Council adopted Comprehensive Plan amendments (Ord. 2016-2061), advanced an $11.5M CRA refunding (Ord. 2016-2071), and gave first reading to a roadside memorial ban.
28 items on the agenda · 25 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural item; the Mayor asked the City Clerk to call the roll.
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[00:00:30] Madam Clerk, would you please call the roll?
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Moment of Silence
Procedural moment of silence; the Clerk was asked to call the roll.
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[00:00:30] Madam Clerk, would you please call the roll?
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Approval of the January 5, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Roll call, Pledge of Allegiance, and moment of silence at the start of the meeting. Councilman Davis and City Attorney were noted as expected shortly.
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[00:00:54] Mayor Marlowe? [00:00:55] Here ma'am. [00:00:56] Deputy Mayor Phillips? [00:00:57] Here. [00:00:58] Councilman Davis is expected shortly I believe. [00:01:01] Right behind you I believe. [00:01:02] Okay. [00:01:03] Councilman Starkey? [00:01:04] Here. [00:01:05] Councilman DeBelle Thomas? [00:01:07] Here. [00:01:08] City Attorney Public I'm sure is also expected shortly. [00:01:11] City Manager Manz? [00:01:13] Here. [00:01:14] Thank you. [00:01:15] If you would all stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:01:25] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:01:42] Thank you. [00:01:43] You may be seated.
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- 5Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 1:44
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Approval of the November 16, 2015 Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes
approvedon consentCouncil approved the November 16, 2015 Cultural Affairs Committee minutes as part of the consent agenda, with a noted correction that the April 30th weekend event referenced in the minutes is not titled 'Night in the Tropics.'
- motion:Approve the consent agenda including the November 16, 2015 Cultural Affairs Committee minutes, with a correction noting the April 30th weekend event is not 'Night in the Tropics.' (passed)
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[00:04:31] Next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda. [00:04:34] Move for approval. [00:04:36] We have a motion. [00:04:39] I'll second that with just a note about the minutes for the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:04:44] I know that that was behind back in November, but they refer to an event taking place the weekend of April 30th as Night in the Tropics, [00:04:54] and it's not. [00:04:58] But I'd throw that in there. [00:05:00] Thank you. [00:05:01] I'll make a motion with the update. [00:05:03] We have a motion and a second. [00:05:06] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:05:08] Aye. [00:05:09] Opposed? [00:05:10] Like sign.
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Approval of the October 26, November 23, and December 28, 2015 Environmental Committee Minutes
approvedon consentThe Consent Agenda, including the Environmental Committee Minutes from October 26, November 23, and December 28, 2015, was approved with a noted correction to the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes regarding the name of an April 30th event referred to as 'Night in the Tropics.'
- motion:Approve the Consent Agenda with a correction to the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes regarding the name of the April 30th event. (passed)
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[00:04:31] Next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda. [00:04:34] Move for approval. [00:04:36] We have a motion. [00:04:39] I'll second that with just a note about the minutes for the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:04:44] I know that that was behind back in November, but they refer to an event taking place the weekend of April 30th as Night in the Tropics, [00:04:54] and it's not. [00:04:58] But I'd throw that in there. [00:05:00] Thank you. [00:05:01] I'll make a motion with the update. [00:05:03] We have a motion and a second. [00:05:06] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:05:08] Aye. [00:05:09] Opposed? [00:05:10] Like sign.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - November 2015
approvedon consentCouncil approved the Consent Agenda, which included the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from November 2015, with a noted correction that an April 30th event referenced in the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes was incorrectly called 'Night in the Tropics.'
- motion:Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with a noted correction to the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes regarding the April 30th event name. (passed)
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[00:04:31] Next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda. [00:04:34] Move for approval. [00:04:36] We have a motion. [00:04:39] I'll second that with just a note about the minutes for the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:04:44] I know that that was behind back in November, but they refer to an event taking place the weekend of April 30th as Night in the Tropics, [00:04:54] and it's not. [00:04:58] But I'd throw that in there. [00:05:00] Thank you. [00:05:01] I'll make a motion with the update. [00:05:03] We have a motion and a second. [00:05:06] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:05:08] Aye. [00:05:09] Opposed? [00:05:10] Like sign.
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Approval of the September 22 and October 27, 2015 Police Pension Board Minutes
approvedon consentCouncil approved the Consent Agenda, which included approval of the September 22 and October 27, 2015 Police Pension Board Minutes, with a noted correction to the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes regarding the name of an April 30th event (not 'Night in the Tropics').
- motion:Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with a correction to the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes regarding the name of the April 30th event. (passed)
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[00:04:31] Next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda. [00:04:34] Move for approval. [00:04:36] We have a motion. [00:04:39] I'll second that with just a note about the minutes for the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:04:44] I know that that was behind back in November, but they refer to an event taking place the weekend of April 30th as Night in the Tropics, [00:04:54] and it's not. [00:04:58] But I'd throw that in there. [00:05:00] Thank you. [00:05:01] I'll make a motion with the update. [00:05:03] We have a motion and a second. [00:05:06] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:05:08] Aye. [00:05:09] Opposed? [00:05:10] Like sign.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the Consent Agenda with a noted correction to the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes regarding the April 30th event, which was incorrectly referred to as 'Night in the Tropics'.
- motion:Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with a correction to the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes regarding the April 30th event name. (passed)
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[00:04:31] Next item on the agenda is the Consent Agenda. [00:04:34] Move for approval. [00:04:36] We have a motion. [00:04:39] I'll second that with just a note about the minutes for the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:04:44] I know that that was behind back in November, but they refer to an event taking place the weekend of April 30th as Night in the Tropics, [00:04:54] and it's not. [00:04:58] But I'd throw that in there. [00:05:00] Thank you. [00:05:01] I'll make a motion with the update. [00:05:03] We have a motion and a second. [00:05:06] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:05:08] Aye. [00:05:09] Opposed? [00:05:10] Like sign.
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Second Reading, Ordinance #2016-2061: Evaluation and Appraisal-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
approvedCouncil held the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2016-2061, adopting evaluation and appraisal-based amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan. Consultant Tammy Verana presented the changes, including housekeeping updates, new energy efficiency policies, updated statutory references, and revisions responding to Department of Economic Opportunity comments. The ordinance was approved.
Ord. Ordinance #2016-2061
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2016-2061 adopting evaluation and appraisal-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan on second reading. (passed)
Florida Department of Economic OpportunityVerana ConsultingTammy Verana2020 Comprehensive Plan2030 Comprehensive PlanCapital Improvements ElementCoastal Transfer Development Rights programFuture Land Use MapLand Development Review Board (LDRB)Ordinance 2016-2061Public School Facilities ElementRule 9J5 Florida Administrative CodeSea level rise requirements▶ Jump to 5:11 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:05:11] Next item, public reading of ordinances. [00:05:13] Second Reading Ordinance 2016-2061. [00:05:16] An Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, amending the New Port Richey Conference of Plan, [00:05:20] providing for the adoption of evaluation and appraisal-based amendments to the goals, objectives, [00:05:26] and policies of the Conference of Plan, providing for severability, and providing for an effective date. [00:05:33] Do we have any presentation on this, apparently? [00:05:38] Ms. Verana is here to run you through the second reading. [00:05:43] We thank her for her services on her happy birthday tonight. [00:05:48] Thank you. [00:05:51] I always come to New Port Richey on my birthday, so it wasn't a special trip. [00:05:56] Okay, good evening. [00:05:57] Tammy Verana, Verana Consulting, Safety Harbor, Florida. [00:06:01] I'm here tonight for you to consider the second reading of the ordinance for the evaluation [00:06:06] and appraisal report of the Comprehensive Plan. [00:06:11] To restate from last meeting, local governments in Florida are required to adopt a Comprehensive Plan [00:06:16] and to evaluate that plan every seven years to address any changes in state requirements, [00:06:22] and then afterward to transmit those plan amendments to the state land planning agency, [00:06:26] which is the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. [00:06:32] Just to give you a sense of the timeline, in 2020, excuse me, in 2007, [00:06:37] the 2020 Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the city, and seven years later in 2014, [00:06:42] an evaluation of that plan was performed by staff, [00:06:46] and then it was accepted by the Department of Economic Opportunity later in 2014. [00:06:51] In 2015, the evaluation and appraisal-based plan amendments were proposed by city staff. [00:06:58] Those constituted minor, non-substantive changes to the Comprehensive Plan. [00:07:04] They were considered and a recommendation was made by the Land Development Review Board. [00:07:09] City Council looked at those at a first reading and public hearing later in 2015, [00:07:16] and then they were transmitted to the Department of Economic Opportunity [00:07:19] and other agencies for their review and comment. [00:07:23] And here we are today in 2016 at the second reading and public hearing. [00:07:28] So to summarize the plan amendments that were sent to the Department of Economic Opportunity, [00:07:34] they mainly comprised or consisted of housekeeping, deleting some references to the repealed Rule 9J5 [00:07:42] of the Florida Administrative Code, clarifying some of your coastal transfer development right program policies, [00:07:49] and extending target dates for outdated policies. [00:07:53] There was a new energy efficiency goal, objectives, and policies, [00:07:58] and removed references relative to some terms that were no longer required by Florida statutes, [00:08:05] and then policy renumbering where it was affected. [00:08:08] So since the time that we sent those off to the state, [00:08:10] they have responded with their objections, recommendations, and comments report. [00:08:15] They had no objections or recommendations, but they did provide three comments. [00:08:20] The first was to show the 2030 planning time frame on your future land use maps. [00:08:27] We have made that change to the future land use map, which is a policy map, [00:08:32] but later when the city does the updates to those GIS maps, [00:08:37] and they can add that 2030 time frame to the rest of the future land use map series. [00:08:43] The second was to address sea level rise per new state requirements. [00:08:47] These requirements were not on the books when we were doing the evaluation in 2014, [00:08:52] so the Department of Economic Opportunity is simply alerting the city to the need to address those requirements [00:08:59] at some point in the future, and definitely by the time the next evaluation of the comp plan takes place. [00:09:07] And then the last one was to update statutory references that we didn't pick up. [00:09:14] They were related to the public school facilities element. [00:09:17] We actually found a few more that were a result of reorganization of the statute, [00:09:22] so we picked those up in the revisions or changes to the comprehensive plan amendments. [00:09:29] So we updated those statute references. [00:09:33] We spelled out Florida statute in a few occasions where we noticed those, [00:09:37] updated the future land use map title from 2020 to 2030 to reflect that new planning horizon. [00:09:44] We clarified the role of the five-year schedule of capital improvements [00:09:48] in policies of the capital improvements element, [00:09:51] and we reflected the compliance status of school concurrency provisions in the public school facilities element. [00:10:00] So as I mentioned before, this has had an LDRB recommendation and a city council ordinance first hearing. [00:10:08] The agency review and input has transpired, and now we're here for the ordinance second reading. [00:10:14] After tonight, if the council adopts this ordinance, [00:10:19] then we will notify the Department of Economic Opportunity of the additional changes and the plan amendment status. [00:10:28] And with that, I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. [00:10:32] Any questions? [00:10:35] I'll open this up for public questions, comments. [00:10:38] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:10:41] Move for approval. [00:10:43] Second to the maker. [00:10:45] Second. [00:10:48] Deputy Mayor. [00:10:49] Councilwoman. [00:10:51] Ms. Verona. [00:10:52] Yes, happy birthday. [00:10:55] There's no further discussion. [00:10:56] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:10:58] Aye. [00:10:59] Opposed, the like sign. [00:11:00] She was first on the ordinance reading list for her birthday. [00:11:04] Yeah, you write when it's your birthday, I guess. [00:11:08] Next item is first reading of ordinance 2016-2063.
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First Reading, Ordinance #2016-2063: Roadside Memorials
approvedCouncil held the first reading of Ordinance #2016-2063, which prohibits roadside memorial markers on public sidewalks, roadways, and rights-of-way, requiring the city to collect and store such markers for 14 days before disposal. Three residents spoke in support, raising questions about removal of existing memorials and whether memorials would be permitted on private property (city attorney clarified private property is governed by separate sign code with free speech allowances). The motion to approve passed on first reading.
