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1. 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
2. 2

   Pledge of Allegiance

   Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence honoring servicemen and women.

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   [00:00:20] We have a quorum, so I would ask everybody to please stand, join me in the Pledge of [00:00:21] Allegiance, and remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and [00:00:25] 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

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   Moment of Silence

   The council observed a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

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   [00:00:33] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:00:46] Thank you.

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4. 4

   Approval of April 6, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes of the April 6, 2021 regular meeting by voice vote.

   • motion:Motion to approve the April 6, 2021 regular meeting minutes. (passed)

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   [00:00:47] You may be seated. [00:00:48] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the April 6th meeting minutes. [00:00:56] Motion to approve. [00:00:57] Second. [00:00:58] Any discussion? [00:00:59] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:02] Aye. [00:01:03] Opposed, like-signed. [00:01:04] The motion passes. [00:01:07] Next is the administration of the oath of office to our newly elected council members. [00:01:11] I'm going to turn this over to the City Clerk. [00:01:13] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:01:14] If I could ask Councilman Altman to meet me down at the podium, please. [00:01:26] Raise your right hand. [00:01:33] I, Peter Altman. [00:01:40] I, Peter Altman. [00:01:41] A citizen of the state of Florida. [00:01:43] A citizen of the state of Florida. [00:01:45] And the United States of America.

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   Administration of Oath of Office to Newly-Elected Council Members

   The City Clerk administered the oath of office to three newly-elected council members: Matt Murphy, Ike Peters, and one other (likely the first sworn in). Photos were taken following the swearing-in ceremony.

   👤Bernie👤Ike Peters👤Matt Murphy👤Nene Peters#Oath of Office

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   [00:01:47] And of the United States of America. [00:01:49] And a full-time resident of the city of New Port Richey. [00:01:51] And a full-time resident of the city of New Port Richey. [00:01:55] And being an officer. [00:01:57] And being an officer. [00:01:58] Of the city of New Port Richey. [00:01:59] Of the city of New Port Richey. [00:02:01] And a recipient of public funds as such officer. [00:02:04] And a recipient of public funds as such officer. [00:02:06] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:02:08] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:02:11] That I will support the constitution and the laws of the United States. [00:02:12] That I will support the constitution and the laws of the United States. [00:02:19] And the constitution and laws of the state of Florida. [00:02:23] I further swear or affirm. [00:02:25] I further swear or affirm. [00:02:26] That I will in all respects. [00:02:29] That I will in all respects. [00:02:30] Observe the provisions of the charter and ordinances of the city of New Port Richey. [00:02:36] Observe the provisions of the charter and ordinances of the city of New Port Richey. [00:02:40] And will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of council member. [00:02:44] And will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of council member. [00:02:49] Of said city to the best of my ability. [00:02:51] Of said city to the best of my ability. [00:02:54] And I just need you to switch your seat. [00:03:02] Congratulations. [00:03:03] Thank you. [00:03:13] If Councilman Murphy would join me down at the podium. [00:03:22] Let me ask you. [00:03:40] Raise your right hand. [00:03:42] I, Matt Murphy. [00:03:43] I, Matt Murphy. [00:03:44] A citizen of the state of Florida. [00:03:46] A citizen of the state of Florida. [00:03:48] And of the United States of America. [00:03:49] And of the United States of America. [00:03:51] And a full-time resident of the city of New Port Richey. [00:03:53] And a full-time resident of the city of New Port Richey. [00:03:56] And being an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:03:58] And being an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:04:00] And a recipient of public funds as such a officer. [00:04:03] And a recipient of public funds as such a officer. [00:04:06] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:04:08] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:04:10] That I will support the constitution and laws of the United States. [00:04:13] That I will support the constitution and the laws of the United States. [00:04:16] And the constitution and laws of the State of Florida. [00:04:19] And the constitution and laws of the State of Florida. [00:04:21] I further swear or affirm. [00:04:23] I further swear or affirm. [00:04:25] That I will in all respects. [00:04:27] That I will in all respects. [00:04:28] Observe the provisions of the charter and ordinances of the city of New Port Richey. [00:04:33] Observe the provisions of the charter and ordinances of the city of New Port Richey. [00:04:36] And will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of councilmember. [00:04:41] And will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of councilmember. [00:04:44] Of said city to the best of my ability. [00:04:46] Of said city to the best of my ability. [00:04:59] And finally, if Councilman Peters would join me at the podium. [00:05:14] If he would raise your right hand. [00:05:17] I am Ike Peters. [00:05:18] I am Ike Peters. [00:05:19] As citizen of the State of Florida. [00:05:21] As citizen of the State of Florida. [00:05:22] And of the United States of America. [00:05:24] And of the United States of America. [00:05:26] And a full-time resident of the city of New Port Richey. [00:05:29] And a full-time resident of the city of New Port Richey. [00:05:31] And being an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:05:35] And being an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:05:38] And a recipient of public funds as such officer. [00:05:42] And a recipient of public funds as such officer. [00:05:44] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the constitution and laws of the United States. [00:05:49] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the constitution and laws of the United States. [00:05:52] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the constitution and laws of the United States. [00:05:56] That I will support the, that I will support the constitutional laws of the United States. [00:06:01] And the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida. [00:06:04] And the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida. [00:06:06] I further swear or affirm. [00:06:08] I further swear or affirm. [00:06:09] That I will in all respect. [00:06:11] That I will in all respect. [00:06:12] Observe the provisions of the charter and ordinances of the City of New Port Richey. [00:06:17] Observe the provisions of the charter and ordinances of the City of New Port Richey. [00:06:20] And I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Council Member. [00:06:24] And I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Council Member. [00:06:28] Of said city to the best of my ability. [00:06:30] Of said city to the best of my ability. [00:06:34] Applause [00:06:42] Before the clerk takes her seat and Bernie goes back to her seat. [00:06:46] Can we get some photos? [00:06:49] With the newly elected council people and the clerk out front. [00:07:00] Come over here. [00:07:03] Come over here. [00:07:20] Nobody here. [00:07:23] Violent. [00:07:30] We all are. [00:07:33] All right, thank you. [00:07:34] And then I see that we have Nene Peters in attendance, [00:07:40] so perhaps the clerk and Nene and Mr. Peters as well for one photo. [00:07:47] All right. [00:07:59] Thank you. [00:08:10] Congratulations to all three of you. [00:08:12] Thank you, Mayor. [00:08:14] The next item on the agenda is the appointment of a Deputy Mayor.

