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1. 5

   Proclamation - Florida Loquat Day

   approved

   Mayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation declaring March 18, 2023 as Florida Loquat Day in New Port Richey, recognizing the 10th annual Florida Loquat Festival hosted by Ecology Florida at Francis Avenue Park. The proclamation recipient thanked council and described related events including a loquat beer release at Cody River Brewery and loquat tea from White Heron Tea Shop.

   📍Francis Avenue Park🏢Cody River Brewery🏢Ecology Florida🏢White Heron Tea Shop👤Kelly Hackman👤Rob Marlow👤Sharon Christian👤Tina Sweeten#10th annual Florida Loquat Festival#Florida Loquat Day

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   [00:01:00] And for the record, I have not killed either of the loquats in my front yard, and one of [00:01:20] them is actually bearing fruit, and I have had one, so delicious. [00:01:26] This is a proclamation of the City of New Port Richey, whereas the loquat tree is an [00:01:29] attractive tree that produces luscious fruit that is nutritious and delicious, and has [00:01:35] two seeds, by the way, in each one of them, as I discovered as I was eating it, and whereas [00:01:41] the loquat tree is a member of the rose family, kin to plums and pears, and not related to [00:01:47] the kumquat, a member of the citrus family, with which it should not be confused, and [00:01:52] whereas the loquat tree makes a valuable contribution to a local sustainable food system, [00:01:58] needing no fertilizer and little water to thrive, and being tolerant of the extremes [00:02:02] of Florida's winter cold and summer heat, and whereas a single loquat tree can produce [00:02:08] 100 pounds or more fruit in a given season, thank goodness mine is not yet, whereas Ecology [00:02:16] Florida will host the 10th annual Florida Loquat Festival in New Port Richey, an educational [00:02:22] event featuring freshly harvested, locally grown loquats, cottage industry preserves, [00:02:29] jams and jellies, pastries, and loquat saplings, and whereas due to the overwhelming popularity [00:02:37] of previous loquat festivals, with this festival being the only loquat festival in the United [00:02:42] States, and due to the commitment of Ecology Florida and the City of New Port Richey, the [00:02:48] 10th annual 2023 Florida Loquat Festival will occur on March 18th at Francis Avenue [00:02:53] Park with related events occurring during the preceding week. [00:02:57] Now therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim [00:03:01] March 18th, 2023 as Florida Loquat Day in the City of New Port Richey, and urge residents [00:03:07] of our community to participate in the 10th annual Florida Loquat Festival and discover [00:03:12] the great values of one of our tiniest fruits, and if you see the cookies, you can buy them [00:03:18] but don't eat them. [00:03:19] Just give them to me. [00:03:20] I'll take care of them for you. [00:03:22] If you'd like to say anything. [00:03:28] You presented me with a proclamation, so I'll present you with a poster for your business. [00:03:36] And if anyone else in the community has a business and would like a beautiful poster [00:03:40] to put up at your place of business, let me know, including our library and parks [00:03:45] and rec and many of the other places where we have some foot traffic, that would be wonderful. [00:03:49] I do want to thank the Mayor and the members of the City Council for your support over [00:03:56] the years, which has been wonderful, and we couldn't do it without you and City Manager [00:04:00] as well, without your strong support, obviously. [00:04:03] I'm going to ask Bartell, too, we have some flyers that we're going to distribute those [00:04:06] to everyone who's here that will tell about the event. [00:04:09] And I do want to note that at the event, as the Mayor said, we're going to have jellies, [00:04:13] jams, preserves, scones, low-quant scones, believe it or not. [00:04:18] And in the week leading up to the event, on the Wednesday of next week, a week from tomorrow, [00:04:24] on the 15th, will be the release of the low-quant beer at the Cody River Brewery. [00:04:31] So if you've never had low-quant beer before, this is the place to get it, probably the [00:04:35] only place in America where you can get low-quant beer. [00:04:37] So come on the 15th, and you can have some of the low-quant beer. [00:04:41] But this year also, we have low-quant tea that's being made by the White Heron Tea Shop, [00:04:47] and to the best of my knowledge, it's the only low-quant tea that's available in the [00:04:51] United States. [00:04:54] Kelly Hackman that makes the tea has had to order the tea in the past from Japan so she [00:05:00] can have it at her shop. [00:05:01] But this year, she discovered the formula that she can use our own local low-quant leaves [00:05:06] for it. [00:05:07] Try to say that fast, local low-quant leaves. [00:05:09] And she's making that, and she will have that available at the festival as well. [00:05:12] So I encourage everyone to join us at the festival on the 18th, come for the beer at [00:05:18] the brewery, and just enjoy this wonderful fruit. [00:05:20] Thank you all. [00:05:21] Would you like to ask Tina Sweeten and Sharon Christian to please join me at the podium?

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2. 6

   Proclamation - Red Cross Month

   approved

   Mayor Rob Marlow proclaimed March 2023 as Red Cross Month in the City of New Port Richey, recognizing the American Red Cross's humanitarian work including responding to 58 home fires in Pasco County since July 2022. Tina Sweeten, Executive Director of the Mid-Florida chapter, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Fire Department.

   • direction:Mayor proclaimed March 2023 as Red Cross Month in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)

   🏢American Red Cross👤Clarissa Harlow Barton👤Rob Marlow👤Tina Sweeten#Mid-Florida chapter of the American Red Cross#Red Cross Month

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   [00:05:51] Thank you. [00:06:02] Whereas Clarissa Harlow Barton is one of the most honored women in American history, Barton [00:06:07] risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers in the field during the Civil [00:06:11] War. [00:06:13] She founded the American Red Cross in 1881 at age 59 and led it for the next 23 years. [00:06:20] And whereas during American Red Cross month in March, we celebrate the humanitarian spirit [00:06:25] of New Port Richey, Florida, and reaffirm our commitment to help ensure no one faces [00:06:29] a crisis alone. [00:06:32] And whereas the American Red Cross provides help and hope in people's most difficult moments, [00:06:37] it is a humanitarian entity that provides approximately 45% of the nation's blood supply. [00:06:44] And whereas since July 1st, 2022, 45 Red Cross volunteers in New Port Richey have responded [00:06:50] to 58 home fires in Pasco County, six of these within the city limits of New Port Richey. [00:06:56] And whereas everyday Red Cross volunteers lend a hand to neighbors in need by providing [00:07:01] emergency shelter, food, and comfort for families displaced by home fires and other disasters, [00:07:08] as well as supporting military members, veterans, and their families. [00:07:12] And whereas the American Red Cross continues to provide support for families who are rebuilding, [00:07:17] relocating, and coping with the loss of life, home, and employment. [00:07:21] Now therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim [00:07:25] the month of March 2023 as Red Cross Month in the City of New Port Richey and encourage [00:07:31] all residents to reach out and support its humanitarian mission. [00:07:42] Thank you so much, Mayor Marlow. [00:07:50] My name is Tina Sweeten and I'm the Executive Director for the Mid-Florida chapter of the [00:07:54] American Red Cross. [00:07:55] We cover six counties, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus Lake, and Sumter County. [00:07:59] And I just want to say thank you to the Fire Department, to the Fire Chief who's here, [00:08:04] who partners with us to make sure that we are notified whenever there's a home fire [00:08:08] so that we can go out and provide services to families. [00:08:12] And just the plug for Red Cross, we're always looking for volunteers. [00:08:16] So if you'd like to volunteer, go to RedCross.org and we can get you hooked up. [00:08:20] So thanks. [00:08:21] Thank you very much.

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4. 8.a

   Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

   approvedon consent

   Council approved purchases/payments as presented under the consent-style approval item.

   • motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)

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   [00:12:48] Move for approval. [00:12:52] Second. [00:12:53] Any discussion? [00:12:55] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:12:59] Aye. [00:13:00] Aye. [00:13:01] Opposed? [00:13:02] Like sign. [00:13:03] Motion passes.

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5. 9.a

   First Reading, Ordinance 2023-2272: Parking Enforcement Specialists

   approved

   Council unanimously passed first reading of Ordinance 2023-2272, amending Chapter 23, Section 23-62(F) to authorize certified code enforcement officers to act as parking enforcement specialists, augmenting police capacity to enforce parking infractions. Councilmembers also discussed potentially adding a two- or three-hour parking limit on Main Street in the future.

   Ord. Ordinance 2023-2272

   • motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2023-2272 authorizing certified code enforcement officers to enforce parking infractions. (passed)

   📍Main Street👤Allen👤Chief Cochin👤Murphy#Chapter 23, Section 23-62(F)#Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission#Florida State Law 316.640#Ordinance 2023-2272

