows 20% of Allocation for
Program Administration and 20% of Program Income. HOME Allows 10% of Allocation for Program
Administration and 10% on Program Income.
" Funds not expended this year will be expended in future years.
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Number
Persons
Assisted
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4,826
12,183
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ASSESSMENT OF FIVE YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
In August 2005, the City of Clearwater City Council approved the FY 2005-2010
Consolidated Plan for funding from the Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP). In September 2005, the City's Consolidated Plan
was approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). The Five-Year Consolidated Plan included three (3) key activities:
1. Provide decent, safe, and affordable housing.
2. Increase public services and facilities to Improve the safety of the
neighborhoods.
3. Expand economic opportumtles for low and moderate-income people by
creating or retaining jobs or creating and/or expanding businesses in low to
moderate- income neighborhoods.
The City's Mission is to assist its residents achieve self-sufficiency through decent
housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities. The goals
for community development include:
. Promote community self-investment in low/moderate income areas.
. Provide facilities/services to address critical social services needs.
. Provide facilities/services for seniors, children and persons with special
needs.
. Expand economic opportunities.
The goals for housing and the homeless include:
. Revitalize older housing and demolish unsafe structures.
. Produce high-quality affordable housing.
. Provide housing assistance.
. Provide services/housing for the homeless.
The City has identified five (5) general strategies to provide affordable housing over the
Consolidated Plan period. They are to provide decent, adequate and affordable housing in
safe and desirable environments for:
1. Renters
2. Homeowners
3. Homebuyers
4. Homeless, and
5. Non-Homeless with Special Needs
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Rental Strate2:V
The strategy for rental activities includes maintaining the existing rental housing stock
through rehabilitation, new construction, conversion, and provide additional funding for
acquisition/rehabilitation to very low-income households to ensure that housing costs,
including utilities, does not exceed 30% of their gross monthly income.
The priorities listed in the current five-year strategy calls for providing decent, adequate
and affordable housing in a safe and desirable community for renters. To fulfill this
strategy, the City will facilitate meetings with developers and discuss potential funding
for renovations of existing rental properties and/or new construction projects. In the next
five years, the City proposes to build 200 new mixed income rental units in conjunction
with ongoing redevelopment/revitalization projects. The City also proposes to acquire
and/or rehabilitate 50 units in small rental complexes for mixed income affordable rental
housing.
Housin2: Strate2:ies
The City of Clearwater implemented three basic strategies for assisting in the provision
of decent, safe and affordable housing. The strategies consist of:
1. Homeowner rehabilitation - which include emergency repairs and disabled
retro fitting
2. Down payment and closing cost assistance for homebuyers
3. Acquisition/rehabilitation/new construction
To preserve the existing housing stock, the city proposes to rehabilitate 100 units owned
by low-income households. The City will preserve the housing stock by funding the
acquisition and rehabilitation of 50 existing units for new low-income owner households
during the next five years.
To encourage new homebuyers, the City will provide direct down payment/closing cost
assistance to 100 low and moderate-income homebuyers. The City has proposed to
construct 20 new affordable, for sale, infill housing units to support the city's ongoing
revitalization/redevelopment efforts.
To encourage participation in the city's homebuyer's activities, the City will provide
credit counseling and homeownership training assistance to 100 prospective low-income
homebuyers.
During the FY 2000-01 funding year, the City of Clearwater implemented its Housing
Pool. Primarily SHIP and HOME monies fund the Pool and are used for down payment
and closing cost assistance, lot acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction. For
larger developments, a non-profit and/or for-profit may be allocated funds in a line of
credit format. This allows for the development of small infill projects, as well as the
acquisition of several single existing units for rehabilitation and resale.
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Clearwater's Economic Development and Housing Department - Housing Division
oversees the activities of its subrecipient participants and administers the City's
rehabilitation and emergency repair program using CDBG, HOME and SHIP funds.
The Housing Pool participants submit a client case for approval for down payment and/or
closing cost assistance. Once approved, the City encumbers those funds. Upon home
closing, the Housing Pool participant will request reimbursement of the funds they
expended and their loan processing fee(s). The loan processing fee(s) are not funded
until we carefully review the client file and have determined that all necessary
documentation has been obtained to verify household income and assets and to
substantiate any rehabilitation that may have been done on the home that was purchased.
The City made available a total $1,484,228.15 (program income and annual entitlement)
for housing related activities in the Housing Pool during this reporting period. This
amount is comprised of $307,888.25 in HOME funds, $991,339.90 in SHIP funds, and
$185,000 in CDBG funds. The Housing Pool continues to be one of the most effective
ways for our housing partners to access funding for income eligible clients.
State Housin2: Initiatives Partnershiv (SHIP) Pro2:ram
During the City's FY 2006-07, the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30,
2007, the City expended the following dollars in association with the development and
preservation of loans for housing units for low to moderate-income families with down
payment and closing cost assistance for new and existing units.
Down Payment and Closin2: Cost Assistance Pro2:ram
SHIP Funds Expended $ 624,800
Public Funds Expended $ 171,599
Private Funds Expended $ 1,049,018
Owner Equity $ 40,858
TOTAL $ 1,772,475
Among the more notable accomplishments during this SHIP reporting period was the
completion of the Woodlawn Oaks Subdivision developed by the Largo Area Housing
Development Corporation and Tampa Bay CDC. This mini-subdivision consists of
eleven homes. SHIP funds were used to assist the eleven families with down payment
and closing cost assistance. Two (2) additional families were provided with down
payment and closing cost assistance during this period, making the total number of
families assisted to 13. Of these families, nine (9) had income that was less than eighty
(80%) of median area income. Assistance was provided to four (4) families whose
income was between 80 and 120 percent of area median income.
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Rehabilitation Pro2:ram
SHIP Funds Expended $ 292,535
TOTAL $ 292,535
Funding from this program provided rehabilitation funds to assist four (4) families whose
income was less than fifty percent (50%) of median area income. Three (3) families with
income between 50 and 80 percent of the area median income were provided a loan to
rehabilitate their homes.
Multi-Familv Housin2: Pro2:ram
SHIP Funds Expended $ 88,834
TOTAL $ 88,834
SHIP funds were used to rehabilitate an eleven unit multi-family dwelling.
Foreclosure Prevention Pro2:ram
The City developed the Foreclosure Prevention Program to provide one-time assistance
to low to moderate-income families who had previously been assisted with SHIP funds in
order to prevent foreclosure.
According to the City's SHIP Annual Report, a total of $1,960,994 in total revenues
(allocation, program income and recaptured funds) was deposited into the Local
Affordable Housing Trust Fund during State FY 06-07. These funds were generated
through the following:
State Annual Distribution $ 1,023,711.00
Program Income $ 735,576.45
Recaptured Funds $ 201,707.45
Total $ 1,960,994.90
Homeowner Strate2:ies
The strategies for homeownership activities are listed as follows:
1. Increase homeownership within the City of Clearwater;
2. Bring housing up to standard (and modernize when possible);
3. Remove architectural barriers;
4. Demolish units that prove economically infeasible to rehabilitate and provide
relocation benefits;
5. Ensure housing costs are in the general range of30% of household income, and;
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6. Promote energy efficiency and prevent loss of homes.
The five year (2006-2010) goal is to renovate a minimum of 100 housing units through
the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program, complete 25 emergency repairs through the
Emergency Repair Program, and retro- fit 25 homes to make them more accessible for
physically challenged individuals through the Disabled Retrofitting Program.
Twenty-eight (28%) of the housing units in Clearwater are over 30 years of age. To
assist homeowners who need rehabilitation, the City offers loans through the Housing
Division and through the approved housing non-profits participating in the City's
Housing Pool. The loans are available to owner-occupied households with incomes that
are very low to moderate, with a priority on very-low and low-income households.
During FY 2006-07, the City made a total of eighteen rehabilitation loans with CDBG,
HOME and/or SHIP funds. Fourteen loans were provided to low-income families and
four (4) loans were provided to very low-income families. This activity resulted in
expenditures in the amount of$687,500.
Homebuver Strate2:V
The strategies for homebuyers include housing counseling programs that address pre-
ownership issues, credit counseling, budgeting and foreclosure prevention to the very
low, low and moderate-income households. Other strategies include: easy access to
affordable homeownership opportunities by providing larger subsidies to the very low
income credit-ready households and those purchasing homes within the City's target
areas. The homebuyer strategy will also provide a means to finance the cost of
rehabilitation as part of acquisition, providing additional affordable housing units to very
low and low-income households, upgrade neighborhoods and encourage activities to
promote safer neighborhoods.
The 2007 Median Income for a family of four in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Area is $54,400. The low-income threshold is $43,500 and the very-low income is
$27,200.
The five-year goal for homebuyers calls for assisting 100 homebuyers per year with
down payment and closing costs assistance and assisting 100 homebuyers to receive
educational services concerning purchasing a home.
The City offers several programs that help make housing more affordable to very low
through moderate-income homebuyers. The City's Home Ownership Program will lend
funds to purchase land, provide down payment assistance, pay impact fees, disposition
costs, closing costs and build new homes for income eligible home buyers. Funds in this
program are also available to approved non-profit agencies financing their clients home
ownership needs. Currently these agencies include:
1. Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
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2. Community Service Foundation
3. Homes for Independence
4. Habitat for Humanity
5. Largo Area Housing Development Corporation
6. Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation
7. Consumer Credit Counseling
The funds will also be leveraged against private sector financing to provide affordable
housing.
The City provided an allocation to Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation
(TBCDC) to administer their Home Buyers Club and Homeownership Counseling
Program, to Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) for budgeting and foreclosure
counseling, and Community Services Foundation (CSF) to administer a Partnership to
Homeownership Program and Homebuyer Education Program. In addition, the city
provided funding to Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services to implement a Housing
Education/Counseling Program. All of the education and counseling programs were
funded through the SHIP Program on a reimbursement basis.
Over 290 individuals/families took part in the education/counseling services during this
reporting period. A total of 161 participated in both TBCDC Programs (Homeowners hip
Counseling and Homebuyer Education Programs), 81 participated in Community Service
Foundation's Partnership to Ownership and Homebuyer Education Programs and 48
through Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. Housing Education/Counseling
Programs.
Homeless Strate2:V
lO-YEAR PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS OVERVIEW
The Pinellas County Homeless Policy Group (HPG) was formed in the Fall 2004. The
mission was to develop a Countywide, 10-year plan to end homelessness. This plan was
a result of an 18-month research and planning process. Included in the planning process
were 40 members represented by elected officials, a school board member, a Public
Defender, community and business leaders from a variety of industries, including faith-
based organizations, housing authorities, healthcare, law enforcement, businesses,
foundations, the homeless coalition, and formerly homeless persons from the general
community.
Several factors were at the forefront of our research and planning discussions. The
factors included: improving the quality of life for homeless individuals and families,
improving the quality of life for those at risk of becoming homeless, eliminating barriers
to housing and services, finding ethical and economical solutions, developing unified and
comprehensive efforts that demonstrate best practices in housing and service delivery,
and being able to demonstrate returns for our forthcoming efforts.
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The HPG adopted the plan on January 13,2006 and the City of Clearwater approved the
plan unanimously at their March 16, 2006 Council Meeting.
The HPG has transitioned into the Homeless Leadership Network (HLN) and will
monitor and oversee implementation of the plan to ensure accountability and results
consistent with the plan. The make-up of the HLN is very similar to the HPG, but now
executive members of the Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless (PCCH) serve on
the group. The PCCH now will serve as the Operations Network group and deal with the
operating and actual implementation of the 10- Year Plan, while getting direction from the
HLN.
In creating this plan and demonstrating our commitment to work together to develop and
enact this plan, we hope this will provide motivation for others to get involved and
support the effort.
The City provided CDBG funding to four (4) agencies assisting the homeless in FY
2006-2007 - Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP), Westcare of Florida
(a/k/a The Mustard Seed) - Turning Point and Religious Community Services - Food
Pantry/The Haven and Homeless Emergency Project.
Westcare's - Turning Point Program received
$30,000 to cover administrative costs. The
Turning Point is an inebriate receiving center that
provides a safe haven for both walk-in clientele
and those who are picked up by law enforcement
and other agencies. The program provides food,
temporary shelter, and counseling. After an initial
assessment, clients are placed in longer term
housing, assisted in finding a job and are provided
other services as necessary. The facility has a
capacity to handle 132 clients and two (2) staff
members. The facility averages 56 beds and 10 clients on the floor.
The City funded the Clearwater Homeless Intervention Program (CHIP) in the amount of
$30,000 for operational support for a program that provides temporary shelter, food and
clothing. The agency assisted 1,356 individuals during this reporting period. The
program requires participants to seek and retain employment and receive counseling in
order to stay at the shelter. Upon stabilization, clients are moved into transitional housing.
The Homeless Emergency Project (HEP)
received HOME funding in the amount of
$75,000 to build a kitchen and dining room
facility for the homeless. The city provided an
additional $75,000 during the previous year for
the kitchen and dining room improvements. In
addition to short and long-term housing for the
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homeless, the HEP provides job placement, medical, dental and psychological
counseling. The facility will provide meals to 1,000 homeless individuals yearly.
A total of $54,000 was provided to Religious
Community Services - Food Pantry to renovate
their facility that provides food for deserving low
income and homeless individuals and families.
The agency provided services to 7,188 families
during this reporting period. In addition to the
food pantry, the city provided $9,698 to the
agency for improvements for their Haven's
Spouse Abuse Shelter.
The chart below illustrates the allocations and expenditures for FY 2006/07 and prior
funds expended in this reporting year. These allocations resulted in many homeless
individual/families being provided a place to live and get back on their feet and obtain
other essential services.
FY 06/07 Budget Prior Yr. Budget FY 06/07 Exp. Prior Yr. Exp.
Westcare $ 30,000 $ 1,666 $ 23,229 $ 1,666
CHIP-Public $ 30,000 $ 11,524 $ 23,141 $ 11,524
Service
CHIP-Public Facility $ 42,875 $ 42,875
HEP $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000
RCS-Food Pantry $ 54,000 $ 30,309 $ 54,453 $ 30,309
RCS- The Haven $ 9,698
RCS-Grace House $ 575
TOTAL $199,273 $161,374 $175,823 $161,374
Non-Homeless Strate2:V
In 1991, the Area Agency on Aging conducted a Service Needs Assessment to determine
which services were identified as most needed by seniors. Transportation for shopping
and medical appointments was reported as most needed. Following this category was
information about services and programs, home delivered meals, help in getting legal
advice and house cleaning. The ability to provide in-home and community services to
seniors positively impacts their ability to live independently in the housing environment
of their choice. Since the elderly are no longer able to perform the more strenuous chores
for themselves and may lack the finances to hire help, homes become a health and fire
hazard. By providing these types of services, the elderly may live independently for a
longer period of time.