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   Appointment of Deputy Mayor

   approved

   Council nominated and re-elected Chopper Davis as Deputy Mayor by unanimous voice vote.

   • motion:Nominate Chopper Davis as Deputy Mayor. (passed)

   👤Chopper Davis

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   [00:08:17] Do we have any nominations? [00:08:19] I'll nominate Chopper Davis. [00:08:22] Next. [00:08:24] We have a motion and a second. [00:08:26] Discussion? [00:08:32] Okay, in that case, all those in favor signify by saying aye. [00:08:35] Aye. [00:08:36] Opposed, like sign. [00:08:38] Congratulations on being re-elected Deputy Mayor. [00:08:43] Next item is Fox Pop. [00:08:44] These are for items that are not on tonight's agenda. [00:08:47] And I will let our Deputy Mayor run this one.

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7. 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 9:03
8. 8.a

   Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

   approvedon consent

   The consent agenda, including purchases/payments for City Council approval, was moved and approved by voice vote without discussion.

   • motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)

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   [00:20:57] Next is the consent agenda. [00:20:58] Move for approval. [00:21:01] Discussion? [00:21:03] All those in favor, please start by saying aye. [00:21:05] Aye. [00:21:06] Opposed, like sign.

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9. 9.a

   Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2227: Amendments to Chpt. 15 LDC RE: Graffiti

   approved

   Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2021-2227, amending Chapter 15 of the Land Development Code regarding graffiti. The amendments define 'completely obscure,' streamline notice and removal procedures, and authorize the city to remove graffiti and bill the property owner if not abated. The ordinance was approved after one public comment.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2021-2227

   • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2021-2227 amending Chapter 15 of the LDC regarding graffiti on second reading. (passed)

   📍6140 Indiana Avenue🏢Lowe's👤Brian👤Chris Linneman👤Mr. Murphy👤Mr. Ullman👤Ms. Manchin#Chapter 15 Land Development Code#Ordinance 2021-2227#Sections 15.01.00, 15.01.01, 15.01.02

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   [00:21:08] Motion passes. [00:21:09] Next, public reading ordinance 2021-2227. [00:21:14] This is ordinance number 2021-2227, [00:21:17] an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:21:19] amending sections 15.01.00, 15.01.01, [00:21:23] and 15.01.02 of chapter 15 of the land development code [00:21:29] pertaining to graffiti, [00:21:30] providing for a definition of completely obscure, [00:21:33] providing for removal of graffiti by the city, [00:21:35] providing for severability, [00:21:36] providing for conflicts, [00:21:38] providing for codification, [00:21:39] and providing an effective date. [00:21:42] Ms. Manchin. [00:21:44] As the city attorney indicated, [00:21:46] this is the second reading of the amendments [00:21:50] to chapter 15 on graffiti. [00:21:52] Graffiti is, without question, [00:21:54] a sign of blight and detours [00:21:56] positive economic development growth. [00:21:59] The removal of graffiti is best achieved [00:22:03] through an effective ordinance. [00:22:06] In recent times, [00:22:07] there has been some experience with graffiti [00:22:11] and the city's current ordinance [00:22:13] has been found to be overly cumbersome [00:22:17] to deal with our graffiti [00:22:22] in specific respect to required notices, [00:22:27] time periods, and legislative hearings. [00:22:31] The new ordinance, as was presented to you [00:22:36] at your last meeting, [00:22:39] short-formed some of the process. [00:22:44] Graffiti is prohibited. [00:22:49] The ordinance officer is provided a time period [00:22:52] in which they advise a property owner [00:22:56] that the graffiti must be removed [00:22:59] completely from the property [00:23:02] to include that it must be obscured. [00:23:05] And if it is not tended to appropriately [00:23:09] within the timeframe prescribed, [00:23:13] then the city has the option [00:23:15] to address it on its own accord [00:23:21] and the property owner would be billed [00:23:24] for services provided in order [00:23:28] to abate the nuisance. [00:23:32] And we are asking that you consider [00:23:35] conducting your second and final reading [00:23:38] and approving the ordinance as submitted. [00:23:41] This is a public reading, [00:23:43] public comment area on this particular ordinance. [00:23:47] If anyone wishes to address council on this, [00:23:53] give us your name and address for the record, please. [00:23:57] Chris Linneman, 6140 Indiana Avenue. [00:24:03] I think and I hope that the verbiage in this code [00:24:08] clearly states what graffiti is [00:24:11] and what graffiti is not. [00:24:13] When I first purchased my home on Indiana, [00:24:19] I got a code violation for graffiti [00:24:22] and it was simply spray paint on the side of my steps. [00:24:26] I planned on painting my entire house regardless, [00:24:31] but I was forced by the code enforcement officer [00:24:34] at that time to go to Lowe's [00:24:37] and try to match some paint to the existing paint. [00:24:40] So I think, I haven't read the code. [00:24:43] I don't even know what the code currently says, [00:24:45] but it was spray paint. [00:24:47] You know, and I mean, there was nothing legible about it. [00:24:50] It wasn't gang graffiti or, I mean, [00:24:53] no words, no letters, nothing, no symbols. [00:24:56] It was just over spray of a like spray paint, so. [00:25:00] Thank you. [00:25:01] That's it, thanks. [00:25:02] Anyone else? [00:25:05] Seeing no one else come forward, bring it back to council. [00:25:08] Move we approve. [00:25:09] Second, the maker. [00:25:12] Yeah, I like the fact that anytime we can simplify [00:25:15] and speed things along with city government is a good thing. [00:25:20] Second. [00:25:21] Nothing more. [00:25:22] Mr. Murphy. [00:25:23] Oh, I'm good, thank you. [00:25:25] Okay, Mr. Ullman. [00:25:27] No, sir. [00:25:33] I have nothing. [00:25:36] Brian, when you're looking at this, [00:25:38] find out why all of a sudden it's trying to [00:25:41] make me dial phone numbers when I click on stuff and notice. [00:25:46] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, [00:25:48] please signify by saying aye. [00:25:50] Aye. [00:25:51] Opposed, like sign. [00:25:53] Motion passes.