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   [00:13:04] Next is first reading of Ordinance 2023-2272. [00:13:08] This is Ordinance Number 2023-2272, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing [00:13:13] for amendment of Chapter 23, Section 23-62, Subsection F of the New Port Richey Code of [00:13:19] Ordinances pertaining to parking infraction enforcement, providing for enforcement of [00:13:24] parking violations by certified parking enforcement specialists, providing for conflict, severability, [00:13:29] and an effective date. [00:13:30] Thank you, Mr. Mayor, members of council. [00:13:34] As indicated by the City Attorney, the purpose of the agenda is to discuss our enforcement [00:13:43] of the parking ordinance. [00:13:47] Currently, only police officers are empowered to enforce parking infraction statutes within [00:13:55] the city limits. [00:13:57] Chief Cochin is recommending that we authorize the ordinance enforcement officers of the [00:14:10] city to additionally be empowered to enforce the parking infraction statutes within city [00:14:22] limits, and I'm going to allow him to tell you a little bit more about that. [00:14:26] Chief Cochin. [00:14:27] Thank you, City Manager. [00:14:28] Mayor, council members. [00:14:29] So, we're asking you to amend Chapter 23, Section 23-62F, and under State Law 316-640, [00:14:38] if our code enforcement officers have gone through the training, through the Criminal [00:14:41] Justice Standards and Training Commission, they can be certified as what we call parking [00:14:46] enforcement specialists. [00:14:47] So all of our code enforcement officers are certified under State Law, and this is a great [00:14:52] way for us to augment, and I use that word augment, the ability of patrol to address [00:14:57] parking infractions, which, as you know, are widespread through the state. [00:15:00] So, this will enable us to better get a handle on it, enable our code enforcement officers [00:15:04] to assist patrol in enforcing these infractions, and we ask that you approve this amendment. [00:15:11] Thank you. [00:15:12] Thank you. [00:15:13] Open up for public comment. [00:15:17] Seeing no one coming forward, bring it back to council. [00:15:19] Do we have any questions? [00:15:20] Or does somebody want to make a motion? [00:15:23] I move we approve. [00:15:24] I'll second. [00:15:25] To the maker. [00:15:26] Yeah, you know, there's a lot of larger cities that have parking enforcement specialists [00:15:34] as full-time positions. [00:15:35] I'm not sure we're at that point, but many hands make for light work, and so I think [00:15:41] it's a good idea. [00:15:42] Thank you. [00:15:43] To the second. [00:15:44] Utilize some of the people we already have there. [00:15:45] I think that's a great idea. [00:15:46] Mr. Allen. [00:15:47] No, I'll support the motion. [00:15:52] I would reiterate the request that I've made to my colleagues before that we look at Main [00:15:58] Street in particular with respect to many cities in trying to encourage walkability [00:16:05] and the ability for folks to pull over, put a two-hour limit on parking, and parking is [00:16:12] at a premium. [00:16:16] If you have a two-hour limit, it's done in many of the other cities. [00:16:22] Now that we have these additional powers or these additional manpower, it might be feasible [00:16:29] when it was not earlier. [00:16:31] Mr. Murphy. [00:16:32] I'll support it also, and yeah, I mean, we're getting a lot of new people in town and a [00:16:38] lot of support downtown, so we've got to make sure we keep them under control a little bit. [00:16:46] I'm supportive as well, to Mr. Allman's point. [00:16:48] I'm not sure two hours works, but three almost certainly does, and that may be a discussion [00:16:53] we want to have at some point in the future because the issue, for those of you who haven't [00:17:01] seen it, if we've got employees of the downtown businesses that take those parallel parking [00:17:11] spaces, they basically wind up taking them for the whole day, whereas if you're looking [00:17:17] to generate foot traffic to go into the various stores and shops and restaurants and all, [00:17:23] having those available for people that are coming to spend money is probably a good thing, [00:17:29] and truth be told, there is plenty of parking in and around the immediate downtown, and [00:17:36] so if the employees have to walk just a little bit, it's not the end of the world. [00:17:41] But that's a discussion probably for another time, but I do want to make the point that [00:17:45] I agree with you, that we probably ought to take a look at that. [00:17:49] Any further discussion? [00:17:51] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:17:54] Aye. [00:17:55] Opposed, like sign.

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6. 9.b

   First Reading, Ordinance No. 2023-2271: Amendments to Golf Cart Ordinance RE: Marine Parkway

   approved

   Council held first reading of Ordinance 2023-2271, amending the golf cart ordinance to allow golf carts on Marine Parkway (to Grand) and on Grand Boulevard (from Gulf Road to Ridgewood). The amendment supports the city's FDOT application for golf cart crossings at U.S. 19. Motion to approve passed unanimously by voice vote.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2023-2271

   • motion:Move approval of first reading of Ordinance 2023-2271 amending the golf cart ordinance to allow golf carts on Marine Parkway and Grand Boulevard. (passed)

   📍Congress📍Grand Boulevard📍Gulf Road📍Main Street📍Marine Parkway📍Ridgewood📍U.S. Highway 19🏢Florida Department of Transportation👤Chief Cochin👤Mr. Blanchard👤Mr. Murphy👤Stephen#FDOT golf cart crossing application at U.S. 19#Ordinance 2023-2271#Pinellas and Suncoast Trail#Section 23-205 of the Newport Richey Code of Ordinances

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   [00:17:58] Motion passes. [00:17:59] Next, first reading ordinance 2023-2271. [00:18:04] This is ordinance number 2023-2371, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, providing [00:18:11] for amendment of subsection A of section 23-205 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances [00:18:17] pertaining to areas of legal operation of golf carts, providing for the allowance of [00:18:21] golf carts on Marine Parkway and Grand Boulevard, providing for enforcement, providing for conflict, [00:18:26] severability, and an effective date. [00:18:28] Yes, ma'am. [00:18:29] This agenda item is related to the City's application to the Florida Department of Transportation [00:18:35] to approve or to consider, I should say, two golf cart crossings at U.S. Highway 19. [00:18:42] And it amends the existing golf cart ordinance to include two streets, which are currently [00:18:48] prohibited. [00:18:49] Chief Cochin, could you further introduce the agenda item? [00:18:53] Thank you, Mayor, Councilmembers. [00:18:55] So we're asking this ordinance to be amended to open up Marine Parkway all the way to Grand [00:19:02] and then to open up Grand from Gulf Road all the way down to Ridgewood. [00:19:08] This will also help us in the application with Florida Department of Transportation [00:19:12] because now you have those cross streets intersecting with 19 that have allowable use of golf carts. [00:19:18] So if we amend this ordinance, again, we will allow the operation of golf carts on Marine [00:19:23] Parkway to Grand and on Grand from Gulf Road to Ridgewood. [00:19:29] And this would mean that anyone coming from the west side of 19 would have a path to go [00:19:32] downtown. [00:19:34] And it's absolutely required for us to meet these criteria for FDOT to approve those crossings [00:19:39] at 19 at Marine Parkway and Gulf Drive. [00:19:42] Thank you. [00:19:43] Which Ridgewood? [00:19:44] Yeah, Ridgewood. [00:19:45] So you've got Gulf Road, Grand Boulevard that runs down to Ridgewood. [00:19:50] Ridgewood is just south of Marine Parkway. [00:19:54] That's our south limits. [00:19:55] So that's as far as we can go. [00:19:57] So Marine Parkway intersects Grand, and then you go down maybe about a quarter of a mile [00:20:01] and there's Ridgewood. [00:20:03] Just beyond Cecilia then? [00:20:04] Correct. [00:20:05] Okay. [00:20:06] Gotcha. [00:20:07] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:20:11] Seeing none, bring it back to Council. [00:20:13] Discussion? [00:20:14] I'll move approval. [00:20:17] Second. [00:20:19] To the maker. [00:20:20] Yeah, I think it's well described. [00:20:25] The actions we took before were based on recommendations, so to have your recommendation, we can move [00:20:31] forward. [00:20:32] We'll take it. [00:20:33] I will. [00:20:34] Mr. Murphy. [00:20:35] Yeah, this is something that was going to happen no matter what eventually, especially [00:20:41] with the Pinellas and Suncoast Trail going through there. [00:20:44] So it was just a matter of time, but let's get it done now. [00:20:48] Deputy Mayor? [00:20:49] Yeah, I think it's something we need to do now. [00:20:53] We've had discussions before about Marine Parkway and the safety and the speeding, and [00:20:57] Stephen's comments are taken to heart. [00:21:00] We just ask all our residents to be safe on that road as well as others. [00:21:05] And maybe we keep an eye on the speeders there. [00:21:09] Councilwoman? [00:21:10] Yeah, I'm for it as well. [00:21:12] And I think it's going to help us with FDOT getting those approvals, so definitely need [00:21:17] to do that. [00:21:18] I would certainly hope so. [00:21:23] And I think the traffic will slow down. [00:21:26] The golf carts will help force them to slow down. [00:21:31] They drive slower than a lot of the cars do, and if people get backed up, well, they're [00:21:36] just going to have to cool their heels a little bit and relax. [00:21:41] And do the speed limit. [00:21:43] What a novel concept. [00:21:47] And I do understand Mr. Blanchard's point about Main Street, and I hope we're able to [00:21:54] do something, at least for folks that have an ADA-type handicap, that we can get them [00:22:03] a sticker or some sort of special designation so they can go across there at Main Street. [00:22:11] Even before FDOT gives a general approval. [00:22:13] I think we ought to push for that. [00:22:16] And there are other streets in town that don't allow golf carts. [00:22:22] One of them is Congress. [00:22:26] And driving back from doing the bank run today, what should I see coming at me in the northbound [00:22:32] lane but a four-wheel mobility scooter. [00:22:36] Not even a golf cart. [00:22:37] There's a mobility scooter, for one. [00:22:41] I mean, we've got these things on our roads now, and so I think we need to be cognizant [00:22:47] that they're there, and we just need to try to make things as safe as we can throughout [00:22:52] the city. [00:22:53] Certainly, I would hope the police will pay attention specifically on Marine Parkway and [00:23:03] Golf Drive as that opens up initially for golf cart traffic, just to make sure that [00:23:10] nobody's doing anything stupid that's going to endanger others. [00:23:14] So with that, I'm supportive. [00:23:16] Any further discussion? [00:23:18] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:23:21] Aye. [00:23:22] Opposed, like sign. [00:23:24] Motion passes.

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7. 10.a

   Board Appointment: Heather Fiorentino, Police Pension Board

   approved

   Council appointed Heather Fiorentino to fill the unexpired term of Al Renato on the Police Pension Board, running through November 10, 2023, at which point she would be eligible for reappointment.

