Council passed first reading of a 180-day moratorium on front yard fences (Ord. 2020-2202) and rezoned the US 19/Main Street corner to Highway Commercial.
19 items on the agenda · 14 decisions recorded
On the agenda
- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence honoring servicemen and women.
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[00:00:20] If you could all please stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing [00:00:21] for 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
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Moment of Silence
The council observed a moment of silence and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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[00:00:31] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:00:44] Thank you.
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Approval of July 21, 2020 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the July 21, 2020 Work Session and Regular Meeting by voice vote.
- vote:Approve the July 21, 2020 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:45] You may be seated. [00:00:46] The next item on the agenda is the approval of the July 21st work session or regular meeting [00:00:52] minutes. [00:00:53] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:00:54] Aye. [00:00:55] Opposed, like sign. [00:00:56] Motion passes.
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Introduction of New Deputy Police Chief
City Manager Ms. Manz and the Police Chief introduced Lauren Latona as the new Deputy Police Chief, highlighting her career background and qualifications. The item was ceremonial recognition of her promotion.
Clearwater Police DepartmentFlorida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)Pinellas Park Police DepartmentLauren LatonaMs. ManzDeputy Police Chief appointment▶ Jump to 0:57 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:00:57] Ms. Manz, introduction of the new Deputy Police Chief. [00:00:58] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:00:59] I will ask the Police Chief to assist me in the introduction of his new Deputy Chief. [00:01:06] What I can tell you, though, as an introductory statement, is that it is a pleasure and an [00:01:25] honor to be able to recognize someone for their advancement in the organization, particularly [00:01:32] when it's so well-earned. [00:01:35] In the case of Deputy Chief Lauren Latona, it is unquestionably about ambition, hard [00:01:43] work, and determination. [00:01:46] This, for her, in some senses, is destiny as a result of the courage that she has exemplified [00:01:56] as a member of the Police Department from day one. [00:02:00] So it's with great pride that I announce her appointment and allow the Chief to come forward [00:02:09] with some comments as well. [00:02:12] Thank you, Chief. [00:02:21] It is absolutely my pleasure to be here tonight and to be able to introduce you to, now, Deputy [00:02:27] Chief of our department, Lauren Latona. [00:02:30] Now, Lauren is a veteran police officer with many years of both operational and administrative [00:02:35] experience and is well-qualified to assume this role. [00:02:39] She began a career in 1997 as a civilian in the training division of the Clearwater Police [00:02:44] Department. [00:02:47] Among a multitude of administrative responsibilities, she maintained Department of Law Enforcement, [00:02:50] FDLE, certifications for 256 police officers. [00:02:54] So she decided to become a police officer after those several years of exposure to it. [00:03:01] In 2002, she graduated from the Police Academy and joined the Pinellas Park Police Department [00:03:06] as an officer. [00:03:09] She stayed with that department for 11 years, and she served in a variety of roles to include [00:03:13] the Patrol Division, the Office of Professional Standards, and the Field Training Unit. [00:03:19] In 2013, she relocated to New Port Richey with her family and joined our department. [00:03:25] Here, she has served in a variety of positions and rose through the ranks of the department. [00:03:30] She graduated with honors, with an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and [00:03:34] has 130 credits toward her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration. [00:03:40] While serving as my administrative lieutenant, she has worked closely with me and, in my [00:03:45] absence, was designated Acting Chief on several occasions. [00:03:50] She has solid decision-making, writing, and interpersonal skills. [00:03:55] She is detail-oriented, with strong organizational time management, planning, and execution skills. [00:04:00] Equally important, she has strong relationship management skills. [00:04:05] She has a comprehensive understanding of our department, having served as Acting Chief, [00:04:10] Administrative Lieutenant, Training and Patrol Corporal, Division Manager, Background Investigator, [00:04:15] and Field Training Manager. [00:04:20] I'm very pleased to introduce you to our Deputy Chief, Lauren Latona. [00:04:25] Do you have something you would like to say?
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Introduction of New Port Richey Main Street's New Executive Director - Amy Marin
Patrick Binet, President of the New Port Richey Main Street Board, introduced Amy Fanati-Marin as the new Executive Director of the Main Street Program. Marin, a New Port Richey native, expressed enthusiasm about continuing prior efforts and working with local businesses despite COVID-19 challenges.
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[00:04:33] I just wanted to say I think I know all of you. [00:04:38] It's an honor and a privilege to serve this city, this department, and this community, [00:04:43] and I thank you for your support. [00:04:48] Thank you. [00:04:59] Next, we have the introduction of New Port Richey Main Street's new Exec. [00:05:04] Patrick Binet to come forward for the introduction of the new Exec. [00:05:10] Director of the Main Street Program. [00:05:20] Thank you. [00:05:25] For anybody who didn't hear, my name is Patrick Binet, and I serve as the President of the New Port Richey Main Street Board. [00:05:30] I'm excited to announce a new Exec. [00:05:35] Director, Amy Fanati-Marin. [00:05:40] One of the struggles that we felt that we had spent over the last year was we built a lot of great momentum. [00:05:45] We had a lot of great projects, and when the previous Director had left, [00:05:50] we were at a loss and went through a pretty extensive interview process, [00:05:56] and it was a great time in Amy's life to come join us because she has such a long history with New Port Richey. [00:06:06] She is very qualified. [00:06:11] She's worked for nonprofits before. [00:06:16] She's worked as an event coordinator before, an organizer before. [00:06:21] The one thing that really struck me in the interview process with Amy that stuck with me was really the words [00:06:29] mission over money, and to be able to really achieve what we want and to maintain that culture, [00:06:38] the historical perspective, the economic vitality, and carry that forward as a collaborative partnership with the city [00:06:44] that I'm very excited to introduce Amy Fanati-Marin. [00:06:50] So go ahead. [00:06:55] Good evening. [00:07:00] As Patrick said, I'm honored to have been chosen as the new Executive Director of the Main Street Group. [00:07:05] I am thrilled that I'm going to be able to not only continue Liz Meismer's efforts, [00:07:10] but also bring my ideas to the group, to the businesses, and to this area. [00:07:15] I was born and raised here, took a hiatus for a few years to travel around the world with my military husband, [00:07:20] who retired back in this area with me. [00:07:25] We moved down to the river about four years ago, so I can't be more thrilled. [00:07:30] It'll definitely be a process with COVID in mind, considering that we do a lot of different types of events [00:07:35] and activities for the New Port Richey businesses. [00:07:40] But as Patrick said, I'm ready to be home and to be working with and for all of you all, [00:07:45] and just to try to make this place even more wonderful and to let everyone know about it. [00:07:50] My husband always says that New Port Richey is the best kept secret in this area, so let's try not to keep it a secret anymore. [00:07:55] Thank you.
