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1. 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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   Pledge of Allegiance

   Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.

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   [00:00:22] Thank you. [00:00:23] I'd like to ask you all to please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. [00:00:24] Remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home [00:00:27] and abroad. [00:00:28] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for [00:00:34] 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 a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women at home and abroad.

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   [00:00:23] I'd like to ask you all to please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. [00:00:24] Remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home [00:00:27] and abroad. [00:00:28] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for [00:00:34] which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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   Approval of December 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes from the December 21, 2021 regular meeting without discussion.

   • motion:Motion to approve the December 21, 2021 regular meeting minutes. (passed)

   👤Ms. Manz

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   [00:00:46] Thank you. [00:00:47] You may be seated. [00:00:48] I want to thank that young lady in the pink in the front row. [00:00:52] Yeah, we probably should have had her leading the whole process. [00:00:55] She should have led us tonight. [00:00:57] Thank you. [00:00:58] How old are you, young lady? [00:00:59] Six. [00:01:00] Six. [00:01:01] Six. [00:01:02] Thank you very much. [00:01:05] Next item is the approval of the December 21st regular meeting minutes. [00:01:09] Move for approval. [00:01:10] Second. [00:01:11] Any discussion? [00:01:12] Hearing none. [00:01:13] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:16] Aye. [00:01:17] Aye. [00:01:18] Opposed, like sign. [00:01:19] Motion passes. [00:01:20] Ms. Manz, next item.

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   Introduction of New Police Officers

   Police Chief Bogart introduced seven new police officers hired since October to the City Council. The officers had already been sworn in months earlier; this was a ceremonial introduction.

   👤Chief Bogart👤Damian Kaczynski👤Jared Fredrickson👤John Parker👤Jose Barrios-Colazo👤Joseph Martirana👤Judy👤Timothy Dowd

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   [00:01:25] Thank you, Mr. Mayor. [00:01:26] The next item on the agenda, I will be deferring to the police chief, as it is his honor to [00:01:34] introduce seven new members of the police department staff. [00:01:40] He has in attendance with him several senior members of the staff to demonstrate their [00:01:45] support for our new officers. [00:01:49] Chief Bogart, could you do me the honors? [00:01:52] I don't want to steal your thunder. [00:01:53] I know how sensitive you get about that. [00:01:57] Thank you. [00:01:58] Thank you for giving us an opportunity to introduce our new officers to you. [00:02:03] Obviously, this last year has been a rough one because of COVID and other staffing shortages [00:02:14] for me and our department. [00:02:16] We haven't been bringing the officers forward for you to meet them. [00:02:20] I think it's important for them to know who they're working for. [00:02:23] It's not just the citizens, but they take a lot of direction from council. [00:02:29] With that, I'd like to introduce the ones that have been brought on board since October [00:02:37] of this last year. [00:02:39] With that, I'm going to ask them all to come down. [00:02:45] Gentlemen. [00:02:48] Obviously, this is a little more of a process or a ceremony, and I'm not doing that because [00:02:52] of the numbers involved. [00:02:55] What I would like to do, though, is to introduce, starting from this direction, the first officer. [00:03:04] The first officer is Timothy Dowd, Jared Fredrickson, Joseph Martirana, Damian Kaczynski, and the [00:03:18] next officer is my own staff made me say this, Peter Parker, I mean, no, John Parker. [00:03:25] It's not Spider-Man. [00:03:28] I got promised a lunch if I would do that. [00:03:31] Then, Jose Barrios-Colazo. [00:03:36] All of these officers, we're thrilled to have them on board our department. [00:03:39] They have been thoroughly vetted. [00:03:41] Judy has already sworn them in, actually, several months ago. [00:03:46] This is just an opportunity for you to see them and them to see you. [00:03:50] With that, I'd like to ask everybody to join me in welcoming these people. [00:03:57] Come on. [00:04:04] With that. [00:04:05] Thank you very much. [00:04:06] I'd like to welcome all of you to the staff. [00:04:08] I regret that I haven't had the opportunity to be introduced to you individually. [00:04:13] I've seen many of you in action, though, and I'd like to take this time to thank your family [00:04:19] members for being in attendance this evening and for sharing your talent with the city. [00:04:29] I know that it's a big commitment for them to allow you to serve in this capacity. [00:04:37] I'm sure very proud of you as we are to have you on the force. [00:04:40] Thank you very much. [00:04:41] Thank you. [00:04:42] Thank you. [00:04:43] The chief gets a lunch out of this deal, so if you ever see him in the future with a sign [00:04:47] that says, we'll work for food, understand it started here. [00:04:52] I think, though, that we should turn around and bring your partners down and get a picture [00:04:56] because we have our marketing manager here. [00:04:59] Come on down, ladies and gentlemen. [00:05:03] We have other officers, and then we'll have a... [00:05:06] We'll get out of your way. [00:05:16] Let's just cluster here right in front. [00:05:20] He's huge. [00:05:21] I know. [00:05:22] I'll stand next to him. [00:05:30] He is big. [00:05:32] Thank you. [00:05:48] Thank you, everyone, for coming. [00:05:50] Thank you. [00:05:51] Thank you. [00:05:53] Hi. [00:06:01] I'm in the pyramid. [00:06:05] No free plastic cones today.