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10. 9.b

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    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-2229: Amendments to Land Development Review Board Membership

    approved

    Council adopted on second reading Ordinance 2021-2229, amending Section 3.06.02 of the Land Development Code to remove the requirement that vacancies on the Land Development Review Board be filled from the alternate pool. Staff explained the change gives Council flexibility to appoint the most qualified candidates, and the LDRB recommended approval on a 3-1 vote.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2021-2229

    • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2021-2229 amending LDRB membership requirements on second reading. (passed)

    👤Allen👤Ms. Manns👤Murphy👤Peters#LDRB March 18th meeting 3-1 recommendation#Land Development Code#Land Development Review Board#Ordinance 2021-2229#Section 3.06.02

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    [00:25:54] Next is second reading ordinance 2021-2229. [00:25:58] This is ordinance number 2021-2229, [00:26:01] an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:26:03] amending section 3.06.02 of chapter three [00:26:06] of the land development code pertaining to membership [00:26:08] in the land development review board, [00:26:10] providing for removal of the requirement [00:26:12] to appoint alternate members to fill vacancies [00:26:14] in regular memberships, providing for severability, [00:26:16] providing for conflicts, providing for codification, [00:26:19] and providing an effective date. [00:26:22] Ms. Manns. [00:26:23] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:26:25] The land development review board [00:26:27] consists of seven members, [00:26:31] and there are additionally two alternate positions [00:26:37] for the board. [00:26:38] A quorum consists of four members. [00:26:42] The land development review board principally [00:26:45] is responsible for offering advisory opinions to you [00:26:50] involving the development of land in the city, [00:26:54] and that includes preparations of amendments [00:26:58] to the land development code, the comprehensive plan, [00:27:02] variances, and things of that type. [00:27:07] The citizen-based board is best balanced [00:27:13] when represented by professionals in fields [00:27:19] such as real estate attorneys, engineers, city planners, [00:27:26] architects, and realtors. [00:27:29] Those disciplines seem to balance well [00:27:33] for the respective work that they do on the board. [00:27:39] From time to time, we do have a vacancy [00:27:43] which presents itself on the development review board. [00:27:48] The custom has been to select among the alternates [00:27:58] for an appointment to the board. [00:28:01] We, though, in general, have been suffering some [00:28:07] in respect to garnering a lot of interest [00:28:11] in our boards and commissions in recent times, [00:28:16] and we don't have, currently, I can tell you, [00:28:20] we don't even have a full host of alternates [00:28:28] in those positions. [00:28:30] The land development review board [00:28:32] is also a little bit different than any board [00:28:37] or commission in the city in that you are required [00:28:41] to appoint from the alternate pool, [00:28:45] so you're somewhat limited in who you may choose [00:28:51] to fill that seat, which may, in turn, [00:28:55] limit you from selecting the most qualified candidates. [00:28:59] So the purpose of this proposed amendment [00:29:02] is to eliminate the requirement that you must fill [00:29:05] the vacancy from among the alternate positions, [00:29:09] and that is the change that has been made to the ordinance. [00:29:12] And the land development review board [00:29:15] considered this change, and they recommended, [00:29:20] in favor, on a three-to-one vote [00:29:23] at their March 18th meeting, in favor of the change. [00:29:30] Thank you. [00:29:31] This is a public hearing, we'll open it up [00:29:33] for public comment. [00:29:36] Seeing nobody come forward, I'll bring it back to council. [00:29:39] Move for approval. [00:29:40] Second. [00:29:41] To the maker. [00:29:42] Yeah, I just want to say, in the eight years [00:29:44] that I've been on council, we've depended a lot [00:29:47] on that board to give us a direction, [00:29:49] because there is professionals in that board, [00:29:52] much so than a lot of the other boards, [00:29:54] so I'm totally in favor of us trying to find professionals [00:29:58] that we need to help. [00:30:00] that we don't have up here in the professions that Ms. Mann's mentioned. [00:30:07] So that's why I'm in favor of it. [00:30:11] So for the same reasons, I'm in favor of it. [00:30:15] You know, I just look at this and it's amazing that we have seven members and two alternates. [00:30:18] That's nine and there was quorums only of four. [00:30:21] I'm thinking, golly, we have that much trouble getting the people there. [00:30:23] So you guys have heard me talk already before. [00:30:26] I really want us to try to lift our boards, our advisory boards up a little bit and give [00:30:31] those people some, you know, give them some serious responsibilities and respect so that [00:30:38] we have an abundance of people trying to serve the city in those respects. [00:30:41] So I think this is one way that we can, you know, we have someone qualified, we'll be [00:30:47] able to select them and so I'm in support of the motion. [00:30:51] Mr. Murphy? [00:30:53] Yeah, along with the other councilman here, we need to be able to pick the best person [00:30:57] for the job the board does and we shouldn't have their hands tied when they're selecting [00:31:03] someone just because they are an alternate. [00:31:06] Mr. Allen? [00:31:08] I just thank Councilman Peters for making this a priority from the beginning of his [00:31:15] time here to get our boards filled and I would concur with the ordinance and go further [00:31:25] to say that I would love to see applicants that allows us to select versus folks that [00:31:36] are presented to us either through within the board structures themselves. [00:31:41] I think this is, these committees and boards are for the service of providing us support [00:31:48] in our decisions and advice and recommendations. [00:31:52] So I appreciate your elevating this issue and I, for one, will try to recruit and send [00:32:02] some names. [00:32:03] I would like to see multiple names for us to choose from when the time comes to fill [00:32:07] a board versus just, you know, trying to fill them in with anyone who, and it's no [00:32:15] disrespect to folks who want to serve because I think it's commendable, but I do think that [00:32:21] there's an element of importance that doesn't seem to be getting through to the general [00:32:27] public on our need for that, for full and robust boards, especially we have so much

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11. 10.a

    Consideration of Appointments to Intergovernmental Committees

    approved

    Council appointed members to intergovernmental committees, keeping the same allocations as the prior year. A motion to maintain existing memberships, including Deputy Mayor Davis as alternate for the Pasco MPO, passed unanimously.