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Police Pension Board Minutes - May and July 2020
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included acceptance of the Police Pension Board minutes from May and July 2020.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:34:12] Seeing no one else come forward, I'm going to close Vox Pop and go to the consent [00:34:16] agenda. Move for approval. Second. All those in [00:34:20] favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [00:34:27] Next, first reading ordinance 2020-2202. This is ordinance number 2020-2202.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included purchases/payments for City Council approval.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:34:12] Seeing no one else come forward, I'm going to close Vox Pop and go to the consent [00:34:16] agenda. Move for approval. Second. All those in [00:34:20] favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [00:34:27] Next, first reading ordinance 2020-2202. This is ordinance number 2020-2202.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2202: Moratorium on Front Yard Fences
approvedCouncil conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 2020-2202, establishing a 180-day moratorium on permitting, construction, or installation of fences in front yards of residential zoning districts, to allow staff time to investigate regulatory standards. The motion was made and seconded with supportive discussion; second reading scheduled for August 18th.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2202
- motion:Move for approval of first reading of Ordinance No. 2020-2202 establishing a 180-day moratorium on front yard fences in residential zoning districts. (passed)
Grand Boulevardcorner of Lincoln and MissouriAllmanDavis180-day moratorium on front yard fencesLand Development Review Board recommendation (July 16)Ordinance No. 2020-2202Second reading scheduled August 18, 2020▶ Jump to 34:30 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:34:35] An ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida providing for a 180-day [00:34:39] moratorium on the permitting, construction, or installation of fences [00:34:42] in the front yards of properties within a residential zoning district, [00:34:46] providing for enforcement, providing for severability, and providing for an [00:34:49] effective date. [00:34:52] Mr. Mayor, members of the councils, I'm sure you'll recall [00:34:55] some discussion took place at your meeting on June [00:34:59] 16, 2020, specifically in relationship to the [00:35:04] placement and design of front yard fences within the residential zoning [00:35:10] districts of the city. At that time, the discussion [00:35:15] led to a suggestion that a moratorium be put in place [00:35:20] for a 180-day period of time so that the staff could investigate [00:35:27] various regulatory standards and options [00:35:32] as it relates to the construction and installation of fences. [00:35:37] The Land Development Review Board considered a recommendation [00:35:41] from the staff in that respect on July 16, [00:35:46] and they voted unanimously in favor of recommending [00:35:49] to the City Council that the moratorium be established in order to afford the [00:35:56] staff an appropriate amount of time to vet the [00:36:00] matter. With that, we're hopeful that you'll [00:36:04] consider conducting your first reading and approving a [00:36:07] moratorium. Thank you. I'll open up for public comment. [00:36:12] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. Move for approval. [00:36:16] The maker? Nothing. We talked about it [00:36:20] in July. Second. [00:36:24] Deputy Mayor? Just for the public's, so the public knows, we are, [00:36:29] Councilman Davis called for this because he saw [00:36:32] drastic differences in front yard fences, and although we're not [00:36:36] redistricted, there were some that he didn't feel were. [00:36:38] Two ordinances that competed against each other. Yeah, competing against each [00:36:41] other. We're just trying to make them sync and have [00:36:46] proper guidelines, so when people install a fence, they know what the [00:36:48] guidelines are, correct? Yep. Perfect. Thank you. Mr. Allman? [00:36:55] Yes, the fencing question on Grand Boulevard is on our main corridor, [00:37:01] and some questions as to whether we should have, [00:37:05] as we do with driveways, some kind of required material [00:37:12] selection, something that would provide a sense of [00:37:19] quality to our community. I noticed since then, I believe it's been since then, [00:37:24] a large white can't-see-through fence on the corner of [00:37:28] Lincoln and Missouri, as we're trying to expand, and our [00:37:33] downtown, that was the site of the old Red Cross [00:37:36] building, and it has been privatized as, I guess, [00:37:40] a single-family residence, fencing [00:37:44] off that area. We've had experts that have told us that [00:37:49] to get people to walk around our town, which walkability is our big buzzword, so [00:37:54] we can get more activity and shopping and get [00:37:59] people to park and walk, that kind of a [00:38:05] blank wall to walk past inhibits that kind of [00:38:11] welcomeness that we look forward to. So I was disappointed to see that fence, [00:38:16] so maybe this ordinance didn't come soon enough, but [00:38:19] I look forward to the chance to discuss [00:38:23] our fence ordinance, so I'll support the motion. [00:38:27] And I've got personal experience with it, where my property is [00:38:31] subject to three separate fence ordinances, all with different height [00:38:35] requirements. We really do need to get this sorted [00:38:39] out, so I'm going to support it as well. [00:38:43] Any further discussion? I just want to indicate, Mr. [00:38:47] Mayor, if you'll allow me, a second reading is required of this matter, and [00:38:52] it'll be scheduled for your August 18th meeting. [00:38:54] Very good. Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2200: FLUM Amendment for Properties Located at the NE Corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2020-2200, a small-scale Future Land Use Map amendment changing 0.8139 acres at the NE corner of US Hwy 19 and Main Street from Downtown District to Highway Commercial. The applicant, John Gray, plans to redevelop the corner where his family has owned commercial property since 1949. Council discussed gateway/entryway features for downtown and unanimously passed the motion on first reading.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2200
- motion:Approve first reading of Ordinance 2020-2200, FLUM amendment from Downtown District to Highway Commercial for properties at NE corner of US 19 and Main Street. (passed)
- vote:Land Development Review Board on July 16th voted unanimously to recommend the FLUM change as consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. (passed)
5303 Main Street6318, 6328, and 6330 U.S. Highway 196728 River Road, New Port RicheyNE corner of US Highway 19 and Main StreetParcel IDs 0526160030207000120 through 0526160030207000123SE corner of US Highway 19 and Main StreetBoost MobileF.I. Gray and Son Residential and Commercial Real EstateKaiser UniversityPasco Spine and InjuryAltmanChopraDavisJohn GrayMurphyNathanVance2030 Comprehensive PlanDowntown DistrictGateway/entryway feature for downtownHighway Commercial zoning districtLand Development Review Board July 16 meetingOrdinance 2020-2200▶ Jump to 38:58 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:38:58] saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Next is first [00:39:02] reading ordinance 2020-2200. This is ordinance number 2020-2200, an [00:39:07] ordinance of the City Council for the City of New Port Richey, Florida, amending [00:39:11] the comprehensive plan through a small-scale future land use map [00:39:14] amendment that changes from downtown to highway commercial the designation of a [00:39:19] 0.8139 acre property located at 6318, [00:39:24] 6328, and 6330 U.S. Highway 19 and 5303 Main Street. The parcel [00:39:31] identification numbers being 0526160030, [00:39:37] 207000120 through 