Ord. Ordinance #2016-2063
- motion:Move for approval of Ordinance #2016-2063 on first reading, prohibiting roadside memorial markers in public rights-of-way. (passed)
5843 Madison5844 Madison Street5900 Madison Street5949 TennesseeCecilia MahoneCouncilman DayDeputy MayorJackie ColoradoMr. PublicPaul BlackTom FinnChapter 13 Article 1 SignsOrdinance #2016-2063Roadside memorial markersSection 13.32.00▶ Jump to 11:10 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:11:15] Mr. Mayor, members of the city council, we'll start Mr. Public reading the ordinance. [00:11:22] Ordinance number 2016-2063, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:11:28] creating section 13.32.00, prohibiting roadway memorial markers to chapter 13 article 1 signs, [00:11:36] prohibiting roadside memorial markers in the public right-of-way, providing for severability in an effective date. [00:11:42] Mr. Mayor, as you'll recall, this item was presented to you originally on October 20th of 2015. [00:11:51] At that time, the direction from the city council was that you were interested in seeing the roadside memorial markers prohibited in the city. [00:12:03] And the city attorney has prepared an ordinance which makes it unlawful to establish the roadside memorial markers on a public sidewalk, [00:12:14] on a public roadway, or within a public right-of-way. [00:12:18] In the event that one is discovered, the city staff, by nature of the ordinance, is required to pick up the memorial and store it for 14 days. [00:12:31] If it goes unclaimed for 14 days, then it will be disposed of. [00:12:36] Thank you. I'll open this up for public comment. [00:12:40] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to count. [00:12:48] Okay. A delayed public comment. Come on down. [00:12:55] Please give us your name and address for the record, and if you would print your name on the sheet. [00:13:05] Good evening. My name is Cecilia Mahone. I live at 5900 Madison Street. [00:13:11] And my question is, those markers that are already there, already on public property, will they be removed? [00:13:22] And if so, how soon? And will they be stored? How will that work? [00:13:29] In other words, there's some already in my neighborhood. There's one already. [00:13:33] It has been improved and is now much bigger than it was before when we spoke in October. [00:13:40] So my question is, what will be done with that? [00:13:45] Thank you. I believe the answer, Mr. Public, is... [00:13:49] They would be prohibited. Should this ordinance be enacted, the city would be authorized to pick them up immediately [00:13:57] and then store them for that 14-day period. [00:14:00] If they remain unclaimed during that 14-day period, the city would be able to dispose of them as it sees fit. [00:14:07] And that would require a second reading before that would take effect, correct? [00:14:11] Yes. Thank you. [00:14:13] Thank you. Anyone else? [00:14:24] My name is Paul Black. I'm at 5844 Madison Street. [00:14:32] And first off, I just want to thank the City Council for rewriting the ordinance, changing it from what it was before, [00:14:40] and calling for a prohibition on all roadside memorials. [00:14:46] I think this is good for our city. [00:14:48] I believe it will do away with any controversies that may come up later [00:14:56] when you have situations where people can die. [00:15:00] killed for all types of reasons, including breaking the law. Some, of course, are situations [00:15:09] that many would want to grieve about, but many of us feel that a cemetery is a place [00:15:15] for those memorials to be placed, and not for an extended period of time on the roadway, [00:15:21] which some have done and turned them into miniature shrines. And so I'm pleased that [00:15:28] this is going to be a prohibition, and I encourage the City Council to pass this. Thank you. [00:15:34] Thank you. Anyone else? [00:15:38] My name is Jackie Colorado. I live at 5843 Madison, and most of my questions have been [00:15:59] answered already from questions, but I want to thank you for doing this. This has been [00:16:07] an ongoing ordeal with the one that's there by my home, and the people continuing to come [00:16:14] and reestablish it and do it, and looking through my windows. So I want to thank you [00:16:20] for doing this interaction. [00:16:42] Thank you. [00:16:43] Hi, there. Tom Finn, once again, 5949 Tennessee. I'm hoping that no one's changed their mind [00:17:00] since the last meeting, so I wanted to thank everybody for what they said back in October [00:17:05] and their understanding and empathy in this situation. [00:17:11] And as it was spoken about last time, since the one that's near my house and the other [00:17:19] people here's houses, I'm going to address that one specifically, even though this ordinance [00:17:27] obviously is for the entire municipality. [00:17:31] But it was a strange thing. I left here from the meeting in October and went home and found [00:17:40] people at the memorial taking it down. I was really surprised. They left the flowers. It [00:17:45] wasn't as obtrusive without the crosses. [00:17:49] And then on Christmas Eve's Eve, which would have been the 23rd, it came back. [00:17:56] And as Cecilia just mentioned, it was bigger and larger than it was before. [00:18:02] I really couldn't believe that this monument, again, was rammed into our consciousness on a [00:18:09] holiday eve like that and forced to have to consider this again. [00:18:15] It was just to the point of not thinking about it four or five times a day. [00:18:21] So I'm glad to see it, but now I'm wondering, if it is forced to be removed, forcibly removed, [00:18:32] are people allowed to put these kind of things up in their own yard? [00:18:36] I remember back in the early 90s when I had first come to the city, there was some issue, [00:18:43] which I've forgotten specifically, but I had a code enforcement person come to my house [00:18:50] and tell me I wasn't allowed to have that sign in my yard. [00:18:53] I was pretty shocked. [00:18:55] I thought it was a constitutional affront, but I took it down. [00:18:59] So I'm wondering if the same applies to somebody else that, say, that one goes away, [00:19:06] and they move it three feet in to the yard. [00:19:09] So I'm hoping that if that is a possibility, that somehow that could be addressed along [00:19:17] with those that might be on public property. [00:19:21] Thank you. [00:19:22] Anyone else? [00:19:23] I think no one else come forward to bring it back to Council. [00:19:29] Move for approval. [00:19:30] Second. [00:19:31] To the Mayor. [00:19:32] Can we have Mr. Finn's question answered? [00:19:35] Sure. [00:19:36] Are we allowed to have signs in your yard? [00:19:40] That's a separate section of the code, and they very well could be permitted on private [00:19:46] property. [00:19:47] But that is not addressed by this. [00:19:49] This only covers public property and public right-of-way. [00:19:52] Right, but do we know currently if signs are permitted on private property? [00:19:55] Yes, signs are permitted on private property. [00:19:57] There are. [00:19:58] There's free speech allowances on private property. [00:19:59] I don't know what the size provision is, but yes, there's free speech on private property. [00:20:06] And if this does pass, and if it passes twice, we just want the public to know you can pick [00:20:10] up the materials of the memorials at the police station, is that correct, Chief? [00:20:17] Yes. [00:20:18] I would assume that's where we're going to store them. [00:20:23] Second. [00:20:24] No, I just want to say that this is really a prime example of local government at its [00:20:31] best. [00:20:33] bringing a situation to Council and for us to be sensitive to it and to follow through [00:20:42] on it. [00:20:43] So I applaud my colleagues, and I thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we [00:20:47] hope and trust that this will pass second reading and that we can address it immediately. [00:20:53] Deputy Mayor? [00:20:54] I'm good, Mr. Mayor. [00:20:56] Councilman Day? [00:20:57] Nothing. [00:20:58] There's no further discussion, please. [00:21:01] All in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:21:03] Aye. [00:21:04] Opposed? [00:21:05] Like sign. [00:21:06] Motion passes.
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First Reading, Ordinance #2016-2070: Capital Improvements Element Update
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2016-2070 updating the Capital Improvements Element five-year schedule (FY2015-16 through FY2019-20) of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Consultant Tammy Verana presented the update, which includes only level-of-service-related projects $50,000 or greater. The motion to approve passed, with second reading scheduled for February 2nd.
Ord. Ordinance #2016-2070
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2016-2070, Capital Improvements Element Update. (passed)
US-19Florida Department of Economic OpportunityFlorida Department of TransportationPasco CountyPasco County Public SchoolsVerana ConsultingDavisMrs. SpearsTammy Verana2030 Comprehensive PlanCapital Improvements ElementFive-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements FY2015-16 through FY2019-20Land Development Review Board recommendation (Dec 17)Ordinance 2016-2070Recreation Center project ($2.7M)Table CIE-2▶ Jump to 21:07 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:21:07] The next item is first reading of Ordinance 2016-2070, Capital Improvement Element Update. [00:21:13] An Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, amending the Capital Improvement [00:21:17] Elements of the City of New Port Richey Comprehensive Plan by updating the five-year schedule of [00:21:21] capital improvements for fiscal year 2015-2016 through fiscal year 2019-2020, providing [00:21:29] for severability and providing an effective date. [00:21:32] And Mrs. Spears is prepared to have Mrs. Verana present this agenda item. [00:21:39] Good evening. [00:21:45] Tammy Verana, Verana Consulting, Safety Harbor, Florida. [00:21:49] We're here on her birthday. [00:21:51] For my birthday. [00:21:53] Her sister lives here. [00:21:58] Well, in the area. [00:22:00] So we're discussing tonight the annual update of the five-year schedule of capital improvements [00:22:05] which is part of the capital improvements element of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. [00:22:13] So the capital improvements element, I should wear my glasses, is to ensure that level of [00:22:19] service standards for your required public facilities and services are achieved and maintained. [00:22:24] They identify funding and timing of capital projects. [00:22:30] It identifies other agency projects such as the Florida Department of Transportation, [00:22:36] Pasco County, and Pasco County Public Schools. [00:22:39] And the requirement is to update the capital improvements element schedule of capital improvements [00:22:46] annually per state requirements and to notify the Department of Economic Opportunity of [00:22:51] that update. [00:22:52] It does not require a full-blown plan amendment, but it does require adoption by ordinance, [00:22:57] which requires the two meetings. [00:23:00] So the five-year schedule of capital improvements can be distinguished from the capital improvements program. [00:23:07] It does include projects from the City's CIP as well as those other agencies if they have projects included [00:23:14] that affect New Port Richey. [00:23:16] But they are level of service related. [00:23:18] So it's a subset of what's in your capital improvements program. [00:23:22] The projects that are included are $50,000 in cost or greater, and they're typically non-reoccurring projects, [00:23:31] not maintenance. [00:23:33] So the five-year schedule of capital improvements is called Table CIE-2 in the Comprehensive Plan, [00:23:41] and it includes the type of project. [00:23:45] So it segregates those by types. [00:23:47] You can see transportation at the top. [00:23:49] It includes the project title there in orange. [00:23:53] It shows the allocation of funds by fiscal year and the totals. [00:23:58] And then the revenue sources to the right, the right column. [00:24:02] And then a new addition per the state requirements is to include a priority. [00:24:07] And so that's kind of left up to our own interpretation. [00:24:12] What we did was to look at each one of the projects relative to level of service. [00:24:17] And if a project was related to, say, transportation, we gave it a high priority [00:24:23] because you do have US-19 in town, which is deficient in its level of service. [00:24:29] So anything that you're doing, building sidewalks, making your community more walkable, building trails, [00:24:35] is conceivably taking some trips off the road, and therefore it's helping the situation. [00:24:42] For things like water-related, we included a medium level of priority because, of course, [00:24:48] water is a concern across the state and regionally. [00:24:52] And then everything else was a low. [00:24:55] And then the last column is to indicate whether a project is funded. [00:24:59] All of the projects are funded, with the exception of a few that were partially funded [00:25:04] because they had grants funding in later years that I guess had not been secured. [00:25:09] So those are projected, which is fine. [00:25:12] The prioritization of these projects probably would make more sense if you had some projects [00:25:17] that were listed that were not funded, but you projected to do. [00:25:20] And so that way, you know, you could use that to make your funding decisions. [00:25:23] But that's not the case this year with your capital improvements program. [00:25:28] This is the second page and the third page. [00:25:33] Oh, a little bit larger there on the screen. [00:25:37] So previously, the Land Development Review Board looked at the update at their December 17th meeting [00:25:45] and recommended approval. [00:25:47] The next steps were to take this to City Council for a first and second reading. [00:25:52] That would be tonight and then again on February 2nd. [00:25:55] And then after the second reading, then the Department of Economic Opportunity [00:26:00] would be notified by letter. [00:26:04] That's all I have, so I'm happy to answer any questions. [00:26:07] Questions? [00:26:08] How binding are these? [00:26:14] Well, it's in your comprehensive plan, so you can change it at any time. [00:26:19] You can adopt it. [00:26:20] You can amend it and adopt it. [00:26:23] And then you'll be revisiting this next year. [00:26:25] So if you make different decisions over the summer as to your capital improvements program, [00:26:29] then you can make the necessary changes again December, typically around December, [00:26:36] when this would be adopted. [00:26:41] So if there's something in it that you're not going to proceed with, [00:26:45] then you just simply would update it next year when you have to do this again. [00:26:55] Well, I just want to state that I think the number in here is 2.7 million on the rec center. [00:27:01] We've already gotten to about a million. [00:27:04] I'm not in favor of it at all on the capital improvements, so I'm just stating. [00:27:14] Are you saying the number is not correct in here? [00:27:17] Not in the discussions that we've had here. [00:27:21] It was approved in the budget. [00:27:24] Okay. [00:27:25] Because I have the budget page here. [00:27:27] The 2.7 was approved when it was brought to council. [00:27:31] We asked the city manager to get it down to 1.5, came back at 1.7. [00:27:38] But as you said, by the time it gets spent, whatever that is, [00:27:44] will be in the budget that's coming here, and it will be redone [00:27:48] and it will be restated in November or December of next year going forward, I believe. [00:27:55] So, yes, this schedule of capital improvements follows your adopted CIP. [00:28:02] So the adopted CIP is what we referenced. [00:28:06] We had the help of the finance department with third and fourth set of eyes [00:28:10] to make sure that we got all the numbers correct. [00:28:13] So if you decide that you're going to change the CIP numbers this next year, [00:28:19] then this would follow suit in December. [00:28:26] Yes, so just a question. [00:28:27] So is someone other than us tracking those changes that come up during the course [00:28:32] of the time that we're doing these projects? [00:28:37] So when the city council adopts a new five-year schedule [00:28:41] or five-year capital improvements program next September, say, [00:28:46] that's typically when you do it, right? [00:28:48] Coming September. [00:28:49] This coming, sorry. [00:28:51] This coming. [00:28:52] We're already in 2016. [00:28:54] So at that point, the planning department, the development services department, [00:29:00] development department would take that adopted document [00:29:03] and then roll it into the comprehensive plan. [00:29:07] So it's not proposing anything new. [00:29:10] It's just simply reflecting anything from your capital improvements program [00:29:15] that's level of service related, $50,000 or greater, [00:29:20] and is a nonrecurring type of capital cost. [00:29:24] We go through this exercise every year, annually. [00:29:27] So this is the one for 2015-16 that we're preparing tonight. [00:29:32] We'll do it again next year, updated as needed. [00:29:37] I don't have any questions. [00:29:39] Open it up to the public if anyone has any questions or comments. [00:29:44] Seeing none, bring it back to council. [00:29:46] Move for approval. [00:29:47] Do we have a motion? [00:29:48] Second. [00:29:49] And a second to the making? [00:29:50] No, thank you. [00:29:51] Second? [00:29:52] No, thank you. [00:29:53] Deputy Mayor? [00:29:55] The only thing that I'm trying to correlate between the five-year [00:30:00] Capital Improvement Plan, CIP, and in this document, I don't see anything for the fire [00:30:11] station relocation design element. [00:30:22] The projects in the five-year schedule of capital improvements are level of service [00:30:28] related only. [00:30:29] And those are only for the required public facilities and services. [00:30:33] So fire and law enforcement and libraries and things like that are not adopted, they [00:30:39] do not have standards in your comprehensive plan. [00:30:43] So it's only roads and water and sewer and solid waste, parks and rec. [00:30:49] Just trying to make sure, because obviously there's one or two smaller ones, I just want [00:30:53] to make sure that we don't submit it and we've left something off and it has to be [00:30:58] picked up. [00:30:59] Sure. [00:31:00] As I said, so it's level of service elements. [00:31:07] So you have adopted level of service standards in your comprehensive plan. [00:31:12] I understand that, okay. [00:31:15] Right. [00:31:16] If you see anything, of course, bring it to our attention because we'll have another chance [00:31:19] at it for February 2nd. [00:31:22] The parking garage is notable by its absence also, I'm guessing that's the same. [00:31:28] Same reason. [00:31:29] Councilman Davis? [00:31:30] Nothing. [00:31:31] There's no further discussion. [00:31:32] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:31:36] Aye. [00:31:37] Opposed? [00:31:38] Like sign? [00:31:39] Motion passes. [00:31:40] The next item is second reading of ordinance 2016-2071 authorizing issuance of non-ad valorem
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Second Reading, Ordinance 2016-2071: Authorizing Issuance of Non-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue Notes
Council held second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2016-2071 authorizing issuance of non-ad valorem refunding revenue notes not to exceed $12 million (cap $11.5M per bond counsel) to refund the CRA's outstanding 2005A and 2005B notes, maturing August 1, 2031. Bond counsel Dwayne Draper presented the broad debt authorization parameters; a related details resolution with a 1.50 anti-dilution test would follow.
