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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
January 24, 1994, at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Commissioner A. A. McClanahan, Acting Mayor
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr.
Commissioner Lon K. Howell
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Manager William A. Simmons
City Clerk Janet R. Donahoe
Absent: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Chamber of Commerce Building Lease.
Dave Farr, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber"), reported that the
Chamber's Executive Committee did not anticipate taking care of the grounds maintenance in
this year's budget, and requested that the City provide same for the remainder of FY93, with
the Chamber picking up said maintenance and upkeep of the building beginning October 1, 1994.
After discussion, the Commission concurred with lease terms as presented and
described in memorandum dated January 12, 1994, with the exception that the City will
continue to provide grounds maintenance and upkeep of the Chamber building through September
30, 1994, with the Chamber assuming responsibility for same commencing October 1, 1994. The
Commission referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for action.
Downtown and Waterfront Redevelopment Planning and Development.
A. Sanford Waterfront and Main Street Development Plan.
The City Manager reported that the proposed development plan is a result of the
joint study done by the Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee and Sanford Main Street,
Inc.
Bruce Andersen, Andersen and Associates, reviewed the proposed development plan as
outlined in memorandum dated January 3, 1994, from Director of Planning and Development. Mr.
Anderson reported that the first step to any planning effort is to identify the proper
markets to bring to Sanford, and that these markets have been divided into three segments
including the Waterfront, from the Marina to the end of the bulkhead; the Central Courthouse
Plaza, and the Historic Main Street.
B. University of Florida Architecture School Studio Project. (Total project cost
is $31,102.00; City share is $15,562.00.)
Mr. Andersen discussed the pros and cons of a joint study with the University of
Florida.
Larry Strickler, Chairman, Waterfront Master Plan Steering Committee, reviewed
concerns about the study.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to place this item on the February 14,
1994, Work Session Agenda for further discussion.
Financial Items.
A. FY94 First Quarter Financial Status Report: Finance Director Carolyn Small
reviewed the first quarter FY94 Revenue Expense results as described in memo dated January
19, 1994.
B. Annual Audit Contract: The Commission concurred to have Ms. Small renegotiate
a new contract with Coopers and Lybrand, and submit same to the Commission for review and
approval.
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Recommendations for Welcome Sign Displays for the Month of February, 1994.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to recognize Paul Bibby the first two
weeks of February, 1994, and extending said display for another two weeks, if there is no
other suitable display.
Holiday Inn Lease.
City Attorney recommended that if the Commission is interested in the concept of
Harborview Properties DevelopmentCompany's verbal proposal, that Bernard Sandler and Ralph
Tasman be requested to submit a written proposal for City Commission review/evaluation.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission concurred that it cannot
endorse Harborview Properties Development Company's proposal in its present form, and that
the City has approved a public/private partnership with Mr. Fonde. The Commission referred
this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for action.
(Commissioner Howell absent from the meeting.)
City's Affordable Housing Strateg~.
Director of Community Development Charles Rowe gave an update relative the City's
Affordable Housing Strategy as disCussed on January I0, 1994. Mr. Rowe reviewed a proposed
federal program for the establishment of enterprise communities and empowerment zones,
affording Title-20 money in approximate amount of 2.5 million dollars from HHS, and tax free
utility bonds up to 3 million dollars for some of the enterprise communities. Further, he
has contacted the Department of Commerce seeking determination whether or not the City's
poverty criteria will make the grade thus allowing the City to compete for these programs.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Demolition'of 1800 AirDort Boulevard, Johnny Walker, owner/trustee.
B. HOME Grant Amendment.
C. Vacancy on Seminole County Expressway Authority.
D. Request from Croems School of Choice for free use of Cultural Arts Center, for
retirement/dinner party on January 28, 1994. City Manager recommended approval of free use
for this event, based on the fact that the City's Recreation Department has been utilizing
the school's gymnasium, free of charge, for various City recreation programs.
(Commissioner Howell present at the meeting.)
E. City of Sanford Financial Corporation Annual Meeting.
F. Seminole Towne Center Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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