Council advanced first readings to rezone 6705 Jackson Street for a North Bay Hospital project and approved a $49,500 Kimley-Horn design contract for James E. Grey Preserve.
21 items on the agenda · 17 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence for servicemen and women. Deputy Mayor Phillips was noted as excused.
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[00:00:17] Deputy Mayor Phillips is excused. [00:00:18] Thank you. [00:00:19] If you could all stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment [00:00:20] of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:26] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:31] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Brief moment of silence observed at the start of the meeting.
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[00:00:43] Thank you. [00:00:44] You may be seated.
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Approval of November 15, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the November 15, 2016 regular meeting on a voice vote with no discussion.
- motion:Approve the November 15, 2016 regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:46] Next item is approval of the November 15th minutes. [00:00:49] We have a motion and a second. [00:00:52] Any discussion? [00:00:53] Hearing none. [00:00:54] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:00:56] Aye. [00:00:57] Opposed? [00:00:58] Like sign.
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- 5Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 0:59
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - October 2016
approvedon consentThe Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from October 2016 were approved as part of the consent agenda.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda, including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes for October 2016. (passed)
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[00:01:17] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:01:19] I move to approve. [00:01:23] We have a motion. [00:01:24] Second. [00:01:25] Second. [00:01:26] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:29] Aye. [00:01:30] Opposed? [00:01:31] Like sign.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentThe consent agenda, including purchases/payments for City Council approval, was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously by voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:01:17] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:01:19] I move to approve. [00:01:23] We have a motion. [00:01:24] Second. [00:01:25] Second. [00:01:26] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:29] Aye. [00:01:30] Opposed? [00:01:31] Like sign.
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Tribute to Triple Threat - Alcoholic Beverage Special Event
approvedCouncil approved an application for an alcoholic beverage special event titled 'Tribute to Triple Threat,' to be held in Sims Park on December 17, 2016, as a benefit for the family of Robert Cartwright, a local musician killed in a motorcycle accident. Beer sales from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. will be provided by Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club, Station 43, Inc.
- motion:Approve the alcoholic beverage special event application for Tribute to Triple Threat at Sims Park on December 17, 2016. (passed)
10930 Earhart Drive, Newport, RitchieSims ParkBearded Brothers BandFire and Iron Motorcycle Club, Station 43, IncorporatedCouncilman StarkeyMs. MannsRobert CartwrightSteve FarrellTina FarrellSpecial Events Committee meeting December 1, 2016Tribute to Triple Threat▶ Jump to 1:32 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:32] Motion passes. [00:01:33] We're going to move item 8J, the tribute to triple threat alcoholic beverage special event [00:01:43] proposal, up to this point in the agenda. [00:01:47] Ms. Manns? [00:01:49] Certainly. [00:01:50] Mr. Mayor, members of the city council, we have Tina and Steve Farrell in attendance [00:01:57] this evening in relationship to an application to conduct an alcohol beverage special event [00:02:05] called tribute to triple threat. [00:02:09] They'd like to conduct the event in Sims Park on Saturday, December 17, 2016. [00:02:18] The event organizer is requesting that the sale of beer take place from 12 p.m. to 9 [00:02:25] p.m. on that date. [00:02:27] The nonprofit organization providing the alcohol sales is Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club, Station [00:02:34] 43, Incorporated. [00:02:37] The special events committee reviewed their application at a special meeting on Thursday, [00:02:45] December 1, and the recommendation before you this evening is to consider approval of [00:02:51] the event. [00:02:52] Very good. [00:02:53] Open it up for public comment. [00:02:55] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:02:58] Ms. Farrell might like to speak. [00:03:01] Please. [00:03:03] He doesn't know the procedures here, so I'm helping him get down here. [00:03:06] Okay. [00:03:07] Come on down. [00:03:08] If you could forward on us, I'd really appreciate it. [00:03:13] If you could give us your name and address for the record. [00:03:15] Steve Farrell, 10930 Earhart Drive, New Port Richey. [00:03:19] Thank you. [00:03:20] And thank you. [00:03:21] You guys are doing a great job with the city, and I really appreciate it. [00:03:24] Thank you. [00:03:25] Thank you. [00:03:26] Bring it back to council. [00:03:29] Entertain a motion. [00:03:30] Move for approval. [00:03:31] I'll second. [00:03:32] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:03:34] No, I just would like the public to know that this is having to do with a gentleman that [00:03:39] got killed on a motorcycle accident in Hudson on US-19 in an illegal turn. [00:03:47] He was legal. [00:03:48] The car that turned in front of him was illegal. [00:03:50] And this is kind of to help his family. [00:03:52] I think he has a 4- and 12-year-old? [00:03:54] Yes. [00:03:55] 4- and 12-year-old. [00:03:56] So it's what this is all about. [00:03:58] Thank you. [00:03:59] Mr. Farrell, what's the gentleman's name so the public can know? [00:04:01] Robert Cartwright. [00:04:03] Robert Cartwright. [00:04:04] He's a fiddle player in the Bearded Brothers Band, correct? [00:04:07] Fiddle player in the Bearded Brothers Band. [00:04:09] I'll second. [00:04:10] Yes. [00:04:11] And I'm so sad that this happened, as our whole community is, but it is so inspiring [00:04:19] that we have a community that's coming together for this purpose. [00:04:23] And the young man was a delightful young man, incredibly talented, and so sad to have lost [00:04:30] at any time of the year. [00:04:32] But our hearts go out to his family as well, his mom and his stepdad. [00:04:36] So we appreciate what you all are doing and the rest of the community that has come together [00:04:41] for him. [00:04:42] Thank you. [00:04:43] I would like to just say one thing. [00:04:44] It's a triple threat. [00:04:46] Yeah, if you would, please. [00:04:48] It's being broadcast and it needs to... [00:04:51] They can't hear you at home. [00:04:54] Or see you. [00:04:57] Now they can. [00:04:59] Tina Farrell, 10930 Earhart. [00:05:01] Can't hear me? [00:05:03] I just wanted to explain the triple threat was just a nickname for him because he can [00:05:08] play, he can sing, play guitar, and also do the... [00:05:14] Fiddle. [00:05:16] Fiddle. [00:05:18] I can't even think straight. [00:05:20] Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry. [00:05:22] The violin. [00:05:24] So that's the triple threat. [00:05:26] So no one thinks it's anything crazy with the motorcycle gang or anything like that, [00:05:30] but that's exactly what it was. [00:05:32] He was trained in Juilliard to have that classical background and talent and then to be as incredibly [00:05:41] talented as he was. [00:05:42] And such a nice young man as well. [00:05:45] Very nice young man. [00:05:46] Wonderful family background. [00:05:48] Wonderful family. [00:05:50] Our hearts go out to the remainder of the band who are truly, I'm sure, [00:05:55] impacted and just devastated by this. [00:05:58] Yeah. [00:05:59] Well, thank you. [00:06:00] Appreciate it. [00:06:01] Councilman Starkey. [00:06:02] Well said, Mr. Paul Thomas. [00:06:04] And it's an absolute tragedy, but I look forward to the event. [00:06:08] Likewise, our condolences to the family. [00:06:13] Thank you for what you're doing to put on the benefit for them. [00:06:17] My one regret, and I shared that with, unfortunately, I will be out of town, [00:06:21] and I am so sorry to miss it because I know it will be a wonderful gathering. [00:06:28] There's no further discussion? [00:06:29] Yeah. [00:06:30] I was going to say, I don't think we vote. [00:06:31] I think you interrupted when you wanted us to vote. [00:06:34] Well, I had the motion in a second, so I was trying to get everybody. [00:06:37] Oh, okay. [00:06:38] Is there any other discussion? [00:06:41] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:06:43] Aye. [00:06:44] Opposed, like sign.