The Area Agency on Aging has found that transportation (food and medical) is their
largest request. This is followed by in home meals, cleaning and yard service. It is also
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stated that households headed by someone over 75 or older are most likely to have frail
elderly members who have severe mobility problems. Persons with severe mental illness
are most likely to need psychiatric care and life skills counseling. The developmentally
disabled tend to need life skills training and supervised housing.
The strategy for housing and supportive services for non-homeless persons with special
needs (the elderly, frail elderly, severe mental illness, developmentally disabled,
physically disabled, alcohol/other drug addiction and/or person with HIV/AIDS) include
upgrading existing and/or providing additional supportive housing and services.
The City's five-year plan calls for providing services for 500 special needs persons. It
also provides for the construction/expansion of beds for 50 special needs persons.
The five-year plan has concluded that low-income elderly households are often in need of
services that will help them maintain their independence. The City is working with
Neighborly Care Network, Inc. to establish an affordable and accessible senior ride
service. The service will provide a reduced fee-for-service, volunteer based transportation
program that will enhance the quality of life for elderly (age 65 and older) and disabled
residents (age 55 and older). The service is scheduled to begin in early 2008.
In addition, the City will assist programs that provide services to marginally mentally
disabled residents with basic life skill programs to assist them in becoming self-
sufficient. The creation of self-sufficiency programs geared toward the specific
challenges such as attention deficit disorder, anger control and completion of education
may accomplish this objective. Other programs the City will address during the
Consolidated Plan period include:
. Programs to assist those entering the work force such as corporate/private sector
mentoring programs, affordable childcare and transportation programs to
strengthen small businesses such as micro-lending programs, and other small
business support
. Programs for older teens, including after school programs, programs to assist in
encouraging them to stay in school, transitional living facilities for homeless
youth, street outreach programs, and maternity services
CDBG funds were provided in the amount of
$30,000 to Pinellas Opportunity Council to
administer their Chore Services Program.
Through this program various chore services were
provided to 69 elderly, frail elderly,
developmentally disabled and physically disabled
individuals to assist them in remaining in their
home and not be placed in a nursing home.
To further assist non-homeless individuals with special needs, the City provided funding
to Directions for Mental Health, Religious Community Services and Personal Enrichment
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through Mental Health Services. All of these agencies provide a vital function to
individuals with special needs. Directions for Mental Health and Personal Enrichment
through Mental Health Services provide a facility for individuals to obtain mental health
counseling. They also provide needed medicines for related mental health illnesses.
A total of $4,500 was provided to Personal
Enrichment through Mental Health Services for
operational support in FY05106 and expended in
this reporting period.
During this reporting period, the City also
provided funding in the amount of $8,400 to
Directions to Mental Health for renovations.
$9,698 was provided to Religious Community
Service to renovate their facilities that provides housing and case management services to
victims of spouse abuse.
As a result of these expenditures ($22,598), a total of 14,861 individuals with special
needs received assistance through these organizations.
NON-HOUSING OBJECTIVES
The City also identified non-housing objectives in its five-year strategy. These objectives
addressed the elimination of slum and blight influences in the City's Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Areas, the Community Redevelopment Area and other areas
exhibiting decline. The objectives also address:
. Eliminating conditions that are detrimental to public health, safety and welfare
. Reducing the isolation of income groups within the community
. Improving conditions in physically and economically distressed areas through
stimulation of private investment
. Establishment, stabilization and expansion of small businesses
To facilitate the objectives listed above over the Consolidated Plan period, the City will
support activities listed:
. Facilitate community and economic development within the North and South
Greenwood Neighborhoods and the Community Redevelopment Area
. Assist not-for-profit agencIes m achieving goals revealed during the citizen
participation process
. Assist not-for-profit agencies in expanding their programs and/or relocating
services to better serve the community
In 2002, the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) initiated a
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20 I-acre expansion of the CRA District with the preparation of a report entitled
"Findings and Declarations of Necessity Analysis for the Expansion of an Existing eRA
District. ,,] The report's findings demonstrated a need for revitalization beyond the
adopted CRA District boundaries based on the following conditions:
. Poor lot layout relating to size, accessibility and use
. Site and environs deterioration/inadequate and outmoded building density patterns
. Defective or inadequate street configurations, transportation facilities and parking
facilities
. Excessive emergency calls
. Unsanitary and unsafe environment
. Excessive violations of the Florida Building Code
. Diversity of ownership
. Falling lease rates
. High residential and commercial vacancy rates
. Lack of appreciable increase in the past five years of the aggregate assessed
values
The CRA District expansion was approved by the CRA in 2003, and the CRA updated
the Downtown Redevelopment Plan in 2004. The plan serves as the guide redevelopment
activities and infrastructure improvements in the CRA District.
Encompassing parts of the original and expanded CRA District is the East Gateway
Neighborhood. This 17 6-acre neighborhood is characterized by a mixed land use pattern
of residential housing interspersed with pockets of poorly maintained rental properties
and outdated strip commercial developments. East Gateway's commercial sector is
burdened with a declining business base, deteriorating infrastructure, a mismatch of uses
and vacant storefronts. The neighborhood struggles with code issues, homelessness, high
rental rates and a negative image of crime due to problematic land uses and businesses.
In 2005, the primary traffic route to Clearwater Beach was rerouted to connect to the
realigned Memorial Causeway Bridge. This action diverted traffic away from the East
Gateway area and the resulting decrease in traffic volumes affected business activity in
the neighborhood. This condition further emphasized the need for a targeted business
development and investment strategy. In 2006, the CRA initiated a neighborhood
planning effort for the East Gateway Neighborhood to create a comprehensive,
community development action program. The overarching goals of the action program
are to:
. Engage residents, businesses and other neighborhood interests in the creation and
implementation of the action program;
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. Achieve neighborhood stability by addressing the social, economic and physical
issues that plague the area;
. Establish a unique and positive identity that instills neighborhood pride and sense
of ownership; and
. Revitalize the neighborhood to attract reinvestment in private property.
With significant input from neighborhood stakeholders, the East Gateway Task Force
developed a Five-Year Action Program in 2007. The program areas include:
. Safety and security
. Business environment
. Neighborhood appearance
. Economic growth and housing
. Hispanic community integration
The East Gateway Task Force provides leadership for the implementation of the action
program. However, it is envisioned that a combination of governmental and non-
governmental organizations and neighborhood leaders will assume lead roles in the
implementation of action items. Additionally, the East Gateway Task Force will seek
strategic partners for targeted redevelopment in the area. Generally, the action program
will be implemented through:
. Application of applicable objectives, policies and design guidelines to
redevelopment projects during the site plan review process;
. Use of the Public Amenities Incentive Pool;
. Public strategies (e.g., Code revisions or new program to address a neighborhood
issue); and
. Capital improvements projects (public and private).
Periodic monitoring and evaluation of the action program will ensure that the
neighborhood vision is continually strived for and neighborhood assets are protected and
enhanced. Action program progress will be gauged through the evaluation of
performance measures in an annual report submitted to the CRA for review and action, as
appropriate.
We anticipate that there will be several infrastructure needs that will be identified in the
Five-Year Action Plan. Along those lines, the City Council approved the reallocation of
$248,727 in CDBG funds that will be used to assist with the City's infrastructure needs in
the East Gateway area.
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Brownfields Pro2:ram
A key economic development tool used to improve conditions in the City's
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas and the CRA is the Brownfields Program.
A brownfield site is real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may
be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant,
or contaminant. These sites are usually impaired by a negative environmental stigma.
A new element that the City used this year is the Sales Tax Exemption on Building
Materials Program. Florida Statutes provides a sales tax exemption on building materials
used in housing and mixed use projects in brownfields areas in which the developer
agrees to set asides at least 20% of the housing units in the project for low to moderate-
mcome persons.
Economic Development worked with Tampa Bay
CDC's Woodlawn Oaks project to process the
reimbursement for $23,563.21.
In addition, the City received $400,000 from EP A to
conduct environmental assessments activities. One new
focus of this grant is to develop a public health
monitoring plan to address environmental justice issues
impacting health and welfare. This plan will include
blood lead testing and potential residential lead-based
paint issues.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY
The City of Clearwater's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) is a component of
the City's Five Year Consolidated Plan. The Strategy was established to promote a
flexible design in the City's allocation of funds provided by HUD and CDBG funds to
promote innovative programs in economically disadvantaged areas of the City.
The NRS provides for enhanced regulatory flexibility in the program requirements for
providing CDBG funds for economic development, housing and public service activities.
In terms of economic development relief, the strategy allows job creation or retention
efforts relief by not requiring businesses to track the income of people hired or retained.
Economic development activities carried out in the approved neighborhood revitalization
areas are also exempt from the aggregate public benefit standards.
The relief for public service activities can be viewed in terms of the regulatory
requirements that no more than 15% of the total CDBG allocation may be used for public
services activities. Under this strategy, all public services offered within the subject
neighborhoods and carried out as part of qualified projects by a Community Based
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Development Organization (CBDO) are exempt from the public service cap of 15%.
Therefore, the City will be able to offer a more intensive level of service to stimulate
revitalization. This allows the City to address some of the urgent needs of the
disadvantaged community by offering job training and other related economic
development assistance.
In the housing arena, the revitalization strategy will allow the City to track scattered site
housing units as a single strategy. This will enable the City to provide housing
opportunities to not only very-low to low income families, but to other families who earn
between 80-120% of Area Median Income (AMI). This will increase the level of
affordable housing units and thereby raise the income level of the neighborhood and in
the process create a mixed-income community.
There are several non-housing factors that cause a blighting influence on communities.
They range from vacant boarded structures, to
crime, to lack of commercial/retail activities. To
help stimulate economic development
opportunities within the North Greenwood
Neighborhood, the City took several measures to
ensure that the neighborhood would be stable.
The City built a new 8,000 sq. ft. library and a
state-of-the-art aquatic/recreational center. In
addition, the City provided roadway
enhancements on Martin Luther King Avenue
from Seminole to Palm Bluff Avenue. These were provided from non-federal resources.
The NRS includes two different neighborhoods - the North Greenwood Community and
South Greenwood Community. They both have their own goals and objectives. The
North Greenwood Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area has identified the
following strategies to improve their neighborhood:
1. Eliminate poor conditions of structures
2. Remediate low-level contaminated sites
3. Reverse declining property values
4. Expand business opportunities
5. Create new investment opportunities in the neighborhood
6. Increase new job training and placement opportunities
7. Reduce the unemployment rate
8. Empower neighborhood residents to eliminate crime
9. Strengthen coordination of community organizations in the redevelopment effort
The Lake Belleview (A.K.A. South Greenwood) Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
Area has the same general strategies of the North Greenwood Area. The Lake Belleview
area would like to see the following:
1. Additional educational opportunities of businesses
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2. A new neighborhood training facility
3. A new childcare facility
4. Job training opportunities
5. A community library
6. New homes
7. Better social services
8. Better collaboration of existing organizations
9. More crime awareness programs
The City has taken several steps over the years to address the strategies m the
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy. Steps included developing a flexible code
enforcement program, purchasing and demolishing dilapidated buildings, working with
local law enforcement to reduce crime, funding outreach programs and providing loans to
small businesses.
North Greenwood Strategy Area
Listed below are projects the City has completed over the past few years in the North
Greenwood Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area.
. North Greenwood Branch Library - (2003)
. North Greenwood Recreation/Aquatic Complex - (2003)
. North Greenwood Apartments Renovation - (2003)
. North Greenwood Corridor Enhancements
. North Greenwood Reclaimed Water
In this reporting period, the City provided federal funding for several projects in the
North Greenwood Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. They include:
Public Service Willa Carson Community Health Center $30,000
Public Facility Homeless Emergency Project - Transitional Housing $75,000
Rental Housing Homeless Emergency Project-Fairburn Housing Projects $500,000
Down payment
iAssistance $286,338
Rehabilitation $15,000
TOTAL $906,338
Funding for these programs assisted in meeting some of the strategies identified in the
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy. The funds provided to HEP enabled the
organization to tear down the deteriorated structures to build new ones and reinvest in the
community. The enhancements will expand business opportunities.
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Lake Belleview (A.KA. South Greenwood) Strategy Area
Woodlawn Oaks
In this reporting period, Largo Area Housing Development Corporation completed the
development of a small niche subdivision called Woodlawn Oaks. The development
consists of eleven new homes. The City provided $425,000 in SHIP funds to assist with
the costs to put in the roads and other required infrastructure.
In addition to the subdivision, the city provided $753,500 in HOME and SHIP Program
funds to families to purchase homes with down payment and closing cost assistance.
South Greenwood Task Force
The City formed a Lake Belleview Neighborhood Task Force during the last reporting
period. This task force is made up of various City departments that are active in Lake
Belleview. Among some of the departments include - Economic Development and
Housing, Development and Neighborhood Services, Parks and Recreation, Public Works,
Engineering, Information Technology, Police, and Fire. One of the goals of the Task
Force was to develop a three (3) strategy matrix listing all of the programs and projects,
either existing and/or proposed for the Lake Belleview Area. The task force meets on a
quarterly basis to provide updates and to dialogue on events happening in the area.
Through the collaborative efforts of the task force, it allows various departments to
interact and plan their programs and projects very efficiently and effectively.
The City also is continuing their efforts to rehabilitate homes and develop infill housing
in the Lake Belleview Area. For this reporting period the City, along with our Housing
Partners, provided funding for eleven infill homes, two (2) down payment assistance
loan, three (3) rehabilitations and one (1) business loan in the Lake Belleview Area.
Through the general fund the city built a new aquatic/recreation complex, added new
baseball fields, skateboard park and a fishing pier on Lake Belleview.
AFFIRMATIVEL Y FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING
Until October 1999, the City of Clearwater had designated the Human Relations
Department as the lead agency in affirmatively furthering Fair Housing and enforcing the
local Fair Housing Ordinance. They investigated and enforced the Fair Housing laws and
provided the administrative procedures that the City follows to enforce the Fair Housing
laws, as well as to respond to any Fair Housing complaints received by the City.
The City of Clearwater no longer directly enforces Fair Housing laws. The responsibility
was assigned to Pinellas County Human Relations Department since their office
investigates and makes recommendations on all Fair Housing issues for other areas of
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Pinellas County with the exception of the City of St. Petersburg.
