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April 25,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
The C~ty Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
1994, at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall,
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.
Welaka Building.
City Manager reported that the Historic Preservation Board recommends adoption of
a resolution supporting the acquisition and renovation of the Welaka Building for private and
public use, and approved a contribution in amount of $2,000.00 from its FY 93/94 budget
towards the due diligence of this project, which will not start until RTC has accepted a
contract for acquisition of said building.
estimated between $8,000.00 and $10,000.00.
retail and commercial on the first floor,
Further, land acquisition and repairs costs are
Also, proposed uses of the building include:
various public/semi-public uses including the
proposed downtown campus for Seminole Community College, a Main Street Office, and an Art
Gallery on the second floor.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to adopt a resolution
supporting the acquisition and renovation of the Welaka Building for private and public use,
as recommended.
HOME, SHIP, CDBG Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County (RFP 174).
Director of Community Development Charles Rowe reported that the City is requesting
grant funding in amount of $518,250.00, and that Seminole County is proposing an award of
$374,863.00. Further, at the last Seminole County Board of County Commissioners Meeting, the
County Commission indicated an interest in having some housing/rehabilitation activity on the
south end of the County, and requested County Staff to research the feasibility of same, for
further discussion at the April 26, 1994 Meeting. Mr. Rowe requested authorization for Mayor
Smith to execute the proposed Interlocal Agreement, which he will deliver to the County
Commission tomorrow.
On recommendation of the City Manager, the consensus of the Commission was to
approve the HOME, SHIP, CDBG Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County, and to authorize
Mayor Smith to execute same.
Em~owerment Zones.
Director of Community Development Charles Rowe distributed a list of Strategic Plan
Review Committee Nominations, for City Commission review, comments/recommendations.
Distribution of unsolicited advertising.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to have the City Manager draft a letter,
for the Mayor's signature, to publishers/deliverers of advertising literature/materials,
advising of the City's concerns about the litter problem caUsed by said advertisements.
Also, the City Manager to check into the possibility of using a utility bill backer to notify
customers of this problem.
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~etition for fence at McKibbin Park.
City Manager reported that the estimated cost of fencing the east side of McKibbin
Park is $3,000.00, which is not a budgeted item. Further, he is concerned about setting a
precedent to keep people from going in and out of the park, and recommended that the
Commission authorize the property owners to install a fence across the un-opened portions of
the street right-of-ways.
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to authorize the property
owners to install a fence as recommended.
Picket fence in right-ofrway at 207 East 11th Street.
City Manager distributed two photographs depicting the picket fence, and reported
that, approximately six (6) months ago, the City Commission denied a similar request on Oak
Avenue, and for consistency sake and liability considerations, recommended denial of this
request.
After discussion, the Commission concurred to deny the request for the picket fence
to remain in the right-of-way.
Improvements to Civic Center Courtyard.
City Manager recommended approval of the proposed concept for landscaping of the
Civic Center courtyard, as recommended and described in memo dated April 13, 1994, from the
Scenic Improvement Board, and funding in amount of $7,258.00, from the Scenic Improvement
Board/GroUnds Maintenance Division FY 93/94 Budget.
The Commission authorized Staff to proceed as recommended.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Seminole Towne Center Mall - Employment, Contractor, and Material Supplier
Informational Postings/Plan Roo~. City Manager reported that City Staff has been working
with the mall developer, contractors, and anchor tenants to provide informational postings
at City Hall relative employment, contractor, and material supply opportunities; the time
frames for when bids/propOsals are due, and that said postings will be placed on the bulletin
board behind the glass of the Recreation Department windows on the first floor. On
recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission approved the concept of providing a Plan
Room in City Hall, for review of mall plans by prospective contractors and suppliers.
B. University of Florida Architecture Studio. Pro~ect. City Manager recommended
approval of the revised University of Florida Architecture Studio Project Contract.
C. Agenda Item 9.B. - Gateway PD. City Manager reported that the applicant has
requested that following tonight's public hearing, Ordinance No. 3208 be placed on first
reading to facilitate land acquisition time frames.
D. Request from Florida Real Estate Journal, for City participation in funding
($200.00) advertisement for the Sanford area. On recommendation of the City Manager, the
Commission concurred not to provide funding for this advertisement based on the fact that
approval of same could be precedent setting.
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E. Presentation by Seminole County YMCA. City Manager reported that the YMCA
will give a presentation at the May 9, 1994, Work Session regarding utilization of City-owned
French Avenue Property across from Sanford Middle School, with perhaps the City being a land
contributor. Further, the YMCA has requested that the City provide a location for temporary
(unspecified time period) storage of a double-wide office trailer. The Commission concurred
that the request for a storage location was premature, and to take no action at this time.
F. Welcome Sign Displays for the Month of May, 1994. The Commission concurred
with recommended displays as described in memorandum dated April 22, 1994, from Director of
Parks and Recreation.
G. Requests for emergencywater service: A) 181 WeSt 28th Street~ William F. Jr.
and Linda C. Fowler, owners, and B) 285 Rose Drive and 3502 Palmwa¥; Ellen S. Falk, Vincent
P. and Holly M. Falkt owners. On recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission
concurred to approve emergency water service for A and B, above, with applicants to pay all
costs associated with said water service, while continuing with the annexation process. The
Commissioner referred this item to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
H. Audit Contract with Coopers & Lybrand. The consensus of the Commission was
to authorize a three-year extension of the Audit Contract with Coopers & Lybrand in amount
of $46,000.00 per year, with no upside increase during said three year period. This item was
referred to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
I. Thank you letter to MacAsphalt. Commissioner Howell reported that pursuant
to a newspaper article, MacAsphalt donated paving in approximate amount of $10,000.00, and
requested that Staff and/or the Commission send a thank you letter to MacAsphalt. Recreation
and Parks Director Mike Kirby reported that a letter regarding same was sent today.
J. Grand Opening of the Expressway. Mayor Smith invited everyone to attend the
ribbon cutting ceremonies on May 7, 1994, at 10:30 A.M.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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