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r�1[ AUGUST 25, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 300 North
Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Art Woodruff
Vice Mayor Patrick Austin
Commissioner Sheena R. Britton
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Claudia Thomas
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
City Attorney Lindsay Greene
City Clerk Traci Houchin
CALL TO ORDER:
1) Meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodruff at 7:02 PM.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
2) Legislative prayer by
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Presentations, Proclamations and Awards:
BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION:
5) Minutes:
6) CONSENT AGENDA [Commission Memo 25-194]
A. Approve an increase to Purchase Order #41339 to Hadronex, Inc. (dba Smart Cover
Systems) for ongoing efforts in flow data acquisition, infiltration/inflow analysis
and system performance monitoring in the amount of $16,100.
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B. Approve an increase to Purchase Order #41146 to Shelley's Septic Tank, Inc. for
blosolids disposal in the amount of $150,000.
C. Approve an emergency procurement to SanPik, Inc. for a reclaim pump control
valve that will prevent an uncontrolled discharge from the North Water
Reclamation Facility in the amount of $32,082.34.
D. Approve an emergency procurement to Eau Gallie Electric, Inc. for electrical repair
services to the North Water Reclamation Facility Automatic Transfer Switch in the
amount of $47,192.30
E. Approve the procurement to Keith and Associates for professional engineering
services including an updated comprehensive survey of the North Water
Reclamation Facility in the amount of $175,420.
F. Approve the budget transfer and procurement to Alan Jay Fleet Sales for a 2025
Ford F-250 Super Cab Service body Pickup and a 2025 Ford F-450 Crew Cab
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G. Approve the procurement to Alan Jay Fleet Sales for two, 2025 Ford Maverick
pickup trucks in the amount of $62,788.
H. Approve the renewal of the existing temporary sign easement located at the
Slumberland Motel located at 2611 S. Orlando Drive. The five-year extension will
I. Approve the special event permit application for the "Dr. R. W. Merthie
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Community Block Parry", 42"d Year Anniversary from 10 AM — 2 PM on Saturday,
October 18, 2025, with road closures from 7 AM — 5 PM.
J. Approve the special event permit application, with a noise and alcohol permit from
4 — 9 PM for the "Ace Cafe Biketoberfest" on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with
road closures from 10 AM — 10 PM.
K. A
Commissioner Britton moved to approve the Consent Items 6.A through 61, 6.1-1
through 6.K and 6.N and 6.0 as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins
and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
After further discussion, Commissioner Britton moved to approve Consent Item
6.G, 6.L and 6.M as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
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7) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-4831, relating to establishing the
procedures for the Fire Special Assessment Fee Program; Ad published August 6,
2025. [Commission Memo 25-184] — Legislative matter.
Several members of the community spoke against the Fire Special Assessment Fee
After discussion Commissioner Britton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4831 on first reading.
Seconded by Vice Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
B. Extending an expiration date to the Planned Development (PD) Development Order
relating to real property assigned the PD zoning classification known as Kentucky
Square. [Commission Memo 25-185] — Legislative matter.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4813. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
8) CITIZEN'S PARTICIPATION.
Nathan Scott introduced himself and stated that he is running for Seminole Court Judge
Seat.
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Leon Konieczny recently attended the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and felt
that the City was `Not Open for Business' and seemed to shoot the applicant down. He supports
the upcoming study.
Rebekah Richie, 419 S. Park Avenue, thanked the City for allowing employees to mentor
and volunteer the children of our City.
9) OTHER ITEMS.
A. Approve Resolution No. 25-3405, amending the budget in the amount of $161,875
to Raftelis to conduct a review of the City's development review and permitting
process. [Commission Memo 25-186] — Administrative matter.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 25-3405. Seconded by
Commissioner Thomas and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Nay
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
B. Approve Resolution No. 25-3406, amending the budget and increasing the change
order to Purchase Order #39982, Universal Contracting and Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $45,863.68. [Commission Memo 25-187] — Administrative matter.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 25-3406. Seconded by
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Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
C. Approve Resolution No. 2025-3407, a budget transfer in the amount of
$70,000 for the partial replacement of police pistols and accessories. [Commission Memo 25-188]
— Administrative matter.
