Council passed Ordinance 2018-2136 on second reading, establishing a municipal civil infraction system with special magistrates, citations, and penalties.
17 items on the agenda · 11 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.
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[00:00:21] I'd ask you all to stand to join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for [00:00:22] a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:25] 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. [00:00:45] Thank you.
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Moment of Silence
Moment of Silence.
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[00:00:46] You may be seated.
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Approval of February 20, 2018 Regular Meeting and February 22, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes of the February 20, 2018 regular meeting and February 22, 2018 special meeting, with one amendment to note that Ms. DeBella Thomas had to leave the special meeting early and was excused.
- motion:Approve the February 20, 2018 regular meeting and February 22, 2018 special meeting minutes, amended to note Ms. DeBella Thomas was excused early from the special meeting. (passed)
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[00:00:51] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from February 20th and the special [00:00:56] meeting on the 22nd of February. [00:00:58] Move for approval with one change, Mr. Mayor? [00:01:01] And that change being? [00:01:02] On the special meeting, can you show that Ms. DeBella Thomas had to leave early and [00:01:07] that she was excused? [00:01:09] Because at the last, it says that all three of us talked about how good the presentation [00:01:14] was and it gave us the impression that she wasn't allowed to speak and I didn't want [00:01:19] that to be the... [00:01:20] I had nothing to say. [00:01:21] No, well, I don't know what... [00:01:22] You talk about the ULI meeting? [00:01:23] The ULI wrap-up? [00:01:24] The ULI meeting, yeah. [00:01:25] So noted. [00:01:26] If we could make that change. [00:01:27] Do we have a second? [00:01:28] Second. [00:01:29] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:30] Aye. [00:01:31] Opposed, light sign.
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Proclamation - Florida Loquat Day
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring March 24, 2018 as Florida Loquat Day in New Port Richey, recognizing the 5th annual Florida Loquat Festival to be held at Francis Avenue Park. A representative from the Environmental Committee accepted the proclamation and invited the public to attend.
- direction:Mayor proclaimed March 24, 2018 as Florida Loquat Day in New Port Richey. (passed)
Francis Avenue ParkEcology FloridaFriendship Farms and FairSuncoast Credit UnionJohnRob Marlow5th Annual Florida Loquat FestivalEnvironmental CommitteeFlorida Loquat Day▶ Jump to 1:32 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:32] Next, it is my pleasure to ask a representative from the Environmental Committee to meet me [00:01:43] at the podium. [00:02:01] This is a proclamation of the City of New Port Richey. [00:02:04] Whereas the loquat tree is an attractive tree that produces luscious fruit that is nutritious [00:02:09] and delicious, and whereas the loquat tree is a member of the rose family, kin to plums [00:02:14] and pears and not related to the kumquat, a member of the citrus family, with which [00:02:18] it should not be confused, and whereas the loquat tree makes a valuable contribution [00:02:24] to a local sustainable food system, needing no fertilizer and little water to thrive, [00:02:31] and being tolerant of the extremes of Florida winter cold and summer heat, and whereas the [00:02:35] loquat tree can produce 100 pounds or more of fruit in a given season, and whereas on [00:02:41] April 5, 2014, Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms and Fair hosted the first ever Florida [00:02:47] Loquat Festival in New Port Richey, an educational event featuring local professionals who shared [00:02:53] the loquat's history, the importance of urban agriculture, and several different ways of [00:02:58] creating loquat compotes, preserves, pies, garnishes, and other specialties for tasting [00:03:04] and sale, and whereas due to the overwhelming popularity of previous loquat festivals, the [00:03:11] Committee on Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms and Fair will be hosting the fifth annual [00:03:16] Florida Loquat Festival on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Francis [00:03:24] Avenue Park, now therefore I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby [00:03:28] proclaim March 24, 2018, as Florida Loquat Day in New Port Richey, and I urge residents [00:03:36] of our community to participate in the fifth annual Florida Loquat Festival and discover [00:03:41] the great values of one of our tiniest fruits, and I will take a personal note to the point [00:03:48] I bought two loquats at the fourth annual Loquat Festival, and much to my amazement [00:03:56] and surprise, and I think the Deschamps' amazement and surprise as well, both of them [00:04:00] are still alive. [00:04:03] I want to invite everyone out to the Loquat Festival, which is at Francis Avenue Park [00:04:19] on Saturday, March 24th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., please come out early, the event tends to [00:04:25] sell out of goods very, very quickly, we've had people at 9.45 and there's, you know, [00:04:30] things that aren't there, so if you're excited about loquats, please come out and enjoy and [00:04:34] take part in that, and I also want to take a minute to thank our premier sponsor, Suncoast [00:04:38] Credit Union, who's been extremely supportive of the event for the last three years running. [00:04:42] Thank you. [00:04:45] To reiterate on what John said, the loquat cookies go out fast, so if you would like [00:05:00] to have some of those delicious cookies, you better be there bright and early or they will [00:05:05] be gone.
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Proclamation - Problem Gambling Awareness Month (By Title Only)
approvedCouncil issued a proclamation by title only declaring March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month, to be forwarded to the recipient.
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[00:05:07] We also have a proclamation, this is by title only, it's declaring the month of March as [00:05:14] Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and we'll be forwarding this on, so if you would pass [00:05:20] that down.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - December 2017 & January 2018
approvedon consentParks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes for December 2017 and January 2018 were approved as part of the consent agenda.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda, including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes for December 2017 and January 2018. (passed)
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[00:22:30] Next item is the consent agenda. [00:22:32] Move for approval. [00:22:33] Second. [00:22:34] We have a motion and a second. [00:22:37] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:22:40] Aye. [00:22:41] Aye. [00:22:42] Aye. [00:22:43] Opposed, like sign. [00:22:44] Motion. [00:22:45] Just a percentage on, you had one item on there, Ms. Manns.