Ord. Ordinance 2016-2071
Bryant & Miller & OliveCity of New Port Richey Community Redevelopment AgencyDwayne Draper1.50 anti-dilution testCommunity Redevelopment Refunding Note Series 2005ACommunity Redevelopment Refunding Note Series 2005BNon-Ad Valorem Refunding Revenue NotesOrdinance 2016-2071▶ Jump to 31:43 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:31:46] refunding revenue. [00:31:47] An ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida authorizing the issuance of non-ad [00:31:52] valorem refunding revenue notes in one or more series in the aggregate principal amounts [00:31:57] of not to exceed $12 million to refund certain outstanding debt of the city of New Port Richey, [00:32:02] Florida Community Redevelopment Agency and paying costs related thereto. [00:32:07] Providing that the notes shall be limited obligations of the city payable from non-ad [00:32:11] valorem revenues budgeted, appropriated, and deposited at provided herein. [00:32:16] Providing for the right securities and remedies for the owners of the notes, providing for [00:32:19] servability, and providing an effective date. [00:32:22] Mr. Mayor, as you know from our discussion earlier this evening at the CRA meeting, this [00:32:30] note will refinance the existing community redevelopment refunding note series 205A and [00:32:36] 205B. [00:32:37] And did you want to start Mr. Draper? [00:32:42] Sure. [00:32:43] Sure. [00:32:44] My name is Dwayne Draper at Bryant & Miller & Olive serving as your bond counsel. [00:32:49] The purpose of the ordinance is that debt authorization pursuant to your charter must [00:32:54] be done by ordinance. [00:32:56] So this sets the broad parameters. [00:32:59] In a few minutes we'll talk about the details resolution which would be adopted presuming [00:33:04] that you enact this ordinance following a public hearing. [00:33:08] The basics are not to exceed $11.5 million debt maturing on August 1st, 2031 and secured [00:33:15] by a covenant to budget an appropriate legally available non-advalorem revenues consistent [00:33:19] with your financial advisor's earlier presentation at the CRA meeting. [00:33:24] If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them. [00:33:27] Questions? [00:33:28] Yeah, the only thing, this refinance, there's no, it doesn't preclude that we could go borrow [00:33:38] additional funds. [00:33:39] It doesn't have any caveats like the old note did because obviously that was what was [00:33:47] secured differently, just trying to make sure that if there are, if it's not this counsel [00:33:54] it may be one in the future that decides that they want to, in debt, whether it be part [00:34:02] of the savings off of this one or because of economic development projects that we do [00:34:10] or TIF funding that we have to, or requirements from negotiations or economic deals that we [00:34:19] do, this does not preclude us from being able to borrow those additional. [00:34:26] This ordinance has no such limitations. [00:34:28] The details resolution, which we'll be considering later, has what's called an anti-dilution [00:34:35] test. [00:34:36] That anti-dilution test, your financial advisor will provide some more details with regard, [00:34:42] but in essence it's a 1.50 net anti-dilution test. [00:34:48] It gets measured at borrowing moments of the future, so to the extent that you wanted to [00:34:53] do some additional financing, that would be the only thing that limits you and to give
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First Reading, Ordinance #2015-2075: Downtown District Uses Regulating Convenience Stores
approvedFirst reading of Ordinance #2015-2075, a housekeeping item amending the land development code to add a definition for convenience stores and prohibit them as a use in the downtown zoning district. Staff explained convenience stores detract from downtown retail; existing convenience stores would become non-conforming uses. The motion passed on voice vote.
Ord. Ordinance #2015-2075
- motion:Move for approval of first reading of Ordinance #2015-2075 prohibiting convenience stores in the downtown zoning district and adding a definition for convenience stores. (passed)
StarkeyCity Code Section 13-211Land Development Code Section 2.01.00Ordinance #2015-2075Section 7.11.02▶ Jump to 34:59 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:35:00] you some sense of that, your financial advisor will walk you through with where you are on [00:35:04] coverage now and how that relates to what this limitation would be, but that's not contained [00:35:10] in the ordinance in front of you. [00:35:12] Thank you. [00:35:13] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:35:15] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to counsel. [00:35:19] Move for approval. [00:35:20] Second. [00:35:21] Motion and a second to the maker. [00:35:22] No sir. [00:35:23] Nothing. [00:35:24] Second. [00:35:25] Councilman. [00:35:26] Councilman. [00:35:27] Thank you. [00:35:28] Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:35:31] Aye. [00:35:32] Opposed? [00:35:33] Like sign. [00:35:34] Next item is first reading ordinance 2015-2075, downtown district uses regulating convenience [00:35:40] stores. [00:35:41] We have New Port Richey, Florida, amending the land development code, amending section [00:35:45] 2.01.00 definitions, amending section 7.11.02, prohibited uses in the downtown zoning district [00:35:53] to prohibit convenience stores, amending the city code of ordinances, section 13-211 definitions, [00:36:00] providing for severability, providing for codification, and providing for an effective [00:36:05] date. [00:36:06] Mr. Mayor, members of the city council, the staff is presenting this to you this evening [00:36:10] as a housekeeping item. [00:36:12] It's recently come to our attention that we did not have a definition in our land development [00:36:16] review court to cover a convenience store in that we are adding a definition for a convenience [00:36:24] store. [00:36:25] We're also asking that we list as a prohibited use in the downtown zoning district a convenience [00:36:31] store as it tends to detract from other retail purposes in the downtown area. [00:36:37] Thank you. [00:36:38] Open this up for public comment. [00:36:41] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:36:44] Move for approval. [00:36:45] Second. [00:36:46] The maker. [00:36:47] No, a little bit of housekeeping, but obviously we've worked hard to reconfigure our downtown [00:36:54] and dropping a convenience store right in the middle of it doesn't appear to me to be [00:37:00] an attractive use. [00:37:01] Second. [00:37:02] I would agree wholeheartedly. [00:37:03] Councilman Starkey. [00:37:04] No comments. [00:37:05] Thank you. [00:37:06] Does it affect the one that's already existing? [00:37:09] No, sir. [00:37:10] It does not. [00:37:11] I want to make sure. [00:37:12] Thank you. [00:37:13] Wishful thinking, perhaps. [00:37:14] In order to respond more completely to the question, it would become a non-conforming [00:37:22] use and if the non-conformity ever was suspended, I believe it's a six-month period of time, [00:37:34] then it would not be allowed to be re-established for that purpose. [00:37:39] Any further discussion? [00:37:44] Hearing none. [00:37:45] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:37:47] Aye. [00:37:48] Opposed? [00:37:49] Like sign. [00:37:50] Motion passes. [00:37:51] Next item is public hearing on resolution 2016-03 authorizing uniform method of collection
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Public Hearing, Resolution 2016-03: Authorizing Uniform Method of Collection for Street Assessments
approvedCouncil held a public hearing and adopted Resolution 2016-03 authorizing use of the uniform method of collection (via the county tax collector) for non-ad valorem street paving assessments. Staff explained the change would add approximately $8/month to residential property tax bills and address roughly $115,000 in delinquent and $265,000 in receivable assessments. The motion passed with a correction to typographical errors in the cited Florida statute numbers.
Ord. Resolution 2016-03
- motion:Move for approval of Resolution 2016-03 with corrected Florida statute numbers (197.3631 and 197.3632). (passed)
Pasco County Property AppraiserPasco County Tax CollectorTampa Bay TimesCouncilman DavisCouncilman PhelpsCouncilman StarkeyDebbieJeffMr. AltmanMr. PavlikMr. RiveraChapter 22, Article 5 of the City of New Port Richey Code of OrdinancesFlorida Statutes 197.3631 and 197.3632Local Option Gas TaxResolution 2016-03Uniform Method of Collection for non-ad valorem assessments▶ Jump to 37:55 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:37:56] for street assessments. [00:37:57] The resolution of the city council of the city of New Port Richey, Florida authorizing [00:38:01] the use of the uniform method of collection and enforcement for non-ad valorem annual [00:38:05] assessments for paving improvements as provided for under Chapter 22, Article 5 of the City [00:38:11] of New Port Richey Code of Ordinances and pursuant to the city's home rule powers with [00:38:17] the supplemental authority of sections 197.361 and 197.362 Florida statutes. [00:38:26] Mr. Mayor, members of the city council, Mr. Altman and I have been working on this agenda [00:38:31] item for some time, in large part prompted by the fact that Mr. Rivera presented to us [00:38:38] earlier this year a road improvement project which far exceeds the amount of budget that [00:38:46] we have available to tend to necessary road improvements. [00:38:50] And secondarily, because of the historical method of collecting funds to finance road [00:38:59] improvements has been ineffective in the city. [00:39:02] I'm going to let Mr. Altman begin by outlining our proposal and then we'll talk to you about [00:39:07] some of the specifics if you determined it appropriate to authorize us to go forward [00:39:15] with the uniform method of collection for street assessment projects. [00:39:20] Mr. Altman. [00:39:22] Thank you. [00:39:23] Good evening, Mayor, members of council. [00:39:27] First and foremost, this resolution tonight had to be preceded by four weekly advertisements [00:39:36] in the St. Petersburg or the Tampa Bay Times and that has been accomplished and it would [00:39:46] be important today to make sure that a public hearing is called for for anyone who would [00:39:50] have comment on the action before the city council tonight. [00:39:55] The action tonight is to notify the county tax collector and property appraiser of the [00:40:01] city's intent to use the uniform method of collection. [00:40:05] So this, as to the two topics that the city manager mentioned, tonight's action really [00:40:11] addressed the second one, the secondary portion of it, which is the collection method that [00:40:17] the city would use for its assessments. [00:40:19] So the memo, I think, outlines pretty much the issues behind that, had discussions with [00:40:28] the finance director as well regarding the benefits of collecting street assessments [00:40:36] through the tax collector methodology. [00:40:40] Pasco County adopted a resolution similar to this two years ago and they're putting [00:40:46] into effect this year for their street assessment process, which still is more of the traditional [00:40:52] street assessment process, but they too will use the offices of the tax collector to more [00:41:00] fully collect the annual assessments as they come through from that end. [00:41:05] So tonight is a collection method discussion, the desire and the extent to which the city [00:41:13] council would use this method will come up in future meetings when you address the two [00:41:19] point some million dollar street improvements in the current year and the bigger plan. [00:41:26] I think it's... [00:41:27] Yes, go ahead. [00:41:28] Were you finished, Pete? [00:41:29] Yes, ma'am. [00:41:30] All right. [00:41:31] I think it's important to note that in talking about adding road improvements onto tax bills, [00:41:44] we're talking about adding $8 per month to every residential property in the city. [00:41:51] The commercial properties would be assessed at a higher rate, but that's all we're talking [00:41:59] about doing and if you authorized us to do that, we would be able to carry out much further [00:42:05] our road improvement projects. [00:42:08] Thank you. [00:42:09] This is a public hearing and public comment would be appropriate at this time. [00:42:14] Seeing no one come forward, I'll close the public hearing and bring it back to council. [00:42:19] Just a comment. [00:42:20] Thank you for clarifying that. [00:42:21] This man's about $8 a month, but in my opinion, there's more to it than how you explained [00:42:27] it. [00:42:28] Currently, when there's an assessment on, let's say, a given street in a given neighborhood, [00:42:33] only the people on it... [00:42:34] Just clarification for the public. [00:42:36] This is why I'm just pointing this out, I spoke to Debbie about this. [00:42:40] Currently, if there's a road improvement, let's say, in a residential neighborhood, [00:42:46] the people who live on that street are assessed. [00:42:49] Under the current collection method, when I purchased my home, the gentleman that lived [00:42:54] there, if I didn't have a real estate attorney with me, he tried just pushing that off onto [00:42:58] me, but I had a real estate attorney at the title insurance company when we closed, so [00:43:03] he was responsible. [00:43:04] They took that out of the purchase of the home. [00:43:08] At first, I wasn't really understanding why we were having a hard time with collection, [00:43:12] but Debbie had a good point. [00:43:13] There's a lot of preclosures in our city since 2005, and with preclosures, that money just [00:43:18] gets lost, basically. [00:43:20] I work in the insurance industry, and with insurance, we pool risk, and we spread risk. [00:43:25] That's how insurance works. [00:43:26] This is very similar. [00:43:27] As a city, we're just spreading the cost uniformly through every resident of the city. [00:43:32] You may not see an improvement on your street tomorrow, but everyone's chipping in to pay [00:43:36] for these street improvements, and eventually, we'll get you a street if