First reading approval for up to $11M in revenue notes financing a parking garage, Fire Station #2, and library upgrades, plus golf carts on Main Street.
21 items on the agenda · 14 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 in honor of servicemen and women.
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[00:00:20] Thank you. [00:00:21] I'd like to ask you all to please stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, and remain [00:00:22] standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:26] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for [00:00:32] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women at home and abroad.
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[00:00:20] Thank you. [00:00:21] I'd like to ask you all to please stand, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, and remain [00:00:22] standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:26] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for [00:00:32] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Approval of October 6, 2020 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the October 6, 2020 work session and regular meeting.
- motion:Motion to approve the October 6, 2020 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:45] Thank you. [00:00:46] You may be seated. [00:00:49] The next item on the agenda is the approval of the October 6th work session and regular [00:00:53] meeting minutes. [00:00:54] Motion to approve. [00:00:55] Second. [00:00:56] Meeting. [00:00:57] Discussion? [00:00:58] Seeing none. [00:00:59] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:00] Aye. [00:01:01] Aye. [00:01:02] Opposed? [00:01:03] Like? [00:01:04] Signed? [00:01:05] Motion passes. [00:01:06] Deputy Mayor Starkey, if you could meet me down front.
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Presentation to Deputy Mayor Starkey for Years of Service
The Council recognized Jeff Starkey for his service as Councilmember (April 2013–2020) and Deputy Mayor (April 2017–October 2020), presenting him with a recognition and taking photos with family and supporters.
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[00:01:25] Absolutely not looking forward to this. [00:01:31] In appreciation, presented to Jeff Starkey in recognition of your dedication and service [00:01:35] to the citizens of the City of New Port Richey, Councilmember April 2013 to 2020, Deputy Mayor [00:01:44] April 2017 to October 2020. [00:01:47] Jeff? [00:01:48] It has been my pleasure. [00:01:51] Thank you very much. [00:01:54] I've loved having you there. [00:01:57] Thank you. [00:02:08] Yeah, come on down, guys. [00:02:09] Let's get a picture. [00:02:12] Come on. [00:02:13] Come on. [00:02:14] I'm all listening. [00:02:16] Want me to? [00:02:21] Yeah, go ahead and do it. [00:02:32] Come on. [00:02:33] Give me your cam. [00:02:35] Get right there. [00:02:36] Get somebody to get up there. [00:02:37] Ha. [00:02:38] So are we looking at him? [00:02:40] Look at him. [00:02:43] Smile. [00:02:44] Yes, smile. [00:02:47] Oh. [00:02:52] Thank you. [00:02:53] Thank you. [00:02:54] OK, wait just a second. [00:02:55] Could all those people with the Jeff Starkey shirts come down here? [00:02:57] Come on. [00:02:58] Put your masks on. [00:02:59] Come on down. [00:03:00] Come on. [00:03:02] And the family. [00:03:04] What if they don't have a Jeff Starkey shirt? [00:03:06] No, I'll have a Jeff Starkey shirt. [00:03:08] Well, this kid, Andrew, I don't know. [00:03:10] Come on. [00:03:11] Hi, David. [00:03:12] Brother. [00:03:13] Oh, we could be right here. [00:03:14] Nephew. [00:03:15] It doesn't matter. [00:03:21] It's the producer. [00:03:31] Yeah. [00:03:39] She'll got it. [00:03:40] She's got it. [00:03:45] Yeah. [00:04:04] Excuse my chair. [00:04:07] These chairs are big. [00:04:15] Okay.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the purchases/payments item without discussion.
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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[00:25:18] Move for approval. [00:25:19] Second. [00:25:22] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:25:24] Aye. [00:25:25] Opposed, blank sign. [00:25:27] Motion passes.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2213: Authorize the Issuance of Taxable & Tax Exempt Revenue Notes
approvedCouncil heard first reading of Ordinance 2020-2213 authorizing issuance of up to $11 million in taxable and tax-exempt non-ad valorem revenue notes to finance a parking garage ($6.5M), Fire Station #2 ($2.4M), and library improvements ($2M), plus $100,000 issuance costs. Truist was the sole RFP respondent, offering tax-exempt rate of 1.54% and taxable rate of 1.11% (combined 1.50%), with no prepayment penalty. Council moved approval after public comment from the Library Advisory Board chair in support.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2213
- motion:Motion for approval of first reading of Ordinance 2020-2213. (passed)
7210 Jasmine DriveBryant, Miller and OliveFord & AssociatesLibrary Advisory BoardTruistU.S. Department of AgricultureJoan HookMr. AltmanMr. DriscollMr. UllmanMs. BanzVera GrovaWill ReedBRIC financingFire Station #2Library renovation projectNon-ad valorem revenue notesOrdinance 2020-2213Parking garage project▶ Jump to 25:28 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:25:28] Next, public reading. [00:25:29] First reading ordinance 2020-2211, or 13. [00:25:33] This is ordinance number 2020-2213, [00:25:36] an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:25:38] authorizing the issuance of non-ad valorem revenue notes [00:25:41] in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount [00:25:43] of not to exceed $11 million [00:25:46] to finance the cost of construction, renovation, design, [00:25:48] and or equipping of various capital improvements, [00:25:51] including without limitation, [00:25:52] an issuer-owned parking garage, fire station, [00:25:55] and public library, and paying costs related thereto, [00:25:58] providing that the notes shall be limited obligations [00:26:00] of the city payable from non-ad valorem revenues [00:26:03] budgeted, appropriate, and deposited as provided herein, [00:26:07] provided for the rights, securities, and remedies [00:26:09] for the owners of the notes, providing for severability, [00:26:12] and providing an effective date. [00:26:15] Ms. Banz. [00:26:16] Certainly, Mr. Mayor, members of the city council. [00:26:19] The purpose of this agenda item, [00:26:21] as Mr. Driscoll introduced, [00:26:25] is to secure the financing necessary [00:26:28] for the implementation of the parking garage project [00:26:32] at a cost of $6.5 million, [00:26:35] the construction of fire station number two [00:26:38] at a cost of $2.4 million, [00:26:41] library improvement project at a cost of $2 million, [00:26:46] with $100,000 in issuance costs. [00:26:49] The total of the bond issue [00:26:51] is in the amount of $11 million. [00:26:54] The tax-exempt portion of the loan, [00:27:02] it has been secured at an interest rate of 1.54%. [00:27:06] The taxable value has been secured [00:27:09] at an interest rate of 1.11%. [00:27:13] We have Mr. Will Reed of Ford & Associates [00:27:16] present this evening to introduce further [00:27:19] the financial implications of the proposal, [00:27:23] and he will be followed by Vera Garova of BM&O, [00:27:28] Bryant, Miller, and Olive, [00:27:29] to talk about the legal parts of this project. [00:27:33] Thank you, Will. [00:27:34] Thank you. [00:27:35] Good evening, council members. [00:27:36] I was here a while ago [00:27:38] when we were talking about the parking garage project, [00:27:41] and that was really the genesis of this borrowing. [00:27:43] We went through looking to construct a parking garage [00:27:47] that would be used to both provide spots [00:27:51] for city residents as well as members of the university. [00:27:59] The university's use dictated [00:28:02] that we do a portion of this parking garage taxably, [00:28:07] the other portion we can do tax-exempt. [00:28:10] We went out to in excess of 20 banks [00:28:12] looking with an RFP to finance the parking garage. [00:28:16] We've received one response back. [00:28:18] The reason that we've received one response back [00:28:21] is banks are really evaluating the relationship [00:28:25] and the revenue that they derive [00:28:27] from the relationship as a whole. [00:28:29] With rates being as low as they are, [00:28:31] the revenues they're getting from lending money [00:28:35] is very little. [00:28:37] Where