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First Reading, Ordinance # 2017-2099, Land Use Plan Amendment & Ordinance # 2017-2100 Rezoning - 6705 Jackson Street
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2017-2099 (land use amendment from LMDR to public/semi-public) and Ordinance 2017-2100 (rezoning from R3 to PDD) for a 0.13-acre property at 6705 Jackson Street, owned by North Bay Hospital/Morton Plant, to demolish an existing single-family home and expand parking. The Land Development Review Board recommended approval with a unity-of-title condition, and council approved the first ordinance on first reading.
Ord. 2017-2099; 2017-2100
- motion:Approve first reading of Ordinance 2017-2099, amending future land use from LMDR to public/semi-public for 6705 Jackson Street. (passed)
6705 Jackson StreetMorton Plant HospitalNorth Bay HospitalMrs. SpearsMs. MannsLand Development Review BoardOrdinance 2017-2099Ordinance 2017-2100PDD rezoningunity of title▶ Jump to 6:45 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:06:45] Motion passes. [00:06:47] Next is public reading of ordinances. [00:06:49] First reading, Ordinance 2017-2099. [00:06:52] Ordinance 2017-2099, [00:06:55] an ordinance amending future land use category for 0.13 acres located on the [00:07:00] west side of Jackson Street, approximately 250 feet south of Ohio Avenue, [00:07:04] from LMDR, low, medium density residential category, [00:07:08] to public, semi-public category, [00:07:11] further described here in Exhibit A, providing for severability, [00:07:15] providing for an effective date. [00:07:17] Thank you. [00:07:18] Ms. Manns? [00:07:19] Mr. Mayor, Mrs. Spears has a presentation for you this evening in relationship [00:07:24] to this rezoning and land use amendment on behalf of the Morton Plant Hospital. [00:07:32] Thank you. [00:07:33] So this is a quasi-judicial review, [00:07:35] and I'm combining the presentation of both the land use plan amendment and the [00:07:39] rezoning. [00:07:41] So North Bay Hospital owns the property that you see outlined in the red. [00:07:47] It's bounded generally by Madison Street on the west, [00:07:53] shown here on this slide at the north end of the room. [00:07:58] Indiana is about in this location here. [00:08:01] Ohio Avenue is at the top, and Forest Avenue runs here. [00:08:06] And then this is Jackson Street, [00:08:08] which is the eastern extent of the property owned by the hospital. [00:08:13] The subject property is shown with the yellow outline. [00:08:16] It's at 6705 Jackson Street. [00:08:18] It's the newest acquisition for the hospital. [00:08:23] And this is the subject property. [00:08:25] It's on the west side of Jackson Street, and it has a single-family dwelling, [00:08:29] and the hospital plans on demolishing that house in order to make room for [00:08:35] additional parking. [00:08:38] In these two photographs, [00:08:40] you see the parking that's actually immediately to the north of the subject [00:08:45] property. [00:08:46] The view on the left is looking at the parking lot from Jackson Street looking [00:08:52] west, and the photo on the right shows the new parking lot to the north of the [00:08:58] subject property looking south. [00:09:00] And in the photograph, the subject property that's going to be demolished is [00:09:07] kind of in the background. [00:09:11] So from a plan view perspective, you can see the parking lot that I just [00:09:17] mentioned that's pretty much in place. [00:09:20] At the north is Ohio Avenue. [00:09:26] Along the west is Forest Avenue, [00:09:29] and the bulk of the hospital is located to the west of Forest Avenue. [00:09:34] And then on the east is Jackson Street, and the subject property, again, [00:09:38] is outlined in yellow. [00:09:40] And the proposal is to, again, demolish the house that's on the property [00:09:44] and to add additional parking, and that is shown in this bubbled area. [00:09:49] You can see that additional spaces will be added and joined to that existing [00:09:55] parking lot. [00:09:57] So in order to allow the expanded parking, [00:10:00] the applicants asking for a change of land use from the low-medium density [00:10:06] residential category to the public-semi-public category, [00:10:11] and the applicants also asking for a change in zoning from the R3 residential [00:10:17] district to the PDD, or plan development district. [00:10:24] And the Land Development Review Board did review the application at its [00:10:28] meeting in November. [00:10:29] They recommended approval with the condition that the subject property be [00:10:35] added to the master site through a future unity of title application. [00:10:40] Both the land use plan amendment and the rezoning meet the concurrency [00:10:44] requirements and they're consistent with the comprehensive plan. [00:10:47] And, again, these are two separate ordinances which require two votes. [00:10:53] Thank you. [00:10:54] Thank you. [00:10:55] Open it up for public comment on the first item, which is Ordinance 27-2099, [00:11:00] the land use plan amendment. [00:11:04] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:11:07] Mr. Mayor, I'm sorry, if I might just interject for a moment. [00:11:10] Earlier this year there was a question of me being on the Board of Trustees at [00:11:14] the hospital and I abstained from voting. [00:11:22] I have just recently received correspondence from the State Attorney's Office, [00:11:26] and I passed that letter on to our city attorney for his review. [00:11:30] We've not had an opportunity to look at it, [00:11:31] so I will comply with our attorney's recommendation if you would prefer that I [00:11:36] abstain from tonight's vote or not. [00:11:39] I don't believe that you need to abstain. [00:11:41] My opinion is you do not need to. [00:11:43] So you can vote if you want. [00:11:44] You also have the right to abstain if you choose to, [00:11:47] because the statute is a little bit more liberal with respect to you abstaining [00:11:51] versus not abstaining. [00:11:53] So if you want to abstain, you certainly could. [00:11:55] And if you want to table that discussion for future applications, you can do that. [00:12:01] But you do not have to, in my opinion. [00:12:03] Okay. [00:12:04] And so with that said, as I said, I believe that I do not have a conflict of interest. [00:12:13] But based on that, it's my understanding from the letter that I do not, [00:12:18] but I do want to have a meeting with you to comply with that. [00:12:21] And with that said, I will go ahead and vote. [00:12:23] Thank you. [00:12:24] I will not abstain. [00:12:25] Thank you. [00:12:26] Will not. [00:12:27] Okay. [00:12:30] We have a motion. [00:12:31] Move for approval. [00:12:32] Second. [00:12:33] To the maker. [00:12:34] To the second. [00:12:35] No. [00:12:36] Any further discussion? [00:12:38] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:12:40] Aye. [00:12:41] Opposed, like sign. [00:12:42] Motion passes. [00:12:44] Next is Ordinance 2017-2100. [00:12:47] That's Ordinance 2017-2100, an ordinance rezoning .13 acres located on the west side of Jackson Street [00:12:54] and approximately 250 feet south of Ohio Avenue from R3 Residential District to PDD, [00:13:01] Commercial Plan Development District, CBD, CPD, Commercial Plan District subcategory, [00:13:07] further described herein and in Exhibit A, providing for severability and providing for an effective date. [00:13:12] Open this up for public comment.
