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2. 5

   Presentation of Master Municipal Clerk Designation to City Clerk Judy Meyers

   Dawn Wright, city clerk of Eagle Lake and Florida Association of City Clerks Central West District Director, presented City Clerk Judy Meyers with the Master Municipal Clerk designation, recognizing her completion of 100+ hours of advanced education and her professional accomplishments since joining the city 11 years ago.

   🏢City of Eagle Lake, Florida🏢Florida Association of City Clerks🏢Florida Institute of Government🏢Florida League of Cities🏢International Institute of Municipal Clerks👤Dawn Wright👤Judy Meyers#FACC Central West District#Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation#Master Municipal Clerk Academy

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   [00:01:21] Hi. [00:01:25] Good evening. [00:01:26] My name is Dawn Wright and I'm the city clerk for the city of Eagle Lake, Florida, [00:01:29] and the Florida Association of City Clerks Central West District Director. [00:01:33] It is with great pleasure that I appear here this evening to congratulate your city on the recent accomplishments of [00:01:39] your city clerk, Judy Myers, upon receiving her master mall clerk designation. [00:01:44] Judy started her municipal career 11 years ago when she served as the executive assistant to the city manager. [00:01:50] In 2016, Judy was appointed as the city clerk. [00:01:54] Judy is an active member of the Florida Association of City Clerks and serves on our legislative committee. [00:02:00] The International Institute of Municipal Clerks and its partner, the Florida Association of City Clerks, [00:02:06] are professional associations that promote continuing education and certification through university [00:02:11] and college-based institutes. [00:02:13] IIMC's primary goal is to actively promote the continuing education and professional development [00:02:19] of municipal clerks through extensive education programs, certification publications, [00:02:24] networking across the globe, annual conferences, and research. [00:02:28] FACC's primary goal is to actively promote the continuing education and professional developments of municipal clerks [00:02:34] in the state of Florida by partnering with the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Institute of Government [00:02:40] to meet the ever-changing educational needs of city and town clerks to improve their knowledge in areas such as [00:02:46] public administration, law, management, elections, and many other disciplines. [00:02:51] The Master Municipal Clerk Academy was established to further professional education of city clerks [00:02:57] and to meet the challenges of the office. [00:03:00] Academy members must demonstrate they have actively engaged in education and professional participation [00:03:06] that keeps them current with the changing events in the local government scene. [00:03:10] Academy members seeking to earn the Master Municipal Clerk designation are required to attain 100 hours [00:03:16] in advanced education with 60% of the coursework in public administration [00:03:21] and 40% in professional and social contributions. [00:03:25] This is quite a task considering the daily demands of the city clerk's office. [00:03:29] Currently, 9.6% or 1,493 of the 15,501 members of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks [00:03:40] have attained the Master Municipal Clerk designation. [00:03:43] And of the 614 members of the Florida Association of City Clerks, [00:03:48] 141 members have reached the Master Municipal Clerk designation. [00:03:52] Judy is now part of an elite group of professionals in local government, [00:03:56] a group she could have never become part of without your continuing commitment to support her efforts. [00:04:01] Your city can take immense pride in Judy's educational accomplishments [00:04:06] and her commitment to lifelong learning has enabled her to achieve this milestone. [00:04:10] Judy, display your plaque and wear your pin with pride as an example of your dedication and professionalism. [00:04:16] On behalf of the Florida Association of City Clerks President, Board of Directors, [00:04:21] its members in the Central West District, congratulations on becoming our newest Master Municipal Clerk. [00:04:26] We are so very proud of you. [00:04:28] Applause

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3. 4

   Approval of November 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Approval of the November 6, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Transcript fragment does not capture the actual motion or vote.

   #November 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

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   [00:04:58] In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. [00:05:28] I just want to say that she supports us. Major. Major support of us. We couldn't do it without her. [00:05:58] All right. Thank you.

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4. 6

   Swearing-In of New Police Officer Robert Drumm

   Officer Robert Drumm was sworn in as a new New Port Richey police officer. He brings eight-and-a-half years of prior experience from Largo PD, including SWAT and FTO program experience, and will begin the department's field training (FTEP) program.