they're looking to make their money [00:28:39] is that more holistic relationship, [00:28:42] and that is one that you folks have with, it's now Truist. [00:28:46] Truist is the bank that came and provided the loan. [00:28:50] The loan was incredibly aggressive. [00:28:52] The rates were well through what we had discussed initially. [00:28:55] With the rates being well below [00:28:58] what we had initially been looking at, [00:29:01] the city decided to approach Truist [00:29:04] and ask to extend the projects [00:29:07] and include the fire station and the library. [00:29:10] By going through and doing that, [00:29:11] we were able to then further reduce rates a little bit more [00:29:15] because it became a more attractive loan to them, [00:29:18] which brought the taxable portion down from a 1.18% [00:29:21] to a 1.11%. [00:29:24] The all-in combined cost is 1.50%. [00:29:31] Through this, we have also been able to negotiate [00:29:35] a prepayment portion because you are anticipating [00:29:40] potentially getting a grant coming in [00:29:42] to help pay for a portion of the project. [00:29:45] You will have the ability to use that to pay down the debt [00:29:48] if that grant comes in and reduce the leverage [00:29:51] that you guys have outstanding. [00:29:54] With that, we've got Vera here as well [00:29:57] from Bryant Miller Olive, [00:29:58] who will run you through the legal. [00:30:00] portion, and I'm available for any questions that you folks have on the financing. [00:30:04] So, Mayor, I might additionally add that there is no prepayment penalty associated with paying [00:30:12] back a portion of the bond amount if we are successful in receiving a grant. [00:30:21] And I should have already mentioned the fact that the reason that we decided to incorporate [00:30:26] both the library and the fire station project is because we had contemplated another funding [00:30:33] source, which would have been a higher rate of interest, and by going now, we take advantage [00:30:38] of many efficiencies of both time and financing. [00:30:42] Mr. Mayor, may I ask a question now or after? [00:30:46] How do you want to do that? [00:30:47] When it's all done? [00:30:48] Brian Miller-Olive talking, and we'll get all the questions. [00:30:57] Good evening, members of the City Council. [00:30:58] My name is Vera Grova, and I'm with Brian Miller-Olive. [00:31:02] We have a privilege of serving as the City's Bond Council. [00:31:05] In such capacity, we have prepared the ordinance that is in front of you that authorizes the [00:31:09] issuance of non-ad valorem revenues, of non-ad valorem notes in aggregate principal amount [00:31:16] of not to exceed $11 million. [00:31:19] Such notes would be secured by non-ad valorem revenues, budgeted, appropriated, and deposited [00:31:24] as described in the ordinance. [00:31:26] All the details, as well as interest rates, prepayment provisions, and other details of [00:31:32] the notes will be described in a subsequent supplemental resolution that will be provided [00:31:36] to the City Council for review on the subsequent meeting, which is on November 4th. [00:31:40] So this is just a base ordinance that authorizes the project in general, and you will see all [00:31:45] the details of the financing on the subsequent meeting. [00:31:49] And with that, I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. [00:31:51] Mr. Altman. [00:31:52] Yeah, it goes back to the comment, maybe one or both of you can answer, but you identified [00:31:59] that there were three projects that could be funded. [00:32:02] When the last time the City borrowed money, it was in the utility area. [00:32:07] There were a number of capital projects that were contemplated, and because of the favorable [00:32:11] rates and the ability to save and economies of scale, et cetera, it was identified that [00:32:18] those loans, that those funds could be used for any project that came forward over the [00:32:24] next few years within the capital improvement budget. [00:32:27] So it was a bit flexible. [00:32:29] When we first looked to get the fire station, I think, loan from the U.S. Department of [00:32:36] Agriculture, there was comment made that some of that loan might be able to be non-repayable [00:32:42] or some of it could be in the form of a grant. [00:32:45] So I don't know what our, when interest rates are lower, you know, how that all works out [00:32:51] in calculation-wise on grants, et cetera, but the comment you made, that if there was [00:32:57] some kind of grant or reduction in the cost of that project, that the loan would be refundable. [00:33:03] When you pay the initial cost to get that money, and you get it at a one-point-some-percent [00:33:08] rate, I would ask if there is flexibility in the description of the projects, because [00:33:14] our parking lot project incorporates providing additional parking to the City for public [00:33:19] use, and our analysis of that whole site may incorporate other infrastructure projects [00:33:26] that would be, would come along to accommodate the development that would use those parking [00:33:31] spaces that we're buying. [00:33:33] Is there flexibility in this document that would allow us to modify the engineering plan [00:33:40] or to accommodate, as an example, the acquisition of some property nearby to do something in [00:33:51] tangent with the facility, or to add to, say, solar vitaic additions to the project [00:34:01] which would allow us to receive BRIC financing to make sure that the community around there [00:34:09] was, you know, subject to continuing to have power and the loss of power in an emergency? [00:34:14] There's a lot of other kinds of improvements we can make in that direct area that may cause [00:34:21] us to put some money in the game to apply for grants, that sort of thing. [00:34:25] Is there flexibility in it? [00:34:28] There is a degree of flexibility. [00:34:32] By going through and borrowing money on a tax-exempt basis, you're achieving a lower [00:34:36] interest rate than you would if you were to borrow taxably. [00:34:39] That comes with some, I don't want to call them handcuffs, but it comes with some restrictions [00:34:44] that are placed on you because the money that you're borrowing is on a tax-exempt basis, [00:34:50] which means the federal government isn't getting their cut. [00:34:53] They want to make sure that those projects that are funded really go towards advancing [00:34:59] the city, and there's a very sort of specific set of guidelines that those projects would [00:35:04] have to fit within, which is in part why we're doing a portion of this project taxably. [00:35:11] At this time, the rate differential between the taxable and the tax-exempt is more narrow [00:35:17] than it has been in a long time. [00:35:19] So it's sort of a long-winded way to say that there is some degree of flexibility here, [00:35:26] and I'll let Vera speak to the actual project description and sort of the responsibilities [00:35:31] there, but that's part of what we run into. [00:35:34] Yes, thank you. [00:35:35] So if you see even in the caption, it says to finance the cost of various capital improvements. [00:35:42] So it's not specifically limited to those three projects that are described here. [00:35:48] There is a little bit of flexibility, however, at the time the city decides to go with any [00:35:53] particular project, we will need to evaluate whether or not we can use the tax-exempt proceeds [00:35:58] for such projects, because there are certain restrictions, as you're probably aware of. [00:36:03] Thank you. [00:36:04] I'm assuming drainage would be a good public purpose, or cleaning our river, making improvements [00:36:10] to the outfall from a project, those sorts of things. [00:36:13] So thank you. [00:36:15] Any other questions before I open it up for public comment? [00:36:18] Public comment. [00:36:19] We'll open up for public comment. [00:36:24] Seeing no one up, I do see one coming forward. [00:36:29] She was hiding back behind Robert. [00:36:31] Good evening, city council members. [00:36:38] I come before you tonight as chair of the Library Advisory Board. [00:36:42] My name is Joan Hook. [00:36:44] I'm 7210 Jasmine Drive. [00:36:47] Some of our members are here tonight and may wish to address you also. [00:36:51] We are unanimously in favor of the passage of Ordinance 2020-2213. [00:36:57] The ordinance will greatly improve the process by which you can expedite the construction [00:37:02] of the parking garage, the construction of the new fire station, and most importantly, [00:37:08] begin