   • motion:Motion to appoint Heather Fiorentino to the unexpired term on the Police Pension Board through November 10, 2023. (passed)

   👤Al Renato👤Heather Fiorentino#Police Pension Board

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   [00:23:25] We'll go to the business items. [00:23:27] Next is a board appointment of Heather Fiorentino to the Police Pension Board. [00:23:32] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:23:33] We are recommending that you consider appointing Heather Fiorentino to the unexpired term of [00:23:39] Al Renato on the Police Pension Board. [00:23:43] Mrs. Fiorentino is very well qualified to serve on the board, and she has expressed [00:23:50] interest to fulfill the remaining term on this board. [00:23:55] If you determine that it's appropriate to see her on the board, she would sit on the [00:24:01] board through November 10th of 2023, at which time she would be eligible for reappointment. [00:24:10] Thank you. [00:24:11] I'll open up for public comment. [00:24:13] I do not see Heather in the audience. [00:24:15] Move approval. [00:24:18] Second. [00:24:20] In that case, any discussion? [00:24:22] No, sir. [00:24:23] Hearing none. [00:24:24] Heather, thank you very much. [00:24:26] Thank you, Heather. [00:24:27] All in favor, say aye. [00:24:29] Aye.

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8. 10.b

   2023 Chasco Fiesta Alcoholic Beverage Special Event

   approved

   Council approved a request to allow the sale of beer and wine at two locations in Sims Park during the 2023 Chasco Fiesta, March 24 through April 1, within the hours permitted by city ordinance. Staff noted the city has had a good experience with Chasco Fiesta's alcohol administration in past years.

   • motion:Motion to approve the request to sell beer and wine at two locations in Sims Park during the 2023 Chasco Fiesta on the proposed dates and hours. (passed)

   📍Sims Park🏢Chasco Fiesta👤Almond👤David Nail👤Murphy👤Tina#2023 Chasco Fiesta#Chasco Steering Committee#City Ordinance on Alcohol Sales

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   [00:24:30] Next, 2023 Chasco Fiesta Alcoholic Beverage Special Event. [00:24:37] The purpose of the agenda item is to seek permission from the City Council to sell beer [00:24:47] and wine in conjunction with the annual Chasco Fiesta event. [00:24:53] Specifically, they are asking for permission to sell beer and wine at two locations in [00:25:00] Sims Park on the 24th of March from 5 to 11, and on the 25th from 1 o'clock in the afternoon [00:25:13] to 11 o'clock in the evening. [00:25:16] On the 26th of March, from 1 o'clock p.m. to 9 o'clock p.m., and on Monday, March 27th [00:25:33] through Thursday, let's see, Thursday the 30th, they would want to sell from 5 o'clock [00:25:44] p.m. through 11 o'clock p.m. [00:25:46] On Friday the 31st, it would be from 4 p.m. until 11 o'clock p.m., and on Saturday, April [00:25:54] 1st, it would be from 1 o'clock p.m. until 11 o'clock p.m. [00:25:59] Those hours, as proposed, are within the guidelines of the City's Ordinance on Alcohol [00:26:06] Sales, and the Certificate of Insurance related to liquor liability will be submitted to the [00:26:21] City prior to the event, and the City has always had a good experience with the Chasco [00:26:27] Fiesta as it relates to their administration of the guidelines related to the serving of [00:26:34] alcohol in the parks, so we are therefore recommending that you approve the request. [00:26:40] Thank you. [00:26:41] Open up for public comment. [00:26:43] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:26:46] Move to approve. [00:26:47] Second. [00:26:48] To the maker. [00:26:49] We haven't had any issues with them in the past, and I think that it's a great event. [00:26:55] We'll continue. [00:26:56] Do we have a second? [00:26:57] Yeah, I don't think this is asking for anything more than we've seen in the past, and we've [00:27:01] had good luck with that, and, you know, maybe I'll take a minute here, and also maybe I [00:27:07] know we've got a Chasco Steering Committee member in the audience. [00:27:12] Maybe we can have him give an update tonight sometime as well. [00:27:17] Okay. [00:27:18] Mr. Almond, did you want to recuse since you're on the Board? [00:27:21] Well, I haven't been advised to recuse. [00:27:23] It's a non-paid position. [00:27:25] You just can't drink. [00:27:27] Well, yeah. [00:27:28] I can't drink. [00:27:29] My section is the Native American section, and they don't allow alcohol back in that [00:27:34] section, so I don't know if they put me there on purpose or what, but, yeah. [00:27:39] No fire water back there, right? [00:27:42] And I recognize, as a non-paid member, you're not required to exempt. [00:27:47] I just wanted to point it out so that if anybody had a question, we're complying with the law. [00:27:56] Appreciate it. [00:27:57] Mr. Murphy, anything? [00:27:58] I'm looking forward to it. [00:28:01] Of all the events we have in the City of New Port Richey, this one is clearly my absolute favorite, [00:28:09] so much so that for a number of years now, I've volunteered with usually the information [00:28:17] booth right at the entrance to the park, which, quite frankly, is great for people watching. [00:28:23] And it's fun. [00:28:25] It really is fun to get involved. [00:28:28] There are so many of our local nonprofits that benefit greatly from the Chasco Fiesta, [00:28:37] and it's gone from a relatively small event 100 years ago, 101 years ago now, based on [00:28:47] a pretty hokey, fake legend that then, I guess it was Postmaster came up with, to something [00:28:57] that showcases some Native American talent and giving us the opportunity to learn about [00:29:08] Native American culture and something about them. [00:29:13] And while I don't have any problem with cover bands, Chasco, historically, has brought in [00:29:21] some absolutely phenomenal talent. [00:29:25] They've got David Nail and somebody else for the Country Music Concert. [00:29:31] They've got Starship, with one of the original members, coming in for the wrap-up concert [00:29:41] that Sunday night. [00:29:44] And he's got, I think it's the lead singer from the Babies, is going to be joining him [00:29:50] on stage. [00:29:51] I mean, we're talking some really serious, serious talent. [00:29:55] It's worth every penny, at least from my perspective. [00:30:00] that it costs to go in and enjoy the event. [00:30:03] And I would encourage everybody to get involved, [00:30:07] certainly at the very least, go and enjoy it, [00:30:09] but on behalf of Tina, I will put out the call. [00:30:14] Any of you that got some time to volunteer, [00:30:16] Chesco needs all the volunteer help it can get [00:30:19] to make this thing come off, so.

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9. 10.c

   2023 Fitzgerald's St. Patrick Day Event Railroad Square and Alcoholic Beverage Applications

   approved

   Council approved Fitzgerald's annual St. Patrick's Day event in Railroad Square on March 15-17, 2023, including alcoholic beverage sales applications. The motion included a provision allowing alcohol sales to begin at 11 a.m. on Friday March 17, deviating from the ordinance's noon standard, as permitted for downtown events.

   • motion:Approve Fitzgerald's 2023 St. Patrick's Day event and alcoholic beverage applications per staff recommendation, including provision allowing alcohol sales to begin at 11 a.m. on Friday March 17. (passed)

   📍6110 Florida Avenue, Newport Richey, Florida📍Railroad Square🏢Fitzgerald's👤Chopper Davis👤Mr. Allman#2023 Fitzgerald's St. Patrick Day Event

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   [00:30:22] With that, any further discussion? [00:30:24] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying [00:30:27] aye, aye, opposed, like sign. [00:30:30] Motion passes. [00:30:32] Next is the 2023 Fitzgerald St. Paddy's Day [00:30:36] Railroad Square and Alcoholic Beverage Applications. [00:30:39] Yes, so this is another annual event, [00:30:42] and it is due to be conducted on March 15th, [00:30:47] 16th, and 17th, and it will be hosted in Railroad Square. [00:30:52] The applicant is asking permission [00:30:55] to sell alcoholic beverages in Railroad Square [00:31:01] on March 15th from 5 o'clock p.m. till 10.30 at night, [00:31:07] on March 16th from 5 o'clock p.m. till midnight, [00:31:12] and on March 17th from 11 o'clock a.m. [00:31:17] until 12 o'clock midnight. [00:31:21] The ordinance does not allow sales [00:31:25] to begin at 11 o'clock p.m., I'm sorry, [00:31:29] 11 o'clock a.m. on a Friday. [00:31:33] The ordinance specifically allows for the beverage, [00:31:38] alcoholic beverage sales to begin at noon. [00:31:41] It does, however, empower the city council [00:31:46] to deviate from that standard for events [00:31:51] hosted in the downtown area. [00:31:53] So you have the authority, if you choose to do so, [00:31:56] to allow them to begin their sales at 11 o'clock a.m. [00:32:04] The applicant would be responsible [00:32:08] for enforcing their hours of operation, [00:32:12] and additionally, they would be responsible [00:32:17] for submitting evidence of their insurance, [00:32:22] naming the city as additionally insured [00:32:25] in advance of the event. [00:32:27] This also is an annual event, as you noted, Mr. Mayor, [00:32:32] and they have experience with the city requirements. [00:32:35] We have not had any problems in the past [00:32:38] with Fitzgerald's related to the event. [00:32:41] We, as a staff, certainly would recommend [00:32:44] that you approve their request, [00:32:47] and they will be selling beer from a beer truck. [00:32:52] Thank you, open it up for public comment. [00:33:02] The ordinance, the Chopper Davis, [00:33:04] 6110 Florida Avenue, Newport Ridge, Florida. [00:33:08] The ordinance is always going to be adapted to the year [00:33:11] because the day of the event is always going to be [00:33:13] a different day of the week, and even more so on a Sunday [00:33:16] when it ups on a Sunday. [00:33:17] So we're going to have to adapt a day of the week [00:33:20] with a number of the month. [00:33:23] Thank you, anyone else? [00:33:26] Seeing no one else coming forward, [00:33:27] bring it back to council. [00:33:31] Move for approval. [00:33:32] I'll second staff recommendation. [00:33:34] Right, to the maker. [00:33:37] Yeah, it's always been a good event. [00:33:40] You know, never any real trouble or anything like that, [00:33:43] and they put on a good Irish wake that Wednesday before. [00:33:48] It draws a lot of people out there. [00:33:49] It's, they do a good job. [00:33:53] Mr. Allman. [00:33:54] For the record, your motion includes the provision [00:34:00] for us to allow the 11 o'clock. [00:34:01] Yes. [00:34:02] That's my second. [00:34:04] Okay. [00:34:06] Since I married into the O'Connor family, [00:34:08] I will also claim this as one of my favorite events.