    • motion:Motion to keep the same allocation of intergovernmental committee memberships, including Deputy Mayor Davis as alternate for the Pasco MPO. (passed)

    👤Davis#League of Florida Cities#Pasco MPO#Tampa Bay Water

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    [00:32:33] stuff coming before us here in the future. [00:32:36] Thank you very much. [00:32:37] I would be in concurrence with the comments that the rest of you have had, so I won't [00:32:41] repeat them. [00:32:42] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:32:46] Aye. [00:32:47] Opposed, like sign. [00:32:49] Motion passes. [00:32:50] Next is consideration appointments to the intergovernmental committees. [00:32:54] Since we've had no change in personnel up here, I think maybe the easiest way to start [00:32:59] this, does anybody want off of whatever they're on at the moment? [00:33:03] I'd like to stay on the board that I'm in. [00:33:05] I've been doing it for quite a few years. [00:33:07] I'll move to keep the same allocation of memberships. [00:33:15] I'm happy with the League of Florida Cities. [00:33:17] I was also going to express that there's an alternate for the Pasco MPO, and I had an [00:33:26] interest in that. [00:33:27] I don't know, do we have an alternate selected on that, or did... [00:33:30] I'd never... [00:33:31] That's what I'm aware of. [00:33:32] Yeah, I'm not aware of it either. [00:33:34] I would have no problem with you being the alternate on the MPO. [00:33:37] Actually, Mr. Mayor... [00:33:38] You want an alternate of the Tampa Bay Water, too? [00:33:41] He's asking if there was a position for it. [00:33:44] I believe that required an alternate, or it asked to be an alternate on that, right? [00:33:48] Yeah. [00:33:49] Correct. [00:33:50] So... [00:33:51] Mr. Mayor, if I may? [00:33:52] Last year, Deputy Mayor Davis was designated the alternate for MPO. [00:33:56] I didn't even know that. [00:33:59] Take care of that. [00:34:00] Yep. [00:34:01] Was there a second to the motion? [00:34:03] Yeah, I'll second it. [00:34:04] Well, including the alternate as part of it? [00:34:07] Right. [00:34:08] Thank you. [00:34:09] And that would be my motion. [00:34:10] And second. [00:34:11] Very good. [00:34:12] Any discussion? [00:34:13] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:34:15] Aye. [00:34:16] Aye. [00:34:17] Opposed, like sign. [00:34:18] Motion passes. [00:34:20] Next is the Hacienda Hotel Easement and Use Agreement. [00:34:23] Ms. Mance? [00:34:25] Okay. [00:34:30] Mr. Mayor, members of the Council, the Hacienda Hotel Florida Corporation, which is the corporation [00:34:41] that the city entered into an agreement with for the purchase of the Hacienda Hotel property, [00:34:52] has indicated an interest to utilize some property on the west side of the property [00:35:04] for purposes of stormwater infrastructure and allow for a driveway delivery system. [00:35:12] And the best way to accommodate that is through an additional easement and extending the driveway

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12. 10.b

    Hacienda Hotel Easement and Use Agreement

    approved

    Council approved an easement and revocable use/license agreement with Hacienda Hotel Florida Corporation. The easement (856 sq ft, slightly smaller than the prior 860 sq ft easement from 2002) covers the dumpster enclosure on the west side, and the revocable license allows construction of a patio and patron seating on the north side, both on Sims Park property. Both areas must remain open to the public, consistent with Ordinance 1.

    • motion:Motion to approve the Hacienda Hotel easement and revocable use agreement. (passed)

    📍Hacienda Hotel📍Sims Park🏢Hacienda Hotel Florida Corporation👤Charles Rudd👤Debbie Manns👤Murphy👤Sims#CRA budget#Grand Boulevard license agreement#Ordinance 1#Sims Park easement (2002)

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    [00:35:21] and the location of the dumpster enclosure and the dumpster. [00:35:28] And we have given you some drawing which shows that. [00:35:33] But the best way for me to describe that is to tell you that it currently spans along [00:35:40] the asphalt that currently exists on the west side of the building. [00:35:49] It is actually part of Sims Park, but it looks like it's part of the Hacienda. [00:35:55] And it's always served as part of the Hacienda. [00:35:59] And it needs to be maintained for purposes of service delivery to the Hacienda. [00:36:08] The other element to this is the Hacienda Hotel Florida Corporation wishes to construct [00:36:17] a patio and seating for patrons on the north side of the property. [00:36:24] In order to accommodate that, they need a special use agreement. [00:36:30] And that use agreement was put at your places today along with the drafted agreement both [00:36:40] completed by the city attorney of an easement agreement. [00:36:49] And that too, although you can't specifically tell by the drawing, is not in the current [00:36:59] greenway of Sims Park. [00:37:02] It is the asphalt part of the Hacienda Hotel on the north side of the property. [00:37:11] Actually, part of the Hacienda is now on Sims Park property. [00:37:20] And our patio will be out there. [00:37:22] And we gave you a copy of the drawing in general terms of what it will look like when constructed. [00:37:31] But the city attorney was good enough to give us full landscape control on the improvements [00:37:40] that will be implemented in that area once we go to design and construction for that. [00:37:51] And Charles Rudd, the economic development director, has been very involved in the discussions [00:38:00] for this. [00:38:01] And if I've forgotten something, he'll chime in. [00:38:06] And if you have questions, one of the two of us are prepared to field that for you tonight. [00:38:12] Thank you. [00:38:13] Open it up for any public comment. [00:38:16] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:38:19] I just have one question. [00:38:21] Is this at all, this is for the attorney actually, is there any conflict here with the whole [00:38:27] Ordinance 1 or whatever it's called with Sims Park and the Sims family? [00:38:32] Well, I'll tell you, the easement has existed since 2002 in some form or configuration. [00:38:38] If you look at that drawing, the prior easement is shown in that drawing that's at your place [00:38:43] is in the blue etched area. [00:38:46] And the new easement will be in the green. [00:38:48] If you also look, you'll see that the prior easement was 860 square feet. [00:38:53] The new easement's going to be 856 square feet. [00:38:55] So it's actually going to be smaller than an easement that was placed there back in 2002. [00:39:01] The agreement provides that it still has to be open to the public, has to be available [00:39:07] to the public, and the public has to have access to that area. [00:39:10] But they need that access, which has gone with this hotel. [00:39:14] I'm not concerned so much about the west side. [00:39:16] I'm concerned about the north side. [00:39:18] Well, that's going to be a license. [00:39:21] That's going to be a revocable license. [00:39:23] So unlike the easement, which will give them the right to access on that side of their [00:39:28] building into perpetuity, that use agreement can be canceled at any time by City Council. [00:39:33] So it's an operational type of agreement, much like our street cafes and our sidewalk cafes. [00:39:41] But still, back to my question, it has to do with Ordinance 1 with the Sims. [00:39:47] Wouldn't this be similar to the license agreement that the citizens along Grand Boulevard have? [00:39:53] They have a license used to access the river, even though that park area there is... [00:39:58] Now, there's an Ordinance 1... [00:40:00] And that's part of it. [00:40:02] That's part of the Sims property, right? [00:40:04] And they have a license agreement there. [00:40:07] I think this is... [00:40:08] Again, these two items were contemplated in the original purchase of this particular building. [00:40:15] The use agreement gives you more flexibility to terminate it or to reduce it anytime in the future. [00:40:22] The easement gives you less flexibility in that regard. [00:40:27] Both of these agreements require these areas to be open to the public. [00:40:31] So the public is not kept out of Sims Park, and it's in keeping with the spirit of Ordinance 1 [00:40:37] and with the park being a public park. [00:40:39] That's what I want to hear. [00:40:40] So that's really what it comes down to. [00:40:43] If for any reason these items were determined... [00:40:47] He decides to erect a fence or something, then we've got a problem. [00:40:50] He's got to keep it open. [00:40:51] It's got to be open to the public. [00:40:52] And with the ability to terminate the use agreement on short notice, [00:40:56] you can force his hand to do whatever you need him to do to make sure that that's accessible to the public. [00:41:03] That's what I needed to hear. [00:41:04] Thank you. [00:41:05] I move approval. [00:41:06] We have a motion. [00:41:07] Second. [00:41:08] To the maker. [00:41:09] Yeah. [00:41:10] I mean, the spirit is the key word that we finally got out of the attorney after much prouding there. [00:41:16] But, you know, he's got to be careful what he says when you pin him down to a legal opinion. [00:41:20] But the bottom line is this is an enhancement to our city. [00:41:24] That's why we did what we did. [00:41:26] This is for economic development purposes. [00:41:29] And I think that Mr. Sims would be very proud to see the old city [00:41:34] and all the old names that he'd hang around with on our sidewalks and the work that's being done. [00:41:41] To those who worry about anyone making money, I think it would be up to them to challenge it. [00:41:51] I don't know who would object. [00:41:55] I know one person. [00:41:58] Anyhow, I'm for it. [00:42:00] Mr. Murphy, I believe you have a second. [00:42:02] Yeah, no. [00:42:03] Fine with it. [00:42:04] As long as the city ultimately has control over what happens, then I'm fine with that. [00:42:10] Chopper? [00:42:11] My question got answered. [00:42:12] Thank you. [00:42:13] The only question I have, Ms. Banz, you talked about the city had control of the landscape [00:42:19] in that area. [00:42:20] So is that going to be our expense or Hacienda's expense to install it, number one? [00:42:28] And number two, about the maintenance of that in that area? [00:42:33] The Hacienda Hotel Florida Corporation will be responsible for the embellishment on their property. [00:42:42] Any amenity that is programmed into Sims Park proper will be the responsibility of the city. [00:42:51] We do have some money in our current CRA budget program for that. [00:42:58] We have not, though, completed our design work for any improvements that may be contemplated [00:43:05] for that space. [00:43:06] The idea, though, is we will be removing the fencing and there will be a natural transition [00:43:13] from the hotel into the park space. [00:43:21] We will be presenting the drawings to you, though, before we go forward with any of the plans. [00:43:29] Any other questions? [00:43:32] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:43:35] Aye. [00:43:36] Aye. [00:43:37] Aye. [00:43:38] Opposed, like sign. [00:43:39] Motion passes.