   🏢Largo Police Department🏢New Port Richey Police Department🏢Pinellas County Sheriff's Department👤Judy👤Robert Drumm#FTEP (Field Training and Evaluation Program)#Oath of Office

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   [00:09:02] I appreciate all your help, and congratulations. [00:09:07] Thank you. [00:09:08] It's truly a pleasure working with all of you. [00:09:09] Thank you. [00:09:10] I just want to add one other thing. [00:09:13] She wasn't prepared to give this job. [00:09:15] Debbie gave it to her, and then she decided to take it and run with it. [00:09:19] So she had been an assistant to the city manager for about five years before she got this job [00:09:26] and then took it and ran with it and did a great job. [00:09:28] And, of course, like I said, supports us 100%. [00:09:31] So thank you very much. [00:09:33] Okay, now moving on to swearing in a police officer, Robert Drum. [00:09:51] Honorable mayor, council members, city manager, city attorney, and our master municipal clerk, Judy, [00:09:57] congratulations. [00:09:58] What an accomplishment. [00:09:59] Well done. [00:10:00] So this is really something that is really important because hiring smart is critical to an organization's success. [00:10:08] It's one of the most important things you can do. [00:10:10] We've been very fortunate to be able to attract officers that have prior experience, [00:10:16] so they hit the road running or they hit the ground running when they come on board. [00:10:20] So it's imperative that we bring in quality workers. [00:10:23] That's a cornerstone to what we do. [00:10:26] So we hired Officer Robert Drum, and he has eight-and-a-half years' experience from Largo PD. [00:10:32] He was a member of, obviously, a patrol team, their SWAT team, their FTO program. [00:10:37] He received several trainings in high liability instructor and advanced SWAT tactics. [00:10:42] He's very excited to start his new career at New Port Richey Police Department, [00:10:45] so he will begin our field training program. [00:10:48] We call it the FTEP program. [00:10:50] Hopefully we can accelerate Robert through, but you'll go at your own pace. [00:10:53] If he has to go through the whole program, he will. [00:10:55] If not, he can get out early because of that prior experience. [00:10:58] So Officer Drum's wife is a corporal for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department, [00:11:03] and while he is off duty, he enjoys spending time with his family [00:11:06] and his hobbies of building his car and traveling. [00:11:09] So congratulations. [00:11:11] Welcome aboard. [00:11:12] We're real excited to have you. [00:11:13] Do you want to say anything to council? [00:11:15] Thank you, guys, for the opportunity. [00:11:18] You want to bring your family down here? [00:11:23] Yeah, they're coming down now. [00:11:25] Yeah. [00:11:29] Nice to meet you. [00:11:30] You can give the camera to one of those ladies in the front there. [00:11:38] Give your phone to one of those ladies in the front there. [00:11:43] So Robert's going to be sworn in. [00:11:45] Now, this is a big test, so you've got to pass it. [00:11:47] You can't mess this up, or we won't move forward. [00:11:50] You've got to cheat sheet. [00:11:51] Okay. [00:11:52] Our Master Corporal will come up and swore you in. [00:11:57] Would you get in there a little bit, family, please? [00:11:59] Family, would you get in there, please? [00:12:02] Raise your right hand and repeat after me. [00:12:04] I, and state your name. [00:12:06] I, Robert Drum. [00:12:07] A citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:12:11] A citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:12:14] And being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:12:19] And being employed by or an officer of the city of New Port Richey. [00:12:23] And a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer. [00:12:27] And a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer. [00:12:31] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:12:33] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:12:36] That I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Florida. [00:12:41] That I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Florida. [00:12:44] And that I will support, protect, and defend. [00:12:47] And that I will support, protect, and defend. [00:12:49] The Constitution and government of the United States and of the state of Florida. [00:12:54] The Constitution and government of the United States and the state of Florida. [00:12:57] Against all enemies, domestic or foreign. [00:13:00] Against all enemies, domestic or foreign. [00:13:02] That I will bear true faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same. [00:13:06] And that I will bear true faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same. [00:13:09] That I will uphold the ordinances of the city of New Port Richey, Florida. [00:13:13] That I will uphold the ordinances of the city of New Port Richey, Florida. [00:13:16] And that I will faithfully perform all the duties of police officer of said city. [00:13:21] And that I will faithfully perform all the duties of police officer of said city. [00:13:26] So help me God. [00:13:27] So help me God. [00:13:28] Thank you. [00:13:29] Applause. [00:13:35] Come on guys, line up. [00:13:36] We're going to take a picture of some of the council members and the city manager. [00:13:56] Just don't put our picture up at the police department. [00:14:00] Wherever he is. [00:14:01] Post office too. [00:14:03] Hey guys. [00:14:32] Come on, get back in. [00:14:33] We've got another one to take. [00:14:43] Welcome. [00:14:44] Welcome aboard. [00:14:45] Be safe down there. [00:14:46] Welcome to the family. [00:14:47] Bye Judy. [00:14:55] Cheers.