the renovations of the library. [00:37:12] The passage of Ordinance 2020-2213 will accomplish at least three positive objectives. [00:37:20] We won't have to wait for the USDA grant, which is historically slow and burdensome. [00:37:27] The issuance of bonds will resort in more funds at a lower interest rate, thereby saving [00:37:33] taxpayer money. [00:37:35] The bonds funds can be used for both renovation and furnishings, which will result in higher [00:37:40] quality purchases. [00:37:43] The Library Advisory Board urges a swift passage of Ordinance 2020-2213 in furtherance of the [00:37:52] library as it marches into its second 100 years and to the better infrastructure of [00:37:58] the city. [00:37:59] Thank you. [00:38:00] Thank you. [00:38:01] Anyone else? [00:38:02] Seeing no one else coming forward, I bring it back to council. [00:38:07] Move for approval. [00:38:08] Second. [00:38:09] Second. [00:38:10] To the maker? [00:38:11] No. [00:38:12] To the second? [00:38:13] Nothing. [00:38:14] Deputy Mayor? [00:38:15] Just before you sit down, could you just elaborate on what the $100,000 in issuance costs consist [00:38:20] of? [00:38:21] Obviously, I see why the banks don't want to lend money at such low rates, but... [00:38:25] The cost of issuance items are primarily the fees that are associated with the issuance. [00:38:31] Those who cost all that? [00:38:32] They're the fees of Bond Council, they're my fees, they're the Bank Council fees, the [00:38:37] fees of any of the recording that's required for that, but it's the issuance costs. [00:38:44] Thank you. [00:38:45] Thank you. [00:38:46] Mr. Ullman? [00:38:47] I'm good, thank you. [00:38:48] I got my question answered.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2212: Amendments to Golf Cart Ordinance
approvedCouncil approved on first reading Ordinance 2020-2212, amending the city's golf cart ordinance to allow golf cart operation on Main Street between U.S. Highway 19 and the eastern city limits (River Road area). Council expressed hope that golf carts could eventually be allowed to cross U.S. 19 to the west side via FDOT/MPO coordination.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2212
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2020-2212 amending the golf cart ordinance to allow golf carts on Main Street between U.S. 19 and the eastern city limits. (passed)
Main Street between River Road and U.S. Highway 19Main Street from U.S. Highway 19 to the city limits on the eastAltmanDriscollMurphyVanceArticle 11 of Chapter 23, Subsection A of Section 23-210FDOTMPOOrdinance 2020-2212▶ Jump to 38:49 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:38:49] Very good. [00:38:50] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:38:53] Aye. [00:38:54] Opposed? [00:38:55] Like sign. [00:38:56] Motion passes. [00:38:57] Next, first reading Ordinance 2020-2212. [00:39:00] This is Ordinance 2020-2212, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing [00:39:05] for amendment of Article 11 of Chapter 23, Subsection A of Section 23-210 of the New [00:39:10] New Port Richey Code of Ordinances, pertaining to streets on which golf carts are prohibited. [00:39:15] Providing for allowance of golf cart operation on Main Street between River Road and U.S. [00:39:19] Highway 19, providing for complex severability and an effective date. [00:39:23] Ms. Vance? [00:39:25] Yes, sir. [00:39:26] As Mr. Driscoll indicated, the purpose of the agenda item is to open up a portion of [00:39:32] Main Street to golf cart traffic, and if you approve the ordinance, golf cart traffic [00:39:40] will be allowed on Main Street from U.S. Highway 19 to the city limits on the east. [00:39:47] Thank you. [00:39:48] Open it up for public comment. [00:39:53] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:39:55] Move for approval. [00:39:56] Second. [00:39:57] To the maker. [00:39:58] No, it just makes sense. [00:39:59] This is going to be sprouting up, so people love the golf carts. [00:40:01] Gives them a little more range. [00:40:03] The second. [00:40:04] And also, we've gone down from four lanes to two lanes to slow the traffic down, so [00:40:08] I agree. [00:40:09] Mr. Murphy? [00:40:10] Golf carts are taking over. [00:40:11] We like it. [00:40:13] Mr. Altman? [00:40:14] No, I'm fine, and this is an ordinance we can modify from time to time as roads change, [00:40:19] and so it's good now. [00:40:23] I'm hoping that the Deputy Mayor's replacement on the MPO will be able to twist some arms [00:40:28] with FCOT to allow those golf carts then to go across the highway to the west side [00:40:37] of U.S. 19. [00:40:38] There are an enormous number of people with golf carts over there, and they would very [00:40:43] much like to be able to legally get across the highway. [00:40:46] And I wish my replacement the best of luck with that. [00:40:49] They are going to need it, having been on the MPO myself at one point. [00:40:55] If there is any further discussion? [00:40:58] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:41:01] Aye. [00:41:02] Opposed? [00:41:03] Like sign. [00:41:04] Motion passes. [00:41:05] Next, first reading of Ordinance 2020-2189.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2189: Amendments to Chapter 18 of the LDC RE: Historic Preservation
approvedFirst reading of Ordinance 2020-2189 amending Chapter 18 of the Land Development Code regarding Historic Preservation. The amendments enable the City to pursue Certified Local Government designation from the State, reduce the Historic Preservation Board from nine to seven members, allow removal by simple majority, and remove automatic denials on failed motions. Council approved on first reading.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2189
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-2189 amending Chapter 18 of the LDC regarding Historic Preservation on first reading. (passed)
HaciendaAllmanMs. MannsMurphyCertified Local Government designationChapter 18 Land Development CodeHistoric Preservation BoardOrdinance No. 2020-2189Section 18.01.02Section 18.01.05▶ Jump to 41:07 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:41:08] This is Ordinance Number 2020-2189, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:41:12] Amendment to Chapter 18 of the Land Development Code, pertaining to Historic Preservation, [00:41:17] providing for amendment of Section 18.01.02, thereof, pertaining to definitions, providing [00:41:23] for amendment of Section 18.01.05, thereof, pertaining to the Historic Preservation Board, [00:41:29] providing for amendment of subsections C, E, H, and J of Section 18.01.05, thereof, [00:41:36] pertaining to membership, terms of office, removal, meetings, notices, and records of [00:41:40] the Board, providing for reduction of the Board from nine to seven regular members, [00:41:45] providing for removal of members by a simple majority vote of City Council members present [00:41:49] at a meeting, thereof, providing for removal of automatic denials on failed motions of [00:41:53] the Board, providing for severability, providing for conflicts, providing for codification, [00:41:58] and providing an effective date. [00:42:00] Thank you. [00:42:01] Ms. Manns? [00:42:02] The purpose of the agenda item is to enable the City to take the next step as it comes [00:42:08] to receiving a certified local government designation from the State. [00:42:16] The reason that we feel it's important to do so is twofold. [00:42:22] First, it allows the City to be the certifying body as it relates to historical properties [00:42:31] so that we may designate them as such. [00:42:34] Secondarily, it makes us eligible to compete for grants for historic preservation purposes. [00:42:43] Therefore, we're recommending that you consider approving the ordinance. [00:42:46] Thank you. [00:42:47] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:42:50] Seeing no one coming forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:42:54] Move for approval. [00:42:55] Second. [00:42:56] Remake it? [00:42:57] No, nothing. [00:42:58] This is just my opinion. [00:43:00] Supporting our beliefs that we're a historical preservation type of city and have Hacienda [00:43:05] as an example in numerous other buildings, and help the State back us. [00:43:12] Yes, we love grants. [00:43:14] Mr. Allman? [00:43:15] That's good. [00:43:16] Mr. Murphy? [00:43:17] Nothing. [00:43:18] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:43:22] Aye. [00:43:23] Opposed? [00:43:24] Like sign. [00:43:25] Motion passes. [00:43:26] Next, Ordinance 2020-2211.
