HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-24-2024 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
;2m:U4.ayq--96
07.oS.a�
JUNE 24, 2024
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work
Session on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 5:00 PM, in the Commission Chambers, 1st Floor,
City Hall, at 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Patty Mahany
Commissioner Sheens Britton
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney William L. Colbert
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Absent: City Clerk Traci Houchin
Mayor Woodruff called the meeting to order at 5:08 PM.
1. Presentation of the 2°d Quarter Financial Report by Cindy Lindsay, Finance
Director.
Ms. Lindsay provided the 2nd Quarter Financial Report. She said that the
City received $1 M in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement,
which was a partial reimbursement from Hurricane Ian. She then reviewed the fund
balance, Heritage Park, the Sanford Marina funds, and the pension funds. She said the
City is in line with the budget. Lastly, she reminded the Commission that the Budget
Work Session will be held on July 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
2. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
• Water Facility Plan by Michael Cannon, Water Resources Engineer.
[Commission Memo 24-17] (RM 8.D)
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 249 2024
WORK SESSION
Mr. Cannon provided a brief overview and PowerPoint presentation
relating to the Sanford Main Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Improvements Facility Plan.
He said that the staff is currently preparing a submittal for State Revenue Funds for the
1.4 Dioxane and PFAS, in the amount of $1.3M, for operational costs. Commissioner
Austin asked if the City is seeking reimbursement from the parties that caused this and
Mr. Cannon said that the City is seeking reimbursement. The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) is also installing additional water wells that may help
determine where this began. Mr. Canon said that by the end of the week, the approved
Facility Plan will be submitted to FDEP. He provided a project schedule, timeline and a
map of the areas that will be affected.
• Resolution No. 2024-3257, amending the Utilities Miscellaneous Fees and
Charges for water and wastewater. [Commission Memo 24-172] (RM 8.E)
Bill Marcous, Utilities Support Services Manager, handed out packets to
the Commission with detailed information regarding the rate increases. He said the City
has not experienced rate increases in the last 15 years. He said that the rates presented are
from the Consumer Price Index. Commissioner Austin asked for more information on the
Hydrant Meters. Vice Mayor Mahany questioned the meter testing fee. Vice Mayor
Mahany and Commissioner Britton expressed their concerns for the residential water
deposit fee. After much discussion, the Commission asked Mr. Marcous to look at
surrounding Cities and see what type of fee schedule they have in place and present it at
the July 8, 2024 Work Session. The Commission requested more time to absorb the
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 24, 2024
WORK SESSION
information they just received. Commissioner Britton thanked Mr. Marcous for the
details on the handout. She said it helps her to explain to the residents how much goes
into replacement projects. Commission Austin agrees that the fees should be increased
but maybe not this much. Mayor Woodruff said that he would also like the total number
of manual meter reads that are completed in the report.
3. Briefing Items
4. City Manager Comments
There being no further business, the meeting was
for Art Woodruff
Attest:
K Hy
A100141M
City Clerk °
6:18 PM.