Council passed Ordinance 2016-2072 allowing restricted personal service uses in commercial zones, approved a $23,897 Hacienda stabilization change order, and retired K-9 Cuda to his handler.
17 items on the agenda · 14 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence for service members.
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[00:00:21] If you could all stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, and remain standing [00:00:25] for a moment of silence in honor of our service men and women at home and abroad. [00:00:31] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, [00:00:35] and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, [00:00:41] with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
The council observed a moment of silence as part of opening procedures.
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[00:00:49] Thank you, you may be seated.
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Approval of the February 16, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes of the February 16, 2016 regular meeting.
- motion:Approve the February 16, 2016 regular City Council meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:54] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the February 16 minutes. [00:00:58] Move for approval. [00:01:00] The maker? [00:01:01] Yes, sir. [00:01:03] There's no further discussion. [00:01:04] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:06] Aye. [00:01:07] Opposed, light sign. [00:01:09] The minutes are approved.
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Swearing-In of Police Officers
Police Chief Bogart and City Clerk Doreen administered the oath of office to four new police officers: Michael Mason, Joseph Valenti, Anthony Casperides, and Edward Donahue. The Chief noted recent department milestones, including promoting the first female officer to lieutenant and welcoming the department's first African-American officer (Mason), who had nine years of prior experience with the Alexandria, Virginia Police Department.
Alexandria, Virginia Police DepartmentPrince William County (Virginia) law enforcementAnthony CasperidesAshley GlyndonChief BogartDoreenEdward DonahueJoseph ValentiMichael MasonMs. ManceFirst African-American officer in NPR Police DepartmentFirst female lieutenant in NPR Police DepartmentSwearing-in of new police officers▶ Jump to 1:11 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:11] Next item we have is the swearing in of some police officers. [00:01:15] Mr. Mayor, we have the honor tonight of swearing in four new members of our staff, [00:01:20] and Chief Bogart will handle the swearing in ceremonies. [00:01:30] Along with his faithful assistant. [00:01:51] Thank you. [00:01:53] As Ms. Mance said, we have four officers that we're swearing in tonight. [00:01:58] And I'm going to ask Mr. Michael Mason, Mr. Joseph Valenti, Mr. Anthony Casperides, [00:02:04] and Mr. Edward Donahue to come down, please. [00:02:07] And Doreen, if you two would come down. [00:02:13] Doreen, some. [00:02:19] Thank you. [00:02:20] The, Doreen is our city clerk, and so she will be administering the oath of office. [00:02:28] Office? [00:02:36] Okay. [00:02:40] Okay, gentlemen. [00:02:43] So, it looks like the. [00:02:47] Yeah, they're organized there, right? [00:02:51] We work with this. [00:03:05] I, Joseph Valenti, citizen of the state of Florida, United States of America, [00:03:14] being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey, [00:03:22] and a recipient of public funds for such an employee or officer, [00:03:30] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, [00:03:38] and to the republic for which it stands, [00:03:43] one nation, under God, indivisible, [00:03:47] with liberty and justice for all. [00:03:51] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, [00:03:57] and to the republic for which it stands, [00:04:01] one nation, under God, indivisible, [00:04:05] with liberty and justice for all. [00:04:09] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, [00:04:15] and to the republic for which it stands, [00:04:19] one nation, under God, indivisible, [00:04:23] with liberty and justice for all. [00:04:27] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, [00:04:33] and to the republic for which it stands, [00:04:37] one nation, under God, indivisible, [00:04:41] with liberty and justice for all. [00:04:49] And now I have the distinct pleasure of giving the badge. [00:05:07] You may be seated. [00:05:15] You may be seated. [00:05:27] You may be seated. [00:05:37] You may be seated. [00:06:07] You may be seated. [00:06:37] You may be seated. [00:07:07] You get your wife to do it. [00:07:25] I want to take just one moment to mention something, [00:07:29] and that is, I think, [00:07:34] I want to take just one moment to mention something, [00:07:38] and that is, two days ago, [00:07:42] actually, I believe it was two days ago, [00:07:46] a young officer in Prince William County, Virginia, [00:07:50] her name was Ashley Glyndon. [00:07:54] First day on the job, just got sworn in and was killed. [00:07:58] Very first day. It's a serious time out there for law enforcement. [00:08:02] I'm very proud of the new officers that we're bringing on board our department, [00:08:06] and I'm very pleased to introduce them to you, the council, [00:08:10] and give me this opportunity for them to be sworn in in front of you. [00:08:14] With that... [00:08:32] There's one more thing I would like to mention, [00:08:36] There's one more thing I would like to mention, [00:08:40] that is that we've had a few firsts recently in our department. [00:08:44] We've promoted the first female officer to lieutenant, [00:08:48] a command-level position, and I take a lot of pride [00:08:52] in us now having the first African-American [00:08:56] police officer in our department, and we went to the [00:09:00] Mr. Officer Mason, when he applied for us, he already had [00:09:04] nine years of experience with the Alexandria, Virginia Police Department, [00:09:08] and had come down here, and he was considering [00:09:12] getting back into law enforcement, going to the academy, done what we call a comparative [00:09:16] compliance class, but then the time frame lapsed. [00:09:20] And so we turned around, and as a city and as a department, we sponsored him to the [00:09:24] academy. He had applied to us to become a dispatcher, [00:09:28] and the qualities we saw in him were such that we wanted to see him [00:09:32] return