The City of Clearwater plays an active role in affirmatively furthering Fair Housing. The
City adheres to the Human Rights Ordinance that Pinellas County adopted in 1984.
Pinellas County maintains an interlocal agreement with the City of St. Petersburg for the
enforcement of the ordinance. The City of St. Petersburg handles enforcement south of
Ulmerton Road and the County undertakes enforcement north ofUlmerton Road.
In 2002, the City of Clearwater along with the, Cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and
Largo, Pinellas County, Pinellas County Housing Authority, and the UNO Federation
formed a Fair Housing Partnership to coordinate efforts countywide to support and
expand the availability of housing to all, regardless of familial status, national origin,
race, accessibility, and disability. The Partnership's tools for furthering this effort are
educational programs, training, testing, assessments, and enforcement through the
appropriate channels. The Partnership meets periodically to review programs and to set
and review goals.
The City remains active in the provision of affordable housing, accessible housing, and
promotion of home ownership. The City of Clearwater provides information concerning
home ownership, home financing, and home repairs in printed matter and is working with
our Public Communications Department on providing information on a variety of other
mediums. Over the past year, the City has put a substantial amount of educational
information on the Housing Division's webpage pertaining to Fair Housing, Elderly
Housing, Lead-Based Paint, Predatory & Fair Lending, and Financial Education (SEE
Appendix). The City will continue to expand the availability of information about
housing programs and Fair Housing laws. The City has also requested to meet with the
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity representative from HUD Tampa when the time is
convenient for them to obtain technical assistance to improve our Fair Housing and Equal
Opportunity activities.
Sale or Rental of Housin2:
Fair Housing complaints with the City's Equity Services Department and the Pinellas
County Office Human Rights/Human Relations indicate that discrimination in the sale or
rental of housing and provision of housing brokerage services does occur.
Public Policies
The high percentage of build-out in the City affects the availability of suitable land for
multi-family and affordable single-family development. The City's Community
Development Code, design standards, adequate public facility (concurrency) ordinance
and Building Code requirements influence the feasibility of affordable housing projects.
Development regulations can limit the potential use of small or irregular infill parcels for
affordable housing or increase costs associated with site development and construction.
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Administrative Policies
Administrative policies generally support Fair Housing. These include:
1. Marketing housing programs in targeted areas
2. Providing City-wide home buyers' assistance and education
3. Educational material on the Housing Division's webpage
4. Carefully reviewing where affordable housing developments will be
located, and
5. Avoiding a concentration of very-low to moderate income households in
multi - family developments
Actions Taken to Overcome the Effects of Imvediments Identified Throu2:h the
Analvsis
The City, in conjunction with the Pinellas County Fair Housing Partnership (Pinellas
County, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas County Housing Authority, and the
UNO Federation) initiated a Fair Housing Study beginning early in 2002 to determine if
persons seeking rental housing were given differential treatment based on familial status,
national origin, race, accessibility, and disability; and to determine if further educational
and outreach programs were needed. Two consulting firms conducted the testing process
and prepared the report giving the results. Two hundred tests were conducted; not all
sites were tested on every basis.
The report was completed in the fall of 2002. Differential treatment was shown in 59%
of the cases tested. Broken down by area, the percentage of cases showing differential
treatment was: St. Petersburg, 52%; Clearwater 55%; Largo 67%; Pinellas County
(balance of county including small cities) 61 %. This information was presented to each
of the Partners' boards or commissions, and all tested rental complexes were sent a copy
of the study. Results were reported in local newspapers and on television.
As a result of the study it was recommended that the following steps be taken to improve
the current situation:
1. In cases where there is overwhelming evidence of differential treatment, a
complaint against the housing provider should be filed with HUD and/or any
similar local governing agency.
2. There should be aggressive education and outreach efforts to both the housing
providers and the general public.
3. The Pinellas Partnership has the opportunity to retest properties that demonstrated
"some type of differential treatment" for possible future enforcement effort.
4. All local government permitting agencies should implement an accessibility
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review process before permitting newly constructed multi-family dwellings.
5. Mandate Fair Housing training for any developer or builder receiving city or
county funding.
The Partnership conducted a series of forums, seminars, and other outreach efforts to
educate housing providers and the general public on Fair Housing issues, rights, and
regulations. Testing will be done in the future on a smaller scale to determine if
enforcement efforts are needed.
The City funds programs that offer free classes for persons desiring to become
homeowners. The Pinellas Realtor Organization subscribes to the Voluntary Affirmative
Marketing Agreement (V AMA) and works to educate its members about Fair Housing.
Training and marketing materials have been videotaped and translated into American
Sign Language and Spanish. The City promotes home ownership and education at
various homebuyer fairs and expositions. The City also provides funding to Community
Service Foundation to provide Fair Housing Education.
In addition to the Human Relations Department, the City is working with Pinellas County
Realtors through the Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreement (V AMA) Program to
further Fair Housing opportunities in real estate transactions. To further these efforts of
the V AMA, the Pinellas County Board of Realtors enlisted the services of the
Community Housing Resource Board to focus on the federal, state and local enforcement
agencies, housing industry groups and volunteer community groups working together to
promote Fair Housing practices.
These efforts include the following:
. Providing public information on Fair Housing.
. Assessing community Fair Housing needs and identifYing local problems and issues
that impede equal housing opportunity.
. Evaluating performance and effectiveness of the V AMA.
. Expanding minority involvement in the real estate industry.
. Expanding public awareness of housing opportunities in the community.
. Developing cooperative solutions to problems associated with the implementation of
the V AMA.
Other actions during the FY2006-07 included:
. Continued support of Pinellas County Human Relations Department, Pinellas County
Board of Realtors, and the Community Housing Resource Board.
. Continued to work with the local committee of American with Disabilities to view
housing related issues for homeowners, renters, or homebuyers with disabilities.
. Provided $17,000 in funds through the CDBG Program to the Community Service
Foundation, $37,000 to Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation, $8,000 to
Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Inc. and $13,000 to Clearwater Neighborhood
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Housing Service to implement homebuyers training programs, fair housing education
and assistance, and foreclosure prevention and counseling services.
. Provided funding in the amount of $10,141 to Gulf Coast Legal Services to
implement a Fair Housing program that offers fair housing counseling services, initial
needs assessment, rental eviction intervention, and marketing of Fair Housing
programs.
. Provided funding in the amount of $13,600 to Community Service Foundation to
administer a Fair Housing Program.
The Pinellas County anti-discrimination efforts focus on public information and
enforcement of Fair Housing regulations and the County's Human Rights Ordinance. The
County publishes a Housing Resource Directory that includes an overview of Fair
Housing law, information about reasonable accommodation and accessibility, and a list
of state and local enforcement agencies. The County produces a brochure entitled, Fair
Housing in Pinel/as County, and distributes approximately 5,000 copies annually. Below
market rate mortgages, down payment and closing cost assistance are readily available
through the County's Housing Finance Authority and through other agencies. The County
is also active in providing and promoting affordable housing, providing low cost funds
for home purchase or repair, and modification to homes to make them accessible to
persons with disabilities.
The City directs significant resources to expand the supply of affordable rental housing
and partners with a variety of for-profit and non-profit developers and the Housing
Finance Authority of Pinellas County. The City also assists developers with a variety of
incentives aimed at reducing development costs, impact fees, and regulatory
impediments.
The City encourages mixed-income, multi-family developments to develop affordable
housing in areas that are not predominantly low to moderate areas as part of a continuing
effort to deconcentrate poverty. Funding is denied to developers who do not provide
mixed-income housing where the effect could be to racially or economically segregate
low-income households.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Housing Element of the City's Comprehensive
Plan, last updated in July 2006, states as one of its
objectives, that "the City shall continue to provide
assistance and incentives for the development of
housing that is affordable to very low, low, and
moderate-income households, including those with
special needs, consistent with the level of growth in
these income categories". The following policies
have been prepared to effect this change:
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13.2.1 Continue to utilize CDBG funds for the construction and/or rehabilitation of
housing units that will be affordable to very low and low-income households
consistent with federal income guidelines.
13.2.2 Continue to use federal programs to provide rental subsidy assistance to low and
some moderate-income households.
13.2.3 Continue to review new construction techniques, materials, building codes, and
housing codes in order to determine where housing costs can be reduced without
sacrificing the quality of housing for very low and low-income households.
13.2.4 The City shall continue to utilize the Challenge 2000 Program to assist very low,
low, and moderate-income households in obtaining mortgage financing.
13.2.5 The City shall continue to support the addition of rental housing as needed to
meet the needs of very-low, low, and moderate-income households.
A copy of the City's Housing Element is located in the Appendix.
CONTINUUM OF CARE NARRATIVE
The City continues to work closely with the Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless
and various other homeless services providers in addressing the needs of the City's
Homeless.
The City of Clearwater listed Continuum of Care issues as a high pnonty in the
Consolidated Plan. During this reporting period, the City provided $30,000 in CDBG
funds to Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP) as operating capital for their
Emergency Shelter Facility as part of it's Continuum of Care. The facility provided
shelter, food, counseling, and case management services to 1,356 individuals during this
reporting period.
A total of $30,000 was provided to the Westcare of Florida (a/k/a The Mustard Seed) -
Turning Point for inebriated homeless individuals. During this reporting period, the
agency assisted 132 homeless individuals from Clearwater.
The Homeless Emergency Project received $75,000 to complete the development of a
kitchen and dining hall for homeless individuals and families and $17,500 for operational
support. The facility offers food to homeless individuals and families. The agency's goal
is to serve 1,000 people annually. In addition to short and long-term housing for the
homeless, the HEP provides a variety of other services including job placement, medical,
dental and psychological counseling.
A total of $54,000 was provided to Religious Community Services - Food Pantry to
complete the renovation of their distribution facility that provides food for deserving low
income and homeless individuals and families. The agency provided services to 7,188
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families during this reporting period.
In this reporting period $8,400 in CDBG funds was provided to Directions for Mental
Health to renovate their office complex. Directions for Mental Health -provides a wide
range of high quality behavior health services for all ages. The agency assisted 3,265
individuals for effective treatment of mental illness.
CDBG funds were provided in the amount of $30,000 to the Pinellas Opportunity
Council to administer their "Chore Services" Program. Through this program various
chore services were provided to 69 elderly, frail elderly, developmentally disabled and
physically disabled individuals to assist them in remaining in their home.
OTHER ACTIONS
Fosterin2: and Maintainin2: Affordable Housin2:
The City of Clearwater has been very proactive in fostering and maintaining affordable
housing. Although the City cannot control the cost of labor, goods or land costs, the City
continues to look for new and creative ways to address the issue of affordability. Some
of the steps the City has taken in the past and/or are currently doing include:
. Design homes that are practical and efficient
. Subsidize impact fees
. Provide financing at below market rates, zero percent and/or deferred payment loans
. Fund subrecipients to acquire vacant properties and build affordable houses
. Work with subrecipients to acquire homes foreclosed by HUD and resell them as
affordable housing units
. Pay for infrastructure improvements with general revenue funds
. Change the City's Development Code to reduce street size and other development
Issues
. Work with the local housing authority to buy property and resell for affordable
housing
. Work with developers to put together applications for funding through the Low-
Income Housing Tax Credit Program, State of Florida Housing Bond Program and
other resources to build or rehabilitate rental units for affordable housing
Barriers to Affordable Housin2:
In the early years (1992 - 1995) of the City's State Housing Initiatives Partnership
(SHIP) Program, the Clearwater's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee reviewed the
following areas to identify potential barriers to affordable housing:
. Affordable Housing Definitions
. Permit Processing
. Impact Fee Requirements
. Infrastructure Capacity
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. Residential Zoning Density
. Transfer of Development Rights
. On-Site Parking and Setback Requirements
. Zero-Lot Line Development
. Sidewalk and Street Requirements
. Regulatory Review Processes
. Inventory of Lands Suitable for Affordable Housing Development
The City of Clearwater began receiving State of Florida - State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (SHIP) Program funding in 1992 when the Florida Legislature adopted the
Sadowski Act. The SHIP Program is a dedicated source of affordable housing funds that
are provided annually to the cities and counties within the state. In fiscal year 2006-2007
the City received $1,023,711 in SHIP funding and another $937,283 in program income
and recaptured funds, for a total of $1. 96 million.
One of the driving forces behind the passage of the Sadowski Act was the Florida
Homebuilders and Contractors Associations. As a result of their lobbying effort, SHIP
jurisdictions each year must expend seventy-five percent (75%) of their funds
( entitlement and recaptured funds) on activities that involve construction and/or
rehabilitation of homes, and in addition, sixty-five percent (65%) of the funds
(entitlement and recaptured funds) must result in homeownership.
A major requirement of the SHIP Program, as well as a condition of receiving continued
funding, was each jurisdiction had to adopt affordable housing incentives that would
assist in the implementation of their affordable housing activities. Each SHIP entitlement
community was required to adopt an Affordable Housing Incentive Plan (AHIP), which
contained, at a minimum two statutory required incentives: 1. Assurance that permits as
defined in Chapter 163.3164(7) and (8) F.s. for affordable housing projects are
expedited to a greater degree than other projects; 2. An ongoing process for review of
local policies, ordinances, regulations, and plan provisions that increase the cost of
housing prior to their adoption (420.9071 (16) F.s.).
Several years ago the State required local jurisdictions to combine their AHIP into their
SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Jurisdictions adopt their LHAPs for a one
to three year period. The City of Clearwater performed this task with the development
and adoption of our fiscal year 2005-06 LHAP. The City is currently performing
activities from the FY2006-07 LHAP, FY 2007-08 and FY2008-2009 LHAP.
As we continue to address the affordable housing needs of our residents, we must also
ensure that we continue to meet the statutory requirements of the SHIP Program. In
future years, as part of the monitoring process conducted by the State of Florida, the
monitors will be evaluating how local jurisdictions are implementing their affordable
housing incentives in order to ensure they are meeting their statutory obligations. These
evaluations will review the process and policies that all affordable housing projects go
through from start to finish. This process is not totally exclusive to affordable housing
projects using SHIP dollars, but any affordable housing project taking place in the City,
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regardless of the funding source(s).
Below is a section from the City's recently adopted "Expedited Processing and Ongoing
Review" Policy.
Exvedited Processin2:
Building Department
All affordable housing projects, as defined in Chapter 163.3164(7) and (8) F.S., that are
located within the City limits are required to include with their application for building
permit a request for Expedited Processing. A copy of this request must be provided to the
Building Official and to the Assistant Director of Housing. Expedited Processing affords
eligible projects priority over projects without this status. When an affordable housing
project receives approval, the Building Division notifies the Assistant Director who, in
turn, will document the timeframe for the application process.
