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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Meeting on
Monday, June 13, 1994, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, Sanford,
Florida.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner Whitey Eckstein
Commissioner Robert B. Thomas, Jr.
Assistant City Attorney Donna L. McIntosh
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.
Public Hearing to consider closing, vacating and abandoning a portion of Jewett Lane lying
between Rinehart Road and Upsala Road, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on May 30i 1994.
The City Clerk reported that the property was posted May 27, 1994, and the owners
notified May 19, 1994.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the vacating. No one appeared.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the
vacating as advertised, and to retain a utility/retention easement between lots 39 and 42 to
accommodate a 110 foot wide north/south electric transmission corridor, as requested by
Florida Power & Light, with adoption of Ordinance No. 3215 to be concurrent with dedication
of new right-of-way. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Public Hearing to consider Appeal of Den~al of waiver of setback requirements for chain link
fence with barbed wire at 1215 West First Street, in a GC-2, General Commercial, Zoning
District, as advertised in the Sanford Herald on June 2, 1994.
Mayor Smith announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to
speak regarding this item. No one appeared.
Assistant City Attorney reported receipt of a fax from the appellant's attorney
advising that his client had a family emergency, which required him to leave the country, and
has requested that this item be continued.
Commissioner Thomas moved to continue this item. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein
and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Public Hearing to consider settlement of ATCS v City of Sanford, Case No. CI 93-2583-CA-15-L~
as advertised in the Sanford Herald on June 6, 1994.
The Chairman announCed that the Commission would hear from those persons present
to speak regarding this item. No one appeared.
Assistant City Attorney Donna L. McIntosh confirmed that members of the Commissior
received City Attorney's recommendation, and reported that Martha McIntosh, Esq. was
available to answer questions.
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On recommendation of City Attorney William L. Colbert, Commissioner Thomas moved
to approve settlement in amount of $35,419.00, for full and complete settlement of all
claims. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Public Hearing to consider second reading and
in the Sanford Herald on June 2, 1994.
Ordinance No. 3211, entitled:
adoption of
Ordinance No. 3211 as advertised
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 3176; AMENDING SECTION 17.29 OWNER
RESPONSIBLE FOR ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES, SECTION 17.30
REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDING OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES, AND
SECTION 17.31 FINES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of May 23, 1994, was next placed on second
reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear
from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the adoption of
Ordinance No. 3211. No one appeared.
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3211. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3212, as advertised
in the Sanford Herald on June 2 and 9e 1994.
Ordinance No. 3212, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN ROSE DRIVE AND FERN DRIVE AND
BETWEEN PARK AVENUE EXTENDED SOUTHERLY AND PALM WAY, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of May 23, 1994, was next placed on second
reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear
from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the adoption of
Ordinance No. 3212. No one appeared.
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3212. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner ThOmas Aye
Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3213, as advertised
in the Sanford Herald on June 2 and 9, 1994.
Ordinance No. 3213, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX
WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON
ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN OAK AVENUE AND PARK AVENUE AND
BETWEEN W. 28TH STREET AND LAUREL DRIVE, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION
171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
~T,T~ AND ~C~TV~ DA~R.
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introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of May 23, 1994, was next placed on second
reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear
from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the adoption of
Ordinance No. 3213. No one appeared.
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3213. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3214, as advertised
in the Sanford Herald on June 2, 1994.
Ordinance No. 3214, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE SANFORD CITY CODE TO
PROVIDE FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY CODES; PROVIDING FOR
VIOLATION OF CODE; ENFORCEMENT BY THE BUREAU OF FIRE
PREVENTION; DUTIES OF THE FIRE LOSS MANAGEMENT BUREAU;
INVESTIGATION OF FIRES; RECORD KEEPING; PERIODIC
INSPECTIONS; COMPLIANCE WITH CODES, PROVIDING FOR
INSPECTION AND FALSE ALARM FEES; PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS TO THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE NFPA 1 RELATING TO
ASSISTANT TO FIRE MARSHALL, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, GENERAL,
SPECIAL PERMIT REQUIRED, REQUIRED ACCESS FOR FIRE
APPARATUS, AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, MONITORING
REQUIRED, INSPECTION, TESTING, ANDMAINTENANCE; PROVIDING
FOR ADOPTION OF APPENDICES E, F & G OF NFPA 1; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of May 23, 1994, was next placed on second
reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear
from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the adoption of
Ordinance No. 3214. No one appeared.