it needs help, but [00:43:40] I think that's the best way to explain it, correct me if I'm wrong. [00:43:44] Thank you. [00:43:45] I'd just like to add a comment. [00:43:48] We have these triplexes in 70-wide sections of street, or 75-wide sections of street, [00:43:56] and they'll all be assessed. [00:43:57] All three of the triplexes will be assessed, and they would not be assessed in that. [00:44:02] They would only be assessed in the frontage on the street itself, so it becomes much more [00:44:06] fair of a program. [00:44:08] Councilwoman? [00:44:09] Well, having lived in the city for almost 40 years, I personally have paid for three [00:44:14] street assessments, and I recall that during the time that all of this was going on, it [00:44:20] becomes very laborious, for lack of a better word, because so much went into it. [00:44:30] Councils had to determine, should we allow 50 percent? [00:44:34] Should we pay some? [00:44:35] Should they pay some? [00:44:36] How much? [00:44:37] Who should do what? [00:44:38] Whether we, as equitable as we try to be, I'm not sure that we ever accomplish that, [00:44:43] but to learn that we have that $265,000 in uncollected, I think, if I'm not mistaken? [00:44:52] $113,000, I think. [00:44:53] About half of the... [00:44:54] Yeah, $115,000 in delinquent and $265,000 approximately receivables on the books. [00:45:00] So what happens to those monies? [00:45:02] We continue to pursue them, we continue to? [00:45:05] They're collected, they're caught at closings, [00:45:07] and if they're not caught at closings, [00:45:08] the owner who buys it is responsible. [00:45:11] So, you know, the councilman using legal services [00:45:15] and title services was able to get the seller [00:45:19] to have to settle it up. [00:45:21] Many people are closing on properties, [00:45:23] but the city will ultimately will collect it, [00:45:26] but it's not equitable, and from a cash flow standpoint, [00:45:29] we need to get that money in [00:45:30] because there's so many needs for the roads. [00:45:33] Well, to add on. [00:45:34] Can you know that, I'm sorry, [00:45:35] the shame of that is that I think that [00:45:37] during the course of time, again, [00:45:38] I personally paid three of them. [00:45:41] I think the city was very fair in the terms. [00:45:45] You know, we didn't sell the house, [00:45:47] we were living in the house, [00:45:48] and so I'm distressed to think that, you know, [00:45:51] people just don't do it because I don't know why. [00:45:55] I said, you know, we paid for three, [00:45:58] and I think that the terms that we create [00:46:01] for the repayment were very fair and affordable, [00:46:05] so I'm disappointed that, I mean, [00:46:07] I'm glad that we've come into a solution [00:46:09] because I think this is, [00:46:10] and I'm pleased that Jeff made that comparative [00:46:16] because that's exactly what it is, you know, [00:46:18] spreading the risk among everyone, [00:46:19] and if it will allow us to then hopefully fast track [00:46:22] and do the kind of street repairs that we need to do [00:46:24] so we're filling in round holes [00:46:26] with round solutions, that would be good, [00:46:31] but I do want to express my disappointment [00:46:34] that, you know, people didn't do what they needed to do. [00:46:37] Councilman Starkey? [00:46:38] I mean, just on her point, [00:46:40] let's say we have someone that's been assessed [00:46:42] that has no plans to move, [00:46:44] and they're going to be there 20 years from now. [00:46:46] There's no kind of collection we can do to get that money [00:46:48] if they just say, sorry, I'm not going to pay you? [00:46:50] Well, we can defer that to Mr. Pavlik. [00:46:53] We have a lien on the property, [00:46:54] and we've imposed an amortization on them. [00:47:01] I'm assuming if they fail to pay [00:47:02] that we have collection methods to the courts. [00:47:05] That's true. [00:47:06] We can go ahead and move to foreclose on our lien [00:47:08] in the same manner that a bank forecloses on a mortgage. [00:47:12] We would file a pleading with the court. [00:47:14] We do have options to pursue. [00:47:18] Many of these liens are under $1,000. [00:47:20] So, I mean, it's just much easier just to get the money. [00:47:24] It's a for-sure thing, [00:47:25] and it doesn't cost the city to collect it. [00:47:30] Councilman Phelps? [00:47:32] Do I understand it's $8 a month or $8, [00:47:35] it's not $8 annually, it's $8 a month. [00:47:38] I'm sorry if I misspoke. [00:47:40] You said a month. [00:47:41] It's $8 per month. [00:47:43] So it's whatever that is, $96 a year. [00:47:48] So I would think that if we are looking to add another fee, [00:47:55] because that's what it is, I don't care how you dress it up, [00:47:58] like your stormwater fee, your light fee. [00:48:01] That's correct. [00:48:03] And this year, once we balance those funds, [00:48:06] I think we ought to look at what the, [00:48:11] the analysis ought to be to lower ad valorem, [00:48:14] so it offsets. [00:48:15] Right. [00:48:17] Because if you're looking at a better way [00:48:19] to finance your improvements, [00:48:23] that obviously comes out of, [00:48:26] a little bit out of ad valorem, [00:48:28] a little bit out of local option gas tax money, [00:48:31] but also it reduces your payment carry costs, [00:48:36] personnel, all those elements. [00:48:38] So I'd recommend to my colleagues [00:48:41] if this is something we look to do now, [00:48:43] and I understand utilizing the tax collector [00:48:47] because everybody's used to seeing his name, [00:48:50] instead of seeing the city of New Port Richey's name [00:48:52] on a bill, they see it every year [00:48:55] for a number of different items. [00:48:58] But I would implore my colleagues that at budget time, [00:49:01] you'd look to see what that fund is [00:49:04] and look at how that would offset ad valorem. [00:49:06] If you don't, then I think it's a disservice to the people. [00:49:10] Because in essence, we've also added the fee [00:49:13] for the trash collections also, [00:49:15] but if you're able to do that, [00:49:19] I think you need to give them some element [00:49:22] of relief or understanding when it comes [00:49:25] to ad valorem, my input. [00:49:28] Councilman Davis. [00:49:29] I just would add to this, [00:49:30] I think I put staff on notice [00:49:33] that I wanted the millage lowered next year. [00:49:37] Goes right along with lower. [00:49:40] My only comment is that I think it would be [00:49:42] a far more equitable to do it this way. [00:49:48] And I've also had the assessment on my street, [00:49:51] but you know, my street's not the only one I drive on. [00:49:55] So I'm getting the advantage when we do some [00:49:57] of those other streets as well. [00:50:00] I think it's fair this way, [00:50:02] and if it simplifies the accounting, [00:50:05] that alone is a good reason to do it. [00:50:07] As far as millage rate reductions are concerned, [00:50:11] I think all of us are looking forward to continuing [00:50:15] as the economy improves and our property values go up [00:50:18] to continue trying to get the millage rate down [00:50:22] where we'd all like to see it. [00:50:26] There's no further discussion. [00:50:27] All those in favor, please signify by saying. [00:50:28] Excuse me, Mr. Mayor. [00:50:29] Yes. [00:50:30] I just need to point out, [00:50:31] in the heading, there's a number of things [00:50:35] in the heading. [00:50:37] There is a typographical error in the statute numbers. [00:50:40] They're both missing a number. [00:50:41] It should read 197.3631, [00:50:45] and the other should read 197.3632. [00:50:50] They were missing the second numbers from the end. [00:50:55] That's all. [00:50:56] Thank you. [00:50:57] A motion, a second on that? [00:50:59] Have you? [00:50:59] In that case, we need a motion and a second [00:51:01] before we can vote on it. [00:51:02] Move for approval with the correct numbers. [00:51:06] Give a motion. [00:51:09] Second. [00:51:10] Second to the maker. [00:51:12] Second. [00:51:13] No, nothing further, thank you. [00:51:15] Any further discussion? [00:51:17] Hearing none, all those in favor, [00:51:18] please signify by saying aye. [00:51:20] Aye. [00:51:21] Opposed, like sign. [00:51:22] Next is resolution number 16, [00:51:25] to 2016-06 and 2016-07, [00:51:29] and amended and resated interlocal agreements. [00:51:33] Resolution number 2016-06, [00:51:37] a resolution of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:51:39] authorizing the issuance of a non-ad valorem [00:51:41] refunding revenue note series 2016 [00:51:44] of the city in the principal amount [00:51:46] of not to exceed $11,500,000 to refund [00:51:49] the city of New Port Richey, Florida [00:51:51] community redevelopment agency, [00:51:55] redevelopment refunding revenue note series 2005A [00:51:58] and redevelopment revenue note series 2005B,
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Resolution No. 2016-06 & 2016-07 and Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreements
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2016-06 approving a limited-obligation note payable from non-ad valorem revenues and authorizing two amended and restated interlocal agreements between the city and the CRA, repealing Resolution 2015-09. Council also adopted Resolution 2016-07 declaring intent to reimburse capital expenditures from proceeds of future tax-exempt financing. A councilmember requested follow-up analysis of the city's remaining borrowing capacity and obligations after the restructuring.
Ord. Resolution No. 2016-06 & 2016-07
- motion:Approve Resolution 2016-06 authorizing a limited-obligation note and two amended and restated interlocal agreements with the CRA, repealing Resolution 2015-09. (passed)
- motion:Approve Resolution 2016-07 declaring intent to reimburse capital expenditures with proceeds of a future tax-exempt financing. (passed)
- direction:Council requested further analysis of the city's remaining debt capacity and obligations following the restructuring savings, particularly as related to economic development. (none)
Community Redevelopment AgencyMr. DraperMs. FeeseAmended and Restated Interlocal AgreementsNon-ad valorem revenue noteResolution 2015-09Resolution 2016-06Resolution 2016-07Tax-exempt financing reimbursement▶ Jump to 52:02 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:52:02] and paying costs related thereto, [00:52:04] providing that the note shall be a limited obligation [00:52:08] of the city, payable from non-ad valorem revenues [00:52:11] budgeted, appropriated and deposited as provided herein, [00:52:15] providing for the right securities and remedies [00:52:17] for the owners of the note, [00:52:19] approving the form and authorizing the execution [00:52:22] of two separate amended and restated interlocal agreements [00:52:25] between the city and the community redevelopment agency [00:52:28] making certain covenants and agreements [00:52:30] in connection therewith, [00:52:31] repealing resolution number 2015-09 [00:52:35] and providing for an effective date. [00:52:39] Open this up for public comment. [00:52:42] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:52:46] Move for approval. [00:52:48] Do we have a motion? [00:52:49] Second. [00:52:49] Second to the maker. [00:52:53] My only point is that with the amendments [00:52:57] and the cost savings, [00:53:00] I think it would be an exercise [00:53:03] that we ought to look at further [00:53:06] to see what are other further obligations [00:53:09] that we've created for ourselves [00:53:11] and what the savings that have been generated, [00:53:16] at least know, [00:53:20] at least letting us know what our buying power is [00:53:25] at this new reduce rate, [00:53:27] especially as it relates to economic development [00:53:30] or some other projects we're looking to do [00:53:32] to fast track in this day. [00:53:34] So I know that they've estimated some savings [00:53:39] of three or $400,000 maybe, [00:53:42] or better, we'll only know tomorrow [00:53:44] when they set the rate and they put it in stone, [00:53:48] but I really would like the opportunity to understand that [00:53:53] so as we collectively make those arrangements [00:54:00] and those deals in the future [00:54:02] that we know what our other capabilities are [00:54:05] to make sure that we have our obligations covered. [00:54:09] Thank you. [00:54:10] Second. [00:54:11] Second. [00:54:12] Nothing, any further discussion? [00:54:15] Hearing none, all those in favor, [00:54:16] please signify by saying aye. [00:54:18] Aye. [00:54:19] Opposed, the like sign. [00:54:20] Next is 2016-07. [00:54:22] Resolution of the city of New Port Richey, Florida [00:54:24] establishing its intent to reimburse [00:54:26] certain capital expenditures incurred [00:54:27] in connection with various capital projects [00:54:29] with proceeds of a future tax-exempt financing, [00:54:33] providing certain other matters in connection therewith, [00:54:36] and providing for an effective date. [00:54:38] Open this up for public comment. [00:54:40] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:54:44] Move for approval. [00:54:46] Motion. [00:54:48] Second. [00:54:49] Second to the maker. [00:54:50] Second? [00:54:51] No. [00:54:52] Councilman? [00:54:53] No, thank you. [00:54:54] Deputy Mayor? [00:54:55] No, I'm good. [00:54:57] There's no further discussion, all those in favor, [00:54:59] please signify by saying aye. [00:55:00] Aye. [00:55:01] Opposed, the like sign. [00:55:02] Next is the 2014- [00:55:04] Mayor, I just want to thank Ms. Feese and Mr. Draper, [00:55:10] and I'm sorry, I got your first in line, I apologize. [00:55:14] We appreciate all of your hard work [00:55:16] in helping us restructure that debt, [00:55:19] get the savings that will allow us
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2014/2015 Madison Street Bridge Node/Overlook Rehabilitation Project Close-Out
approvedCouncil approved a final deductive change order of $10,873.50 and final pay request of $64,726.50 to Stable Soils of Florida Inc. for completion of the 2014-2015 Madison Street Bridge Node Repair Project. The project was an emergency repair due to soil erosion behind the nodes causing wall shifting and cap settling, funded by Penny for Pasco 2 tax dollars.