Planning Department
The Planning Department will follow the City of Clearwater - Community Development
Code when processing all affordable housing applications for activities that require
rezoning, land-use amendments, variances, development orders, etc. Under the Code, all
projects are reviewed and may be scheduled for the next meeting of the Development
Review Committee (DRC - staff level review) and if needed, the Community
Development Board (CDB). Many applications can be decided at the staff level and may
not need to go DRC and/or CDB. When affordable housing projects and/or applications
are submitted that can be decided at the Staff level, they shall receive priority and be
reviewed before any non-affordable housing project and/or applications. Applicants must
indicate that the project will be an affordable housing development and/or project. The
Planning Department has and will continue to implement, where possible, the expedited
plan amendment process for large-scale amendments related to the provision of
affordable housing.
On2:oin2: Process for Review
As part of the review process for proposed policies, regulations, plans and programs, the
sponsoring City department requests that the Economic Development and Housing
Department to analyze the economic impact of the action as it pertains to the cost of
housing. The analysis shows the estimated increase in cost to an average home. The
analyses are maintained on file in the Housing Division of the Economic Development
and Housing Department.
The City holds public hearings and meetings to obtain citizen input and to respond to
citizen proposals and inquiries about activities and program performance. Citizens and
other City stakeholders have emphasized the need to consider the City's diverse interests
in the establishment of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; the identification of new
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projects and programs; and in the application, monitoring and evaluation of existing
programs.
Typically, the Economic Development and Housing Department staff meets with
prospective affordable housing developer to determine the level of assistance and project
needs. If the developer proceeds with a project, staff facilitates the plan review and
permitting process through the Planning, Building and Engineering departments. This
allows the Economic Development and Housing Department to troubleshoot and
streamline the process.
Florida Statutes 163.3164(7) & (8); Community Development Code Section 8-102
(7) "Development order" means any order granting, denying, or granting with
conditions an application for a development permit.
(8) "Development permit" includes any building permit, zoning permit, subdivision
approval, rezoning, certification, special exception, variance, or any other official action
of local government having the effect of permitting the development of land.
Florida Statutes - Chapter 420.9071(16)
(16) "Local housing incentive strategies" means local regulatory reform or incentive
programs to encourage or facilitate affordable housing production, which include at a
minimum, assurance that permits as defined in s. 163.3164(7) and (8) for affordable
housing projects are expedited to a greater degree than other projects; an ongoing process
for review of local policies, ordinances, regulations, and plan provisions that increase the
cost of housing prior to their adoption; and a schedule for implementing the incentive
strategies. Local housing incentive strategies may also include other regulatory reforms,
such as those enumerated in s.420.9076 and adopted by the local governing body.
Comvrehensive Plan Analysis
The City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan includes a state mandated Housing Element
that analyzes the City's existing and projected housing need. The element contains goals,
objectives and policies that work in tandem with other City housing policy documents.
Fostering and maintaining an affordable housing supply is one of the element's primary
goals. The goal is supported by policies that aim to reduce barriers to public and private
sector construction of affordable units.
The Economic Development and Housing Department coordinated with the Planning
Department in 2005 for the preparation of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for
the Comprehensive Plan. A focus of the EAR was affordable housing. In this regard, the
EAR included an assessment of the successes and shortcomings of the City's affordable
housing polices and programs, along with recommendations for improvement. The EAR
recommendations will be addressed in a major update of the Comprehensive Plan in
2007/2008. The Economic Development and Housing Department will have an advisory
role.
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Lead Based Paint
Lead based paint continues to be a serious problem throughout cities across America. It
is usually prevalent in homes built prior to 1978. Clearwater's housing stock is relatively
new with the average home being built after 1970. However, the City still maintains that
lead based paint is a serious issue and conducts housing inspections to determine if there
are defective paint surfaces. If lead conditions are present, the lead paint is either
removed or covered in a manner described by HUD. No lead based paint conditions were
found during this reporting period.
The City will continue its effort to rid structures of lead based paint and will inspect any
homes built prior to 1978 for any presence of lead based paint. The City will continue to
test and remove all lead based paint surfaces in structures that are being rehabilitated
under our programs that are using federal funds. Clearwater will use the services of the
Pinellas County Environmental Department to test all structures with defective paint
surfaces and the local Health Department to test children for elevated blood levels. The
Willa Carson Community Health Resource Center continues to participate with the City
by providing a meeting area for neighborhood based education programs, disseminating
information on the hazards of lead based paint, and provide blood screening.
The City continues to put information about lead based paint and safety on to the
Housing Division web site (SEE Appendix).
Program activities will include the following:
. Collaboration between public-private agencies involving housing, health, and
community-based organizations to facilitate a Healthy Home Team to go door to
door in the targeted Brownfields area to identify children and homes at risk.
. Assurance that children identified at risk receive blood lead testing and the child
with elevated lead levels receives follow-up care.
. Promotion of a public awareness campaign through education via physicians and
the community and disbursement of educational materials.
. Routine placement of educational materials on the Housing Division's webpage.
. Assessment of homes at risk to identifY lead hazard control services to eliminate
hazards identified in homes.
. Initiation of supportive lead hazard control services to eliminate hazards identified
in homes.
. Evaluation of prevention activities to measure the impact and outcome of program
services and intervention efforts in the community.
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Poverty Level Assessment
Reducing the number of residents who live below the poverty level is very important to
the City of Clearwater. The City realized that the most effective way to reduce the
number of persons below the poverty level was to increase their income through
providing employment opportunities.
The City will provide funding to support service organizations that reduce impediments
for families allowing them to rise above the poverty level. Clearwater provides economic
development opportunities to non-profit and for profit businesses that agree to hire lower
income individuals. Through the coordination among programs, including the
Environmental Protection Agency and State Brownsfield Redevelopment initiatives, the
federal Weed and Seed Program, Juvenile Welfare Board, Clearwater Stars, United Way,
the Eckerd Foundation, and the University of South Florida, Clearwater will continue
expand our efforts this year to reduce impediments.
Institutional Structure
To overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance coordination, the City
implemented several practices that have been very successful. First, local lenders were
provided with information relative to the City's housing programs and offer a coordinated
effort for the lending institution to prosper. This relationship has continued to work very
well. Together we are able to provide home ownership and homebuyer opportunities for
very low to moderate-income families. The City and its subrecipients pre-qualify clients
to the lender's and City's specification and provide financing in the form of down
payment assistance.
Public Housin2: and Residential Initiatives
The City understands the benefits of improving public housing and residents' initiatives.
To improve the lives of families residing in public housing the City targeted the children
to break the cycle. The City will continue to work and strengthen our relationship with
the Clearwater Housing Authority (CHA) to foster innovative public housing
developments, potential joint ventures and residential initiatives. There are several
potential projects in the pipeline that the City is coordinating with the CHA. These
include the former jasmine Courts property and the Homer Villas property. No specific
plans have been provided to the City yet.
To help with resident initiatives, the City provided $30,000 for operations to the Partners
in Self Sufficiency Program. This program provides residents on public assistance
(Section 8) housing, counseling and case management services that encourage
participants to become self-sufficient and purchase their own home. The agency assisted
87 families during this reporting period.
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Levera2:in2: Resources
The City's efforts to provide affordable housing and other services to very low to
moderate-income families have resulted in leveraging a great amount of additional
resources.
Through the City's SHIP and HOME Programs, the City expended $938,715 m
downpayment assistance and leveraged $1,317,936 in private sector funding.
Through the Infill Housing and Down Payment Assistance Programs the City continues
to work closely with the lending and housing non-profits in the community to leverage
private investment in home ownership. (Please see Homebuyers Section for
accomplishments). In addition, Clearwater works with Community Service Foundation,
Partners in Self Sufficiency, Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation,
Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Service,
Inc. to provide homeownership counseling to support our housing programs.
Pro2:ram Income and Recavtured Funds
In FY 06/07, the city generated the following funds through program mcome and
recaptured funds in the CDBG and HOME Programs:
City of Clearwater FY 2006/07 Proaram
Income and Recaptured Funds
Program Recaptured Total
Program Income Amount
Received
Community Development Block Grant
Program
Rehabilitation Program $77,499.00 $74,585.00 $152,084.00
Economic Development Program $34,520.00 $57,168.00 $91,688.00
Infill Housing Program $30,694.00 $30,694.00
Subtotal $142,713.00 $131,753.00 $274,466.00
HOME Investment Partnership Program $231,905.00 $231,905.00
State Housing Initiatives Program $674,602.00 $228,342.00 $902,944.00
Total $1,191,933.00 $491,848.00 $1,683,781.00
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Citizen Comments
If any Citizen Comments are received they will be located in Appendix.
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FY 2005 - 2010 PRIORITIES AND SPECIFIC HOUSING OBJECTIVES.
Our assessment of the previous year's activity shows that the City has made strides in
addressing many of the high priority projects. The areas listed as high priority include:
1. Economic Development
2. Funding and Implementation of Senior Centers
3. Youth Centers
4. Day Care Centers
5. Health Facilities
6. Parking Facilities
7. Employment Training
8. Fair Housing Counseling
9. Tenant-Landlord Counseling
10. Commercial/Industrial Infrastructure
11. Micro-Business Lending, and
12. Code Enforcement
In FY2006-2007 the City's Action Plan federal funds budget was as follows:
CDBG
ntitlement $ 969,479.00
rogram Income $ 200,000.00
OME
ntitlement $ 543,850. 00
$ 0
TOTAL $ 1,713,329.00
With the above funds the following activities were funded:
Demolition
Relocation
Fair Housing
CHDO Set Aside
Program Administration
CDBG Economic Development
Home Ownership/Rehabilitation
Public Facilities
Public Services
Total
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
30,000.00
20,000.00
23,741.00
81,577.00
288,281.00
30,000.00
732,889.00
165,421.00
341,420.00
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Through the Public Service awards, the City funded eight (8) organizations in operational
support. This funding provided to the organizations listed below a total of$165,421. The
individual awards to the public service organizations are as follows:
Clearwater Homeless Intervention Proiect, Inc. - received $30,000 in operational support
to operate an overnight homeless shelter for individuals. The shelter provided overnight
housing and case management services to 1,356 homeless individuals during this
reporting period.
Partners in Self Sufficiency - received $30,000 to administer a family self sufficiency
program for single family households on public assistance to turn their lives around and
become self sufficient. During this reporting period 60 clients were served.
Pinellas Opportunity Council - was awarded the second highest allocation in the public
sector arena at $30,000 to provide chore services to the elderly and physically impaired
households. During this reporting period 69 elderly/physically-impaired households were
assisted.
Westcare of Florida (flk/a Mustard Seed) - Turning Point - was awarded $30,000 to
operate an inebriate center for homeless individuals who were intoxicated or abused
drugs. The center assisted 132 individuals during this reporting period.
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services - was awarded $4,777.60 for their Community Care
for Disabled Adults and Homemaker Program to allow the agency to assist 198 disabled
individuals and frail elderly to remain independent in their homes.
Willa Carson Community Health Resource Center - was awarded $20,000 for salary and
operational support to assist 2,104 individuals at the health center.
Kimberly Home - was provided $8,643 for operational support to provide housing
services to 47 pregnant teenagers and other low-income families.
YWCA of Tampa Bay - was provided $12,000 for salary and operational support to
administer an outreach center for 433 individuals.
HOMELESS ACCOMPLISHMENT
The City provided CDBG funding to four (4) agencies assisting the homeless in FY
2005-2006 - Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP), Westcare of Florida
(a/k/a The Mustard Seed) - Turning Point and Religious Community Services - Food
Pantry/The Haven and Homeless Emergency Project.
Westcare's - Turning Point program received $30,000 to cover administrative costs. The
Turning Point is an inebriate receiving center that provides a safe haven for both walk-in
clientele and those who are picked up by law enforcement and other agencies. The
program provides food, temporary shelter, and counseling. After an initial assessment,
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clients are placed in longer term housing and assisted in finding a job and are provided
other services as necessary. The facility has a capacity to handle 155 clients and two (2)
staff. The facility averages 56 beds and 10 clients on the floor.
The City funded the Clearwater Homeless Intervention Program (CHIP) in the amount of
$30,000 for operational support for a program that provides temporary shelter, food and
clothing. The agency assisted 1,039 individuals during this reporting period. The
program requires participants to seek and retain employment and receive counseling in
order to stay at the shelter. Upon stabilization, clients are moved into transitional housing.
The Homeless Emergency Project (HEP) received HOME funding in the amount of
$75,000 to build a kitchen and dining room facility for the homeless. The city provided
an additional $75,000 during the previous year for the kitchen and dining room
improvements. In addition to short and long-term housing for the homeless, the HEP
provides job placement, medical, dental and psychological counseling. The dining and
kitchen facility will provide meals to 1,000 homeless individuals yearly.
A total of $54,000 was provided to Religious Community Services - Food Pantry to
renovate their facility that provides food for deserving low income and homeless
individuals and families. The agency provided services to 14,824 families during this
reporting period. In addition to the food pantry, the city provided $9,698 to the agency for
improvements for their Haven's Spouse Abuse Shelter.
In all, a total of $273,698 was allocated and/or expended to homeless needs in FY 2005-
2006. These allocations resulted in many homeless individual/families being provided a
place to live and get back on their feet and obtain other essential services.
SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CDBG funds were provided in the amount of $30,000 to Pinellas Opportunity Council to
administer their Chore Services Program. Through this program various chore services
were provided to forty-seven elderly, frail elderly, developmentally disabled and
physically disabled individuals to assist them in remaining in their home.
To further assist non-homeless individuals with special needs, the City provided funding
to Directions for Mental Health. Directions For Mental Health provides a facility for
individuals to obtain mental health counseling. They also provide needed medicines for
related mental health illnesses. A total of $8,400 was provided to repair their parking
area.
During this reporting period, the City provided funding in the amount of $9,698 to
Religious Community Service to renovate their facilities. They provide housing and case
management services to victims of spouse abuse. A total of $54,000 was provided to
Religious Community Services to renovate their food bank facility. Religious
Community Services and Directions for Mental Health provide assistance to the elderly,
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persons with mental and physical disabilities, and victims of spouse abuse. These
services are classified as special needs.
