Largely ceremonial night: proclamations for National Library Week and an Aloha Shirt Day world-record attempt April 13, plus John Kane's appointment to the Environmental Committee.
27 items on the agenda · 21 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence honoring servicemen and women.
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[00:00:18] I'd like to ask everybody to please stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, and remain standing for a moment of silence [00:00:23] in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:28] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, [00:00:35] one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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[00:00:23] in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:28] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, [00:00:35] one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Approval of March 19, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the March 19, 2019 regular meeting.
- motion:Motion to approve the March 19, 2019 regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:46] Thank you. You may be seated. [00:00:51] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the March 19, 2019 regular meeting minutes. [00:00:56] Move for approval. Second. [00:00:58] All those in discussion? All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:01:03] Opposed, like sign.
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Board Appointment: John Kane, Environmental Committee
approvedCouncil appointed John Kane as second alternate member of the Environmental Committee for a two-year term ending April 2, 2021.
- motion:Motion to appoint John Kane to the Environmental Committee as second alternate member for a two-year term through April 2, 2021. (passed)
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[00:01:05] We'll move one item up next onto the agenda, and that is Business Item 12A, [00:01:10] Board Appointment for Mr. Cain to the Environmental Committee. [00:01:15] Mr. Cain is actually with us tonight, and it's my understanding that he actually needs to be back down at Sims Park, [00:01:21] guarding the gate to the Native American area, so if we could take care of that. [00:01:28] Certainly, Mr. Mayor. [00:01:31] The recommendation is to appoint Mr. Cain to the Environmental Committee for the position of second alternate member. [00:01:40] The term of that office is two years, and if you appoint Mr. Cain, his term will span through April 2, 2021. [00:01:50] Very good. Public comment? [00:01:54] Move for approval. Second. [00:01:56] Discussion? [00:01:58] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:02:02] Opposed, like sign. [00:02:04] Mr. Cain, you can head back over and do what it is you do. [00:02:06] That's it? That's it. [00:02:08] I mean, you don't want to ask me anything? You're not going to grill me? You're not going to make this interesting? I mean, nothing? [00:02:13] We all love you, Mr. Cain. [00:02:14] We usually thank people for coming. [00:02:16] We're grateful to have you. [00:02:17] Wow. [00:02:18] Thank you. [00:02:19] Okay. All right. Thank you.
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Proclamation - National Library Week
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring April 7–13 as National Library Week in the City of New Port Richey, with the theme 'Libraries Equal Strong Communities.' A representative from the library accepted, noted National Library Workers Day on April 9, previewed the library's 100th birthday on April 14, 2020, and asked Council to consider funding a library renovation in the upcoming budget.
- direction:Mayor proclaimed April 7–13 as National Library Week in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
Newport Richey Public LibraryAndyRob MarlowLibraries Equal Strong CommunitiesLibrary renovation budget requestNational Library WeekNational Library Workers DayNewport Richey Library and Historical Society 100th birthday▶ Jump to 2:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:02:20] We know you need to be somewhere else. [00:02:21] All board appointees, except for the library, don't show. [00:02:26] Speaking of the library, I have a proclamation for National Library Week. [00:02:31] I believe, Andy, you're going to join me at the podium. [00:02:37] And we have members from the library board as well, Mr. Mayor. [00:02:40] I would like them to come down as well. [00:03:08] Whereas libraries of all kinds are at the heart of cities, towns, schools, and campuses, [00:03:13] and whereas libraries have long served as trusted and treasured institutions where people of all backgrounds can be together and connect, [00:03:20] whereas libraries promote civic engagement by keeping people informed and aware of community events and issues, [00:03:27] whereas libraries empower their communities to make informed decisions by providing free access to information, [00:03:33] and whereas libraries are a resource for all members of the community, regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, [00:03:41] gender identity, or social economic status, by offering services and educational resources that transform lives and strengthen communities, [00:03:49] and whereas the New Port Richey Public Library will join together with libraries all across the nation [00:03:55] in celebrating National Library Week with the theme, Libraries Equal Strong Communities. [00:04:00] Now, therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim the week of April 7th through 13th [00:04:06] as National Library Week in the City of New Port Richey, and I encourage all residents to visit the library [00:04:11] and take advantage of the wonderful library resources available in our community. [00:04:16] Andy? [00:04:18] Are you here to say anything? Or somebody from your advisory board? [00:04:35] I want to thank you for recognizing National Library Week, April 7th through 13th. [00:04:41] Tuesday, April 9th, is National Library Workers Day, so we invite you to stop by the library and say hello to your favorite librarian [00:04:50] and thank him or her for doing such a nice job. [00:04:54] We'll also be soliciting the City Council's ideas about how to celebrate our 100th birthday of the New Port Richey Library and Historical Society, [00:05:06] and that's on April 14th, 2020, so please be thinking about some good ideas. [00:05:12] And as the budget era approaches, please give every consideration to our renovation of the library. [00:05:21] Thank you so much. [00:05:36] Thank you. [00:05:43] Thank you. [00:05:44] Thank you, Mayor. [00:05:45] Thank you. [00:05:46] Thank you. [00:05:47] This next proclamation, I have been advised, is going to cost me.
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Proclamation - Wear An Aloha (Hawaiian) Shirt Day
approvedMayor Rob Marlowe proclaimed Saturday, April 13th as Wear an Aloha Hawaiian Shirt Day in New Port Richey, in support of the Parks and Rec Department's attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing Aloha shirts (current record: 1,000) at Sims Park prior to the Surf's Up Beach Boys tribute band concert.
- motion:Proclaim Saturday, April 13th as Wear an Aloha Hawaiian Shirt Day in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)
Sims ParkGuinness World RecordsNew Port Richey Parks and Recreation DepartmentSurf's UpRob MarloweGuinness World Record attemptSurf's Up Beach Boys tribute band concertWear an Aloha Hawaiian Shirt Day▶ Jump to 5:51 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:05:51] My wife has advised me that there is no way on earth that I am going to fit into the Hawaiian shirt that I actually own. [00:06:01] So therefore, whereas the Guinness World Book of Records documents and celebrates superlative achievements that are the best in the world, [00:06:10] and whereas the current Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing Aloha Hawaiian shirts is 1,000, [00:06:17] and whereas the City of New Port Richey Parks and Rec Department will attempt to break the Guinness World Record prior to the Surf's Up Beach Boys [00:06:25] tribute band concert on Saturday, April 13th, [00:06:29] and whereas the City of New Port Richey Parks and Rec Department invites everyone to wear their Aloha Hawaiian shirt [00:06:35] and join us at Sims Park on April 13th at 4 p.m. as we attempt to break the Guinness World Record, [00:06:41] now therefore I, Rob Marlowe, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim Saturday, April 13th, [00:06:47] as Wear an Aloha Hawaiian Shirt Day in the City of New Port Richey [00:06:51] and urge all residents to participate in this historic event as we attempt to break the Guinness World Record. [00:06:58] And yes, my wife is, as we speak, shopping for a Hawaiian shirt that will actually fit me plus one for herself. [00:07:04] So if you want to say anything about what we're going to be doing here. [00:07:09] Terrific. Thank you so much. Thank you, Mayor. [00:07:12] We decided we want to try to break the Guinness World Record. [00:07:14] We need everybody. Bring your neighbors. Bring your friends. We need 1,001 people. [00:07:19] We have about 100 volunteers so far because it's going to take a lot to document everything for Guinness. [00:07:25] But it's going to be a lot of fun. So we have some freebies for you, too. [00:07:28] If you show up, you need to be there at 4 o'clock on April 13th. Thank you. [00:07:33] Thank you. [00:07:39] I have two proclamations by title only.
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Proclamation - Beta Sigma Phi Day (By Title Only)
approvedThe Mayor announced a proclamation designating April 30th as Beta Sigma Phi Day, to be forwarded by title only to the appropriate parties.
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[00:07:42] One is a proclamation for Beta Sigma Phi Day, which will be April the 30th. [00:07:48] And the other is Volunteer Recognition Day on April the 16th. [00:07:58] So I will pass those on so they can be forwarded to the appropriate parties. [00:08:03] Next item we have on the agenda is Vox Pop.
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Proclamation - Volunteer Recognition Day (By Title Only)
approvedThe Mayor announced a proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Day on April 16th, to be forwarded to the appropriate parties.
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[00:07:42] One is a proclamation for Beta Sigma Phi Day, which will be April the 30th. [00:07:48] And the other is Volunteer Recognition Day on April the 16th. [00:07:58] So I will pass those on so they can be forwarded to the appropriate parties. [00:08:03] Next item we have on the agenda is Vox Pop.