0526160030, [00:39:44] 207000123, inclusive and legally described herein, [00:39:49] incorporating the warehouse clauses and staff report and providing for an [00:39:52] effective date. Thank you. Ms. Vance? Thank you. As the [00:39:57] City Attorney indicated, the property's [00:40:03] addresses, and they're noted on the PowerPoint, [00:40:07] are genuinely situated on the northeast corner of U.S. Highway [00:40:15] 19 and Main Street. The current zoning of the property [00:40:21] is downtown district. The future land use map [00:40:28] refers to the property also as downtown district. [00:40:32] An applicant has advanced themselves in [00:40:39] a request which calls for the rezoning of the property to highway commercial [00:40:44] zoning district. The subject property is developed [00:40:50] with three buildings on the property, all of which would be raised. The first [00:40:56] one is Boost Mobile, which is on the corner. [00:40:58] Thank you, Nathan. The next one [00:41:05] is Pasco Spine and Injury, which is on Main Street. [00:41:10] And the final house is two businesses on U.S. Highway [00:41:14] 19, F.I. Gray and Son Residential and Commercial Real Estate. [00:41:22] The intent of the highway commercial zoning district is to recognize the [00:41:29] intense vehicular traffic that is adjacent to U.S. Highway [00:41:35] 19. The zoning classification [00:41:39] includes just permitted uses, which in large part are [00:41:45] accessible by a vehicle. The downtown district, [00:41:50] though, is intended more to represent focal points of the [00:41:57] community. It's a place where unique shops or [00:42:01] places of community pride are typically situated. [00:42:06] In this case, and from the staff's perspective, [00:42:10] properties that are fronting U.S. Highway 19 [00:42:16] more clearly represent something that should be [00:42:20] a highway commercial designation rather than [00:42:23] the downtown district. I might additionally note [00:42:28] that on Highway 19, there are only three parcels of land that are [00:42:35] zoned downtown district and they both front Main Street. [00:42:41] The Land Development Review Board considered this matter [00:42:46] in conjunction with their meeting on July 16th. The specific request [00:42:51] was to change the future land use map, which is [00:42:54] Nathan has up for you currently. And the Land Development Review Board was [00:43:01] due to consider whether or not the proposed change in the future land [00:43:06] use map was consistent with the comprehensive plan of the city. [00:43:11] At the conclusion of their discussion, it was determined that, [00:43:19] and they voted unanimously in favor of recommending the result, [00:43:26] the future land use map change because it was consistent [00:43:31] with the 2030 comprehensive plan. [00:43:36] I'm prepared to respond to any questions that you may have of me in respect to [00:43:39] this agenda item. We'll open it up for public comment. Is the [00:43:42] applicant in attendance? Mr. Gray is. Mr. John Gray is in [00:43:46] attendance to represent the [00:43:52] agenda item. [00:43:56] I'm John Gray, 6728 River Road, New Port Richey. [00:44:02] One of the owners of the property, along with my brother. [00:44:05] It's been in our family since 1949. It's always been [00:44:09] used as commercial property. How it got put into downtown business [00:44:14] district to begin with, I'm not sure. Can't find any record of [00:44:17] any notifications. But that aside, [00:44:23] we need to have the property zoned for highway commercial. It's on Highway 19, [00:44:27] right on Main Street, one of the main [00:44:29] intersections. And, you know, to have it zoned downtown [00:44:34] business, it just makes no sense whatsoever. [00:44:38] We've had the first gas station that was there [00:44:41] was built in 1949 by my father. The next gas station was built in the [00:44:47] 50s. Tore the old one down, built another new [00:44:50] one. Since then, we've [00:44:55] taken another building and converted it to our two real estate offices. [00:45:00] Our old original real estate office was built in 1956. [00:45:03] The whole entire corner needs to be redeveloped. [00:45:09] The buildings are old. [00:45:12] We understand that. [00:45:13] They're not the prettiest in the world. [00:45:15] I understand that. [00:45:17] But I think the only practical use of that property for the highest and best use of the [00:45:23] property is we have to have it zoned highway commercial. [00:45:27] And I would appreciate your consideration for that. [00:45:29] Thank you. [00:45:30] Anyone else? [00:45:33] Nobody else? [00:45:34] Maria, back to council. [00:45:35] Did we have any questions? [00:45:36] I just have one. [00:45:38] Did we do rezoning or is the property on the southeast corner similar to what we're going [00:45:45] to do on the northeast corner? [00:45:48] Property on the southeast corner is zoned downtown district. [00:45:54] What we did in order to accommodate the construction of the new campus for Kaiser University is [00:46:05] we amended the permitted uses in the downtown district and added colleges. [00:46:12] But I thought there was some split in that old Walgreens building. [00:46:19] Correct. [00:46:20] Did we take them one way or the other way? [00:46:22] Did we put it all in one package? [00:46:24] No. [00:46:25] So it's still split? [00:46:26] It's still split. [00:46:27] So is the 19 frontage, U.S. 19 frontage, in the main streets? [00:46:33] No. [00:46:34] There's a portion of the property most southerly located near Main Street that retains the [00:46:43] downtown district designation. [00:46:48] On Main Street more to the east? [00:46:50] Yes. [00:46:51] Correct. [00:46:52] Okay. [00:46:53] Thank you for your approval. [00:46:54] Second. [00:46:55] To the maker? [00:46:56] Nothing more. [00:46:57] To the second? [00:46:58] I would like to say one other thing. [00:46:59] I hope that they decorate the people that are going there. [00:47:00] You can talk to them. [00:47:01] The people that are going there would put an entrance appearance that they're going [00:47:02] to put on the southeast corner. [00:47:03] Kind of like welcome them to New Port Richey. [00:47:04] I did have a conversation with Mr. Gray about that earlier today. [00:47:05] And he indicated to me in his comments that at this point there's still uncertainty as [00:47:31] to what will be constructed there, but that he would like very much to have some type [00:47:38] of a balance between the two corners as an entryway feature for the city's downtown area. [00:47:47] If it's possible. [00:47:48] Thank you. [00:47:49] Mr. Murphy, anything? [00:47:50] No. [00:47:51] That was kind of a similar question I had, that Davis had. [00:47:54] Mr. Altman? [00:47:55] No, I think nobody can go as far back in history hardly as the Grays do, particularly. [00:48:02] The oldest guy I know. [00:48:06] The recognition of its historic use is significant. [00:48:10] And so I think it does cause us to want to support this. [00:48:15] I would say, just again to reiterate what Chopra has said, we had a discussion last [00:48:24] week, I think, about the entry feature. [00:48:26] And when the Kaiser University property was negotiated by the city manager, she secured [00:48:33] the ability for us to do something of a feature on the corner. [00:48:37] We've had over the years drawings made. [00:48:40] There was once a giant fishing pole shooting across the main street, something to bring [00:48:47] attention. [00:48:49] But I think, as I've spoken to a few people since that last meeting, the idea of some [00:48:54] obelisks or something that would be significant to mark the downtown on both sides, I think, [00:49:01] was a favored wish. [00:49:03] So, as we wait to see how all of that transpires, we call it the gateway. [00:49:10] It would be nice to have two features, one on each side. [00:49:13] And I kind of agree that something that doesn't take up a lot of ground space, but takes up [00:49:18] some vertical space and gives a good marker for people to find the downtown, would be [00:49:24] an exciting opportunity. [00:49:26] So, whoever the owners