to law enforcement. We think he'd be a real benefit to our city. [00:09:36] So I just wanted to take a moment to mention that to you as well. [00:09:40] So with that, thank you. [00:09:44] We've already done that. [00:09:48] I would ask just one more indulgence, and then I have all the officers [00:09:52] badges on them. [00:09:56] Please come down. [00:10:04] I think that's our cue. [00:10:08] And it always looks like they're here, buddies. [00:10:12] You know, you're about to give us a good point question, right? [00:10:16] So let's put it in front of the TV, [00:10:20] set me west of the council, [00:10:24] and I'll chip up a little podium for the chief. [00:10:28] We got a little one? [00:10:32] I'm going to give him my mixture microphone that echoes. [00:10:36] We'll throw a little podium. [00:10:40] Right there in front of us. [00:11:10] Hold it position. [00:11:26] And... [00:11:30] applause [00:11:34] applause [00:11:38] Thank you. [00:11:42] Thank you. [00:11:54] Thank you. [00:11:58] Thank you. [00:12:12] Thank you. [00:12:42] Thank you. [00:12:46] Thank you. [00:12:54] Thank you so much. [00:12:58] Thank you. [00:13:02] Thank you. [00:13:06] Thank you. [00:13:10] Thank you. [00:13:14] Let's go. [00:13:18] You feel that cold air? [00:13:22] He knows how to clear a room, doesn't he? [00:13:26] Maybe we should tell Bob he can come back down front. [00:13:30] He's one of the few in the room still. [00:13:34] If you really clear a room, buddy, I'm telling you. [00:13:38] The next item on the agenda is Fox Pop.
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- 6Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 13:42
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda including purchases/payments for City Council approval. The Deputy Mayor asked about project completion timing, and Mr. Rivera estimated about 45 days for total closeout.
- vote:Approval of the consent agenda including purchases/payments. (passed)
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[00:14:18] What's the estimated time when that, what are we looking at [00:14:22] for that project to be wrapped up? [00:14:26] Mr. Deputy Mayor, I'm not prepared to respond to that question. [00:14:30] I need to defer to Mr. Rivera. Go ahead, please. [00:14:34] I would say about 45 days total closeout. [00:14:38] All those in favor of approval of the consent agenda, [00:14:42] please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, the like side.
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Second Reading, Ordinance #2016-2072: Restricted Personal Service Uses
approvedCouncil held the second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2016-2072, which amends the Land Development Code to add 'restricted personal service use' as a permitted use in C2 and highway commercial zoning districts with development standards and separation requirements. No public comment was received and the ordinance was approved.
Ord. Ordinance #2016-2072
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2016-2072 on second reading. (passed)
Ms. MannsMs. PearsonC2 commercial zoning districtOrdinance 2016-2072Section 2.01.00Section 7.08.01Section 7.08.06Section 7.09.01Section 7.09.07September 2015 moratoriumhighway commercial zoning districtrestricted personal service use▶ Jump to 14:46 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:14:46] Motion passes. Next item is public reading of ordinances. [00:14:50] Second reading of ordinance 2016-2072. Mr. Public. [00:14:54] In ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, amending the Land Development Code by amending [00:14:58] section 7.08. [00:15:00] 7.01 to add [00:15:01] restricted personal service use as a [00:15:02] permitted use in the C2NNL commercial [00:15:05] zoning district. Establishing Section [00:15:08] 7.08.06 [00:15:10] to add restricted personal service use [00:15:11] regulations and many sections 7.09.01 [00:15:15] to add restricted personal service use [00:15:16] as a permitted use in the highly [00:15:19] commercial zoning district. Establishing [00:15:21] Section 7.09.07 to add [00:15:23] restricted personal service use [00:15:24] regulations. Amending Section 2.01.00 [00:15:28] definitions to add a definition for the [00:15:30] term restricted personal service use [00:15:32] provided for severability, provided for [00:15:34] qualification and provided for compatibility. [00:15:37] Thank you. Ms. Manns. Mr. Mayor, in [00:15:41] September of 2015 the staff recommended [00:15:46] to the City Council that we declare a [00:15:47] moratorium on the acceptance of [00:15:49] applications and issuances of permits [00:15:53] related to certain uses including blood [00:15:56] plasma centers, body piercing [00:15:58] establishments, check cashing stores, day [00:16:00] labor establishments, pawn shops, tattoo [00:16:04] parlors and the cultivation, processing [00:16:06] or dispensing of cannabis. We conducted a [00:16:11] first reading on this matter on February [00:16:14] 16, 2016. The proposed ordinance provides [00:16:19] for development standards, addresses [00:16:21] setbacks, minimum lot area, minimum lot [00:16:24] width, height maximum, parking and design [00:16:28] criteria as well as great separation [00:16:30] distances from other restricted [00:16:32] personal service uses. Our [00:16:35] recommendation to you this evening is [00:16:37] that you conduct your public hearing and [00:16:41] approve this ordinance at the second [00:16:44] reading. Thank you. Ms. Pearson, anything? [00:16:48] This is public hearing. Open it up for [00:16:51] public comment on this item. Seeing no [00:16:55] one come forward to close public comment [00:16:57] bring it back to council. Move for approval. [00:17:01] Second. Give a motion and a second. To the [00:17:04] maker? No, nothing at all. To the second? No, thank you. [00:17:07] Deputy Mayor? No, thank you. Councilman? No, I think we covered everything in the first [00:17:11] reading. Thank you. I believe we did. There's no [00:17:13] further discussion. All those in favor [00:17:15] please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, [00:17:17] the like sign. Motion passes. Next is
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Resolution 2016-08: Transfer of Ownership, K-9 Cuda
approvedCouncil approved Resolution 2016-08 transferring ownership of retired K-9 Cuda to his former handler, Corporal Justin Case, whose recent promotion no longer allows him to serve as a K-9 handler. Cuda's badge and case will also go to Corporal Case.