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13. 10.c

    2019/2020 Nebraska Ave. Parking Lot Improvements Project - Change Order/Work Change Directive No. 1

    approved

    Council approved Change Order/Work Change Directive No. 1 for the Nebraska Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project, adding up to $90,000 (12.5% increase) to the original $721,942.50 contract to expedite completion from 180 days to 120 days from the notice to proceed. Staff explained the need to expedite due to anticipated post-pandemic demand and the Hacienda Hotel opening; alternate parking was discussed for the upcoming Chasco Fiesta Car Show.

    • motion:Move for approval of the Change Order/Work Change Directive No. 1 for the Nebraska Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project (not to exceed $90,000). (passed)

    📍6448 River Road📍Gloria Swanson parking lot📍Nebraska Avenue parking lot, from Lafayette Street to Grand Boulevard📍Sims Park north parking lot🏢Community Congregation Church🏢FDOT District 7🏢Hacienda Hotel🏢Verizon🏢West Pasco Press👤Al Renato👤Grady Pridgen👤Joe DeLuca👤Mr. Alton👤Mr. Peters👤Ms. Banz👤Robert Rivera#2019/2020 Nebraska Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project#Capital Improvement Program#Change Order/Work Change Directive No. 1#Chasco Fiesta Car Show (May 29)#Main Street conference (July)