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10. 10.d

    Consideration of Adoption of Police Classification and Wage System

    approved

    Council adopted a new police classification and wage system for the police department union (police and communications personnel), implementing a comp ratio pay system with a 15-year step program, and approved a memorandum of agreement with the West Central Florida PBA. The plan addresses compression and below-market wages (5.9% below market midpoint), will be implemented over two years with no COLA in year one, caps year-one increases at $6,000, and adds a $3,000 stipend for detectives. Total cost is $212,611.33, budgeted in FY 2022-2023.

    • motion:Move to approve adoption of the police classification and wage system, including the comp ratio pay program, 15-year step plan, and memorandum of agreement with the PBA. (passed)

    📍5335 Bellevue Avenue, Newport Ritchie, Florida, 34652📍5500 Riverdale Place🏢West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association👤Bertel Butler👤Wayne Scott#$212,611.33 total cost#15-year step program#Comp ratio pay system#Detective bureau $3,000 stipend#FY 2022-2023 general fund budget#Memorandum of Agreement with PBA#Police classification and wage system#RFP 23011

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    [00:34:13] It is, and the wake is certainly worth watching. [00:34:17] That's pretty cool. [00:34:18] And it's a good opportunity to have some corned beef [00:34:22] and cabbage and basically enjoy yourself [00:34:26] and Railroad Square is the perfect location for it. [00:34:29] Fitzgerald's the perfect sponsor. [00:34:31] Deputy Mayor. [00:34:33] I didn't see whether there was a requirement there [00:34:35] for a green beer to be served, [00:34:39] but I'd support mandatory. [00:34:43] Nothing else to add. [00:34:44] In that case, all those in favor, [00:34:46] signify by saying aye. [00:34:48] Aye. [00:34:49] Opposed, like sign. [00:34:50] Motion passes next. [00:34:52] Consideration of the adoption of the police classification [00:34:54] and wage system. [00:34:57] Yes, sir. [00:34:58] As you know, some time ago, [00:35:02] in fact, it was three years ago, [00:35:04] we had discussion at the time [00:35:07] that we were establishing goals and objectives [00:35:09] related to the strategic plan [00:35:12] about the importance of attracting [00:35:16] and retaining both knowledgeable and competent staff [00:35:20] to the city's workforce. [00:35:22] At that time, it was determined [00:35:25] that we would conduct a comprehensive analysis [00:35:30] of wages once every three years for every employee group. [00:35:36] And this past year, [00:35:39] the police department union was the group [00:35:44] that was up for an evaluation. [00:35:47] And we suspected that they would be under market. [00:35:52] And it was determined at the conclusion [00:35:57] of some qualitative and quantitative data analysis [00:36:03] that that was the case. [00:36:05] The request before you this evening is actually twofold. [00:36:10] First, it is to set forth an updated pay program. [00:36:17] The pay program would relate to the amount [00:36:20] of the pay program. [00:36:20] The pay program would relate to all union covered positions [00:36:26] in the police department. [00:36:27] So that would mean the police department personnel [00:36:31] and the communications personnel. [00:36:34] It is also to adopt the comp ratio system [00:36:39] of method of payment. [00:36:43] And it's to institute a 15 year step program. [00:36:46] Those are the three provisions [00:36:48] related to the new pay system. [00:36:51] The second part of the recommendation I have for you [00:36:56] relates to the memorandum of agreement [00:36:59] between the city and the West Central Florida [00:37:03] Police Benevolent Association, which is the union group. [00:37:07] Because once, if you agree to set forth [00:37:13] the new updated pay program, [00:37:17] we needed to come to an agreement [00:37:19] as to how that would be implemented. [00:37:23] And there were six provisions upon which [00:37:28] we think it is fair and equitable [00:37:31] and financially feasible for the city [00:37:34] to implement the program. [00:37:36] The first of which is the execution of the pay plan [00:37:41] will be in accordance with a two year schedule, [00:37:43] meaning it's bigger than the city can implement fully [00:37:48] in one fiscal year. [00:37:51] The second is that there will be no COLA increase [00:37:54] during the first year of the program. [00:37:58] The thinking behind that is, [00:38:00] we are bringing you up to market value, [00:38:02] so there's no reason for a COLA increase. [00:38:06] The third is that there will be a COLA increase [00:38:11] if a COLA increase is to be had [00:38:14] in the second year of the compa ratio option, [00:38:18] and that would be fiscal year 23-24 [00:38:21] in the amounts that are mutually agreed upon [00:38:24] by both parties. [00:38:26] The fourth issue relates to the career ladder [00:38:33] step plan and its construction. [00:38:37] And specifically, the members of the union [00:38:42] that are subject to the career ladder plan [00:38:47] receive a bump in the ladder on their anniversary date. [00:38:53] On the new 15 year step program, [00:38:56] they would receive a bump on their anniversary date [00:39:00] once every two years. [00:39:03] And that would commence with the first advancement [00:39:07] occurring in fiscal year 23-24. [00:39:13] Salary increases during the first year [00:39:16] of the implementation of the pay plan [00:39:19] were to be capped at $6,000. [00:39:22] And a stipend in the amount of $3,000 [00:39:28] was added for bargaining unit members [00:39:33] that are assigned to the detective bureau. [00:39:36] And that is due to the fact that we have [00:39:39] two different numbers of hours [00:39:42] that the police department employees work, [00:39:45] and the patrol officers actually work more hours [00:39:51] than the non-patrol members of the department. [00:40:00] And so the detectives were one part of the union [00:40:05] that fell behind patrol. [00:40:07] And that is considered to be more of a coveted position [00:40:12] based on their level of responsibility [00:40:15] and the qualifications necessary to have that position. [00:40:22] And so they deserve to have a bump. [00:40:25] So we're recommending a $3,000 stipend [00:40:29] for the three detectives and the detective bureau. [00:40:34] And that's an annual payment. [00:40:37] So the reason that we are recommending [00:40:40] the compra ratio pay program is to address [00:40:46] some of the problems that exist in the current system. [00:40:50] The biggest problem we have is compression. [00:40:54] The second biggest problem that we have [00:40:56] is that we lose officers [00:41:00] once they gain a certain number of years of seniority. [00:41:04] So it's almost like we train them and then they go away. [00:41:10] And so we have a loss of quality employees. [00:41:16] The third factor is that we don't meet [00:41:20] the market average salary [00:41:21] when compared to peer organizations. [00:41:24] And in fact, the market position overall [00:41:29] at the survey market midpoint [00:41:31] shows the city 5.9% below market. [00:41:36] And at the market average minimum, [00:41:40] we were actually shown to be 7.7% below. [00:41:45] The market midpoint for all PBA positions [00:41:49] is 5.8% behind the market midpoint. [00:41:54] And it was disturbingly 16.8% below the market maximum. [00:42:01] So the results definitely indicate [00:42:03] that sworn officers are competitive [00:42:06] at the minimums for each rank, [00:42:08] but the competitiveness is lost [00:42:13] along the progression of pay ranges. [00:42:17] So in that regard, [00:42:20] there were six specific recommendations [00:42:24] that serve as the foundation for the new pay program. [00:42:27] And the first was to increase the number of steps, [00:42:30] which we increased to 15. [00:42:33] Increase the starting wage for patrol officers. [00:42:36] So we raised the minimum pay [00:42:41] for patrol officers to 21.88 cents per hour. [00:42:46] To transition current employees [00:42:49] into the proposed pay plan [00:42:50] by maintaining established our compensation philosophy [00:42:56] and working within available financial resources. [00:43:02] And that's where we came up with the implementation program [00:43:06] that I outlined to you already. [00:43:09] We will conduct small-scale salary surveys as needed, [00:43:14] if necessary, before the next three-year period comes up. [00:43:21] And we will continue to conduct a study every three years [00:43:26] and we'll revise policies and procedures [00:43:29] for moving salaries through the pay plan as appropriate. [00:43:34] The funding to cover this agenda item [00:43:37] is budgeted in the fiscal year 2022-2023 [00:43:42] general fund budget. [00:43:44] The total amount associated with this agenda item [00:43:48] is $212,611.33. [00:43:53] I have attached a copy of the full compensation study, [00:43:58] the memorandum of agreement and the current pay plan, [00:44:02] and a cost explanation of proposed pay plan [00:44:06] and the step plan to your agenda item. [00:44:09] And I'm prepared to respond to any questions [00:44:11] that you might have. [00:44:13] Thank you. [00:44:14] Open it up for public comment. [00:44:27] My name is Bertel Butler, 5335 Bellevue Avenue, [00:44:30] New Port Richey, Florida, 34652. [00:44:33] Forgive me for the short notice on these questions. [00:44:36] And I understand if you can't address them now, [00:44:38] but just to put them in the record. [00:44:40] The options that you listed, [00:44:42] the step option and the comp ratio, [00:44:46] both of them say that they do not address compression. [00:44:50] So I was just curious if that is true [00:44:52] or if there was a typo on this sheet. [00:44:56] That's a relationship to the cost explanations. [00:45:00] document within the attachments. Thank you. [00:45:07] Wayne Scott, 5500 Riverdale Place. So as a retired police officer, one of the things [00:45:17] that I would like to share with the council is that we worked several years without a [00:45:22] contract. It was a demoralizing environment. So I would like to speak to the council and [00:45:31] hope that they see this. [00:45:34] The one question that I didn't really understand was the COLA part for the first year. I'm [00:45:39] not sure if the officers have been working in deficit would then be caught up to current [00:45:47] rate and if possibly there might be some reconsideration for a COLA update to supplement the years [00:45:54] that they were not making market rate rates. I may not have understood it because I didn't [00:46:03] get to look at all of the numbers just by hearing it. [00:46:08] The other thing is as far as cost of living, cost of living has gone up and we know inflation [00:46:15] has gone up. So the staff, the officers have been doing without and managing the funds. [00:46:26] So I would implore you to take a serious look at this and consider it. Thank you. [00:46:32] Thank you. [00:46:33] Do you want me to respond to that? [00:46:34] If you would like. [00:46:35] Sure. I'm certain that you recognize in being a retired officer that there are different [00:46:42] ranks. So not every rank and every officer would have been at a loss. There are some [00:46:53] that were determined to be at market. And we collectively negotiated and bargained for [00:47:05] the proposal that I presented in its totality. And the union leaders agreed that we were [00:47:20] leaving them with at market wages. And so that's why a COLA increase wasn't appropriate [00:47:32] for the current year. [00:47:35] Okay. Thank you. [00:47:38] Seeing no one else coming forward, I'll bring it back to council. [00:47:42] Move for approval. [00:47:43] Second. [00:47:44] The maker. [00:47:45] I think it's certainly well researched, documented, and it reflects the sign of the times for [00:47:55] municipalities and for employees across the board. These deficits of employment result [00:48:03] in more overtime and doesn't really save the city as much money as it sounds, as well as [00:48:11] the argument made that we want to keep the best folks that we have. I feel in some cases [00:48:18] that not paying enough causes us to hire more people than we might be able to get work done [00:48:25] with not just in the police department, but throughout somehow or another with the hard [00:48:30] work of the employees that we do have, we've managed to survive. So I think rewarding our [00:48:37] employees, making sure that we supervise and manage them is important. And thank you for [00:48:47] bringing this to us. [00:48:49] Deputy Mayor. [00:48:51] Yes, thank you, Mayor. Yeah, obviously this was not an easy task to kind of work out, [00:49:01] but it was an important one. I appreciate the time the city manager and others put into [00:49:08] developing this plan. Historically, the entire Pasco County has had a similar history as [00:49:18] far as hiring law enforcement officers, training them, and they pick up and go to Tampa, Pinellas [00:49:25] County. I'm sure everybody's seen Tampa PD cars and Pinellas cars parked in driveways [00:49:34] up here because they live here, right? But I think that, you know, two things. One, we [00:49:42] pay fair wages. We have a great work environment for our police officers here. We've got new [00:49:49] and invigorated leadership here, and I hope that our police officers will feel appreciated [00:49:57] and enjoy their time here with the city. [00:50:04] Thank you. Councilwoman? [00:50:06] Yeah, so I think that it was well-researched and planned. A lot went into this plan, and [00:50:12] it's definitely cheaper to keep those officers that we've put all the time and energy into [00:50:17] training and pay them more to keep them rather than starting over and keep retraining new [00:50:22] officers at a lower rate. So I think that it's definitely a move in the right direction. [00:50:28] Thank you. Councilwoman? [00:50:31] Yeah, I mean, the new structure is well-deserved. There's a lot of work that went into it, obviously, [00:50:38] and, you know, we definitely need to keep up with the Joneses, I guess is the right [00:50:42] term. We don't want anybody leaving and going somewhere else. We wanted to retain our people [00:50:47] and make sure we're taking care of them. [00:50:51] And over the years, we've had a long and storied tradition of other agencies sniping some of [00:50:58] our best folks, so it's good that we're trying to keep the salary up so that it's competitive [00:51:06] all the way around. Certainly, our officers deserve it. And as you pointed out, this is [00:51:12] part of an ongoing three-year cycle where all of the positions for all of the city's [00:51:18] staff members get reviewed once every three years to make sure we're staying competitive. [00:51:23] And I think that's important because we do occasionally lose folks from other departments [00:51:28] as well and would like to keep our best and brightest as employees of our city. [00:51:35] Any further discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:51:40] Aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next, RFP 23011.