Ord. Resolution 2016-08
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2016-08 transferring ownership of K-9 Cuda to Corporal Justin Case. (passed)
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[00:17:20] Resolution 2016-08, Transfer of Ownership [00:17:24] K-9 KUDA. Yes, sir. Mr. Mayor, members of [00:17:28] the City Council, we retired the K-9 [00:17:31] KUDA at February 2nd, 2016. At that time [00:17:37] we indicated to you that he had fulfilled [00:17:41] his responsibilities to us and served as [00:17:44] a faithful member of the Police [00:17:45] Department staff. The purpose of the [00:17:48] request before you this evening is to [00:17:50] officially transfer the ownership of [00:17:53] KUDA to his handler, Corporal Justin Case. [00:17:56] As I'm sure you will also recall, Corporal [00:17:59] Case was recently promoted. His new [00:18:02] position does not allow him to maintain [00:18:05] his job responsibilities as a K-9 handler. [00:18:08] Therefore, he has indicated that he is [00:18:11] willing for the remainder of KUDA's life [00:18:13] to take over the responsibility and [00:18:16] therefore we are requesting that you [00:18:18] officially transfer ownership to him. [00:18:20] Thank you. Open it up for public comment. [00:18:23] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to [00:18:25] Council. Move for approval. Second. To the [00:18:27] maker. Chief, you're going to [00:18:30] retire his badge or is there anything with the [00:18:32] dog you get to retire the dog's badge or [00:18:35] anything like that? KUDA's badge and the [00:18:38] case that it's in will go to his handler. [00:18:40] Excellent. Very good. Second. No, I mean Justin's a [00:18:44] great officer and I know they get to be [00:18:47] so very, very close with their K-9 [00:18:49] partners, so it's very cool that you can take him home. [00:18:52] Councilwoman? I just think it's [00:18:55] delighted that they're together. Thank you. [00:18:57] Councilman Diggs? The K-9 retirement [00:19:00] program, does the city still supply food? [00:19:02] I'm very glad to see KUDA going to [00:19:10] stay with Officer Case. I think it's [00:19:13] wonderful. On a related note, if you [00:19:16] happen to decide to transfer ownership [00:19:17] of any 1969 KUDAs, I'd be interested to talk to you. [00:19:19] There's no further discussion. All those in [00:19:25] favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:19:28] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next is the
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Hacienda Stabilization Change Order
approvedCouncil approved a $23,897 change order for the Hacienda stabilization project covering spalling repair, balcony porch beams and rafters, the North Tower hip, and roof haunch on the southwest balcony. Funding is available in the Community Redevelopment Agency funds. The project is 70% complete and expected to finish before the June 1st original deadline, possibly by end of April.
