HomeMy WebLinkAbout4813 Relating to the repealling of Ordinance No. 2017-4403 (involving the Statutory Development Agreement with Sanford Waterfront Partners , LLC)Ordinance No. 2025-4813
An ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida relating to the City -owned
real property relating to the Plat of Sanford Waterfront Catalyst,
recorded in Plat Book 83, Pages 14 and 15, of the Public Records of
Seminole County, Florida; repealing Ordinance Number 2017-4403
relating to the commonly referred to real property known as the
"Catalyst Site"; providing for legislative findings and intent; providing
for attachments and incorporation of exhibits; providing for the taking
of implementing administrative actions; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; providing for non -codification and
providing for an effective date.
Whereas, the City of Sanford is attempting to ensure that the title to the property
commonly referred to as the "Catalyst Site" of the City is clear and unencumbered for
future use and potential development purposes; and
Whereas, the City Commission finds that repealing Ordinance Number
2017-4403 will not operate to the detriment of the City or the public subject and will, to a
significant extent, unencumber the City owned land described as the Plat of Sanford
Waterfront Catalyst, recorded in Plat Book 83, Pages 14 and 15, of the Public Records of
Seminole County; and
Whereas, the City Commission further finds that all other conditions required by
controlling law have been met relative to the advertising and processing of this
Ordinance.
Now, Therefore, Be It Enacted By The People Of The City Of Sanford,
Florida:
Section 1. Legislative findings and intent.
(a). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts and incorporates
into this Ordinance the recitals (whereas clauses) to this Ordinance, the City staff report
and City Commission agenda memorandum relating to the application and the proposed
vacation of right-of-way as set forth herein.
(b). The City of Sanford has complied with all requirements and procedures of
Florida law in processing and advertising this Ordinance.
(c). This Ordinance is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford and the Land Development Regulations of the
City of Sanford.
Section 2. Repeal Of Ordinance Number 2017-4403; Status Of Real
Property.
(a). Ordinance Number 2017-4403 is hereby repealed.
(b). The property described as the Plat of Sanford Waterfront Catalyst, recorded
in Plat Book 83, Pages 14 and 15, of the Public Records of Seminole County, is hereby
returned to an unzoned status pending future action to assign development rights to the
real property; provided, however, that it is found and determined that the status of being
unzoned will not affect private property rights inasmuch as the property is publicly owned
in that title is vested in the City.
(b). The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute the
documents necessary to implement the action taken herein.
Section 3. Conflicts. All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or
portion of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said
determination shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any
other section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise
determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional.
Section 5. Non -Codification. This Ordinance shall not be codified, but shall
be implemented in a manner consistent with the City's Land Development Regulations
and Comprehensive Plan.
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Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon recording of this Ordinance in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida.
Passed and adopted this 27th day of January, 2025.
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in agenda packet for the item under which the proposed ordinance
is to be considered, and must be posted on the City's website by the time notice of the proposed
ordinance is published.
Ordinance No. 2025-4813
An ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida relating to the City -owned
real property relating to the Plat of Sanford Waterfront Catalyst,
recorded in Plat Book 83, Pages 14 and 15, of the Public Records of
Seminole County, Florida; repealing Ordinance Number 2017-4403
relating to the commonly referred to real property known as the
"Catalyst Site"; providing for legislative findings and intent; providing
for attachments and incorporation of exhibits; providing for the taking
of implementing administrative actions; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; providing for non -codification and
providing for an effective date.
Ordinance No. 4813: Former "Catalyst Site"; Ordinance Number 2025-xxx; Removal Of
Title Exception/Encumbrance No. 6; 215 E. Seminole Boulevard; Repealing Ordinance
Number 2017-4403
The City is of the view that the following exception(s) to the Business Impact Estimate
requirement, that are checked off in a box below, apply to the above -referenced proposed
ordinance Although, the City is implementing the procedure required by statutory law to
ensure that no inadvertent procedural issue could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance.
® The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation,
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant, or other
financial assistance accepted by the
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
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a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and
municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning,
development orders, development agreements and development permits;
b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that,
an exemption noted above may apply, the City hereby publishes the following information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):
The proposed ordinance is intended to clear up all title issues pertinent to the former
"Catalyst Site" in an effort to have the property available for future marketing by the City
or uninhibited use by the City.
2. Estimate of direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit
businesses in the City:
There appears to be no viable or direct economic impact by this action as a result of this
easement vacate.
3. Estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur:
The applicant will be responsible for all recording and City fees.
4. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance:
N/A
5. Estimate of the City's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new
charges or fees to cover such costs:
N/A
6. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
It is anticipated that the property owner will be most impacted.
7. Additional information
Not applicable.
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SANFORD
FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM 25.0'16
JANUARY 27, 2025 AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
PREPARED BY: Owen Christopher Smith, Project Planner
Eileen Hinson, AICP, Planning Director
Craig Radzak, Assistant City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Norton N. Bonaparte Jr., ICMA-CM, City Manager
SUBJECT: Former "Catalyst Site"; Ordinance No. 2025-4813; Removal Of Title
Exception/Encumbrance No. 6; 215 E. Seminole Boulevard; Repealing
Ordinance No. 2017-4403
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
❑ Unify Downtown & the Waterfront
❑ Promote the City's Distinct Culture
❑ Update Regulatory Framework
❑ Redevelop and Revitalize Disadvantaged Communities
SYNOPSIS:
Requesting to approve Ordinance No. 2025-4813, relating to the repealing Ordinance No. 2017-
4403.
FISCAL/STAFFING STATEMENT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item except that the fully marketable and
unencumbered real property owned by the City enhances the value of the City -owned property
which is favorably impacted by this action.
BACKGROUND:
A recent title search relating to the former "Catalyst Site" property which is owned by the City
discerned many site exceptions/encumbrances. City staff and the Assistant City Attorney are
working diligently to clear up all title issues pertinent to the former "Catalyst Site" to have the
property available for future marketing by the City or uninhibited use by the City. Accordingly, as
one step in that process, an application by the City has been perfected seeking City Commission
action repealing Ordinance No. 2017-4403, which involves the Statutory Development Agreement
with Sanford Waterfront Partners, LLC.
Numerous other future actions will be taken to address various title exceptions for the former
"Catalyst" site.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The Assistant City Attorney has assisted in this matter.
The City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2025-4813, on first reading, on January 13, 2025.
The City Clerk published notice of the 2nd Public Hearing in the Sanford Herald, on January 26,
2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff and the Administrative Official recommend that the City Commission adopt Ordinance
No. 2025-4813.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
"I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4813, as proposed."
Attachment: Ordinance No. 2025-4813.