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   Proclamation - National Hot Tea Month

   approved

   Mayor Rob Marlowe read a proclamation declaring January 2022 National Hot Tea Month and January 12, 2022 National Hot Tea Day in New Port Richey, recognizing The White Heron Tea & Gifts and its Driftwood Tea Company brand. Owner Kelly Hackman accepted the proclamation, noting the tearoom's upcoming 6-year anniversary and her invitation to speak at the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas.

   • motion:Proclaim January 2022 as National Hot Tea Month and January 12, 2022 as National Hot Tea Day in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)

   🏢Driftwood Tea Company🏢The White Heron Tea and Gifts👤Kelly Hackman👤Manns👤Myers👤Rob Marlowe#Downtown New Port Richey apricot black tea#Hacienda hibiscus white tea#Meighan Theater curtain call rooibos#National Hot Tea Day#National Hot Tea Month#Sims Park essential lemon green tea#World Tea Expo

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   [00:06:13] Next, I would like to ask Ms. Kelly Hackman to meet me at the podium. [00:06:22] Thank you. [00:06:34] National Craft Beer Month? [00:06:35] Oh, that's the one for your husband. [00:06:38] Okay. [00:06:42] This is a proclamation of the city of New Port Richey. [00:06:45] Whereas the legend of the discovery of tea dates back to 2700 B.C., [00:06:50] when then-Chinese Emperor Shen Nung, [00:06:53] botanical and medicinal herbologist known as the Divine Healer, [00:06:58] was boiling water and leaves from a wild tree fell into the boiling water. [00:07:04] The tree was camellia sinensis. [00:07:07] The water was flavorful and provided energy. [00:07:10] And whereas tea was originally consumed for its medicinal purposes, [00:07:14] today it's been shown to provide many health benefits, [00:07:17] including reducing stress and anxiety, lowering blood pressure and sugar levels, [00:07:23] having anti-inflammatory properties, relieving arthritis, [00:07:26] helping to prevent Alzheimer's, [00:07:28] and has been shown to promote anti-cancer fighting properties. [00:07:32] And whereas today tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, [00:07:37] the largest tea producers worldwide are China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. [00:07:44] In 2018, global tea production amounted to an estimated 5.8 million metric tons. [00:07:51] In 2020, the annual tea consumption was 289 billion liters. [00:07:57] That's 7.6 billion gallons. [00:08:01] And whereas it is estimated that nearly 80% of people drink tea at home, [00:08:10] which equates to roughly 159 million people in the United States drinking tea every single day, [00:08:18] providing that tea has become an essential part of people's lives. [00:08:23] And whereas the White Heron Tea and Gifts, [00:08:27] an award-winning tearoom located in historic downtown New Port Richey, [00:08:31] and their award-winning tea brand, Driftwood Tea Company, [00:08:35] have developed a unique connection of teas focusing on New Port Richey, [00:08:39] which includes Hacienda, hibiscus white tea, [00:08:42] Sims Park, that's essential lemon green tea, [00:08:46] downtown New Port Richey, and apricot black tea, [00:08:50] and the Megan Theater curtain call, Ruby Boss? [00:08:54] Roy Boss. [00:08:55] Roy Boss, okay. [00:08:56] Now, therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, [00:08:59] hereby proclaim the month of January 2022 National Hot Tea Month, [00:09:04] and January 12, 2022, is the National Hot Tea Day in the City of New Port Richey, [00:09:09] and I encourage all residents of our community to visit the White Tea Heron Tea and Gifts [00:09:15] to enjoy their delicious selection of teas [00:09:18] and to learn more about the wonderful health benefits of this internationally enjoyed beverage. [00:09:23] And the reason I was stumbling on this is 289 billion liters is not 7.6 billion gallons. [00:09:31] Not even close. [00:09:32] It's way more than that. [00:09:33] Somebody slipped a decimal point, I think, but we'll leave it at that. [00:09:38] And if you'd like to say a few words, Kelly? [00:09:43] Thank you, Mayor, Council, City Manager Manns, and City Clerk Myers, for this proclamation. [00:09:50] Tea, when I opened the tea room six years ago in New Port Richey, [00:09:53] everybody thought I was crazy