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Work Session
September 14, 2009
City Commission, Sanford, Florida
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CITY OF SANFORD
CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
4:00 PM
Railroad Depot Room
2nd Floor
Sanford City Hall
300 North Park Avenue
Sanford, Florida
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In accordance with the Am~ricans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 407.688.5010 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Advice to the public: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or
hearing, he or she may need a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is not provided
by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
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AGENDA
LYNX Bus Route #34 - presentation. [Commission Memo 09-312]
Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment - presentation. [Commission Memo 09-313]
Curfew Ordinance - discussion. [Commission Memo 09-307]
Panhandling Ordinance - discussion. [Commission Memo 09-308]
Seminole County Driver Education Program - presentation.
Fort Mellon Park Splashpad Admission Fee Policy - discussion. [Commission Memo 09-316]
Brandano Displays Holiday Lighting Contract Proposal - discussion. (Regular Item NO.7. L.) [Commission
Memo 09-305.L]
Revision of CRA Finding of Necessity and Redevelopment Plan - discussion. (Regular Item NO.8. 8.)
[Commission Memo 09-310]
Agenda Items - additional information and/or questions.
End the meeting.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session on Monday, September 14, 2009
at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present:
Mayor Linda Kuhn
Vice Mayor Randy Jones (Arrived at 4:10 PM)
Commissioner Art Woodruff
Commissioner Velma Williams
Commissioner Jack T. Bridges
Interim City Manager Tom George
Deputy City Manager Kristi Aday
Administrative Specialist Pat Lee
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Absent:
City Clerk Janet Dougherty
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Mayor Kuhn called the Work Session to order at 4:00 PM
1 ) LYNX Bus Route #34 - presentation. [Commission Memo 09-312]
Ron Carter, Staff Intern, distributed maps showing the current bus routes in Sanford noting LYNX proposed
eliminating the current route on West 25th Street. Marsh McLawhorn and Jerry Bryan, LYNX, gave a PowerPoint presentation
of existing and proposed routes, noting they were not eliminating a route, just augmenting the route. Mr. Bryan explained that
there would be no service on West 25th Street, but there would be a new route running north on 17-92 that is only one quarter
mile away and within walking distance. Mr. Bryan also proposed a new route that would accommodate more riders running
along Airport Blvd. (by the Health Department) to Seminole Towne Center.
2) Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment - presentation. [Commission Memo 09-313]
Mr. George noted that the last rate study was done in 2008 with a rate increase in March, 2008. Tony Hairston,
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Public Resources Management Group, Inc., distributed packets and gave a PowerPoint presentation. He recommended a
15% rate increase that would increase the residential bill from $46.23 to $53.17 and raise approximately $15 million dollars.
It was the consensus of the Commission for staff to bring back a Resolution implementing the increase.
3) Curfew Ordinance - discussion. [Commission Memo 09-307]
Mr. George stated this item was being removed from the Agenda.
4) Panhandling Ordinance - discussion. [Commission Memo 09-308]
Mr. Groot stated that this Ordinance expands and clarifies the existing Ordinance and clarifies what is aggressive
begging, panhandling and soliciting and what is authorized. Police Chief Tooley recommended clarifying Section 54.118. It
was the consensus of the Commission for staff to bring back the proposed Ordinance for adoption.
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Seminole County Driver Education Program - presentation.
Robin Butler and Mary Lane, Seminole County Public Schools, distributed hand-outs and gave a PowerPoint
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presentation of the completed pilot program and reviewed costs and recommendations. Ms. Butler stated they were in need
of six vehicles to establish a program at Crooms Academy and that Seminole County Sheriffs Office has offered two
vehicles. It was the consensus of the Commission for Mr. George and Chief Tooley to work with Ms. Butler to provide the
four additional vehicles needed as well as certified law enforcement instructors to establish the Drivers Education Program at
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Crooms Academy.
6) Fort Mellon Park Splashpad Admission Fee Policy - discussion. [Commission Memo 09-316]
Mr. Hultin asked to extend the Splash Pad Season in October for Friday, Saturday and Sundays for an estimated
increase in revenue of $4,000, as well as charging admission on Fridays. It was the consensus of the Commission to extend
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the Splashpad season as recommended and to offer free admission only on the first Friday of each month. Staff will bring
back a Resolution with these changes.
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Brandano Displays Holiday Lighting Contract Proposal - discussion. (Regular Item No.7. L.) [Commission
Memo 09-305.L]
This item was removed from the agenda.
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Revision of eRA Finding of Necessity and Redevelopment Plan - discussion. (Regular Item No.8. 8.)
[Commission Memo 09-310]
Mr. Tunis stated both the Chairman and Vice Chairperson of the CRA were also present to answer any questions.
There were no questions. Mayor Kuhn suggested prioritizing the projects listed in the Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Tunis stated
the eRA can do this at its next Retreat.
9) Agenda Items - additional information and/or questions.
Mr. George commended and recognized Migdalia Hernandez, Karlene Amos and Cedric Coleman for obtaining funds
in the amount of $2.5 million free money and $3 million in very low and favorable interest rates for Sanford Distribution
Water Quality Improvements and Major Sewer Rehab/Replacement. Ms. Aday has recommended these employees for a
monetary recognition. Mayor Kuhn noted staff is also pursuing Tiger Funds for Persimmon Avenue, noting $750,000 has
been obtained with Congressman Mica's assistance and thanked Ms. Aday for the written update.
Mayor Kuhn asked the status of the roll-off container issue. Mr. George stated that an ordinance has been drafted and
staff is awaiting written confirmation that Waste Pro has no opposition to it before it is brought back for Commission action.
10) End the meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:47PM.
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