- motion:Move to approve the $23,897 Hacienda stabilization change order covering spalling repair, balcony porch beams/rafters, North Tower hip, and southwest balcony roof haunch. (passed)
HaciendaCommunity Redevelopment AgencyVanderIazzoniMarioChange Order $23,897Hacienda Stabilization Project▶ Jump to 19:31 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:19:31] Hacienda Stabilization Change Order. Mr. [00:19:34] Mayor, members of the Council, pardon me. [00:19:36] In the course of the implementation of the [00:19:39] Hacienda project, several items were [00:19:44] identified that weren't originally [00:19:46] anticipated. They dealt with four specific [00:19:51] areas, as outlined to you in the March 1st [00:19:55] communication from Mr. Iazzoni, and [00:20:00] specifically related to spalling repair, [00:20:04] balcony porch beams and rafters that [00:20:07] needed to be replaced, the North Tower [00:20:10] hip, roof haunch on the southwest balcony, [00:20:14] the total amount associated with the four [00:20:19] bulletin items on the change order is [00:20:21] $23,897. The funding to cover this change [00:20:26] order is available in the Community [00:20:28] Redevelopment Agency funds. Our [00:20:31] recommendation is that you approve the [00:20:32] change order. Thank you. Open this up for [00:20:35] public comment. Seeing no one, come forward [00:20:38] and bring it back to Council. Move for [00:20:42] approval. I'm just happy we're finding [00:20:44] little things that need touched up as we [00:20:48] go along, and of course it's all hidden, so [00:20:49] we'll get that's going to happen as we go [00:20:51] through this part. I think that it's [00:20:55] great that you're doing that, and by the [00:20:56] way, the progress looks fabulous. [00:21:00] Councilman? I agree. [00:21:01] All the bees gone, Mario, off that balcony? Yes. [00:21:06] Taking honey somewhere else. Perfect. [00:21:09] Good evening, Mayor. Are we still on schedule? [00:21:12] Yeah, we're 70% complete with the project. [00:21:14] We actually had a schedule, and yeah, we [00:21:19] expect to be, I mean, the original [00:21:21] projection was to be done by June 1st, [00:21:23] however, Vander has a pretty high [00:21:27] standard of quality of work, but we expect [00:21:29] to be completed well before June 1st, in [00:21:32] fact, maybe end of April. [00:21:36] We don't have anything in our [00:21:39] agreement that doesn't allow us to turn it [00:21:41] over as soon as we get done? There's not a [00:21:44] magic date in that agreement? No, Mr. Deputy [00:21:48] Mayor, there is not a date. It's at the [00:21:51] conclusion of this construction work. [00:21:52] And walk through with the [00:21:56] development partner for their acceptance, [00:21:59] obviously. Yes. That situation, okay. So [00:22:03] there might be an opportunity for us to [00:22:05] get this into their hands quicker so [00:22:07] that they can fast-track their work, too, [00:22:10] hopefully. Thanks. Having been involved in [00:22:14] the rehabilitation of a similar age
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14/15 Roadway Damage Reconstruction Project (Emergency Repairs) - Close Out
approvedCouncil approved the closeout of the 2014-15 Roadway Damage Reconstruction Project (Emergency Repairs), including a final deductive change order of $42,231.41 and final pay request of $118,232.52 to Florida Safety Contractors. The project responded to July 2015 storm damage from over 22 inches of rain in 11 days, with a total project cost of $621,865.39.
- motion:Approve final deductive change order of $42,231.41 and final pay request of $118,232.52 to Florida Safety Contractors for the 2014-15 Roadway Damage Reconstruction Project closeout. (passed)
corner of Congress and LouisianaFlorida Safety ContractorsGulf Middle SchoolRobertStarkey2014-15 Roadway Damage Reconstruction Project (Emergency Repairs)July 2015 low-pressure weather event▶ Jump to 22:15 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:22:16] structure, I'm pleasantly surprised you [00:22:19] haven't found more problems so far. They [00:22:22] do tend to pop up unexpectedly, but it's [00:22:26] good to know we're still on track. [00:22:27] There's no further discussion. All those [00:22:29] in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:22:31] Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next is the [00:22:35] 1415 Roadway Damage [00:22:39] Reconstruction Project Emergency [00:22:41] Repairs Closeout. All right, Mr. Mayor, [00:22:43] members of the City Council, as you will [00:22:45] recall, during July of 2015, there was a [00:22:50] low-pressure weather event which resulted [00:22:55] in over 22 inches of rain in an 11-day [00:22:57] period, the result of which was [00:23:00] considerable damage to our roadways. In [00:23:04] response, a project was put together by [00:23:09] the Director of Public Works which [00:23:15] involved, I'm sorry, involved 15 roads [00:23:21] which needed existing asphalt curb-to- [00:23:24] curb, seven roads required areas to be [00:23:27] saw-cut, and 14 of the roads required [00:23:31] hot poured asphalt crack sealant [00:23:33] application. The purpose of the agenda [00:23:37] item this evening is twofold. First, to [00:23:41] approve a final deductive change order [00:23:44] in the amount of $42,231.41 [00:23:48] and approval of the final pay request [00:23:52] which is in the amount of $118,232.52 [00:23:56] to Florida Safety Contractors for [00:24:01] the completion of the 2014-15 Roadway [00:24:04] Damage Reconstruction Project, and [00:24:07] incidentally, the total cost of the [00:24:09] project was $621,865.39. [00:24:14] Thank you. Open this up for public comment. [00:24:18] Seeing no one, come forward, bring it back [00:24:20] to Council. Move for approval. Second. To the [00:24:23] maker. Outstanding job. County can't even [00:24:27] get started. That's my one shot tonight. [00:24:30] I'm going to take it down. Because, you [00:24:32] know, we, we responded. We had money. We [00:24:36] expedited it. Got everything in order. [00:24:39] Took care of those major roadways. And [00:24:41] especially the one over at the corner of [00:24:44] Congress and Louisiana. At the same time, [00:24:49] we had to dovetail in an elementary school [00:24:52] that was being displaced this year for [00:24:55] rent, for renovation into the Gulf Middle [00:24:58] School. So we had double the traffic, double [00:25:02] the elements, very little downtime. And, [00:25:07] and at the end of the day, I know it's [00:25:09] probably an as-is contract, but to be able [00:25:12] to come back and to not spend that [00:25:14] additional $44,000 so that we can air market [00:25:17] other places, goes, goes, shows a great [00:25:21] deal of coordination from the staff, from [00:25:25] the contractor, and just the ability to get [00:25:27] out of the way and get the work done. [00:25:30] Thank you. Councilman Starkey? [00:25:32] Well said, and Robert. Great job. [00:25:34] Yeah, good job. [00:25:36] Councilman? [00:25:38] Well done. There's no further discussion. [00:25:41] All those in favor, please signify by [00:25:42] saying aye. [00:25:43] Aye. [00:25:43] Opposed, lights on. Motion passes.