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Purchase/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil reviewed the purchases/payments list. A councilmember asked about the percentage of contract paid to date for PMG related to the ongoing annexation study; the City Manager agreed to provide that detail in Friday's city manager's report.
- direction:City Manager directed to report the percentage of PMG contract cost incurred to date in Friday's city manager's report.
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[00:22:49] It didn't show the percentage of the contract that it paid for to date. [00:22:54] Is that Sears Environmental? [00:22:56] No. [00:22:57] Or PMG? [00:22:58] Yes. [00:22:59] Okay, we will note that for you. [00:23:03] I mean, knowing what the total cost is, obviously the annexation study has been ongoing, I just [00:23:10] didn't know if it was an ongoing clock. [00:23:12] I wanted to pay their bill, but I wanted to get an idea of what the overall percentage [00:23:17] of cost incurred is. [00:23:19] I'll make sure to indicate that to you on Friday in my city manager's report. [00:23:23] Thank you. [00:23:25] Thank you. [00:23:26] Next item is public reading of ordinances.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2018-2136: Municipal Civil Infraction System
approvedCouncil held the second reading of Ordinance 2018-2136, amending Chapter 2 of the city code to add Article 11 establishing a municipal civil infraction system with civil citations, special magistrates, definitions, procedures, and penalties. No public comment was offered, and the ordinance passed unanimously.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2018-2136
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2018-2136 establishing a municipal civil infraction system on second reading. (passed)
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[00:23:28] Second reading ordinance 2018-2136, municipal civil infraction system. [00:23:34] Ordinance 2018-2136, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, providing for [00:23:38] amendment of Chapter 2 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances pertaining to administration. [00:23:43] Providing a new Article 11 pertaining to civil citations, supplemental code enforcement. [00:23:48] Providing definitions of terms, procedures, and penalties. [00:23:51] Providing for special magistrates. [00:23:53] Providing for conflicts, severability, and an effective date. [00:23:57] Thank you. [00:23:58] This is a public reading of this ordinance. [00:23:59] Public comment would be appropriate at this time, if anyone wishes to address counsel [00:24:03] on it. [00:24:07] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to counsel. [00:24:09] Move for approval. [00:24:10] We have a motion. [00:24:13] Second. [00:24:14] Second. [00:24:15] To the maker? [00:24:16] Nothing. [00:24:17] To the second? [00:24:18] Nothing. [00:24:19] Councilman? [00:24:20] No, sir. [00:24:21] Councilwoman? [00:24:22] Nothing. [00:24:23] Thank you. [00:24:24] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:24:25] Aye. [00:24:26] Aye. [00:24:27] Aye. [00:24:28] Opposed? [00:24:29] Light sign. [00:24:30] Motion passes.
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Board Re-Appointment: Rose Mohr, Environmental Committee
approvedCouncil reappointed Rose Mohr to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term spanning through March 6, 2020. Council members thanked her for her continued service.
- motion:Motion to reappoint Rose Mohr to the Environmental Committee for a term through March 6, 2020. (passed)
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[00:24:31] Next is item 10A, board reappointment. [00:24:32] Rose Moore to the Environmental Committee. [00:24:36] Sir, Mr. Mayor, Ms. Moore currently serves as a member of the Environmental Committee. [00:24:43] Her term lapsed on December 3, 2017. [00:24:48] She has now submitted her application for reappointment. [00:24:52] The terms of office for the Environmental Committee are two years. [00:24:57] Therefore, if you determine it to be appropriate to reappoint Ms. Moore, her term will span [00:25:03] through March 6, 2020. [00:25:07] Any public comment? [00:25:10] Seeing no one, counsel? [00:25:12] Move for approval. [00:25:13] Second. [00:25:14] We have a motion and a second. [00:25:16] Any discussion? [00:25:17] I just would like to say thanks to Rose. [00:25:21] Jeff and I took her spot on city council, and we've been trying to offer her that job [00:25:28] for the last four years, and she doesn't want it anymore. [00:25:31] So, as long as she's involved in the city, I'm happy. [00:25:34] To the second. [00:25:35] We appreciate her service, and that group has been doing some really nice things over [00:25:41] the last couple of years. [00:25:42] Councilwoman? [00:25:43] I just thank you for your service, Rose. [00:25:44] Councilman? [00:25:45] Yes, thank you, Rose. [00:25:46] Yes. [00:25:47] And likewise, that's a great committee. [00:25:48] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:25:49] Aye. [00:25:50] Opposed? [00:25:51] Light sign. [00:25:52] Motion passes. [00:25:53] Next is board reappointment. [00:25:54] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:25:55] Aye. [00:25:56] Opposed? [00:25:57] Light sign. [00:25:58] Motion passes. [00:25:59] Next is board appointments to the Cultural Affairs Committee. [00:26:03] Megan Gillespie, Lisa Marie Dolce, and Ruth Ann Jackson. [00:26:07] Yes, sir. [00:26:08] Mr. Mayor, it's a pretty exciting night for the Cultural Affairs Committee in that they're [00:26:13] gaining three additional members, two of which serve as full members, and the third, Ruth [00:26:21] Ann Jackson, who would serve as the first alternate subject to your approval of their [00:26:28] appointments this evening. [00:26:31] As you know, the Cultural Affairs Committee has been down a few members for a considerable
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Board Appointments: Megan Gillespie, Lisa Marie Dolcy and Ruth Ann Jackson, Cultural Affairs Committee
approvedCouncil approved two-year appointments of Megan Gillespie, Lisa Marie Dolcy, and Ruth Ann Jackson to the Cultural Affairs Committee, with terms running through March 6, 2020. The Cultural Affairs Committee had reviewed and recommended all three candidates.