- motion:Approve final deductive change order of $10,873.50 and final pay request of $64,726.50 to Stable Soils of Florida for the Madison Street Bridge Node Repair Project closeout. (passed)
Madison Street BridgeStable Soils of Florida, IncorporatedRivera2014/2015 Madison Street Bridge Node/Overlook Rehabilitation ProjectPenny for Pasco 2▶ Jump to 55:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:55:21] to move some things forward. [00:55:23] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:55:24] And I have the pre-closing on my calendar for Fridays. [00:55:29] Thank you very much. [00:55:30] Next is the 2014-2015 Madison Street Bridge Node [00:55:33] Overlook Rehab Project closeout. [00:55:38] Mr. Rivera, we'll present this agenda item to you. [00:55:40] It is a final deductive change order. [00:55:43] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [00:55:45] This item for council is to consider for approval [00:55:47] the final deductive change order in the amount [00:55:49] of $10,873.50, and the final pay request [00:55:55] in the amount of $64,726.50 from Stable Soils of Florida [00:56:02] Incorporated for the completion of the 14-15 [00:56:06] Madison Street Bridge Node Repair Project. [00:56:09] As you may recall, this project was considered [00:56:11] an emergency due to soil erosion behind the nodes [00:56:15] that caused the walls to shift, [00:56:17] as well as the caps to settle. [00:56:19] The deductive change order was due to using less material [00:56:24] used to stabilize the walls and the non-expenditure [00:56:28] of the owner's contingency. [00:56:30] Funding was identified as penny for PASCO 2 tax dollars, [00:56:34] and staff would recommend approval. [00:56:36] Thank you. [00:56:37] Open it up for public comment. [00:56:39] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:56:41] Move for approval. [00:56:42] Second. [00:56:43] To the maker. [00:56:45] Second. [00:56:46] Councilman. [00:56:47] Thank you. [00:56:48] Councilman. [00:56:50] Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor, [00:56:52] please signify by saying aye. [00:56:54] Aye. [00:56:54] Opposed, like sign. [00:56:55] Next item.
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2014/2015 Recreation & Aquatic Center Water Main Relocation Project Close-Out
approvedCouncil approved the final deductive change order of $79,274.03 and the final pay request of $40,750.94 to Dallas One Construction and Development, LLC for the 2014/2015 Recreation & Aquatic Center water main relocation project. The existing 8-inch water line near the activity pool was abandoned and capped, with a new line installed in the green space; the project came in under budget without using the owner's contingency.
- motion:Approve the final deductive change order ($79,274.03) and final pay request ($40,750.94) to Dallas One Construction and Development, LLC for the 14/15 Recreation & Aquatic Center water main relocation. (passed)
Dallas One Construction and Development, LLC2014/2015 Recreation & Aquatic Center Water Main Relocation ProjectWater and sewer construction revenue funds▶ Jump to 56:58 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:56:59] Can we take a just five minute quick break, please? [00:57:01] I just had not one, but two requests for, [00:57:04] let's make it a 10 minute break. [00:57:06] We'll be back. [00:57:06] Make it five, please. [00:57:07] Make it five? [00:57:08] Yes. [00:57:09] Okay, five then. [00:57:10] Make it three, thank you. [00:57:12] Let's get back here sometime between 12 to 8.15 and 8.20. [00:57:18] Water main relocation project. [00:57:20] Thank you, this is the final deductive change order [00:57:23] in the amount of $79,274.03, [00:57:28] and the final pay request in the amount of $40,750.94 [00:57:34] from Dallas One Construction and Development, LLC, [00:57:38] for the completion of the 1415 Recreation [00:57:41] Aquatic Center water main relocation. [00:57:44] As you may recall, subsequent to staff's review [00:57:48] of the proposed fitness center expansion project, [00:57:52] it was determined that the existing eight inch water line [00:57:55] was near the south end of the building, [00:57:57] underneath the courtyard, and then up against, [00:58:01] real close to the activity pool. [00:58:04] With the completion of this project, [00:58:06] the existing eight inch water line was abandoned and capped. [00:58:10] The new water line was installed in the green space [00:58:13] outside the court area, and the deductive change order [00:58:17] was the result of field adjustments [00:58:18] to the miscellaneous road materials, [00:58:21] to where we didn't use as much [00:58:23] as we thought we were going to, [00:58:25] and we didn't spend the owner's contingency fund. [00:58:29] This project was funded with water [00:58:32] and sewer construction revenue funds, [00:58:34] and the approval of the deductive change order [00:58:36] and the final pay request is recommended. [00:58:39] Thank you, I'll open it up for public comment. [00:58:42] Seeing no one, come forward, bring it back to council. [00:58:44] Move for approval. [00:58:46] We have a motion. [00:58:47] Second to the maker. [00:58:50] Pretty substantial savings, thank you very much. [00:58:53] Second. [00:58:54] Thank you. [00:58:55] Councilman? [00:58:57] Councilman? [00:58:58] Nothing. [00:59:00] There's no further discussion, all those in favor, [00:59:01] please signify by saying aye. [00:59:03] Aye. [00:59:04] Opposed, like sign.
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Proposal from The Sports Facilities Advisory & The Sports Facilities Management RE: Recreation & Aquatic Center Expansion Project
discussedCouncil considered a $21,500 proposal from Sports Facilities Advisory & Sports Facilities Management to perform a market study, facility/operations audit, and pro forma for the Recreation & Aquatic Center expansion project. Before discussing that proposal, Deputy Mayor Phillips made an emergency motion to move forward immediately with purchasing previously-budgeted $300,000 in recreation equipment, which passed unanimously. Discussion of the SFA/SFM proposal continued with extensive Q&A of representative Jack Adams.
- motion:Move forward immediately with purchasing the previously-budgeted $300,000 of recreation equipment for the Recreation & Aquatic Center. (passed)
Sports Facilities AdvisorySports Facilities ManagementBill PhillipsDavisJack AdamsMs. MannsMs. Smith$21,500 proposal for market study/operations audit/pro forma$300,000 recreation equipment budget2012 market study (prior Colorado firm)Five-year capital improvement plan (competition/Olympic pool)Recreation & Aquatic Center Expansion Project▶ Jump to 59:06 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:59:06] Next item is proposal from the Sports Facilities Advisory [00:59:10] and Sports Facilities Management [00:59:11] RE Recreation Aquatic Center Expansion Project. [00:59:16] Mr. Mayor, we have Mr. Jack Adams [00:59:19] in attendance this evening, [00:59:21] representing the Sports Facility Management Group. [00:59:26] They have been in discussions with the staff [00:59:30] in relationship to the possibility [00:59:33] of conducting a market study, [00:59:34] a facility and operations audit, [00:59:36] and a performa related to the potential expansion project [00:59:41] at the Recreation Aquatic Center. [00:59:44] The proposal from them to perform the work [00:59:49] is in the amount of $21,500. [00:59:54] If the request is approved by you [00:59:57] and you authorize me to enter into a contract with them, [01:00:00] They have agreed to complete the work [01:00:02] within a four to six week time period [01:00:06] from contract execution. [01:00:11] The sports facility advisory group [01:00:14] comes to us with a considerable amount of experiencing [01:00:17] and forecasting and effective planning [01:00:19] of recreational facilities. [01:00:21] And we think it's a good time to bring them on board [01:00:26] to compliment the architectural work [01:00:28] that's been done to date on the proposed project. [01:00:31] Thank you. [01:00:32] Open up for public comment. [01:00:35] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:00:37] Mr. Mayor, I'd like to call an emergency item first, please. [01:00:41] Okay. [01:00:42] If I could get a second. [01:00:47] You need a second? [01:00:48] I'm sorry, Bill, I didn't hear what you just said. [01:00:50] Yeah, I'd like to call an emergency item [01:00:52] with regards to the recreation center. [01:00:57] Do we have a second? [01:00:58] I mean, you have to vote for it, [01:00:59] just means you give me a chance to get the floor. [01:01:00] Well, then I second. [01:01:02] In that case, go ahead. [01:01:05] To save, as we go into this and as we discuss this, [01:01:10] first and foremost, we budgeted $300,000 [01:01:14] for brand new recreation equipment. [01:01:16] And to date, we haven't, [01:01:19] we're only bringing in a couple of pieces, [01:01:23] from my understanding. [01:01:25] My motion would be is that we move forward [01:01:31] to bring that $300,000 of equipment on today, [01:01:34] because I think we're hindering [01:01:36] the ability to market the center. [01:01:38] I'd also don't want them to come back and tell me, [01:01:41] one of their first number two or three items is, [01:01:44] you need to buy new equipment. [01:01:46] Because I think we already identified that in our budget. [01:01:48] So I find it interesting that we're gonna ask them [01:01:52] to tell us something, and we already know [01:01:54] what number one or number two might be. [01:01:57] But for mine, we've delayed ourselves a bit [01:02:01] with the conversation of this report of doing this. [01:02:06] And I just think, no matter what we do, [01:02:09] we have to have the equipment. [01:02:11] And we've already identified that in the budget. [01:02:15] And I was hoping that it would already have been ordered [01:02:18] and here today, so that it was already in the public view. [01:02:24] With that, I appreciate the second. [01:02:27] Okay. [01:02:29] So is this something separate we're gonna be voting on? [01:02:31] Go ahead and get the equipment in, [01:02:32] then we'll talk about what's on the table [01:02:35] prior to that emergency. [01:02:38] I agree, yeah, let's get the equipment in. [01:02:40] I don't consider equipment expansion. [01:02:42] So we need equipment, let's get it in. [01:02:43] And then this rec center has been a very touchy item. [01:02:45] So I'd like to see some detailed discussion [01:02:48] on the next item, so I'm good with it. [01:02:51] I think, to Mr. Phillips' point, [01:02:55] we have actually already approved the purchase of that. [01:02:59] So tonight, we're just, so this would be saying, [01:03:03] let's move forward on that. [01:03:04] Makes perfect sense. [01:03:07] Would the purchase of that equipment preclude [01:03:11] anything that we're doing right now? [01:03:13] I don't think so, because if I'm not mistaken, [01:03:16] I think one of the first things that we wanted to do [01:03:19] is enhance the equipment, whether we moved it [01:03:25] to the front of the building or not. [01:03:26] So, you know, makes sense. [01:03:29] Councilman Davis. [01:03:31] This whole process is, the easiest way to say it [01:03:36] is the cart before the horse. [01:03:38] This is another prime example of trying to put [01:03:40] this amendment, or this, what do they call it, [01:03:46] sports facilities group in there in the middle [01:03:48] of where we've got mess going on as it is. [01:03:51] So if we don't have equipment, I've already dealt [01:03:53] with the sports facilities, sports facility organization, [01:03:58] and we'll get into that some more, [01:04:00] but this is not an organized way to do anything. [01:04:04] So if we've gone ahead and bought equipment [01:04:07] and we haven't put it in there, it's a prime example [01:04:09] of what I said about building this place. [01:04:12] Hey, put the equipment in there, pack the place, [01:04:15] and then come talk to me about building it. [01:04:17] But as far as the item that we were voting on, [01:04:21] you did call for a market study, did you not? [01:04:23] We already have a market study. [01:04:26] I thought that's what we're approving here. [01:04:27] In 2012, we had a market study. [01:04:29] But earlier, meetings ago, you said, [01:04:32] you asked, correct me if I'm wrong, [01:04:34] but you asked for a market study. [01:04:35] A business plan and a performer, not a market study. [01:04:40] Let's, before we get the slide off on that, [01:04:44] let's open this up for public comment [01:04:48] on the equipment purchase. [01:04:52] Seeing no one come forward, [01:04:53] I'm gonna bring it back to council. [01:04:55] I, go ahead. [01:04:56] But I just have a question, Ms. Smith. [01:04:59] What is your Parks and Recreation Department, [01:05:02] not department, but Parks and Recreation Board, [01:05:04] suggest about the equipment that we've approved it? [01:05:11] We haven't, they haven't actually made selections [01:05:15] of the specific equipment, [01:05:16] because that wouldn't be their role to do that. [01:05:18] But they have seen our recommendations [01:05:20] for different pieces of equipment. [01:05:22] And what I've heard from that board [01:05:24] is that they're favorable about it. [01:05:26] And we have the funding, [01:05:28] we've just been kind of in a holding pattern [01:05:29] to see what the pleasure of council was [01:05:32] as far as just replace equipment [01:05:36] or expand the facility and so forth. [01:05:38] But we are ready to go out to bid and make that purchase. [01:05:42] We do have four pieces of equipment [01:05:44] that have already been approved and are being delivered. [01:05:48] We are at the point that our equipment is in such bad shape, [01:05:51] it's probably five years lived out its life expectancy, [01:05:55] five years longer than it should, [01:05:58] that we're having great difficulty [01:05:59] in getting any replacement parts to keep it functioning. [01:06:03] Very good, okay, well I would suggest, [01:06:06] reiterate my first comment, [01:06:08] is that we've already voted to approve and do that, [01:06:11] so purchase it. [01:06:13] Because I don't think whatever we do with the person, [01:06:16] whatever we do with that facility, [01:06:17] we still need to have that equipment replaced. [01:06:20] All right, I think that Ms. Smith's comments [01:06:25] validate what the Deputy Mayor has requested on this, [01:06:28] so I am supportive of his motion. [01:06:32] There's no further discussion on this item. [01:06:34] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:06:37] Aye. Aye. [01:06:38] Opposed, like sign. [01:06:41] Ms. Mann's, I believe, is instructions to please, [01:06:44] with all due haste, let's get that equipment ordered. [01:06:48] Now, back to the motion that was coming up before. [01:06:55] Did I have a motion to second on that one? [01:06:57] No. [01:06:58] We didn't have a presentation or discussion. [01:07:01] We had asked for public comment before [01:07:02] and then brought it back, [01:07:04] so it would be appropriate at this point [01:07:05] to ask for a motion on the item. [01:07:09] Can we talk to the vendor? [01:07:10] Can we ask some questions directly of the vendor? [01:07:14] Because we continue to go around in a circle [01:07:20] of what we're asking for, [01:07:21] so if you could come on down, [01:07:23] we'd love to quiz you a little