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2211: Amendments to Chapter 13 RE: Mobile Food Vending
approvedCouncil approved on first reading Ordinance 2020-2211, amending Chapter 13 to align city mobile food vending regulations with new state law. The ordinance prohibits mobile food vending in city parks and public streets except as part of an authorized special event permit, while still allowing food trucks on private property.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2211
- motion:Approve Ordinance No. 2020-2211 on first reading, amending Chapter 13 regarding mobile food vending. (passed)
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[00:43:29] This is Ordinance Number 2020-2211, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:43:34] providing for amendment of Article 12 of Chapter 13 of the New Port Richey Code of [00:43:37] Ordinances pertaining to mobile food vending, providing for amendment of Section 13-561 [00:43:42] thereof pertaining to licensing and registration of mobile food vendors, providing for exemption [00:43:47] from registration of mobile food dispensing vehicles as defined by State law, providing [00:43:52] for amendment of Subsection A of Section 13-564 thereof pertaining to location of mobile food [00:43:58] vendors on public property, providing for designation of public property and streets [00:44:02] for operation of mobile food dispensing vehicles, providing for amendment of Section 13-560 [00:44:08] thereof pertaining to definition of terms, providing for definition of mobile food dispensing [00:44:12] vehicle and MFDV license, providing for conflict, severability, and an effective date. [00:44:18] Ms. Mance? [00:44:19] As you will recall from the discussion that took place at our last meeting earlier this [00:44:25] year, the Florida Legislature enacted legislation which relaxed the city's ability to regulate [00:44:36] mobile food vending. [00:44:39] And as a result of that discussion, several of you questioned whether or not mobile food [00:44:45] vending could occur in city parks or in public streets in respect to some special event permits. [00:44:58] And the city attorney has taken... [00:45:00] some time to draft some language that now will prohibit any mobile food vending in the [00:45:08] park under a special event permit unless it is there by way of the special event and public [00:45:16] streets as well. And we are asking that you consider approval of the ordinance on first [00:45:23] reading. [00:45:24] Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back [00:45:28] to council. To the maker. [00:45:31] Yeah, this state regulation came about July 1st and I think we're just aligning ourselves [00:45:38] with our ordinance with the state. [00:45:40] Second. [00:45:41] Thank you Mr. Driscoll for your work on this. So just so everyone understands, you can't [00:45:44] just move a food truck in the park during Chasco unless you're invited and part of the [00:45:48] event along with other events that are going on there. Mr. Cipher in the front page, front [00:45:52] row, excuse me, had asked me at the first reading on this when we tabled it, this does [00:45:57] not prohibit food trucks from operating on private property either, does it? [00:46:02] Correct. [00:46:03] So you can still keep your food trucks. [00:46:06] Mr. Allman. [00:46:07] Yes, I'm looking at the provided information on the definition of a mobile food dispensing [00:46:15] vehicle and just want to maybe make sure that we are clarified as to what that means. I [00:46:22] know we talked about food trucks and I brought up the famous hot dog stand which was one [00:46:29] of our first mobile food vending. And the comment was made that it had to include utilities [00:46:38] and it's saying including but not limited to self-contained utilities. So a propane [00:46:46] tank heating up hot dogs or water required by the health department to do a hot dog vending [00:46:51] machine would tell me that all of these sorts of products are what we are going to be done. [00:46:58] Now that's the state definition and we're following that. And so consequently this just [00:47:06] to make sure I'm clear, the hot dog stands and other things that we are able to identify, [00:47:15] we can't keep them out of the city in its entirety. So absent the part that talks about [00:47:20] we can't regulate them or permit them or collect the fees or whatever, there's the [00:47:25] other section about where they can be and you properly pointed out to us that we can't [00:47:31] just out and out ban them. So the only questions we have left is where we could say they could [00:47:40] go. And I know the residential issue was one. I might just suggest that if there's a residential [00:47:49] issue that's on the ground floor adjacent to them, that's maybe an opportunity to get [00:47:53] away from these downtown over top residential over commercial or some of these others. But [00:48:01] I look forward to having that discussion. Very good. Mr. Murphy. When the law was first [00:48:07] passed by the legislature, I kind of felt like it was overstepping a little bit on keeping [00:48:12] us from being able to regulate how we need to in our city. So I'm glad that we were able [00:48:17] to take steps in order to do what we need to do in the city and kind of keep a big brother [00:48:23] out of it a little bit. Thank you. I'm glad we're going to still be able to do the food [00:48:32] trucks on private property. BJ, as a personal request, the next time you have somebody show [00:48:40] up with a food truck, either get them to use a quiet generator or plug them in. It was [00:48:45] so noisy nobody could sit on the porch over at Rose's across the street because the generator [00:48:52] they had was really, really loud. When was that? Two weeks ago on a Friday night. Any [00:49:01] further discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [00:49:07] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next, second reading ordinance 2020-2184. This is ordinance
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2184: Amendment to Table FLU 1.1.3 of the Future Land Use Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan
approvedSecond reading of Ordinance 2020-2184 amending Table FLU 1.1.3 of the Future Land Use Element to revise Downtown, Downtown Core, and Highway Commercial categories, including modifying uses, increasing gross density, and adding education as an acceptable use in Highway Commercial. Staff corrected an error in the original table to reflect 20 residential units per acre in the downtown district (raised in 2016), not 15. The ordinance passed on a voice vote with no public comment.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2184
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2020-2184 on second reading amending Table FLU 1.1.3 of the Future Land Use Element. (passed)