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Appointment of Barrie S. Buenaventura, Esq., as Alternate Special Magistrate
approvedCouncil approved the appointment of Barrie S. Buenaventura, Esq., as alternate Special Magistrate at $125/hour, to serve as backup to current Special Magistrate Brent Simon. The appointment followed an RFP issued August 30, 2016 that received two responses, with Buenaventura selected based on her local government law specialist certification and prior magistrate experience.
- motion:Motion to approve appointment of Barrie S. Buenaventura, Esq. as alternate Special Magistrate at $125 per hour. (passed)
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[00:13:15] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:13:18] Move for approval. [00:13:19] We have a motion. [00:13:20] Second. [00:13:21] Second to the maker. [00:13:22] Second. [00:13:23] Nothing further. [00:13:24] Thank you. [00:13:25] Any further discussion? [00:13:26] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:13:28] Aye. [00:13:29] Opposed, like sign. [00:13:31] Motion passes. [00:13:32] Next item is appointment of Barry S. Buonaventura, Esquire, as our alternate special magistrate. [00:13:39] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:13:40] A request for proposals was let on August 30, 2016 in respect to alternate services as the city's special magistrate. [00:13:54] As you are all aware, Brent Simon serves as our special magistrate. [00:13:59] Currently, based on the caseload that we are facilitating through the magistrate system, [00:14:08] we felt it was in the city's best interest to have a backup person available in the event that Mr. Simon is unable to perform. [00:14:18] In that respect, we received two responses to the request. [00:14:25] Both candidates were highly qualified. [00:14:28] Ms. Buonaventura, though, was better qualified in that she's certified as a local government law specialist [00:14:37] and has served as a special magistrate before. [00:14:41] At the conclusion of the interviews and based on a reference check, [00:14:45] we are prepared this evening as a staff to recommend approval of her services as a special magistrate for a fee of $125 per hour. [00:14:56] Thank you. [00:14:57] We'll open this up for public comment. [00:15:00] Seeing no one forward, coming forward, bring it back to council. [00:15:03] Move for approval. [00:15:04] We have a motion. [00:15:05] Second. [00:15:06] Second. [00:15:07] To the maker. [00:15:08] I think. [00:15:09] To the second. [00:15:10] No, thank you. [00:15:11] Councilman? [00:15:12] No, it's a very good idea. [00:15:13] Likewise. [00:15:14] There's no further discussion. [00:15:15] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:15:17] Aye. [00:15:18] Opposed? [00:15:19] The like sign.
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Annual Membership Drive - Recreation and Aquatic Center
approvedStaff requested approval of the annual 20% membership discount for the Recreation and Aquatic Center during December and January to incentivize holiday gifting. Council approved the discount, with discussion about online purchasing capability and gift certificate process.
- motion:Approve a 20% discount on Recreation and Aquatic Center memberships during December and January. (passed)
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[00:15:20] Motion passes. [00:15:21] Next is the annual membership drive for the Rec and Aquatic Center. [00:15:24] Yes, sir. [00:15:25] Mr. Mayor, it's that time of year again. [00:15:28] And we are back before you requesting that during the months of December and January [00:15:35] that memberships to the Recreation and Aquatic Center be discounted a 20% reduction in costs. [00:15:45] The purpose of the sale is to incentivize Christmastime gifting of memberships to the [00:15:53] Recreation and Aquatic Center. [00:15:57] Move for approval. [00:15:58] We have a motion. [00:15:59] Second. [00:16:00] Second. [00:16:01] To the maker. [00:16:02] What percent of our memberships are renewed at this time of year? [00:16:03] Smith. [00:16:04] I don't have that data with me tonight, but I can surely provide that. [00:16:05] Can you break it down on the city residents versus the outside city? [00:16:06] Sure. [00:16:07] Absolutely. [00:16:08] Thank you. [00:16:09] Thank you. [00:16:10] Thank you. [00:16:11] Thank you. [00:16:12] Thank you. [00:16:13] Thank you. [00:16:14] Thank you. [00:16:15] Thank you. [00:16:16] Thank you. [00:16:17] Thank you. [00:16:18] Thank you. [00:16:19] Thank you. [00:16:20] Thank you. [00:16:21] Thank you. [00:16:22] Thank you. [00:16:23] Thank you. [00:16:24] Thank you. [00:16:25] Thank you. [00:16:26] Thank you. [00:16:27] Thank you. [00:16:28] Thank you. [00:16:29] Thank you. [00:16:30] Thank you. [00:16:31] Move for approval. [00:16:32] Second. [00:16:33] I second. [00:16:34] Absolutely. [00:16:35] The second. [00:16:36] Elaine, on this. [00:16:37] How easy is it for people to purchase these? [00:16:38] Are they able to go online? [00:16:39] Do they need to call, come in? [00:16:40] Well, we're hopefully soon finalizing our new software so they would be able to purchase [00:16:41] them online. [00:16:43] I don't believe that that's going to be finalized in time for this sale, but they can come into [00:16:50] the Recreation and Aquatic Center and purchase them. [00:16:52] If we get the software fully functioning before the sale is over, they would be able to purchase [00:16:55] them. [00:16:56] And we do have the gift certificates made up, and then also people tend to like this [00:17:01] because of New Year's resolutions, so. [00:17:03] So, someone wanting to purchase it as a gift for a resident, they would purchase that and [00:17:09] then you go through the process of where they are. [00:17:12] They would actually be given a gift certificate, and then when that, whoever they give it to [00:17:16] comes to the Rec Center, they get their photo and all that, and issue their card on their [00:17:19] first day. [00:17:20] Excellent. [00:17:21] Thank you. [00:17:22] Councilman Sergey? [00:17:23] Nothing further. [00:17:25] There's no further discussion. [00:17:26] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:17:29] Aye.
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Agreement for Professional Services for James E. Grey Preserve Improvement Project
approvedCouncil approved a $49,500 professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for design work on the James E. Gray Preserve Improvement Project, funded through a $485,000 Recreational Trails grant. Improvements include a parking lot, bike and walking trails, a walking bridge, signage, and trail connections. Councilman Davis opposed, arguing the contract should have gone out for bid.