bit, [01:07:26] because we, and I'm speaking for myself, [01:07:31] and in what we have continued to talk about, [01:07:38] what extent of the information [01:07:41] that you'd be preparing for us would allow for, [01:07:46] or does your information you prepare for us [01:07:51] complete a market study, a business plan, [01:07:56] a, I won't be cavalier about it, [01:08:01] but we've been struggling as a group, [01:08:05] and Mr. Davis, Chopper, for quite a while, [01:08:09] on wanting to see, and some of us were here in 12 [01:08:14] when we got the report from the group from Colorado, [01:08:19] which helped us raise some of our fees [01:08:22] because they were lower. [01:08:24] We always go back to the, [01:08:26] we spend a lot of time in ancient history [01:08:29] about what we built and how it was built, [01:08:33] and what it doesn't have instead of what it does have [01:08:36] in the incremental improvements, [01:08:38] so can you describe from your report [01:08:45] what would be delivered to us? [01:08:47] I'm sorry, Mr. Mayor, those are my questions. [01:08:50] I think that does come up in his, your proposal here. [01:08:55] You have step one, step two, step three? [01:08:57] Yes, sir. [01:08:58] What are your questions on that? [01:09:00] Instead of him repeating himself. [01:09:01] Because I want to hear from him. [01:09:03] I'd love to hear from him because when it comes back, [01:09:08] I want to make sure exactly what it is [01:09:10] that we're going to receive, [01:09:12] because to be honest with you, I saw the 12 one. [01:09:15] It was done by a group in Colorado, fine company, [01:09:19] but once again, I've always said, [01:09:21] I don't need somebody from Colorado [01:09:23] telling me how to operate something in Florida, [01:09:25] or in New Port Richey, Florida, [01:09:28] on something that was built 10, 11 years ago, [01:09:32] those kind of things, so I just want, [01:09:35] I want you to sell me. [01:09:36] I want you to tell me what it is. [01:09:38] I don't want your paper to sell me. [01:09:40] I want you to sell me. [01:09:42] So if Mr. Davis wants to understand what I want, [01:09:44] that's what I'm looking for. [01:09:47] So my name is Jack Adams. [01:09:48] I work for Sports Facilities Management. [01:09:49] We're out of Clearwater, Florida, not Colorado. [01:09:52] It is not my birthday, so I have all the time you need. [01:09:55] I work for the management side of our company, [01:09:58] so my role is to operate facilities around the country, [01:10:02] including parks and rec facilities, [01:10:05] and also sports tourism, and just private facilities. [01:10:08] This particular proposal is a study [01:10:11] that we would provide to optimize the operation. [01:10:13] So we would look for opportunities to drive revenue, [01:10:16] to drive customer service for your folks, [01:10:22] and the other thing we would do is look for things [01:10:23] that could be just run more efficiently to control costs. [01:10:26] That would be your optimization study. [01:10:28] And then, of course, we would look for an opportunity, [01:10:32] which would be part of your market study [01:10:34] that we would do as well, [01:10:35] for the best enhancements at the lowest cost, [01:10:38] and we would also study your expansion. [01:10:40] So there are things we do in our study, [01:10:42] like look at sports participation rates in the area, [01:10:45] measure those, measure those against your demographics, [01:10:48] which are related to your drive times and so forth. [01:10:51] So we would be able to come out with what you should expect [01:10:54] if it was run in an optimal way, not by us, by you, [01:10:58] to what you should expect in terms of participation. [01:11:01] So if you were, for example, planning on building [01:11:03] a second indoor turf field in an area [01:11:06] that just didn't have the people to support it, [01:11:08] we would advise you against that and share with you [01:11:11] that there was lots of opportunity for indoor courts. [01:11:14] So that's the kind of thing we would speak to, [01:11:17] existing operation and opportunity. [01:11:20] And one caveat that wasn't in here, Ms. Manns, [01:11:24] is in our five-year budget, [01:11:27] our five-year capital improvement plan, [01:11:30] we do have earmarked dollar, [01:11:31] or we have earmarked in the plan to build in a, [01:11:38] and I don't know what the proper phrase is, [01:11:40] if it's an Olympic-sized pool, [01:11:42] or if it's a competition pool, [01:11:45] one of the caveats in your proposal, [01:11:47] and if that costs another $500, [01:11:50] I'd love to see that dovetailed in [01:11:53] so that as a council person, [01:11:55] we don't come back to you in three years [01:11:57] and say we're going to do this in two more, [01:11:58] because as you know, by the time you do all that, [01:12:01] two more years is out, [01:12:02] and you're looking to do it in two years, [01:12:04] and what that might drive. [01:12:07] Because we've been told from people all around us [01:12:10] what it could drive, [01:12:13] what it might do, [01:12:13] because it wasn't done before, [01:12:16] and also what comes with that [01:12:18] is requiring additional parking [01:12:20] and additional capital improvements [01:12:23] over and above just the minimalized items [01:12:27] that you're looking at. [01:12:28] But I'd love to see that at least addressed somewhere [01:12:32] in your optimization, your operational, [01:12:35] and I presume that would have revenue, [01:12:38] so that to me dictates some part of elements [01:12:43] of a business plan or a plan, [01:12:46] or that would allow you to market yourself [01:12:49] to all those elements, [01:12:50] so I believe that what you would bring back [01:12:53] is some of the main core items that we need today, [01:12:57] not 2012 when the economy was totally different [01:13:01] and the dynamics of New Port Richey [01:13:03] were a little bit different, [01:13:05] but then you could also offer some other helpful hints [01:13:09] from things you've done across the state. [01:13:11] Absolutely. [01:13:13] Yeah, if I might say though, [01:13:14] I am not in agreement with Mr. Phillips' suggestion [01:13:18] that that be $500 more. [01:13:20] I think that should be included in that 22-5 [01:13:23] because I wouldn't approve this unless that was in there [01:13:27] because I am one of the people that is contending [01:13:30] that the $90,000 that we saved when we built this building, [01:13:34] you know, when we spent $14 million [01:13:36] and we saved $90,000 not to put that lane in, [01:13:39] I do believe that there is an opportunity [01:13:42] for us to create revenue for that [01:13:44] by having a competition lane, [01:13:46] so I definitely would want to see [01:13:49] that included in your conversation. [01:13:52] I took his meaning, and of course it would be. [01:13:54] One of the things that's special about our firm [01:13:56] is that my firm exists, that we manage these facilities, [01:14:00] so when we produce these performance, [01:14:02] often an entity, and it's sometimes private [01:14:05] and sometimes public, will ask us to manage it, [01:14:07] and we have to go hit those numbers, [01:14:09] so a lot of the folks that you talk to [01:14:11] will be able to put numbers on paper. [01:14:13] That's not as hard as having to live up to them, [01:14:15] so I'd encourage you if you do have questions [01:14:17] about the veracity of our numbers [01:14:20] or the, I guess, the analysis behind them, [01:14:25] you know, we can provide you with plenty of references [01:14:27] that will show you that we're out there hitting them [01:14:29] on a daily basis, and in fact, it's on me to get that done, [01:14:33] so I take them very seriously, [01:14:34] and I take our analysis very seriously. [01:14:35] And I also would just like to insert [01:14:37] that I want to be pleasantly surprised [01:14:41] to not read something that is regurgitated [01:14:43] from that 2012 analysis, so I'm keen to see, [01:14:49] if we do approve this, that, you know, [01:14:52] from today, what's happened in, you know, [01:14:54] the sport world, the gym world, you know, [01:14:57] there seems like everyone and their brother [01:15:00] is now a gym rat. [01:15:01] And we want to make sure that all those folks that [01:15:05] have exited out of our gymnasium, [01:15:07] how we can get them back and optimize that, [01:15:10] if indeed that's what you do. [01:15:13] We will definitely have current sports participation [01:15:16] and fitness participation trends and happenings in mind [01:15:20] when we do your study. [01:15:22] And we would not rely on somebody else's. [01:15:24] We wouldn't trust that unless it was our own analysis. [01:15:29] So you might come back and say, you know what? [01:15:32] I don't think you need a larger fitness center. [01:15:34] I don't think you need daycare. [01:15:35] You might say, I think you have a service issue. [01:15:39] I think the way that the whole rec center is basically [01:15:42] conducted on a daily day-to-day basis [01:15:46] is not a very friendly atmosphere compared [01:15:48] to competition, other gyms, the gyms and what. [01:15:52] My thing is, we have this huge facility, [01:15:56] and we're not even close to maximizing its potential. [01:15:59] Councilman Davis is very adamant that he [01:16:01] doesn't think we need to put money into it. [01:16:04] But we have to do something, whether it's [01:16:05] the way it's operated on a daily basis, [01:16:09] or we need a larger, like I said, workout facility. [01:16:13] We're lacking daycare. [01:16:14] I think that's kind of what you're here to do, [01:16:16] to tell us what we need to maximize [01:16:20] the potential of this huge, huge, very, very expensive [01:16:23] entity that we have, facility that we have. [01:16:26] And we're up here just going round and round and arguing, [01:16:30] do we spend the money? [01:16:31] Do we not spend the money? [01:16:32] I mean, like I said, this sounds like a business plan to me. [01:16:36] It sounds like a study of an existing facility [01:16:39] and then recommendations on how to maximize its potential, [01:16:41] which, once again, I thought that's [01:16:43] what Councilman Davis asked for before we invest money. [01:16:46] So this might save us $1.7 million. [01:16:47] He might come back and say, no, you don't need to expand. [01:16:50] You need to do this. [01:16:51] You need to market it this way. [01:16:53] You need to hire these people to run your facility like this. [01:16:57] So I'm in favor of it. [01:16:59] This could save us a lot of money by doing an expansion. [01:17:02] I'm an insurance agent. [01:17:03] I'm not an expert. [01:17:04] You're an expert at what you do. [01:17:06] So I like what I hear. [01:17:09] It's really both. [01:17:10] It is an optimization study. [01:17:12] It is an audit of the existing operation. [01:17:14] It will tell you things like you need more daycare, [01:17:17] and then there would be more room for families [01:17:20] to come in for group fitness. [01:17:22] It might tell you that you don't have enough cardio equipment [01:17:25] to support that part of your clientele [01:17:28] while you have extensive free weights, for example. [01:17:31] That's in your fitness center. [01:17:32] But it is a business plan. [01:17:34] The performa is a business plan. [01:17:35] It's a study that, in a really, really granular way, [01:17:39] will tell you, not subjectively, but objectively, [01:17:42] based on what your opportunity is, what you can perform at [01:17:46] from a top and bottom line perspective. [01:17:49] And from that performa, when you then go on to operate, [01:17:53] that drives your budget. [01:17:54] Your budget drives your marketing plan. [01:17:56] Your marketing plan needs to be right-sized [01:17:58] for your operation. [01:17:59] If you don't market, you won't see the same return. [01:18:02] And that plan turns into a timeline, a checklist, [01:18:06] an operation, and another analysis. [01:18:11] Councilman Davis. [01:18:13] Have you got a facility locally here? [01:18:16] In the Tampa Bay area? [01:18:18] Not in the Tampa Bay area. [01:18:19] We have studied at Oldsmar. [01:18:21] We've studied in Clearwater. [01:18:23] We've done studies. [01:18:23] We do not operate a facility locally. [01:18:26] Can you give me references? [01:18:29] We'll absolutely provide this. [01:18:31] References locally, because I'd like [01:18:32] to go look at their reports. [01:18:33] I have your report. [01:18:34] And I was very familiar with your report with the county. [01:18:37] Absolutely. [01:18:39] And didn't you reach out to some citizens [01:18:41] and make some phone calls and talk to people? [01:18:44] Is that correct? [01:18:45] I don't know. [01:18:48] I apologize. [01:18:49] I'm not part of our sales department, [01:18:51] so I'm not sure exactly what we did [01:18:52] in preparing the presentation. [01:18:54] I can tell you what our operation does and is like. [01:18:56] And I know who we work with. [01:18:59] How do you reach out to the citizens? [01:19:03] Are you asking once we go to work on our study? [01:19:07] We have a stakeholders meeting called a business development [01:19:09] planning session. [01:19:10] We'll do a BDPS. [01:19:11] We'll ask people to come who have various interests [01:19:14] in the facility. [01:19:15] And this is mostly in the planning phase [01:19:18] and the optimization phase. [01:19:19] It's a lot more of your existing stakeholders. [01:19:21] And then from that, who we identify might be stakeholders. [01:19:24] But we will interview them. [01:19:28] I'm sure the people that go to the rec center [01:19:30] now are going to be your gym rats, [01:19:32] and they're going to love you. [01:19:33] You're going to get them more equipment. [01:19:34] You're going to get them a nicer place. [01:19:36] But what about the rest of the other 95%, 98% [01:19:39] of the community that doesn't use them? [01:19:41] How are you going to reach out to them and get their input? [01:19:44] We need both. [01:19:45] We need to understand what retains members. [01:19:47] Because one single member retained [01:19:49] doesn't have to go through the entire marketing process. [01:19:52] And then we need to understand how many people. [01:19:54] We have a sophisticated look at this. [01:19:56] It's just metric. [01:19:58] I know that if I sell a membership to a gym member, [01:20:02] the thing that happens right before that [01:20:03] is a tour of the facility. [01:20:05] And I know that we close about 70% of our tours. [01:20:08] So let's call it 2 thirds. [01:20:09] So for every three people that come and tour the facility, [01:20:12] only two will be members. [01:20:13] So if I have a business plan that [01:20:14] calls for 1,000 new members in a year, I need 1,500 tours. [01:20:18] So of my 1,500 tours, I know that I [01:20:20] need a database of about 15,000. [01:20:21] The economics of this community before numbers like that? [01:20:24] I'm sorry? [01:20:25] If you looked at the economics of this community [01:20:27] before you said numbers like that? [01:20:28] We have not begun the study yet. [01:20:29] So we would look at all those things, absolutely. [01:20:32] And so we would determine those. [01:20:33] We have 88% of the elementary schools [01:20:36] are on free or reduced lunches. [01:20:38] We have 630 households that have food stamps in them. [01:20:45] Sure. [01:20:46] That would play