NON-HOUSING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
East Gatewav Area
The first goal for the East Gateway is to stabilize the area. The major strategies address
the key issues that plague the area including crime, code issues, homelessness, and high
rental rates. A second goal is to bring identity and increase the business vitality of the
neighborhood and engage the neighborhood and business community in the area's
improvement. The Task Force will develop a Five-Year Action Plan that will incorporate
these strategies as well as those concerns expressed by the community. These efforts will
assist in avoiding further the economic decline that the City is experiencing in the
Downtown area.
We anticipate that there will be several infrastructure needs that will be identified in the
Five-Year Action Plan. Along those lines, the City Council approved during the last
reporting period the reallocation of $248,727 in CDBG funds that will be used to assist
with the City's infrastructure needs in the East Gateway area.
The City has placed its highest priority on helping 'working poor' renter households find
affordable housing; and assisting low-income owners maintain their properties with
housing rehabilitation. This priority has been affected by parallel Community
Development objectives to maintain the existing housing stock and revitalize older
neighborhoods.
The City's specific Housing Objectives for FY2005 through FY2010 are:
Housing Objective One: Build 200 new mixed-income rental units in conjunction with
ongoing redevelopment/revitalization proj ects.
. Federal Funds: HOME/CBDG
. State/Other Funds: SHIP, FHFC programs
Housing Objective Two: Acquire and/or rehabilitate 50 units in small rental complexes
for mixed-income affordable rental housing.
. Federal Funds: HOME/CBDG
. State/Other Funds: SHIP, FHFC programs
Housing Objective Three: Preserve the existing housing stock by rehabilitating 100
units owned by low-income owner households.
. Federal Funds: HOME/CBDG
. State/Other Funds: SHIP
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Housing Objective Four: Preserve the existing housing stock by funding the acquisition
and rehabilitation/expansion of 50 existing units for new low-income owner households.
. Federal Funds: HOME
. State/Other Funds: SHIP
Housing Objective Five: Provide direct down payment/closing cost assistance to 100
low and moderate-income homebuyers.
. Federal Funds: HOME
. State/Other Funds: SHIP, HF A Bonds
Housing Objective Six: Construct 20 new affordable, for sale, in-fill units in support of
the City's ongoing revitalization/redevelopment activities.
. Federal Funds: HOME/CDBG
. State/Other Funds: SHIP
Housing Objective Seven: Provide credit counseling and homeownership training
assistance to 100 perspective low-income home buyers.
Goals Actual FY Actual FY Actual FY
2005 2006 2007
Build Mixed 200
Income Rentals
Acquire/Rehab 50
Mixed Income
Rentals
Rehab Low 100 43 20 18
Income Owner
Housing
Acquire/Rehab 50 4
Low Income
Housing
Down Payment 100 15 12 14
Assistance Low
Housing
Build New 20 3 10 14
Affordable
Housing
Housing 100 460 312 132
Consulting
Total Housing 520 61 46 46
Units
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HOUSING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
During FY 2006-07, the City made a total of eighteen rehabilitation loans with CDBG,
HOME and/or SHIP funds. Fourteen loans were provided to low-income families and
four (4) loans were provided to very low-income families. This activity resulted in
expenditures in the amount of$687,500.
The City worked with Largo Area Housing Development Corporation (LAHDC) to
complete a small niche infill subdivision in South Greenwood called Woodlawn Oaks,
consisting of eleven homes. The City set-aside $425,000 in SHIP funds to assist LAHDC
with the infrastructure improvements for the proposed subdivision. Down payment and
closing costs were provided to the homebuyers.
The City offers several programs that help make housing more affordable to very low and
moderate-income homebuyers. The City's Home Ownership Program will lend funds to
purchase land, provide down payment assistance, pay impact fees, disposition costs,
closing costs and build new homes for income eligible home buyers. Funds in this
program are also available to approved non-profit agencies financing their clients home
ownership needs. Currently these agencies include:
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
Community Service Foundation
Home for Independence
Habitat for Humanity
Largo Area Housing Development Corporation
Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation
In addition to loans, housing education and counseling services were provided by four (4)
of the City's Housing subrecipients. The City has allocated $75,000 for housing
education on a per household served basis. The City provided an allocation to Tampa Bay
Community Development Corporation (TBCDC) to administer their Home Buyers Club
and for Homeownership Counseling Program, Consumer Credit Counseling Services for
budgeting and foreclosure counseling, Community Services Foundation (CSF) for
administering the Partnership to Homeownership and Homebuyer Education Program
and Lighthouse Credit Foundation for homebuyer counseling. All of the education and
counseling programs were funded through the SHIP program.
Over 249 individuals/families took part in the education/counseling services during this
reporting period. A total of 161 participated in both TBCDC Programs (Homeowners hip
Counseling and Homebuyer Education Programs), 81 participated in Community Service
Foundation's Partnership to Ownership and Homebuyer Education Programs, 48
participated from Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services and Consumer Credit
Counseling Service counseled one.
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MONITORING PLAN
All subrecipients will receive federal and local regulations relating to their specific
activity, along with an explanation as to how these apply to the particular project.
Specific Performance Agreements will be executed with each subrecipient, giving
measurable objectives for the eligible activity to be carried out. Each project is monitored
on an ongoing basis. Documentation submitted with reimbursement requests are
reviewed for compliance with applicable regulations and measurable objectives prior to
issuing funds.
On-site monitoring of selected subrecipients will be scheduled and completed annually
by the housing manager. A checklist will be completed and reviewed to insure all aspects
of the activity are carried out in accordance with applicable regulations.
In addition to the above documentation, any subrecipient determined to be in need of
and/or requesting additional training on how to meet grantee and federal requirements
will receive technical assistance in the form deemed most appropriate to the
circumstances by the Assistant Director or Housing Manager. Additional technical
assistance, if needed or requested, will be given at the time of the annual monitoring.
To further illustrate the monitoring process, the city utilizes three (3) main approaches to
monitor subrecipients. The first begins during the application process. In this process,
subrecipients will provide the city their goals and objectives along with an
implementation schedule. If funded, the goals, objectives, budget and implementation
schedule are included in their subrecipient agreement with the City.
Next, the City provides the subrecipient with the format for monthly activity reports.
These reports must be completed and returned to the City on a monthly basis. The
Housing Division Staff monitors those reports and if the subrecipient is not meeting their
goals, technical assistance is provided.
Subrecipients who are provided housing assistance are monitored on a loan-by-Ioan basis.
Each loan is monitored and approved by the City prior to loan closing to ensure
compliance.
Lastly, the City provides direct monitoring of all subrecipients annually. New agencies
receive two (2) monitoring visits. The first visit is to provide technical assistance to
ensure the agency understands the compliance process. The second visit is a detail-
monitoring visit from an approved checklist. Agencies who have received funding in the
past are monitored once.
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CDBG NARRATIVE
Relationshiv Of The Use Of CDBG Funds To The Priorities. Needs. Goals And
Svecific Obiectives
The City utilized a strategy of diversification when selecting CDBG eligible activities.
Funds in the amount of $257,637 were allocated for administration (including Fair
Housing activities), $226,000 for housing activities (rehabilitation, acquisition,
disposition, etc.), $341,420 for public facilities and improvements and $165,421 for
public services.
Details of how these funds addressed the individual objectives are listed in the Self-
Evaluation section of this report.
Nature And Reasons For Anv Chan2:es In Pro2:ram Obiectives
There were no changes or amendments to program objectives.
Assessment Of Grantee Efforts In Carrvin2: Out The Planned Actions
. All resources (CDBG, HOME and SHIP) listed in the Consolidated Plan were
obtained.
. The City supported the Homeless Emergency Project in an application for federal
funds.
. In addition to CDBG, HOME and SHIP funds, the City was successful in obtaining
private sector leveraging for new housing construction and financing home purchases.
Actions Of Funds Used Outside The National Obiectives
All CDBG funds were used for activities that meet the national objectives.
ACQuisition. Rehabilitation And Demolition Narrative
Neither the City, nor its subrecipients, acquired or rehabilitated buildings that resulted in
the displacement of business, individuals or families as a result of projects funded with
CDBG or HOME dollars. All properties that were acquired with CDBG funds were
voluntary and mostly vacant parcels.
The City's subrecipients purchased all properties acquired during this reporting period.
They include Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Service, Inc., Tampa Bay Community
Development Corporation, Community Service Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity.
When subrecipients become interested in a property they want to acquire, the following
steps are required:
1. The Subrecipient informs the property owner they are interested in the property.
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2. The Subrecipient sends out HUD Guide Notice-Disclosures to Sellers with
Voluntary, Arm's Length Purchase Offer.
3. The Subrecipient informs the owner they do not have the power of Eminent
Domain and the purchase would strictly be a voluntary transaction.
4. If the owner is interested in selling the property, an appraisal is obtained.
5. The Subrecipient determines just compensation for the property.
6. The Subrecipient offers just compensation to the owner.
7. Should the owner agree to the offer, the Subrecipient may purchase the property.
8. If the offer is not acceptable to the owner, both parties walk away from the deal.
Temporary relocation benefits were provided to eligible homeowners while their homes
were being rehabilitated. Temporary benefits include moving, storage, temporary rents,
and utilities.
A total of $13,000 was expended to demolish three (3) vacant dilapidated buildings. The
demolition of those buildings resulted in the construction of two (2) homes for low to
moderate-income families. The homes were built with federal assistance.
Economic Develovment Narrative
For fiscal year 2006-2007 the City expended $27,241 for economic development program
delivery. The program delivery costs were associated with managing the economic
development loan portfolio.
Limited Clientele Narrative
The City and its subrecipients maintain files that document all clients who qualifY for the
limited clientele designation.
Pro2:ram Income Narrative
Please see HUD Financial Summary Report - Program Income Section
Rehabilitation Pro2:ram Narrative
Please see Self Evaluation Section of Report
Please see HUD Rehabilitation Report.
HOME NARRATIVE
HOME Pro2:ram Distribution Analvsis
The City received an allocation of $543,850 in HOME Entitlement Funds for FY2006-
2007. The majority of the funds were set aside for housing development. The budget for
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this reporting period shows funds for the entitlement allocation were budgeted in the
following manner:
Subrecipient Housing Pool $
Community Housing Development Organizations $
Housing Rehabilitation $
Homeless Activities $
Program Administration $
TOTAL $
307,888.00
81,577.00
o
100,000.00
54,385.00
543,850.00
Funds set aside in the Subrecipient Housing Pool may be used for homeownership
rehabilitation; new single-family housing construction, down payment and closing cost
assistance, acquisition of real property and other related housing costs. Funds set aside
for the Community Housing Development Organization are undetermined. The table
below lists the activities by which the funds were expended during this reporting period
with the FY 2006-2007 entitlement allocation, program income and reprogrammed funds
from prior years.
Rehabilitation Owner-Occupied $ 88,440.00
AdministrationlProgram Delivery Costs $ 48,417.00
New Construction - Single Family $ 46,004.00
New Construction - Rental $ 3,803.00
Acquisition & Development $ 49,370.00
Demolition $ 0
Community Housing Development Organizations $ 364.00
Temporary Relocation $ 510.00
Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance $ 441,273.00
Total HOME Expenditures $ 678,181.00
The City of Clearwater has four (4) certified Community Housing Development
Organizations (CHDOs) to date. Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.,
Largo Area Housing Development Corporation, Mt. Carmel Community Development
Corporation, and Homes for Independence, Inc.
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, a long time housing partner, was formally
adopted in October 1999. They were awarded the FY-1997 and 1998 CHDO allocations
of $60,400 and $63,500, respectively. In June of 2000, the Largo Area Development
Corporation (LAD C) was approved as a CHDO. They were awarded the FY-1999
CHDO allocation of $64,700 and the FY-2000 allocation of $67,500. Mt. Carmel
Community Development Corporation was certified as a CHDO in 2002 and was
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allocated the City's FY-2001 CHDO allocation of$71,000. The City awarded $77,100 in
FY-2002 CHDO funds to Homes for Independence, Inc. for the pre development costs
associated with the proposed special needs rental development for physically disabled
individuals. The City awarded the FY-2003 CHDO allocation of $88,902 to Clearwater
Neighborhood Housing Services to build a single family home. An additional $300,000
was provided to the agency for construction related costs to build three (3) single-family
homes.
The FY 2004 CHDO award went to Homes to Independence to build affordable rental
units. In this reporting period, the city awarded Largo Area Housing Development the FY
2005 allocation. The city has not awarded the FY 2006/07 CHDO allocation.
HOME Match Report
Please see attached Match Report in Appendix under "IDIS Reports".
Minoritv and Women's Business Enterprises Report - HUD Form-4107
Please see attached Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Report in Appendix
under "IDIS Reports".
HOME Inspections. Affirmative Marketin2: Actions. Outreach To Minoritv And
Women Owned Businesses
Three (3) rental housing developments previously funded and subject to HOME
monitoring were inspected during this reporting period. Those housing developments
included Wellington Apartments, Fulton Avenue Apartments and Lexington Apartments.
Wellington Apartments and Fulton Avenue Apartments provide housing for all low to
moderate-income families and Lexington Apartments provide housing for the elderly.
The monitoring visit to Wellington Apartments, Fulton Avenue Apartments and
Lexington Apartments did not show any areas of non-compliance.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS NARRATIVE
The City of Clearwater did not receive any HOPW A funding during this reporting period.
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT NARRATIVE
The City of Clearwater did not receive any ESG funding during this reporting period.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City maintains a Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board to
encourage public participation. The Board meets periodically to discuss and make
recommendations to City Staff and the City Council on housing related issues. The City
Clerk's Office maintains minutes from those meetings.