and thought, how in the world would tea work? [00:09:57] But knowing that the commodity is such a tremendous part of our international community, [00:10:03] we had a lot of faith that it would be successful, and it has. [00:10:07] In six days we will actually celebrate our six-year anniversary of our very first tea party here in downtown New Port Richey, [00:10:13] and we're very excited about that. [00:10:16] As the proclamation states, we do have a release of a limited edition private label teas [00:10:23] that are coming in the collection that are designated just to New Port Richey, [00:10:26] and we're very excited about that because when people come to town they'll be able to take that piece home with them, [00:10:30] enjoy drinking it, but also remember their time here in New Port Richey, which is very important to us. [00:10:35] And finally, I'm excited to announce that both my husband and I have been asked to be featured speakers at this year's World Tea Expo in Las Vegas, [00:10:43] learning and teaching other tea industry professionals around the world how we can incorporate tea not just as a beverage, [00:10:50] but in the food and beverage industry internationally. [00:10:54] And so we're very excited to represent New Port Richey, the Tampa Bay area, and the state of Florida as speakers at that convention in March. [00:11:01] And so thank you so much. [00:11:02] We hope you'll come down and have tea, and we look forward to seeing you at the tea room. [00:11:06] Thank you. [00:11:07] Thank you. [00:11:08] Congratulations. [00:11:13] Thank you, Sally. [00:11:14] Mr. Mayor, the way that guy discovered the tea, I wonder if he was related to Sir Isaac Newton. [00:11:20] I'm thinking an apple fell on his head, and then he fell into the tea thing. [00:11:27] I started to ask if Chopper remembered the event, but then I thought better of it. [00:11:32] I know more about Cody Brewery. [00:11:38] And we all remember when that opened. [00:11:42] Next item on the agenda is Vox Pop for items not listed on the agenda or listed on the consent agenda.

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7. 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 11:47
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   Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - October 2021

   approvedon consent

   Consent agenda containing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from October 2021 was approved without items being pulled.

   • vote:Approve the consent agenda including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes for October 2021. (passed)

   👤Mike#Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - October 2021

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   [00:14:26] Anyone else? [00:14:29] Seeing no one else come forward, we'll close FOXPOP, go to the consent agenda. [00:14:36] Any items need to be pulled? [00:14:38] Mike, anything? [00:14:41] No, sir. [00:14:42] No, Mayor. [00:14:43] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:14:47] Aye. [00:14:48] Opposed? [00:14:49] Aye. [00:14:50] Opposed? [00:14:51] Like sign. [00:14:52] Motion passes.

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9. 8.b

   Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - November 2021

   approvedon consent

   Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from November 2021 were approved as part of the consent agenda with no items pulled.

   • vote:Approve the consent agenda including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board November 2021 minutes. (passed)

   #Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - November 2021

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   [00:14:26] Anyone else? [00:14:29] Seeing no one else come forward, we'll close FOXPOP, go to the consent agenda. [00:14:36] Any items need to be pulled? [00:14:38] Mike, anything? [00:14:41] No, sir. [00:14:42] No, Mayor. [00:14:43] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:14:47] Aye. [00:14:48] Opposed? [00:14:49] Aye. [00:14:50] Opposed? [00:14:51] Like sign. [00:14:52] Motion passes.

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10. 8.c

    Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes - October 2021

    approvedon consent

    Item was approved as part of the consent agenda with no items pulled and no discussion.