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- 9Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 8:05
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - February 2019
approvedon consentCouncil approved the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from February 2019 by voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from February 2019. (passed)
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[00:29:23] Move for approval. [00:29:25] Second. [00:29:27] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:29:29] Aye. [00:29:30] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:32] Passed. [00:29:36] Public reading of ordinances, 2019-2163. [00:29:40] Ordinance 2019-2163, an ordinance supplementing Ordinance No. 1878 as amended, [00:29:46] authorizing the issuance of a water and sewer revenue bond, Series 2019, of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:29:53] in the principal amount of not to exceed $9 million to finance and or reimburse the cost of acquisition of certain
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Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes - February 2019
approvedon consentCouncil approved the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes for February 2019 by voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the Cultural Affairs Committee minutes for February 2019. (passed)
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[00:29:23] Move for approval. [00:29:25] Second. [00:29:27] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:29:29] Aye. [00:29:30] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:32] Passed. [00:29:36] Public reading of ordinances, 2019-2163. [00:29:40] Ordinance 2019-2163, an ordinance supplementing Ordinance No. 1878 as amended, [00:29:46] authorizing the issuance of a water and sewer revenue bond, Series 2019, of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:29:53] in the principal amount of not to exceed $9 million to finance and or reimburse the cost of acquisition of certain
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved purchases/payments as presented on the consent-style item by voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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[00:29:23] Move for approval. [00:29:25] Second. [00:29:27] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:29:29] Aye. [00:29:30] Opposed, like sign. [00:29:32] Passed. [00:29:36] Public reading of ordinances, 2019-2163. [00:29:40] Ordinance 2019-2163, an ordinance supplementing Ordinance No. 1878 as amended, [00:29:46] authorizing the issuance of a water and sewer revenue bond, Series 2019, of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:29:53] in the principal amount of not to exceed $9 million to finance and or reimburse the cost of acquisition of certain
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2163: Authorizing the Issuance of Water & Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2019
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2019-2163 authorizing issuance of a Water & Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2019 to fund acquisition of the Orange Wood Lakes Utility System and accelerate capital improvements. Eight banks bid on the RFP; Florida Community Bank won with a 2.61% rate, well below the anticipated 3–3.5%. The bank-qualified loan will be repaid in just under 10 years with no reserve funding required; second reading scheduled for April 23.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2163
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-2163 authorizing issuance of the Water & Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2019 on first reading. (passed)
Bryant Miller OliveFlorida Community BankFord & AssociatesOrange Wood Lakes Utility SystemStantecDwayne DraperMrs. FeistMs. MannsMs. VanceWill Reed2012 bank loan/bond2017 bank loan/bondOrdinance No. 1878Ordinance No. 2019-2163Water & Sewer Revenue Bond Series 2019Water and Sewer Revenue Sufficiency Analysis▶ Jump to 29:56 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:30:00] water and sewer system assets and construction and equipping of certain improvements to the [00:30:06] water and sewer system of the city, providing that such bonds shall be a limited obligation [00:30:11] of the city, payable as provided herein and therein, designating the bond as a qualified [00:30:15] tax-exempt obligation within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code, providing for the [00:30:20] right securities and remedies for the holder of such bond, making certain covenants and [00:30:25] agreements in connection therewith, and providing for an effective date. [00:30:29] Ms. Vance? [00:30:30] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:30:31] The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss a reimbursement to the water and sewer fund [00:30:38] of expenditures which will be incurred as a result of the acquisition of the Orange [00:30:44] Wood Lakes Utility System. [00:30:46] In that respect, Mrs. Feist will further introduce this item and we have Will Reed with us this [00:30:54] evening that will talk to you just briefly about the financing and Mr. Dwayne Draper [00:31:00] also will speak to you about the ordinance. [00:31:03] Good evening. [00:31:05] As already stated, the ordinance before you, you're being asked to authorize the issuance [00:31:14] of the Water and Sewer Bond Series 2019 which would fund the purchase of the Orange Wood [00:31:20] Lakes Utility System and also future capital improvement projects over the next two to [00:31:25] three years as laid out in the Water and Sewer Revenue Sufficiency Analysis presented to [00:31:31] you by Stantec in a previous meeting. [00:31:34] Tonight we have Will Reed representing Ford & Associates, the City's financial advisors, [00:31:39] who will present a summary of the City's plan to finance these transactions which include [00:31:47] the issuance of the aforementioned bond. [00:31:49] And then afterwards, Dwayne Draper, representing Bryant Miller Olive, the City's Bond Council, [00:31:55] will discuss key provisions of the ordinance before you. [00:31:59] Good evening, Council Members. [00:32:07] As Ms. Manns and Ms. Feist mentioned, I am Will Reed with Ford & Associates. [00:32:12] We are your financial advisors. [00:32:16] We came before you, I believe at the end of February, to bring a reimbursement resolution [00:32:22] where we went through and discussed the acquisition of the utility system as well as using this [00:32:29] loan to go through and accelerate your capital improvement plan on your water and sewer system [00:32:35] as Stantec went through and recommended. [00:32:40] Following that meeting, we released an RFP on your behalf for this financing. [00:32:45] You received eight bids, which is a large response. [00:32:50] Typically, for something along these lines, we would expect to see somewhere in the range [00:32:54] of three to five bids. [00:32:56] You received eight banks that decided to put in bids when we were going through and initially [00:33:02] talking with staff. [00:33:05] We had been anticipating rates in the range of 3 to 3.5 percent. [00:33:10] The winning bid here submitted by Florida Community Bank came in at 2.61 percent. [00:33:15] It came well through where we were anticipating. [00:33:19] That speaks very well to the financial health of the city. [00:33:25] With me today is Dwayne Draper. [00:33:27] Dwayne is your bond counsel. [00:33:30] Good evening. [00:33:36] Dwayne Draper at Bryant, Miller & Olive. [00:33:38] We've been privileged to serve as the city's bond counsel since around 2006. [00:33:45] This supplemental ordinance, and the charter requires debt to be authorized by ordinance, [00:33:53] it supplements ordinance number 1878, which has heretofore been amended and it's been [00:33:59] in place for a number of years. [00:34:01] Under that ordinance, you issued the 2012 bank loan or bond, the 2017 bank loan or bond, [00:34:12] the latter of which also financed a utility acquisition as this one does. [00:34:18] The other two points I'd make that are covered in the resolution that haven't been covered [00:34:22] previously is this is a bank-qualified loan. [00:34:26] It's because you're a small issuer. [00:34:28] You're issuing less than $10 million in a calendar year, so part of that 2.61 percent [00:34:33] rate is lower as a result of that benefit. [00:34:39] Lastly, there is no reserve funding, so all the proceeds will be used to acquire the utility, [00:34:47] make improvements to the system, and to pay transaction costs. [00:34:50] There will be no reserve funding that's being required by the bank. [00:34:54] With that said, I'd be happy to answer any questions that any of you all might have. [00:34:59] We'll be back for second reading and enactment on the 23rd if it passes on first reading [00:35:04] tonight. [00:35:05] Questions, anyone? [00:35:06] How long will it take to pay the bond back? [00:35:12] It'll be just under 10 years. [00:35:16] So are you saying that if we're going to look for other bonds in the next 10 years, it will [00:35:20] cost us more because we have this existing bond at this point? [00:35:28] The bank qualification, the not-to-exceed $10 million is a calendar year by calendar [00:35:32] year measurement, and just because you're a small issuer in this calendar year, you [00:35:36] get that benefit, and it's baked into the rate, a lower rate. [00:35:38] I just wanted to know if it was that year or the last year. [00:35:41] Just this year. [00:35:42] Just this calendar year. [00:35:43] Okay, fine. [00:35:44] Open it up for public comment. [00:35:48] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:35:50] Move approval of the ordinance number 219-2163, is that correct? [00:35:58] That's correct. [00:35:59] Second. [00:36:00] Do we have a second to the maker? [00:36:02] No, I think it's been cooking for a long time. [00:36:06] It's good to know that the rate is lower than expected, and that it's a big investment. [00:36:12] It'll be paid off in less than 10 years, which would then allow the City to experience the [00:36:18] benefit of expanding its system. [00:36:20] Second. [00:36:21] Nothing. [00:36:22] Deputy Mayor? [00:36:23] Nothing, thank you. [00:36:24] Councilman? [00:36:25] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:36:28] Aye. [00:36:29] Opposed? [00:36:31] Motion passes. [00:36:33] Next is First Reading Ordinance 219-2160.