are talking with, hopefully it may be something that the city ought to [00:49:35] be approached to negotiate if, in fact, we had to design or build it. [00:49:41] That was our desire, to have some kind of a gateway feature as close as the Department [00:49:47] of Transportation would allow us. [00:49:50] But I will support the motion. [00:49:53] I would like to add, though, because you brought up the south side, Mr. Davis, that if you [00:49:57] look at the map that I'm looking at, the zoning district map, the highway commercial [00:50:02] sinks very deep into the town. [00:50:06] And I think that I would ask that as we go through the planning exercise we approved [00:50:13] last week, that we look at the appropriateness of highway commercial all the way back to [00:50:20] the properties on Bridge Street near River Road, because that's quite a ways back from [00:50:26] the highway. [00:50:27] And that high-end commercial, we wouldn't want a gas station there, probably, and we're [00:50:33] trying to infill the area between the highway and the river with downtown. [00:50:39] So, we have a strip of it along that route, but I think there is a substantial amount [00:50:45] of highway commercial, so I'll be interested to see the results of what might be a year-long [00:50:50] process in planning that we can actually maybe have a new colorized map at some point. [00:50:56] But I'll support the motion. [00:50:59] For the record, I do remember John Gray when he and I were both much, much, much younger. [00:51:05] It's been a long time, I almost didn't recognize you. [00:51:09] Yeah, both of us. [00:51:10] Tell me about it. [00:51:12] It is good to see something happening with that corner. [00:51:19] I've been in a couple of those buildings, and at least one of them is absolutely a teardown. [00:51:26] There's no question. [00:51:28] Well, there are people still in it, but seeing them bulldoze those and put something nice [00:51:34] on that parcel will be, I think, a definite improvement. [00:51:39] So, anybody else? [00:51:42] Nothing further, no. [00:51:43] Okay. [00:51:44] Hearing no further, we'll go all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:51:49] Aye. [00:51:50] Opposed, like sign. [00:51:51] Motion passes. [00:51:52] Motion passes.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2201: Rezoning of Properties Located at the NE Corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street
approvedCouncil held first reading of Ordinance 2020-2201, rezoning a 0.8139-acre property at the NE corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street from downtown to highway commercial. No public comment was offered and the motion passed; second reading was scheduled for August 18th.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2201
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2020-2201 rezoning the property from downtown to highway commercial. (passed)
5303 Main Street6318, 6328, and 6330 US Highway 19Parcels 0526160030.207000120 through 0526160030.207000123 inclusiveAltmanLand Development Code Zoning District MapOrdinance 2020-2201Second reading scheduled August 18th▶ Jump to 51:53 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:51:53] Now is First Reading Ordinance 2020-2001. [00:51:57] This is Ordinance Number 2020-2201, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:52:01] amending the Land Development Code Zoning District Map that changes from downtown to [00:52:05] highway commercial the zoning district for a .8139 acre property located at 6318, 6328, [00:52:13] and 6330 US Highway 19 and 5303 Main Street. [00:52:18] The parcel identification numbers being 0526160030, 207000120 through 0526160030, 207000123 inclusive [00:52:31] and legally described herein incorporating the Warehouse Clause and Staff Report and [00:52:35] providing for an effective date. [00:52:37] Thank you. [00:52:38] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:52:41] Seeing nobody racing down, we'll close public comment and bring it back to Council. [00:52:46] Move for approval. [00:52:47] Second. [00:52:48] To the maker? [00:52:49] Nothing more. [00:52:50] To the second? [00:52:51] No. [00:52:52] Deputy Mayor? [00:52:53] No comments, thank you. [00:52:55] Mr. Altman? [00:52:56] No. [00:52:57] I'm good too, so. [00:52:58] You want him to repeat those numbers? [00:52:59] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:53:03] Aye. [00:53:04] Aye. [00:53:05] Opposed, like sign. [00:53:06] Motion passes. [00:53:07] We will have second reading coming up in a couple of weeks? [00:53:10] That's correct, August 18th. [00:53:12] August 18th, okay. [00:53:14] Next is First Reading Ordinance 2020-2206. [00:53:18] This is Ordinance Number 2020-2206, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:53:22] providing for amendment of Chapter 13 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances [00:53:25] pertaining to licenses and business regulations, [00:53:27] providing a new Article 14 pertaining to watercrop rentals from city property, [00:53:30] providing definitions and terms, providing for franchise agreements, providing for applications,
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2206: Recreational Watercraft Rental Services in City Parks
approvedCouncil heard the first reading of Ordinance No. 2020-2206, which establishes a franchise framework for recreational watercraft rental services operating from docks in city parks, particularly Sims Park on the Cotee River. Staff explained the ordinance was developed concurrently with an RFP to expedite the process, and council moved for approval after supportive public comment.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2206
- motion:Motion for approval of Ordinance No. 2020-2206 on first reading regarding recreational watercraft rental franchises in city parks. (passed)
7210 Jasmine DriveSims ParkAllmanCharles RuddDebbie MannsJoan HawkCotee RiverOrdinance No. 2020-2206RFP for watercraft rental servicesSims Park▶ Jump to 53:34 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:53:35] providing for operations, providing for insurance and indemnification, [00:53:38] providing for suspension and revocation of franchises, providing for a franchise fee, [00:53:42] providing for conflicts, severability, and an effective date. [00:53:45] Ms. Manns? [00:53:47] Certainly. [00:53:48] Since the redevelopment of Sims Park, [00:53:51] there's been an increased interest on the part of business owners wanting to take advantage of the venue, [00:54:00] more specifically the river, the Cody River, [00:54:05] and I've asked Charles Rudd to represent this item. [00:54:11] Mr. Rudd has worked with the city attorney to provide some franchise opportunities [00:54:17] for watercraft-type rentals within the city parks. [00:54:21] Thank you. [00:54:24] Thank you. Charles Rudd, Economic Development Director. [00:54:27] As Ms. Manns indicated, there's been interest in operating on the river from the docks in Sims Park, [00:54:34] and it's important to note that this will be use of the docks on the river [00:54:39] without any kind of setup in the park other than an A-frame sign [00:54:44] that would indicate that that's the location to board the watercraft. [00:54:48] So with that interest, as you'll see later, we did put out an RFP at the same time [00:54:53] to kind of open it to everybody who might be interested in providing this kind of service, [00:54:57] and we'll discuss that a little bit later on. [00:55:00] We determined to run these two issues concurrently to kind of speed up the process [00:55:04] because the weather is nice now for these kind of operations, [00:55:07] and one of the applicants is ready to go. [00:55:10] So we did draft this ordinance looking at other communities that provided the opportunity [00:55:16] to provide rental services from city-owned property, [00:55:19] and so we think it's comprehensive, providing rules and regulations and insurance requirements and so forth [00:55:26] to provide this to the public in a safe and efficient manner. [00:55:31] Thank you. [00:55:33] Open it up for public comment. [00:55:36] Seeing no one come forward. [00:55:38] Okay. [00:55:40] Almost