- motion:Motion to approve the professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for $49,500 for the James E. Gray Preserve Improvement Project. (passed)3–1
James E. Gray PreserveGills YMCAKimley-HornTroop 177Councilman DavisCouncilwoman Dabala-ThomasMs. MannsMs. SmithHaciendaJames E. Gray Preserve Improvement ProjectRecreational Trails grant programSims ParkWayfinding signage project▶ Jump to 17:30 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:17:30] Opposed, the like sign. [00:17:32] Motion passes. [00:17:33] Next is agreement for professional services for the James Gray Preserve Improvement Project. [00:17:37] Ms. Manns? [00:17:38] Yes, sir. [00:17:39] Mr. Mayor. [00:17:40] Earlier this year, the City was notified through the Recreational Trails grant program of the [00:17:47] success of a grant application that we had submitted for the development of roughly 14 [00:17:55] acres of property contiguous to the James E. Gray Preserve. [00:18:03] In that respect, the grant was for $485,000. [00:18:12] One of the restrictions of the grant is that we can only spend 15% of the total project [00:18:17] budget on professional fees. [00:18:20] In that, the City does have a relationship with Kimley Horn. [00:18:26] It was thought to be appropriate to do a continuing service agreement with them based on an evaluation [00:18:34] of their capabilities, their adequacy of personnel, their past record and experience, their knowledge [00:18:41] of the City and its administrative procedures. [00:18:45] The proposed fee for their work is $49,500, which is less than 15% of the total project [00:18:54] cost. [00:18:56] The types of improvements that we are proposing as a scope of services for the improvements [00:19:04] includes the establishment of a parking lot, a hard service bike trail, a walking trail, [00:19:10] a walking bridge, signage, trail connections and improvements for bicycles. [00:19:18] The recommendation of the staff is that you consider favorably our recommendation to enter [00:19:25] into a contract with Kimley Horn for the amount of $49,500 for the proposed improvements at [00:19:32] the James E. Gray Nature Preserve. [00:19:34] Thank you. [00:19:35] I'll open this up for public comment. [00:19:39] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:19:42] Move for approval. [00:19:43] Do we have a motion? [00:19:45] I'll second the motion with discussion. [00:19:48] Okay. [00:19:49] To the maker. [00:19:50] I think Kimley Horn might need a little satellite office in our beautiful downtown business [00:19:54] district soon. [00:19:55] The second? [00:19:58] Yeah, in light of the fact that we're having the processes taking place right now and talking [00:20:04] about our master plan, et cetera, et cetera, the plan as you would be developing this would [00:20:09] be incorporating into it the signage that we recently reviewed and some other aspects [00:20:17] of it. [00:20:21] What would be the time frame for this? [00:20:26] I believe you asked two questions, Councilwoman Dabala-Thomas, and I want to make sure to [00:20:31] respond to both of them. [00:20:33] The first related to signage, and it is part of the wayfinding project to establish new [00:20:39] signage at the nature preserve. [00:20:43] The second part of the question is the timing. [00:20:47] Our funds have not been released yet from the state for the recreational trails program. [00:20:56] Our expectation, though, is that they will be released in the summer, and at that time [00:21:02] we would have our project designed and prepared in the form of bid specifications. [00:21:10] Once the funding is approved, we would let the bid for competitive pricing. [00:21:17] Thank you. [00:21:19] Councilman Davis? [00:21:22] I'm against this. [00:21:24] I think that we should have put this out for bid. [00:21:28] I think a term that we've used up here before having to do with Sims Park, which Kimberly [00:21:33] Horne was involved in, was sticker shock, and I think we're going to find sticker shock [00:21:38] here. [00:21:39] And I think they saw a pot of money, 2.2 million and penny one, and went for it all. [00:21:44] So I just think that we're not helping ourselves by jumping in this without a bid. [00:21:54] Mr. Mayor, in response to the comments presented by Councilman Davis, there is nothing in state [00:21:59] law nor in the city charter that requires a competitive bid of a professional services [00:22:05] agreement, though in compliance with state law, we are proposing this as an amendment [00:22:14] to their original proposal, which was competitively bid. [00:22:18] Thank you. [00:22:19] I still believe that we should put this out for bid. [00:22:23] Thank you. [00:22:24] I had the opportunity to have a telephone interview from a young man who is working [00:22:32] on a merit badge for his life scout, quizzing me about the Hacienda of all things. [00:22:40] At the conclusion, he asked if there were any opportunities for service projects involving [00:22:45] the Hacienda. [00:22:46] I told him I thought there might well be down the road, but that more immediately there [00:22:50] could be some projects available with the grape reserve, specifically because we're [00:22:54] looking at doing the new entranceway and the trails and everything. [00:23:01] The gentleman was from Troop 177, which is at the Gills YMCA, but there are some other [00:23:11] units in the area that would also probably be interested. [00:23:14] Once we get design done as to what we'd like to see, there may be a way to get some of [00:23:21] it, particularly the trail work done for little or nothing other than the cost of some materials. [00:23:30] I would just add that to your list of things to keep track of, Ms. Smith. [00:23:41] There is no further discussion. [00:23:43] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:23:46] Aye. [00:23:47] Opposed? [00:23:48] No. [00:23:49] The motion passes 3-1.
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Duke Energy Utility Easement Request (Gloria Swanson Parking Lot) - Consideration of Approval
approvedCouncil approved a utility easement for Duke Energy in the Gloria Swanson Parking Lot (east of Bank Street, south of Grand Boulevard) to allow an LED lighting project to proceed. Staff described the matter as housekeeping since no easement currently existed despite long-standing lighting.
- motion:Motion to approve the Duke Energy utility easement for the Gloria Swanson Parking Lot. (passed)
Gloria Swanson Parking Lot, east of Bank Street and south of Grand BoulevardDuke EnergyMs. MannsGloria Swanson Parking Lot LED lighting project▶ Jump to 23:50 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:23:51] Next is the Duke Energy Utility Easement Request for the Gloria Swanson Parking Lot, Ms. Manns. [00:23:57] Mr. Mayor, this item is considered in large part to be a bookkeeping or housekeeping matter. [00:24:07] The specific request is to establish a utility easement for Duke Energy in the Gloria Swanson [00:24:15] Parking Lot located east of Bank Street and south of Grand Boulevard. [00:24:22] The reason is unknown why an easement doesn't currently exist, but in order to go forward [00:24:32] with the project to establish the LED lighting in the parking lot, a utility easement needs [00:24:40] to be put in place, and we are recommending approval of the easement. [00:24:44] Thank you. [00:24:45] Open it up for public comment. [00:24:48] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:24:50] Move to approve. [00:24:51] Second. [00:24:52] To the Mayor? [00:24:53] No. [00:24:54] No. [00:24:55] Second. [00:24:56] Council? [00:24:57] Was it myself? [00:24:58] I have nothing. [00:24:59] I didn't know if it was Chopper or myself. [00:25:00] We kind of tied that. [00:25:02] Likewise, can't figure out how we ever didn't have an easement for them. [00:25:06] Those lights have been up there as long as I can remember. [00:25:10] There's no further discussion. [00:25:11] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:25:13] Aye. [00:25:14] Opposed? [00:25:15] The like sign. [00:25:16] Motion passes. [00:25:17] Next is an invitation to bid 16-018, Circle Boulevard Improvements Project.
