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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
April 4:
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Workshop Session in
the City Manager's Conference Room of the City Hall in the .City of Sanford, Florida, at
4:00 o'clock P. M. on April 4, 1988.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner John Y. Mercer
Commissioner Bob Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Manager Frank A. Faison
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Mr. Phil Werndli, Florida Preservation Services, Inc. reviewed the Historic
Preservation study. Mr. Werndli explained the Historic Preservation Board submitted an
application in 1986 to the Department of State for support to undertake a survey of the
residential area south of the Sanford Commercial District. The objective of this study
was to define an historic district to be proposed for nomination to the National Register
of Historic Places. The project also included a windshield survey of the surrounding area
to identify potential historic buildings and other areas needing intensive surveys in the
future. The Florida Preservation Service completed a survey of the City of Sanford to
identify buildings, sites, and districts of historic significance to the city. Mr. Werndli
recommended the survey now be submitted to the Division of Historical Resources for review
for the National Register.
The City Attorney explained that previously the City established an historic
district in the Commercial area of Sanford by Ordinance, which is in the City Code. If the
City expanded the historic district to include additional property people would come before
the Historic Preservation Board for a certificate of appropriateness before proceeding.
This is' not what the consultant is saying. The Commission is discussing whether a National
Listing on the National Historic Register is in order.
The Commission authorized same to be considered at the next regular meeting.
The City Manager recommended the City continue maintaining an established
relationship with the financial advisor, Art Diamond of Fishkind & Associates, Inc.
The Commission authorized said item be placed on the Agenda of April 11, 1988.
The City Manager reported the weather proofing of the Cultural Arts Center
building would primarily involve restoration 'of the roof but could also involve
rehabilitation of the windows 'and exterior walls and suggested the City proceed with the
biding procedure.
The Commission authorized said item be placed on the Agenda of April 11, 1988.
The Director of Parks and Recreation submitted a memo on the recommendations by
the Youth Advisory Committee as follows:
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
April 4,
1988
CITY OF SANFORD
RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 30, 1988
FROM: Director - Jim Jernigan
TO: City Manager
SUBJECT: Youth Advisory Committee Recommendations
The Youth Advisory Committee's recommendations
City Commission are outlined in the attached report.
Items of interest are that they are recommending the
following action:
i)
Passage of a bond issue which would address
problems being felt by all departments such as:
A) Swimming Pool
B) Recreation Center
C) Fire Stations
D) Senior Center
to the
2)
*3)
Authorization of skateboard ramps.
"Kids Place" program which recognizes accomplishments.
Recreation Department is doing this in all local schools.
CITY OF SANFORD
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
The Youth Advisory Committee. has been pleased with the
progress the City Commission has made on the recommendations
presented by the YAC to the City Commission on December 9, 1985.
This report is a follow-up of the previous recommendations
in addition to an update of items that need consideration.
The items that are in need of positive action are the
construction of a community aquatic center. The intention of the
City commission to build a pool jointly with the Seminole County
School Board with a State PECOH Grant now seems very remote since
the State of Florida announced the funding source of the PECOH
Grant had "dried up".
According to School Administration sources the
a resurgence of this fund is very unlikely.
likelihood of
The need for a community recreation center in the southern
area of the City has not yet been addressed.
There are many other community capital needs such as the new
fire station; senior center, police annexes which are needed now.
As these capital expenditure needs continue to build to
become unattainable because financial resources are not available
we'must look for alternative source of funds. The Youth Advisory
Committee would like to recommend the City Commission consider a
Bond Issue to finance' the "catch-up" need which face the City of
Sanford.
The Youth Advisory Committee also recommends immediate action
be considered to provide supervised skateboard ramps to be located
in a central area of the city. The skateboard recommendation is
~ased on need. Skateboards continue to build in popularity yet
areas of permitted use are shrinking. It is time for us to become
responsive to a community need for youngsters which are involved
in skateboarding.
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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
April 4,
1988
The Youth Advisory Committee has investigated the "Kids
Place" program in Seattle, Washington. The "Kids Place" program
is the projecting of a concept and attitude in the community
toward "kids".
There are many variable programs which.are a direct spin off
of the "Kids Place" program. Our local YAC has adopted a program
whereby we recognize an outstanding student from each of'the
elementary schools and the two middle schools. The criteria will
not necessarily be academic but will be based on student progress
in areas of attitude, citizenship, sportsmanship and academic
progress. This program will be in addition to the "Outstanding
Student/Citizenship Award from Seminole High School.
Thank you for the opportunity to make these recommendations.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Schaffer
Chairman
YOUTH ADVISORY COM~4ITTEE
The Commission
at a future date.
The City Engineer gave a brief overview of the
Mary/Sanford Irrigation Lease.
received the recommendations and will consider same at a work shop
needs and costs of the Lake
The City Commission authorized a special work session to be held on April 11, 1988
at 4:00 o'clock to review said lease and other options of disposing of the effluent, and
authorized to be placed on the City Manager's Late Agenda for April il, 1988.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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