Commissioner Thomas moved on the second reading and adoption of said Ordinance No.
3214. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3215, as advertised
in the Sanford Herald on June 2, 1994.
Ordinance No. 3215, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF JEWETT LANE LYING
BETWEEN RINEHART ROAD AND UPSALA ROAD; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
introduced and placed on first reading at meeting of May 23, 1994, was next placed on second
reading. After being read by title, the Chairman announced that the Commission would hear
from those persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the adoption of
Ordinance No. 3215-. No one appeared.
The City Manager reported that there has been a minor amendment to this ordinance,
providing for the reservation of a 30 x 100 Florida Power & Light easement, and requested
that the City Commission table second reading and adoption of said ordinance, pending receipt
of Deeds of Conveyance of the alternative right-of-way.
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On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to table second
reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3215, pending receipt of Deeds of Conveyance.
by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Seconded
Request from Emory and Gladys Green, for waiver of City liens on property located at 9th
Street and Sanford Avenue, tabled at May 23, 1994 Meeting. Mayor'Smith reported receipt of
a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Green withdrawing their request. No further action required or
taken.
Requests for right-of-way use permits, as discussed as tonight's Work Session.
A. Request from Joanne Drage, for off-street parking at 616 West First Street
(Sanford House).
On recommendation of the City Manager and the Plans Review Committee,
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the right-of-way use permit for parking,
as requested. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of
the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Request from Anne Wallace, for a handicap parking space and wheelchair access
ramp, within a portion of unopened Commercial Street west of Holly Avenue.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve
the right-of-way use permit for the northerly thirty-five (35) feet of
unopened Commercial Street from Holly Avenue right-of-way extending 125 feet
to the west, for a period of twenty (20) years, with specific condition that
said permit may be terminated by the City upon 60-days notice if Commercial
Street is to be opened as a public thoroughfare. Seconded by Commissioner
Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Site 10 Lease Agreement with Sanford Aero Modelers' Club, as discussed at tonight's Work
Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize
execution of said Lease Agreement with Sanford Aero Modelers' Club, for use and maintenance
of Field F-5 of Site 10, at a nominal rental rate. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Contract with Storm Richards & Associates for Environmental Assessment of land (Wharton
Property) offered for donation to the City, for Cloud Branch drainage imDrovements. On
recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize execution of said
Contract with Storm Richards & Associates, Inc. in amount of' $1,000.00, for Phase One
Environmental Assessment of land (Wharton Property) offered for donation to the City, for
CloudBranch/Mill Creek drainage improvements. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried
by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Contract Renewal with Florida League of Cities regarding Worker's Compensation insurance.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner ThOmas moved to authorize renewal of said
contract with Florida League of Cities for an estimated annual premium of $83,000.00, for FY
94/95 Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and
carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
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Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Request from Dean Hendry, for right-of-wayuse permit, for fence at 1019 Laurel Avenue. The
City Manager recommended denial of the right-of-way use permit, based on the fact that
approval of same would endorse the placement of an obstruction within the right-of-way of an
open street.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the right-
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by
of-way use permit at 1019 Laurel Avenue'.
the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith
Commissioner Eckstein
Commissioner ThOmas
Petition for Annexation of a portion
Aye
Aye
Aye
of proDert¥ lying between West 5th Street and Jewett
Lane and between Airport Boulevard and Brown Avenue extended southerly; Heritage Acquisition
Corporation, owner. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to
authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to annex the property. Seconded
by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Petition for Annexation of a portion of property lying between Hidden Lake Drive and Meadow
Drive and between Art Lane and Driftwood Lane extended northerly; James R. and Dolores K.