- motion:Motion to approve the appointments of Megan Gillespie, Lisa Marie Dolcy, and Ruth Ann Jackson to the Cultural Affairs Committee for two-year terms through March 6, 2020. (passed)
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[00:26:38] period of time. [00:26:40] The Cultural Affairs Committee has reviewed the applications of the three candidates, [00:26:46] and they are recommending that you consider approving them for a two-year term, and that [00:26:52] would be also through March 6, 2020. [00:26:56] Thank you. [00:26:57] Open it up for public comment. [00:26:58] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:27:02] Move for approval. [00:27:03] Second. [00:27:04] We have a motion and a second from the maker. [00:27:05] Welcome the board to the second. [00:27:06] Yes. [00:27:07] Thank you so much. [00:27:08] This was for all three of them at once. [00:27:09] Is that correct? [00:27:10] Yes. [00:27:11] Yes. [00:27:12] Thank you very much. [00:27:13] We applaud you and look forward to greater things happening in our city. [00:27:18] Deputy Mayor. [00:27:19] Yes, thank you to all three, and it seems like the Cultural Affairs Committee has a [00:27:22] lot of momentum right now, so I'm very excited to see what these new people bring to it. [00:27:26] Councilman. [00:27:27] Thank you for wanting to serve on the committee. [00:27:32] And I am glad to see the Cultural Affairs Committee getting cranked up and doing some [00:27:37] cool stuff. [00:27:38] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:27:40] Aye. [00:27:41] Opposed, the like sign. [00:27:43] Motion passes. [00:27:44] Next is Non-Emergency Resolution 2018-04. [00:27:48] Mrs. Spears has a PowerPoint. [00:27:50] Do you want to read the resolution? [00:27:53] We do. [00:27:54] This is Resolution 2018-04, a resolution requesting the nuisance abatement of a structure subject [00:28:00] to a condemnation order of the building official pursuant to Section 6-171 through 6-183 of [00:28:07] the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Port Richey, finding a hazard to the safety of [00:28:11] persons or property in the subject property, condemning the subject property, and authorizing [00:28:16] the demolition and removal of the nuisance at the subject property. [00:28:20] Finding the subject property to consist of parcel ID number 06261600300000490 located [00:28:31] at 6840 Edgewater Drive, legally described as Lot 49, Edgewater Gardens, Unit 1, as per [00:28:38] Platt, recorded in Platt Book 6, page 96 of the Public Records of Pasco County, Florida, [00:28:44] together with the following mobile home situate thereon, 1973 home, ID number 03611586G, real [00:28:54] property number R127496, also known as 6840 Edgewater Drive, New Port Richey, Florida, [00:29:01] and shown on Exhibit A, and for other purposes, under relief. [00:29:04] Thank you.
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Non-Emergency Resolution #2018-04 - Abatement and Removal of Unsafe Structure at 6840 Edgewater Drive
approvedCouncil held a quasi-judicial hearing on Resolution #2018-04 to declare a fire-damaged mobile home at 6840 Edgewater Drive an unsafe structure and require its abatement. The property had been damaged in a 2014 fire, with demolition started without permits and repair permits denied. Three neighbors spoke in support; the owner did not appear though notice was confirmed. Council approved the resolution.
Ord. Resolution #2018-04
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution #2018-04 declaring the structure at 6840 Edgewater Drive a nuisance and requiring its abatement. (passed)
6829 Edgewater Drive6833 Edgewater Drive6836 Edgewater Drive6840 Edgewater DriveBob LymanJerry HiggsMr. DriscollMr. EvitzThomas M. O'BrienEdgewater Gardens subdivisionResolution #2018-04slum and blight process▶ Jump to 29:05 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:29:05] Mayor and Council, this is the quasi-judicial review, and I'm going to go through a series [00:29:10] of slides, and I'm going to invite Mr. Evitz, the building official, to also speak on the [00:29:15] matter. [00:29:19] The subject property is located within the Edgewater Gardens subdivision, and that is [00:29:24] generally located to the west of 19 and north of Green Key Road. [00:29:30] The lot contains a mobile home that was damaged by a fire back in 2014. [00:29:37] The city had initiated the slum and blight process on the property. [00:29:43] The owner thereafter started demolition without a permit, and later a permit application was [00:29:51] submitted for repair to the structure, but it was denied because it did not meet the [00:29:56] code. [00:29:58] There were several conversations. [00:30:00] and there was an on-site meeting between staff as well as the property owner and [00:30:05] his attorney about a year ago. Since then the city has not received anything [00:30:10] further to either repair or demo the structure. The damaged structure meets [00:30:16] the definition of unfit and unsafe and staff is recommending that the city [00:30:21] adopt the resolution, declare the structure a nuisance, and require its [00:30:25] abatement. The city code requires the resolution specify an action at a time [00:30:32] certain but no sooner than 16 days from today. We did publish or post a notice on [00:30:39] the property on February 5th and we also mailed certified mail to all owners and [00:30:45] interested parties on that same date. And this is the first of several slides that [00:30:51] will show you of the property. This is in particular the view from the street [00:30:56] along Edgewater Drive and Mr. Ebbets again will review the the rest of the [00:31:00] slides showing that it that there's been substantial damage to the structure and [00:31:04] again it meets the terms of unfit and unsafe. And with that we have slide 8 [00:31:10] which is this one right here. It shows under the carport on the south side of [00:31:15] the trailer the damage to the roof. Picture 9 shows actually where the roof [00:31:20] has been warped. It's the same picture up close showing where the under framing [00:31:24] has been overheated and caused a problem with it trying to gap away. [00:31:30] Photograph 10 is the back of the trailer. That's where the fire actually was [00:31:35] started. This was four years ago. It was before I came and