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APPENDIX
CITY OF CLEARWATER
FY -2006-2007
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
1. City of Clearwater-Housing Element
2. City of Clearwater-Housing Division Website Information
3. Citizens Comments
4. City of Clearwater-Direct Benefit Information
5. Budget & Expenditure Summary
6. IDIS Reports (To be included with HUD submitted copy)
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
FY -2006-2007
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
Comprehensive Plan - Housing Element
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
FY -2006-2007
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
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Housing Division Website:
www.mvclearwater.com/eov / depts/ econ devel/housine.asp
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
FY -2006-2007
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
Citizen Comments
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
FY -2006-2007
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
Direct Benefit Information
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
FY -2006-2007
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
Budget & Expenditure Summary
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
FY -2006-2007
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
IDIS Forms
(To be Included with HUD Submitted Copy)
Item # 7
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 7887-07 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1474 Sandy Lane
together with the abutting right of way, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include
said addition.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 8
Attachment number 1
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ORDINANCE NO. 7887-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SANDY LANE
APPROXIMATELY 225 FEET WEST OF NORTH
HIGHLAND AVENUE, CONSISTING OF LOT 29, TERRA-
ALTO ESTATES, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS
1474 SANDY LANE, TOGETHER WITH THE ABUTTING
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SANDY LANE, INTO THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING
THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID
ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the owner of the real property described herein and depicted on the
map attached hereto as Exhibit A has petitioned the City of Clearwater to annex the
property into the City pursuant to Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, and the City has
complied with all applicable requirements of Florida law in connection with this ordinance;
now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The following-described property is hereby annexed into the City of
Clearwater and the boundary lines of the City are redefined accordingly:
Lot 29, Terra-Alto Estates, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book
45, Page 5, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, together with the
abutting right-of-way of Sandy Lane
(ANX2007 -08022)
Section 2. The provisions of this ordinance are found and determined to be
consistent with the City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. The City Council hereby
accepts the dedication of all easements, parks, rights-of-way and other dedications to the
public, which have heretofore been made by plat, deed or user within the annexed
property. The City Engineer, the City Clerk and the Planning Director are directed to
include and show the property described herein upon the official maps and records of the
City.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The City
Clerk shall file certified copies of this ordinance, including the map attached hereto, with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court and with the County Administrator of Pinellas County,
Florida, within 7 days after adoption, and shall file a certified copy with the Florida
Department of State within 30 days after adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Ordinance NoI.tem7#rB
Attachment number 1
Page 2 of 2
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Leslie K. Dougall-Sides
Assistant City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
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Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 7888-07 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to
designate the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 1474 Sandy Lane, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Urban.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 9
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 7888-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE
CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
SANDY LANE APPROXIMATELY 225 FEET WEST OF
NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, CONSISTING OF LOT 29,
TERRA-ALTO ESTATES, WHOSE POST OFFICE
ADDRESS IS 1474 SANDY LANE, TOGETHER WITH THE
ABUTTING RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SANDY LANE, UPON
ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS
RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the amendment to the future land use plan element of the
comprehensive plan of the City as set forth in this ordinance is found to be reasonable,
proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan; now,
therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City
of Clearwater is amended by designating the land use category for the hereinafter
described property, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as follows:
Property
Lot 29, Terra-Alto Estates, according to plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 45, Page 5, Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida, together with
the abutting right-of-way of Sandy Lane
(ANX2007 -08022)
Land Use Cateqorv
Residential Urban (RU)
Section 2. The City Council does hereby certify that this ordinance is consistent
with the City's comprehensive plan.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, contingent
upon and subject to the adoption of Ordinance No. 7887-07.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Ordinance No. 7888-07
Item # 9
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Approved as to form:
Leslie K. Dougall-Sides
Assistant City Attorney
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Attest:
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
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Item # 9
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 7889-07 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post
office address is 1474 Sandy Lane, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
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Attachment number 1
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ORDINANCE NO. 7889-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY
BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF SANDY LANE APPROXIMATELY
225 FEET WEST OF NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE,
CONSISTING OF LOT 29, TERRA-ALTO ESTATES,
WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1474 SANDY LANE,
TOGETHER WITH THE ABUTTING RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
SANDY LANE UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, AS LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(LMDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the assignment of a zoning district classification as set forth in this
ordinance is found to be reasonable, proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the
City's comprehensive plan; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The following described property located in Pinellas County, Florida, is
hereby zoned as indicated upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, and the zoning
atlas of the City is amended, as follows:
Property
Lot 29, Terra-Alto Estates, according to plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 45, Page 5, Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida, together with
the abutting right-of-way of Sandy Lane
(ANX2007 -08022)
Zoninq District
Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR)
Section 2. The City Engineer is directed to revise the zoning atlas of the City in
accordance with the foregoing amendment.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, contingent
upon and subject to the adoption of Ordinance No. 7887-07.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Leslie K. Dougall-Sides
Assistant City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
Item # 10
Ordinance No. 7889-07
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 7893-07 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1404 Satsuma Street, into
the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 11
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 7893-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF SATSUMA STREET APPROXIMATELY 300
FEET EAST OF HILLCREST AVENUE, CONSISTING OF LOT 20,
HIGHLAND OAK, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1404
SATSUMA STREET, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY
TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the owner of the real property described herein and depicted on the map
attached hereto as Exhibit A has petitioned the City of Clearwater to annex the property into the
City pursuant to Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, and the City has complied with all applicable
requirements of Florida law in connection with this ordinance; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORI DA:
Section 1. The following-described property is hereby annexed into the City of Clearwater
and the boundary lines of the City are redefined accordingly:
Lot 20, Highland Oak, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 40,
Page 25, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida
(ANX2007-09024)
Section 2. The provisions of this ordinance are found and determined to be consistent
with the City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. The City Council hereby accepts the dedication
of all easements, parks, rights-of-way and other dedications to the public, which have heretofore
been made by plat, deed or user within the annexed property. The City Engineer, the City Clerk
and the Planning Director are directed to include and show the property described herein upon the
official maps and records of the City.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The City Clerk
shall file certified copies of this ordinance, including the map attached hereto, with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court and with the County Administrator of Pinellas County, Florida, within 7 days after
adoption, and shall file a certified copy with the Florida Department of State within 30 days after
adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Leslie K. Dougall-Sides
Assistant City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
Item # 11
Ordinance No. 7893-07
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 7894-07 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to
designate the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 1404 Satsuma Street, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Residential Low.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 12
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 7894-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE
CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
SATSUMA STREET APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET EAST
OF HILLCREST AVENUE, CONSISTING OF LOT 20,
HIGHLAND OAK, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS
1404 SATSUMA STREET, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE
CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL);
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the amendment to the future land use plan element of the
comprehensive plan of the City as set forth in this ordinance is found to be reasonable,
proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan; now,
therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City
of Clearwater is amended by designating the land use category for the hereinafter
described property, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as follows:
Property
Lot 20, Highland Oak, according to the plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 40, Page 25,
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida
(ANX2007 -09024)
Land Use Cateqorv
Residential Low (RL)
Section 2. The City Council does hereby certify that this ordinance is consistent
with the City's comprehensive plan.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, contingent
upon and subject to the adoption of Ordinance No. 7893-07.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Leslie K. Dougall-Sides
Assistant City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
Item # 12
Ordinance No. 7894-07
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 7895-07 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post
office address is 1404 Satsuma Street, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 13
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 7895-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY
BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF SATSUMA STREET
APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET EAST OF HILLCREST
AVENUE, CONSISTING OF LOT 20, HIGHLAND OAK,
WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1404 SATSUMA
STREET, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, AS LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(LMDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the assignment of a zoning district classification as set forth in this
ordinance is found to be reasonable, proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the
City's comprehensive plan; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The following described property located in Pinellas County, Florida, is
hereby zoned as indicated upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, and the zoning
atlas of the City is amended, as follows:
Property
Lot 20, Highland Oak, according to the plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 40, Page 25,
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida
(ANX2007 -09024)
Zoninq District
Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR)
Section 2. The City Engineer is directed to revise the zoning atlas of the City in
accordance with the foregoing amendment.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, contingent
upon and subject to the adoption of Ordinance No. 7893-07.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Leslie K. Dougall-Sides
Assistant City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
Item # 13
Ordinance No. 7895-07
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 7896-07 on second reading, vacating the 30 foot right of way of Hart Street lying between Block 3, Jones
Subdivision of Nicholson's Addition to Clearwater Harbor and Block 3, Hart's Second Addition to the Town of Clearwater,
subject to a drainage and utility easement which is retained over the full width thereof.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 14
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 7896-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, VACATING, THE 3D-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
HART STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCK 3, JONES
SUBDIVISION OF NICHOLSON'S ADDITION TO
CLEARWATER HARBOR AND BLOCK 3, HARTS SECOND
ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CLEARWATER, SUBJECT
TO A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT WHICH IS
RETAINED OVER THE FULL WIDTH THEREOF;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, David J. Gangelhoff, owner of real property located in the City of
Clearwater, has requested that the City vacate the right-of-way depicted in Exhibit A
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that said right-of-way is not necessary for
municipal use and it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City and the general public
that the same be vacated; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The following:
3D-foot right-of-way of Hart Street lying between Block 3, Jones Subdivision of
Nicholson's Addition to Clearwater Harbor as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 13, of the
Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida of which Pinellas County was formerly a
part, and Block 3, Harts Second Addition to the Town of Clearwater, as recorded in Plat
Book 3, Page 47, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida
is hereby vacated, closed and released, and the City of Clearwater releases all of
its right, title and interest thereto, except that the City of Clearwater hereby retains
a drainage and utility easement over the described property for the installation and
maintenance of any and all public utilities thereon.
Section 2. The City Clerk shall record this ordinance in the public records of
Pinellas County, Florida, following adoption.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Ordinance No.I~-#l714
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Approved as to form:
Camilo A. Soto
Assistant City Attorney
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Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Attest:
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
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Ordinance NoI.teroo#r114
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 7899-07 on second reading, amending Chapter 33, Section 33.028, Code of Ordinances, relating to rental charges
to include market surveys of local area marinas, not just municipal marinas when comparing rates.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
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ORDINANCE NO. 7899-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 33, SECTION 33.028, CODE OF
ORDINANCES, RELATING TO RENTAL CHARGES, TO INCLUDE
MARKET SURVEYS OF LOCAL AREA MARINAS, NOT JUST
MUNICIPAL MARINAS WHEN COMPARING RATES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Section 33.028 is amended to read:
Sec. 33.028. Rental charges.
The city manager shall establish charges for the use of boat slips and docking spaces, which
charges shall be uniform as to type of space or services to be furnished, shall be established
in writing, shall be posted at the marina building on Clearwater Beach, and shall be effective
72 hours after written notice of a change thereof has been so posted. The city manager is
authorized to approve vessel slip rent increases up to ten percent annually, based on surveys
of rates charged by other municipal and local area marinas.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Camilo A. Soto
Assistant City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
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Ordinance No. 7899-07
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Continue to January 17,2007 second reading of Ordinance No. 7835-07, making amendments to the Community Development
Code by amending Article 2, Zoning Districts; amending Article 3, Development Standards; amending Article 4, Development
Review and Other Procedures; Amending Article 8, Definitions and Rules of Construction.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 16
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Dan Carpenter to fill Frederick 1. Ziegler's remaining two year term as a Trustee of the Clearwater Firefighters'
Supplemental Trust Fund in accordance with Sec. 175.061 of the Florida State Statutes. (consent)
SUMMARY:
. The Clearwater Firefighters' Supplemental Trust Fund is the recipient of monies obtained by the State of Florida from
insurance companies doing business within the community. These monies are required to be administered by a Board of
Trustees whose composition must consist of two legal residents of the City appointed by the City Council; two City
firefighters elected by the firefighters; and a fifth member chosen by a majority of the other four members and submitted to
the City Council for appointment. The Board of Trustees is solely responsible for administration of the trust fund.
. Fredrick Ziegler, past legal resident of the City of Clearwater, has moved out of the City limits. Dan Carpenter, a legal
resident of Clearwater, has indicated his willingness to serve the remainder of Mr. Ziegler's term. Mr. Carpenter is the
Director of Administrative Services with the City of Gulfport, FL and is a co-owner of a retail business in Clearwater. He
is a current member of the Board of Trustees for City of Gulfport General Employees Pension Plan. Mr.
Carpenter worked 15 years for the City of Clearwater and holds a BS in Accounting.
. Once approved, Mr. Carpenter will serve the remaining term which will be effective the City Council Meeting date of
December 6,2007 through June 30, 2008.
Type:
Current Year Budget?:
Other
None
Budget Adjustment:
None
Budget Adjustment Comments:
Current Year Cost:
Not to Exceed:
For Fiscal Year:
o Annual Operating Cost:
Total Cost:
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Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 17
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve participation by the Clearwater Public Library System in the new county-wide Library Automation System to be
managed by the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, approve the Hosting Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
A County-wide Library Automation System will improve library service while saving money. Currently there are six separate
automation systems in the county supporting fourteen different municipal library systems. Each is administered separately and has
only a limited ability to communicate with the other systems. Although only one PPLC library card is necessary throughout
Pinellas County, it has to be registered separately in every library automation system. Patrons can only see the holdings of the
individual library when they check the on-line catalog. Staff must duplicate work that has already been completed once by the
staff of other libraries.
The Clearwater Library System currently has a stand-alone system serving only the Clearwater library locations. The cost of
converting the current system to the county-wide system will not exceed the amount budgeted for our annual maintenance contract
this year, or about $28,000. The on-going costs should be about $6,000 a year less than our current maintenance costs. No
additional FTEs will be needed.
It is expected that this system will be implemented in two phases approximately one year apart. Clearwater will be part of phase
one, with implementation in early 2008.
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
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HOSTING AGREEMENT
NOVEMBER 8, 2007
Clearwater Public Library,
Clearwater, FL
Polaris Library Systems
PO BOX 4903 . SYRACUSE, NY 13221-4903
1-800-272-3414. FAX 1-315-457-5883 . http://www.polarislibrary.com
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THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "HOSTING AGREEMENT") is made between GIS Information
Systems., Inc. doing business as Polaris Library Systems (a qualified Subchapter S subsidiary of The Croydon
Company, Inc.,) a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, with its principal place of
business at 103 Commerce Boulevard, Liverpool, New York (herein after referred to as "Polaris"), and the
Clearwater Public Library, 100 North Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755 (hereinafter referred to as
"LIBRARY").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS the Clearwater Public Library is a member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (the
"COOPERATIVE"), and
WHEREAS the COOPERATIVE has entered into an Agreement for Hosted Services with Polaris on behalf of the
members, and
WHEREAS Polaris has developed a computerized system (hereinafter referred to as "POLARIS ILS"@) consisting
of hardware and software and related services and provided as a hosted service;
NOW, THEREFORE the parties mutually agree as follows:
1.
Polaris will provide the services listed and set forth herein ("Hosted Services" )and which, upon the mutual
agreement of the LIBRARY and Polaris, may be modified, added to, or replaced during the term of this
Hosting Agreement.
2.
This HOSTING AGREEMENT is hereby incorporated by reference into the MASTER AGREEMENT
between the Cooperative and Polaris as if set forth in full.
3.
This Agreement is effective upon latest date of signature below and for an initial term ending one (1) year
from the Operational Date, as defined in the Master Agreement. It shall then be renewed automatically for
one-year periods unless the LIBRARY notifies Polaris of its intention not to renew at least ninety (90) days
prior to the expiration of the original or any extended term.
4.