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Invitation to Bid 16-018, 2015/2016 (CDBG) Circle Blvd. Improvements Project - Bid Award
approvedCouncil awarded the low bid of $228,290 to Augustine Construction Incorporated for the CDBG Circle Boulevard Improvement Project, which includes asphalt milling and overlay between Sims Lane and Grand Boulevard, stormwater inlet upgrades, ADA sidewalk ramp improvements, and traffic markings. The bid came in $26,710 under the project estimate, with $198,970 from CDBG grant funding and $29,320 from the stormwater utility.
- motion:Motion to approve award of low bid to Augustine Construction Incorporated for $228,290 for the CDBG Circle Boulevard Improvement Project. (passed)
Circle Boulevard between Sims Lane and Grand BoulevardAugustine Construction IncorporatedMr. Bell-ThomasMr. RiveraMr. StarkeyMs. Fierce2015/2016 CDBG Circle Blvd. Improvements ProjectInvitation to Bid 16-018Residences of Orange Lake▶ Jump to 25:18 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:25:21] Mr. Rivera, do you want to handle this item? [00:25:29] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [00:25:31] The purpose of this item is for City Council to consider for approval an award of the low [00:25:35] bid submitted by Augustine Construction Incorporated in the amount not to exceed $228,290 for the [00:25:44] CDBG Circle Boulevard Improvement Project. [00:25:48] There were eight sealed competitive bids opened by the City on November 4th. [00:25:53] They ranged from a low bid of $228,290 to a high bid of $368,615.54. [00:26:05] Augustine Construction has performed similar projects for the City in the past. [00:26:10] All of those projects have come under budget and have been completed ahead of time. [00:26:16] This project consists of asphalt milling and overlay of Circle Boulevard between Sims [00:26:22] Lane and Grand Boulevard, stormwater inlet upgrades, ADA, sidewalk ramp improvements, [00:26:30] and the installation of traffic markings. [00:26:33] The bid amount of $228,290 is $26,710 under the project estimate of $255,000. [00:26:46] The CDBG grant funding for this project is in the amount of $198,970, leaving a balance [00:26:56] of $29,320 for stormwater improvements that we will use out of the stormwater utility. [00:27:04] Approval of the bid and award is recommended. [00:27:07] Thank you. [00:27:08] I'll open this up for public comment. [00:27:11] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:27:13] How is this going to coincide with the construction of what we're now calling the Residences [00:27:24] of Orange Lake? [00:27:25] I know they're going to come up with a new name, but I know there's been talk about doing [00:27:28] some improvements right there with Circle Boulevard. [00:27:31] We've worked with the developer and outlined our area of work as well as his. [00:27:37] We're going to work together, and in the end, it shouldn't have anything to do with the [00:27:41] work that he's going to have to do. [00:27:44] And we'll be completed before they start. [00:27:47] Do we have an estimate on when he's planning to go into the ground? [00:27:52] Well, if we take into account a couple months to get contract documents, insurance, and [00:27:59] bonds and stuff, I would think that we could probably start construction in a couple months. [00:28:04] I guess I probably should have asked Ms. Fierce. [00:28:06] Do we know when Mr. Starkey and his group are planning to be in the ground? [00:28:11] I don't know about that, but we are working on development standards relative to the rezoning [00:28:15] of the property at the moment. [00:28:17] Thank you. [00:28:20] Entertain a motion? [00:28:21] Move to approve. [00:28:22] We have a motion. [00:28:23] Second. [00:28:24] A second to the maker? [00:28:25] Nothing further. [00:28:26] Thank you. [00:28:27] A second? [00:28:28] Mr. Bell-Thomas? [00:28:29] Nothing. [00:28:30] Thank you. [00:28:31] There's no further discussion. [00:28:32] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:28:33] Aye. [00:28:34] Opposed? [00:28:35] The motion passes. [00:28:38] Next is a utility truck with crane purchase.
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Utility Service Truck with Crane Purchase - Division No. 107 Water Distribution
approvedCouncil approved purchase of an F-550 utility service truck with crane attachment from Allen J. Fleet Sales for $77,275.40, plus $3,000 appropriation for fittings, for the water distribution division. The 13-year-old vehicle being replaced will be sent to auction.
- motion:Motion to approve purchase of F-550 utility service truck with crane from Allen J. Fleet Sales for $77,275.40 plus $3,000 for fittings. (passed)
Allen J. Fleet SalesNational Auto Joint Powers AllianceMr. RiveraBid 2017-102811Capital Equipment Improvement PlanDivision No. 107 Water Distribution▶ Jump to 28:40 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:28:43] Yes, Mr. Mayor. [00:28:45] Mr. Rivera has submitted a request to accept a proposal from Allen J. Fleet Sales in the [00:28:53] amount of $77,275.40 for the purchase of a F-550 utility service truck with crane attachment. [00:29:07] In addition to the budget figure, he is asking for an appropriation of $3,000 for fittings [00:29:16] for the vehicle so that we can put it into service in the water distribution area of [00:29:23] the city. [00:29:24] The bid is based on the National Auto Joint Powers Alliance bid number 2017-102811. [00:29:34] If this recommendation meets with your approval, the budgeted amount is in the capital equipment [00:29:43] improvement plan for the water division. [00:29:47] Thank you. [00:29:50] Open it up for public comment? [00:29:53] Seeing no one, come forward to bring it back to council. [00:29:56] Move for approval. [00:29:57] Second. [00:29:58] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:30:00] Is it we're going to get anything for the 13 year old vehicle? [00:30:03] Yes, sir. [00:30:05] We'll put it out to auction. [00:30:07] Second. [00:30:10] There's no further discussion. [00:30:11] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:30:13] Aye. [00:30:14] Opposed?
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Water Service Truck Purchase - Division No. 107 Water Distribution
approvedCouncil approved the purchase of a replacement water service truck for the Water Distribution Division from Allen Jay Fleet Sales for $58,136.20 plus $3,000 for outfitting, using National Auto Joint Powers Alliance pricing. The truck replaces an 11-year-old vehicle and was budgeted in the capital equipment and improvement plan.