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11. 10.e

    RFP23-011 Disaster Recovery and Debris Removal Services

    approved

    Council approved RFP 23-011 awarding a secondary/redundancy service agreement for disaster recovery and debris removal services, with a not-to-exceed contract value of $21 million to cover major storm events. Staff noted purchases would still follow standard purchasing thresholds ($25,000 council approval) and FEMA requirements.

    • motion:Motion to approve RFP 23-011 for Disaster Recovery and Debris Removal Services. (passed)

    👤Deputy Mayor👤Rivera#FEMA#Hurricane Ian#RFP 23-011

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    [00:51:50] Yes, this is a secondary service agreement for debris and disaster recovery, and Mr. Rivera will present the agenda item. [00:52:03] Thank you, City Manager, Mayor, and Council. As she had stated, this is a request for award RFP 2311 and approve the pricing that's included in that ITB. [00:52:17] This would allow us to enter into a redundancy service when a storm event or an emergency event is too large for our in-house staff to handle. [00:52:29] Having a contractor that specializes in these types of fields under contract allows us to be able to grab them immediately when that event is finished. [00:52:43] It also ties them into where they are committed to the city. When you think about these types of events, pretty much there's more than one county or city that is involved and is affected by it. [00:52:56] This takes and makes that contractor where he's committed to the city so we can immediately start those services. [00:53:03] Now, you'll look at the dollar amount in the ITB. It will blow you away. It's at $21 million, but you have to think about every type of equipment, every type of personnel is listed in it, [00:53:16] and it is just accommodating every field that you could imagine that you might use during one of these events. [00:53:24] We would still have to follow the guidelines that are in our purchasing requirements. We still would have to come before council for approval any time we exceeded the $25,000 limit, [00:53:35] and we would also have to still maintain the requirements that's in place with FEMA. So with that, we would recommend approval of this item. [00:53:45] Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, bringing back council. [00:53:51] Move approval. [00:53:52] Second. [00:53:53] To the maker. [00:53:54] No, the threats are not getting any lesser. [00:53:58] To the second. [00:53:59] No, we need it and there's new stipulations on how we need to do it, so it's the standard. [00:54:08] That dollar figure, when I read it in the packet, was breathtaking. [00:54:15] Oh, wait a minute. Some of this is going to get covered by FEMA and other disaster agencies, but by the grace of God, we'd have been hit by Ian this past fall, [00:54:28] and we would have easily had expenses up in the range of what you're talking about with this contract. [00:54:36] Deputy Mayor. [00:54:38] Here's hoping we have a contract we never have to use. [00:54:42] Councilman. [00:54:43] Agreed. [00:54:44] Any further discussion? [00:54:46] Sir. [00:54:47] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:54:50] Aye. [00:54:51] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [00:54:53] Next, RFP 23-012.

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12. 10.f

    RFP23-012 Disaster Management, Monitoring, Oversight, and Recovery Services

    approved

    Council approved an RFP for disaster management, monitoring, oversight, and recovery services with Thompson's, a Maitland, Florida-based company in service since 1953. The contract serves as a redundancy tool with no budget impact unless individual proposals exceed $25,000, which would require Council approval.

    • motion:Motion to approve the RFP for disaster management, monitoring, oversight, and recovery services with Thompson's. (passed)

    🏢Thompson's👤Mr. Allman👤Mr. Rivera👤Ms. Mann👤Ms. Mutherhead#RFP23-012

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    [00:55:00] Which relates to disaster management, monitoring, oversight, and recovery services. [00:55:07] And again, a redundancy contract that Mr. Rivera is prepared to present to us this evening. [00:55:16] Sure, and this is, like Ms. Mann said, this is basically about the same thing. [00:55:20] This takes the administrative end of things when it comes to these types of contracts. [00:55:25] This company and the other company previously that I didn't mention, but both of them are headquartered in Florida. [00:55:31] This company, Thompson's, is located in Maitland, Florida, and they've been in service since 1953. [00:55:38] All of the ITBs that were submitted, you only got a portion, but all of them that were submitted actually have requirements in their RFP [00:55:47] that tells us that they can handle these types of events that we're talking about. [00:55:52] So it kind of excludes the contractors that aren't capable of fulfilling the contract, [00:55:58] because if they can't, the contract's no good when you need it. [00:56:01] So basically this one is the same as the other one. [00:56:04] There is no budget impact. [00:56:06] The contractor would have to come to us with a proposal or plan on how they were going to mitigate the situation. [00:56:13] If it was over the $25,000, again, we'd have to come to you for approval. [00:56:18] Other than that, this is just another tool in our toolbox to be able to utilize immediately. [00:56:24] Thank you. [00:56:25] We'll open up for public comment. [00:56:27] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:56:29] Move for approval. [00:56:31] Second. [00:56:32] To the maker. [00:56:33] You need to be ready, that's all. [00:56:34] Second. [00:56:35] Mr. Allman? [00:56:36] No, sir. [00:56:37] Ms. Mutherhead? [00:56:38] No. [00:56:39] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:56:41] Aye. [00:56:42] Aye. [00:56:43] Opposed, like sign.

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13. 10.g

    ITB23-007 Fire Station No. 2 Relocation Project Bid Approval/Project Award

    approved

    Council approved low bid from E&L Construction Group for $4,290,074 for the relocation/construction of Fire Station No. 2 at the northeast corner of Marine Parkway and Grand Boulevard (former Kowalik Park site), plus a budget amendment not to exceed $1,145,000 funded by transfers from several other CIP projects. The new ~8,000 sq ft single-story station replaces the 1974 station on High Street.