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15/16 Downtown Parking Lot Asphalt Re-Surfacing Project - Close Out
approvedCouncil approved close-out of the 15/16 Downtown Parking Lot Asphalt Resurfacing Project covering the Adams and Grand Boulevard parking lots. Total project cost was $37,295, with a final deducted change order of $6,715.10 and first and final pay request of $30,579.90.
- motion:Approve close-out of the 15/16 Downtown Parking Lot Asphalt Re-Surfacing Project, including final deducted change order of $6,715.10 and final pay request of $30,579.90. (passed)
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[00:25:46] Next is the 1516 downtown parking lot [00:25:49] asphalt resurfacing project, close out. [00:25:52] The project involved the asphalt resurfacing [00:25:56] of two parking lots, the Adams and the [00:25:57] Grand Boulevard parking lots. The total project [00:26:01] cost was $37,295 over the course of the [00:26:07] implementation of the project. There were some [00:26:10] savings afforded to the city based on the [00:26:13] fact that we did not hit our original [00:26:15] quantities, the result of which is before you [00:26:19] this evening in the form of a final deducted [00:26:21] change order in the amount of $6,715.10, along [00:26:27] with the first and final pay request in the [00:26:29] amount of $30,579.90. [00:26:35] Open this up for public comment. Seeing no one [00:26:38] come forward, bring it back to council. [00:26:40] Move for approval. [00:26:42] Second. [00:26:43] Macker? [00:26:44] Bontruck. [00:26:45] Second. [00:26:47] Now I'd just like to create a wording in the [00:26:49] memo. Thank you very much for my laugh tonight. [00:26:51] Thank you. [00:26:53] Councilman? Councilwoman? [00:26:55] No, good, good job. [00:26:56] There's no further discussion. All those in [00:26:58] favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:27:00] Aye. [00:27:00] Opposed, lights on. [00:27:03] Next item is the 2015 dump truck purchase [00:27:06] grounds maintenance division 110. [00:27:09] Mr. Mayor, members of the city council, this is [00:27:11] a budgeted item. It calls for the replacement [00:27:15] of a two-ton dump truck. The project was put [00:27:21] out to competitive bid. We're relying on the [00:27:24] 2015 Florida Sheriff's Association and Florida [00:27:28] Association of Counties contract, identifying [00:27:30] the purchase price of $46,306. [00:27:35] The bid that we received from Ford of New Port Richey was actually less than that bid. [00:27:42] The amount is $41,995, and we will be replacing [00:27:48] a 1999 dump truck with 94,624 miles on it. [00:27:55] It has outlived its use in its class. [00:27:58] Thank you. Open this up for public comment. [00:28:00] I got 17 years out of it. [00:28:02] Seeing no one coming forward to bring it back to council. [00:28:05] Move for approval. [00:28:06] Second. [00:28:09] Like I said, only 17 years out of it. [00:28:12] I mean, gosh, I could have thought we'd got just. [00:28:14] I mean, are we going to put it in the auction? [00:28:15] I'm going to make sure we, one of, yeah. [00:28:17] Yeah, shoot, he will. [00:28:18] Oh, did you have to change some tires on it and stuff? [00:28:21] What I found interesting is, is the backup for this item
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2015 Dump Truck Purchase - Grounds Maintenance Division 110
approvedCouncil approved the purchase of a 2015 dump truck for the Grounds Maintenance Division under the budgeted price as part of the city's fleet replacement program.