missed you over there, Joan. [00:55:42] If you could give us your name and address for the record, please. [00:55:45] Joan Hawk, 7210 Jasmine Drive. [00:55:49] I hope one of these applicants is the boat that has the peddlers on it and the water wheel on it. [00:55:58] I think it's just delightful. [00:56:00] I just sit outside on Saturdays or Sundays [00:56:02] and just wait for that little wheeled vehicle to come by on the river. [00:56:07] I think the river is such a resource to our city, [00:56:10] and I just would be all in favor of any kind of watercraft going up and down the river. [00:56:18] Thank you. [00:56:19] Anyone else? [00:56:21] Seeing no one else come forward, bring it back to council. [00:56:23] I move for approval. [00:56:24] Second. [00:56:25] To the maker. [00:56:26] Yeah. [00:56:27] Could you reach out to Miss Daisy? [00:56:29] Is that what her name is? [00:56:31] We have. [00:56:32] Oh, we have? [00:56:33] Okay. [00:56:34] Yeah, because I think that they've used it before, [00:56:35] and I just want to make sure that they know that we have a new regulation that might apply, might not apply. [00:56:41] Second. [00:56:42] I've been to other places, and I've seen these boats and different type of watercraft, [00:56:47] and I just knew as a matter of time before New Port Richey would be getting one or two, [00:56:51] just something that's fun, and we have the perfect setting for it, so looking forward to it. [00:56:58] Mr. Allman. [00:57:00] I took note of the bicycle-powered waterwheel craft out there coming back from scalloping. [00:57:12] Certainly isn't going to create the wake issues that we've been having with the waterports [00:57:16] and some of the watercraft that we have had, [00:57:20] and we had a pretty good discussion at the last meeting about the need to regulate our waters [00:57:27] and to enforce our laws on the water. [00:57:32] These type of slow-moving vehicles only help to get more eyes out there [00:57:37] and bring, again, more recreational opportunities to the city, so I support it. [00:57:43] Thank you. [00:57:44] Deputy Mayor. [00:57:45] It's a great idea. [00:57:46] Everyone's noticed the Ferris wheel pedal boat and a lot of comments about it so far. [00:57:50] I must be the only person in the room that hasn't actually seen that thing. [00:57:54] I keep hearing about it, and I've seen some pictures, but it sounds very cool. [00:58:01] We did something on a one-off a few years ago with the little cats that were going upriver, [00:58:10] and this will actually formalize it and provide a level playing field [00:58:15] so that businesses that want to do this sort of thing can have a mechanism to do it,
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2019 Grand Blvd. Drainage Improvements Project Award
approvedCouncil awarded the 2019 Grand Boulevard Drainage Improvements Project to Southern Road and Bridge Incorporated for a not-to-exceed amount of $328,565 (with a $10,000 owner contingency), piggybacking on a Pasco County contract. The project replaces and upsizes drainage pipes (from 18x36 to 38x60 elliptical RCP) and reconstructs the headwall on Grand Boulevard between Garden Grove and Homecrest Road, funded by stormwater utility assessment dollars.
- motion:Motion to approve award of the 2019 Grand Boulevard Drainage Improvements Project to Southern Road and Bridge Incorporated for not-to-exceed $328,565 with $10,000 owner contingency. (passed)
Grand Boulevard, north of Garden Grove and just south of Homecrest RoadMain Street behind Burger KingMassachusetts AvenuePine Hill Road / Broadway areaWashington StreetBurger KingItalian American ClubMagnolia Valley Golf CourseSouthern Road and Bridge IncorporatedEdMr. RiveraRobert2019 Grand Boulevard Drainage Improvements ProjectBP oil spill moneyCassin Heights neighborhoodFlood water quality project line item 6399Municipal service agreement option (Florida statute)Pasco County drainage contract piggybackStormwater utility assessment▶ Jump to 58:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:58:22] so I'm supportive of it as well. [00:58:24] I think it's a good idea. [00:58:28] Further discussion? [00:58:30] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:58:33] Aye. [00:58:34] Opposed, like sign. [00:58:36] Motion passes. [00:58:37] Next, 2019 Grand Boulevard Drainage Improvement Project Award. [00:58:42] Mr. Rivera has prepared a PowerPoint on this agenda item, [00:58:47] which is a master stormwater project, [00:58:52] and we are asking to award the project to Southern Road and Bridge Incorporated. [00:59:00] I'll let you take it from there, Mr. Rivera. [00:59:07] I wanted to start off by describing the area of the project first. [00:59:15] When we look at this slide, we're looking at the drainage basin [00:59:18] that the system takes and facilitates, and so there's three main large basins. [00:59:25] If we take a look at Washington Street here, [00:59:32] and then you compare it to the outfall of the system over here on Grand Boulevard, [00:59:37] the first basin that we have that's associated with the outfall is in the New Port Richey area. [00:59:44] Once we cross Washington Street towards the east, [00:59:48] you'll notice that we'll be north of Massachusetts Avenue all around right in here, [00:59:54] what we would call the Cassin Heights neighborhood. [00:59:57] That's in Pasco County. [01:00:00] County. And then, of course, the third drainage basin that is associated with this system [01:00:05] is up here. I would say it's just north of the old Italian American Club, east of Washington [01:00:13] again, and it goes up to Broadway, the Pine Hill Road area. And all of the basins cross [01:00:22] under Washington by that Italian American Club and cross over to the outfall into the [01:00:28] river. And so the site map, just to give you a little bit better location of it, you can [01:00:37] see that, like Ed mentioned, it is on Grand Boulevard. We're north of Garden Grove and [01:00:43] just south of Homecrest Road. The scope of work that we're proposing for this project [01:00:50] consists of taking the outfall area right here and the inflow area, and we're going [01:00:58] to reconstructing the headwall that they have and upsizing the mitered-in pipes, and then [01:01:06] taking and replacing the drainage pipes and the existing inlet structure that's here. [01:01:14] The existing pipes, their sizes are 18 by 36 elliptical reinforced concrete pipe. We're [01:01:22] proposing to upsize those to 38 by 60, so that's a considerable increase in size. [01:01:33] And so the project cost that we have is not to exceed $328,565. There is a $10,000 owner [01:01:41] contingency that is a part of this. A few months ago, if you recall, we came to you [01:01:52] and asked you if we could piggyback onto two Pasco County drainage contracts that they [01:01:57] had. This is part of that as far as the line items and the pricing. And the Southern Road [01:02:05] and Bridge is the contractor that was awarded the Pasco County contract. We have worked [01:02:11] with them before. They have performed all of their projects to our standards. They all [01:02:17] have been either on the budget amount or underneath it. The funding sources are the stormwater [01:02:23] utility assessment dollars. We would project that if you approve this project that half [01:02:29] of the project would be performed in this fiscal year and then the completion of the [01:02:34] project would happen in the 2021. The dollar amounts are available in the flood water quality [01:02:43] project line items, 6,399, and we would recommend approval of this in the award to Southern [01:02:50] Road and Bridge. With that, if you have any questions. [01:02:54] Thank you. Open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward to bring it back to council. [01:02:59] Move for approval. [01:03:01] Second. [01:03:02] To the maker. [01:03:03] It's just being ahead of the problems. I'm appreciative of all the work you're doing. Thank you. [01:03:09] Second. [01:03:10] Nothing. [01:03:11] Deputy Mayor. [01:03:12] Comments. Thank you. [01:03:13] Councilman. [01:03:14] I wonder, could we bring the map back up again? You