101193-Work Session MINUTES
City Commission, Sanford, Florida Work Sessio[1
October 11
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1993
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
October 11, 1993, at 6:00 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, 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.
Mayor Smith reported that Commissioner McClanahan is in South Florida with his
daughter who is undergoing some tests, and will not be attending this evening's meeting.
City Manager reported that he received a call from Commissioner Howell last week,
indicating that he is still in Richmond, Virginia, and that he does not anticipate being at
tonight's meetings.
One Harbour Place Lease Amendment.
City Manager reported that Dr. Edwards has requested that this item be continued
until October 25, 1993. Further, the lease amendment, as now drafted, provides for a ground
rent lease for that portion of the property which is built, with an increase of 3% per year
for the remainder of the lease. Also, lessee to build on undeveloped property within five
(5) years of the lease amendment, with the specific objective not to cause the development
of additional doctors' and professional offices; additional facility to be on a gross revenue
base lease.
The Commission referred consideration of this item to the October 25, 1993 Meeting.
Modification to Amendment No. 38t to Agreement with Conklin, Porter & Holmes, for final
design engineering services regarding Mill Creek/Cloud Branch. On request of Commissioner
Thomas, City Manager to provide further explanation relative performance of minor surveying
services as further described/referenced in letter dated September 28, 1993, page 2,
paragraph 3.
Good Neighbor Utility Fund.
After discussion, the Commission concurred with the concept of this program; Staff
to provide further details at the October 25, 1993, Work Session.
Proposal to contact HUD regarding the possibility of having public housing under the Sanford
Housing Authority be occupant-owned, instead of rented.
City Manager to provide a copy of the proposed letter to HUD requesting information
regarding programs to facilitate occupant-owned public housing at tonight's Regular Meeting,
for City Commission review and comments.
Civil Service Ordinance No. 3178.
The Commission referred this item to the October 25, 1993, Work Session, for
further discussion. -.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Agenda Item No. 13; proposed City Polic¥ regarding City Employee ParticipatioD
in Political and Civil Service Board Campaigns. The Commission had no questions or comments.
B. Weekend Code Enforcement Activities. Staff to provide more details relative
the different types, number and location of violations.
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C. Agenda Item No. 20; Recommendations from Planning and Zoning Meeting of
October 7, 1993, regarding Seminole Towne Center. City Manager recommended approval of the
Final Plat, for Seminole Towne Center, subject to Seminole County executing the Joinder and
Consent Agreement, recording of said Joinder and Consent, and receipt of all appropriate fees
associated with same.
D, Constantine Land Donation. After discussion, the Commission concurred that
Mr. and Mrs. Constantine will be required to pay outstanding tax certificates in estimated
amount of $300.00 on the three lots to be donated to Habitat for Humanity, prior to the City
waiving Code Enforcement Board liens and fines on said properties.
E. State Revolving Fund Loan. City Manager reported that Staff is preparing a
loan application in approximate amount of $501,000.00 to Florida Department of Protection,
for partial refunding of Contract IV Site 10, and will provide proposed resolutions to
facilitate same at the October 25, 1993 Meeting. Further, this loan will free up capital
improvement dollars presently committed to Contract IV Site 10, to allow for installation of
two required reclaimed water pipelines; one from Sanford Central Park to Seminole Towne
Center Mall, and the other one from the north end of the Groveview Subdivision to Lake Mary
Boulevard; funding is not available within the Utility Department to cover these costs
otherwise.
Commissioner Eckstein reported that he would like Seminole High School and the
Groveview Subdivision to receive reclaimed water if cost effective.
City Manager to provide information regarding this request at the October 25, 1993
Meeting.
F. Special Events sponsored by Sanford Main Street, Inc. The consensus of the
Commission was to waive required liability insurance for Special Events sponsored by Sanford
Main Street, Inc., with City Manager to approve said Special Events, unless there is a
specific reason for doing otherwise, such as events involving alcoholic beverages.
G. Duany Recommendations/Old Sanford Regulations. City Manager reported that a
requestor is needed to initiate a rezoning, and that possible applicants include: 1) the
owner(s) of 51% or more of the property to be rezoned, 2) the City (resolution required), and
3) the Planning and Zoning Commission (resolution required). The Commission referred this
item to the October 25, 1993, Work Session for further discussion.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. _
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