- motion:Motion to approve the purchase of a water service truck from Allen Jay Fleet Sales for $58,136.20 plus $3,000 outfitting appropriation. (passed)
Allen Jay Fleet SalesNational Auto Joint Powers AllianceRobert RiveraSturgeonCapital Equipment and Improvement PlanDivision No. 107 Water Distribution▶ Jump to 30:15 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:30:15] Like sign. [00:30:15] Next. [00:30:16] This must be the Robert Rivera. [00:30:19] It is indeed, Mr. [00:30:20] Mayor. [00:30:21] Okay. [00:30:22] Yes. [00:30:22] Water surface truck purchase. [00:30:25] Yes. [00:30:25] The purpose of this item is to replace an 11 year old truck that has served [00:30:32] its, its useful life in the department. [00:30:36] Again, we are recommending that we accept pricing in accordance with [00:30:42] national auto joint powers alliance with a specific proposal coming from [00:30:48] Allen J fleet sales in the amount of $58,136 and 20 cents and an [00:30:56] outfitting appropriation of $3,000. [00:31:00] The staff has budgeted for this replacement item in the capital [00:31:06] equipment and improvement plan for the water department, and we are hopeful [00:31:11] that you will see fit to allow us to go forward with the bid award. [00:31:16] Thank you. [00:31:17] Open it up for public comment. [00:31:20] Seeing no one come forward to bring it back to council. [00:31:23] Move for approval. [00:31:24] We have a motion. [00:31:25] Second. [00:31:26] Second to the maker. [00:31:27] Nothing. [00:31:28] Second. [00:31:29] No, thank you. [00:31:29] Mr. [00:31:29] Sturgeon. [00:31:30] No comments. [00:31:30] Thank you. [00:31:32] None here either. [00:31:34] There's no further discussion. [00:31:35] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:31:37] Aye. [00:31:38] Aye. [00:31:38] Opposed? [00:31:39] Like sign. [00:31:39] Motion passes. [00:31:41] Next is a pickup truck purchase. [00:31:43] Also for Mr. [00:31:44] Rivera. [00:31:44] Also for Mr. [00:31:45] Rivera. [00:31:46] This time though, it is for the Parks and Grounds Maintenance Division, and [00:31:52] it is a new vehicle also being purchased through the National Auto Joint Powers [00:32:02] Alliance bid number 2017-10281. [00:32:07] The provider being Allen Jay Fleet Sales for an amount not to exceed $25,251 [00:32:15] for the purchase of an F-150 standard pickup truck that, as I indicated,
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Pickup Truck Purchase – Division No. 110 Ground Maintenance
approvedCouncil approved the purchase of a pickup truck for the Grounds Maintenance Division (Division No. 110), added to the fleet due to staff expansion in the prior fiscal year.
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[00:32:20] will be used by the Grounds Maintenance Division, and specifically is being [00:32:26] added to the fleet as a result of the fact that we enlarged the staff last fiscal year. [00:32:33] Thank you. [00:32:33] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:32:36] Seeing no one come forward to bring it back to council. [00:32:39] Move for approval. [00:32:40] Move for approval. [00:32:43] Second. [00:32:43] And a second to the maker. [00:32:44] Nothing. [00:32:45] A second. [00:32:45] No comment. [00:32:46] Thank you. [00:32:48] There's no further discussion. [00:32:49] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:32:51] Aye. [00:32:53] Motion passes. [00:32:54] Next is the 2016-2017 roadway striping project. [00:33:00] Mr. [00:33:01] Rivera has proposed that we enter into an agreement with Whiteleaf LLC doing [00:33:08] business as traffic solutions for an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the [00:33:14] application of roadway striping. [00:33:16] The striping would occur on Main Street between U.S. [00:33:20] Highway 19 and Congress Street, and we are recommending approval of [00:33:28] his recommendation to you this evening. [00:33:30] Thank you. [00:33:30] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:33:33] Seeing no one come forward to bring it back to council. [00:33:39] Move for approval. [00:33:40] We have a motion. [00:33:40] Second. [00:33:41] And a second to the maker. [00:33:42] No comments. [00:33:43] A second. [00:33:43] No comment. [00:33:44] Thank you. [00:33:44] Councilman Davis. [00:33:46] I just, is that one of the roads that we were discussing a month or so ago [00:33:52] that was going to be refurbed, but then got put on hold because the [00:33:57] public kind of backed us down? [00:34:00] I don't believe so. [00:34:00] No. [00:34:01] No, sir. [00:34:02] Okay. [00:34:05] Can I get a list of those roads that were on that proposal? [00:34:08] It'll be easier. [00:34:10] Certainly. [00:34:10] Okay. [00:34:11] Thanks. [00:34:12] There's no further discussion. [00:34:13] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye.
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2016/2017 Roadway Striping Project - Consideration for Approval
Procedural transition: a prior motion passed, then the City Manager began a three-minute economic development report covering the grant program (FY16: $225,000 awarded stimulating $656,000 in project investments across 38 grants; 26 applications currently on file; $151,000 pending this fiscal year). No action taken on the listed agenda item (Roadway Striping Project) within this transcript excerpt.
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[00:34:15] Aye. [00:34:15] Aye. [00:34:15] Opposed? [00:34:16] Like sign. [00:34:16] Motion passes. [00:34:18] Next is a three minute report from economic development. [00:34:23] Thank you very much. [00:34:24] City manager, Mr. [00:34:25] Mr. [00:34:26] Mayor, as I like to say, sometimes it's good just to kind of stick to your knitting. [00:34:32] And that's very much what we're doing with economic development. [00:34:35] We're nurturing quite a number of relationships and progressing on them. [00:34:38] I just want to give you an update on the grant program that we've been [00:34:41] initiating since last year as a fiscal year 16, we've awarded $225,000 in grants, [00:34:49] which has stimulated $656,000 in project investments, and a total of 38 grants [00:34:55] were processed in fiscal year, 2016. [00:34:59] Currently, we have 26 grant applications on file. [00:35:02] Some of them were carried over from the previous year. [00:35:05] Some of them were carried over from the previous year. [00:35:08] These are buildings we very much want people to invest money in. [00:35:11] We've given them a letter for the ones that haven't progressed any further. [00:35:15] And if they don't, we want to free up those funds for additional projects. [00:35:18] Right now, for this fiscal year, we have $151,000 in grant applications pending.
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Three Minute Report: Economic Development Department
discussedThe Economic Development Department presented its three-minute report covering the FY2017 $300,000 budget, the Hacienda RFP (submission date Feb 16) with a favorable market study supporting a high-end boutique hotel, the recent sale of 5800 Main Street (Cameo Antique Mall) to Jose Cardenas/People Places, and an update on Main Street Landings where developer Ken McGurn has hired Onyx of Tampa as general contractor with mobilization expected in January and a 16-month build timeline. Council also discussed downtown rent rates, the Marine District, and marketing the small Bank Street retail space (potentially as a coffee shop).