Florida Department of Economic DevelopmentFlorida Department of TransportationSWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District)AltmanDriscollMurphy2030 Comprehensive PlanDowntown CoreDowntown zoning districtFuture Land Use ElementHighway Commercial categoryOrdinance 2020-2184Table FLU 1.1.3Transfer of Development Rights▶ Jump to 49:10 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:49:14] number 2020-2184, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, amending the [00:49:18] 2030 comprehensive plan future land use element, amending table FLU 1.1.3 future land use categories [00:49:26] and revising the downtown, downtown core and highway commercial categories by modifying [00:49:31] primary and secondary uses, increasing gross density through the conversion of floor area [00:49:36] ratio and the transfer of development rights, creating an exception for public, semi-public [00:49:40] uses and making editorial corrections, providing for conflicts, providing for severability [00:49:45] and providing for an effective date. Mr. Mayor, this is the second reading. The first reading [00:49:52] occurred in March of 2020. Whenever we make amendments to our future land use map, we [00:50:00] are required to notify the Florida Department of Economic Development, the Florida Department [00:50:06] of Transportation and SWFMUD and provide an opportunity for them to comment on the plan [00:50:12] before we take it to second reading. At this point, we have received some comments, none [00:50:19] of which require any changes on our part. The only thing that I'd like to mention at [00:50:26] the second reading is that there was an error in the original table that was attached to [00:50:32] the ordinance and the table indicated that there were only 15 residential structures [00:50:44] per acre allowed in the downtown zoning district and in actuality in 2016, we had already raised [00:50:52] that number to 20, so the number will remain at 20 units in the downtown district per acre [00:51:05] and as Attorney Driscoll indicated, we also are making education as an acceptable use [00:51:14] in the highway commercial zoning district. Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. [00:51:20] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. Move for approval. Second. To [00:51:24] the maker. No comments, thank you. Second. Nothing. Mr. Altman? Mr. Murphy? No, I'm good. [00:51:31] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion [00:51:36] passes. Next, second reading ordinance 2020-2209. This is ordinance number 2020-2209, an ordinance [00:51:44] of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, providing for amendment of chapter 7 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances pertaining to elections, providing for repeal of section 7-1 thereof [00:51:53] pertaining to qualifications of candidates and section 7-17 thereof pertaining to terms [00:51:58] of office of city council members, providing for the renumbering of section 7-1.2 thereof [00:52:04] pertaining to qualifying period, providing for amendment of section 7-9 thereof pertaining [00:52:08] to canvassing of ballots, providing for elimination of the city canvassing and certification boards [00:52:14] when the county canvassing board is available to canvass city elections, providing for amendment
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2209: Amendments to Chapter 7 RE: City Elections
approvedSecond reading of Ordinance No. 2020-2209 amending Chapter 7 regarding city elections, including changes to how council seats are determined (eliminating the third-highest-vote-getter filling vacant seats), separating qualifying for regular and vacant seat elections, and providing for automatic election when candidates equal vacancies. Motion passed on voice vote.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2209
- motion:Move for approval of Ordinance No. 2020-2209 on second reading. (passed)
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[00:52:18] of section 7-16 thereof pertaining to election results, providing for determination of winners, [00:52:24] providing for separate qualifying and election of candidates for vacant city council positions, [00:52:29] providing for automatic election of candidates when qualified candidates equal the positions [00:52:33] available for election, whether at or after the close of the qualifying period, providing [00:52:38] for the tie votes, providing for conflict, severability, and an effective date. [00:52:42] As indicated by the city attorney, this agenda item in large part revises the current process [00:52:53] in which council seats are determined by candidates who receive the highest and second highest [00:52:58] votes with the third highest vote getter receiving the vacant seat, and that has been changed [00:53:06] along with separating qualified candidates and regularly scheduled council elections [00:53:14] and a vacant seat council member elections, and this is a second reading for your consideration. [00:53:21] Thank you. Open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:53:28] Move for approval. Second. [00:53:31] No, we've discussed this plenty. [00:53:33] To the second. [00:53:34] No. [00:53:35] Good. [00:53:36] Mr. Allman? [00:53:37] Again, we commented on the first reading, and my comments are in the record. [00:53:42] Deputy Mayor? [00:53:44] Nothing, thank you. [00:53:45] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:53:49] Aye. [00:53:50] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [00:53:54] Next is second reading of ordinance number 2020-2199. [00:54:00] This is ordinance number 2020-2199, an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:54:05] providing for amendment of subsection 7.09.09 of chapter 7 of the land development code [00:54:10] pertaining to the vehicle sales dealership development standards in the highway commercial zoning district, [00:54:16] providing for minimum lot depth for said dealerships, providing for revision of the buffering standards [00:54:21] for vehicle sales dealerships, providing for non-conforming uses, providing for compliance with said standards [00:54:26] by existing non-conforming uses upon adoption hereof, providing for conflicts, severability, [00:54:32] codification, and an effective date. [00:54:35] On October 15th of 2019, the city council approved an ordinance which effectuated a good number of standards [00:54:45] as it relates to auto, vehicle, dealerships in the city. [00:54:50] The purpose of this amendment to the ordinance is to relax the buffering requirements associated with the landscaping. [00:54:58] Thank you. [00:54:59] Open it up for public comment. [00:55:02] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:55:04] Move for approval. [00:55:05] Second. [00:55:06] To the mayor. [00:55:07] No comment on the last time we're good on this one. [00:55:09] Second. [00:55:10] No, I'm fine. [00:55:11] We know where we're going on this. [00:55:12] Mr. Murphy? [00:55:13] No, I'm good. [00:55:14] Mr. Altman? [00:55:15] I'm also good. [00:55:18] And with the second reading, we can start enforcing this and try to get those auto dealers cleaned up. [00:55:26] Very good. [00:55:27] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:55:31] Aye. [00:55:32] Opposed, like sign. [00:55:33] Motion passes. [00:55:34] Next is, we'll go to business items. [00:55:38] First item under business items is the reappointment of Timothy P. Driscoll, Esquire, as city attorney. [00:55:43] Ms. Manns? [00:55:44] Yes, Mr. Driscoll has been serving with us since September 6th of 2016. [00:55:51] At that time, we entered into a one-year contract with two one-year renewals.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2199: Amendments to Auto Dealership Standards
