01-27-2020 WS MinutesCITY COMMISSION MINUTES
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JANUARY 279 2020
WORK SESSION
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Work Session
on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 4:00 PM, in the Railroad Depot Room, 2nd Floor, City
Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida.
Present: Mayor Jeff Triplett
Vice Mayor Art Woodruff
Commissioner Kerry S. Wiggins, Sr.
Commissioner Patrick Austin
City Manager Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr.
Assistant City Attorney Lonnie Groot
City Clerk Traci Houchin
Deputy City Clerk Cathy LoTempio
Absent: Commissioner Patty Mahany
City Attorney William L. Colbert
Mayor Triplett called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM.
Presentation by Cliff Long, Chief Executive Officer of Orlando Regional Realtor
Association.
Mr. Bonaparte introduced Mr. Long who presented a power point presentation
on the State of Real Estate in Sanford, Florida. He said that in 2019 there was a creation of
300 high value jobs and an increased need for more grocery stores. The median price for
homes is 167% higher in 2019 than it was in 2010. He said that it is a seller's market and
people should expect to see a 3% increase in the housing market. Sanford has become a
millennial community and the City should look to embrace that. He discussed Sanford's
annual incomes, education and commuter information. With all that Sanford has to offer,
the development is advantageous. Lastly, he introduced several of his staff members.
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2. Presentation re: San Leon Project, Sonia Fonseca, Economic Development Project
Manager.
Ms. Fonseca handed out and a presented a power point presentation on San
Leon — Sanford Tax Rebate Project located at 201 S. Sanford Avenue. She said that this
project would be a three story, mixed-use project with 2,200 square feet of retail/restaurant
space with ten multi -family dwellings. This is the first project that meets all the criteria for
the Tax Rebate Program. She reviewed the Ordinance and if the Commission agrees, she
will move forward and bring it back to the Commission for approval in February. After a
brief discussion, the Commission wanted to review two (2) different options: 100% rebate
on taxes for the first five years with 50% rebate on the last five years and 50% rebate for
ten years. Ms. Fonseca said that she will prepare a Commission Memo and present it at the
February 24, 2020 City Commission meeting.
3. Discussion re: Highway Designation for Fallen Trooper
Mr. Bonaparte said that the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) contacted him
regarding Highway Designation for a Fallen Trooper on a portion of 1st Street. Vice Mayor
Woodruff handed out a proposed Resolution from Seminole County and said the State has
passed a law granting a way to honor fallen officers through the State. He said they are
designating certain parts of roads for officers who die in the line of service. In 1947,
Patrolmen Leroy Bender was struck by a passing motorist and killed while working an
accident on West 1st Street. The FHP wants to designate West 1" Street from French
Avenue to Mellonville Avenue as the `Leroy Bender Memorial Highway'. After a brief
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discussion, Vice Mayor Woodruff said he would contact FHP, request a different location
west of Mellonville Avenue, and get back to Mr. Bonaparte with FHP's response.
4. Presentation re: City Financial Report, 4th Quarter Ended September 30, 2019, Cindy
Lindsay, Finance Director [Commission Memo 20-014.E] (RM 6.D]
Ms. Lindsay presented the City's fourth Quarter Financial Report. She said in
the pension section on Page 15, there is a significant decrease due to marketing
adjustments. In addition, the contribution numbers have slightly decreased due to new
employees enrolling in the Florida Retirement System.
5. Regular Meeting Items — additional information
A. Sanford Mayfair Management Agreement [Commission Memo 20-014.E]
Mr. Bonaparte said the City Attorney's Office, Tom George, Deputy City
Manager and Mayor Triplett have drafted a Sanford Mayfair Management Agreement.
Mayor Triplett said this is a standard agreement. Mr. Groot, Assistant City Attorney said
the City is selecting a Board of Directors. This is an action item on tonight's agenda.
Mr. Bonaparte said there is an additional item for discussion that is not on the
agenda, Item 8.1), approving the budget amendment for the Riverwalk Phase III Project. It
has revisions per the email received from Cathy LoTempio, Deputy City Clerk. Ms.
LoTempio said the original agenda memo showed approval of a budget amendment in the
amount of $12M. However, the budget amendment is for $1,588,500 making the new
project total of $12,045,287.37. The memo has been revised along with the budget
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amendment spreadsheet. Vice Mayor Woodruff asked if the City was contributing
additional funds to this project. Bilal Iftikhar, Public Works and Utilities Director
explained the reason for the increase and said the additional funds are coming from the
Utilities and Stormwater Fund Balance, not the General Fund. This is an action item on
tonight's meeting.
6. Briefing Items
• Mayor's Annual Appointments
Mayor Triplett asked to move his appointment to the February 24, 2020
Commission meeting. He will suggest a motion to move the appointments at
tonight's meeting.
• Housing Authority Board
Mr. Bonaparte said the City Clerk contacted him to inform him that the Sanford
Housing Authority Board members are up for reappointment. Mayor Triplett said
that he will include them with his appointments on the February 24, 2020
Commission meeting.
• Item 6.17 Temporary Clubhouse at Mayfair Golf Course
Chris Smith, Project Manager said the revised total is $129,854.40.
7. City Manager Comments
Mr. Bonaparte said the City's website is often read by visitors who are looking
to relocate and asked if the Commission would like City Staff film a video of each of them
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with information about their districts and current and future projects. Mayor Triplett said
he thinks that is a great idea!
Mr. Bonaparte said Mr. George contacted him regarding a piece of property for
sale at 1" Street and Pine Avenue for $425,000. Mr. George thought it would be a good
area for additional parking for the downtown area. Mayor Triplett and Vice Mayor
Woodruff fear that it will be taken over by Serenity Towers and employees. Mayor Triplett
asked City staff to provide the Commission with different types of parking options.
Mr. Bonaparte said he would be out of town all next week.
Mr. Groot said the contract price for 305 South Park Avenue was $170,000 and
the buyer is requesting a concession to purchase it for $160,000. Mr. Groot said he would
need a motion and approval at tonight's meeting if the Commission would like to grant this
request.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourrWd at 6:19 PM.
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