there's been three [00:31:39] building officials involved in it since it started. This was evidently an [00:31:44] addition that burnt down and you can see how it damaged the end of the trailer. [00:31:47] It's left exposed wood, exposed insulation, shows the siding and it's all [00:31:54] flammable. The stuff that's exposed there, the coatings on the inside of the [00:31:59] building, the framing is exposed entirely on that side. This next picture photograph [00:32:05] 11. Photograph 11 is on the opposite side of the mobile home. That's the door that [00:32:10] you go into the mobile home showing that there's no damage on that side. [00:32:16] Photograph 12. That's a close-up shot of the side where the portion of the [00:32:20] building was burnt off and it was just demolished without permits or whatever. [00:32:24] That shows you how the metal was burnt on it. It also affected the electric. The [00:32:29] electric on the building was all overheated. It would have to be [00:32:31] completely rewired. That wood is also another fire hazard. Photograph 13. This [00:32:40] is showing the damage to the roof over the carport on the side of it [00:32:45] where it was attached to the mobile home. Wiring and the water heater were [00:32:48] both damaged on it. Overall, the structure is uninhabitable, unsafe [00:32:52] structure. It should be removed. My recommendation. Again, staff is [00:32:57] recommending approval of the resolution. If the city is required to remove the [00:33:02] structure and demo it, we will bring forward a separate resolution to assess [00:33:07] the costs. You were forwarded three emails today from the city clerk's [00:33:13] office that were from residents in the neighborhoods who support the resolution. [00:33:18] We also received a voicemail from another resident who voiced her [00:33:23] affirmation of the demolition of the structure. And that concludes staff's [00:33:28] remarks. Thank you. Mr. Driscoll, I'm correct this is quasi-judicial. I'd ask [00:33:37] if the property owner is present and wishes to address counsel. Seeing nobody [00:33:46] coming forward, I will note that he did send a letter dated March 5th which we [00:33:52] have received. Are there any substantially affected parties that would [00:33:56] like to address counsel on this? If you could give us your name and address for [00:34:02] the record when you come down, please. [00:34:10] Good evening. My name is Thomas M. O'Brien. I live at 6836 Edgewater Drive. If you'll [00:34:17] look at slide 13, you see what I see every morning as I exit my residence. And [00:34:23] every night when I come home, I get to look at garbage. I also get to look at [00:34:30] wild animals that seem to like to live in the said trailer. Due to the fact that [00:34:39] said trailer also emits odors and provides disgust when I have company [00:34:50] come over, we would appreciate your demolition of said property. I'd also [00:34:57] like my property values back. My taxes keep going down but unfortunately that [00:35:04] also includes the value of my property. I spent $40,000 for it. I think I should [00:35:10] be able to get at least $40,000 for it in today's environment. I can't. I'd be [00:35:16] lucky to get $10,000. For this, I'd appreciate your association and help [00:35:23] with our endeavors to receive relief from this type of a project. Thank you. [00:35:31] Thank you. Anyone else? Any members? [00:35:45] Jerry Higgs, 6833 Edgewater Drive. I had a place at one time, or still own it now, [00:35:51] at Garden and Manor Beach. Burnt. It was a mobile home. Same condition, same [00:35:58] situation. The city forced me to tear that down within 90 days. That [00:36:02] happened. What happened to the new rules? As time went on, it seemed like it got [00:36:07] laxed. Now, this has been going on for four and a half years. It is totally [00:36:12] unfair for the people within a hundred feet of that place to look at that every [00:36:15] single day. The city needs to step in and do something about it now. It's getting [00:36:20] out of hand. Way out of hand. Too far out of hand. Okay? Thank you. Anyone else? [00:36:35] My name is Bob Lyman, 6829 Edgewater Drive. I don't see how something like for [00:36:41] four years something like this could go on. You know, I see no excuse for it. [00:36:45] It's a big eyesore. Like you see in the pictures, how would you like to [00:36:49] wake up in the morning and look at that? Or take your dog for a walk through the [00:36:52] neighborhood and see all that. You know, as you see in some of the pictures, [00:36:56] this grass is so tall. It was just cut, I believe it was Monday or Tuesday. It was [00:37:01] so tall that when you cut the grass, it's yellow underneath. So that's telling you it's [00:37:04] been there for a long time. And it's an eyesore. It really is. And that's not the [00:37:08] type of neighborhood we belong in. None of the residents like that. You know, [00:37:12] we're a close neighborhood and everything. And I feel like the guy [00:37:15] doesn't respect us because he's just letting it go, and letting it go, and letting it go. [00:37:19] And it just keeps going on forever. Four years? Come on now. That's ridiculous. I'd [00:37:23] like to see it yanked out of there. I really would. It'd make the neighborhood [00:37:26] look so much better and everything. And I think people would be so much happier. [00:37:29] Especially Tom and Wally living right next door to it. Like he says, you look at [00:37:32] it every morning. You know, it'd be like you get a mere shave or putting on your [00:37:37] makeup. Every morning you'd be seeing that in the mirror. I don't think you would [00:37:40] enjoy it. So I appreciate very much to see that out of here. Thank you so much. [00:37:46] Anyone else? Any members of the general public wish to address counsel on this? [00:37:54] Seeing no one else come forward, I'm going to bring this back to counsel. Mr. [00:37:58] Mayor, if I could just make a couple comments for the record real quick. [00:38:03] Since the applicant, or the owner of the property, is not present, I want to [00:38:07] note for the record that we have received correspondence from one of the [00:38:10] owners of the property indicating his acknowledgment that there was a hearing [00:38:14] this evening. So he is aware of the hearing. And I have personally had a [00:38:17] conversation with an attorney who purported to represent him this [00:38:21] afternoon, and again made him aware of this hearing tonight. So for the record, [00:38:25] there's been proper notice of this hearing. And one of the owners and [00:38:29] his attorney have acknowledged that this hearing was to take place tonight. [00:38:33] Thank you. Yes, sir. I agree with all of your comments. It's absolutely ridiculous [00:38:41] that this place has been there four years. I'm very familiar with your [00:38:44] neighborhood. When I was a kid, I'd fish off that bridge. I had a friend that [00:38:47] lived across the bridge, still lives there, his family. And we used to grow [00:38:50] vegetables and bring them around in a cart down your street and sell [00:38:55] vegetables when I was like seven, eight years old. Is that legal? It was. We didn't have a [00:38:58] permit, but we did it anyway. Statue of limitations. But I agree with you a hundred [00:39:06] percent. And it's just one more. This isn't the first one we've dealt with [00:39:10] this year. It won't be the last. It's just another example of an owner of a [00:39:15] property having absolutely no regard for the community, whether he lives there or [00:39:19] not, or she lives there or not, nor the neighbors that have to look at it. So I [00:39:23] apologize that you've had to live next door to it and see it every day for four [00:39:28] years. I don't understand why it took so long. It's probably cost the city a lot of [00:39:32] a lot of money in attorneys fees and resources with our billing department. [00:39:35] And it's absolutely ridiculous. It's dragged on this far. We live in a [00:39:39] community where many, many homeowners live in flood zones, A and B flood zones. [00:39:44] And we have to adhere to certain guidelines. If we don't, those flood [00:39:49] insurance premiums that our residents pay will go up. There are federal [00:39:52] guidelines we have to we have to adhere to. And I don't work in your department. [00:39:56] From what I understand it, though, if a structure is damaged more than 50 percent, [00:39:59] it's in an A or B flood zone, it has to be elevated the living area above [00:40:05] the base flood elevation. This is not. It looks like to me they just kind of try [00:40:09] to patch it back together. And correct me if I'm wrong, but even before the fire, I [00:40:12] don't think it was Dakota. I think they had like some plywood little addition on [00:40:15] the side, correct? I wasn't here, sir. Yeah. So my apologies. And I'm in two [00:40:21] apartments. There you go. That's great. So those are my thoughts and I'm going to [00:40:25] support the resolution. Move to approve. Second. To the second. Yes, that is such a [00:40:30] delightful area. Many years ago we were in the insurance business and we insured [00:40:34] some of the properties back there. And I actually took a ride and I wanted to go [00:40:37] on record as saying, I know this is, I haven't had any communication with the [00:40:43] owners, whatever piece of it is. But yeah, I was really appalled to see that as well [00:40:48] and to know that it's taken as long as it has. And, you know, reading through it, [00:40:52] you know, walking through the legalities of it all. That being said, you know, I [00:40:58] tear down that wall. It's been well stated. It's long overdue. It shows no regard. I [00:41:12] don't care if there's two, three people that have power of attorneys for [00:41:16] everybody else trying to crisscross the map. It's time to remove the eyesore. [00:41:23] We've got the right ordinances, right resolutions, everything in place. So [00:41:28] let's just get it approved and get it done. [00:41:32] I'm just embarrassed for you people. I've been up here four years and you've been [00:41:36] dealing with that for four years. You know, I wish it would have been more [00:41:40] diligent in taking care of your situation. And please, anybody that's [00:41:44] homeless and you've got something else going on in your neighborhood like this, [00:41:48] don't hesitate getting a hold of us. This is sad. I'm sorry. [00:41:54] This is long overdue. There's no further discussion. All those in favor of the
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2015 US Hwy 19 Center Medians Landscaping Project Phase 1 & 2 Close Out
approvedCouncil considered closeout and final payment of $141,512.06 to Morelli Landscaping for the 2015 US Hwy 19 Center Median Landscaping Project Phase 1 & 2, totaling $812,167 with $673,043 reimbursable via FDOT grant. Despite Deputy Mayor's strong dissatisfaction with the appearance of the medians and survival of perennial peanut plantings, Council approved the closeout to preserve FDOT reimbursement, with direction to hold the contractor accountable for remediation.
- motion:Approve project closeout and final payment of $141,512.06 to Morelli Landscaping so the city can receive FDOT grant reimbursement. (passed)
U.S. Highway 19 center medians from Trouble Creek Road to the Port Richey BridgeFlorida Department of TransportationMorelli LandscapingCouncilman DavisCouncilman PhillipsJoe MorelliMr. ArmstrongMr. RiveraMs. Mance2015 US Hwy 19 Center Median Landscaping Project Phase 1 & 2FDOT grant reimbursement ($673,043)Perennial peanut plantings▶ Jump to 42:02 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:42:02] motion, signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [00:42:08] Next is the 2015 Highway 19 Center Median Landscape Project Phase 1 and 2 [00:42:14] closeout. Ms. Mance? Yes, Mr. Rivera has prepared a presentation on this item. [00:42:19] Thank you, Mayor and Council. This item for Council to consider for approval is [00:42:23] the attached final pay request in the amount of $141,512.06 from Morelli [00:42:30] Landscaping for the 2015 U.S. Highway 19 Center Median Landscaping Project. This [00:42:38] project includes the planting of landscape and trees in the center [00:42:42] medians from Trouble Creek Road on U.S. Highway 19 to the New Port Richey Bridge. [00:42:48] The total cost for the project is $812,167, of which $673,043 is reimbursable [00:43:00] to the city by an FDOT grant. On February 15, 2018, the Florida Department [00:43:07] of Transportation informed the city that they had conducted their final inspection [00:43:12] of the project and approved the final completion