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    [00:43:40] Next is the 2019-2020 Nebraska Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project Change Order Work [00:43:48] Change Directive number one. [00:43:49] Ms. Banz. [00:43:50] I'm going to introduce this item to you just briefly and then I'm going to turn it over [00:43:54] to Mr. Rivera because he's done the lion's share of work on this change order. [00:44:02] The project, as it was originally bid, provided for a six-month time frame in which for the [00:44:10] project to be implemented. [00:44:13] The project is the Nebraska Avenue parking lot, which spans basically from Lafayette [00:44:27] Street to Grand Boulevard and it really is one of our principal parking areas in the [00:44:34] city as such. [00:44:36] We were sensitive to the disruption to the business community and the inconvenience to [00:44:41] the public, so we were looking for an expedited schedule. [00:44:45] In that respect, Mr. Rivera started working with the contractor and I'll allow you to [00:44:52] take it from there. [00:44:53] Robert. [00:44:54] Well, thank you. [00:44:55] I appreciate that. [00:44:56] After you all approved and awarded. [00:45:00] The contract we went ahead and sat down with the contractor. [00:45:04] We understood that for several reasons, the project needed to be expedited. [00:45:09] With the pandemic coming to a closure, more people getting vaccinated, [00:45:13] we knew that the utilization of the parking lot with the surrounding businesses would increase. [00:45:18] The Hacienda Hotel getting ready to open up would also increase that demand. [00:45:24] So we looked at our contract. [00:45:26] The contract allows us to go ahead and approach the contractor and try to negotiate and [00:45:32] work out something through a change order, which is a dollar amount, and [00:45:37] then a work order directive, which calls out those guidelines, which the contractor has to follow. [00:45:43] And then finally, it has to be approved by the city council. [00:45:48] And so we ended up going with the contractor, talking with them. [00:45:53] He presented some of his items that he had as far as increased costs with overtime. [00:45:59] He indicated that he wanted to work 20, or not 24, 7, but 7 days a week. [00:46:06] The original bid was submitted that he wanted to perform a lot of the work himself. [00:46:14] By trying to expedite the contract, he was going to reach out to subcontractors [00:46:20] to get additional workforce in there. [00:46:24] He also came in with some different options as far as the original contract called out for [00:46:31] sub-base work for the parking lots, because we have two different grades at their existing elevations right now. [00:46:38] So we've got to make that one grade for both parking lots. [00:46:43] We had called for full depth reclamation, which meant we were going to utilize the materials that we had there on site. [00:46:50] But, of course, that takes additional time. [00:46:53] Contractor came back and said, hey, we can haul that stuff away. [00:46:58] It's going to cost you more money, but we'll come in with crushed concrete to be able to do the sub-base. [00:47:05] And we'll shave some additional time off as well, but that will also inflate the cost. [00:47:12] We ended up reaching out to FDOT. [00:47:17] District 7 was in favor after we talked with them about everything that we had done with the contractor. [00:47:23] We attached in your packet where you have what they call an incentive bonus that they do with a lot of their projects. [00:47:30] Wanted to express to you that it is a common practice through government agencies, FDOT. [00:47:39] And then we reached out to the engineer of record and talked with him and [00:47:42] had him review everything with the project. [00:47:46] And he's attached a recommendation letter to you as well. [00:47:52] As we stated, the change order is for an amount not to exceed $90,000. [00:47:58] It's a 12.5 increase from your original bid. [00:48:03] So the original bid was $721,942.50. [00:48:09] So if we add the do not exceed amount, your total would be $811,942.50, [00:48:16] which is still $30,000 less than the next lowest bidder. [00:48:24] Or almost $60,000 lower than the highest bid. [00:48:29] And of course, both of those two bids are still on the 180 day time frame. [00:48:35] The contractor has indicated that when he does start, [00:48:41] he's going to be doing his scheduling to try to complete the project in 90 days, not the 120. [00:48:47] But what he wants to do is give himself some leeway just in case he needs it. [00:48:53] And so some of the items that we added in the change order [00:48:58] work directive is it's 120 days from the notice to proceed. [00:49:05] And so he has to get a substantial completion executed. [00:49:10] And the definition of the substantial completion in our contract basically is that [00:49:15] the parking lot has to be open for the owner, [00:49:19] which is the city, to utilize it for its intended purposes. [00:49:23] And so in this case, what we've told him is you can get your substantial completion. [00:49:29] If the parking lot is open, you still might be working on some punch list items. [00:49:33] But all of your deliverables have to be completed in that time frame. [00:49:38] We've moved up the $1,000 liquidated damages from the 180 to 120 days. [00:49:45] So he still has to comply with that reduced time frame. [00:49:49] We've also taken and agreed on the sub-based quantities for [00:49:54] the crushed concrete to be changed so that we can increase that time. [00:49:58] As well as we've also removed a couple of the items like the fire line installation, [00:50:05] which city crews will be doing, as well as the taking and [00:50:10] reducing thermoplastic to traffic paint striping to where we can [00:50:16] try to reduce the cost and reduce the change order amount once the project is completed. [00:50:22] So the funds that we do have are identified and [00:50:26] allocated in our current capital improvement program in the amount of $1 million. [00:50:33] So not only are we still under the two bids that have the 180 time frame, [00:50:40] we're also still under the dollar amount that was budgeted at our CIP. [00:50:45] So with that, we would recommend to you approval of this change order work. [00:50:49] Thank you. [00:50:51] Open up for public comment. [00:51:01] Al Renato, 6448 River Road. [00:51:04] Not sure when the project is going to start, but the Chasco Fiesta Car Show on May 29th, [00:51:10] we plan on using that parking lot for the majority of our cars. [00:51:13] Is that going to happen? [00:51:15] We will be in construction if this change order is approved. [00:51:19] You'll be in construction? [00:51:20] Well, either way, we'll be in construction whether this change order is approved or not. [00:51:26] Okay. [00:51:27] Sounds like you may be expanding out to some other spots. [00:51:29] Some other spots. [00:51:31] I'll start looking tomorrow. [00:51:32] You in that respect. [00:51:34] We've got a couple of ideas that we have for some parking lots a little further out. [00:51:41] We've made arrangements with Grady Pridgen to use his property, [00:51:46] and he's given us permission to remove a couple of trees and to provide parking there. [00:51:52] And then we may be working with either the First Congregation Church, is it, Mayor? [00:52:01] Community Congregation. [00:52:01] Community Congregation Church for their parking lot, [00:52:05] or using the north parking lot at Sims Park for additional parking. [00:52:14] I'll start looking around and see how we can join it all together then. [00:52:16] You run a shuttle or something on the weekend. [00:52:20] It's not where the cars are going to park themselves, the classic cars. [00:52:24] They will park it in there. [00:52:26] So they'll