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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
January 10, 1994, 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, Jr.
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Request from MEDCO Development Corporation re: annexation of property between Brisson Avenue
and Sipes Avenue and between Celery Avenue and East 20th Street.
Dub Murfree, builder, reported that William Chappell, President, MEDCO Development
Corporation ("MEDCO"), could not be present tonight. Mr. Murfree reviewed MEDCO's proposed
ninety seven (97) single-family unit affordable housing development "Palm Point", which is
similar to the San Lanta project, for very low and low income buyers; price range for these
two and three bedroom homes is $51,000.00 to $55,000.00. Also, the developer will be
applying for SHIP funds for this project. The Commission took no action.
Request from Seminole Community College ("College") for conceptual approval of land to meet
need for wetlands mitigation.
City Manager reported that it is in the City's best interest to provide the
requested thirty six (36) acres of lake bottom at Site 10 for wetlands mitigation, in
exchange for the College constructing a potable water line from Lake Mary Boulevard across
the northern access road and through the college campus to 17-92; estimated cost for said
construction is $'130,000.00.
After discussion, the Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting
for City Commission consideration.
Seminole County RFP-174, Affordable Housing, CDBG, SHIP~ and HOME Program.
After review and discussion of Seminole County RFP-174, the consensus of the
Commission was to conceptually approve preparation and submittal of the application/proposal
seeking funding in amount of $720,000.00, and to authorize Mayor Smith to execute the
application.
City of Sanford's Affordable Housing Strategy.
Director of Planning and Development Jay Marder and Director of Community
Development Charles Rowe reviewed the draft 1994 City of Sanford Affordable Housing Strategy,
a copy of which was distributed.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission concurred to further discuss
this item at the next several Work Sessions.
.Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Letter from Pat Lee regarding demolition of a house and cutting down of tree~
9n property on Upsala Road. The City Manager reported that there is no evidence, such as
large stumps, to indicate that large trees have been cut down, which are protected by the
City's Land Development Regulations, and that the developer has since procured a demolition
permit. The Commission took no action.
B. Request from Seminole County Mental Health, Inc. ("Mental Health"), for lease
of Police Benevolent Association Buildiag? The City Manager recommended approval of lease
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with improvements as submitted by Mental Health, subject to City Attorney's concurrence with
said lease.
C.
construction.
Request from Seminole Towne Center Mall Developer to proceed with road
The City Manager reported that the City Attorney has no problem with this
request from an interest standpoint, with the clear understanding the costs incurred for said
road construction will not include any interest from the Community Redevelopment Agency.
D. ATCS Lawsuit. The City Manager reported that Director of Finance Carolyn
Small is handling this matter, and that she is available to answer questions with each
Commissioner privately, if desired.
E. Request from Police Chief to retire Con~ander Mike Rotundo's firearm and to
present same to him upon his retirement. The Commission concurred to retire said firearm
and present same at a Commission Meeting. Also, Staff to handle all future requests of this
kind, for police officers retiring with at least twenty-five (25) years of service, advising
the Commission of such future actions.
F. Florida Select Committee on Juvenile Justice. Police Chief Ralph Russell
reported that this program needs to be revamped.
G. Liquor Store at Park Avenue and 13th Street. The City Manager reported Staff
has not received requests or applications for a liquor store at this location, and submitted
information on the procedures necessary to open said store.
H. Bingo Ordinance. The City Manager reported that he believes this ordinance
will not have an impact on not-for-profit organizations conducting bingo operations on their
own property no more than two nights per week, and that the City Attorney will comment on
this at tonight's Regular Meeting.
I. ~econd City Commission Meeting in December, 1994. The Commission concurred
to hold the second meeting in December, 1994, which falls on a City Holiday (Christmas), on
December 27, 1994.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
/ city Clerk