Services to be provided are specified in Schedules B through D of this Hosting Agreement and the Master
Agreement. One-time and ongoing annual costs are itemized in Schedules B through D of this Hosting
Agreement and are summarized in Schedule E herein. Payment for all services and deliverables shall be
made in accordance with the terms set forth in Schedule E herein. Payment in full on all invoices is due
according to the terms of this contract or within 30 days of the invoice date, whichever date is later.
Notwithstanding the terms of this Article, the LIBRARY is bound by the Florida Prompt Payment Act,
which shall have precedence over this Article in the event of a conflict.
5.
Following the initial term of this Agreement, and upon receipt of notification of any such change in the
Software Maintenance fee and Hosted Services fee, the LIBRARY may, with ninety (90) days prior written
notice, terminate this Agreement upon the effective date of such increase. Otherwise the new fees will
become effective upon the date specified in the notice.
6.
This Agreement shall be subject to all applicable laws of the Federal Government of the United States of
America and to the laws of the State of Florida. The applicable law for any legal disputes arising out of this
Agreement shall be the law of the State of Florida. The prevailing party in any action brought under this
Agreement shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs as awarded by the court including any
action at the appellate level.
7.
At the written request of the LIBRARY, Polaris agrees to provide continued access to software and data by
placing software source code and system design documents into an escrow account, access to which will be
provided to the LIBRARY at the option of the LIBRARY should POLARIS cease to support and/ or maintain
the software licensed to the LIBRARY. Terms and conditions of the source code escrow agreement will be
made available to the LIBRARY upon request by the LIBRARY. The LIBRARY will maintain an active
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subscription to the escrow agreement by paying the annual fee shown under Optional Services, Schedule D.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have duly executed and delivered this Agreement, which shall inure
to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors of the respective parties, as of the last date indicated
below.
ACCEPTED FOR THE LIBRARY
ACCEPTED FOR POLARIS LIBRARY SYSTEMS
By:
By:
Title:
Title: President, Polaris Library Systems
Date:
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM FOR POLARIS LIBRARY
SYSTEMS
By:
Title: Manager, Contracts and Proposals
Date:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Estimated Number of Patrons
Estimated Number of Items
Estimated Number of Titles
Estimated Number of Authority Records
Items Issued Annually
6.1 Staff Client Licenses:
6.2 Dedicated PAC workstations:
200,000
600,000
400,000
NjA
1,100,000
x
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32 (Unlimited licenses)
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1. Data Migration
Number of MARC Records:
Number of Item Records:
Number of Patron Records:
400,000
600,000
200,000
Source: Polaris
Bibliographic and Authority Record Migration /Load - 400,000 records
Item Record Migration/ Load - 600,000 records
Patron Record Migration/Load - 200,000 records
Circulation Transaction Migration/ Load (includes reserves and patron
account information)
Total Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$6,000
2. Merge and de-duplication
Merge and de-duplication of bibliographic, item and patron records
Total Cost
$4,000
Cost for Merge and De-duplication assumes that the LIBRARY's records will be merged and de-
duplicated with those of the other libraries participating as part of the Group 1 implementation; cost
quoted above is the LIBRARY's share of the overall cost for Merge and De-Duplication with the
records from these libraries.
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Subject to the terms and conditions of the MASTER AGREEMENT, Polaris will grant non-transferable and non-
exclusive licenses for the following Software for use by the LIBRARY.
Total Cost
1.
POLARIS ILS Software - Server
Includes: POLARIS ILS Database, Z39.50 Server, SMTP for email notification,
Remote Patron Authentication, System Administration, System Reports,
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2.
Client Software
Includes: Find Tool, Acquisitions, Serials, Cataloging, Circulation,Z39,50 Client, PowerPAC.
Total Staff Licenses: 85
Unlimited PowerPACjInternet access licenses
NjC
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3.
SimplyReports (up to 50 concurrent users across the consortium)
$1,200
4.
Spanish language interface to PAC
NjC
5.
Self-Check interface x 1 unit
NjC
6.
Phone Notification - Outbound only x 4 lines
NjC
7.
Collection Agency Interface to Unique Management Systems
NjC
8.
E*vanced - Room Reservation and Events
NjC
9.
EDI Setup - B & T, Ingram, Midwest (service already performed)
NjC
7.
POLARIS ILS Software Materials-
Complete set of Polaris ILS documentation on CD + one set of User Guides
NjC
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Implementation Services
Profile Development and Setup:
PAC Branding
Initial Project Consultation
Follow-up Project Consultation
Policy File Creation, Data Migration, Project Planning
Implementation Process, Staff Client System Administration
Implementation
$3,135
POLARIS ILS Application Training/Consultation: Not Required
7 Days on-site training covering the following subsystems (including expenses)
(To occur after system installation and initial database load)
Up to ten (10) trainees allowed per session.
. PAC
. Patron Services
. Cataloging
. Acquisitions
. Serials
. Workflow
Installation Services.
Server and server Software - Installation and Integration:
Polaris Servers
$300
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Support Services:
Software Maintenance and System Support
Software Maintenance Fees:
POLARIS ILS server Software
POLARIS ILS client Software
Sim ply Reports
Spanish language interface to PAC
Self-Check interface
Phone Notification
E*vanced Room Reservation and Events
Collection Agency Interface
EDI- 3 Vendors
Annual
$3,600
$10,530
$300
$40
$90
$1,260
$1,440
$525
$750
Optional Services
additional days follow-up training/ consultation: to address workflow efficiencies, new functionality,
outstanding questions @1,650 per day inc. expenses.
Live-Day assistance at $1,650 a day inc. expenses
Source Code Escrow Agreement Subscription:
Annual Deposit Account Fee Ite$rf;O(# 18
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System Costs
Purchase Price
Database Services (Schedule B)
$13,000
POLARIS ILS Software Licenses (Schedule C)
$1,200
Services (Schedule D)
Implementation Services: Profile Development and Setup
Implementation Services: Training
Installation
Hosted Services - Year 1
$3,135
N/A
$300
$11,321
1. Payment on Delivery
1.1 Services (Schedule D)
Less Discount
Total Costs
$14,756
($5,791)
$8,965
2. Payment for Database Services
2.1 Total Cost (Schedule B)
Payment for this cost to be made as follows:
50% upon completion of test load
50% upon completion of final load
$13,000
$6,500
$6,500
3. Payment for Software
3.1 Sub-Total Costs (Schedule C)
$1,200
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Payment for these costs to be made as follows:-
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34 % upon Operational Date
$408
4. Annual Payments to Commence One (1) Year from the Operational Date
4.1. Software Maintenance and System Support (Schedule D)
4.2. Hosted Services (Schedule D)
$18,535
$5,460
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Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve renewal of a three year lease agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Civil Air Patrol SER FL153, an auxiliary
of the United States Air Force, for use of City property at the Clearwater Airpark, 1000 N. Hercules Avenue, Clearwater in
consideration of one dollar ($1.00)and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a volunteer organization and the official auxiliary to the US Air Force. The Civil Air Patrol 153 has a
membership of 28 senior members and 27 cadets. Group wide (Pinellas and Pasco), they have 156 senior members and 138 cadets
for a total of 294.
The future plans for the airpark call for a new airpark office/support building. The new structure, approximately 6,000 sq. feet, has
about 3 times the size of the former building and has enough joint use meeting and training space to accommodate the Civil Air
Patrol.
The Civil Air Patrol brought in their current mobile home at no cost to the City, and placed it on an existing slab on the airpark
property adjacent to the existing parking area. They will be required to remove the mobile home once construction of the new
airpark office/support building construction begins, at no cost to the City.
The Civil Air Patrol pays its own utilities and provides volunteer labor and supervision for airpark open houses and airpark
beautification projects.
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 19
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Lease Agreement
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is entered into this day of 2007,
by and between the City of Clearwater, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to
as "Lessor", and the Civil Air Patrol SER FL 153, an auxiliary of the United States Air
Force located at 1000 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater, Florida 33765, herein referred to
as "Lessee".
That in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable
considerations to it in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and in
further consideration of the covenants herein contained on the part of the Lessee to be
kept and performed, the Lessor does hereby lease property as described in "Exhibit A"
at the Clearwater Airpark located at 1000 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater, Florida 33765.
The parties hereby agree as follows:
1. The term of this lease shall be for three (3) years beginning January 1, 2008 and
ending December 31, 2010. The Lessor retains the right to terminate this lease for
any municipal purpose consistent with the Lessor's charter; and, in addition,
Lessor may terminate this lease if the State of Florida or any of its agencies or
political subdivisions thereof acquire the demised property or any portion thereof
for a public purpose.
Should construction on the new Fixed Base Operator (FBO) building be started
prior to the completion of the term of this renewal agreement on December 31,
2010, the Civil Air Patrol will be required to remove the trailer from the airpark
premises. Desk space will be provided in the new FBO building, office of the
Airpark Operations Manager. Use of the meeting room will also be available.
2. It is understood and agreed that the leased premises are to be used as a training
facility for seniors and teenage cadets in ground crew operations and
communications systems. The squadron will be "on call" to assist in times of
emergency and to aid in search and rescue missions as approved and assigned by
the U.S. Air Force. It is further understood and agreed that the leased premises
shall be used only for public purposes and that in no event shall the Lessee permit
the premises or any portion to be used for a purely private or individual purpose. It
is likewise understood and agreed that all alteration and installation expenses
incident to the above shall be borne by the Lessee, and that any significant
alteration of the demised premises shall require prior approval of the Lessor.
3. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the Lessee shall not make
any assignment, sale or other transfer of this lease.
4. In the event that the City Council of said Lessor should at any time during the
existence of this lease decide that said premises or any part thereof is needed for
any municipal purpose, the lease shall cease and terminate after thirty (30) days
written notice to the Lessee.
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5. It is further provided that if at any time in the future, improvements or additions of a
permanent or lasting nature are made to said premises, and at the time of the
making of said additions and improvements, the City Manager of the Lessor
corporation is notified in writing of the cost and nature of same, and his written
approval is obtained, then and in that event, and upon cancellation of this lease in
the manner set forth in paragraph 4 of this lease, the Lessor shall pay over to the
Lessee the cost of such additions and improvements, less depreciation.
6. The said Lessee covenants and agrees to make no unlawful, improper or offensive
use of said demised premises nor to permit its use in any way to become a
nuisance to other users of the property in its area.
7. The Lessee may place appropriate signs on the demised property as long as said
signs conform to the ordinances of the City of Clearwater, Florida, presently in
force or passed during the term thereof regarding signs; provided, however, that no
sign other than the signs as aforesaid shall be painted, erected, constructed or
maintained by the Lessee and provided further that the Lessee shall upon the
expiration of the term hereof completely remove any signs as might be permitted
during the term hereof.
8. The Lessee will be responsible for all electric, water and telephone service.
9. It is further agreed between the parties hereto that in the event said Lessee should
breach any of the covenants herein contained or should the demised premises
cease to be used by the Lessee for the purposes herein set forth for a period of
thirty (30) days at any time after the inception of this lease, then said Lessee shall
become a tenant at sufferance and the said Lessor shall have the right, privilege
and option after notice in writing to said Lessee of the breach of said covenants or
agreements, to declare this lease terminated.
10. The Lessee assumes full responsibility for and covenants and agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the Lessor, its agents and employees, from and against any
and all actions, claims, losses or expenses (including attorney's costs) for any
damages because of bodily injury, personal injury or property damage, including
loss of use thereof, resulting from the Lessee's use or occupancy of the demised
prem Ises.
11. This lease shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors,
adm inistrators and assigns.
12. The Lessee agrees to comply with the insurance requirements shown in Exhibit B.
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In Witness whereof, the parties hereto have set their hand and seals, this day
of ,2007.
Countersigned:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Frank Hibbard
Mayor
William B. Horne, II
City Manager
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Camilo Soto
Assistant City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
By:
Col. Patrick O'Key
Florida Wing Commander
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Exhibit "B"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Lessee shall maintain:
a. Comprehensive General Liability insurance on an occurrence basis in an
amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit Bodily Injury Liability
and Property Damage Liability.
b. Workers' Compensation Insurance applicable to its employees, if any, for
statutory coverage limits in compliance with Florida laws, including
Employers' Liability, which meets all state and federal laws.
2. Additional Insurance. The City is to be specifically included as an additional insured
on all liability coverage described above.
3. Notice of Cancellation or Restriction - All policies of insurance must be endorsed to
provide the City with thirty days notice of cancellation or restriction.
4. Certified Copies of Policies/Certificate of Insurance. Upon specific written request of
the City, the Lessee shall provide the Lessor with certified copies of all policies of
insurance as required above. In the absence of a specific written request, the Lessee
shall provide the Lessor with Certificates of Insurance showing the Lessee has, at all
times, the insurance coverage required by the Lease. Unless notice is given to Lessee
otherwise, such Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to the Marine & Aviation
Director. The first Certificate of Insurance required by the lease shall be provided to the
Marine & Aviation Director before occupancy of the demised premises by the Lessee.
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City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve acceptance of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) vehicle that will be purchased by
the City of Tampa through its Urban Area Security lnitiati ve (U ASl) grant. ( consent)
SUMMARY:
The Clearwater Police Department has been advised that the City of Tampa will purchase a CBRNE vehicle for Clearwater
utilizing Tampa's UASl grant. UASl grant funding addresses the unique planning, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high
threat, high density Urban Areas, and assists them in building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against,
respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
As a member of the U ASl regional coalition, Clearwater is eligible to receive equipment that is purchased with Tampa's
UASl funds. Clearwater had requested that Tampa purchase the CBRNE vehicle in order to provide Clearwater's first responders
with a vehicle that will transport the necessary personnel and equipment to a location that has experienced a chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear or explosive event. The CBRNE response vehicle will also allow Clearwater to respond more effectively to
other types of emergency calls, such as SWAT-related incidents. This vehicle will also give the police department the ability to
assist other agencies in the event of a catastrophic event through the state's Mutual Aid Agreement.
CPD is now seeking City Council approval to accept the CBRNE vehicle that will be purchased by the City of Tampa with
UASl funds.
All necessary equipment, some of which was provided by the UASl grant in previous years, will be self-contained within the
CBRNE response vehicle.
Projected operational costs related to the use and maintenance of the CBRNE response vehicle are minimal because the
vehicle will be under standard factory warranty and is replacing an existing outdated vehicle, therefore, adding no future additional
maintenance cost.
This vehicle was presented to the Resource Management Committee on October 3,2007 and received their approval to
present this as an agenda item to the Council for final approval.
There is no match required for this vehicle and no new positions associated with it.