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First Reading, Ordinance 2019-2160: Moratorium on Automobile Dealerships
approvedCouncil unanimously passed first reading of Ordinance 2019-2160, establishing a 180-day moratorium on new auto/truck dealerships to allow staff to study development standards (parking, landscaping, signage, test drives) for the 13 dealerships currently on US 19 within city limits.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2160
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2019-2160 establishing a 180-day moratorium on new automobile/truck dealerships. (passed)
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[00:36:36] Ordinance 219-2160, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, establishing [00:36:41] a 180-day moratorium on the permitting, establishment, construction, or opening of any new or used [00:36:47] automobile or truck sales business within the City, providing for severability and an [00:36:51] effective date. [00:36:52] Ms. Manns? [00:36:53] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:36:56] The purpose of this agenda item is to allow the staff a 180-day period of time to study [00:37:06] the development features that are specific to car and truck dealerships. [00:37:14] The City currently has 13 auto dealerships located on U.S. Highway 19 within our three [00:37:21] miles of City boundary. [00:37:26] Not all of them are representing the City appropriately as it comes to parking and landscaping. [00:37:37] We think that they may have some special needs for signage that other businesses don't have, [00:37:43] so we would like to gain some input from the auto and truck dealerships and present to [00:37:50] them a draft recommendation before we bring it to the Land Development Review Board and [00:37:56] to you for final consideration. [00:37:59] And we believe that 180 days is an appropriate amount of time to study the issue. [00:38:04] Thank you. [00:38:05] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:38:10] Please state your name and address for the record, please. [00:38:25] Hi, my name is Dylan Hoppe, and I'm a student at St. Petersburg College in the Public Policy [00:38:46] and Administration program. [00:38:48] I have lived in New Porichy my entire life and have watched the area flourish. [00:38:55] Growing up as a kid, you would see these big car dealerships on State Road 54 and U.S. [00:39:01] Highway 19, and they just expand and expand. [00:39:08] After conversing with Mr. George Romagnoli, the Development Director, I think that it [00:39:13] is in the best interest of the City of New Porichy to implement some sort of protocol [00:39:18] in which local car dealerships would have to follow. [00:39:24] The area is expanding, and car dealerships are becoming more and more cluttered with [00:39:30] cars and less room for people to shop and to park. [00:39:35] This would force dealerships to declutter their lots, allowing more room for customers [00:39:39] to park and shop. [00:39:40] This would also ensure that cars are not parked on the sidewalks, in the middle of [00:39:45] the roadways, or near other businesses on their property lines. [00:39:50] Another issue, I think, is test drives. [00:39:54] Dealerships should not be allowed to drive through neighborhoods for the safety of their [00:39:57] residents. [00:40:00] Without regulations in place for current and future dealerships, these companies will keep [00:40:07] doing what they are already doing. [00:40:09] The City of New Porichy is looking more vibrant and welcoming with each and every passing [00:40:14] day. [00:40:15] With the little work between the City and the car dealerships, many areas along US Highway [00:40:19] 19 will be eye-catching assets once again. [00:40:23] Thank you. [00:40:24] Thank you. [00:40:25] Anyone else? [00:40:26] I'm seeing no one else come forward. [00:40:28] I'm going to bring it back to Council. [00:40:33] Second. [00:40:34] To the Maker. [00:40:35] Nothing. [00:40:36] To the Second. [00:40:38] Did we have some photos we were going to show or no? [00:40:40] We do have some existing photos that we can show you. [00:40:44] Picture is worth a thousand words. [00:41:05] Thank you very much. [00:41:06] Anything else? [00:41:08] No. [00:41:09] Great points about test driving through neighborhoods. [00:41:11] One of those dealerships is right up the road from my house, directly in front of my house [00:41:15] at 19, and they just come whipping up and down Aster on their test drives. [00:41:19] I mean, just slamming on brakes, just doing whatever they need to. [00:41:23] And it just doesn't look nice, right? [00:41:24] It's not aesthetically pleasing to the eye. [00:41:27] Some of these car dealerships, particularly the used ones, and they pack these cars in [00:41:32] like sardines. [00:41:33] I honestly don't even know how they get some of these cars out of here. [00:41:36] I've seen, I've mentioned before, I've seen huge trucks park in the middle of U.S. 19 [00:41:42] and unload their cars in the medians of 19 and proceed to go park them here to try to [00:41:47] sell. [00:41:48] So it's something that needs to be addressed. [00:41:51] We should have addressed this a long time ago, in my opinion, but 180-day moratorium. [00:41:55] While we can research this and come up with some standards, I think it's a very good starting [00:41:58] point. [00:41:59] Councilman Ullman? [00:42:00] I'm willing to go along with the moratorium and get our act, you know, come up with a [00:42:07] plan. [00:42:08] Councilman Murphy? [00:42:09] Way, way too many, 13 and 3 miles. [00:42:13] And from what I've seen, the car lots, there's really no incentive to really upgrade or make [00:42:18] things look nice. [00:42:19] It's just about throwing cars out there and trying to sell. [00:42:22] So I mean, it really just adds to the blight, I think. [00:42:28] I'm ambivalent about the test drives through the neighborhoods. [00:42:32] I can see where it's checking out a car. [00:42:35] It's nice to get it with a little low-speed traffic so you can see what it's like, but [00:42:40] then also getting it out on the highway. [00:42:42] The last time that I bought a car, the dealership was packed in so tight that I traded in a [00:42:53] pickup truck. [00:42:54] I had trouble getting the pickup truck safely into a parking place because they were physically [00:42:59] And I think that is endemic in the car lots I've seen in West Pasco. [00:43:07] They do seem to, to use your expression, pack them in pretty tight. [00:43:14] So I think doing this as a moratorium so we can get a handle on this and work out some [00:43:20] rules that are equitable for the dealerships, still make it safe, and a little more aesthetically [00:43:26] pleasing will be a good step. [00:43:29] Any further discussion? [00:43:31] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:43:34] Aye.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2019-2162: Amendments for Docks on City-Owned Property
approvedCouncil passed first reading of Ordinance 2019-2162, amending the code to allow small floating drive-on docks (for jet skis, small boats, etc.) on city-owned property abutting the river south of Massachusetts Avenue. Currently boat lifts and davits are prohibited; staff recommended this amendment after a property owner inquired about installing a floating dock.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2019-2162
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2019-2162 allowing floating docks on city-owned property as approved by the City Manager. (passed)
Grand Boulevard, south of Massachusetts AvenueBrennerMr. MurphyMs. MannsStevie MiklosOrdinance 2019-2162Section 5-44 of Chapter 5, Newport Richey Code of Ordinances▶ Jump to 43:35 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:43:35] Opposed? [00:43:36] Like sign. [00:43:37] Motion passes. [00:43:38] Next, Ordinance 2019-2162. [00:43:39] Ordinance 2019-2162, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing for [00:43:46] amendment of Subparagraph D of Paragraph 4 of Subsection C of Section 5-44 of Chapter [00:43:53] 5 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances pertaining to accessories on docks located [00:43:58] on City property, providing for allowance of floating docks approved by the City Manager, [00:44:03] providing for conflicts ever building on an effective date. [00:44:06] Ms. Mads? [00:44:08] The City currently has ordinances in place which allow for the establishment of docks [00:44:17] on City-owned property. [00:44:19] They do, however, prohibit the use of boat lifts or davits and similar devices. [00:44:27] The proposal that prompted this item is for a property owner to install a waterfront floating [00:44:38] dock, and we think that that's different enough from a boat lift davit, and it does not obscure [00:44:48] the visual properties of the waterfront, so we are recommending that you consider the [00:44:55] ordinance which would allow the installation of small waterfront [00:45:00] Floating docks on city-owned property. [00:45:04] This actually came to me and I referred the lady to Ms. Manns. [00:45:10] What she was describing strikes me as being very similar to what [00:45:16] Stevie Miklos has at his house, where the dock sits just barely [00:45:22] above the water line, and it's a floater. [00:45:25] And then, in Steve's case, he pulls the, I'm not sure what [00:45:31] you call it, a rib boat. [00:45:33] It's got a hard center and inflatable sides. [00:45:36] And he runs that right up onto the dock. [00:45:38] And it doesn't stick very high up off the water level, but it [00:45:42] does get it out of the water so it's not growing stuff. [00:45:48] Open it up for public comment. [00:45:52] Seeing no one coming forward, bring it back to council. [00:45:54] Move for approval. [00:45:56] Second. [00:45:57] To the maker. [00:45:57] You're absolutely right. [00:45:58] That's what this addresses. [00:45:59] Currently, we allow floating docks across from residences on [00:46:04] the river along the waterfront park there, but it does not [00:46:08] address what we call drive on docks. [00:46:10] So you can drive a jet ski, a pontoon boat, a boat. [00:46:13] It's a very low, like the mayor said, very low-lying floating [00:46:16] dock where you can drive your boat or whatever watercraft you [00:46:19] have up out of the water, which obviously helps preserve your [00:46:22] haul, doesn't get algae and barnacles growing on the [00:46:26] bottom of it, and it's just something that they didn't [00:46:30] really have 10, 15 years ago. [00:46:31] So we're having to amend the ordinance as things progress. [00:46:36] To the second. [00:46:37] I agree. [00:46:37] I talked to the lady, too, and passed her on to Ms. [00:46:40] Manning, and she said she would look into it. [00:46:44] Yeah, I think so. [00:46:46] Mr. Murphy? [00:46:47] No, nothing. [00:46:48] Councilman? [00:46:49] This is primarily talking about the area which has been [00:46:53] given access and the ability to do docks. [00:46:55] Correct. [00:46:56] We're not expanding the set of folks who have this option. [00:47:02] No, right now, if you have private property abutting the [00:47:05] river, you could do it today. [00:47:08] But this is specifically where, in that section of Grand [00:47:11] Boulevard, where they've got the right to park right off, [00:47:16] much like former Mayor Brenner's dock is. [00:47:20] South of Massachusetts Avenue. [00:47:22] I should have noted that. [00:47:23] Thank you. [00:47:27] There's no further discussion. [00:47:28] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:47:31] Aye. [00:47:31] Opposed, like sign. [00:47:33] Motion passes. [00:47:34] Next, we're back to board reappointments.
