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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
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AUGUST
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday,
August 12, 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
Commissioner Lon Howell
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
The first item of business was a presentation by Lt. Doug Bishop, Police
Department, regarding Hurricane Preparedness.
Lt. Doug Bishop, Police Department, appeared and briefly reviewed the proposed
Hurricane Coordinating Procedures Booklet. He stated that in the event of a major disaster,
the Commission would be asked to pass emergency ordinances, and authorize the purchase of
emergency equipment. He also suggested that the Commission designate a shelter for the
families of City employees.
Police Chief Harriett recommended that the Commission adopt the Hurricane
Coordinating Procedures Booklet, for submittal to the Department of Public Safety.
The Commission designated City Manager Bill Simmons as disaster preparedness
coordinator. Also, City Manager to meet with Police Chief Steve Harriett~-and Fire Chief Tom
Hickson to review said Hurricane Coordinating Procedures Booklet, and make recommendations
regarding appropriate ordinances to be implemented in an emergency situation.
The Commission next discussed a request from Del American Properties - Affordable
Housing, for City accommodations to facilitate affordable housing; previously discussed at
July 22, 1991 Work Session. Donald Kafka, Del American Properties, and Amefika Geuka were
present.
City Manager reported that City Attorney and Bond Counsel Randy Hanna have advised
that Florida Statutes prohibit the use of public faith and confidence credits to underwrite
private debts. However, Tallahassee has passed an ordinance which establishes the creation
of affordable housing as a public purpose, that the City could establish a special fund
whereby the City would pay impact fees when due and payable, and receive repayment of said
fees from those individuals utilizing the program, to avoid bond covenants on impact fees.
Also, the City would provide time payment of fees, and waiver of building permits for only
qualified buyers, and that targeted salaries would be 80% of Orlando SMSA median income
($21,000 to $38,000). Also, a lien would be placed on the property to facilitate repayment
of monies. City Manager recommended that the Commission direct Staff to work with City
Attorney to prepare the proper ordinances and developer's agreement.
Commissioner McClanahan proposed that $25,000.00 (25%) of $100,000.00 block grant
rehabilitation monies be used as "seed" money to establish initial revolving fund.
The consensus of the Commission was to facilitate time payment of impact fees for
qualified buyers. Also, the Commission authorized Staff to continue looking for creative
ways to implement same, and to pursue use of block grant funds.
The next item of business was Sanford Airport Authority Support/Budget. The
Commission briefly discussed same.
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The Commission next discussed proposal from JiM. Hattaway, Hattaway Realty, to
share cost of installing 10-inch water line to proposed subdivision on South Sanford Avenue.
J.M. Hattaway was present. After discussion, City Manager recommended approval of said
proposal, and requested that said item be referred to tonight's Regular Meeting, for City
Commission action. He also stated that impact fees are an eligible expense.
The next item of business was a discussion regarding FY 91/92 Health Care Insurance
reconsideration. Information submitted from Personnel Director regarding Blue Cross/Blue
Shield Insurance Company and Prudential Insurance Company plans and rates. Representatives
from both Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Prudential Insurance were present. City Manager
reported that the Insurance Committee met this afternoon, and that the consensus of said
Committee was a split decision. The Commission discussed the revised Blue Cross/Blue Shield
rates and the Prudential plans and rates, and concurred to take action on same at the Regular
Meeting at 7:00 P.M. tonight.
The Commission next discussed waiver of Revised Personnel Rules and Regulations,
Section 9.3, City-paid Health Insurance upon retirement. City Manager requested to withdraw
consideration of said item, and that no further action be taken regarding same. The
Commission concurred.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
~ City Clerk