- motion:Motion to approve the 2015 dump truck purchase for the Grounds Maintenance Division. (passed)
MarlowStarkey2015 Dump Truck PurchaseFleet R&R / equipment replacementGrounds Maintenance Division 110▶ Jump to 28:23 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:28:25] was almost twice as big as every other thing. [00:28:27] There were like 16 pages to do this $40,000, $41,000 truck thing. [00:28:33] It was just, but you know, obviously it's, at least we are doing R&R. [00:28:37] We're replacing equipment, trying to get the maximum use, [00:28:40] obviously, with our fleet department and what they've been doing. [00:28:43] So, I'm glad you could take it as long as you could. [00:28:46] It's useful life. [00:28:47] And then, obviously, be able to get one under the pricing that we had budgeted. [00:28:52] Thank you. [00:28:53] Second. [00:28:54] If you paint CUDA on the door, you'd probably get a higher rate for it. [00:29:00] Got the mayor bitten then. [00:29:01] I would have figured this would have been the item you would have said keep on truck. [00:29:07] Can you dress it up? [00:29:09] Yeah, that would be interesting. [00:29:11] Councilman Starkey? [00:29:12] Nothing further. [00:29:13] Councilwoman? [00:29:14] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:29:18] Aye. [00:29:18] Aye. [00:29:19] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:20] Motion passes. [00:29:21] Before we get into the three minute reports, I'd like to report to you [00:29:25] that I got a telephone call from City Hall advising me [00:29:28] that there was a rather large package in my mailbox from the National League [00:29:33] of Cities, and it included a letter. [00:29:36] Dear Mayor Marlow, congratulations. [00:29:38] As you know, the City of New Port Richey recently reached the exciting distinction [00:29:42] of successfully earning gold medals in all five Let's Move Cities, Towns, and Counties goals. [00:29:49] You are one of only 60 communities nationwide to achieve this honor. [00:29:53] And to help you promote this exciting achievement, [00:29:56] we're going to have Elaine Smith show us. [00:30:00] The banners that they got, you may need some help. [00:30:08] Only one in 60 countrywide? [00:30:12] Nationwide. [00:30:26] You will have to find a place to hang that. [00:30:29] In your building. [00:30:33] Congratulations Elaine, please relay our congratulations. [00:30:40] Now we have a three minute report from Economic Development. [00:30:42] Mr. Izzoni. [00:30:44] I'm a City Manager, Mr. Mayor. [00:30:50] Just want to cover a couple points here. [00:30:53] In updating the Business Incentive Grant Program, [00:30:55] currently we have 37 applications that have been awarded [00:31:00] for a total of $550,000 in planned new construction, [00:31:04] of which that $188,000 are to be grant proceeds. [00:31:09] There's 17 additional properties that, it's kind of interesting, [00:31:16] each of these business owners come down, we sit down, we talk. [00:31:19] For example, one of the properties was a building that was purchased in, [00:31:25] in 2006 for $2 million and sat vacant for quite a number of years. [00:31:29] And by assigning a specific dollar amount to that, [00:31:33] what was capable with the prospective buyer, [00:31:35] we were able to facilitate the purchase of that building [00:31:37] where it was in foreclosure. [00:31:39] And that project is actually moving forward. [00:31:42] Another one is a building that's going to bring 10 employees [00:31:46] into the Marine District that sat for quite a number of years. [00:31:48] So the real value to the grant program varies [00:31:51] in each individual district. [00:31:53] For example, in the Main Street District, [00:31:55] there's been 23 new businesses created [00:31:57] since the Economic Development Department has been established [00:32:00] with 160 employees. [00:32:03] It's quite apparent that a lot of the new restaurants
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Three-Minute Report: Economic Development
discussedEconomic Development director gave a three-minute report covering downtown progress, Main Street Landing submission, the demolition of Spoonbill's making way for a $1.8M project with 30-60 employees, Orange Lake discussions, seven new businesses in the Marine District, a Philadelphia entrepreneur acquiring a building for co-working space, the HCA/VA project re-inclusion of the Highway 19 corridor for the Old Community Hospital site, Smart Start relocation on April 1st, and the Hacienda restoration at 70% complete with University of Florida involvement.