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Board Re-Appointment: Rex Phelps, Environmental Committee
approvedCouncil reappointed Rex Phelps to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term spanning through April 4, 2021.
- motion:Move for approval of the reappointment of Rex Phelps to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term through April 4, 2021. (passed)
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[00:47:36] Rex Phelps for the Environmental Committee. [00:47:38] Yes. [00:47:38] Mr. Phelps has been on the Environmental Committee for [00:47:41] two years already. [00:47:43] His term is due to expire on April 4th of 2019. [00:47:48] He has agreed to seek reappointment for your [00:47:51] consideration. [00:47:53] And if approved, Mr. Phelps' term will be for two years and [00:47:57] span through April 4th, 2021. [00:48:00] Is Mr. Phelps in the audience? [00:48:02] Oh, he is. [00:48:03] Very good. [00:48:04] Probably should have grabbed you when we got the other one, [00:48:08] instead of making you wait all this time. [00:48:10] But thank you for your service, Mr. Phelps. [00:48:13] Open it up for any public comment. [00:48:16] Hearing none, bring it back to council. [00:48:18] Move for approval. [00:48:18] Second. [00:48:19] To the maker. [00:48:20] Thank you, Mr. Phelps. [00:48:21] To the second. [00:48:22] Thank you. [00:48:23] Mr. Omen. [00:48:24] Thanks again. [00:48:26] Councilman Davis. [00:48:27] I hope you learned something, since we kept you here. [00:48:32] On that cheerful note, all those in favor, please signify [00:48:34] by saying aye. [00:48:36] Aye. [00:48:36] Opposed, like sign.
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Board Re-Appointment: Rob Oman, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
approvedCouncil considered the reappointment of Rob Oman to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term running through May 17, 2022. Oman was not in attendance but had submitted an application; the motion passed by voice vote.
- motion:Reappoint Rob Oman to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term through May 17, 2022. (passed)
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[00:48:38] Motion passes. [00:48:39] This next one is for board reappointment of Mr. Omen, who [00:48:41] I do not see in the audience, to the Parks and Rec Advisory [00:48:45] Board. [00:48:46] Mr. Omen, that's correct, is not in attendance. [00:48:48] He has been serving for three years [00:48:50] as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. [00:48:54] His term actually lapsed on May 17th of 2019. [00:48:59] He has, though, submitted an application [00:49:01] seeking reappointment for a three-year term, which, [00:49:06] subject to your approval, would span through May 17th, 2022. [00:49:12] We're going to open it up for public comment. [00:49:15] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:49:19] Second. [00:49:20] The maker. [00:49:20] No. [00:49:21] Second. [00:49:21] No. [00:49:22] Mr. Omen. [00:49:23] No. [00:49:23] Deputy Mayor. [00:49:24] Thank you, Mr. Omen. [00:49:25] Likewise. [00:49:26] Thank you very much, Rob. [00:49:27] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:49:30] Aye. [00:49:30] Opposed, like sign.
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2019 Cotee River Seafest Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit
approvedCouncil considered a special event permit for the 2019 Cotee River Seafest to sell beer and wine in Sims Park on April 26-28, 2019. Despite the Mayor's strong reservations about the applicant organization's disorganization, a poorly prepared application, and direct competition with a local business event, the motion to approve passed 4-1.
- motion:Motion to approve the 2019 Cotee River Seafest Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Permit to sell beer and wine in Sims Park on April 26-28, 2019. (passed)4–1
Sims ParkChasco Fiesta committeeCotee River SeafestIntuitMain Street programRevelrySip'sMs. MeisnerMs. SmithMs. Vance2019 Cotee River SeafestChasco FiestaMain Street programSpecial Event Permitpark and ride shuttle▶ Jump to 49:32 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:49:32] Motion passes. [00:49:33] Next is the 2019 Cody River Seafest Alcoholic Beverage [00:49:37] Special Event Permit. [00:49:38] Ms. Vance. [00:49:39] The application before you this evening [00:49:43] is related to the Cody River Seafood Fest. [00:49:49] Their specific request is to sell beer and wine in Sims Park [00:49:54] on Friday, April 26 from 5 PM to 11, on Saturday, April 27 [00:50:00] from 12 noon to 11 PM, and on Sunday, April 28 [00:50:06] from 1 o'clock PM to 6 o'clock PM. [00:50:11] And the special event team met, and they [00:50:14] are recommending that you allow the event to sell beer and wine. [00:50:19] And we have Mrs. Smith here, who can respond to any questions [00:50:22] that you might have related to the event. [00:50:25] Ms. Smith, any comments? [00:50:32] No, sir, except the applicant is here also. [00:50:34] Very good. [00:50:35] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:50:40] Before I bring it back to council. [00:50:43] Move for approval. [00:50:44] Second. [00:50:45] To the maker. [00:50:47] Nothing, I enjoyed this event. [00:50:49] To the second. [00:50:50] I hope you all get some really good, fresh seafood this year. [00:50:55] Thank you. [00:50:57] Looking forward to it. [00:50:59] Councilman? [00:51:01] No, just with respect to the transport, [00:51:03] we've got this shuttle, and I know [00:51:05] that there's been interest all around with these events [00:51:08] in using a shuttle like that. [00:51:10] And I think that the individual who you brought our attention [00:51:14] to, Mr. Mayor, has expressed an interest in doing it. [00:51:16] So perhaps all of the events can put their head together [00:51:19] and figure out a way that we can train the residents. [00:51:23] One thing I will say is that what [00:51:25] is nice about the low speed transportation [00:51:28] is the ability for our city residents to benefit. [00:51:31] When we brought up the event, or the special event ordinance [00:51:35] in the past, it had a caveat in it [00:51:38] that it was to support the local residents. [00:51:41] And as we know, we're in the minority [00:51:44] when we have these big events. [00:51:46] But to allow our citizens of our city [00:51:50] the access, freeze up parking spaces [00:51:52] that they would otherwise use, and allows our visitors [00:51:55] to have those spaces. [00:51:56] So I would encourage, and I think [00:51:59] that has been an encouraging sign, [00:52:01] that we can get more people into the city [00:52:03] and not shut down the city's business operations [00:52:09] by using those alternative means. [00:52:15] I also believe the shuttle, and I [00:52:19] would ask the city manager and Ms. Smith, the set team, [00:52:25] to look at adding that as a requirement for any [00:52:29] of these big events going forward. [00:52:32] It has worked very well for Chasco so far. [00:52:36] It's made a massive difference. [00:52:40] And on big events, I would include the city's concerts [00:52:43] and movies in the park, both of which, the last few of which [00:52:47] have been mob scenes with cars parked everywhere. [00:52:52] I do have some concerns about this particular event, [00:52:55] not the least of which is the organization appears not [00:53:00] to have a board of directors, or at least not a functioning one. [00:53:04] It hasn't had a meeting of its membership [00:53:06] in at least two or three years. [00:53:09] The application looks like it was taken from a previous one, [00:53:12] and white out was used to put it on there. [00:53:15] And there are dates that don't match up. [00:53:18] It includes a car show on Monday, [00:53:20] which I really don't believe you guys were seriously [00:53:22] planning on doing. [00:53:26] But that's the way the application reads. [00:53:28] This was, this application was a mess. [00:53:31] It should have never been submitted. [00:53:33] And quite frankly, it should have never [00:53:35] been approved at the set point. [00:53:36] It should have been bounced back to them [00:53:38] to have it redone and redone properly. [00:53:41] I've got very, very big reservations. [00:53:44] This is also going in direct competition [00:53:47] with a local business that is also having an event [00:53:50] on that Saturday night. [00:53:52] And so I'll leave it at that. [00:53:56] May I ask what business? [00:53:58] Ordinance One. [00:54:01] Is that the revelry? [00:54:02] They've got a beer fest with craft beers and a bunch [00:54:05] of other stuff going on on that Saturday night. [00:54:08] The Main Street program is at least not only [00:54:10] supposed to be supporting local businesses, [00:54:12] not being in direct competition with them. [00:54:15] And if we are ever going to have a Main Street program that we [00:54:20] are supporting as a city, I think [00:54:22] they need to get that emphasis put in place. [00:54:26] This event is the wrong one to be done. [00:54:29] And I think it's a mistake. [00:54:33] And I accept that. [00:54:36] It's a mistake. [00:54:37] And I express that to both Ms. Meisner and the board chairman. [00:54:45] I was very disappointed that they didn't get their act [00:54:49] together as an organization before trying [00:54:51] to pull one of these off. [00:54:52] I understand that the rationale is [00:54:55] they need money to operate. [00:54:56] And so this is dollar driven. [00:54:59] But I can also see that I'm outvoted by four to one. [00:55:07] So this is just a mistake. [00:55:14] And I hope that the event doesn't crash and burn. [00:55:19] Because if it does, as I suspect it might, [00:55:22] we'll never get a Main Street program off the ground