    • motion:Approve ITB23-007 awarding Fire Station No. 2 relocation construction bid to E&L Construction Group for $4,290,074 and approve associated budget amendment not to exceed $1,145,000. (passed)

    📍High Street📍northeast corner of Marine Parkway and Grand Boulevard🏢E&L Construction Group🏢Spring Engineering👤Chief Fitch👤George Henry👤Mr. Bemaker👤Mr. Murphy👤Mr. Rivera👤Ms. Mance👤Ms. Sackett👤Robert#2023 Grand Boulevard multi-use path#Behavioral health program#CIP#City Hall facility renovations#Fire Station No. 2 Relocation Project#ITB23-007#Kowalik Park#Penny for Pasco#Railroad Square Project#Rec and Aquatic Center restroom improvements#Tanglewood Terrace

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    [00:56:44] Motion passes. [00:56:45] ITB 23-007, Fire Station 2. [00:56:54] Mr. Mayor, we want to replace a 1974 fire station currently situated on High Street. [00:57:01] And Mr. Rivera is going to present the agenda item. [00:57:04] So this item for you to consider for approval is a low bid that was submitted by E&L Construction Group. [00:57:12] Again, this is for the construction relocation of Fire Station 2. [00:57:17] The base bid amount that was submitted was $4,290,074. [00:57:29] And in addition to this item, we also are requesting that you approve the attached budget amendment in the amount not to exceed $1,145,000. [00:57:41] The current budget in the CIP that's budgeted for this project is $3,235,000. [00:57:51] The budget amendment to make up that difference would include transfers from Railroad Square Project, the Rec and Aquatic Center restroom improvements, [00:58:01] City Hall facility renovations, which is also restroom improvements, the 2023 Grand Boulevard multi-use path, [00:58:11] and then finally the behavioral health program that we have. [00:58:15] And if you look at the attached budget amendment – can you stop that, please? [00:58:20] If you look at the budget amendment, it will outline the dollar amounts that are requested to be transferred. [00:58:28] I just would like to make note that the Grand Boulevard multi-use path and the Railroad Square Project are both intended to begin this year, [00:58:38] but what staff did was we went ahead and took a look at our timeline on what month we were going to start those projects. [00:58:46] We estimated our monthly pay requests and have agreed on conservative estimates that we will not utilize all the funds that are budgeted in this fiscal year. [00:59:00] And so the projects will get started. [00:59:02] We will start constructing them, but then the additional funds needed to complete them will be available in the appropriate funding sources for next year. [00:59:12] The three bids that were submitted ranged from $3,905,242 to a high of $5,997,025. [00:59:27] And so what we're requesting is more than that base bid, but the reason why it's more is because we have added a $200,000 contingency. [00:59:38] Any time that you do these types of projects as you're moving forward, you do have that potential for things that maybe might be missing in the plans that need to be considered. [00:59:48] You might have additional requirements that may be required, and those contingency amounts help fulfill that. [00:59:58] In addition to that, we... [01:00:00] It includes some bid alternates. [01:00:03] One of them was the standby generator setup, [01:00:07] and then the Grand Boulevard, the front parking lot, [01:00:10] the ingress-egress point. [01:00:12] When we reviewed those alternates that came in, [01:00:16] the pricing for those two were very reasonable, [01:00:20] so staff added to that, [01:00:22] and so that's what made that dollar amount [01:00:24] a little bit higher than what you see. [01:00:27] Now, the site, as Ms. Mance has stated, [01:00:30] is gonna be constructed on the northeast corner [01:00:32] of Marine Parkway and Grand Boulevard. [01:00:35] It's on about 1.19 acres, more or less, [01:00:39] and we're talking almost 8,000 square feet, [01:00:42] single-story building, [01:00:44] and so if you'll take a look at this slide, [01:00:47] what I wanted to do, or not slide, but it's a video. [01:00:50] This is the video that Spring Engineering [01:00:52] had presented to you when you had decided [01:00:55] on the final design, [01:00:57] and so just wanted to refresh your memory, [01:00:59] as well as bring some of you that weren't on the council [01:01:03] up to speed with what we're talking about, [01:01:05] and then I'll address any questions that you may have. [01:01:09] Chief Fitch, congratulations on the sound effects, [01:01:12] you guys. [01:01:14] That was better, high-five. [01:01:15] Thank you. [01:01:16] 口 [01:01:43] And so with that, we'll address any questions you may have. [01:02:03] Thank you. [01:02:04] Open up for public comment. [01:02:05] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to council. [01:02:09] Questions, anyone? [01:02:11] So the site again, Robert, can you review the site location? [01:02:17] The site location is on the northeast corner of Marine Parkway and Grand Boulevard. [01:02:22] It's where the old Red Apples School, I believe, was at, the site, or the park. [01:02:27] Okay, all right. [01:02:28] Kowalik Park. [01:02:29] Kowalik Park, yes, that's it. [01:02:30] And I know we've got some contingent money set aside for ground stabilization. [01:02:37] Has that site had studies done already? [01:02:41] It has, and it's included. [01:02:44] And they've done the different types of testing and have estimated what that cost will be and the quantities. [01:02:56] And you'll find that that's a common activity in the state of Florida. [01:03:01] Just about any kind of development that you're going to do, [01:03:03] you have to do subsoil stabilization. [01:03:09] Other questions or entertain a motion? [01:03:13] I'll move approval. [01:03:15] Mr. Bemaker? [01:03:17] Yeah, I appreciate the fact that you have explained the continuity of the ability for these other projects to get underway. [01:03:30] I've been hopeful, and I will continue to reiterate that while you advise us of your plans on how to continue your capital improvements, [01:03:39] that I'm hopeful for the City Council to be involved in deliberations with respect to the new Penny for Pasco that passed. [01:03:49] So when the budget was approved, Penny for Pasco had not yet passed. [01:03:53] And I appreciate all the hard work that's done, particularly in the Public Works Department, [01:03:58] to establish these capital improvement plans. [01:04:01] I think it could be helpful for the City Council to look at those numbers and to really see what our capabilities are. [01:04:12] Too many cities, not just ours, [01:04:15] but it's very common that capital improvement plans really focus on the short-term two-, three-year projects, [01:04:21] maybe because you're not sure you're going to really do the other ones. [01:04:24] But I think it's helpful demonstration-wise to show these projects that are going to last for 30 or 40 years, [01:04:32] that it is possible to do those projects when you can look to those future revenue streams. [01:04:38] We have a lot of big projects, not only within the CRA, which is not involved in this, [01:04:43] but the projects you've mentioned and the continuation of bike paths and walkability, as an example, [01:04:50] that are going to be big-ticket numbers. [01:04:52] And they're scary when you look at them in one year, but they're not quite as scary when they're factored in [01:04:57] and that we get a chance to talk about our long-term plans. [01:05:00] So I look forward to participating in that and not waiting until late in the budget season. [01:05:09] And it's not a reflection of this particular city's function. [01:05:13] This is a common issue. [01:05:15] We're struggling through audits and budgets during this season coming up right now. [01:05:20] So I would like very much for us to have these discussions along the way. [01:05:26] Thank you. [01:05:27] Ms. Sackett? [01:05:28] Yeah, and I agree. [01:05:29] I think this is a really important project, and I think that it was the right thing to do to move this forward [01:05:35] and kind of spread out some of the others over this year and next. [01:05:39] Deputy Mayor? [01:05:41] Yeah, I wish we had built it three years ago when that first bid came out, right? [01:05:45] So it's a significant change, and I appreciate the activity taking place to find the funds in this budget year [01:05:53] to get things cranked up, and it will give us an opportunity to look at next year's budget [01:05:59] and the year after that to put these pieces together. [01:06:02] So thank you for your presentation. [01:06:05] Mr. Murphy? [01:06:06] Yeah, I appreciate all the hard work that went into it to make this thing happen. [01:06:11] You know, going down the road even further, you know, [01:06:14] it's not likely it's going to go down in price at all, probably up in price. [01:06:17] So getting this done now will help us in the long run. [01:06:21] I know we had a take for some other projects and that kind of thing for that year, [01:06:25] but I know we'll get those done because, obviously, they're a priority to you. [01:06:31] I'll try to avoid questioning the wisdom of City Council 50 years ago [01:06:38] when they picked the location for the current Station 2, [01:06:41] but for the life of me, I can't figure what would possess anybody to think that was a good spot. [01:06:47] This location just screams at being the obvious place for Station 2 to go, so I'm glad to see it. [01:06:57] I am pleased that you figured out how to shift some money around [01:07:02] without having an impact on the other projects. [01:07:07] Mr. Mayor, the answer to that is in the Tanglewood Terrace community that former Mayor George Henry was in [01:07:16] and the fact that there was no bridge across Madison Street at the time, [01:07:21] so there was a growing clout, so to speak, in that neck of the woods, [01:07:28] and it took a while to get from Main Street back and around. [01:07:34] I don't know where they had the land, but certainly you are correct. [01:07:38] It's a small site and certainly not appropriate. [01:07:42] It's in an awkward section for today when we're a lot of times dealing with stuff out on US-19. [01:07:51] Any further discussion? Thank you for the information. [01:07:55] Mystery lesson, yeah, that's good. [01:07:57] Hearing no other discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:08:01] Aye. [01:08:02] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes.

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14. 10.h

    Utility Service Agreement – New Port Corners

    approved

    Council approved a utility service agreement with Lamar Homes, LLC for the New Port Corners development, a 776-acre site with 331 residential units (287 single-family homes and 44 townhouses), of which approximately 120 acres fall within the city's utility service area. The developer will construct water, sewer, and reclaimed water systems to city standards and turn them over to the city for ownership and maintenance.