Roger Helms spoke in favor of this.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-3407. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
D. Approve the procurement and budget transfer to SanPik Inc. in the amount of
$6,433,806 for the Georgetown Phase IA project. [Commission Memo 25-1901 —
Administrative matter.
Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve this item as proposed. Seconded by Vice
Mayor Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
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Commissioner Thomas Aye
E. Approve the procurement and budget transfer to Carollo Engineering for 1,4
Dioxane Expert Witness Support Services related to the treatment aspects of the
City's pursuit of providing a safe and contaminant free public supply in the amount
of $94,542 which brings the total to $1,035,590.72. [Commission Memo 25-191] —
Administrative matter.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve this item as proposed. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
F. Approve the request for City utility services only for a new single-family residence located
at 3815 Cypress Avenue: Owner, Najwa Group, LLC, and Nuha Enterprises, Inc. When
the utility services are available the owner shall be responsible for payment of all
application fees and connections to the City's distribution system; all utility connections
and lines to be installed per the City's Utility Manual Standards and the developer is
requires to install all water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines to the property at the
developer's cost; that the annexation petition be recorded in the public records of
Seminole County; and for the City Commission to consider annexation of the property
when it becomes annexable (per 171.044, Florida Statutes). [Commission Memo 25-192]
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— Administrative matter.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve this item as proposed. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
G. Approve the request for City utility services only for a new single-family residence
located at 405 Virginia Avenue; Owner, Julian Wimberly. When the utility services are
available the owner shall be responsible for payment of all application fees and
connections to the City's distribution system; all utility connections and lines to be
installed per the City's Utility Manual Standards and the developer is requires to install
all water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines to the property at the developer's cost; that
the annexation petition be recorded in the public records of Seminole County; and for
the City Commission to consider annexation of the property when it becomes
annexable (per 171.044, Florida Statutes). [Commission Memo 25-193] —
Administrative matter.
Vice Mayor Austin moved to approve this item as proposed. Seconded by
Commissioner Wiggins and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
Vice Mayor Austin Aye
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Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
10) CITY ATTORNEY' S REPORT.
11) CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
12) CITY MANAGER' S REPORT.
Mr. Bonaparte reminded everyone that the City of Sanford has a policy in which
employees can volunteer one hour per week.
13) CITY COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS.
Mayor Woodruff said during the work session the timing of the City Manager's
evaluation was discussed, and it will be due the second meeting of September with discussion
taking place the first meeting in October. The Commission agreed.
Commissioner Thomas recently attended CALNO at the County EOC and she was
very impressed with Alan Harris. Also discussed was SCOUT, micro -transit transportation. More
information will be forthcoming. She is attending the FLC Annual Conference this weekend. Also,
the Ritz Theatre is holding a golf tournament, and she would like to use Commission funds in the
amount of $250 (District 4) to sponsor a hole in the tournament, serving a public purpose.
Commissioner Britton moved to approve this action. Seconded by Vice Mayor
Austin and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff Aye
Vice Mayor Austin Aye
Commissioner Britton Aye
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Commissioner Wiggins Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Vice Mayor Austin would like the Communications Team to explain in more detail
as to what the City is doing. He would like a more detailed story on social media regarding City
Hall's Breezeway Expansion Project.
Commissioner Wiggins said that he would like to donate $1,000 (District 2) to the
Goldsboro Front Porch to help purchase computers, serving a public purpose. Seconded by
Commissioner Britton and carried by vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Woodruff
Aye
Vice Mayor Austin
Aye
Commissioner Britton
Aye
Commissioner Wiggins
Aye
Commissioner Thomas
Aye
He also thanked everyone for the support with his monthly community meetings and lastly, he
gave condolences to Bishop Hillery's family.
Commission Britton said that she recently took a job and so she may not be able to
follow up with constituents until after hours. Also, she recently attended The National Black
Caucus of Local Elected Officials in Houston, Texas, she will share that information with the
Commission later. She thanked the City for allowing her to attend and going forward she would
like to attend other conferences.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40
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