Smith, owners. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize
the City Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance to annex the property. Seconded by
Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Request from Rotary Club, for waiver of police officer requirement, for installation banquet
on June 27, 1994 at the Civic Center. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner
Thomas moved to waive the police officer requirement for this event. Seconded by
Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Contract with Zaffran Bus Company for 1994 Summer Program. On recommendation of the City
Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve said contract with Zaffran Bus Company in
estimated amount of $3,980.00, for the 1994 Summer Program. Seconded by Commissioner
Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Request from Elizabeth Hartnell and Tom Bowes dba M&E Gas & Convenience Store, for open-air
restaurant in parking lot at 1800 French Avenue. On recommendation of the City Manager,
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the operation of an open-air restaurant at this
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as
location.
follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
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Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Cooperation Agreement with Seminole County and
resolution regarding same. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved
to authorize execution of said CDBG Cooperation Agreement with Seminole County, for FY
95/96/97, and adoption of Resolution No. 1688, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANFORD AND
SEMINOLE COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Amendment No. 1 to Low Income Home Energ~ Assistance Agreement ("LIHEAP")e as discussed at
tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to
authorize execution of said Amendment No. I to 1994 LIHEAP Agreement, increasing funding by
$61,696.00, for a total of $188,765.00.
vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith
Commissioner Eckstein
Commissioner Thomas
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the
Aye
Aye
Aye
Condemnations:
Report 994-10.
Status Report/Requests for Demolition of Structures/Update re: Condemnation
A.Status Report of all current and pending condemnations.
(No action required or taken.)
B. Requests for Demolition of Structures.
(1) Condemnation Report %94-1, 1612 Peach Avenue, Dessie Edwards, owner.
(2) Condemnation Report %94-5, 801 Pecan Avenue, Euma Morrow, owner.
(3) Condemnation Report $94-6, 1706 Bell Avenue, Alberta Armour, owner.
On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize
Public Works to proceed with demolition of structures (1) through (3), after title searches.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
C. Status Report regarding Condemnation Report %94-10, 2544 Park Drive, Party
Machine. On May 10, 1994, the City Commission authorized demolition of
structure after May 28, 1994, unless prior to said date, the owner submitted
plans that are complete and ready for City review to rehabilitate the
building. Building Official reported that plans were submitted May 20, 1994,
and building permit issued.
The City Manager reported that building permits have been issued which would
correct the fire damage to the building, that the permits do not provide for any use or
change of use for the building, that all previously existing waivers relative the Party
Machine have expired as a result of the six (6) month hiatus, and that any future requests
for waiver involving this property would come before the Planning and Zoning Commission for
discussion, and subsequently require City Commission approval. Also, the bank, which owns
this property, has requested a formal vote of abatement of the demolition to provide
sufficient time to make the necessary repairs to this building. City Manager recommended a
sixty (60) day abatement of the demolition of this structure, as requested by the property
owner.
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On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to abate
demolition of the structure at 2544 Park Drive for a period of sixty (60) days, with Staff
to advise the property owner of said action and expiration of waivers. Seconded by
Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
CommisSioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
First reading of Ordinance No. 3216.
On motion of Commissioner Thomas,
Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
seconded
by
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Ordinance No. 3216, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, CLOSING,
VACATING, AND ABANDONING THAT CERTAIN 7 1/2 FOOT WIDE-
NORTH-SOUTH DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT LYING ON THE
EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY AT 101 SWEET GUM COURT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced and placed on first reading.
Board appointments/re-ap~ointments/resignations.
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Civil Service Board: The City Clerk reported that the term of Ernie A.
Cavallaro (City Commission appointed) expires June 30, 1994, and that Mr.
Cavallaro has been contacted and is willing to serve again, if re-appointed.
Also, George Rufus submitted his resignation from the Civil Service Board,
effective May 20, 1994, a copy of which was provided at the May 23, 1994
Meeting.
Commissioner Thomas moved to acknowledge George Rufus' resignation from the
Civil Service Board, and to re-appoint Ernie A. Cavallaro to said board.
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission
as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
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Code Enforcement Board: The City Clerk reported that the term of Bradford J.
Gonzalez expires June 30, 1994. Also, there is one vacancy, for an alternate
member.
Commissioner Thomas moved to re-appoint Bradford J. Gonzalez to the Code
Enfo'rcement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote
of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
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Sanford Housing Authority: The City Clerk reported that James R. Valerino
submitted his resignation from this board, a copy of which was provided at the
May 23, 1994 Meeting.