were describing the area that was in Pasco [01:03:21] County. The Washington Street red line there represents city limits. Is that correct? [01:03:30] Partially, yes. Over here towards the west is the city of New Port Richey and then when you come around this [01:03:35] S-curb, that's when you start going into Pasco County. [01:03:39] From Massachusetts, the north side of Massachusetts, if I'm not mistaken, the BP oil spill money, a huge amount [01:03:50] of the money, has been prioritized by the county for drainage improvements from the spillover from the [01:03:59] Magnolia Valley Golf Course and heading into Ridge Road kind of across. So I guess my question really is, [01:04:11] some of the water that's coming through that pipe is coming from outside the city limits. [01:04:17] Correct. The historical flows. [01:04:21] We did reach out to Pasco County and New Port Richey and not very well. [01:04:27] So, point made. [01:04:30] Thank you. Yeah, I'm pretty familiar with it. That whole drainage system is dodgy, so getting bigger pipes should [01:04:40] help it a lot. That's one of the weirdest sections that someday we probably should talk about from an annexation [01:04:53] standpoint. Right now, the city of New Port Richey, if they respond to a call in that one subdivision that sort of droops [01:05:05] down there, they have to drive out of New Port Richey into New Port Richey. They take a left turn into Pasco County and then [01:05:13] take another left turn that puts them back in New Port Richey. There's no connection between the two. [01:05:18] It's just, it's one of the more bizarre sections of city limits, probably anywhere in the city. [01:05:31] That's been part of the problem because with three different jurisdictions, historically, nobody has wanted to take responsibility. [01:05:43] And I think part of the drainage ditch, and Robert, correct me if I'm wrong, but some of it is privately owned as well, adding to the complications. [01:05:52] Correct. [01:05:53] So you've got nobody willing to take a hand to do a comprehensive fix for the drainage mess there. I'm glad to see we're at least [01:06:05] attempting to do our part. Any further discussion? [01:06:11] Just one follow-up, Mr. Mayor, and that was two years ago I addressed the council asking us to consider a municipal service agreement [01:06:20] option under the Florida statute, which would allow us to notify the county of the desire for us to have urban boundaries and service [01:06:28] agreements. Whenever they charge for any drainage assessments or whatever they're collecting to do their drainage work, when we have [01:06:40] basins, they don't know municipal boundaries. And the basins and the stormwater, I think, particularly the next large one, which is the [01:06:49] one on Main Street behind the Burger King that floods many of our city residents, but much more of our county residents, which is in the city [01:06:57] limits, which, again, we could use some of the money collected from the property owners out there to make those improvements. And it's [01:07:07] statutorily, the city has a right to request that. So at the time, I think the response was that we should play nice, ask them, and work with [01:07:16] them. And I've heard frustration from all of my colleagues from time to time on the lack of attention given to us. So I'm making note of [01:07:26] that and just mention it may become an option for us at some time to actually assert our statutory opportunities. [01:07:36] And this area would be the poster child for that. So thank you. Anything else? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye.
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Approval of Firms for RFP 20-018 Recreational Watercraft Rental Services
approvedCouncil approved both responses to RFP 20-018 for Recreational Watercraft Rental Services: Lucky Booty Cycle Boats (a people-powered boat with optional motor offering two-hour cruises from Sims Park) and Island Girl Cruises (a tour boat still in production, anticipated completion September). Both operators will pay 3% of earned revenues to the city. Approval is contingent on the second reading of the related franchise ordinance passing in two weeks.
- motion:Approve both firms (Lucky Booty Cycle Boats and Island Girl Cruises) for RFP 20-018 Recreational Watercraft Rental Services, contingent on second reading of the franchise ordinance passing in two weeks. (passed)
Sims ParkIsland Girl CruisesLucky Booty Cycle BoatsAltmanManceMurphyNathanRobert LeChanceRuddFranchise ordinance (first reading earlier in meeting)RFP 20-018Recreational Watercraft Rental Services▶ Jump to 1:07:46 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:07:46] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next, approval of firms for RSP 20-0018. [01:07:54] Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, in June of 2020, Mr. Robert LeChance established a meeting with me at which time he described his interest in [01:08:11] operating a boat on the river that's powered by people. There is an engine for two, if I recall one, in the event that the people aren't working hard enough. But based [01:08:28] on that, we led an RFP to see who would be interested in recreational watercraft rental services. He was one of two respondents. He is in attendance this evening in [01:08:41] case you have any questions about his vessel. But Mr. Rudd is going to represent to you this evening the two proposals that we have that fall under the franchise authority that you've [01:08:58] granted earlier this evening. Thank you. Nathan, could you go ahead and put the picture up? So we did receive two responses to the RFP. And the first one we've been discussing is the Lucky [01:09:15] Booty Cycle Boats, which has been seen on the river and is on Facebook and seems to be getting a huge reception. This, of course, is people-powered with the option to kick in a motor, and patrons will bring their own food and beverage to enjoy, and the boat will provide a [01:09:32] captain and a first mate. It will be two-hour cruises that will go out to the Gulf and come back, and will depart and load and unload from the docks at Sims Park. And then, can you scroll up? The other applicant was Island Girl Cruises, and this is not the actual boat. This is the model of the boat that's still in production. It will be simply a tour boat where patrons will get on board and, again, go out to the Gulf and come back after several hours. [01:10:01] And this vessel, it anticipates to be finished in September, although he's hesitant to actually begin operations perhaps still much later, depending on how the pandemic and the restrictions play out. So we felt staff reviewed these applications, these submittals, felt they were different enough to recommend both of them. We felt they won't be really incumbent. It's a different experience, each one. So our recommendation is that you approve both of these submittals. [01:10:26] I might additionally add that as part of their proposal, they will be paying 3% of their earned revenues to the city. [01:10:35] Thank you. We'll open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:10:41] Move for approval. [01:10:43] Second. [01:10:44] To the maker. [01:10:46] It won't look like Dunedin. [01:10:49] To the second. [01:10:50] Once again, I just think it's a great idea. [01:10:52] Mr. Murphy. [01:10:53] Oh, looking forward to it. [01:10:55] Mr. Altman. [01:10:56] Same here. [01:10:57] Yeah, I'm definitely going to have to check out that bicycle-powered paddle boat. That just seems really cool. So glad you guys and the other firm responded. [01:11:11] One question I have for Ms. Mance. We did first reading on that ordinance. We've technically got to go through a second reading on that before it kicks in? [01:11:18] We do. [01:11:19] So that will come up in two weeks. But we can go ahead and approve this contingent on that passing in two weeks? [01:11:27] Correct. [01:11:28] Okay. [01:11:29] In that case, any other comments? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:11:36] Aye. [01:11:37] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [01:11:39] Next, resolution number 2020-40.