of it. For the city to be [00:43:17] eligible to receive the reimbursement of the grant funding for this project, City [00:43:22] Council has to approve the project closeout and final payment to the [00:43:26] contractor. Because of that, staff would recommend that Council approve this. We [00:43:34] would also say that we are still talking with the contractor. The contractor is [00:43:39] still, we're waiting for probably the middle of March till we know that the [00:43:43] final cold weather has gone through for him to get back in there, go ahead and [00:43:48] change out some of the plants, redo some of the perennial peanut. We also know [00:43:52] that this is the first year that we'll be able to throw down some weed killer [00:43:57] and fertilizer in some of those areas that we've been struggling with. Would [00:44:03] also like to take into consideration that the materials that are inside the [00:44:08] city center medians are lime rock, asphalt, all kinds of road debris materials. And so [00:44:15] we're doing the best we can. I think we have a good contractor that has [00:44:20] committed to us and we're better off than where we were and I think there has [00:44:25] been some noticeable improvement. And if you can bear with us, I think we'll get [00:44:29] this where it needs to be. Thank you. Open it up for public comment. Seeing no one [00:44:36] come forward, bring it back to council. Deputy Mayor. I'm not happy with it. I've [00:44:40] voiced that over and over and over again. We spent almost eight hundred and thirteen [00:44:45] thousand dollars on landscaping and medians and they're still not taken. Not [00:44:51] all of them. Some look better than others. To me that's a tremendous amount of [00:44:55] money. I haven't personally seen the effort from Morelli that I would like to [00:44:59] see. [00:45:00] knows that these plants are going to come back. [00:45:01] Once we pay them the final payout, [00:45:03] do we have any written assurance that they're going to come back? [00:45:06] Do we have any guidelines that they're [00:45:07] going to come back and fix this? [00:45:08] Because the perennial peanuts still haven't taken them. [00:45:11] They still haven't taken them in all the spots. [00:45:12] And how long did they plant them? [00:45:14] It's just, I'm not happy with the project. [00:45:17] What we saw visualized was not what I see today. [00:45:20] I get complaints over and over again from people. [00:45:22] And it's not just from a couple of cigarette butts [00:45:24] being thrown in there. [00:45:25] The plants haven't taken, the perennial peanuts [00:45:27] haven't taken, there's bare spots [00:45:29] where weeds are growing in, and it does not [00:45:31] look good for the amount of money we spend. [00:45:33] That's where I stand. [00:45:34] So I guess my question is, if we don't approve this tonight, [00:45:37] where are we? [00:45:38] I know we can't get the grant money from the FDOT, [00:45:40] but what are our options? [00:45:41] Because I don't think they've lived up, in my opinion, [00:45:44] to their end of the bargain for this amount of money. [00:45:46] I really don't. [00:45:48] If you don't approve it tonight, then you [00:45:50] won't be eligible for the reimbursement of funds, which [00:45:53] is the $600 and some thousand, because DOT has approved it. [00:45:58] They are satisfied with it. [00:46:00] Their landscape architect has approved it. [00:46:03] And so for us to follow the process, [00:46:06] you all would have to approve it. [00:46:07] Now, we still have Morelli as far as, [00:46:11] they're still working on the downtown project, [00:46:15] landscaping project. [00:46:16] They're still working and they still have to close that out. [00:46:18] So we still have some of their funds [00:46:21] that we could hold on that project. [00:46:23] But we're getting in that gray area [00:46:26] because we have other professionals that [00:46:28] have written off the project as being satisfactory for what [00:46:32] they expect. [00:46:34] And so if we don't approve it, then you would probably [00:46:40] have two situations. [00:46:41] You'd be looking at DOT would not [00:46:44] have to fulfill their obligation of giving you the reimbursement. [00:46:46] To answer my question, our hands are tied. [00:46:48] We have to approve it. [00:46:49] But once again, their standards at DOT [00:46:52] must be way down here, because there's [00:46:55] no way if I was in that position [00:46:56] I'd approve what I say. [00:46:57] That's just where I stand. [00:46:58] So we have to approve it tonight. [00:47:00] But I just want to voice publicly, [00:47:02] I don't think they've done a good job. [00:47:03] I don't think they look good. [00:47:05] And I'm not happy with it at all. [00:47:13] Yeah, if I might just ask. [00:47:15] So when we were looking at those before and afters, [00:47:22] it showed a very vibrant, especially with the peanuts. [00:47:26] Do they plant those as seedlings? [00:47:30] Are they able to just bring in the plants? [00:47:32] Is it a question of time, whether we [00:47:35] had a cold winter, all of the things that could add up [00:47:38] to making that work or not? [00:47:43] The original project specs called out for three gallon [00:47:47] pots, and then the perennial peanut [00:47:49] would take a few growing seasons to fill in. [00:47:52] Now, once it filled in, it would still [00:47:54] only be just above the ground. [00:47:56] You'd have to have a couple more growing seasons [00:47:58] to make it look like those conceptual drawings. [00:48:02] And to tell you, I apologize for the consultant giving you [00:48:07] a picture, almost like a food commercial, [00:48:10] that when you see a hamburger on TV, [00:48:12] it's the best looking hamburger you see. [00:48:14] Well, when he stood up there and gave you the presentation, [00:48:18] he gave you centermedians with an island that [00:48:20] had this perennial peanut that probably [00:48:22] had been there maybe five years and probably was taken care [00:48:27] of like Disney World is. [00:48:29] Totally different environment. [00:48:31] I'm not saying that we won't get there. [00:48:34] I'm just saying that it's going to take us a little bit of time [00:48:36] to get there. [00:48:38] And the city, my staff, is not giving up [00:48:41] as far as maintaining it. [00:48:42] The