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 20
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a contract (purchase order) for $116,450.00 to Broyhilllnc. of Dakota City, NE for the purchase of one new Broyhill
Load-N-Pack Mode180-HD Refuse Collection Vehicle in accordance with Sec. 2.564(l)(d), Code of Ordinances, authorize lease
purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
We currently have two Broyhills that we operate on the beach to empty the refuse containers. The oldest unit is a 2000 model that
has numerous obsolete parts and has outlived its expected life of 6 years. The second unit was purchased in 2005 and has been the
primary unit since that time. The older unit serves as a backup but has been experiencing failures recently when operated and has
rust issues due to the salt air environment. This older unit is becoming unreliable and could prevent us from collecting the
containers on the beach if the primary unit is disabled. We have a third unit, 1993 Broyhill that was declarded surplus earlier by
City Council and has been used for parts.
The 2000 unit was included in the preliminary budget last year but was removed with hopes that the 2000 model unit could survive
another year.
Current Price of New Unit $118,450.00
Salvage Credit for 1993 Unit 2,000.00
Final Price $116,450.00
Type:
Current Year Budget?:
Purchase
Yes
Budget Adjustment:
None
Budget Adjustment Comments:
Current Year Cost:
Not to Exceed:
For Fiscal Year:
$33,170.00
Annual Operating Cost:
Total Cost:
$16,266.00
$49,436.00
2007 to 2008
Appropriation Code Amount
0316-96438-591000-581-000- $116,450.00
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Appropriation Comment
LIP ClP
Bid Required?: No
Bid Number:
Other Bid / Contract:
Bid Exceptions:
Sole
Source
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 21
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Reappoint Jan Regulski and appoint Elizabeth O'Brien to the Library Advisory Board with the term expiring on December 31,
2011. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The Appointment Worksheet is Attached.
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 22
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 1
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Library Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOI NT ED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
STAFF LIAISON: Library Director
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: Jan Regulski
MEETING DATES: 2nd Thursday, 10:30 am
PLACE: Library Conference Room
APPTS. NEEDED: 2
THE FOllOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S) HAVE TERMS WHICH EXPIRE AND
NOW REQUIRE EITHER REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM OR REPLACEMENT BY A
NEW APPOINTEE.
1. Michele F. Krentzman - 505 N. Glenwood Ave., 33755 - Original Appointment 09/07/06
Resigned 10/11/07
2. Jan Regulski - 1045 Chinaberry Rd., 33764 - Original Appointment 04/03/03
Interest in Reappointment: Yes (1st term expires 12/31/07)
THE FOllOWING NAMES ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO Fill THE
ABOVE VACANCIES:
1. Elizabeth M. O'Brien - 895 S. Gulfview #104, 33767 - Realtor
2. Bernard Ward - 2706 E. Grand Reserve Cir. #1118, 33759 - Retired
Zip codes of current members on board:
1 at 33755
1 at 33756
1 at 33759
1 at 33761
1 at 33764
1 at 33767
Item # 22
Attachment number 2
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See attached list for boards that require Financial Disclosure at time of appointment.
Please return this application & board questionnaire for each board listed to:
City Clerk's Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 or drop off at City Hall, 2nd
Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue. P i'? n .1f.i'Q. .
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CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS
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See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment Please return this
application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Deparbnent. P. O.
Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S.
Osceola Avenue.
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CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS
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Name: ARA/Or-d Ward.
Home Address: Office Address:
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See attached list for boards that require financial disclosure at time of appointment. Please return this
application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services Department, P. O.
Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748, or drop off your application at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 112 S.
Osceola Avenue.
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Item # 22
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT 1 RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Herbert W. LcLachlan as the citizen representative to the Pension Investment Committee for a two year term. (consent)
SUMMARY:
See Attached Application.
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 23
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 1
CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR PENSION INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
(must be Clearwater resident) CE
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Additional Comments:
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red a fiduciary of the pension fund and will be required to attend training.
Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services
Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748, or drop off your application at City Hall,
2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue.
Item # 23
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 1
BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE
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Attachment number 2
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CITY OF CLEARWATER - APPLICATION FOR PENSION INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
(must be Clearwater resident)
Name: )J C1 (/ (I d ii, I? 0 /; y
Home Address:
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Telephone: 727 -/7 Z 6 -225'z Telephone:
Cell Phone: 72 7 - 7 if - 7 (/ /-f 9 E-mail Address:
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Field of Education:
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Employer: LfGISLA1JVE SRVCS ~PT
Other Work Experience:
Financial background/experience/certifications: 5'~-e ~ H ~ c 4 t:! cI
If retired, former occupation: N (J Y '1- hill/-/> 51 ~ y n )-11/1 f <A t.. I 1.. If" e
Community Activities:
Other Interests:
Board Service (current and past):
Board Preference:
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Additional Comments:
Signed: Date:
Individual will be considered a fiduciary of the pension fund and will be required to attend training.
Please return this application and board questionnaire to the Official Records & Legislative Services
Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748, or drop off your application at City Hall,
2nd Floor, 112 S. Osceola Avenue.
Item # 23
Attachment number 2
Page 1 of 1
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Financial Back2round:
Thirty-four years in commercial real estate investments with Northwestern Mutual
(NML). After six years, NML promoted me to officer and assistant manager of the
eastern half of the USA. Twenty-eight years ago, NML asked me to transfer to Tampa
and open a real estate investment office. I opened the office and managed it for 26 years,
generating a portfolio in excess of $2 billion. Also, I manage my own investment
portfolio, which is in excess of $1 million.
Community Activities:
Volunteering for Meals on Wheels and completing income tax forms with AARP during
the tax season.
Other Interests:
Managing my investment portfolio, travel, golf, and spending time with our
grandchildren.
Board Service:
F or several years, I served as a board member and secretary of the Real Estate Investment
Council.
Other Comments:
I believe my financial background would be an asset on the Pension Investment Board.
Board Questionnaire:
1. To make wise investment decisions so as to preserve the assets of the public
employees' retirement funds.
2. No. Please let me know when the board meetings are so I can observe.
3. I have an MBA in finance, I manage my own investment account, and I managed
a real estate investment office for 26 years for Northwestern Mutual Life, one of
the most respected life insurance companies in the USA.
4. Now that I am retired, I want to give back to the community by volunteering my
services, where I can contribute with my financial expertise.
Item # 23
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT 1 RECOMMENDATION:
Reappoint Linda S. Damsky and Robert A. Freedman to the Sister Cities Advisory Board with the term expiring on December 31,
2011. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The Appointment Worksheet is Attached.
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 24
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 1
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Sister Cities Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOI NT ED BY: Sister Cities Advisory Board
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: One member of the City Council and a representative of
the Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc.
MEMBERS: 6
CHAIRPERSON: Linda S. Damsky
MEETING DATES: No less often than quarterly
PLACE: TBD
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 2
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Representatives of the local business community, the School
Board's World Language Coordinator or designee, and the Clearwater Arts Foundations shall
not be required to reside within the City of Clearwater.
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S) HAVE TERMS WHICH EXPIRE AND
NOW REQUIRE REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM. THESE TWO MEMBERS WERE
ALREADY APPROVED BY THE GROUPS THEY'RE REPRESENTING.
1. Linda S. Damsky - 212 Grove Circle North, Dunedin, FL 34698 - Educator
Original Appointment 01/15/04
(World Language Coordinator)
Pinellas County Schools
Interest in Reappointment: Yes (1st term expires 12/31/07)
2. Robert A. Freedman - 1612 Farrier Trail, 33765 - CEOIRuth Eckerd Hall
Original Appointment 01/15/04
(Clearwater Arts Foundation)
Interest in Reappointment: Yes (1st term expires 12/31/07)
Zip codes of current members:
1 - 33761
2 - 33765
1 - 33767
1 - 34698
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Name:
Lin:1aS.I:arsky
Home Address:
212 ~ G:iJ:cle l'b:1h
Zip 34693
Office Address:
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Telephone:
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How long a resident of Clearwater?
Occupation: Edt nqtar
Field of Education:
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Employer: S:-h-nl Jbm-rl of PiTPlJ.<l.c:: Camty
Other Work Experience:
If retired, former occupation:
Community Activities: Volunteer- Jazz Festival, Il.Iaii.n Art Harvast, Sister Cities, Taste of CJ.69l:t\nter'
GJ.e.3n..a1:et-N3garo ~
Other Interests:
Board Service (current and past):
Cl..eatw:lter Sister Cities
Board Preference:
Additional Comments:
I rave c.c.oclinata:l t:h; Qa:m..ater N9garo Edu:aticnal ~ Ft~(:m for tie
Pin:>lbc:: Cr!lnty .c:clrnl ~t~ Tl"Ir n ~ T ~ll~ .<lC:: ~ ttllmtPPr to ~ with OPHr'Wlter-
Sister:" Cities fot:' t:h3 Ol}lIpics ani t::raire:i the camurri.ty lI1=J1L==r.s in Clean..ater as ~ as wrote
an :ins t.:imsl cross turnl rrarull.
Signe
Date: ~ 6, 2CD3
See attached list for boards that requir nancial Disclosure at time of appointment.
Please return this application & board questionnaire for each board listed to:
City Clerk's Department, P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 or drop off at City Hall, 2nd
Floor, 112S, Osceola Avenue
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BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities?
Col.1ah:n:ate to plan c.ciEsive pagc-dlt"i to ccntirue to stlJlDrt th; CJ..eaw:iter- Nagam Sister City
IElatimtri.p.
2. Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C-View, the City's
TV station?
I have ol:setve:l a corm:issim rIEEt:i.rg In fELSYI arri Ctl '1 V .
3. What background andlor qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to
serve on this Board?
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S::h:ols foc 13 yem;. I tave t:tairai t:h: Sister City vo1J.Jnt:Eer:s \to tl:avellerl to th= N3garo
OijHpic3. Jh!ve trainai ax ~ an:i ot1..rlcnm....m tEavel to ~ 00 ,:".l,y..:;jr;....".l ~.
I have written tra:inirg rraruals far this ai.x:atiornl ~ prcgran. My gra:iJate cIegI:e:
~i5'- in ~i~ RilirglF] fn.r.<:lrirn ~ T .<m .<l rrn..c:;r1<>r I"~in:rr- for t~irg Erg):ish as a
Foreign ~.
4. Why do YOlJ want to serve on this Board?
I ~ ~ 'VI=t!::ttc:rl i"t'Pmr;::t pmf@1~.CliCl'1!311y am persmally in N9gpm. I first visite:i in 1987 as
an ~ t:.e:rber- arrl have cmt:in.ai to l:.e a::tively irM:llVEd in tl-e ~1I :in a 169d::I:-sip
role. r-y irdepl:h urderstarJ:lin:. of ~ culture, ~ arrl carnuri.ty l1EIkes llE a very
&d:icatErl ~ in prarotirg tte dt1tirurl relationship 1:eUfiIl tle tw:l CJ..ues.
Item # 24
Sent By: RUTH ECKERD HALL;
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CITY OF CLEARWATER ~ APPUCA TION FOR ADVISORY BOARDS
(must be Clearwater resident)
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Field of Education:
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Tel;Phone: (7 2.. -; ') .., ll,,~ i i 0 'f
Employer: l>f\C\, I nit:. /flv'f1... LLIt:.._J N,I/
Other Work Experience:
If retired, former occupation:
Community Activities:
Other Interests:
Board Service (current and past):
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Board Preference:
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Additional Comments:
Signed:
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Date:
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See attached list for boards that require Financial Disclosure at time of appointment.
Please return this application & board questionnaire for each board listed to:
City Clerk's Department, P. 0. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 or drop off at City Hall, 2nd
Floor, 112 S, Osceola Avenue
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Sent By: RUTH ECKERD HALLj
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BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What is your understanding of the board's duties and responsibilities?
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2, Have you ever observed a board meeting either in person or on C-View, the City's
TV station?
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3. What background and/or qualifications do you have that you feel would qualify you to
serve on this Board?
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Item # 24
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT 1 RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 07 -33, requiring members of the Clearwater Housing Authority to file Financial Disclosure statements under
Section 112.3144, Florida Statutes.
SUMMARY:
The Clearwater Housing Authority was established by Resolution 69-5 of the City pursuant to the Florida Housing Authorities
Law, Chapter 421, Florida Statutes.
The members of the Clearwater Housing Authority have been filing financial disclosure as local officers pursuant to the
requirements of S 112.3144, Florida Statutes.
The State of Florida Commission on Ethics has recently determined that members of dependent special districts were not "local
officers" for purposes of financial disclosure pursuant to S 112.3145(l)(a)2, Florida Statutes.
The Clearwater Housing Authority qualifies as a dependent special district pursuant to S 189.403(2)b, Florida Statutes,
therefore, pursuant to S 112.3145(l)(a)2.g, Florida Statutes, the City desires to exercise the local option to require members of the
Clearwater Housing Authority to file financial disclosure pursuant to the requirements of S 112.3144, Florida Statutes.
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 25
Attachment number 1
Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 07-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REQUIRE
MEMBERS OF THE CLEARWATER HOUSING
AUTHORITY TO FILE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE;
PROVI 01 NG AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Clearwater Housing Authority was established by Resolution No. 69-5 of
the City pursuant to the Florida Housing Authorities Law, Chapter 421, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Clearwater Housing Authority have been filing financial
disclosure as local officers pursuant to the requirements of S 112.3144, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Commission on Ethics has recently determined that
members of dependent special districts were not "local officers" for purposes of financial
disclosure pursuant to S 112.3145(1)(a)2, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Clearwater Housing Authority qualifies as a dependent special district
pursuant to S 189.403(2)b, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to S 112.3145(1)(a)2.g, Florida Statutes, the City desires to
exercise the local option to require members of the Clearwater Housing Authority to file financial
disclosure pursuant to the requirements of S 112.3144, Florida Statutes; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Pursuant to S 112.3145(1)(a)2g., Florida Statutes, the City of Clearwater
hereby exercises the local option to require members of the Clearwater Housing Authority to file
financial disclosure pursuant to the requirements of S 112.3144, Florida Statutes.
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to the State
of Florida Commission on Ethics no later than December 31,2007.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
day of
,2007.
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
Resolution N~ -#325
SUBJECT 1 RECOMMENDATION:
City Manager Verbal Reports
SUMMARY:
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 26
SUBJECT 1 RECOMMENDATION:
Traffic Mini-Circle at Grove and Lake
SUMMARY:
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 27
SUBJECT 1 RECOMMENDATION:
Marine Aquarium Funding Request
SUMMARY:
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
Meeting Date: 12/6/2007
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 28