    • vote:Approve the consent agenda, including the October 2021 Cultural Affairs Committee meeting minutes. (passed)

    👤Mike#Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes - October 2021

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    [00:14:26] Anyone else? [00:14:29] Seeing no one else come forward, we'll close FOXPOP, go to the consent agenda. [00:14:36] Any items need to be pulled? [00:14:38] Mike, anything? [00:14:41] No, sir. [00:14:42] No, Mayor. [00:14:43] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:14:47] Aye. [00:14:48] Opposed? [00:14:49] Aye. [00:14:50] Opposed? [00:14:51] Like sign. [00:14:52] Motion passes.

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11. 8.d

    Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

    approvedon consent

    Consent agenda was approved without any items pulled for separate discussion.

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

    👤Mike

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    [00:14:26] Anyone else? [00:14:29] Seeing no one else come forward, we'll close FOXPOP, go to the consent agenda. [00:14:36] Any items need to be pulled? [00:14:38] Mike, anything? [00:14:41] No, sir. [00:14:42] No, Mayor. [00:14:43] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:14:47] Aye. [00:14:48] Opposed? [00:14:49] Aye. [00:14:50] Opposed? [00:14:51] Like sign. [00:14:52] Motion passes.

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12. 9.a

    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-2253 RE: Property Exchange w/Pasco County

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    Council passed first reading of Ordinance 2022-2253 authorizing a property exchange with Pasco County: the city conveys Pine Hill Park (9.93 acres at 6220 Pine Hill Road, appraised at $1,140,000) to the county in exchange for county-owned property at 5640 Main Street (southeast corner of Main and Bank, appraised at $1,050,000), treated as an even exchange. The agreement includes an extended occupancy provision allowing the Department of Health to remain in the Bank Street building rent-free for up to 24 months, with $1,500/month rent thereafter. Council members expressed support, citing downtown redevelopment potential and the county's improved maintenance of the ball fields.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2022-2253

    • motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2022-2253 authorizing the property exchange with Pasco County. (passed)

    📍5640 Main Street📍6220 Pine Hill Road🏢Department of Health🏢Pasco County🏢Richie Elementary🏢WGUL Radio👤Chopper👤George👤Mr. Murphy👤Mr. Peters#CDBG#Extended Occupancy Agreement#Ordinance 2022-2253#Pine Hill Park