approvedDespite the agenda title referencing the auto dealership ordinance, the transcript covers the reappointment of City Attorney Mr. Driscoll for a one-year term under the same terms as his previous contract. Council praised his work and approved the reappointment by voice vote.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2199
- motion:Move to approve the reappointment of the City Attorney (Mr. Driscoll) for a one-year period under the same terms and conditions. (passed)
Juterna ConsultingDebbieMr. AltmanMr. DavisMr. DriscollMr. Polwick2021 Risk and Resiliency Assessment Task Order Number 1Ordinance No. 2020-2199▶ Jump to 55:54 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:55:56] At this time, the time period has lapsed, and he has agreed to continue to serve under the same terms and conditions of his previous contract. [00:56:11] Mr. Driscoll has demonstrated himself to be a valuable member of the city team. [00:56:16] His professionalism and integrity are unmatched, and we are hopeful that you will consider reappointing him for a one-year period of time. [00:56:25] Thank you. [00:56:26] Open it up for public comment. [00:56:28] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:56:30] Move for approval. [00:56:31] Second. [00:56:32] To the maker. [00:56:33] When Mr. Polwick decided to become, or actually got appointed to be a judge, I was like, oh, man, what are we going to do? [00:56:38] And Debbie always finds the best people, so unless you work, like, behind the scenes with staff like we do up here on council, [00:56:45] I don't think you really understand the importance of having a really, really strong and competent city attorney. [00:56:50] It's just so, so, so important to how the city operates and making sure we're on the right track and doing everything legally. [00:56:57] So it's been a pleasure working with you. [00:56:59] You've done a great job, and I'm glad you're signing up for another year. [00:57:02] Thank you. [00:57:03] You're welcome. [00:57:04] Second. [00:57:05] We appreciate you, Mr. Driscoll. [00:57:07] There's a lot of stuff you get into that, you know, we don't want to deal with or even try to, so we appreciate that stuff for sure. [00:57:14] Thanks. [00:57:15] Mr. Altman. [00:57:16] Well, not to disagree, but I certainly would agree with our appointment. [00:57:22] But with respect to the ordinances and the comments to that, I just want to, it's just fun to read something from the charter. [00:57:29] Not that I'm going to write ordinances, but from a family of lawyers, I've always aspired to, never got paid for it, but to act like one myself once in a while. [00:57:42] In the city's charter, it says an ordinance may be introduced by any council member at any regular or special meeting of the council. [00:57:49] Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk distributes a copy and shall file a reasonable number of copies. [00:57:58] So according to our charter, we could be bringing ordinances up ourselves, I guess, but you do a much better job of writing them, so I think we'll leave it to you. [00:58:11] Thank you, Mr. Altman. [00:58:12] I appreciate that. [00:58:14] Mr. Davis. [00:58:15] I just say that he gets to read all the books without the pictures. [00:58:18] I get to read the books with the pictures. [00:58:21] We know you don't really read. [00:58:24] Mr. Driscoll, better you than me. [00:58:26] I appreciate the work you do. [00:58:28] Thank you, sir. [00:58:29] There's no further discussion. [00:58:31] 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, 2021 Risk and Resiliency Assessment Tax Order Number 1. [00:58:45] The purpose of the agenda item is to request your permission to enter an agreement with Juterna Consulting for professional services in the amount of $31,075 related to the Risk and Resiliency Assessment.
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Re-Appointment of Timothy P. Driscoll, Esq. as City Attorney
discussedThis transcript segment appears mislabeled — it covers a presentation on a federally-mandated Risk and Resilience Assessment under the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, not the re-appointment of the City Attorney. A consultant introduced the assessment requirements and deadlines for the city's water utility.
Mr. RiveraMs. MannsSusanna FolkAmerica's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) 2018Emergency Response PlanRisk and Resilience Assessment▶ Jump to 58:57 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:59:05] Mr. Rivera has put together a PowerPoint presentation to further explain this agenda item. [00:59:11] Thank you. [00:59:12] Thank you, Ms. Manns. [00:59:13] I just wanted to also add to it that this is an unfunded mandate that was created by the federal government in 2018 with the passing of the American Water Infrastructure Act. [00:59:25] It requires utilities to be recertified every five years. [00:59:30] And because this is something new, the consultant is here to present the PowerPoint and to answer any questions that you may have. [00:59:54] All right. [00:59:55] Thank you, Mr. Mayor and members of the Council. [00:59:58] My name is Susanna Folk. [01:00:00] I'm here just to give you a little bit of background about the risk and resilience assessment [01:00:06] that we're going to be performing with the City of New Port Richey. [01:00:14] So as Mr. Rivera mentioned, this and Ms. Mann as well, this mandate was passed in Washington [01:00:22] D.C. by Congress in October 2018 with the America's Water Infrastructure Act. [01:00:28] And part of that act included requirements for all public water systems that have more [01:00:34] than 3,300 customers to complete a risk and resilience assessment of all of their critical [01:00:40] assets and update their emergency response plan. [01:00:45] And many utilities have not updated those plans since they were required after September [01:00:50] 11th. [01:00:53] There are deadlines having to do with the size of utilities. [01:00:57] There's three different tiers of utilities. [01:00:59] The large utilities had to complete theirs first. [01:01:02] They were due in March 2020, earlier this year. [01:01:07] The second tier of medium-sized utilities, those are due in December. [01:01:13] And the third tier of smaller utilities are due in June. [01:01:18] And you guys are in the third tier. [01:01:21] And that's the date that's highlighted in yellow on this slide. [01:01:24] Within six months of completing your risk and resilience assessment, you will have to [01:01:29] also certify that you've updated your emergency response plan. [01:01:34] So you'll have another six months after completing your assessment to update your emergency response [01:01:39] plan. [01:01:44] So some of the things that are included in the risk and resilience assessment are looking [01:01:48] at your critical assets. [01:01:50] They've specifically requested that you look at certain parts of your public water system.
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2021 Risk and Resilience Assessment – Task Order No. 1 Professional Services
discussedA consultant presented the scope of the 2021 Risk and Resilience Assessment for the city's water system, covering source water, treatment, storage, distribution, chemical handling, financial systems, cybersecurity, and workforce against natural and malevolent threats. The process will include a kickoff meeting and three workshops, culminating in a final report to certify compliance with EPA by June 30, 2021. No vote was taken during this presentation portion.