5800 Main StreetBank StreetHaciendaHighway 19 Carter Marine District and Urban CorpsCameo Antique MallGibbsGrandma Sally'sLeaning TowerOnyxPeople PlacesJose CardenasKeith HunsbyKen McGurnMario AzzoniMr. BenderMr. HumphreysMr. StarkMs. FierceBusiness incubatorFY2017 Economic Development budget $300,000Gibbs report / Gibbs analysisHacienda RFPMain Street LandingsMarine District▶ Jump to 35:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:35:25] We think that some of those are going to fall by the wayside, but the budget for [00:35:28] fiscal year 2017 is $300,000. [00:35:31] And we'll continue to work with the commercial enterprises all through the [00:35:36] Highway 19 Carter Marine District and Urban Corps to see if those funds are [00:35:41] properly applied to those projects. [00:35:44] The Hacienda RFP is out there. [00:35:47] It's a very strong RFP. [00:35:49] The submission date is February 16th. [00:35:52] We've given a very long lead time because we want to have a rather long [00:35:56] time, and the holidays, too, of effectively marketing that. [00:36:00] Besides doing the traditional stuff of going out to Big Clerk, we're leveraging [00:36:04] LinkedIn quite a bit, which is a very valuable tool because they're broken down [00:36:08] into different groups and allows us the capacity to specifically access those [00:36:12] individuals that, for example, like South Beach Hotels. [00:36:18] You know, when investors in those properties, we can break them down and find [00:36:20] those individuals that make those investments, and we are actively pursuing [00:36:24] trying to put this information in their hand. [00:36:26] In the RFP, we've had a market rate study that from a hospitality advisory group [00:36:33] with over 40 years of experience of looking at these markets, and a study came [00:36:37] out very possible saying that the Hacienda, as a very high-end historic boutique [00:36:43] hotel, is feasible and that the net operating cash flow would service whatever [00:36:49] debt the developer would have to be able to continue on with the project. [00:36:54] In talking to Mr. Bender, the balconies are being drawn up for permitting, and [00:36:59] after the first year, they're going to submit plans to be able to permit to have [00:37:02] the balconies installed on the back of the Hacienda. [00:37:11] Most of what I do is talk to individual business owners. [00:37:15] For example, we had a new spot open up in town, and we had a prospective candidate [00:37:19] for that and went and talked to them. [00:37:21] So I think the real value in economic development is when we take the time, [00:37:24] sit down with these business owners one by one, have a good discussion with them, [00:37:29] and talk about the other opportunities that exist within downtown. [00:37:33] Another individual came in today that was interested because of the recent sale of [00:37:36] 5800 Main Street, that was interested in another building in town. [00:37:39] So that's what pretty much I do behind the scenes on a regular basis, is that I [00:37:44] try to give these individuals confidence that the management of the city is highly [00:37:48] effective in achieving the goals that the developer would like. [00:37:52] And a classic example is the 5800 Main Street project, [00:37:57] where four months ago, we were in discussions with those investors, and [00:38:01] we had the Gibbs report completed, which gave them the confidence, I believe, [00:38:04] to move forward with their project. [00:38:05] So we're very excited about what we see in terms of investor confidence in [00:38:09] this community, and hope that it will continue to kind of go forward. [00:38:13] The last thing is that on, people always ask me about Main Street landings, [00:38:19] on December 2nd, I received an email from Ken McGurn that basically said they [00:38:24] have hired a general contractor, the name of the firm is Onyx out of Tampa. [00:38:30] They were very pleased with that, and [00:38:32] the email said that they plan on mobilizing to the site by January. [00:38:36] So we're still hopeful, and I will be very happy when I see that project up and [00:38:41] running and moving forward. [00:38:42] So that's a response from Mr. Gurn on that. [00:38:45] Thank you, any questions? [00:38:46] I have. [00:38:47] Mr. Stark. [00:38:48] Yeah, I have a question about the Main Street landings. [00:38:50] That is topic number one, no matter where I am, people meet and [00:38:54] want to know what's happening to it now. [00:38:56] If he is going to pick up in January, does he have any kind of a time frame for [00:39:02] what kind of time we're looking at for what he wants to do? [00:39:07] His general manager, Keith Hunsby, is very good to talk to, and [00:39:10] what I've heard is 16 months. [00:39:12] 16 months from start? [00:39:14] From start to finish, yes. [00:39:16] And is he anticipating starting in January, or? [00:39:18] Yes, absolutely, that's what the email says, and [00:39:20] I believe Ms. Fierce had been in contact with him on Friday also to further affirm [00:39:25] that they make some truly excellent comments about development, [00:39:30] how they're working with development. [00:39:32] Mr. Humphreys is really happy with how they've been working with their organization. [00:39:37] I think the challenge that they have has to do with just simply tying up all [00:39:40] the paperwork, it's a large project. [00:39:42] And there's a lot of RFIs to deal with, subcontractors to deal with. [00:39:47] And all through this process, [00:39:49] Mr. McGurn has been issuing us letters and keeping us posted. [00:39:52] And it's just a normal process of getting a big project like this up off the ground. [00:39:57] There hasn't really been any hiccups whatsoever, I believe. [00:40:00] I just wanted to add that we've been in contact with both the general contractor [00:40:03] and the developer, and we expect their application to be submitted this week. [00:40:08] It is a very voluminous project with over 600 sheets of [00:40:14] plans that we're going to be getting this week. [00:40:15] So it takes a while to put those together, [00:40:17] which is, I think, what they're trying to do now. [00:40:19] Well, I just want to say, and have this go on record, [00:40:23] that that would mean that April of 2018, that's when I exit council. [00:40:28] And I sure want to see that project finished before I get off council. [00:40:32] So if you extend that to Mr. McGurn, because I'll be breathing down his neck. [00:40:37] I believe they have a ticking clock also on this project, so. [00:40:40] Okay, thank you. [00:40:41] And tell him I still think we need boat lifts out back. [00:40:45] I don't know if he's still considering that or not. [00:40:47] And then, Mario, could you explain, please, or Mr. [00:40:49] Azzoni, can you explain to the public the property you discussed, 5800 Main Street? [00:40:54] I think a lot of people aren't aware what that is. [00:40:57] It's the Cameo Antique Mall, but it was in today's paper [00:41:04] that Jose Cardenas and People Places have purchased that property. [00:41:11] And the thing that we look at quite a bit, and I think that People Places look [00:41:19] quite a bit, is this concept of demand driven, [00:41:21] just like they did with the residents of Orange Lake. [00:41:24] And the Gibbs analysis basically says that the trade area of 168,000 people [00:41:32] that there's a demand there and that there's an opportunity for business [00:41:36] owners to meet that demand if they're business savvy enough. [00:41:39] And what we're seeing, of all things, and Gibbs specializes in, [00:41:42] they actually wrote a textbook on urban core retail development. [00:41:47] And they have, in that study, a number of the different type of businesses where [00:41:51] there's existing demand that those businesses would do well. [00:41:55] And we've talked to prospective tenants for that location. [00:41:59] And the conversations are always very good, and [00:42:02] the data that we work with