121685-Workshop Session MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
December 16,
267
1985
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Workshop Session in
the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 4:30 o'clock P. M. on December 16, 1985.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner John Y. Mercer
Commissioner Milton E. Smith
Commissioner David T. Farr
Commissioner Bob Thomas
Acting City Attorney Thomas E. Whigham
City Manager Frank A. Faison
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The City Manager reported on a certificate of projected borrowings filed with the
Florida League of Cities First Municipal Loan Program for financing in the total amount of
$3,058,000.00 for proposed Street Paving and Resurfacing Program and Construction of a Fire
Station, in the amounts of $2,558,000 and $500,000, respectively. The City Manager stated
the funds were to be repaid over a 10 year period from the Local Option Gas Tax for the
street program and the 2¢ Cigarette Tax for the fire station, with the loan to bear interest
based on a variable percent based on the prime rate.
The Director of Engineering and Planning submitted a list of streets needing
resurfacing in the next year, three years and five years.
The Commission authorized same to be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.
The City Manager and Director of Administrative Services reported on the status of
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application. Mr. James R. "Pat" Patterson,
Candeub, Fleissig and Associates, appeared to reported on the proposed target area and
surveys conducted.
The City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation submitted a report on
replacement of dead trees and prices from four nurserys for replacement costs, along with
alternative methods of planting and caring of the trees.
The Commission authorized same to be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.
The City Manager and Director .of Parks and Recreation reported on the policy for
free use of the Sanford Civic Center.
The Commission authorized same to be placed on.the next regular meeting agenda.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
MAYOR