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   Proclamation - Small Business Saturday

   approved

   Mayor Chopper Davis read a proclamation designating November 30, 2024 as Small Business Saturday in the City of New Port Richey, encouraging residents to support local small businesses. The Mayor noted growth in downtown commercial occupancy from about 80 of 140 spaces in 2014 to roughly 190 of 200 today, and a Main Street board member accepted the proclamation.

   • direction:Proclaim November 30, 2024 as Small Business Saturday in the City of New Port Richey. (passed)

   🏢Main Street🏢United States Small Business Administration👤Chopper Davis👤Greg Orbeck👤Manns👤Mario Azzoni#Downtown New Port Richey#Small Business Saturday

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   [00:15:00] She is here, she's in the back. [00:15:04] She's going to leave it behind. [00:15:11] I did learn when I was little. [00:15:18] Awesome. [00:15:19] Saturday. [00:15:20] Yes, awesome. [00:15:21] Excited. [00:15:23] Ready? [00:15:26] This is a proclamation of the Office of the Mayor [00:15:28] of City of New Port Richey, whereas the City [00:15:30] of New Port Richey celebrates our local small businesses [00:15:33] and the contributions they make to our local economy [00:15:35] and community, and whereas according [00:15:37] to the United States Small Business Administration, [00:15:40] there are 32 million small businesses in the United States [00:15:44] of which small businesses represent 99.7% of firms [00:15:49] with paid employees and are responsible for 62% [00:15:52] of net new jobs created since 1995. [00:15:56] Small businesses employ 46.8% of the employees [00:15:59] in the private sector in the United States, [00:16:02] and whereas over three-quarters [00:16:04] of consumers understand the importance [00:16:06] of supporting the small businesses in their community [00:16:09] on Small Business Saturday and report [00:16:11] that the day makes them want to encourage others [00:16:13] to shop small independently owned retailers not only [00:16:17] on this day but all year long, and whereas over half [00:16:20] of shoppers reported they shopped online [00:16:21] with a small business and or dined for or ordered takeout [00:16:25] from a small restaurant, bar or cafe [00:16:27] on Small Business Saturday in 2022, and whereas the City [00:16:32] of New Port Richey supports our local businesses [00:16:34] that create jobs, boost our local economy [00:16:36] and preserve our neighborhoods, and whereas advocacy groups [00:16:39] as well as public and private organizations [00:16:41] across the country have endorsed the Saturday [00:16:43] after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday. [00:16:47] Now therefore, I, Chopper Davis, Mayor of the City [00:16:49] of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim November 30, [00:16:52] 2024 as Small Business Saturday in the City of New Port Richey [00:16:56] and urge the residents of our community and communities [00:16:59] across the country to support small businesses and merchants [00:17:03] on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. [00:17:05] Thank you. [00:17:06] I just want to mention a couple things. [00:17:08] In, I think it was 14, the economic development guy, [00:17:13] Mario Azzoni, and he and I walked from City Hall to 19 [00:17:17] on Main Street only and then from the Circle [00:17:19] down to the gas station. [00:17:21] There was 140 commercial opportunities, whether it's an [00:17:23] office or a restaurant, you know, retail, whatever it was, [00:17:26] and only about 80 were being used. [00:17:29] Now 10 years later, there's over 200 with 190 being used. [00:17:32] So there's an example of what, you know, small business [00:17:35] and what a community can do to support small business. [00:17:38] Thank you. [00:17:41] Thank you. [00:17:44] So I just want to say thank you for this. [00:17:45] We're very excited. [00:17:47] Like Mayor Davis said, there are a lot of businesses downtown, [00:17:52] a lot of restaurants to eat at, so inviting the community [00:17:56] to come down and enjoy downtown New Port Richey. [00:18:01] Here as a Main Street board member, [00:18:04] we had a very successful 2024. [00:18:07] We've got a lot of fun stuff in the works for 2025. [00:18:11] I just want to say thank you to all the council. [00:18:15] Greg Orbeck, City Manager Manns, thank you for your support. [00:18:19] Thank you for all you do.