is always very accurate. [00:42:04] And right now we see a demand for additional downtown retail in New Port Richey. [00:42:10] And so I think that they're simply responding to a market that is out there. [00:42:15] I think that you've seen a lot of capital investment on the eastern side of [00:42:18] this county. [00:42:19] You've seen continued growth on this side of the county, but [00:42:23] I don't think you've seen the new capital investment over here, [00:42:26] yet people continue to come in this area. [00:42:29] So the Gibbs group, with the metrics that they use, clearly indicate an analysis [00:42:36] is that there's an opportunity for good business owners to come to our downtown and [00:42:42] to invest. [00:42:43] And if they, you have to be business, I call it a three-legged stool. [00:42:47] The first leg is to identify the demand is there. [00:42:51] The second component is that you need a land owner or commercial property owner to [00:42:57] put a facility in place that meets the need to that demand in terms of having [00:43:01] the right degree of presence for that. [00:43:03] But the third and most important component is the entrepreneur. [00:43:06] You need really strong, good business owners that are savvy to do that. [00:43:10] And what I'm really happy about is that those people I talk to on a fairly [00:43:13] regular basis, some of them are short of half a leg sometimes, but [00:43:18] there are individuals that are very strong. [00:43:20] And I think that having really good entrepreneurs in our downtown is the key [00:43:26] and essentially key to making sure that we have that sustained growth for the city. [00:43:32] And it was the purpose of the business incubator when we started very on, [00:43:35] is to communicate to those individuals that we're open for business. [00:43:38] And it's certainly a very beautiful city that you folks have here. [00:43:44] But 58 Main Street is the classic example where you have really [00:43:48] business savvy individuals that see that opportunity. [00:43:52] And again, it's a risk to some degree, but a lot of us say we wish we had gone back [00:43:58] and did that, and I think it's like 11,000 square feet of retail space that's available. [00:44:04] And right now they're trying to figure out just how we deploy that. [00:44:08] But that was a systemic decision. [00:44:11] It wasn't something that was, you know, they saw the value there and [00:44:16] that was really encouraging. [00:44:17] I want to take that one more step further because we discussed this property, you and [00:44:22] I, and we got into what the value per square foot's going for downtown now and [00:44:28] what's going down by the old hospital, just so [00:44:31] the public knows that what's growing downtown, we need to extend down to that area. [00:44:36] Well, in analysis of specifically looking at the Marine District, I mean, [00:44:40] obviously, you know, we want to, you know, economic development is concerned about [00:44:45] how it works with the entire city. [00:44:47] And the rent rates, when we started here three years ago, was about $6 a square foot. [00:44:52] You couldn't even get those places rented out that. [00:44:55] Now they're up at $11 a square foot, $12 a square foot, so. [00:45:00] And that's downtown. [00:45:02] That's downtown, but the Marine District is $6.50. [00:45:06] And I've talked to a business owner [00:45:08] down there where we have a medical office down there [00:45:11] that's empty, that's $6.50 a square foot. [00:45:14] And so obviously we have, you know, [00:45:17] some challenges down there. [00:45:19] And, you know, when I talk to, [00:45:23] when I see medical practices down there, [00:45:25] and again, it comes down to the entrepreneur [00:45:26] and some of the medical practices do very well down there [00:45:29] in terms of the patient governance facilities, but. [00:45:31] It's also, if it's growing downtown, it may grow, [00:45:35] that's not like it's miles and miles away, [00:45:37] it's, you know, within a mile. [00:45:38] That's very true. [00:45:39] So we might see a retail section down there too, [00:45:41] because we have, you know, Grandma Sally's, [00:45:44] you know, complex there, [00:45:46] and it's right across the street from it. [00:45:48] Yeah, and really good business down there. [00:45:49] You got Leaning Tower down there, [00:45:50] who is a great business person [00:45:52] and is a great contributor to the community. [00:45:56] I do think it's important that you focus [00:45:59] on one area, execute in that area, [00:46:02] and then it has that ripple effect, [00:46:03] and it gives people confidence [00:46:05] to then go down in the area to develop. [00:46:08] I drive through the area all the time. [00:46:10] I see those for sale signs. [00:46:11] And I do talk to several, you know, [00:46:16] individuals that are looking at the area quite a bit, [00:46:18] because as you increase your density in Pinellas County, [00:46:22] they do, I do talk to them, you know. [00:46:23] You know, those are larger buildings down there, [00:46:25] and they do present opportunities down there. [00:46:27] It's just a, tend to be a little bit bigger project. [00:46:29] Do you want to put an advertisement [00:46:31] out for Bank Street tonight, [00:46:34] that the business is open on Bank Street? [00:46:35] There's a retail area open on Bank Street? [00:46:39] I want to put, um. [00:46:40] I mean, this is, you do for a living. [00:46:42] Put it out there to the public. [00:46:44] I'm already talking to a couple of business owners [00:46:46] that are very interested in it. [00:46:47] What I want back in there is a coffee shop. [00:46:49] Okay. Okay. [00:46:51] I think that a coffee shop does really well in there, [00:46:54] and certainly there's an investment in that place. [00:46:57] And, you know, it's certainly suited for that. [00:47:03] That was a project that I looked at very early on [00:47:05] when I came here, [00:47:06] and in terms of educating entrepreneurs, [00:47:08] in terms of how you can make money with relatively low risk. [00:47:11] Only 400 square feet. [00:47:12] You're not going to lose your shirt, [00:47:13] but if you're really good at it, [00:47:15] you can establish a very strong customer [00:47:17] based in that location. [00:47:18] And we have enough customers in the park and people [00:47:20] that you'll make money off of that event. [00:47:23] But it takes a very business savvy individual, [00:47:25] and I talked to one today, [00:47:26] and we talked quite extensively [00:47:28] about moving into that location. [00:47:31] But so, yeah, we're still advertising that space. [00:47:33] It's a good space. [00:47:34] It'll go faster than anybody. [00:47:36] I've looked at it myself, quite frankly. [00:47:38] I've had that discussion. [00:47:39] So, you know, but I think it's a great spot, [00:47:42] and I think that spot, [00:47:43] I'd like to see it be very successful. [00:47:44] And I think with the right business person, [00:47:46] the corner of bank right across the Hacienda [00:47:49] can be successful with the right person running it. [00:47:51] Yes, somebody called me too, [00:47:52] and I referred him over to Mario as well. [00:47:55] It got immediate interest. [00:47:59] And I think a coffee shop could work there, [00:48:01] but it's got to open before nine o'clock in the morning [00:48:03] and stay open a little later than that. [00:48:05] It wouldn't be bad to have a few pastries in there too. [00:48:08] It would not hurt to have pastries also, but yes. [00:48:11] Done right, I think a coffee shop [00:48:13] would be very successful there, so. [00:48:15] And if I might just interject, [00:48:18] that 5800 building already is an incredible, [00:48:22] just tonight, it looks absolutely spectacular [00:48:24] with just the slight addition [00:48:28] that they did to their lighting. [00:48:29] So it just, it's great. [00:48:33] Any other questions or comments for economic development?
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