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Resolution No. 2020-40: Authorizing the Financing of the Purchase of an Aerial Ladder Truck
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2020-40 authorizing financing of $890,000 for the purchase of a 2020 75-foot aerial ladder fire truck through a 15-year lease agreement with Truist Bank at 2.40% interest, replacing a 1994 ladder truck. The truck purchase was previously authorized in May 2019, but financing shifted from USDA rural preservation loans to Truist due to lower interest rates.
Ord. Resolution No. 2020-40
- motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2020-40 authorizing financing of the aerial ladder truck purchase through Truist Bank. (passed)
E1Truist BankAltmanMs. Mance2020 75-foot aerial ladder truckPenny for PascoResolution 2020-40USDA Rural Preservation Program▶ Jump to 1:11:42 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:11:43] This is resolution 2020-40, a resolution of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, authorizing financing of a purchase of a fire truck in the amount of $890,000 through a lease agreement with Truist Bank, providing authorization for the execution of all documents necessary and proper to complete such financing transaction as provided herein, providing for conflicts and an effective date. [01:12:03] Thank you. Ms. Mance. [01:12:05] Certainly. Back in May of 2019, you authorized the purchase of a 2020 75-foot aerial ladder truck from E1. The purpose of the vehicle was to replace a 1994 aerial ladder truck of the same size. [01:12:29] At the time that that purchase was authorized, we suggested that it would be appropriate to go to the USDA under their rural preservation program and to apply for loan funds to finance the vehicle. [01:12:50] Since that time, interest rates have dropped so considerably that it actually is less expensive for us to go to our banks on trust, or Truist as it's now known, after the merger with BB&T. [01:13:08] And they have indicated an offer to the City with terms of a 15-year repayment plan, an interest rate of 2.40%, which would result in semi-annual payments of approximately $35,500. [01:13:32] There is a prepayment penalty of 1% on the first half of the term. The City has in mind that we will rely on penny-for-pasco funds and general fund revenue if it's necessary to finance the purchase of this vehicle. [01:13:54] Thank you. [01:13:56] And I'm told from the fire chief today that the vehicle production has been delayed by COVID-19, and so we likely will not see this vehicle until the end of the calendar year. [01:14:06] Thank you. [01:14:07] Open it up for public comment. [01:14:11] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:14:14] Move for approval. [01:14:15] Second. [01:14:16] To the maker. [01:14:17] Move. [01:14:18] Second. [01:14:19] Deputy Mayor. [01:14:20] Mr. Altman. [01:14:21] Just maybe some confirmation that we wouldn't see the truck until the end of the year, but is the interest rate locked in then, or will that change? [01:14:31] Yes, it is locked in at this point. [01:14:35] Taking a 25-year-old vehicle out of service and putting in something new. That's a good thing. [01:14:42] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:14:46] Aye. [01:14:47] Opposed, like sign. [01:14:48] Motion passes. [01:14:49] Next, Resolution 2020-39.
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Resolution No. 2020-39: Establish Tentative Millage Rate
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2020-39 establishing a tentative millage rate of 8.7500 mills (matching the current rate, but above the rollback rate of 8.4029 mills) for the FY2020-2021 budget, and set the first public hearing for September 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. Staff indicated the rate may be lowered before final adoption; council expressed hope the rate could be notched down.
Ord. Resolution No. 2020-39
- motion:Approve Resolution 2020-39 establishing tentative millage rate at 8.7500 mills and setting first public hearing for September 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. (passed)
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[01:14:52] This is Resolution Number 2020-39, a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, establishing the tentative millage rate for inclusion in the [01:15:00] on the Pasco County Trim Notice. [01:15:03] Mrs. Speaks will present this agenda item [01:15:06] for you this evening. [01:15:13] Good evening. [01:15:15] The resolution before you establishes [01:15:18] a tentative millage rate [01:15:19] and the date, time, and place of the first public hearing [01:15:23] on the levy of the proposed fiscal year 2020-2021 [01:15:27] operating budget [01:15:28] for purposes of public notification [01:15:31] under the Florida Trim Statutes. [01:15:33] The tentative millage, if approved tonight, [01:15:37] will be included in the trim notices [01:15:39] mailed by the Pasco County Property Appraiser. [01:15:44] The rate approved tonight cannot be increased [01:15:47] after tonight's approval, but may be lowered. [01:15:50] And that may be the case as we continue [01:15:53] our final reviews of the budget. [01:15:55] And now that we have the state revenue estimates. [01:16:02] Staff recommends setting the tentative millage [01:16:05] at 8.750 mills, which matches [01:16:09] the city's current millage rate. [01:16:11] Although it is staff's intention [01:16:13] to include a lower millage, as I already said, [01:16:17] we're taking a conservative approach, [01:16:19] which will allow us more flexibility [01:16:22] as we continue our reviews of the budget. [01:16:25] And it will also allow for a slight increase [01:16:29] in property tax revenues, [01:16:31] given the increase in taxable values [01:16:34] that we received this year. [01:16:36] So keeping the rate the same, [01:16:38] along with the increased property values, [01:16:41] gives us a higher property tax revenue, [01:16:43] which will offset some of those reductions [01:16:45] in state revenue. [01:16:47] Finally, the rate being proposed to you tonight [01:16:50] is higher than the calculated rollback rate, [01:16:53] which is 8.4029 mills. [01:16:55] So it will be advertised as a tax increase, [01:16:58] even though it is the same millage as last year. [01:17:02] And just to kind of explain what the rollback rate is, [01:17:05] it's the rate that would give us [01:17:07] the same property tax revenue as last year, [01:17:10] given the increase in property values. [01:17:13] And we calculate that every year. [01:17:15] And in years past, at least since I've been [01:17:18] finance director, it hasn't been lower [01:17:20] than the millage we've proposed, [01:17:23] but this year it is. [01:17:24] And we can anticipate that, [01:17:26] as our property taxable values continue to increase, [01:17:30] our rollback rate will be lower [01:17:32] than the millage that we proposed to you. [01:17:36] So I'm recommending, our staff is recommending [01:17:38] that the city approve the tentative millage rate [01:17:40] of 