again. [00:55:26] Mr. Mayor, if I could, in response to your comments, [00:55:30] certainly you make valid points with respect [00:55:33] to the factual information that you present. [00:55:38] It's difficult to not fund an entity and at the same time [00:55:43] expect them to come up with money when they don't have it. [00:55:47] And it is a call, I think. [00:55:51] And this is the time for our Chasco Fiesta [00:55:54] committee that just held an event to pitch in. [00:55:57] And I think it's a time for the local business [00:55:59] people to pitch in. [00:56:01] I will tell you that tonight we have folk music in the park. [00:56:07] And when that folk music is done, [00:56:10] the band that's playing there is going [00:56:12] to invite the audience to go to Sip's store, who [00:56:18] is willing and has agreed to pay for an additional set. [00:56:23] So there has got to be a way through this. [00:56:26] The band's going to Sip after? [00:56:27] Yes. [00:56:27] Oh, cool. [00:56:28] So we have heard from the Chasco Fiesta committee, [00:56:32] which I'm on, what the city has said. [00:56:35] And we've responded with the park and ride. [00:56:37] And in particular, I think, it's incumbent on all sides [00:56:42] to work together. [00:56:43] It is unfortunate. [00:56:43] You made a comment at a meeting earlier [00:56:46] that I kind of felt like I was going [00:56:48] to take exception to about herding cats or something. [00:56:51] And we really need to have a serious effort by all parties [00:56:58] to support each other. [00:56:59] I do not believe that this event would hurt the turnout [00:57:05] to someplace else that sells beer if it's successful. [00:57:10] Look at what happened Saturday and Sunday. [00:57:12] If it's a weekend and people come into town, [00:57:15] they're going to want to get out of the sun or whatever, [00:57:17] and they're going to explore the city. [00:57:20] I'm making a personal appeal. [00:57:22] I also want to say our police department, our public works [00:57:26] department, all the effort that everyone has made, [00:57:29] it's unfortunate to hear these responses where [00:57:31] there's a slip up or somebody has some garbage somewhere. [00:57:34] But I would challenge anyone to tell me [00:57:38] that our city and our residents and our businesses [00:57:43] are not all coming together. [00:57:46] And I think it's time that I would call this now [00:57:48] the mayor's challenge to say the mayor has challenged us [00:57:52] to say maybe they're not ready. [00:57:55] And I think it's up to those of us who have done this [00:57:58] to assist and participate. [00:58:00] Unfortunately, while I make that big speech, [00:58:02] I'll probably be out of town during that event. [00:58:06] Come on. [00:58:07] Nice way to weasel out of that one. [00:58:10] But I would guarantee that I'll help in any way [00:58:13] I can to share the resources and the input that we've learned [00:58:18] and I would encourage us, if we do vote for it, [00:58:21] that we would all find a way to try to help make it a success [00:58:24] and see you in a forward motion. [00:58:26] And I would certainly hope we do have a Main Street [00:58:31] program at some point because I think we need one. [00:58:35] But I'd say I'm just concerned about this, [00:58:38] that it's the cart before the horse. [00:58:42] With that, we'll entertain a motion. [00:58:44] I already have one. [00:58:46] You have one. [00:58:48] To the maker. [00:58:49] We already did that. [00:58:51] I was the last one. [00:58:52] Never mind. [00:58:53] It's been a long day. [00:58:59] Thank you. [00:59:02] For those of you, we have day jobs. [00:59:05] I spent the better part of eight hours [00:59:07] on a technical support call with Intuit trying [00:59:11] to get QuickBooks to work. [00:59:14] We're going to start it again tomorrow morning. [00:59:17] It's been a long one. [00:59:18] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:59:21] Aye. [00:59:22] Opposed, like sign, nay, 4 to 1. [00:59:25] Motion passes. [00:59:27] Hope you have a successful event. [00:59:31] Next is the 2018 Street Improvement Project bid award.
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2018 Street Improvement Project - ITB No. 19-006 Bid Award
approvedCouncil awarded the 2018 Street Improvement Project (ITB No. 19-006) to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,764,883.14. The project includes milling and resurfacing of three collector roads (Gulf/Golf Drive, Massachusetts Avenue, and a portion of Louisiana) plus residential streets, with landscaping improvements on Gulf Drive.
- motion:Motion to approve award of ITB No. 19-006 to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for an amount not to exceed $1,764,883.14. (passed)
CharlayneGulf Drive between Highway 19 and Madison StreetLouisiana (portion)Massachusetts Avenue from Grand Boulevard to Congress StreetRitchie DriveTennesseeWyomingAjax Paving Industries of Florida, LLCFlorida Department of TransportationPasco County MPORobert Rivera2018 Street Improvement ProjectITB No. 19-006Pavement Management Plan▶ Jump to 59:33 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:59:36] Recommendation from the staff for this year's Street [00:59:41] Improvement Project is that the bid award [00:59:45] be given to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC, [00:59:49] in the amount not to exceed $1,764,883.14. [00:59:58] And Mr. Rivera has a short presentation. [01:00:00] to you about the project. [01:00:02] The scope of work on this project, it contains three collector streets. [01:00:07] The first one is Gold Drive, which you can see on the left. [01:00:11] That will include milling and re-asphalting. [01:00:14] And we will also see... [01:00:21] Mass Avenue from Congress to Grand Boulevard, and a portion of the... [01:00:31] Am I on now? [01:00:36] It includes three collector roads. [01:00:39] The first one is Golf Drive between Highway 19 and Madison Street. [01:00:44] Along with those road improvements, [01:00:46] we will be doing some planting of some trees and some landscaping improvements. [01:00:51] Mass Avenue from Grand Boulevard to Congress Street, [01:00:55] and then a portion of Louisiana. [01:00:57] The remaining streets will be residential streets, [01:01:01] such as Tennessee, Wyoming, Charlayne, Ritchie Drive. [01:01:06] We're going to take a map and put that on the website [01:01:08] if you all approve and award the project so that everyone can see. [01:01:12] It does remain under the requirements of the pavement management plan [01:01:17] under your direction, and we would recommend that you approve it. [01:01:21] Open it up for public comment. [01:01:24] Seeing no one, come forward and bring it back to Council. [01:01:28] Move for approval. [01:01:29] Second. [01:01:30] To the maker. [01:01:31] 100%, right? [01:01:32] Robert? [01:01:33] Yes, sir. [01:01:34] That's what I was going to hear. [01:01:35] I'd like to bring it up because it's something I brought up a long time ago. [01:01:38] Very good. Deputy Mayor? [01:01:39] Something tells me you're going to bring it up every time we approve one of these. [01:01:41] You betcha I will. [01:01:43] That's all I have. [01:01:44] Councilman? [01:01:46] No, I think this is following what is a fortunate situation for our city, [01:01:52] not having to do street assessments anymore, [01:01:54] for those of you who didn't have to go through them. [01:01:57] I'm very anxious to see what we can do when we get to the budget [01:02:02] and what we can plan for the next time [01:02:04] and how we can just keep the asphalt rolling until we solve our pothole problems. [01:02:13] What I'm glad to see is finally getting Gulf Drive done. [01:02:16] I get more complaints about that street than all the rest of them put together, [01:02:20] except for the complaints about the little stop signs that people are stopping for on Madison. [01:02:27] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:02:30] Aye. [01:02:31] Opposed, like sign. [01:02:32] Motion passes. [01:02:34] Robert, before we go to the next one, [01:02:35] are you guys going to do something with those to make it a little more obvious to drivers [01:02:41] that they don't need to stop for those things? [01:02:43] Well, we got with DOT and worked with them, [01:02:46] and the signs, first of all, that are up there are 18 by 18s, [01:02:50] which are considerably smaller than the 30 by 30s of a regular stop sign. [01:02:55] Maximum height that they can come up off the ground is 5 feet. [01:02:59] So we went ahead and lowered them down to that height. [01:03:03] We did a physical count. [01:03:04] When they were at the 8-foot level, [01:03:06] there was 67 cars that stopped between Central and Main Street for one day. [01:03:13] Then we went ahead and dropped them, and we had one car stop. [01:03:17] So we think that we've corrected the problem, but, you know, it's probably not going to stop for a while. [01:03:22] There's always going to be one that can't figure out that's not a stop. [01:03:25] Deputy Mayor. [01:03:26] I may refer someone from the MPO, the county then, to get with you as far as the statistics, [01:03:31] because we did not have an MPO meeting, and I was going to bring that up next month, [01:03:34] because they have the same issues in different parts of West Pasco
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2019 Street Improvement Project Task Order No. 5565-043 - Engineering Services
approvedCouncil approved a task order with the Genesis Group for engineering services (design, bidding, and construction phase) for the 2019 Street Improvement Project in the amount of $114,550. Staff explained this closes out the initial cycle of worst-condition roads; future paving will be ranked and done area-by-area, with about 90% being residential streets.
