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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
September 27, 1993, at 4:30 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, Jr.
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Constantine Land donation.
(Commissioner McClanahan joined the meeting.)
City Manager reported that Mr. and Mrs. Walker have expressed an interest in buying
these properties from the City at a purchase price of $3,500.00 (Tax Assessor's appraised
value $5,700.00), which would require the City to accept donation of these properties to
achieve the transfer of ownership of same to the Walkers.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to waive code enforcement
board liens and fines on donated properties as described in memorandum dated September 20,
1993, from City Manager, contingent upon direct conveyance of said properties to Habitat for
Humanity by the owners. City Manager reported he met with Mr. Moncrief last Friday and
worked on further changes to the lease, to remove the undeveloped property from the lease.
Further, if the undeveloped properties is left in the lease, the City could receive revenue
from it now, and lease of that portion of property could be renegotiated later.
Commercial/Industrial Load Control Program Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company.
The Commission concurred that this Agreement is a win-win situation for the City.
Conklin, Porter & Holmes Contract Amendment regarding TIF - Construction Management.
City Manager reported that this amendment provides for engineering management for
the construction of the facilities that will be funded by the TIF, that the City Attorney has
advised, taking into consideration the State of Florida Consultant's Competitive Negotiation
Act, that the City has the following options: 1) advertise and hire new engineers, 2) expand
the scope of the current engineering services contract with Conklin, Porter & Holmes, or 3)
use another agency's engineer, such as Seminole County's. City Manager recommended approval
of the contract amendment with Conklin, Porter & Holmes.
Sports Hall of Fame.
Commissioner Thomas reported that there was once a truck stop or service station
at this location.
Director of Recreation & Parks reported that there are two Sports Hall of Fames in
the area; the Seminole County Hall of Fame located at the Chamber of Commerce, and the
Central Florida Hall of Fame in Orlando.
City Manager reported that neither Randy Morris nor Eoghan Kelley have indicated
any urgency for the City to act on their proposal for land exchange.
The Commission concurred to hold this matter in abeyance, pending receipt of
proposals from the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee and Main Street.
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One Harbour Place Lease Amendment.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to have Staff proceed with preparation
of the final lease amendment, as recommended and presented by the City Manager at the
September 13, 1993, Work Session, but with rent of the currently built-upon property being
calculated as a flat ground rent with an automatic 3% per year increase in five (5) year
increments, with lessee to submit development plans for the undeveloped portion of the leased
property within five (5) years, for review at the October 11, 1993, Work Session. Proposed
Park at 8th Street and Orange Avenue.
Howard Jeffries reported that Willie King and Reverend Pitts have requested
assistance relative a joint project to up-grade Orange Avenue Park, as described in
memorandum dated September 27, 1993, including the removal of the existing basketball court,
and installation of additional picnic tables and playground equipment. Further, COMA has
expressed an interest in generating/raising funds to pay for these improvements. Mr.
Jeffries submitted a petition signed by area residents requesting that this park be renamed
"Bentley Children's Park".
After discussion, the Commission approved the' concept of a joint project between
the City and COMA, to up-grade Orange Avenue Park, and authorized Staff to continue working
with COMA to develop a plan of strategy to get everyone involved, and report back to the
Commission with comments/recommendations.
Workers Compensation Administrator Reserves.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to retain the services of
Ward Foster, Foster & Foster, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, to perform an
actuarial analysis of workers compensation reserves.
Recommendations for Welcome Sign Displays.
After discussion, the Commission concurred with recommendations for welcome sign
displays, as presented and outlined in memorandum dated September 25, 1.993, from Director of
Recreation and Parks, plus a two-day special display to welcome Jim Smith, Secretary of
State, in recognition of his visit to Sanford on September 29 and 30, 1993.
Utility Bond Refinancingt Regular Agenda Items, and other items.
A. Utility Bond Refinancing. City Manager recommended adoption of a resolution
providing for the refunding of water and sewer revenue bonds, Series 1986, 1989 and 1993, if
and when the market becomes right. Also, to authorize Conklin, Porter & Holmes to provide
engineering data for the Bond Official Statement.
B. Firefighters' Pension Board. Mayor Smith reported that Robert Vaughn was
elected by the employees to fill the unexpired term of Trustee Kip Parshall, who resigned
from this board, and that the Commission will need to acknowledge and confirm Mr. Vaughn's
appointment to serve on this board at tonight's Regular Meeting.
C. Agenda Item No. 11; proposed changes to the Development Order for the Seminole
.Properties Development of Regional Impact. -
Jim Willard, Attorney, Shutts & Bowen, distributed binders with various memos,
correspondence and reports supporting requests by the developer. He reported that the
developer is primarily requesting that the DRI be amended for the purpose of increasing the
development square footage of Phase 1 of the project, and that the Commission will be
deciding whether or not the additional square footage being sought constitutes a substantial
deviation. Further, the Department of Community Affairs ("DCA") will have forty-five (45)
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days in which to appeal the Commission's decision; a DCA representative is expected to be
present at tonight's public hearing preserving said appellate rights. Also, Steve Godfrey,
Kimley-Horn & Associates, will be present to summarize the results of the second traffic
study.
Tom Schneider, Vice-President, Melvin Simon & Associates, Inc., reviewed issues
which led to the proposed changes.
D. Civic Center Air Conditioner. The Commission concurred with Staff's
recommendation for emergency replacement of the air conditioning unit at the Civic Center,
as described in memo dated September 22, 1993, from the Acting City Manager Paul Moore, with
funding to come from contingency funds.
E. Agenda Item No. 14; request from Lloyd A. Raymer, for right-of-way use permit,
for fence to remain on premises at 111 West 11th Street. City Manager reported that the
requestor is not the owner of this property, and that approval of the right-of-way use permit
would set a very bad precedent.
F. Agenda Item No. 24. D; Civil Service Ordinance No. 3178. The Commission
reviewed Versions 1 and 2 of the proposed Civil Service Ordinance.
G. Waterfront Signage Project. City Manager reported that the Waterfront Master
Plan Steering Committee has recommended a signage project to promote waterfront visibility,
that the Historic Preservation Board voted to transfer funds in amount of $2,000.00 in
support of this project, and recommended that said funds be carried forward into the FY
93/94. The Commission concurred.
H. Budget Analysis. The Commission had no questions or comments.
I. Agenda Item No. 21; FRS "Opt Out". City Manager recommended City support in
amount of $5,000.00, with funding to come from contingency funds.
J. Mayor Smith's Meeting with Dr. Paul Hagertyw Superintendentw Seminole County
School Board. Mayor Smith reported she met with Dr. Hagerty a week ago today, and he agreed
to send her a brief outline of what he expects to see happen now, and in the future, with the
schools in Sanford. Also, she was very encouraged by her meeting with Sanford Middle
School's Principal.
K. Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C. Commissioner Thomas reported
that he attended several work shops, one of which was on reparations for African Americans.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. _
M~YOR
Attest:
~ City Clerk