be on Grand Boulevard, Nebraska, Missouri, [00:52:29] but that parking lot was going to house about 45 to 50 of them. [00:52:33] So I'll have to find another place. [00:52:35] Go to Luca's parking lot, because his portion of the parking lot isn't included. [00:52:40] So that's an option. [00:52:41] All right. [00:52:42] I'll start looking tomorrow. [00:52:44] We'll help you. [00:52:44] Thank you. [00:52:46] Anyone else? [00:52:49] Seeing no one coming forward, I'll bring it back to council. [00:52:53] Move for approval. [00:52:54] Second. [00:52:55] To the maker. [00:52:57] With the parking garage and parking on two different sides of the Verizon building, [00:53:05] soon in this parking lot, we're going to be known for our parking lot spaces [00:53:09] and all freshly new paved parking spots. [00:53:12] No, I'm looking forward to it, especially when we have events. [00:53:15] And just the same as when bringing a car show or a bike show, [00:53:20] or even Chasco Fiesta, we're going to have a lot of room for the people [00:53:23] to come join us. [00:53:25] The second. [00:53:27] Do we have a start date, what it would be, actually? [00:53:30] Yes. [00:53:31] Is it the 7th, was it? [00:53:33] The 10th. [00:53:34] Of May? [00:53:35] Yes. [00:53:37] OK. [00:53:38] So. [00:53:39] Mr. Alton? [00:53:42] So it might understand that 120 days has not started. [00:53:46] I thought you said that started during the, once the contract was approved, [00:53:51] the original contract was approved. [00:53:53] It starts on the issuance of the notice to proceed date. [00:53:57] It was always that way. [00:53:59] Yes, sir. [00:54:00] And we've never given them a notice to proceed? [00:54:03] We typically will give a notice to proceed once we have the contract signed [00:54:07] and all the paperwork is put together. [00:54:09] And that didn't happen until last week. [00:54:15] Well, it's disappointing. [00:54:18] To me, the disruption that it causes for the few new spaces, [00:54:21] I know it's nice to have new pretty parking spaces. [00:54:24] And I went along with this contract initially. [00:54:27] So there's no turning back. [00:54:29] But remind me how much of the existing parking lot, which [00:54:35] is paved and curbed and landscaped, is going to be taken away? [00:54:39] You say, are they going to be working on the parking lot that currently exists [00:54:45] with curb and angled parking behind the social? [00:54:52] Or doesn't it start, like, at Bank Street and go on? [00:54:55] Where does this parking lot begin to get disrupted? [00:54:59] The parking lot is going to be worked on all at one time. [00:55:05] May 10th, they're going to show up. [00:55:07] Oh, the location. [00:55:08] I'm not asking. [00:55:08] The limits are going to be right behind Joe DeLuca's. [00:55:11] Do you know where his property is? [00:55:13] The existing parking lot that's already there is coming out? [00:55:16] We're going to take out the city's existing parking lot as well as the county's. [00:55:20] Wow. [00:55:22] Up behind Joe DeLuca's. [00:55:23] I mean, those parking spaces are perfectly fine. [00:55:27] I guess if we're adding a few spaces, the amount of spaces and the cost [00:55:31] that we could get for the parking where the old West Pasco Press was that's [00:55:36] available for us to get, a substantial number of parking spaces. [00:55:41] So I'm the big advocate for capital improvements. [00:55:48] All I can say is with all these parking lots we're fixing up, [00:55:51] let's please make sure that when we have economic development projects [00:55:55] that we can get the support to do them. [00:55:57] Because it's a lot of money to pay to redo something that's [00:56:04] curbed, angled parking, functional. [00:56:10] We looked at that other triangle that's behind the Pritchard property before. [00:56:16] This redesigning and paying a million dollars for parking to earn 20 or 30 [00:56:21] spaces is 20 or 30 spaces we're probably going to need. [00:56:25] So I understand. [00:56:27] But I will vote for it. [00:56:33] But I just wanted to hope that next time that we get the chance to look at these [00:56:38] projects before you tell us that you've already gotten 20, 40, 60, [00:56:43] 80% done with your design. [00:56:47] Can I say one more thing? [00:56:48] I'm sorry. [00:56:51] I mean, timing is always everything. [00:56:52] But I mean, I know that coming up, I'm going to say August, September time [00:56:57] frame, we're going to start having more events and stuff in the city. [00:57:00] So we're going to need these spaces and need it done. [00:57:03] Unfortunately, at the car show it's going to mess that up a little bit. [00:57:07] We have a Main Street conference coming up in July also that's going to lead [00:57:11] into it. [00:57:12] It could be 200 or 300 people. [00:57:14] So I think we need to get it done sooner than later to make sure we're ready for [00:57:18] the fall. [00:57:19] Mr. Peters? [00:57:20] Yeah. [00:57:21] Yeah, I know we talked about the cost and so forth when we originally approved [00:57:27] the project. [00:57:28] You know, the only thing that came to mind here, I guess we're basically paying [00:57:33] about $1,500 a day to get this moved up 60 days quicker. [00:57:38] Right? [00:57:39] Is it $90,000 additional cost to us? [00:57:43] So 60 days and then 90,000, something like that. [00:57:49] So and I know that we had a difficult time with the Gloria Swanson parking lot and how [00:57:54] long it took and disruption of the businesses there and this would even provide disruption [00:58:00] for, you know, more patrons for more businesses than that originally. [00:58:04] That was a lot of it, was the park. [00:58:06] So I'm sure all those businesses will appreciate us doing it as quickly as possible. [00:58:10] The only thing I'm thinking is, and it's water under the bridge, but, you know, when [00:58:14] we bid these projects out, do we ask them then as far as give us alternative construction [00:58:21] time so that we can maybe on an initial bid determine are we willing to pay the extra [00:58:26] money to get it done at a quicker time rather than a change quarter. [00:58:30] And so that would be my only comment if we go forward. [00:58:33] That would be my suggestion on any future projects and let us decide how much we want [00:58:39] to pay up front to accelerate projects. [00:58:41] But I'm looking forward, like the rest of council members, to COVID getting behind us [00:58:46] and more people visiting the city and so I'm anxious to get it done. [00:58:51] So I'll support it. [00:58:53] We certainly can in response to your question and in particular we should, particularly [00:59:00] when it's a project of critical consequence like this one clearly is. [00:59:04] The Swanson lot worked out really well. [00:59:07] It added spaces and, you know, basically the same footprint. [00:59:14] The problem for anybody that had a business anywhere near there was that the contractor [00:59:22] occasionally showed up and did a little bit of work and it was maddening to see days and [00:59:28] days go by with nobody working on it and that was a complaint that I had and the business [00:59:35] owners that are in the vicinity of the Swanson lot had that it was just nobody was in a hurry. [00:59:44] And that's part of the reason for pushing to get this thing done. [00:59:47] The extra spaces are going to be critical. [00:59:52] But to get them done on a timely basis so they're ready when we need them is I think [00:59:58] going to be really important. [01:00:00] important. Any further discussion? I just want to say if we do end up [01:00:05] developing the virgin property, we'll be prepared [01:00:07] for the parking in that project, which is usually [01:00:11] a lot of times government repairs the problem after the problem [01:00:15] arises, and this time we're being prepared for it.