American Water Works AssociationEPATampa Bay Water2021 Risk and Resilience AssessmentAWWA Manual M-19EPA guidance for small community water systemsJune 30, 2021 certification deadlineTask Order No. 1▶ Jump to 1:01:52 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:01:57] Starting with your source water. [01:01:59] Now you guys get your source water from Tampa Bay Water, and they've actually done their [01:02:04] own assessment of the source water system. [01:02:07] They completed that nearly a year ago so that they would have it done before all of their [01:02:11] member governments would need to complete this assessment. [01:02:15] So that information we'll be able to get directly from them. [01:02:20] We're also going to look at your water treatment plant, your storage and your distribution, [01:02:25] your chemical storage and handling, as well as your distribution system, all the pipes [01:02:30] that deliver water to your customers. [01:02:32] And then some things that may not be so obvious, we'll also look at your financial system, [01:02:39] we'll look at cybersecurity, and your workforce as well. [01:02:45] The threats that are required that you look at are both natural disasters as well as malevolent [01:02:52] threats. [01:02:54] And natural disasters, obviously that would be fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods. [01:03:00] And malevolent threats would be more like terrorist attacks or intentional chemical [01:03:05] contamination of your system. [01:03:09] The third part of the risk and resilience assessment is to identify possible ways to [01:03:14] either prevent or better respond to emergencies when they happen. [01:03:20] And that'll all be something that we'll do as a several step process. [01:03:27] We'll start with a kickoff meeting with your public works staff as well as your water treatment [01:03:32] plant operations and maintenance managers. [01:03:36] We may include, if they're available, folks from finance, perhaps the police or law enforcement, [01:03:43] and fire department as well. [01:03:45] And certainly any people from your information technology department that would want to identify [01:03:53] any cybersecurity threats. [01:03:55] There will be a series of three workshops where we will look at identifying your assets [01:04:01] and threats and any impacts that would occur if your assets were to be threatened. [01:04:08] We'll have a second workshop to identify countermeasures. [01:04:11] And a third workshop to review any comments that you have on the draft report that we [01:04:16] prepare. [01:04:17] We'll wrap that all up in a final report, and you'll be able to certify to the EPA that [01:04:24] you've completed your risk and resilience assessment by June 30th. [01:04:28] Would that be last June 30th or next June 30th? [01:04:33] It's 2021. [01:04:34] Yes. [01:04:35] Thank you. [01:04:36] Gotcha. [01:04:37] Okay. [01:04:38] Good catch. [01:04:39] There are several references that are used as part of these risk and resilience assessments. [01:04:45] The American Water Work Association has provided manual M-19, which is shown in the slide. [01:04:51] And that's specifically for emergency planning for water and wastewater utilities. [01:04:55] We'll be focusing on your water utilities, but the manual covers all of that. [01:05:00] There are also several standards that are listed there. [01:05:04] The EPA has also prepared two documents specifically to address this legislation. [01:05:12] They didn't write the legislation, but they're tasked with implementing it. [01:05:17] Just back in May, they completed the guidance for small community water systems. [01:05:25] And that was actually updated so that you don't have to follow all of the requirements [01:05:29] for the medium and large systems. [01:05:33] You have a kind of a lesser set of criteria to follow for a smaller system. [01:05:43] And that's all the slides that I have today. [01:05:45] If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. [01:05:48] Questions, anyone? [01:05:52] I guess that qualifies as a thank you very much for coming and making your presentation. [01:05:57] Thank you for having me. [01:05:58] Thank you. [01:05:59] We'll see you again, I'm sure. [01:06:00] Maybe you won't blush as much next time. [01:06:05] Next, we have the 2021 century sewer lining project. [01:06:09] You haven't opened it up.
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2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project – Consideration for Approval
approvedCouncil approved a contract with Granite Inliner LLC in the amount of $133,258.50 for sanitary sewer gravity main rehabilitation, specifically 3,497 linear feet of 8-inch cured-in-place pipe lining, piggybacking on the City of Plantation's unit pricing ITB 14114. Funding comes from the Water and Sewer Revenue Fund.
- motion:Approve contract with Granite Inliner LLC for $133,258.50 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project. (passed)
City of PlantationGranite Inliner LLCDriscollMurphyUllman2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining ProjectITB 14114Water and Sewer Revenue Fund▶ Jump to 1:06:10 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:06:11] Do I need to open this for public? [01:06:12] You need an approval. [01:06:13] We need an approval. [01:06:14] Oh, it wasn't. [01:06:17] Okay, you're right. [01:06:18] We need approval. [01:06:19] Move approval. [01:06:20] Second. [01:06:21] We open up for public comment. [01:06:24] My mistake, I was thinking this was just for information. [01:06:27] Okay, we have a motion and a second to the maker. [01:06:31] Second. [01:06:32] Nothing. [01:06:33] Mr. Deputy Mayor. [01:06:34] Thank you for your presentation. [01:06:35] Mr. Murphy. [01:06:36] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:06:41] Aye. [01:06:42] Opposed, like sign. [01:06:43] That's why we pay you the big bucks, Mr. Driscoll, keeping in line. [01:06:48] Next is the 2021 sanitary sewer lining project consideration for approval. [01:06:53] The proposal before you this evening for consideration is a recommendation from the city staff for [01:07:01] you to enter into a contract with Granite Inliner LLC in the amount of $133,258.50 for [01:07:14] sanitary sewer gravity main rehabilitation. [01:07:18] The specific form of rehabilitation that we are proposing is for pipe lining, which is [01:07:26] an alternate to laying pipe. [01:07:30] In this case, we are asking to lay 3,497 linear feet of 8-inch cured-in-place pipe, and we [01:07:40] are asking to do so as a piggyback to the City of Plantations Unit Pricing, ITB 14114. [01:07:51] If you determine that it is appropriate to approve this expenditure, funding is available [01:07:56] in the Water and Sewer Revenue Fund to finance the project. [01:08:00] Thank you. [01:08:01] Open it up for public comment. [01:08:02] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:08:06] Move for approval. [01:08:07] Second. [01:08:08] The maker. [01:08:09] Infrastructure. [01:08:10] It's one of those things you've just got to keep up with. [01:08:11] Second. [01:08:12] Deputy Mayor. [01:08:13] No comments. [01:08:14] Thank you. [01:08:15] Mr. Ullman. [01:08:16] No, sir. [01:08:17] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:08:18] Aye. [01:08:19] Opposed? [01:08:20] Like sign.
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Resolution No. 2021-07: Historic Preservation Board Rules of Procedure
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2021-07 establishing rules of procedure for the Historic Preservation Board, required to qualify for Certified Local Government Program designation under the National Historic Preservation Act.
Ord. Resolution No. 2021-07
- motion:Approve Resolution 2021-07 adopting Historic Preservation Board rules of procedure. (passed)
AllmanChopperMurphyCertified Local Government ProgramHistoric Preservation BoardNational Historic Preservation ActResolution 2021-07▶ Jump to 1:08:21 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:08:21] Motion passes. [01:08:22] Next, Resolution 2021-07. [01:08:23] This is Resolution number 2021-07, a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, and pertaining to the Historic Preservation Board, adopting rules of procedure [01:08:25] as follows. [01:08:26] The City of New Port Richey, Florida, and pertaining to the Historic Preservation Board, adopting [01:08:27] rules of procedure as follows. [01:08:28] The City of New Port Richey, Florida, and pertaining to the Historic Preservation Board, adopting [01:08:29] rules of procedure as follows. [01:08:30] The City of New Port Richey, Florida, and pertaining to the Historic Preservation Board, [01:08:38] adopting rules of procedure as provided in Exhibit A and providing an effective date. [01:08:43] As indicated to you in our previous agenda item, the City is interested in receiving [01:08:48] the designation as a Certified Local Government Program under the National Historic Preservation [01:08:54] Act. [01:08:56] In order to qualify, we need to identify some rules of procedure that are reasonable [01:09:05] and consistent and would be put to practice to consider here and act upon various regulatory [01:09:14] or administrative matters in specific respect to the preservation of historical properties [01:09:22] and resources, and we have proposed in the resolution, or I'm sorry, as an attachment [01:09:31] to the resolution, the general rules of procedure that we would like to apply to the Board's [01:09:37] conduct at hearings. [01:09:38] Thank you. [01:09:39] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:09:44] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [01:09:48] Move for approval. [01:09:49] Mr. Murphy, I believe you had the... [01:09:52] Chopper's got the second, I think. [01:09:58] Chopper's got the second. [01:09:59] Mr. Murphy, comment? [01:10:00] No. [01:10:01] No comment. [01:10:02] Chopper? [01:10:03] Just keeping it in order. [01:10:04] That's fine. [01:10:05] Thank you, Mayor. [01:10:06] No comments. [01:10:07] Thank you. [01:10:08] Mr. Allman? [01:10:09] I'm fine. [01:10:10] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:10:12] Aye. [01:10:13] Aye. [01:10:14] Opposed, like sign. [01:10:15] Motion passes.