into it. [01:20:48] You would need to manage what you [01:20:50] could charge for a membership. [01:20:51] And you may decide as a city or as an entity [01:20:54] that you want to provide, for example, somebody that [01:20:57] can prove that they are on assisted lunch. [01:21:00] They may have a different pricing structure [01:21:01] based on that proof. [01:21:03] So all of those things can go into it. [01:21:05] What you'll want is a budget. [01:21:06] And then you'll decide, we'll produce the budget [01:21:09] in the form of a performa. [01:21:10] You'll decide whether or not that turns into a subsidy [01:21:13] that you want to provide or whether that number is [01:21:15] too big, and you'll make those economic decisions. [01:21:18] We will have, it'll be an Excel file. [01:21:20] So if you say, you know what, a $38 membership, [01:21:23] I'm making that up. [01:21:24] A $38 membership is too much. [01:21:26] Our citizens can only pay $35. [01:21:27] We'll bring that down, and we'll show you [01:21:29] what will happen, not only to the bottom line, [01:21:31] but also to your potential reach, which [01:21:33] would grow because your membership was [01:21:35] a little bit less expensive. [01:21:36] But once we look for that 15,000 person database and so on, [01:21:40] then it just becomes a marketing question. [01:21:42] How many impressions can we have on our message? [01:21:44] Is our message strong? [01:21:45] Does it drive into the website? [01:21:47] Does the website collect email addresses? [01:21:49] And then we know that that's just like a funnel. [01:21:51] Do you understand that we have no interest in hiring [01:21:54] you to run our show? [01:21:55] Yes, absolutely. [01:21:57] We, a fraction. [01:21:58] Kind of disappeared when you found out [01:22:00] you were going to run the show. [01:22:02] Oh, absolutely. [01:22:04] A fraction of the people we study. [01:22:05] In other words, put differently, we manage right now 15 to 18, [01:22:10] depending on what you look at the engagement as, [01:22:12] facilities right now. [01:22:13] We studied over 100 last year. [01:22:15] We don't expect to manage all of them. [01:22:17] We want to be your partner. [01:22:18] And we only advise that we manage them [01:22:20] when it makes sense for the facility involved. [01:22:25] I believe it was just when I got a phone call [01:22:27] and gave my input. [01:22:28] That's why I want to know how far you reach out [01:22:30] and how you choose to call. [01:22:37] Are you talking about for your references? [01:22:39] No, no. [01:22:40] I got a phone call, and they asked me [01:22:43] questions about this study. [01:22:46] I just wondered if you, you said you didn't know anything [01:22:48] about it. [01:22:49] So I'd like you to get back with somehow how I do that. [01:22:51] Absolutely. [01:22:52] I'll get you the answer to that. [01:22:53] I'm sorry, I personally can't answer that right this second. [01:22:55] That's what I meant. [01:22:55] Absolutely, we can get you any answer you need. [01:22:59] Questions, Mr. Starkey? [01:23:00] No, I'm ready to make a motion. [01:23:01] Does anyone else have any questions? [01:23:04] Move for approval. [01:23:05] We have a motion and a second to the mayor. [01:23:07] Once again, I think it makes more sense to hire an expert [01:23:10] to tell us why our facility isn't maximizing its potential [01:23:13] than it does just to invest $1.5 million into an expansion [01:23:17] and hope that's all we needed, because I [01:23:19] think we need more than that. [01:23:20] I think we need to really focus on the operations [01:23:23] of this facility, and I think you're [01:23:24] going to help us do that. [01:23:26] Second. [01:23:27] As you can tell, we're very passionate about this facility [01:23:30] in a lot of ways. [01:23:32] A lot of us that grew up here knew what the old one was like. [01:23:35] We all have our own insights as to what [01:23:39] the finished product is. [01:23:41] And then we basically put it out there. [01:23:44] We've seen it operate. [01:23:45] We all have our own beliefs about what might improve [01:23:48] and what might not. [01:23:50] That's the reason with your expertise. [01:23:51] And I appreciate your honesty to Mr. Davis [01:23:54] here when you said, look, I don't know. [01:23:56] I'm in sales every day, and I find it very refreshing [01:23:59] when somebody says to me, I don't know, [01:24:02] but I'll go find it out for you. [01:24:04] Better than somebody trying to blow smoke up my pant leg. [01:24:07] I mean that sincerely, because a lot of people [01:24:10] try to dance just to get an answer. [01:24:13] It says a lot about you. [01:24:14] It says a lot about your company. [01:24:15] And I look forward to the information [01:24:17] you'll bring back, because I feel [01:24:19] like it'll help us make the right strategic moves [01:24:23] and we'll stop guessing in some ways, [01:24:26] because I really did not care for the 12 report, [01:24:30] and the world has changed a lot since 2012. [01:24:34] Thank you. [01:24:34] Thank you. [01:24:37] Yes, I'm looking forward to the report as well, [01:24:39] and I'm hoping that we will then be able to digest what you say [01:24:42] and come up with an extraordinary plan [01:24:45] for that project. [01:24:47] I'd love you to reach out and talk during this process. [01:24:51] Absolutely. [01:24:53] I'm going to hand you my business card when I walk away. [01:24:56] And I know Councilman Davis is looking at very specific, [01:25:03] and has been outspoken in wanting to see us [01:25:06] do a formal business plan. [01:25:08] I see a lot of pieces of business you're proposing. [01:25:14] I agree with my colleagues. [01:25:15] I'd far rather have a good, solid analysis of where we are [01:25:20] and what it takes to move forward [01:25:22] before we go spend $1.5 million or $1.7 million. [01:25:29] There's no further discussion. [01:25:30] All those in favor of the motion, [01:25:32] please signify by saying aye. [01:25:33] Aye. [01:25:34] Aye. [01:25:34] Opposed? [01:25:35] Like sign. [01:25:36] Motion passes. [01:25:37] Next item is a- [01:25:38] Can we move G up ahead of this one? [01:25:42] Do you have any problems with that? [01:25:44] I think that one's going to be a long one. [01:25:46] That's why, because I'm going to have to leave. [01:25:48] OK. [01:25:48] Then let's move- [01:25:49] Thank you. [01:25:50] We'll move G up. [01:25:55] LED video screens for Sims Park. [01:26:03] Good evening, Mayor and Council. [01:26:05] This item is before you this evening [01:26:07] to request the bid award to Thomas Sines for the design [01:26:12] and installation of the LED video display [01:26:15] boards at Sims Park. [01:26:18] The city posted an RFP regarding this item [01:26:21] and received a number of responses. [01:26:23] I met with those organizations yesterday, [01:26:25] and based on the information available, [01:26:27] ranked them against the city's expectation for installation [01:26:31] and long-term support of this device. [01:26:34] Based on that ranking, Thomas Sines came to the top, [01:26:37] and it is the recommendation to move forward [01:26:40] with an agreement with Thomas Sines, [01:26:43] with the condition that we will still [01:26:45] be negotiating the size dimensions and modifications [01:26:48] of the sign as the city settles on its expectations [01:26:51] for those devices in the park. [01:26:56] Can I just ask a question, and maybe it's- [01:26:59] OK. [01:27:00] Is this just deciding the company [01:27:02] that we're going to deal with at this point? [01:27:04] That's all we're deciding tonight. [01:27:05] And we're not deciding when or where or what or how? [01:27:08] No, we're going to do some mock-ups, a 7 by 10 [01:27:10] and a 7 by 13, and give you the prices associated with it [01:27:14] and bring it back to you to make the decision. [01:27:17] We're going to still- I think at one point, [01:27:19] Jeff and I kind of wanted to see a mock-up at Sims Park. [01:27:23] Yes. [01:27:24] And not a Thomas, a couple thousand dollars, [01:27:28] but maybe Robert's $200 mock-up. [01:27:32] In response to the question, Thomas Sines [01:27:35] has agreed to do the mock-up for free [01:27:38] if they're selected as the preferred contractor.
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LED Video Display Boards for Sims Park
discussedCouncil discussed proposed permanent LED video display boards for Sims Park stage. A motion to approve was made and seconded, but Councilwoman raised significant concerns about cost, aesthetic obstruction, line-of-sight issues, and rapidly evolving technology, suggesting mobile screens funded by event organizers as an alternative. Discussion continued without a final vote shown in this excerpt.
- motion:Motion to approve moving forward with the selected company for the LED video display boards at Sims Park. (none)
Sims ParkMr. DavisMr. StarkeyMs. MannsSteve SherdellThomasLED Video Display Boards for Sims Parkconcert circle▶ Jump to 1:27:40 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:27:41] I had the same question. [01:27:42] In fact, I asked Ms. Manns to walk me back [01:27:44] to the back of the circle so that I could just sort of [01:27:47] envision how big these things were in comparison to the stage [01:27:51] because I have a real hard time visualizing this. [01:27:53] Yeah, and I think that's where it was left. [01:27:55] So really, we're just choosing somebody tonight [01:27:58] to move forward with us and help us with this. [01:28:00] So that we can continue to negotiate the price. [01:28:02] Yeah. [01:28:02] And is this the same company that presented last time? [01:28:04] Yes, sir. [01:28:05] I'm going to open this up for public comment. [01:28:09] Seeing no one coming forward, bring it back to council. [01:28:12] Well, if that's all we're going, then I move for approval. [01:28:14] And I second it. [01:28:15] The maker? [01:28:15] Nothing. [01:28:16] Second? [01:28:17] No, thank you. [01:28:18] Councilwoman? [01:28:20] Yeah, I'm agreeing with us having continued conversation [01:28:23] because I have gotten quite a few concerns [01:28:27] from constituents about it, have a lot more questions [01:28:30] about it, have wavered on my decision to purchase this. [01:28:36] So I'm open to having a conversation. [01:28:39] What's the concern? [01:28:42] Well, there's a couple of concerns. [01:28:44] I'm thinking of the cost in terms of, well, first of all, [01:28:47] I have to say that I have been at the park [01:28:50] and I am just truly impressed with the quality of what [01:28:55] we're doing and the finished product [01:28:57] that we're going to have. [01:28:58] Very excited about looking forward [01:29:00] to next Saturday to see that. [01:29:03] Being in the park and seeing what we've done [01:29:07] and just the idea of permanent screens [01:29:15] being on either side of the stage, [01:29:17] I'm not convinced that that is enhancing [01:29:20] the look of the park. [01:29:22] Also not convinced that this is necessarily an expense [01:29:28] that we should incur as a city, but rather, [01:29:32] if events are wanting to have those, [01:29:37] there are mobile ones that may make more sense [01:29:43] because now we've created a real obstruction. [01:29:46] If you are in the park, in the area behind, [01:29:52] right now, actually, if you're looking at this property, [01:29:55] this picture that we got, so now we've [01:29:58] created some real obstruction. [01:30:00] to the visual of the stage. [01:30:02] And so it almost makes sense for us to have mobile signs [01:30:06] or mobile screens to allow others [01:30:09] to see what's going on there. [01:30:13] The second concern I have is to learn that [01:30:17] the line of vision of where you would be, [01:30:23] does it make sense for you to have those screens [01:30:31] on either side of the stage [01:30:32] when the action is happening right on stage? [01:30:35] It is not the Hollywood Bowl or a bigger venue [01:30:40] where you're not able to see the folks on stage. [01:30:43] And so my concern is, again, [01:30:46] having those screens on either side of the stage [01:30:48] when the stage is right there. [01:30:49] It almost makes better sense for me [01:30:52] that they should possibly be mobile. [01:30:57] My concern is that there are cities that do events, [01:31:01] large events like this that bring in mobile screens [01:31:06] and don't have the expense of the screens. [01:31:10] My other concern is that this technology [01:31:13] is moving so quickly that I just hate to invest [01:31:15] that kind of money when the technology may move faster [01:31:20] than our return on our investment. [01:31:22] And that indeed, if we wanted to assist event organizers [01:31:29] in that, you know, the use of those screens, [01:31:33] perhaps that's the way to go. [01:31:34] However, event coordinators could then help underwrite [01:31:39] the use of the mobile screens by selling advertising on it [01:31:43] or tying it into a sponsorship or whatever. [01:31:45] So I just, those are my concerns. [01:31:49] I appreciate that. [01:31:50] And I'm sure that Mr. Starkey and Mr. Davis [01:31:53] wouldn't mind having Thomas offer us the options [01:31:58] of what mobile is. [01:31:59] I just don't want to be looked at as it's precluding [01:32:03] all these fundraising groups coming in [01:32:05] of worried about losing their signage revenue. [01:32:08] To be honest with you, if those screens were there [01:32:12] and their dynamic advertising images [01:32:15] were up there and rolling, [01:32:16] it's a lot more better than those static vinyl signs [01:32:22] that are there that are here today, gone tomorrow. [01:32:25] And I think it would add dynamics to those different groups [01:32:30] to have their, give maybe another different pool or two [01:32:34] of people that come in to sponsor. [01:32:36] But I appreciate that because I agree with you [01:32:38] with the advent of the technology. [01:32:42] I'm not so worried about the visual lines, [01:32:45] but I would like to check out those other options. [01:32:50] I brought the maps in that somebody did with their drone. [01:32:57] Steve Sherdell dropped those by [01:32:59] and he did some markings on this one, [01:33:01] which I will give to Ms. Manns, [01:33:04] showing distances from the stage to various places. [01:33:08] And the point that Steve made, [01:33:11] and Steve's been involved in a number [01:33:13] of the events out there, [01:33:15] is that if you had a really big event, [01:33:18] you might want to have the sign somewhere [01:33:20] other than right next to the stage [01:33:23] to whip back to the southwest of the concert circle [01:33:28] so that other areas could conceivably have overflow crowds. [01:33:35] He's got some concerns about the life expectancy
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Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between the City of New Port Richey and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Sims Park Improvement Project
discussedCouncil debated Amendment No. 3 to the Kimley-Horn agreement for the Sims Park Improvement Project, specifically regarding installation of large LED/video screens at the park. Members disagreed on the $160,000-$200,000 cost and value, with one member strongly advocating the screens would elevate the park as an event venue and wanting them installed by Chasco, while another wanted to be convinced the money couldn't be better spent elsewhere.