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14. 10.d

    Three Minute Report: Finance Department

    discussed

    Finance Director Crystal presented the city's annual budget preparation timeline, walking through the process from April through October 1st, including department workbooks, capital improvement program drafts, work sessions, trim notice/millage rate, CRA budget review, and public hearings. Councilman Allen requested an earlier discussion of CRA projects and a current-year budget amendment to deploy incoming American Relief Fund (ARPA) money rather than waiting until October 1st.

    • direction:Councilman Allen requested a council discussion and possible current-year budget amendment to allocate American Relief Fund money rather than waiting for the new fiscal year. (none)

    👤Allen👤Crystal👤Nathan#American Relief Fund Act / ARPA#CRA budget#Capital Improvement Program (CIP)#FY budget preparation calendar#Penny for Pasco#Trim notice / millage rate

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    [01:00:20] There's no further discussion. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:00:23] Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next we have a three-minute report from [01:00:28] the finance department. Mr. Mayor, if you'd permit me, before we [01:00:32] start with Crystal's three-minute report, Nathan's having a technical glitch with [01:00:36] the AV system. Can you just give me an opportunity to have him try to fix it? [01:00:39] In that case, we can... [01:00:58] ...for the next few months. That will cover the whole budgeting process. [01:01:18] There we go. Should be good. Perfect timing. [01:01:23] Like I said, we've already begun, and so this month we have financed...our finance [01:01:31] department has prepared a budget preparation manual and workbook [01:01:36] that has been provided to the departments. [01:01:41] The manual includes...it acts as a guidebook [01:01:44] to assist with...assist the department heads [01:01:48] through the process and provides deadlines and due dates. [01:01:51] The workbook itself is a spreadsheet that provides each department with [01:01:59] current amounts of revenues that's generated out of their department, [01:02:05] expenditures for their department, and it provides a three-year history of [01:02:09] those same categories so that they can propose... [01:02:14] prepare a proposed budget for the upcoming year. [01:02:18] Also this month, finance will meet with each department [01:02:22] to assist with any questions they may have completing that workbook. [01:02:29] Next month in May, about midway, I will receive...our finance will receive [01:02:36] the completed workbooks back from the departments, [01:02:39] and we will compile all of that data and prepare presentations for each [01:02:43] department that...so they can present their requests to [01:02:47] the city manager. So that's all done in May. [01:02:52] In June, by June 1st, we actually...the city receives the preliminary tax [01:02:57] taxable values from the county, and we use that information to [01:03:03] complete our draft of the capital improvement program, [01:03:06] and that's a combination of departments involved in that. [01:03:11] And then we also use that information to finalize our first draft of the [01:03:15] preliminary budget. [01:03:20] In July is when we get really busy. So by July 1st, we receive the final [01:03:26] taxable values from the county. The following week, the first meeting in [01:03:32] July, we will present to city council the [01:03:35] preliminary budget, and then we will have two work sessions [01:03:40] at the end of the month. One to review the first draft of the capital [01:03:44] improvement program, and then the second is to begin our [01:03:47] review of the departmental budgets. That...we felt that this year we would add [01:03:53] an additional work session to go over the [01:03:56] capital projects. I know that's been a request, and so to accommodate, [01:04:00] we have a meeting early in July, and then a second one to go over any changes to [01:04:05] that capital improvement program in August. [01:04:10] So August 3rd, we will review remaining departmental budgets, [01:04:15] and then we will establish the trim notice and propose a millage rate to you [01:04:19] for approval, and then we will also have our first review of the CRA budget. [01:04:25] August 10th, we'll have that final work session to review the second draft of [01:04:29] the CIP. [01:04:33] In September, we will conduct our first public hearing [01:04:37] to adopt the tentative budget and approve the special assessments. [01:04:43] September 23rd is when we will have our board approve, [01:04:46] our CRA board approve the budget, and have our second public hearing to [01:04:51] finalize the operating budget and capital improvement program. And then [01:04:55] finally, we'll distribute out the adopted budget so that we can begin [01:04:59] using October 1st. So that was a very short synopsis of [01:05:05] what will take place over the next few months, [01:05:08] but July, when I present the preliminary budget to you, I'll go over [01:05:13] this again, and it will provide more detail to you. [01:05:16] Very good. Any questions? [01:05:19] Mr. Allen? Yes. [01:05:24] The first time that the CRA budget appears in your [01:05:28] time frame is in August. It would be my request, now we're [01:05:34] starting to have CRA meetings monthly, that we begin to discuss [01:05:40] the, you know, the projects and the objectives there. So [01:05:44] capital improvement budget has the department's capital improvements, fire [01:05:48] trucks, police trucks, building improvements, city facility, but [01:05:52] there are also, and I know we're having a discussion [01:05:55] soon, so thank you for the Penny for Pasco discussion coming up. [01:05:58] Those are the discussions that I want to have with my colleagues, [01:06:02] because there are many opportunities, and [01:06:08] we've talked before about projects that the CRA might want to do. So I'm a city [01:06:13] councilman today, I'll be a CRA director in the next [01:06:17] meeting, so I'll try to have that conversation then. [01:06:20] But I'm aware that what you've outlined is going to show our [01:06:27] departments how much money they've spent this year [01:06:30] and how much money's been in, so that they can prepare [01:06:32] and move forward. So my real request is that we have a meeting for a [01:06:39] budget amendment, because we have, or should be in receipt [01:06:44] soon, of the American relief funds, some of [01:06:48] which can be used to help to backfill shortcomings that [01:06:54] you've had because you've had to cut back. So [01:06:57] we've had a city that's cut back its spending, [01:07:01] and we're sending out details of what we spent [01:07:04] in order to help us inform us on what our budget might be next year. [01:07:08] So I would like to see the year-to-date that we have, [01:07:13] considering the austerity, which was smart [01:07:16] to not do certain things and to spend carefully, [01:07:20] so that the city council could also act in amending this year's budget [01:07:24] for any changes that we might be able to make. For [01:07:28] example, we've been told Public Works has been low on maintenance staff [01:07:32] for some time, and so I don't want to just be up here complaining, [01:07:36] I want to be up here saying, okay, you need more resources, [01:07:39] then let's get more resources. You know, you've suggested to us that [01:07:44] payroll changes could be applied, you know, soon, [01:07:51] and I know there's even been a little bit of follow-up on minimum wage and [01:07:54] whether there, if there's any adjustments need to be [01:07:57] made to that, but you know, we've got so much work ahead of us, [01:08:01] and there's so many projects that are on the table. [01:08:04] I would like to consider amending this current year's budget [01:08:08] with the knowledge that we've been given funds to help us to further along the [01:08:12] economic recovery, so if we wait till October 1st to [01:08:17] implement anything from the American Relief Fund [01:08:21] Act, I think that I would like to see on [01:08:24] the council, I don't know about my colleagues, but I'd like to see a [01:08:27] discussion about that, and I'm sure that's on your your plans, [01:08:31] but I think it would help to inform the departments [01:08:35] when we could have a discussion about some priorities in the current year, [01:08:40] and I know this is a very legal process that you've outlined and important, and [01:08:45] thank you for it, but we do have budget amendment [01:08:48] opportunity in the current year, and we got a lot of money coming in we [01:08:52] weren't expecting, we didn't plan for, and we don't want to spend it on our [01:08:56] operational costs, but there may be some elements of the budget that got held [01:09:01] back that we could talk about, so I'd like to [01:09:04] be involved in the conversation. I don't know about my colleagues, but [01:09:09] that's not something for me to want to be waiting till July or August to

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