Highway 19 corridorMarine DistrictOld Community HospitalBenderD.L. PorterGreater Newport Regional Main StreetHCAMain Street LandingOrange LakePECSmart StartSpoonbill'sUniversity of FloridaVA (Veterans Administration)Zimmerman-MavolkCongressman BilirakisCouncilman PhillipsRobert RiveraHCA projectHacienda projectMain Street LandingMarch 14 University of Florida charretteOrange Lake projectZimmerman-Mavolk studybusiness incubatorco-working spaces / cyber commutingsmall matching grantspecial category grant▶ Jump to 32:05 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:32:06] are actually doing very well. [00:32:07] When you see restaurants, they tend to have open, [00:32:10] and then they tend to fall off, and then they stabilize. [00:32:13] I'm just really excited what we're seeing in terms of our downtown. [00:32:16] A lot is attributed to the park [00:32:18] and how we're able to evolve the businesses in tandem with the park. [00:32:22] Main Street Landing has submitted to the city, [00:32:24] and so we're in that process right now [00:32:26] of trying to get that project rolling forward. [00:32:29] But they're well within the agreement, [00:32:32] and we're moving forward on that. [00:32:34] The beautiful thing is that Spoonbill's is gone. [00:32:36] It's a beautiful visual. [00:32:37] This is a classic example of what I call ABC [00:32:42] in economic development, [00:32:43] where we start with a discussion with somebody [00:32:45] about a potential idea. [00:32:47] Those discussions elevate to a possible negotiation. [00:32:51] Then the C-level is we're being able to iron out the negotiation, [00:32:54] and then it comes out, and then we have a product. [00:32:56] That's a $1.8 million project, [00:32:58] anywhere from 30 to 60 employees, depending on that. [00:33:02] And so that's how I look at economic development, [00:33:05] is that people come in, we have discussions with them [00:33:08] on several fronts, [00:33:10] and then we try to move this project forward, [00:33:12] and that's a classic example. [00:33:14] Orange Lake is very much along the lines [00:33:16] where we had early discussions, [00:33:17] did the Zimmerman-Mavolk study to support that project, [00:33:21] and those discussions are certainly moving forward, [00:33:23] hoping to get out to the C-level and go forward there soon. [00:33:26] In the Marine District, [00:33:27] we've actually had seven new businesses there. [00:33:30] We actually met an individual this week [00:33:34] that sold a rather substantial company in Philadelphia [00:33:39] and is looking at small towns to do co-working spaces, [00:33:42] kind of like the concept we have with the business incubator, [00:33:45] has acquired a building in town, again in the Marine District, [00:33:48] and where he's done it nationally in larger cities, [00:33:52] he's now focusing on smaller cities [00:33:54] and the whole concept of cyber commuting. [00:33:56] Really interesting individual. [00:33:57] We spent a better part of the half a day touring town [00:34:00] and he has several locations in several cities [00:34:05] and really liked the dynamic that New Port Richey has [00:34:07] in terms of its walkable, bikeable feel [00:34:09] and was really excited that we were able to work with him there. [00:34:16] The HCA project. [00:34:18] This is a classic example, again, [00:34:20] where we've established a really good working relationship [00:34:23] with the property owner there, [00:34:25] where they have, you know, [00:34:27] that federal appropriation has been completed [00:34:30] and we quickly found ourselves kind of drawn outside the parameters [00:34:34] and thanks to Congressman Bilirakis [00:34:36] and working closely with Robert Rivera, [00:34:39] Public Works and the City Manager, [00:34:41] we were able to get back in the room with the VA. [00:34:44] And we were able to communicate with the team [00:34:46] that Florida's a bit different [00:34:48] in terms of how you look at its physical attributes [00:34:51] and they went back and sharpened their pencils a little bit [00:34:54] and realized that the Highway 19 corridor [00:34:58] should be considered in the delineated area. [00:35:01] So we actually have submitted to HCA information [00:35:04] that requests in terms of what's called sought sources [00:35:07] and so hopefully we're trying to get the Old Community Hospital [00:35:11] as one of those selected sites. [00:35:13] They don't do an RP where people can just submit. [00:35:16] They look at specific sites and request a submission on that site. [00:35:19] So we're very happy to be drawn back in that delineated area [00:35:22] and that was a really big internal effort on all parts there [00:35:26] and we're excited that it occurred. [00:35:29] And so we want to thank Congressman Bilirakis' offices [00:35:32] for allowing us to communicate the value that New Port Richey had [00:35:35] to the veteran community. [00:35:38] And the Highway 19 corridor [00:35:40] is another economic development district we look at. [00:35:43] I think we've been working very closely with development [00:35:46] in terms of removal of the belated signs [00:35:48] and we'll be using the grant program there [00:35:50] to assist them in taking down those signs. [00:35:53] What I'm really excited about is the fact that [00:35:56] pretty much every day I'm being contacted [00:35:59] by different individuals, [00:36:01] whether they're the existing property owners, [00:36:03] whether it's realtors or people looking to invest in the city [00:36:07] and I don't like to talk to the project specifically [00:36:13] but a lot of the stuff down in the Marine District [00:36:15] is getting looked over really well [00:36:17] and we're excited to see that. [00:36:19] On April 1st the Smart Start will be moving on. [00:36:23] Largely due to the fact that the business incubator in the back [00:36:26] has quite a bit of amount of growth [00:36:28] and we've been talking to PEC [00:36:30] and we're hoping to try to develop [00:36:32] a whole bunch of new opportunities there [00:36:34] but we're excited in terms of the direction we're going forward [00:36:36] and the Main Street, Grand Newport Regional Main Street [00:36:39] will be located in the business incubator. [00:36:43] And the last thing I want to kind of cover here [00:36:45] is that the Hacienda project is 70% complete. [00:36:51] Councilman Phillips talks about that project [00:36:55] and it's really, the condition of it's really due to the credit [00:36:59] of the craftsmanship that occurred back in the 1920s and 27s [00:37:03] for incredibly remarkable amount of work there [00:37:06] and really high quality. [00:37:08] It's really helped us move along really well there [00:37:10] and the teams that we have engaged there are really good. [00:37:14] There's a good communication happening with D.L. Porter and Bender [00:37:18] and there's some historic resources [00:37:20] and it's really putting us on the map [00:37:23] because we have University of Florida [00:37:26] came in and toured the site today. [00:37:28] They're going to bring a student team in on March 14th [00:37:31] to do a half day charrette there [00:37:33] and we're slowly discovering this property has [00:37:37] a significant, a very significant property in the state of Florida. [00:37:42] And we look forward to basically applying, [00:37:44] going after the small matching grant that's available out there [00:37:47] and also another special category grant [00:37:49] to try to move this project forward some even more. [00:37:52] Thank you. [00:37:53] Next is a two minute report from development.