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6. 8Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 18:20
7. 9.a

   Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

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   Council approved purchases/payments as presented with a 4-0 vote.

   • vote:Approve purchases/payments for City Council approval as presented. (passed)4–0

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   [00:28:14] Do we have approval? [00:28:21] A second. [00:28:23] Comments? [00:28:24] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:28:27] Aye. Aye. [00:28:28] Those opposed, we have four nothing.

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8. 10.a

   Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2305: Moratorium on Building Permits for Recently Annexed Town and Country Villas Property

   approved

   Council held second reading of Ordinance 2024-2305, imposing a 180-day moratorium on new construction building permits for the residential portion of the recently annexed Town and Country Villas property (Leisure Lane and Van Doren Avenue). The motion passed with the caveat that the map and legal description in Exhibit A be replaced to reflect only the residential properties, using the legal description from Ordinance 2024-2308.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2305

   • motion:Approve the 180-day moratorium on building permits for the Town and Country Villas property, with the map in Exhibit A swapped out to reflect only the residential properties and the legal description replaced with that from Ordinance 2024-2308. (passed)

   📍Highway 19 and Gulf Boulevard📍Leisure Lane and Van Doren Avenue📍OR book 11-064, page 3586🏢Land Development Review Board🏢Southgate Shopping Center👤Ms. Algier#Ordinance 2024-2305#Ordinance 2024-2307#Ordinance 2024-2308#Pasco County interlocal annexation agreement#Town and Country Villas annexation

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   [00:28:30] Public reading of ordinances. [00:28:33] Second reading of ordinance 2024-2305, [00:28:37] memorandum on building permits for readily accessed town [00:28:42] and country villa property. [00:28:45] This is ordinance number 2024-2305, [00:28:47] an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, [00:28:49] Florida providing for a 180-day moratorium on the permit [00:28:52] and construction or installation of buildings [00:28:55] or structures within the area described [00:28:57] in the interlocal annexation agreement between the city [00:29:00] of New Port Richey, Florida and Pasco County, [00:29:02] Florida recorded in OR book 11-064, page 3586, [00:29:08] public records as depicted in exhibit A attached here [00:29:11] to providing for enforcement, providing for severability [00:29:13] and providing for an effective date. [00:29:23] Okay. All right. [00:29:24] As indicated by the city attorney, [00:29:28] the request is to impose a 180-day moratorium [00:29:33] on building permits for the property in town [00:29:39] and country villas, which is commonly referred [00:29:41] to as Leisure Lane and Van Doren Avenue, which was annexed [00:29:48] into the city as an enclave on October 1st, 2024. [00:29:52] And Ms. Algier has a bit of a PowerPoint [00:29:57] for the second reading. [00:30:00] I'll ask her to review for you related to this agenda item. [00:30:06] Thank you. [00:30:24] Can you do it? [00:30:28] Okay. So, excuse me. [00:30:31] This property was recently annexed. [00:30:33] It's approximately 21 acres, and it's along Leisure Lane and Van Doren, [00:30:39] also along Highway 19 and Gulf Boulevard. [00:30:44] The future land use is Pasco County, which is they have retail office residential, [00:30:51] and they have high-density residential, 24. [00:30:54] And then the zoning is Pasco County's mobile home and also C2, [00:31:00] and it's currently commercial and residential in use. [00:31:06] The request is to issue a 180-day moratorium on building permits for new construction, [00:31:12] and this is new construction only, not for repairs or maintenance. [00:31:25] Okay. So the moratorium is for the residential area only, not the commercial area, [00:31:31] and this is Leisure Lane and Van Doren. [00:31:34] On the south, you've got Southgate Shopping Center, [00:31:39] and then along the center, it bisects with Gulf Boulevard, [00:31:44] and then South Road is on the northern end. [00:31:53] So the purpose of the moratorium is to give the staff time to put together the zoning and the land use [00:32:01] and to study, make sure it's the appropriate zoning for the area. [00:32:05] We are required by state statute to designate a land use and a zoning district within the city [00:32:13] rather than accept what the county has. [00:32:21] The Land Development Review Board did review this, [00:32:25] and they found that issuing a moratorium would enable the staff sufficient time [00:32:30] to prepare the land use amendments and rezoning, [00:32:33] and they are recommending approval of the moratorium. [00:32:40] That completes my presentation. [00:32:42] Do we have any public comment? [00:32:46] I see no one from the floor. We'll bring you back for discussion and vote. [00:32:50] Mr. Mayor, before you entertain a motion on this item, [00:32:53] it just occurred to me that the moratorium is only going to apply apparently to the residential portion, [00:33:01] not the commercial portion. [00:33:02] Okay, so does the map that's attached to Exhibit A reflect that? [00:33:08] Yes, it should be residential only. [00:33:11] So just for the record, we'll have to correct the legal description, [00:33:14] and so we'll take the legal description from the ordinance under 2024-2307. [00:33:28] 2024-2308 would be the right one, the 16-acre parcel? [00:33:33] Yes. [00:33:34] The larger parcel? [00:33:35] Yes. [00:33:36] Just for the record, that will be substituted for the legal description, [00:33:39] just to clarify that the entire annexation area is not going to be under a moratorium. [00:33:45] So if the motion would just reflect that, I would appreciate it. [00:33:51] Discussion and vote? [00:33:54] I'll make the motion to approve the moratorium with the caveat that the map that is shown in the exhibit [00:34:03] is swapped out for the appropriate map that reflects only on the residential properties within the rezoned area. [00:34:13] And the legal description. [00:34:15] Second. [00:34:17] Any other comments? [00:34:20] No, sir. [00:34:21] Second. [00:34:23] No, I just think that we need time to look at it. [00:34:27] We're taking this property over from the county, and for the large part it was under just a mess over there. [00:34:34] They did try to build some newer homes, but still it was a blighted area,