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Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of New Port Richey and the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
approvedCouncil approved a fourth amendment to the lease agreement with the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce for the property at 5443 Main Street. The Chamber will pay an additional $500/month on top of their $450/month rent to address an outstanding balance of $5,318.20. Council members expressed reservations about the Chamber's continued use of the valuable city-owned parcel but supported the agreement to recover owed funds.
- motion:Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City and the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce, including a $500/month repayment plan for outstanding rent. (passed)
5443 Main StreetGreater Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Inc.Gulf High SchoolCouncilman AltmanDeputy MayorMr. MurphyFourth Amendment to Lease AgreementGreater West Pasco ChamberMain Street program▶ Jump to 1:10:16 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:10:16] Next, fourth amendment to the lease agreement between the City of New Port Richey and Greater [01:10:19] New Port Richey, or Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce. [01:10:22] That's correct, Mr. Mayor. [01:10:24] The request is to enter into an agreement with the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce [01:10:30] in regard to outstanding rent due for the building located at 5443 Main Street, and [01:10:37] additionally for services of City staff in regard to certain special events. [01:10:45] We currently have allowed the third amendment of the lease agreement to lapse, and that [01:10:53] is the purpose of asking you for a fourth amendment. [01:10:56] The Chamber of Commerce pays $450 per month in rent. [01:11:04] They have proposed to pay an additional $500 per month to address the current outstanding [01:11:13] balance of $5,318.20, and they have paid the extra $500 per month, both in September [01:11:26] and October. [01:11:29] And with your approval, we'll enter into a formal agreement with them for the repayment [01:11:33] of those funds. [01:11:34] Thank you. [01:11:35] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:11:40] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [01:11:43] Move for approval. [01:11:44] Do you have a second? [01:11:45] Second. [01:11:46] Thank you. [01:11:47] To the maker. [01:11:48] I'd just like to get this cleared up with the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce. [01:12:01] I think it's quite a few years old, the debt, is that correct? [01:12:06] Actually they have been in debt to the city for a couple of years. [01:12:12] They've made considerable progress, but they've also held some events since that time, which [01:12:17] has caused the... [01:12:18] They go down, and they go back up. [01:12:20] That's correct. [01:12:21] All right. [01:12:22] And at this time, they've indicated that they can only afford to pay $500 per month. [01:12:28] We're looking at about 10 months. [01:12:30] That's correct. [01:12:31] Okay. [01:12:32] Deputy Mayor. [01:12:33] It's an agreement for them to try to get the debt paid down, so I'm in favor of it, but [01:12:39] I'm sure Councilman Altman will have plenty to say on this one, and I've supported your [01:12:44] opinion thus far. [01:12:45] I mean, that's a very, very valuable piece of land to the city, so I can just come up [01:12:51] with 10 awesome businesses or ideas that could go either on that property or in the building [01:12:55] itself. [01:12:56] It's kind of like the city and the need for having a chamber in our city has kind of outgrown [01:13:00] itself. [01:13:01] I just don't really see the purpose of having the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce right [01:13:06] there. [01:13:07] It's just an underutilized piece of property, in my opinion, so I've supported your outlook [01:13:12] on that, and I'll continue to do so, but it just allows us to try to get the money it's [01:13:16] owed us in the meantime. [01:13:18] Mr. Murphy. [01:13:19] Yeah. [01:13:20] I mean, I guess until we get to the point where we have a plan for that specifically [01:13:27] in that area, I guess it doesn't hurt if they are still paying rent and paying that money [01:13:31] back. [01:13:32] Until that time, no reason to stop them from paying. [01:13:38] Mr. Allman. [01:13:39] Yeah. [01:13:40] I mean, I'll support the motion, and I think the key to me is that, you know, our city, [01:13:47] our New Port Richey, we were the first high school with Gulf High, we were the first chamber [01:13:51] with New Port Richey Chamber. [01:13:54] As the city and the county has grown, some of these entities have expanded to Greater [01:13:59] West Pasco, included Trinity, now Greater Pasco. [01:14:05] Its mission is not as directed as the mission of our Main Street program, and there really [01:14:12] isn't any activity there that I can tell. [01:14:15] The way people live is different. [01:14:17] They make appointments by Internet searches now more, whether it's a wedding or coming [01:14:24] into town. [01:14:26] I think that the reason that I didn't second the motion is just because I want to make [01:14:34] sure that we're in a dialogue with them. [01:14:36] You know, the last time this came up, there was some public comment back, oh, we really, [01:14:41] you know, are using it, we're active. [01:14:45] We want to encourage them to be active, and they were listed in the Main Street as an [01:14:49] important, you know, element of getting our county behind us. [01:14:55] I'm hopeful that we have a straightforward and honest discussion with them, too, not [01:14:59] just saying, well, let's... [01:15:00] or money, and then tell you goodbye. [01:15:03] I'm not even opposed to trying to help them in any way. [01:15:06] They built the building on city land. [01:15:09] It certainly has long since amortized its cost. [01:15:11] It doesn't have any real intrinsic value [01:15:14] as a structure, much other than for its limited use. [01:15:21] But it's disappointing that an organization whose mission is [01:15:26] to help develop the economy would be looking internally [01:15:31] to preserving their good deal and not being cooperative. [01:15:36] So I'm hoping that we'll hear as time goes. [01:15:39] I mean, in the next few weeks, we're [01:15:40] going to see some designs of what might go there. [01:15:43] But obviously, that would take a year or longer to get in place. [01:15:48] I would like to have a more open discussion. [01:15:51] And maybe you have, and maybe you can reply to that. [01:15:54] But just for the point, you hate to say [01:15:59] that you have a better use for something, [01:16:01] and that turned you into being seen [01:16:05] as being opposed by an organization [01:16:07] that we have helped for so many years. [01:16:11] I should have likely introduced, as part of my comments, [01:16:17] that we are on a month-by-month lease [01:16:19] with the Chamber of Commerce at the current time. [01:16:23] Thank you. [01:16:25] I can't help but think that there are better [01:16:28] uses for that parcel, and probably better places [01:16:31] for the Chamber to be located. [01:16:34] But we do need to get them caught up. [01:16:37] Let's not let this run out any higher than it is. [01:16:43] Further discussion? [01:16:45] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:16:49] Aye. [01:16:49] Opposed, like sign. [01:16:51] Motion passes.
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