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Three-Minute Report: Development
discussedDevelopment department staff presented an update on the relaunched Home Improvement Reimbursement Grant program, which funds exterior property improvements. Outreach has included brochures, water bill flyers (20,000 total), press releases, and a partnership with the county allowing grant applicants to leapfrog to the front of the list for zero-interest loans. To date, 28 projects totaling about $85,000 have been approved.
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[00:37:56] Mrs. Spears. [00:37:59] I don't do anything without slides, [00:38:01] so we're going to see some slides. [00:38:03] And I'll be a little more brief than Holly. [00:38:08] So I want to talk about our Home Improvement Reimbursement Grant. [00:38:12] This is the program that we relaunched [00:38:15] after several years of the inability to fund it [00:38:19] and we just relaunched it this past October. [00:38:24] We, just like in the past, programmed it [00:38:28] so that the eligible improvements are [00:38:30] those that will repair or improve a property's exterior. [00:38:34] And we've done several things to kind of get some outreach out [00:38:38] to the community to advise them of this program. [00:38:40] We've created these brochures that we've [00:38:44] distributed at local city events. [00:38:47] We've used our bulletin board system. [00:38:50] We have sent these out with our inspectors [00:38:53] through code enforcement, as well as the development [00:38:56] department. [00:38:57] We have put flyers in the water bills. [00:39:02] 10,000 flyers went out in November [00:39:04] and 10,000 went out in December in the water bills. [00:39:07] And we've also used the direct mail approach [00:39:09] with several targeted properties. [00:39:13] We have used press releases and had article newspapers [00:39:18] and we continue to use the city newsletter. [00:39:23] We also have a pretty intense bit [00:39:29] of information on our website and it has many useful links. [00:39:32] It actually has the entire program on our website [00:39:35] and we would encourage people to use the links on the page [00:39:40] to apply for a grant. [00:39:42] And anyone watching tonight, I would [00:39:44] recommend they call the grant coordinator of the project, [00:39:47] who's Erica Lindquist. [00:39:49] And she is well-versed in all the aspects of the program. [00:39:54] She actually created this really handy document. [00:39:57] We call it a Home Improvement Reimbursement Grant Handbook [00:40:00] and it's really a how-to of how to get the grant. [00:40:03] But it goes many steps further. [00:40:05] It really includes important information [00:40:07] on how you would hire a contractor, [00:40:09] how you would get a permit if you needed one [00:40:11] for the improvements you're choosing to make. [00:40:14] We offer design assistance. [00:40:16] Some people don't know how to match colors, [00:40:18] don't really know what they want, [00:40:20] so we're trying to help them with that. [00:40:22] We offer landscape guidelines. [00:40:25] All that's in the handbook. [00:40:28] As part of the process, Erica has [00:40:31] been networking with folks at the county [00:40:34] and the city has been able to work with the county [00:40:38] to enable our grant applicants to apply for loan funds [00:40:43] to help with the upfront costs. [00:40:45] And one of the neater things about the process [00:40:48] is that our grant applicants get to leapfrog [00:40:51] to the front of the list to folks [00:40:54] that would be applying for a loan. [00:40:57] And the loan is zero interest that [00:41:00] would be paid back over a five-year period. [00:41:02] So it's kind of neat. [00:41:03] If you're a grant applicant, you can [00:41:05] get to the head of the list, so to speak, with the county. [00:41:10] And to date, we have approved 28 projects [00:41:16] to the tune of about $85,000. [00:41:20] The projects do vary in nature, but most of them [00:41:23] tend to be those where people have [00:41:26] needs, like roofs and those kind of things, [00:41:29] versus other kind of more fun things [00:41:31] that would be their wish list that I [00:41:33] think that we do later on. [00:41:35] A couple before and after pictures. [00:41:38] This is a before and after of a driveway situation. [00:41:41] And this particular homeowner is going [00:41:43] to come back and get landscaping and painting grant funds. [00:41:48] This is a fence improvement project. [00:41:51] And again, this applicant is going to come back [00:41:54] and get landscaping funds. [00:41:57] There's several properties where new windows were installed, [00:42:01] this one as well as this one. [00:42:04] And Erica is working on creating a model block where [00:42:09] we would try to find several adjacent property owners where [00:42:13] we can actually create a more meaningful impact of projects [00:42:18] that are next to each other, and try [00:42:19] to create that as an example of how to get it [00:42:22] done in other parts of town. [00:42:25] Thank you for my time. [00:42:26] Thank you. [00:42:26] Any questions? [00:42:27] Is there a block model? [00:42:28] We don't have one. [00:42:29] We're working on one. [00:42:30] We don't have one selected yet. [00:42:33] Thank you very much.
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