- motion:Move for approval of Task Order 5565.043 with the Genesis Group for engineering services on the 2019 Street Improvement Project for $114,550. (passed)
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[01:03:39] where they put those very, I guess, multi-use paths, they call them. [01:03:43] Thank you, Robert. [01:03:45] The next item is the 2019 Street Improvement Project Task Order 5565.043. [01:03:53] Yes, sir. [01:03:54] Because Mr. Rivera doesn't let dust settle underneath his feet, [01:03:58] he's prepared to recommend to you, along with me, [01:04:03] that the Genesis Group be contracted for engineering services to include design, bidding, [01:04:11] and construction phase services for the 2019 Street Improvement Project in the amount of $114,550. [01:04:21] Mr. Rivera? [01:04:23] I think what this project is going to do is this is going to close out all those initial cycles that were in the plan, [01:04:29] and where you see that in the street projects that we've presented to you, we've kind of been hopping all over the place. [01:04:36] That's because we've had to identify the roads or section of roads that were in the worst condition. [01:04:42] Once we get past this cycle here, then what you're going to be seeing is you're going to be seeing us, [01:04:47] where we're going to be presenting to you, areas. [01:04:50] And we'll take and rank that whole area as a whole, and then we'll start paving like that. [01:04:55] And the majority, 90 percent of that, will all be the residential streets. [01:05:04] Enough for public comment? [01:05:06] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:05:09] Move for approval. [01:05:12] Second. [01:05:13] We have a second. [01:05:14] To the maker? [01:05:15] No, nothing. [01:05:16] To the second. [01:05:17] Good to see it rolling. [01:05:19] Deputy Mayor? [01:05:20] Nothing further. [01:05:21] Councilman? [01:05:22] Why didn't you do that when you first looked at the roads and prioritized them? [01:05:28] Why wouldn't they do it at that same time, just continue that next step? [01:05:31] Do these roads and then go to the areas? [01:05:34] Because if you did it that way, you would have some that are in need immediately and might not get to it until the end. [01:05:40] No, no. [01:05:41] No, I'm saying pick out those roads like you've done in the Congress. [01:05:45] Because the remaining roads are all ranked on that study that we did. [01:05:49] They're pretty much ranked about the same in the same condition. [01:05:53] And so unless there are some areas that might, their decline might accelerate quicker than what we think, we should be able to do area by area. [01:06:03] But if there's a street that falls apart, we're still going to reassess. [01:06:07] It seems to me they would have said, you need to do these ten roads and then after that go area by area. [01:06:11] I mean, but they didn't do that, I guess. [01:06:14] No. [01:06:15] Now they're going to go back and look at it again. [01:06:16] Well, we'll do that. [01:06:17] We're at a point now where we understand exactly what the engineers are wanting to do. [01:06:21] We've been with them long enough now. [01:06:24] So we'll be taking the lead on that once we get to that point where we can look and see what area is worse than another. [01:06:30] Or if we get a complaint about a certain street, then we'll throw that in there. [01:06:36] You just got areas coming to you right now. [01:06:38] They're just all sitting at home deciding they're going to all speak up. [01:06:42] Okay, I understand. [01:06:44] Any other discussion?
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Auxiliary Police Program
approvedCouncil considered adoption of an Auxiliary Police Program to hire four certified part-time officers for dedicated foot patrol in the downtown area and Sims Park, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, at a cost of $75,000 funded from existing budgeted but unfilled positions. A motion for approval was made and seconded. Council also discussed park hours enforcement and the dusk-closing sign at Sims Park, suggesting staff revisit the policy.
- motion:Motion to approve adoption of the Auxiliary Police Program to hire four certified part-time officers for downtown/Sims Park foot patrol at $75,000. (passed)
- direction:Council directed staff to review the Sims Park dusk-closing policy and signage, considering revised hours or removal of the sign. (none)
Sims ParkChief BogartCouncilman MurphyDebbieLieutenant LatonaMr. SullivanAuxiliary Police ProgramCommunity policingPokemon Go / geocaching at Sims ParkStrategic plan - improve image of the city▶ Jump to 1:06:46 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:06:46] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:06:49] Aye. [01:06:50] Opposed, like sign. [01:06:52] Next is an auxiliary police program. [01:06:57] The agenda item before you is to consider the adoption of an auxiliary police program. [01:07:05] The reason that the matter is before you is because we are requesting authorization to hire four certified part-time police officers to staff the program. [01:07:18] The program would be administered in the downtown area and Sims Park. [01:07:24] It would be an extension of our community policing efforts. [01:07:29] And it would be establishing dedicated foot patrol in the downtown area between the hours of 6 o'clock a.m. and 8 o'clock p.m., seven days a week, [01:07:41] in order to staff the program for the remainder of the fiscal year and additionally to provide them with uniform and equipment. [01:07:52] The cost is $75,000. [01:07:56] One of the reasons that we believe it's appropriate to advance this program to you at this time is to be in concert with your strategic plan, [01:08:07] which is to improve the image of the city. [01:08:09] We believe that some permanent presence of the police department will be very helpful in that respect. [01:08:17] And the $75,000 that would be used to support the program is currently in the city budget. [01:08:29] And it is as a result of the fact that we have previously approved positions that haven't been filled. [01:08:37] So the funding is available. [01:08:39] It would just need to be transferred from a couple of departments into the police department budget. [01:08:45] If you determine it's appropriate to launch the program. [01:08:48] And we have Lieutenant Latona here this evening along with me. [01:08:52] Although Chief Bogart and I drafted the program, she played a part in the end and is prepared to respond to your questions, if you have any. [01:09:05] Thank you. [01:09:06] Open it up for public comment. [01:09:09] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:09:11] Move for approval. [01:09:13] Second. [01:09:14] Very excited about this. [01:09:15] It's going to do wonders for our downtown. [01:09:17] We're already on the right path for sure. [01:09:19] But the bottom line is that there's a police presence in and around the park, in and around the downtown. [01:09:24] It's night and day from what you see, the activities that go on in and around the park and downtown. [01:09:29] It truly is. [01:09:31] Over the summer, remember, we had an officer patrolling in the morning on a regular basis. [01:09:35] And I'd walk the park. [01:09:36] All of a sudden, there's no more beer cans in the garbage cans anymore. [01:09:40] It's night and day. [01:09:41] And I'm very excited about the program. [01:09:42] So thank you for putting it together. [01:09:44] To the second. [01:09:45] Could I recognize this officer different than one of our existing 42 officers? [01:09:50] No. [01:09:51] I mean, the county has a Browns guys or whatever, you know, and I didn't know. [01:09:57] Okay. [01:09:58] They will wear the same uniforms as our existing staff. [01:10:04] Councilman? [01:10:05] No, I really like this, having designated people, you know, just for the downtown. [01:10:09] I guess the only question I have is from the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. [01:10:12] What about the hours from 8 p.m. through the morning hours? [01:10:17] Those hours were drummed up off of downtown and basically Sims Park hours. [01:10:24] It would just provide constant downtown contact and exposure at that point. [01:10:30] So we went off of the hours at Sims Park from open to close. [01:10:34] In response to the point that I think you're trying to make, Councilman Murphy, [01:10:39] we're aware that we do need additional police presence in the downtown area after 8 a.m. [01:10:45] and we have a couple of different initiatives underway currently in the police department that will address that need. [01:10:52] Thank you. [01:10:54] Councilman? [01:10:55] Yes. [01:10:56] One of the things that I observed here in the last week is that we have a sign at Sims Park that says that the park closes at dusk. [01:11:05] I know that there have been a few folks, I think Mr. Sullivan, who had indicated to me who lives near the downtown, [01:11:12] that he sees a number of people coming out from the park in the morning and were staying overnight. [01:11:20] I was back in the Native American area and after dusk, after the park was closed, an individual in his car. [01:11:29] Now keeping in mind the Native Americans had left a lot of their items for sale out there [01:11:35] and we've hired private security to watch that, not police. [01:11:40] But I was informed by the Public Works Park Division that the city does not enforce the