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    [00:14:53] This is a public reading of Ordinance 2022-2253. [00:15:00] 2022 2253 an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey Florida providing for the exchange of surplus city property with Pasco County [00:15:07] providing for the acquisition from the county of the property generally located at 5640 Main Street as [00:15:13] Legally described herein providing for the conveyance to the county of the Pine Hill Park property generally located at 6220 Pine Hill Road [00:15:21] As legally described herein providing authorization to the city manager to execute all documents in accordance herewith and providing for an effective date [00:15:30] Certainly, mr. Mayor members of the City Council as [00:15:34] indicated by the city attorney the purpose of this agenda item is to seek your [00:15:42] approval on a property transfer and it relates specifically to [00:15:48] Pine Hill Park and two residential lots [00:15:51] That are located [00:15:54] Immediately across the street from the park and that property is currently owned by the city [00:16:01] the [00:16:02] And it consists of nine point nine three acres of property and it's recently been appraised for one million [00:16:10] $140,000 the property for which we would like to exchange the [00:16:16] exchange [00:16:17] Is owned by Pasco County it is located on the southeast corner of Main Street and Bank [00:16:25] It it consists of two different properties [00:16:30] There is a two-story [00:16:33] Building located on one of the properties and [00:16:37] There is a parking lot located on the second piece of property [00:16:43] the [00:16:45] Property has been appraised at one million and fifty thousand dollars [00:16:50] The county is prepared to make improvements on the ball field property [00:16:56] But cannot do so until they are the owner of the property [00:17:01] there is [00:17:04] 90,000 [00:17:07] $90,000 difference in the two values of the the properties [00:17:13] In [00:17:15] That the the city's property is currently valued higher than that of the counties [00:17:23] It is valued [00:17:25] higher as a result of the methodology used to establish the value for the property [00:17:33] the [00:17:35] Value for the property was not determined based on the based on [00:17:40] The fact that it is zoned for recreational open space rather [00:17:46] It was known it was determined [00:17:49] based [00:17:51] Its economic use or its future potential economic use [00:17:56] which could be [00:17:58] Potentially residential which is the highest and best use for the property [00:18:04] if it had been [00:18:06] considered as [00:18:08] Recreational open space quite obviously the value for the property would have been much less [00:18:15] that being said [00:18:18] in discussions with the county they've agreed that [00:18:24] In lieu of their interest in the property in lieu of the good relationship that we share with the county [00:18:32] their interest in [00:18:36] Improving the property [00:18:39] they would consider it an even exchange and [00:18:45] We are recommending that [00:18:48] You accept [00:18:51] it as an even exchange under the terms as [00:18:56] outlined in [00:18:58] the attached [00:19:00] agreement to the agenda item [00:19:03] as well as the extended occupancy agreement [00:19:09] Which is also attached [00:19:12] To the agenda item the extended occupancy agreement [00:19:18] outlines the terms of the Department of Health's [00:19:22] occupancy in the building [00:19:24] Which calls out? [00:19:27] potentially [00:19:28] their use of space in the [00:19:33] Bank Street building [00:19:35] For a period of up to two years during which time they are [00:19:47] Their [00:19:48] Future space is being renovated to accommodate them [00:19:53] Their future space at this point has been under renovation for a six-month period of time [00:20:01] in [00:20:03] Recent conversations [00:20:06] My expectation is that it'll actually be [00:20:10] Probably a year from now before that space is prepared for them [00:20:15] And so it'll be much less than the two years that was originally stated in the agreement. That's before you this evening [00:20:24] Nonetheless [00:20:25] We have asked for a two-year period of time [00:20:30] There would not be a rent [00:20:34] Payable unless they exceeded the two-year period of time [00:20:42] As stated in the agreement and the payment per month would be [00:20:48] $1,500 per month if they were to exceed [00:20:51] The two-year period of time stated or the 24 months after the closing on the real estate [00:20:59] The city's been interested in this building for some time now. We believe that it's it's a vital piece of real estate [00:21:08] In respect to our [00:21:11] economic development [00:21:13] efforts in the downtown area [00:21:16] And we would like to play a hand in seeing to it that it is redeveloped appropriately [00:21:25] Therefore I'm asking for your authority [00:21:29] to enter into all [00:21:32] documents [00:21:34] related to the exchange of the real property [00:21:37] located at 5640 Main Street and [00:21:40] providing for the conveyance of our property located at 6220 Pine Hill Road as [00:21:47] well as [00:21:49] the two properties across the street from the northeast corner of [00:21:54] the park [00:21:56] And I'm prepared to respond any questions that you may have of me in that respect [00:22:04] Seeing no one come forward I'm gonna bring it back to council move for approval [00:22:09] I'll second to the maker. Yeah, I have a couple questions [00:22:13] First of all, I'm concerned about the maintenance of the building for the next year to two years [00:22:19] Is that going to be handled by us or by them Pasco County will retain the maintenance responsibilities for the building [00:22:28] During the term that they occupy the property. Is there any any kind of [00:22:33] inspection we're doing to this building any kind of thing that making sure that they do this during the period which we [00:22:40] Know said there's a gap in you know, where they're there why they're there. They're occupying the building. Yes, we will be [00:22:49] Monitoring the maintenance of the building as the property owner. Okay, I just I just um, [00:22:57] You know, I just you know, hey, we're on our way out [00:22:59] We don't have to do that anymore type attitude and I don't want that to happen [00:23:02] We have enjoyed a very cooperative relationship with them and they are responsible stewards of property, but we will [00:23:10] Work with them to make sure that appropriate stand. I don't want to walk into a bunch of problems when we take [00:23:16] Okay, and then the other thing I just want to say about the ball fields, you all know I'm an umpire and and [00:23:23] it's been a [00:23:25] Great asset to have the the county there at that ball field [00:23:29] Um, I'm just the maintenance of the of the fields that bring in just bring it in, you know clay [00:23:36] just you know the [00:23:39] Insect, you know in the [00:23:42] keep an eye on the grass and [00:23:44] In [00:23:45] Feeding it and all that kind of stuff [00:23:47] We could have never done that by ourselves in just one set of fields where they can buy large quantities [00:23:53] And so it's been a great partnership and and it's it's been great for the kids in the in the new poetry area [00:24:00] So I'm real happy with you know them taking over and they'll take it to another level [00:24:05] it's been I hate to say this but they've kind of had the guys that been working there kind of the guys on the way out [00:24:11] Weren't as strong as the younger guys there where they put in the larger fields like [00:24:16] Wesley Chapel or Land O'Lakes. Oh, so I'm real happy with with with the way that they've kept and maintained it [00:24:22] But I think it'll take it to another level when they own it [00:24:25] So I'm wrong and wrong supportive this as long as we keep an eye on the building downtown [00:24:30] Second yeah a few things on the [00:24:36] use of the building [00:24:38] For the Health Department, I [00:24:40] Don't believe they used a whole building [00:24:42] In fact, I remember meeting with George when he worked for the county and they had some of the housing and CDBG [00:24:50] offices up there [00:24:53] Those would just remain empty the city would have no [00:24:58] ability to [00:25:00] Use the portion that's not used by the Health Department or that would be a separate discussion. Yeah [00:25:06] Once we close on the building we can occupy [00:25:10] The any portion of the building that's unoccupied. Okay. Yeah, that's the question. Yes [00:25:17] that answers my question the only other comment made that with respect to the maintenance of the ball fields and I'm [00:25:25] Tread lightly on any [00:25:28] discussion of the differences in the quality of the fields and I think chopper made a good statement to that effect, but [00:25:36] we [00:25:37] Improved that parking lot before we took ownership of it. So [00:25:42] many things can happen if you want them to and but I'm happy to see that the that they will finally [00:25:48] put full force into the maintenance and [00:25:53] Of that field it served a lot of people in this county way back to the beginning of time [00:25:58] When they moved the single field from behind Ritchie Elementary [00:26:02] and [00:26:03] The Little League games used to be announced on WGUL radio. So things have changed over time [00:26:11] That field has a lot of memories [00:26:13] People who played Little League make friendships that they remember they keep for their whole life. It's an important social [00:26:21] interactive [00:26:23] teamwork training [00:26:24] Exercise for the youth and I'm happy to see that it's going to get improved [00:26:28] I'm glad that you made that point and I probably should have in my comments [00:26:33] Earlier but the parking lot was not improved at the time of the appraisal [00:26:46] Mr. Murphy [00:26:48] Yeah, I'll be talking about this for a long time. I'm looking forward to see [00:26:52] You know see what it develops into that corner. I think it's gonna make a big impact for our downtown [00:26:58] It's it's it's a prime spot and I was looking forward to see what it becomes [00:27:04] Very good. Mr. Peters [00:27:07] Thank You mayor [00:27:09] I'd like to [00:27:11] demand a [00:27:13] manager on putting this deal together I [00:27:16] Don't take lightly the city gave up ownership property real estate [00:27:21] We have for a small city and every that we have is valuable [00:27:26] But in this situation, I think the trade-off that will require an additional real estate [00:27:32] That we can control is [00:27:34] extremely important and I think it's a [00:27:39] Great deal. I spent a few hours sitting on those wooden benches watching my son play [00:27:44] over the years and and [00:27:46] We keep in mind that even though the city gives up ownership that part [00:27:51] All our residents and kids will have an opportunity to participate in sports there [00:27:56] So we may give ownership of but our students will still be able to utilize it. So [00:28:02] It'll be a good deal [00:28:05] I'm dating myself, but I remember the single field over by Richie a long time ago [00:28:13] No further discussion all those in favor, please signify by saying aye aye [00:28:20] Aye [00:28:23] Opposed like sign motion passes. I just have one question when we take possession of this property [00:28:29] Will we be charging the social for the screen? [00:28:43] Next item on the agenda is the request to purchase five in car stalker radar systems