Sims ParkKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.NoccoThomasAmendment No. 3ChascoSims Park Improvement Project▶ Jump to 1:33:41 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:33:41] of the equipment. [01:33:44] Some of that is addressed in the proposal [01:33:47] with the vendor scoring that you've got now. [01:33:52] I share the Councilwoman's concern [01:33:55] about how fast the technology is moving. [01:34:00] I don't plan on going myself, [01:34:03] but I suspect some of you may be going [01:34:06] to Sheriff Noko's fundraiser tomorrow night. [01:34:10] And if you are, there will be one of those big signs there [01:34:13] you can actually see. [01:34:15] And I would encourage my colleagues, [01:34:17] if you're so inclined to go to his fundraiser, [01:34:20] to take a look and report back at the next meeting. [01:34:24] I have no problem seeing what we can move forward, [01:34:27] if we can see what we can come up with [01:34:31] in talking to Thomas. [01:34:33] But I gotta be convinced that this is $160 or $200,000 [01:34:38] that we couldn't spend better somewhere else. [01:34:42] I disagree, I'm sorry. [01:34:44] I think this is gonna bring a dynamic to the park [01:34:46] to allow us to have upper-scale nice venue [01:34:50] for upper-scale nice events, movies in the park. [01:34:53] Technology is constantly gonna be changing. [01:34:55] I see no issues with shutting down the line of sight. [01:35:00] The one on the east side would be in front of the bathroom. [01:35:03] The one on the west side would be in front of a wall [01:35:05] that's already existing there. [01:35:07] To put a screen on the southwest side of the park [01:35:10] for people that can't see the stage [01:35:12] would just do nothing, in my opinion, [01:35:13] but block the river. [01:35:15] I just don't think, I'm gonna point to the swimming pool, [01:35:18] the rec center, I think if you don't put these in, [01:35:21] we're gonna regret it. [01:35:21] There's a lot of people really, really excited about it [01:35:24] that I talk to that have done promotional events like this [01:35:27] and have just convinced me 100% [01:35:29] that this is gonna bring a dynamic to our park [01:35:31] that's gonna separate us from any other venue [01:35:34] to be able to host events. [01:35:35] I would like to have them in by Chasco. [01:35:38] We can make a little bit of money back off them [01:35:42] from advertising during Chasco and other events. [01:35:45] They don't need to be running all day long [01:35:46] like some people have the audacity to question, [01:35:50] like we would do something like that 24 hours a day. [01:35:53] I just think they're needed.
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Bid Award 15-024: Kayak Launch, Frances Avenue Park
This excerpt primarily covers the prior item (Thomas marketing screens) and Amendment #3 to the Kimberley-Horn agreement for Sims Park Improvement. The actual Frances Avenue Park Kayak Launch bid award (15-024) is not discussed in this transcript segment.
- motion:Motion to direct staff to work with Thomas to develop marketing/history information from other placements. (passed)
- motion:Motion to approve Amendment #3 to the agreement between City of New Port Richey and Kimberley-Horn for Sims Park Improvement. (none)
Kimberley-HornThomasBrianBid 15-024 Kayak Launch Frances Avenue ParkKimberley-Horn Amendment #3Sims Park Improvement project▶ Jump to 1:35:55 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:35:55] I think it's gonna just put us, [01:35:58] we're shooting high for downtown. [01:36:01] A month ago, everyone was all excited about it. [01:36:03] I don't want portable screens, technology changes. [01:36:06] I think we need these. [01:36:07] I'm in support of getting them up as soon as possible. [01:36:11] That's where I stand. [01:36:12] Okay, thank you. [01:36:13] Any other comments? [01:36:14] Let's work with Thomas on some of their history [01:36:18] with other places in their marketing, [01:36:20] that wherever they're already placed [01:36:21] and what kind of marketing they're doing. [01:36:23] I'll return that information to you. [01:36:25] Okay. [01:36:27] The motion is to work with Thomas [01:36:30] to see what they can come up with. [01:36:32] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, [01:36:35] please signify by saying aye. [01:36:36] Aye. [01:36:37] Opposed, like sign. [01:36:39] Thank you. [01:36:41] See what you can come up with, Brian. [01:36:44] The next item is amendment number three, [01:36:49] the agreement between City of New Port Richey [01:36:52] and Kimberly Horn for the Sims Park Improvement. [01:36:56] Mr. Mayor, the amendment before you this evening [01:36:59] represents some additional professional services [01:37:02] that have been provided by Kimberly Horn [01:37:05] during the implementation [01:37:06] of the Sims Park Improvement project. [01:37:08] Majority of the work that has been done [01:37:13] was the result of field orders directed by the staff [01:37:17] for the betterment of the project. [01:37:20] The original fee being requested by Kimberly Horn [01:37:24] was in the amount of $44,700. [01:37:28] From the staff's perspective, [01:37:30] there were some things about that proposal [01:37:33] that warranted some additional discussion. [01:37:36] At the conclusion of much discussion, [01:37:39] they agreed to accept an amount of $25,000 [01:37:42] in exchange for the services that have been provided. [01:37:45] We're recommending that you approve amendment number three. [01:37:49] Open it up for public comment. [01:37:51] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:37:54] Move for approval. [01:37:55] We have a motion. [01:37:57] Second. [01:37:58] Deputy Mayor. [01:37:59] For the second. [01:38:01] What does that do to change the percentage
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Bid Award 16-005: City Hall, Library, and Fire Station Exterior Painting Project
approvedCouncil approved the low bid of $45,500 for pressure washing and exterior painting of City Hall, the Library, and Fire Station Number One. Work covers trim, railings, accessories, and exterior hallway ceilings on the city campus.
- motion:Approve the low bid of $45,500 for the City Hall, Library, and Fire Station exterior painting project. (passed)
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[01:38:03] of what their original proposal was, Ms. Mims? [01:38:07] I'm sorry, Mr. Deputy Mayor, [01:38:08] I don't have the response to that question. [01:38:11] I can report back to you, though. [01:38:12] Can you put it in your weekly report, just so I have it? [01:38:14] I just want to. I can. [01:38:15] Because I know we varied that. [01:38:18] We also balanced some things off the recreation center. [01:38:21] I just want to make sure. [01:38:22] I know, I recognize a lot of these field things [01:38:29] and some of them were very tough to get to and all that, [01:38:36] and I appreciate that. [01:38:36] I just want to make sure I know [01:38:38] what the balance is across the board. [01:38:40] Yes, sir, Mr. Deputy Mayor. [01:38:46] We have a motion and a second. [01:38:49] Any further discussion? [01:38:51] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:38:53] Aye. [01:38:54] Opposed, like sign. [01:38:55] Next item is bid award 15-024 kayak launch, [01:38:58] Francis Avenue. [01:39:01] Mrs. Smith, you've been so quiet tonight. [01:39:04] Thank you so much. [01:39:05] The request before city council is to approve [01:39:08] the bid award for the construction of a kayak launch [01:39:11] and also to approve the quote for ADA parking spaces [01:39:15] with a connector sidewalk to the kayak launch [01:39:18] at Francis Avenue Park. [01:39:20] The launch was approved in the, [01:39:22] the kayak launch was approved [01:39:23] in the capital improvement plan for Francis Avenue Park. [01:39:26] Plans were, engineer plans were received [01:39:29] and bids were submitted and three firms did submit a bid. [01:39:34] American Marine Contractors was the lowest bid received [01:39:37] in the amount of $43,028. [01:39:40] The second portion of this project would also be [01:39:42] to construct two ADA parking spaces [01:39:45] with a connector sidewalk to be able to access the launch. [01:39:50] Quotes were received from three different companies [01:39:53] for this project with Dan Rouse Residential Contractors [01:39:56] being the lowest quote in the amount of $3,800. [01:40:00] The recommendation before city council [01:40:02] is to approve the construction of a kayak launch [01:40:05] at Francis Avenue Park by American Marine Contractors [01:40:09] in the amount of $43,028. [01:40:13] And the further recommendation is to approve [01:40:15] the construction of two ADA parking spaces [01:40:17] with a connector sidewalk to the kayak launch [01:40:21] by Dan Rouse Residential Contractors [01:40:24] in the amount of $3,800. [01:40:27] Funding is available in the capital improvement project [01:40:29] with the entire project cost being $46,828. [01:40:33] Open this up for public comment. [01:40:36] I think no one's come forward to bring it back to council. [01:40:38] Move for approval. [01:40:40] We have a motion to second to the maker. [01:40:43] I think it's gonna be a nice enhancement. [01:40:46] I know Mr. Rouse for a long, long time [01:40:49] and I know the quality of work that he does. [01:40:51] And I just think adding this one here [01:40:56] and then eventually getting the one in the Sims Park [01:41:00] will give us those two access points [01:41:02] to the river that runs through us. [01:41:05] Thank you, Mr. Rouse. [01:41:06] Thank you, to the second. [01:41:08] Yeah, I'm disappointed that we weren't able [01:41:10] to accomplish that just at Sims Park, [01:41:14] but I do look forward to us, [01:41:16] and I'm glad to know that we are still considering [01:41:19] it. [01:41:22] Councilman Starkey. [01:41:23] Comment, thank you. [01:41:25] Councilman Davis. [01:41:27] The only comment I've got is actually more of a question. [01:41:30] Am I correct, we do have a kayak launch [01:41:33] going in at Sims Park? [01:41:35] It's not gonna be. [01:41:36] It's correct. [01:41:36] It's not gonna be completed, [01:41:37] but it's gonna be completed by the grand opening, [01:41:41] but it is already in process. [01:41:43] It's engineered and in process. [01:41:45] Okay. [01:41:46] Thank you. [01:41:46] I wanted to make sure we didn't have [01:41:49] any misunderstandings on that. [01:41:52] If there's no further discussion, [01:41:54] all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:41:56] Aye. [01:41:57] Opposed, the like sign. [01:41:58] Next item is bid award. [01:42:00] Thank you, Councilman Davis. [01:42:03] Bid award, 1605 City Hall Library [01:42:05] and Fire Station exterior painting project. [01:42:10] Mr. Mayor, the staff has been busy [01:42:14] with some fix-up, clean-up items, [01:42:17] and it has come to our attention [01:42:19] that the exterior of the buildings on the campus here [01:42:23] need to be power-washed and painted. [01:42:27] In that respect, Mr. Rivera solicited competitive bids. [01:42:32] The low bid was submitted in the amount of $45,500. [01:42:36] It includes City Hall, the library, [01:42:38] and the fire station number one, [01:42:41] and we are recommending that you approve the low bid [01:42:46] and allow us to go forward with the necessary repair work. [01:42:50] Mr. Rivera, did I miss anything? [01:42:52] No, ma'am. [01:42:53] Opened up for public comment. [01:42:55] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:42:58] Just have a quick question. [01:43:00] The bulk of this would be for pressure cleaning. [01:43:03] What part of the brick or the brick or the brick [01:43:06] needs to be painted? [01:43:07] I'm thinking of City Hall, Fire Department, and Library. [01:43:12] The pressure washing is for any of the areas [01:43:14] that need to be painted. [01:43:17] Right, but it says pressure cleaning and exterior painting, [01:43:20] but there's minimal painting, no? [01:43:22] The trim and the railings and the accessories [01:43:25] to the campus need attention. [01:43:30] As well as where you have your exterior hallway, ceilings. [01:43:36] Oh, so it's some interior as well? [01:43:38] No, ma'am, it's exterior hallways. [01:43:40] It's under the overhead. [01:43:41] Correct. [01:43:43] Some of those cases, we actually eliminated the skylights [01:43:47] that were in those walkways when we did the roofing project. [01:43:50] Correct. Correct? [01:43:51] Correct. [01:43:52] Okay, move for approval. [01:43:54] Thank you, second? [01:43:56] Yes, second. [01:43:57] Second to the maker. [01:44:00] Give me a sense why you have 45 and you have 200. [01:44:05] I'm just, I'm trying to, I see that big of a spread [01:44:11] and is there some warranty with the work? [01:44:15] Is there some other things? [01:44:16] What can you tell me? [01:44:18] It was all the same. [01:44:20] We believe it's just like a lot of the bids that you have. [01:44:23] Somebody has a heavy workload, [01:44:25] sometimes they're just trying to throw a number in there [01:44:28] and if they get it, they're probably gonna hire [01:44:30] a subcontractor to do the work. [01:44:32] So it's not necessarily anything other than somebody [01:44:35] just trying to throw a number out there. [01:44:37] I agree, I just wanted verification [01:44:40] just for that purpose. [01:44:42] Anything we can do to continue [01:44:43] to make the campus look better? [01:44:46] Second? [01:44:47] No, great. [01:44:49] Councilman Stark? [01:44:50] No comments, thank you. [01:44:52] Please get it started. [01:44:53] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, [01:44:56] please signify by saying aye. [01:44:57] Aye. [01:44:58] Opposed, like sign.
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Three-Minute Report: Police
tabledDue to the late hour, the council deferred the three-minute reports from Police and Economic Development to the next meeting.
- consensus:Defer the three-minute reports from Police and Economic Development to the next meeting. (passed)
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[01:45:00] this man to suggest have given the hour that we defer the three-minute reports [01:45:04] from police and economic development until your next next meeting with that [01:45:09] meet with the approval of my colleagues yes thank you okay in that case we'll go
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Three-Minute Report: Economic Development
tabledCouncil deferred the three-minute reports from police and economic development to the next meeting due to the late hour.
- consensus:Defer the three-minute reports from police and economic development until the next meeting. (passed)
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[01:45:00] this man to suggest have given the hour that we defer the three-minute reports [01:45:04] from police and economic development until your next next meeting with that [01:45:09] meet with the approval of my colleagues yes thank you okay in that case we'll go
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