hustling people off. [01:11:57] I went up to the individual's car and spoke to him. [01:12:01] He gave me quite an attitude, which I was very proud of myself I didn't respond with. [01:12:07] You must not have known who you were. [01:12:08] Well, and he said, I do this every day. [01:12:14] And in questioning I was told we do not ask people to leave the park after hours. [01:12:19] And I would just like to understand that in concert with the question about the hours, [01:12:26] it's great to watch what's going on during the hours. [01:12:29] I'm sure you have police patrol. [01:12:32] I'm a bit, I'm not sure what our purpose is. [01:12:39] Is it because we have cameras and we can see what's going on and we want to catch somebody? [01:12:43] Or, I mean, why don't we just chase people out of the park if they're not belonging there? [01:12:47] In response to your question, you're right. [01:12:50] We don't chase people out of the park. [01:12:52] We have installed a very effective lighting system in the park. [01:12:59] So it's illuminated for many hours past dusk. [01:13:04] In the past, we have had periodic checks of the area. [01:13:11] But if there wasn't anything significant going on, we allowed people to continue to use the park. [01:13:19] We could, if it's your directive of us, discontinue that practice and have a hard close at dusk. [01:13:28] Well, if it makes sense, then I think we would take the sign away. [01:13:32] You know, I mean, I don't like the idea of folks who don't behave, [01:13:37] don't agree with the sign being the ones who get to stay overnight. [01:13:41] You know, the vendors were told that they couldn't stay overnight to protect their goods. [01:13:46] But at the same time, the folks who were allowed to be in there could sit in there all night. [01:13:51] So, you know, you have a rule that no one can sleep at the park overnight. [01:13:56] So I would ask you to just kind of review that and think about the different circumstances of it. [01:14:03] That's my opinion. I don't know about the rest of the board. [01:14:06] I brought that up. What was that Pokey Man thing that they used to do? [01:14:12] Right. [01:14:13] Yeah, that was a recreation activity sponsored by... [01:14:16] No, no, no, no, no. That's when they had that. They would search it on their phones. [01:14:21] Right. [01:14:22] I can't remember the name of it. [01:14:24] All Hours Day and Night. [01:14:25] Pokey Man Go. [01:14:26] Pokey Man Go. [01:14:27] Yeah. [01:14:28] Marco Polo? [01:14:29] No. [01:14:30] No. [01:14:31] That's what we did. [01:14:32] Well... [01:14:33] Geocasting. [01:14:34] Yeah, that was a geocast type of thing. [01:14:36] Right. [01:14:37] And I asked it, you know, because I went down and there was a lot of people [01:14:40] because a lot of those spots that they were supposed to find were in our park. [01:14:44] And so I went down there quite a few nights, and there was no problem with those people. [01:14:47] And I asked back then, and that's been a couple years ago now, asked that they let that go. [01:14:52] And, of course, it was a fad, and it went on. [01:14:54] But there was no... I mean, there was sometimes three generations down there together. [01:14:58] There was never any alcohol. [01:15:00] And like she said, like Debbie said, the parts lit up and if there's a problem, there's enough [01:15:05] people sitting there with their cell phones that will turn them on. [01:15:08] So I would entertain the idea of maybe taking that sign down, especially when it's a block [01:15:15] from downtown or a block and a half from downtown. [01:15:18] Deputy Mayor? [01:15:19] I would agree. [01:15:20] I think we're all on the same page. [01:15:21] I don't want to be a rule breaker, but if I take a stroll through Sims Park at 930 at [01:15:25] night, if there's enough lighting there where I feel safe, obviously I think the goal here [01:15:29] is to allow people to use the park even in the evening and early night hours. [01:15:36] But maybe a sign saying, you know, no admins after 11 p.m., you know, we just don't want [01:15:41] people sleeping on benches waking up with eight beer cans on their chest, you know?
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Request for Purchase: 2019 Ford Fusion for Auxiliary Police Program
approvedCouncil approved the purchase of a 2019 Ford Fusion from Deval Ford for the Auxiliary Police Program at the state contract price of $16,978, plus $4,028.10 in safety/emergency equipment from Technology Enterprises Incorporated and a $3,679.71 Harris Mobile police radio from Williams Communications Incorporated, for a total of $24,685.81. The vehicle will support the foot patrol program, including transporting individuals to Land O'Lakes when needed.
- motion:Approve purchase of a 2019 Ford Fusion and associated equipment and radio for the Auxiliary Police Program for a total of $24,685.81. (passed)
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[01:15:44] I mean, it's... [01:15:45] Like on the highway, when you have the rest stops, it just says no overnight sleeping [01:15:49] or I'm not sure what it is, but you're still allowed to pull over and you can take a cat [01:15:53] nap if you're, you know, on the highway if you're going to have a wreck or something. [01:15:58] But maybe just look at it. [01:16:01] Like to have law-abiding citizens get the same enjoyment of the ones who tell me to... [01:16:05] Well, I won't say what they told me to do, but you can imagine. [01:16:08] Well, do you all want to kind of agree on a time now or just tackle that another night? [01:16:12] Let's... [01:16:13] Let's... [01:16:14] Let's... [01:16:15] Let's let him figure it out. [01:16:16] Okay. [01:16:17] Let's get the guidance from the principal. [01:16:18] All right. [01:16:19] Good idea. [01:16:20] Let's see what makes sense. [01:16:21] You guys know what you're doing. [01:16:22] That'd be fine. [01:16:23] Thank you. [01:16:24] We've had a motion, a second, lots of discussion, excellent discussion. [01:16:27] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:16:30] Aye. [01:16:31] Aye. [01:16:32] Opposed? [01:16:33] Like sign. [01:16:34] Motion passes. [01:16:35] Now we're going to buy a Ford Fusion for these people. [01:16:36] Ms. Vance? [01:16:37] We are requesting one Ford Fusion to staff for use by the staff in conjunction with the [01:16:48] program. [01:16:51] Although we expect them, because it's a foot patrol program, to be mostly walking in the [01:16:57] downtown area, there may be circumstance that they have to transport a visitor to the [01:17:04] downtown area to Lando Lakes, for instance. [01:17:11] And so we're requesting that you allow us to purchase the Ford Fusion from Deval Ford [01:17:20] under the state contract price of $16,978. [01:17:27] This is a three-point request because we are additionally asking for equipment for the [01:17:35] vehicle for safety and emergency purposes in the amount of $4,028.10 from Technology [01:17:44] Enterprises Incorporated. [01:17:47] And we additionally will need to purchase an additional police radio. [01:17:52] We buy our radios, a Harris Mobile from Williams Communications Incorporated, and we can do [01:17:58] so for $3,679.71. [01:18:04] So the total amount of the bid award for the Ford Fusion is $24,685.81. [01:18:15] Thank you. [01:18:16] And I think you just answered my question of why not a golf cart, so. [01:18:19] Any public comment? [01:18:22] Seeing none, bring it back to Council. [01:18:23] Move for approval. [01:18:24] Second. [01:18:25] To the maker. [01:18:26] No, I like the whole idea of putting the whole package together instead of going piece by [01:18:27] piece. [01:18:28] To do that. [01:18:29] Deputy Interim, I believe you had the second. [01:18:30] I think Matt Biele. [01:18:31] Okay. [01:18:32] I'm good. [01:18:33] Good? [01:18:34] Okay. [01:18:35] I'll stay with it. [01:18:36] No comments then. [01:18:37] Mr. Murphy, you either had the second or the second second. [01:18:38] That's all right. [01:18:39] I'm good, thanks. [01:18:40] Councilman? [01:18:41] I don't need a second. [01:18:42] Okay. [01:18:43] In that case, yeah. [01:18:44] I think it's a good idea. [01:18:45] I hadn't thought about having to potentially transport somebody to Land O'Lakes, but that [01:18:46] makes a lot of sense in that it's all the more reason not to put them in some little [01:18:47] golf cart type thing. [01:18:48] Yes, sir. [01:18:49] One question. [01:18:50] I can wait until after we vote. [01:18:51] Yeah. [01:18:52] Go ahead. [01:18:53] What's the little, what do you call them? [01:18:54] Don't we have like a little segue through? [01:18:55] What's the name of it? [01:18:56] What's the name of it? [01:18:57] What's the name of it? [01:18:58] What's the name of it? [01:18:59] What's the name of it? [01:19:00] What's the name of it? [01:19:01] What's the name of it? [01:19:02] What's the name of it? [01:19:03] Okay. [01:19:04] Very good. [01:19:05] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:19:06] Aye. [01:19:07] Aye. [01:19:08] Aye. [01:19:09] Aye. [01:19:10] Aye. [01:19:11] Aye. [01:19:12] Aye. [01:19:13] Aye. [01:19:14] Aye. [01:19:15] Aye. [01:19:16] Aye. [01:19:17] Aye. [01:19:18] Aye. [01:19:19] Aye. [01:19:20] Aye. [01:19:21] Aye. [01:19:22] Aye. [01:19:23] Aye. [01:19:24] Aye. [01:19:25] Aye. [01:19:26] Aye. [01:19:27] Aye. [01:19:28] Aye. [01:19:29] Aye. [01:19:30] Aye. [01:19:31] Aye. [01:19:32] Thank you. [01:19:33] Thank you very much.