    • motion:Approve the utility service agreement with Lamar Homes, LLC for the New Port Corners development. (passed)

    📍Orangewood Villas📍South of Massachusetts Avenue, eastern boundary Olsteen Road, southern boundary Plath Road, extending to DeCubolis🏢Lamar Homes, LLC🏢Pasco County👤Ms. Manns👤Robert#12-inch water main#Impact fees of $1,132,020#New Port Corners#Reclaimed water line extension along Massachusetts Avenue and Olsteen Road#Resolution 2023 (impact fee credit agreement)

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    [01:08:05] Next, utility service agreement for Newport Corners. [01:08:12] This is a utility service agreement which we are asking your permission to enter into with Lamar Homes, LLC, [01:08:22] and the proposed development site consists of 287 single-family homes and 44 townhouses, [01:08:31] but Robert's got a PowerPoint. What? [01:08:35] Go ahead, Robert. [01:08:36] Thank you. [01:08:42] You need to steal your thunder. [01:08:48] So this item is utility service agreement, [01:08:51] but you'll also know that the next item that we have on your agenda is a resolution number 2023. [01:08:57] It's impact fee credit agreement, and so both of these two items go hand in hand. [01:09:03] So how I'll try to address it is I'll just try to address both items in this PowerPoint, [01:09:09] and then when we go to the next item, you'll already be updated on that. [01:09:14] And so the site development is called Newport Corners, [01:09:19] and so when you take a look at this map, the whole site is on about 776 acres, more or less. [01:09:27] It's south of Massachusetts Avenue, which is up here, [01:09:32] and then the eastern boundary is Olsteen Road, I believe, [01:09:39] and your southern boundary is Plath Road, and you can see how it meanders all the way up to DeCubolis. [01:09:51] Now this is the site plan, and what it calls out is the city's responsibility [01:09:58] or the city's obligation to service is going to be on about approximately 120 acres, [01:10:06] and as Ms. Manns was saying, the combination of the residential units total will be 331 units. [01:10:17] Now just try to keep in mind, remember this purple line here. [01:10:23] This purple line is the city's utility service area. [01:10:27] Everything on this side is the city's. [01:10:30] Everything on the east side is Pasco County. [01:10:39] And so I wanted you to take a look at the whole area that we have in this view, [01:10:48] and so the utility service agreement, which is this item that we're talking about, [01:10:53] is going to take and it's going to service this area that you see now, [01:10:58] plus what you saw on the previous slide, but the agreement is our standard agreement, [01:11:03] and it calls out for the developer to enter into an agreement with the city [01:11:08] where the developer will take and construct the utility system. [01:11:12] In this case, it will be the water, the sewer collections, and the reclaim systems, [01:11:18] and after they construct it, they have requested that the city take over the ownership [01:11:25] and maintenance on the system. [01:11:28] Now for the city to agree to that, we execute a standard service agreement, [01:11:34] and the developer agrees to construct the system to the city's utility standards, [01:11:40] and we submit details for that construction. [01:11:44] And so in a nutshell, that kind of completes this first item that we're talking about, [01:11:51] that we would request that you approve the utility service agreement between us and the developer. [01:12:00] Now the second part of this, which will be in your next request, is the portion of the reclaimed line. [01:12:09] Now the city's existing reclaimed line goes along Massachusetts Avenue. [01:12:14] Now the developer has indicated that for that area that we're talking about, they want reclaimed water. [01:12:23] Our stub out is right here, and so we have entered into a proposed agreement via a resolution, [01:12:33] and then we've attached the agreement for your review that ends up saying that the developer will construct [01:12:43] the extension of the city's existing reclaimed line all the way from that stub out, [01:12:50] parallel with Massachusetts Avenue, and then about 635 feet south along Olsteen Road [01:12:58] to the ingress, egress point of the subdivision. [01:13:02] And then, of course, anything else that they construct inside the neighborhood does not count [01:13:08] as far as part of this impact fee agreement that we're talking about. [01:13:15] And so when we talk about it, and you've heard me talk about the order of dollar amounts that we have [01:13:22] for water, sewer, and reclaimed water, and we typically use grant money to fund our reclaimed projects [01:13:30] at least 50 percent because by the time you take care of water and sewer, it leaves a limited amount of funds [01:13:37] left for the utility to continue its improvement projects annually. [01:13:43] What's important here is the location of the reclaimed line. [01:13:47] I had talked about in the previous slide that everything on this side was Pasco County [01:13:52] and everything on this side is New Port Richey. [01:13:55] Well, the only way that we can keep the county from coming in to our service area [01:14:01] and prohibiting them from being able to start servicing some of our people reclaimed water [01:14:07] is to be able to extend this line. [01:14:10] And once we extend this line, basically for lack of a better term, [01:14:14] it's a stopgap measure that will draw that line down there, [01:14:19] and we'll be able to service these vacant parcels that you see here. [01:14:25] We potentially could service some of these subdivisions that are existing, [01:14:30] but the more important thing is it's going to stop. [01:14:33] It's going to put that line there at the end of our service area to keep anybody from servicing any of our people [01:14:40] that we have or our potential customers. [01:14:42] Now, the impact fees due in this development are $1,132,020. [01:14:54] We're estimating that the approximate construction cost for the [01:15:00] A 12 inch water main that is going to be installed is going to be [01:15:04] somewhere around $700,000. Now that's an estimate of probable cost. [01:15:09] The developer will take and they will get three proposals. [01:15:13] We will review those proposals [01:15:17] prior to the construction going. They will [01:15:21] pay the cost to have this line installed [01:15:23] and then we would [01:15:25] credit them [01:15:27] the cost, a portion of the impact fee cost. [01:15:30] So if we're collecting [01:15:31] approximately $1.1 million [01:15:35] that leaves us with [01:15:36] about $432,000 that the city will still collect in impact fees. [01:15:42] And so when we take a look at our [01:15:44] return on investment [01:15:46] our net revenues annually are projected to be about $50,000 a year. [01:15:52] We're talking about maybe 14 years before [01:15:55] you break even [01:15:56] and then you will have that revenue [01:16:02] for eternity. [01:16:04] And then hopefully that annual revenue will increase because within those 14 [01:16:08] years [01:16:09] we would expect to service more customers [01:16:13] on the west side [01:16:15] of that existing line. [01:16:19] And so [01:16:21] our recommendations for the item that you're looking at right now is to approve [01:16:25] the utility service agreement and then once the city attorney reads the [01:16:30] resolution on your next item we would ask that you would approve that item as [01:16:34] well. [01:16:35] And with that I will answer any questions that you may have. [01:16:39] Thank you. Open up for public comment on the utility service agreement. [01:16:44] Seeing no one come forward to bring that back to council. [01:16:47] I'll move approval. [01:16:48] To the maker. [01:16:50] I mean the maps are [01:16:52] good. [01:16:56] It is interesting that we've got a new development that can give us access to [01:17:02] other areas with our own service area. [01:17:04] Looks like that's Orangewood Villas in there that [01:17:07] is also on [01:17:09] Septic if I'm not mistaken. We've not got all of that on sewer at this point. [01:17:14] And so for our utility business [01:17:19] at least we're getting some lines out there. [01:17:21] I do remember that that [01:17:23] point that you mentioned that was the point at which [01:17:27] there is a [01:17:29] a meter [01:17:30] that the county calculates every year on how much of the reclaimed water goes [01:17:36] into the county system [01:17:38] versus how much of the share of our sewer plant is ours and theirs. [01:17:43] That was quite a riddle back years [01:17:47] ago and [01:17:49] the whole concept of reclaimed water is worthy of a longer discussion [01:17:53] particularly when [01:17:55] when it rains a lot and we want to get rid of it [01:17:57] but when it doesn't rain at all [01:18:00] it's a golden goose. [01:18:04] So it's a very unusual [01:18:06] resource [01:18:09] and I think in the future we'll see [01:18:12] what direction all of that goes. [01:18:15] It's [01:18:16] very similar to the way community development districts work and the way [01:18:20] that [01:18:21] most of the county's utility system was built. [01:18:25] It was built by the new growth [01:18:27] that paid for the transmission lines [01:18:30] and turned over. [01:18:31] So it's nice for our city to get the benefit [01:18:35] of having someone else construct [01:18:39] a pipeline that can allow us to generate revenue so that's why I'll support it. [01:18:45] Thank you. To the second? [01:18:46] Yeah, I mean it's a new development, it's a new opportunity for some [01:18:51] additional revenues long-term [01:18:54] and it could open up some other opportunities for us in that area so [01:18:58] win-win. [01:19:01] Yeah, I have a couple of questions that I don't know if we have time to talk about. [01:19:04] The site map you had there in the area that falls within the city [01:19:09] service area there, [01:19:12] how many homes, were there homes or townhomes in that area, do we know how [01:19:16] many potential customers in that area? [01:19:20] You're talking about the development that we're going to service? [01:19:24] I'm trying to figure out how many customers we're picking up there. [01:19:26] We're picking up 331 residential customers, 287 [01:19:31] single-family homes and I believe [01:19:36] the 44 [01:19:37] would be townhomes. [01:19:47] And if that helps us get [01:19:49] prepared to move into [01:19:52] the area to the west of there from [01:19:54] the backside, that's so much the better. [01:19:56] I know the folks there would love to see us [01:19:59] get them off septic and [01:20:03] get the sewer to go along with the water we're already providing them. [01:20:07] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor please signify by saying aye.

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    Resolution No. 2023-07: Impact Fee Credits New Port Corners Development

    approved

    Council adopted Resolution 2023-07 authorizing impact fee credits to Lennar Homes, LLC for the New Port Corners subdivision development within the city's water and sewer service area outside city limits, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an impact fee credit agreement.