contractor that we have now that [00:48:45] is assisting with maintenance is a local contractor. [00:48:50] It reflects on him. [00:48:51] He's there. [00:48:52] The original contractor, Joe Morelli, [00:48:56] I've known him for over 20 years. [00:48:58] He's given me his word, and I believe him, [00:49:01] that he's going to come back and make these things right. [00:49:04] And it's those circumstances that we have to deal with. [00:49:08] And so that's all I can tell you. [00:49:10] But the originally, and what I think [00:49:13] what might have compounded to the perception [00:49:15] was he ended up putting in the first phase. [00:49:19] He put in rolls of perennial peanut when, like I said, [00:49:24] the project called for just the three-gallon pots to spread. [00:49:28] Well, he tried to do this thing with the rolls [00:49:31] so that we would get immediate results [00:49:33] and it would look great. [00:49:35] Well, it didn't turn out very well in that first batch. [00:49:39] Half of it was in decline right off the bat. [00:49:42] So he went back and replanted according to the contract. [00:49:46] So that first phase is what you saw of trying to intermingle. [00:49:50] The second phase, he ended up working out a deal [00:49:53] with another sub that he was able to get pallets [00:49:57] of the perennial peanut instead of the pots. [00:49:59] And those turned out better. [00:50:01] So we've been in discussion with him, [00:50:03] and we know that we've got to take [00:50:06] and do some more improvement to it. [00:50:09] But it's just not fitting in with the timeline [00:50:14] of the FDOT grant. [00:50:17] Well, I can say that I believe that we have the standard, [00:50:20] and by we, collectively, you, [00:50:25] because you have helped maintain the city [00:50:28] looking beautiful with the plantings throughout the park. [00:50:32] So if you're suggesting that this is just a matter of time [00:50:36] and Mother Nature and things taking hold [00:50:39] and that Mr. Morelli will stand by to infuse [00:50:43] any of the areas that don't grow, [00:50:45] then I think that that is really all [00:50:47] that we can do at this point, [00:50:49] because it does sound like our hands are tied [00:50:51] to not approve this and risk the opportunity [00:50:57] of losing the $673,000. [00:51:01] But I will trust that because our standards are high [00:51:05] that it will accomplish what it needs to accomplish, [00:51:08] and that you'll see that that happens. [00:51:11] Councilman Phillips? [00:51:13] Yes. [00:51:15] Obviously, we need to approve [00:51:17] so that we can get our money from FDOT. [00:51:20] We obviously have other projects [00:51:21] that we've been working with Mr. Morelli. [00:51:24] I would ask the logistical question [00:51:26] of how much we've paid him to date, [00:51:28] how much he has in retainage, all of those things. [00:51:31] I don't know that that information is readily available, [00:51:34] but obviously, we can't afford a $600,000 hit [00:51:40] just because we don't, where we are now, [00:51:45] because we structured the project on getting the grant. [00:51:51] If they're gonna send us their check, [00:51:53] let's get reimbursed on our side, [00:51:56] and then we can play hardball with Mr. Morelli [00:51:59] moving forward with years of working with him, [00:52:02] other projects that he's worked on. [00:52:05] And I'm sure that you guys will try to work out [00:52:07] an additional solution to the landscape beds. [00:52:14] Obviously, timing's everything. [00:52:17] And yeah, I don't think he should have shown us [00:52:19] a five-year result, but we got what we got. [00:52:24] I will tell you what we did, [00:52:27] even though it isn't to the level that we want [00:52:30] at the moment where we want it to be, [00:52:32] it actually set the stage for the rest of Pasco County [00:52:35] to be able to go out and get money for their medians, [00:52:39] county line to county line, [00:52:41] because we took care of our own backyard first, [00:52:43] which is not unusual for the city of New Port Richey to do [00:52:48] in showing the way sometimes on getting the county [00:52:50] to see these, and of course, Mr. Armstrong being able [00:52:54] to get the road renamed and then the other things there. [00:52:57] So I would move that we get our money back from FDOT [00:53:02] and then work our way through the rest [00:53:03] of the issues that we have. [00:53:05] Do we have a motion? [00:53:06] Do we have a second? [00:53:07] Second. [00:53:08] Well, I thought I had seconded. [00:53:09] You did. [00:53:10] You were the motion, I believe. [00:53:11] Oh, Jeff. [00:53:12] Oh, I'm sorry, no, Jeff was not the motion. [00:53:13] Did you make the motion? [00:53:15] I did not. [00:53:16] No, he did not make the motion. [00:53:17] Okay. [00:53:18] I'll make a motion that we accept [00:53:20] so that we can get our reimbursement. [00:53:21] Do we have a second? [00:53:22] Second. [00:53:23] Second. [00:53:24] Councilman Davis. [00:53:25] It's just an example of a rock and a hard place, [00:53:27] and I just hope that we can move down the road [00:53:29] and get it fixed up. [00:53:31] My lady lives in a neighborhood, has a lot of this, [00:53:34] peanut plant, and it looked terrible [00:53:36] during the cold, freezing, and it's already coming back, [00:53:39] so it's a hardy plant, and it just, [00:53:42] maybe we just need some time on it. [00:53:45] Yeah, I've seen it in some other places. [00:53:46] It looked pretty decent. [00:53:48] Let's definitely keep Mr. Morelli's feet to the fire [00:53:51] to finish this up. [00:53:53] Any further discussion? [00:53:55] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:53:58] Aye. [00:53:59] Aye. [00:54:00] Opposed, like sign. [00:54:00] Motion passes.
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Three Minute Report: Economic Development Department
discussedEconomic Development staff presented a three-minute report on the Business Incentive Grant Program (38 grants closed for $304,000 over two years), updates on the historic firehouse at 5800 Main Street, Estella's property transition to Susie Place, Hacienda restoration progress, the Mullet-Suckle Wall work by Old World Designs, and the city's submission of four census tracts to the Department of Economic Opportunity for federal Opportunity Zone designation.