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13. 10.a

    Request to Purchase Five In-Car Stalker Radar Systems

    approved

    Council approved a sole-source purchase of five Stalker 2x in-car radar systems and accessories from Applied Concepts of Richardson, Texas, for $9,677. Discussion referenced ongoing resident concerns about speeding raised during Bob Talks.

    • motion:Motion to approve the sole-source purchase of five Stalker 2x in-car radar systems and accessories from Applied Concepts for $9,677. (passed)

    📍base of the hill coming from Congress to North Bay Hospital on Indiana🏢Applied Concepts👤Mr. Murphy#Bob Talks#Harris mobile radios#Stalker 2x radar systems

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    [00:28:49] Yes, sir. Mr. Mayor. The request is to purchase the radar systems from Stalker 2x [00:28:58] And the accessories along with them from Applied Concepts [00:29:04] Applied Concepts is [00:29:07] Located out of Richardson, Texas. They are a sole authorized provider of [00:29:15] The Stalker 2x radar systems and they have and they're offering [00:29:22] to provide [00:29:24] these radar systems [00:29:27] for a cost of [00:29:32] $9,677 [00:29:33] we'd like to purchase them then as a [00:29:37] sole source [00:29:38] Justification and we provided the backup documentation to support that [00:29:43] And they'll be a source of revenue to the city [00:29:47] Thank you open up for public comment [00:29:50] Saying no one come forward or bring it back to council move for approval. Sorry to the maker. No second. No [00:29:57] Mr. Murphy, I'm good. Mr [00:30:00] So, you know, we've had much discussion over the past few months from various residents [00:30:11] during Bob Talks about speeding within the city, and I know that we've been in the process [00:30:17] of getting some of our officers certified and trained and using devices. [00:30:24] And I know from my ride-along experience, it's – if a patrol officer wants to check [00:30:30] for speeding, it won't take them more than four or five minutes to pick out a car. [00:30:34] But I think we need to keep in mind what we've heard from our citizens about for speeding [00:30:39] in the city, and hopefully these devices will come in utilization. [00:30:47] Thank you. [00:30:48] And Chief, I have already gotten a special request from one of the citizens that would [00:30:51] like you to set one of these up at the base of the hill coming from Congress to North [00:30:57] Bay Hospital on Indiana. [00:30:59] I'm sure. [00:31:01] So I promised I would relay that. [00:31:05] Thank you. [00:31:06] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:31:11] Aye. [00:31:12] Aye. [00:31:13] Aye. [00:31:14] Opposed, like sign. [00:31:15] Motion passes. [00:31:17] Next is a request to purchase 10 Harris mobile radios.

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14. 10.b

    Request to Purchase Ten Harris Mobile Radios

    approved

    Council approved the purchase of 10 Harris XG25M mobile radios and accessories from Harris Corporation, sourced through New Port Richey-based Williams Communications, for installation in police vehicles at a total cost of $34,350.90.

    • motion:Approve purchase of 10 Harris XG25M mobile radios and accessories for $34,350.90 for police vehicles. (passed)

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    [00:31:21] This equipment, Mr. Mayor, is also proprietary. [00:31:24] It is manufactured by Harris Corporation. [00:31:28] The specific request is to purchase 10 XG25M mobile radios and accessories from the Harris [00:31:38] Corporation for installation in our police vehicles. [00:31:43] The total cost associated with the purchase is $34,350.90. [00:31:52] They are a New Port Richey-based company, Williams Communications, and the police chief [00:31:59] is prepared to respond to any questions that you may have related to the purchase. [00:32:04] Very good. [00:32:07] Open it up for public comment. [00:32:10] Seeing none, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:32:12] Move for approval. [00:32:13] Second. [00:32:14] To the maker? [00:32:15] Second. [00:32:16] Mr. Murphy, you had the first second. [00:32:19] No, I'm good. [00:32:20] Mr. Peters, you had the second second. [00:32:23] I was actually first, but there's a delay, so that's okay. [00:32:28] No, I'm all for it. [00:32:30] Thank you. [00:32:31] All right. [00:32:32] Mr. Altman. [00:32:33] He's the third second. [00:32:35] I'm all in favor. [00:32:39] These online remote sessions have a horrible lag for anybody that hasn't been here when [00:32:48] we've been doing one in the past, and I have to remember to wait on the votes. [00:32:55] Otherwise, whoever is out there will sound like they're a no when they were a yes because [00:33:00] of the delay. [00:33:02] Yeah, I think this will be fine, too. [00:33:05] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying, [00:33:08] Aye. [00:33:09] Aye. [00:33:10] Aye. [00:33:11] Aye. [00:33:12] Opposed? [00:33:13] Like sign? [00:33:14] Motion passes. [00:33:15] Next, we'll go to communications. [00:33:18] Mr. Peters, you want to start us off here?

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16. 12Adjournment▶ 45:34