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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
July 8,'
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday,
July 8, 1991 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford,
Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: Commissioner Lon Howell
City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
The first item of business was a discussion regarding a request from Seminole
County Expressway Authority, for right-of-way use permits over a portion of Americana
Boulevard and unopened State Street, for a retention pond, and for an off-ramp. Jerry
Brinton, Director, Seminole County Expressway Authority, was present.
The consensus of the Commission was to approve said right-of-way use permits, with
decision whether or not to fence retention pond to be determined during early stages of
construction, and with the stipulation that the Expressway Authority pay for any relocation
of existing utilities necessitated by their use of said right-of-ways.
The Commission next discussed a request from the City of Lake Mary, to adopt a
resolution requesting that Florida Public Service Commission review the local service calling
area; and requesting said service area be extended to Orlando and Apopka locations with no
increase in the basic local service fee or the local service base rate. The Commission
concurred to adopt a resolution regarding same.
The next item of business was a request by Commissioner McClanahan to discuss City
Commission Life Insurance; said item was referred to July 22, 1991 Work Session, pending
underwriting information.
The Commission next discussed requests for traffic signals at Airport Boulevard and
Academy Avenue and at Lake Mary Boulevard and Sir Lawrence Drive.
City Manager submitted a report from Seminole County Traffic Engineer, that traffic
statistics do not warrant signalization at the aforesaid locations.
The Commission authorized City Manager to contact Seminole County Commissioners
Warren, Kelley, and Sturm, and Seminole County Manager Rabun, requesting that said issue be
re-examined, and that standard traffic methodology be waived.
The next item of business was a discussion regarding Joint Agreement with Seminole
County School Board for construction of a Swimming Pool Complex; and a discussion of funding
City's share by General Obligation Bond Issue, with a Bond Referendum.
City Manager reported that if the Commission wishes to proceed with said project,
the Commission needs to approve the Interlocal Agreement, adopt a resolution regarding same,
and decide how to fund City's share.
Parks Director Jim Jernigan reported that general operating costs are estimated to
be $125,000.00 per year.
Recreation Director Mike Kirby reported that user fees would be minimal, and would
not off-set operating costs. _
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City Clerk Janet Donahoe reported that the cost for a bond referendum would be
approximately $6,200.00, which would cover the cost of printing the ballots, poll workers,
election supplies, and required legal notices, and that said amount does not include the cost
of advertising.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to hold a Bond Referendum in
October, 1991, to fund a recreation facility, swimming pool complex and outdoor athletic
fields, and to approve the Interlocal Agreement, said Agreement to include the provision that
the City has the right to opt out, should the referendum fail.
The Commission next discussed the Beachfront Improvement Project/Tourist
DevelOpment Council Grant.
City Manager reported that representatives of Monroe Harbour, One HarbOur Place,
and the Holiday Inn have expressed no interest in pursuing the Beachfront Improvement
Project, and recommended that the Commission take appropriate action to request that Tourist
Development Council funds be uncommitted for said project, and request that same be re-
allocated for the General Sanford Museum Project. The Commission concurred; said item to be
placed on tonight's Regular Meeting Agenda, for City Commission action.
The Commission next discussed the Water and Sewer Utility/Bond Sale Rate Increase.
Paul Porter, Conklin, Porter & Holmes, was present.
City Manager reported that the proposal includes a straight 20% across-the-board
rate increase, that the formula to protect low income has been preserved since 1987, and that
the sale of the bonds is anticipated to be held on August 19 & 20, 1991.
The next item of business was a discussion regarding the City's Special Events
Policy.
The Commission authorized City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to
establish said "Special Events" Policy, as described in memo dated June 24, 1991, from the
City Manager.
City Manager reported that Bill Kirk has offered to donate property located west
of Pinecrest Fourth Addition, to the City of Sanford. The consensus of the Commission was
to accept said offer.
City Manager reported that the revised current year rolled-back rate is 6.1225, and
that said rate change needs to be announced at tonight's Regular Meeting.
City Manager reported that relative to a request to install a four-way stop at 24th
Street and Revona Court, Staff will Proceed with installation of same, if the Commission has
no objections. The Commission had no objections.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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