    Ord. Resolution No. 2023-07

    • motion:Motion to approve Resolution 2023-07 granting impact fee credits to Lennar Homes, LLC for the New Port Corners development. (passed)

    🏢Lennar Homes, LLC👤Deputy Mayor#Impact fee credits#New Port Corners subdivision#Resolution 2023-07

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    [01:20:12] Aye. Opposed like sign. [01:20:14] Motion passes. Next open up for public comment on [01:20:19] resolution 2023-07, the impact fees credit for the Newport Corners [01:20:23] development. [01:20:26] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to council. [01:20:29] Mr. Mayor, I need to read the title as well. Would you please? Resolution number [01:20:32] 2023-07, a resolution of the City Council of the City of [01:20:36] New Port Richey, Florida, [01:20:37] authorizing the granting of impact fee credits to Lenar Homes, LLC [01:20:42] for development of the Newport Corners subdivision [01:20:44] within the city's water and sewer service area outside the city limits [01:20:48] and authorizing the city manager to enter into an impact fee credit agreement [01:20:52] with Lenar Homes, LLC in accordance with this resolution. [01:20:57] If anybody else decided they wanted to address council? [01:21:01] No. I'll move approval again, Mr. Mayor. [01:21:05] To the maker. [01:21:07] Yes, it's been well discussed, I think, to this point. [01:21:13] So, I'm in favor. Second. [01:21:15] Nothing further. [01:21:16] Deputy Mayor? [01:21:17] I'll take just a second here to interject something that I'd like to talk about a little bit later, [01:21:22] and that is that [01:21:24] there's some proposed legislation [01:21:26] that would affect how we [01:21:29] provide water services and maybe how we're managed in providing those [01:21:34] water services [01:21:36] and charges we do for that outside of our city limits. [01:21:39] So, that could come into play in this area as well as others. I'd like to talk [01:21:44] about a little bit later. [01:21:47] Councilman? [01:21:49] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. [01:21:54] Opposed, like sign.

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    Wastewater Treatment Plant – ITB22-06 Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Contract Extension

    approved

    Council approved a one-year extension of the biosolids hauling and disposal contract with Morrell Brothers at the existing rate of $69.44/ton. Staff recommended the extension citing concerns that rebidding would significantly increase costs; Pasco County is responsible for approximately 49% of the annual charges.

    • motion:Motion to approve the one-year extension of the ITB22-06 biosolids hauling and disposal contract with Morrell Brothers at $69.44 per ton. (passed)

    🏢Morrell Brothers👤Mr. Altman👤Mr. Murphy👤Mr. Rivera#Biosolids Hauling and Disposal Contract#ITB22-06

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    [01:21:55] Motion passes. [01:21:56] Next, Wastewater Treatment [01:21:58] Plant [01:21:59] ITB 22-06. [01:22:05] This [01:22:08] agenda item [01:22:09] relates to the transportation and treatment [01:22:12] of biosolids from our wastewater treatment plant. [01:22:15] Mr. Rivera? [01:22:17] This is a one-year extension to the existing [01:22:21] contract that we have in place. The existing [01:22:24] agreement calls for [01:22:26] an option of two one-year renewals, and that's agreement on [01:22:30] both parties [01:22:31] agreeing to the extensions. [01:22:34] Currently, we are paying $69.44 per ton. [01:22:40] Staff [01:22:41] strongly feels that if we were to take this thing out to bid, that [01:22:45] those costs would be inflated greatly. [01:22:48] And so, therefore, [01:22:50] we would recommend that [01:22:52] council approve the extension. [01:22:54] We average about 7,000 tons [01:22:57] a year. [01:22:58] I think it's important to also know that Pasco County [01:23:01] is responsible for about 49% [01:23:04] of the annual charges that come out of the [01:23:07] Wastewater Treatment Plant's operating budget [01:23:09] for this type of service. [01:23:11] Morrell Brothers we've used for 12 years. [01:23:14] No complaints that [01:23:16] we can recall and that we can identify. [01:23:19] They are [01:23:20] hauling the [01:23:22] biosolids over to [01:23:24] the plant that we have now that's right there by the Pasco County landfill. [01:23:29] So, [01:23:30] you know, local contractor, [01:23:32] very close to where they're disposing it, and they're agreeing to keep the price the same. So, [01:23:38] again, we would recommend that you approve it. [01:23:42] I'll open up for public comment. [01:23:45] Seeing no one coming forward to bring it back to council. [01:23:48] Move we approve. [01:23:50] Second. [01:23:51] The maker? [01:23:53] No, I don't have anything to say. [01:23:56] Keep the contract working. [01:23:58] Second. [01:23:59] Keep the contract while we still get that price. [01:24:02] 7,000 tons of this stuff [01:24:05] a year. [01:24:07] I'm glad we've got a place to send it to, personally. [01:24:11] Mr. Altman. [01:24:12] No, I think [01:24:14] a lot of that 7,000 tons is coming from our friends in the county. [01:24:19] Most of it, probably. [01:24:24] Mr. Murphy. [01:24:25] Nothing. [01:24:26] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:24:30] Aye. [01:24:31] Opposed, like sign. [01:24:34] Motion passes. [01:24:36] Next fuel [01:24:37] tank pump [01:24:39] replacement project. Say that three times fast. [01:24:46] The action that's being requested [01:24:49] is to consider the approval of a proposal from Veterans Fuel Management [01:24:55] in the amount of $24,915.63 [01:25:01] to cover the replacement of the city's existing fuel tank pump system. [01:25:08] And the second part of the agenda [01:25:12] is to ask your consideration on a budget amendment [01:25:16] as the proposed funding source is identified as fleet reserves [01:25:24] in the budget amendment, which is attached to the agenda item. [01:25:30] The pump system and the tank are 15 years old [01:25:34] and they have served their useful life [01:25:37] and there's corrosion and minor fuel leaks [01:25:40] and we'd like to get those items tended to. [01:25:43] Thank you. I'll open it up for public comment. [01:25:46] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:25:50] Move approval. [01:25:52] Second. [01:25:53] The maker. [01:25:54] It's public works night at city council. [01:25:57] I was thinking the same thing. [01:25:59] Second. [01:26:01] Deputy Mayor. [01:26:03] Yes, Mayor, I don't have anything. Thank you. [01:26:05] No, it's necessary. [01:26:08] Good. [01:26:09] We're now to communications. [01:26:11] I have to vote. [01:26:12] I'm sorry. [01:26:13] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:26:16] Aye. [01:26:17] Opposed, light sign. [01:26:18] I was doing my best to get us out of here. [01:26:21] Communications. [01:26:23] A couple of things and I wanted to share with you [01:26:27] the Salvation Army Pasco County Corps Women's Group [01:26:31] is praying for you and your family [01:26:34] and for our entire team here at the city [01:26:39] and I would like to publicly say to that group, [01:26:42] thank you very much. [01:26:44] We'll take all the divine assistance we can get [01:26:47] and we appreciate your prayers and support. [01:26:52] Second is a comment that actually was made to me today [01:26:57] by a business owner who fronts on Railroad Square [01:27:04] and their comment was that when we do the Railroad Square improvements, [01:27:13] to the extent that we can cut down on the amount of pavement,

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    Fuel Tank Sump Pump Replacement Project

    discussed

    The Deputy Mayor raised concerns about bills in the current Florida legislative session that could reduce city revenue, increase operating costs, and erode home rule. He proposed convening a workshop for Council to review priority bills and develop a strategy to communicate with local legislators. The Mayor also relayed a public suggestion about heat mitigation at Railroad Square and noted recent successful events there.

    • direction:Deputy Mayor proposed scheduling a workshop for Council to review pending state legislation and formulate a strategy to communicate with local legislators. (none)

    📍Railroad Square🏢Fitzgerald's🏢Florida League of Cities👤Rivera#Florida legislative session bills#Railroad Square plans#home rule

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    [01:27:18] it may help make things a little bit cooler. [01:27:21] They recognize even with sunshades, [01:27:23] all that asphalt that's there now is certainly going to be reflecting heat back up. [01:27:29] So I will just toss that out for Mr. Rivera [01:27:32] and the folks that are looking at the Railroad Square plans [01:27:36] as a suggestion from a member of the public [01:27:42] that thinks it would be nice to have Railroad Square [01:27:45] as a place that people want to go and enjoy [01:27:49] regardless of how warm it is outside. [01:27:51] And by the way, Saturday night there was an amazing event there on Railroad Square [01:27:56] which I guess is a regular thing now each month [01:28:02] and it's nice to see that getting used. [01:28:05] It's nice to see Fitzgerald's planning to use it for the St. Patrick's Day celebration. [01:28:12] So it's nice to know we haven't lost it to the fire station. [01:28:17] So with that, Deputy Mayor. [01:28:20] Yeah, thank you, Mayor. [01:28:21] So just one thing that I wanted to bring up with the Council tonight. [01:28:28] You know, this week our legislature started session [01:28:35] and there's a number of bills that can affect our operation of the city [01:28:42] and would have impacts upon us. [01:28:47] Florida League of Cities did a conference call yesterday [01:28:51] that went through a number of them. [01:28:54] You've got at your desk there an article in today's paper [01:28:59] that mentions several bills that are proposed [01:29:03] that leave concerns to cities throughout the state. [01:29:07] This is but a sampling of the ones [01:29:09] and some of them are significantly, very significant [01:29:13] in both a reduction in our revenue [01:29:17] and an increase in our cost of the way we operate. [01:29:21] And also, as often does, is a little invasion in what we can do, [01:29:29] going back to our home rule plans. [01:29:31] And it seems to be more significant this year than it's been in the past [01:29:36] and I'd really like to see us get together and review some of these [01:29:42] and pinpoint some that are very dear to our hearts. [01:29:46] I think you'll have a number that would be there. [01:29:48] And then formulate some method and some strategic plan [01:29:53] on how we might communicate that to our local legislators [01:29:57] and those others that serve on some key committees. [01:30:00] there. So I would propose to us maybe to get together a workshop. I think it might also [01:30:06] serve to encourage, you know, I plan to participate, I would encourage others to maybe try to plan

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19. 12Adjournment▶ 1:40:55
20. 1Call to Order – Roll Call
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    Pledge of Allegiance

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    Moment of Silence

    Moment of Silence.
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    Approval of February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

    Approval of the minutes from the February 21, 2023 regular meeting.