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Resolution No. 2019-08: 2019 CRA Plan Update and Sunset Provision Extension
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2019-08, updating the Community Redevelopment Plan and extending the CRA's termination date from 2031 to 2049. Staff urged adoption now due to pending state legislation that may sunset CRAs.
Ord. Resolution No. 2019-08
- vote:Adopt Resolution 2019-08 updating the Community Redevelopment Plan and extending the CRA termination date to September 30, 2049. (passed)
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[01:19:34] Next we have amended Resolution 1908, a resolution of the City Council of the city of New Port Richey Florida updating and amending the New Port Richey Community Redevelopment Plan providing [01:19:40] for approval of the amended Community Redevelopment Plan of 2019 and to extend the time certain [01:19:46] for redevelopment activities and tax increment revenues funded activities through September [01:19:51] 30, 2049, providing for legislative findings, providing for implementing administrative [01:19:56] actions, providing for conflict severability and setting an effective date. [01:20:00] Yes, Ma'am. [01:20:02] Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, we have been meeting for some time now in order [01:20:11] to update and amend the City's Community Redevelopment Plan. [01:20:16] We met this evening at 6 o'clock in your capacity as the Redevelopment Board and the purpose [01:20:24] of this agenda item is to effectuate the plan update by resolution and in addition [01:20:34] to updating the plan, which we've been working on and had a series of public engagements [01:20:42] over a two-year period of time and key stakeholders, we are also asking you to extend the termination [01:20:51] date of the plan. [01:20:55] It is currently due to elapse in 2031. [01:21:00] We want to extend it out an additional 18 years so it would elapse in 2049. [01:21:08] The city has been very strategic in its redevelopment efforts. [01:21:14] Mr. Iazzoni gave a nice presentation to you at the 6 o'clock meeting. [01:21:18] The only thing I think that we didn't say that needs to be said out loud is we've really [01:21:24] honed our efforts in the last few years in the downtown area, really relying on it to [01:21:30] be an engine that does drive this city. [01:21:33] We're now able to do some additional projects as a result of the growth that we've seen [01:21:39] in the downtown and it's just a pleasure to be able to present an updated plan to you. [01:21:45] Mr. Iazzoni and I are prepared to respond to any questions that you may have. [01:21:49] Very good. [01:21:50] Open up for public comment. [01:21:53] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:21:55] I have a question. [01:21:58] I learned from the League of Cities that the state does not like CRAs, so are we going [01:22:04] to run into any problems extending it from 31 to 49? [01:22:09] We will not run into any problems because we are extending it at this time. [01:22:15] If we were considering this matter later in the year, we very well may have because they [01:22:23] may establish a sunset date. [01:22:26] There's lots of talk in the state legislature about taking that action, which is why Mr. [01:22:35] Iazzoni, myself, and the staff have been hurriedly trying to bring this before you. [01:22:43] Second. [01:22:44] To the maker. [01:22:47] No, I just, from what I heard from the League of Cities, I'll just take it one step further. [01:22:55] We also have an advantage that we already are an existing CRA, if I'm not mistaken. [01:23:00] So it's extending out our own program, which is helping us, too. [01:23:05] To the second. [01:23:07] Nothing further. [01:23:08] Mr. Murphy. [01:23:09] Nothing. [01:23:10] Mr. Altman. [01:23:11] Yes, there was actually a webcast today for the FRA, the Redevelopment Association, reviewing. [01:23:16] There are two bills that are in the, one in the House and one in the Senate, as we speak. [01:23:22] Neither of those bills would affect us if we do this now, and even if the bill from [01:23:28] the Senate passes, they're giving other districts until the end of the year, I think, to make [01:23:34] those extensions. [01:23:35] So there are some efforts, but not quite as hateful or as destructive as had been done [01:23:42] in the past. [01:23:43] Yeah, the last legislative session was much more fierce. [01:23:46] I'm not a gambler, though, so I feel much more comfortable adopting it before the legislature [01:23:55] gets too far in their sessions this year. [01:23:57] I would try to refrain from getting on my soap books about the legislature interfering [01:24:05] with local government. [01:24:07] The best government is that which is closest to the people, and that means cities and counties, [01:24:12] and quite frankly, the legislature needs to butt out of any number of decisions that they're [01:24:20] trying to take the rights of cities and counties to do what's best for their communities and [01:24:28] come up with some one-size-fits-all thing at the state. [01:24:32] The periodic attacks on the CRA are just an example of that. [01:24:36] The CRA in New Port Richey has had its difficulties, but on balance, I think, has been very, very [01:24:44] positive for the city, and so we need it to continue. [01:24:49] Those that haven't played fair in the sandbox deserve to be felt, in my opinion. [01:24:54] Yeah, but not to take out everybody else in the process. [01:24:58] No, exactly. [01:24:59] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:25:03] Aye. [01:25:04] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [01:25:06] Next, we have a three-minute report from the Fire Department.
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Three Minute Report: Fire Department
The Fire Department gave its three-minute report covering 2,400+ emergency calls, inspections, training hours, and residential rental inspections. Recognitions included Firefighter Micah Short (5 years), Firefighter Eric Slathke (10 years and Firefighter of the Year), and announcements about a free smoke detector program with the Red Cross, the RIFF project at Fire Station 1, and an upcoming Tampa Bay Times feature.
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[01:25:15] Thank you, Mayor and Council. [01:25:17] Since my last three-minute report, the Fire Department has responded to over 2,400 emergency calls for service, [01:25:24] and we're on track for 5,000 calls for the year. [01:25:29] We've performed 388 fire inspections on commercial properties, 27 plan reviews, 22 BTR inspections, [01:25:38] over 2,900 training hours, and 1,351 new residential rental inspections have been conducted, [01:25:46] and we're on course for 2,194 for the year. [01:25:54] In addition, we received a donation of 18 mattresses back in January from Ashley Home Furniture Store. [01:26:01] We are currently promoting a free smoke detector program along with the American Red Cross. [01:26:07] If anybody's interested, applications are available at both fire stations as well as in the Fire Administration Office. [01:26:15] We hosted seven fire station tours, and we held fire extinguisher training at the CARES Center. [01:26:23] We had two recent firefighters that reached milestones in their careers. [01:26:30] Firefighter Micah Short was recognized for five years of service, [01:26:34] and Firefighter Eric Slathke for 10 years of service, [01:26:38] and he's also recently been chosen for this year's Firefighter of the Year. [01:26:44] We are working on a mental wellness SOG for the department, [01:26:48] and we participated in the student government day here at City Hall with the other departments. [01:26:55] Looking ahead, as you have probably noticed, the R.I.F.F. project at Fire Station 1 is in progress. [01:27:01] It should be wrapping up the beginning of next week, [01:27:05] and our department, along with the other Pasco County Fire Departments, [01:27:09] will be featured in the Tampa Bay Times on April 28th and May 2nd [01:27:13] as part of an edition called Home Fire Prevention for Pasco County Residents. [01:27:18] This has a lot of great information. I encourage everyone to get a copy and read it. [01:27:22] That's the end of my report. Any questions? [01:27:27] Thank you. [01:27:30] Any questions? Hearing none, we'll go to communications and reports.
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