The Commission acknowledged James R. Valerino's resignation from the Sanford
Housing Authority, and requested Staff to place appointment of a replacement
on the June 27, 1994 Agenda, for City Commission consideration.
D. Strategic Plan Review Committee:
Commissioner Thomas moved to'appoint Amefika Geuka, Matt Kane, Charles
Phillips, Patricia Capsanes, and Mark Wilson to the Strategic Plan Review
Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the
Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Information from Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of Thursday, May 19, 1994, as
described in memo dated May 27, 1994, from Land Development Coordinator. No action required
or taken
Consent Agenda.
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Consideration of request for payment of City Attorney's May, 1994 Statement,
for professional services, in amount of $12,221.60. City Manager recommended
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B. Approval of Vouchers for the Month of May, 1994.
On motion of Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by
the vote of the Commission as follows:
the Commission:
A.
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
ApproVed payment of City Attorney's May, 1994 Statement in amount of
$12,221.60.
Bo Approved Vouchers for the Month of May, 1994.
Information
contracts. The Commission acknowledged eight (8) invoices totalling $81,366.29.
Soap Box Derby. Commissioner Eckstein commended Director of Parks and Recreation Mike Kirby,
Parks and Recreation Staff, City Manager William A. Simmons, and Public Works Director Jerry
Herman, for their participation/efforts in this event.
Seminole Towne Center Boulevard Construction Contract.
Assistant City Attorney reported that Hubbard Construction was the apparent lowest
bidder; however, Amick Construction Company's bid was found to contain a mathematical error
which if waived, would make Amick Construction Company the lowest bidder by $34,000.00.
Further, at the request of the City Manager, City Attorney's Office researched and determined
that the City has the legal authority to waive the mathematical error and accept the lowest
bid from Amick Construction.
The City Manager reported that this item will be placed on the June 27, 1994
Agenda, at which time he will recommend the conditional award of the Seminole Towne Center
Boulevard Construction Contract, conditioned Upon the sale of TIF bonds. Also, Staff will
contact representatives for both Hubbard Construction and Amick Construction and offer them
the opportunity to speak regarding this issue.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1687. Commissioner Thomas moved to adoption Resolution No. 1687,
entitled:
regarding invoices paid during the period for previously approved lump sum
Empowerment CommunityApplication,. as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation
of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to authorize execution of the Joint
City/County Empowerment Community Application, for Enterprise Community grant funding in
amount of 2.9 million dollars. Seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried by the vote of
the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Procurement of K-9 Police Dog, as discussed at tonight's Work Session. On recommendation of
City Manager, Commissioner Thomas moved to authorize Staff to proceed with the procurement
of one K-9 police dog from Lake-Land Kennels in amount of $6,400.00.
Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Ave
Seconded by
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
THE ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF THE RITZ THEATRE FOR
NOT-FOR-PROFIT USE.
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Cloud Branch/Mill Creek Drainage Improvements - Right-Of-Way Acquisition. The City Manager
recommended acceptance of two counter offers, from Evans and Cynthia D. Bacon, Jr. in amount
of $14,000.00 and from Henry Hodge in amount of $11,761.21, for land acquisition to
facilitate a portion of Goldsboro drainage improvements. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein
and carried by the vote of the Commission as follows:
Mayor Smith Aye
Commissioner Eckstein Aye
Commissioner Thomas Aye
Audience Participation.
Tim Defoggi, 622 Sarita Street, appeared and reported that he previously spoke with
the City Manager regarding the presence of rattle snakes in the vacant lot behind his
property, that the current ordinance requires property owners to clear land which contains
a dwelling/structure, and requested that the City Commission amend said ordinance to include
vacant properties.
The City Manager reported that he spoke with Mr. Defoggi regarding this problem,
that, in the past, there has been concern about automatically requiring properties to be
cleared as opposed to being mowed, and that Staff could study/research this issue relative
properties which are in close proximity to residential neighborhoods.
Commissioner Eckstein reported that he would be in favor of amending the ordinance
to include vacant properties in cases where clear and present danger has been demonstrated.
After discussion, the Commission requested Staff to obtain copies of Orlando's
ordinance(s) regarding this issue, and provide comments/recommendations.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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