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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
Work Session July
19 94
July 11,
Sanford, Florida.
Present:
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday,
1994, at 5:30 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.
Recognition of Andre Scott. Mayor Smith reported that she assumed the responsibility of
changing the Welcome Sign Displays to include recognition of Andre Scott, recipient of the
"1994 Gatorade Circle of Champions National Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year" Award.
Request from Helen Stairs for City to vacate a small park in the Sanora Subdivision. Helen
Stairs was present.
After discussion, and on recommendation of the City Manager, the Commission
conceptually agreed to residential use of this park site, and to pursue acquiring the title
to said parcel of land, for the purpose of selling same for affordable housing. Also, Helen
Stairs to contact Bailey Odham regarding deeding the property to the City of Sanford.
(Commissioner Howell absent from the meeting.)
Florida Energ~ Efficient Water Project Contract.
(Commissioner Howell present at the meeting,)
After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to approve the Contract with
Tri-County Community Council, Inc., for funding in amount of $104,398.00, for energy
efficient water assistance to low income households, with the City of Sanford acting as
service provider.
May, 1994 Revenue and Expense Pro~ections.
City Manager distributed Revenue and Expense Projections for the month of June,
1994. The Commission had no questions or comments regarding May or June, 1994 Revenue and
Expense Projections.
Condemnation (eminent domain) proceedings regarding Cloud Branch/Mill Creek drainage
improvements.
City Manager recommended adoption of a resolution providing for condemnation
action, for land acquisition, for Cloud Branch/Mill Creek drainage improvements.
Regular Agenda Items and other items.
A. Work Order #2 to Contract with Ecotech Consultants, Inc., for environmental
testing/monitoring at Site 10 wetland mitigation areas. The Commission referred this item
to tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission action.
B. Amendments to State Revolving Fund ("SRF") Loan Agreement 9190, Reclaimed
Water Reuse Facilities - Site 10; and SRF Loan Agreement #210, Influent Transmission
Facilities - Westerly Interceptor. City Manager reported that both amendments slightly
change downward the loan amount and repayment amount. The Commission referred this item to
tonight's Regular Meeting for City Commission consideration.
C. Welaka Building. City Manager distributed letters of support for acquisition
of the Welaka Building by the Trust for Public Lands, for City Commission consideration.
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D. Sem_.~nole County Right-Of-Way Acquisition regarding CR 46A Project. City
Manager reported that Seminole County has submitted offers for right-of-way acquisition for:
1) two acres at Twin Lakes Wellfield at $33,000.00 per acre, for compensating storage; and
2) 25' to 30' strip of land along the north side of the golf course and the north boundary
of water plant #1 at $.46 per square foot (approximately $30,000.00 for entire parcel).
After discussion, the Commission concurred that the offered price regarding parcel 91, above,
is reasonable, but that $.46 per square foot for parcel #2, above, is too iow and authorized
Staff to submit a counter-offer of $1.00 per square foot.
E. Sanford Housing Authority Vacancy. Commissioner Thomas recommended the
appointment of Emory Blake, who is willing to serve on this board.
F. Agenda Item 16.B. - Consent Agenda - Approval of Vouchers for the Month of
Julyr 1994. City Clerk reported that the correct month is June, 1994.
G. Special Access 94-Meetings. City Clerk confirmed that the Commission received
their Agendas for the Special Access 94 Meetings of July 14, 1994 and July 19, 1994.
H. Recommendations from Planning and Zoning Co~m~ission Meeting of Thursday, July
7r 1994 -'Refers to Agenda Item No. 6r Suda Rezone. City Clerk reported that the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the request to rezone the properties located at
3530 and 3540 Sanford Avenue. City Manager recommended authorization for the City Attorney
to prepare the proper ordinance to rezone the property as advertised.
I. Agenda Item No. 7.A. - Public Hearing to consider second reading and adoption
of Ordinance No. 3215. City Manager reported that Deeds of Conveyance have not been
received, and recommended that this item be tabled until July 25, 1994.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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