5800 Main StreetDepartment of Economic Opportunity (DEO)Estella'sFrager buildingFriends of the HaciendaOld World DesignsSpears FoundationSusie PlaceCouncilman PhillipsGreg HenryMr. GundersonBusiness Incentive Grant ProgramDivision of Historic Resources grantDowntown District census tractHacienda restoration projectHighway 19 corridor census tractMarine District census tractMullet-Suckle WallOpportunity Zone designationSmall Matching GrantSpecial Category Grant ($750,000)▶ Jump to 54:02 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:54:02] Next is a three-minute economic development report. [00:54:05] Thank you very much, Mayor. [00:54:08] I got a PowerPoint here real quick. [00:54:13] We're two years into the Business Incentive Grant Program. [00:54:16] We've closed out 38 grants so far for $304,000. [00:54:23] $265,000 for new business and new business development. [00:54:27] This is a good example of the Frager building. [00:54:32] Their grant was $10,000. [00:54:34] It was a strong incentive to make those changes [00:54:35] to the building. [00:54:36] It looks very beautiful. [00:54:38] In fiscal year 2018, we have 21 applications. [00:54:43] 20 of those are still open. [00:54:44] The budget amounts to $178,000, [00:54:47] and the invested capital, when those grants are closed out, [00:54:51] is up over half a million dollars, [00:54:53] and in fiscal year 2017, we have 16 closed out [00:54:58] for $175,000 in invested capital. [00:55:02] Just a good example of how the grant program [00:55:05] is driving a lot of the downtown development, [00:55:08] creates a really positive buzz. [00:55:11] Lots of inquiries on retail space, [00:55:13] and this is the historic firehouse. [00:55:16] This is 5800 Main Street getting close. [00:55:19] Talked to one of the anchor tenants there, [00:55:21] ready to sign a lease and get ready to move [00:55:23] and they're anxious to get started. [00:55:24] It looks like that project's moving forward. [00:55:28] One thing that's important to me is transition, [00:55:30] because businesses do come and go. [00:55:32] It's just the nature of being in business, [00:55:35] and a good example is Estella's actually had three suitors [00:55:38] for that property when they left. [00:55:42] I think that economic development brings a value [00:55:44] in the fact that somebody's picking up a phone [00:55:46] or reaching out. [00:55:47] I was able to, I didn't realize this was owned [00:55:49] by the Spears Foundation. [00:55:52] Talked to those individuals there, [00:55:54] and what was quite interesting [00:55:56] is that they were very analytical [00:55:57] as to which one they were gonna choose, [00:55:59] and they actually chose the Susie Place. [00:56:01] They felt that it had a really strong following [00:56:04] and would look forward to coming into town, [00:56:05] and hopefully they'll be opening by May 1st. [00:56:09] Just a little note here is that the past month [00:56:13] we had six inquiries for downtown retail [00:56:15] and restaurant space, [00:56:17] and so there are people knocking on the door, [00:56:19] which is really great. [00:56:21] On the Hacienda, I wanna thank Greg Henry [00:56:24] and Friends of the Hacienda. [00:56:26] They have funded the construction of the wall, [00:56:28] did an excellent job. [00:56:30] The small matching grant, [00:56:32] we just signed the contracts there in the mobilization phase [00:56:36] and we'll be going to permitting, [00:56:38] hopefully within the next day or two. [00:56:41] We expect that project to, that's the patio, [00:56:44] historic stairway, and the structural beam, [00:56:47] and we expect to try to get that done within 90 days. [00:56:51] The special category grant, [00:56:52] we had our pre-conference, pre-bid hearings [00:56:55] where several contractors attended that. [00:56:58] Lots of detail on that project, [00:57:00] that's the $750,000 grant award. [00:57:03] We delayed the bid by one week [00:57:05] because there were so many technical issues [00:57:07] and inquiries in regard to that, [00:57:08] and expect to receive those bids next week. [00:57:10] That's a two-year grant program, [00:57:12] and so we're proceeding once we get those bids on board. [00:57:16] The Mullet-Suckle Wall is being done by Old World Designs, [00:57:19] they're on their property now, [00:57:21] and they've studied that wall quite a bit before they came, [00:57:25] and we've been in good conversations with them. [00:57:29] We have a small matching grant [00:57:31] setting up a division of historic resources [00:57:33] that will hopefully be funded by July 1st, fiscal year 2018. [00:57:37] That grant is ranked 11th out of 81 grants, [00:57:40] so we're expecting that that grant would come through. [00:57:44] And that grant will be used [00:57:45] to completely shell out the building [00:57:48] to finish all the mullet on the building. [00:57:51] Last week, the city manager and I [00:57:52] went up to Lake Satine to talk to Mr. Gunderson, [00:57:56] had a really excellent meeting, [00:57:57] and we expect to be submitting a proposal this week [00:58:00] to him on the Hacienda, [00:58:01] and hopefully we can begin to process that. [00:58:05] Another interesting thing here, [00:58:07] thanks to Councilman Phillips, [00:58:09] was the awareness of pursuing [00:58:11] the Opportunity Zone designation. [00:58:13] I actually reached out [00:58:14] to the Department of Economic Opportunity, [00:58:17] and this program is a federal jobs program. [00:58:21] It comes out of the tax legislation [00:58:23] that occurred at the end of the year, voted on by Congress. [00:58:26] What this is is that capital gains [00:58:29] can be rolled into the zones, [00:58:30] or deferred for up to 10 years. [00:58:32] So it's almost like a 1031 exchange, [00:58:34] but you don't bring your principal into the zone. [00:58:37] You only bring the capital gains or taxable portion. [00:58:40] As long as you keep it in that zone, [00:58:42] it's a census tract, those taxes are deferred. [00:58:47] The second part of that is that if you build in that zone, [00:58:51] and you have capital gains while it's in there, [00:58:54] after 10 years you can sell that property [00:58:57] and we'd be exempt from taxes. [00:58:59] This is a, the governor must submit by March 22nd, [00:59:03] 25% of the state's stressed census tracts. [00:59:06] I've submitted four contiguous census tracts to DEO. [00:59:11] What they basically says that the census tracts [00:59:14] that they feel that they can develop the best, [00:59:17] or ready for development, [00:59:19] are the ones that will come under consideration. [00:59:21] There really isn't any mechanism [00:59:23] where you can simply go online. [00:59:25] So we've been kind of chasing that one. [00:59:28] And so we've requested DEO to consider four census tracts, [00:59:31] and those are the downtown district, [00:59:33] and the Highway 19 corridor, and the marine district. [00:59:38] That's it, thank you very much. [00:59:41] Thank you, any questions?
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