8.7500 mills, [01:17:43] and establish the first public hearing [01:17:45] on September 10th, 2020, at 6 p.m., [01:17:49] as proposed by way of the resolution [01:17:51] being presented tonight. [01:17:53] Thank you. [01:17:54] We'll open it up for public comment. [01:17:57] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to council. [01:18:00] Move for approval. [01:18:03] Second. [01:18:04] To the maker. [01:18:05] Hope we can notch it down just a notch. [01:18:07] Second. [01:18:09] Second. [01:18:10] Mr. Murphy? [01:18:12] Hopefully in the future we can keep that trend [01:18:16] of lowering it. [01:18:18] Mr. Altman? [01:18:19] Just a few comments related to the discussion [01:18:24] that we heard. [01:18:25] Again, and I say it every time this comes up, [01:18:29] the increase in property values all goes to the CRA. [01:18:34] This coming year, for the first time, [01:18:37] because we had given extensions to the CRA, [01:18:41] the CRA, I believe, is obligated to begin repaying [01:18:45] that loan to the tune of about $800,000. [01:18:48] So to the comment related to the rollback rate, [01:18:53] the calculation of the rollback rate incorporates [01:18:56] into it the fact that the general fund doesn't get [01:18:59] the benefit of those extra tax rates, [01:19:01] so we're never really in danger of filing [01:19:06] that second notice that indicates [01:19:08] that the rollback rate would cause us to lower our tax. [01:19:13] So we're not being obligated to lower it, [01:19:15] but in part, and just to say it again, [01:19:19] the increase in the tax base isn't helping [01:19:22] the general fund because it all goes to the CRA. [01:19:26] But the CRA repayment of its $8 or $9 million loan [01:19:30] to the general fund is a way for that revenue [01:19:34] to be replaced by repayment of the loan. [01:19:38] So I think that the pattern that the city has, [01:19:40] the financial model, helps us to be insulated [01:19:45] from hopefully what some of the other communities [01:19:48] are dealing with because they really are in a pickle. [01:19:52] If we didn't have that other money beginning to come in, [01:19:57] we'd be in the same pickle. [01:19:58] So I think we're going to hear a lot of other cities [01:20:01] crying a lot harder, hopefully, than we do. [01:20:05] It doesn't mean that there's money for increases, [01:20:06] but I think that we are at least able [01:20:08] to hopefully fill the hole. [01:20:10] Would that be consistent? [01:20:12] That is exactly right. [01:20:13] You're right. [01:20:15] My concern when I saw the state revenue estimates [01:20:19] was we've got a hell of a hole that has been dug out [01:20:22] for under, because of the economy collapsing. [01:20:26] My question to Ms. Manns was point blank, [01:20:29] are we going to be able to live with the same millage rate [01:20:35] as last year, given what's happening [01:20:37] on all the revenue sides? [01:20:38] And she assured me that she and Crystal [01:20:41] were going to sharpen pencils and take out knives [01:20:46] and hack at the budget to make it work. [01:20:48] So I'm comfortable they'll come to us [01:20:51] with a budget that is balanced and may be able [01:20:54] to get that rate down a little bit, which would be nice. [01:20:58] So I wish you luck. [01:21:00] You've got a lot of work to cut out for you. [01:21:04] So further discussion, comment? [01:21:09] Hearing none, all those in favor, [01:21:10] please signify by saying aye. [01:21:12] Aye. [01:21:13] Opposed, like sign. [01:21:15] Motion passes. [01:21:16] Next, let's go ahead and do the communications [01:21:18] before we drop into the CRA. [01:21:21] Let me go first. [01:21:22] Go for it. [01:21:23] Well, Mr. Kane, I'm going to thank you [01:21:24] for stepping in with that incident. [01:21:26] I understand what you're saying [01:21:27] about us having our own animal control. [01:21:28] Unfortunately, even if we had it, it's reactive. [01:21:32] They wouldn't have been there when that happened. [01:21:34] I, myself, was a victim of two charging pit bulls [01:21:37] when I was out in my driveway a few years back. [01:21:40] Officer Williams, who was in the back earlier, [01:21:42] actually responded to that call. [01:21:45] And I had to use a pretty large, heavy garbage can [01:21:48] to fend them off, where they probably would have taken, [01:21:50] I'm six foot four, but there's no doubt in my mind [01:21:52] they would have taken me down. [01:21:52] They had just killed a cat about 15 minutes earlier. [01:21:55] And I, thank God, remembered one of the dog's names, [01:21:58] and I screamed it and said, stop. [01:22:01] Kind of clicked, and they took off [01:22:02] and went and ravaged the rest of the neighborhood [01:22:04] until the cops could track them down. [01:22:06] And I think they ended up killing one of them [01:22:09] because it tried to attack a police officer. [01:22:11] But the issue I have, is what you brought up, [01:22:14] is we have a problem animal, a pit bull, [01:22:16] or any other dog that's already been on record [01:22:19] for attacking somebody and being off a leash. [01:22:22] As a police department of the city, [01:22:24] I mean, I'm not gonna ask you to respond tonight, [01:22:27] but I would assume that that person that owns the dog [01:22:31] is liable for the dog's actions. [01:22:32] And if he or she continues to allow the dog off the leash, [01:22:36] I'm sure y'all are handling it, but just, [01:22:38] because I've witnessed pit bulls off leashes before myself. [01:22:41] I'm not saying y'all did anything wrong, [01:22:42] but I would just assume that if a dog [01:22:46] has attacked another dog or a human already, [01:22:51] that we've kind of already engaged the dog owner. [01:22:54] Is that correct? [01:22:55] That is correct. [01:22:56] Okay. [01:22:58] Move on, I do want to apologize [01:23:00] if anyone thought I was smirking during Vox Pop. [01:23:03] I did not mean to, by any means. [01:23:04] I meant no disrespect, and I never do to anyone [01:23:07] that comes and speaks to us during Vox Pop. [01:23:09] Obviously, the individuals that spoke tonight [01:23:12] were very, very passionate about their points. [01:23:15] I will say that it is difficult for me to sit up here [01:23:20] and hear speakers such as Mr. Callahan [01:23:23] refer to our officers as cowardly officers. [01:23:26] That Ms. Borders, who's a first responder herself, [01:23:29] telling our police chief he needs to train our officers [01:23:32] how to de-escalate, improve on de-escalation tactics, [01:23:38] is what she said. [01:23:40] Meanwhile, during these peaceful rallies on the weekends, [01:23:42] they can be heard hundreds of yards away. [01:23:44] And then during this incident, [01:23:46] not to get into the nuts and bolts of what happened, [01:23:47] but number one, this isn't a courtroom. [01:23:49] I'm sure everyone understands that. [01:23:51] But they had gone off of Main Street into a district [01:23:54] where people are trying to enjoy a nice dinner
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