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9. 10.b

   Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2306: Small Scale Amendment of the Future Land Use Map (5.29 Acres)

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   Council held the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-2306, a small-scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map changing approximately 5.29 acres at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Gulf Drive along Leisure Lane from Pasco County Retail Office Residential to Highway Commercial. Staff recommended the change as compatible with the comprehensive plan and supportive of future economic development.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2306

   📍northwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Gulf Drive along Leisure Lane#City's Comprehensive Plan#Future Land Use Map#Highway Commercial#Land Development Review Board October 24th meeting#Ordinance No. 2024-2306#Pasco County Retail Office Residential

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   [00:34:38] and so we want to make sure we get it right and make it a nice place. [00:34:43] 180 days, let's make sure we're doing it right. [00:34:46] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:34:48] Aye. [00:34:49] Those opposed, 4-0. [00:34:52] Second reading of Ordinance Number 2024-2306, [00:34:55] Small-Scale Amendment for the Future Land Use Map for the City's Comprehensive Plan of 5.29 Acres. [00:35:02] This is Ordinance Number 2024-2306, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:35:07] providing for a small-scale amendment of the future land use map of the city's adopted comprehensive plan, [00:35:12] providing for a change in the land use designation for approximately 5.29 acres of property [00:35:18] generally located at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Gulf Drive along Leisure Lane [00:35:23] as shown on the map attached here to Exhibit A and legally ascribed herein, [00:35:27] providing for the amendment of the land use designation for said property from Pasco County Retail Office Residential [00:35:33] to Highway Commercial, providing for conflict severability and effective date. [00:35:38] As indicated by the City Attorney, this property is generally located along U.S. Highway 19 at Gulf Drive [00:35:45] and along Leisure Lane. There are also some lots along Gulf Drive. [00:35:52] It's principally vacant along U.S. Highway 19 and there are some commercially developed lots as well. [00:36:03] And the future, I'm sorry, the existing land use from Pasco County's Retail Office Residential also, [00:36:18] and based on the existing uses along U.S. Highway 19, [00:36:26] the city's recommendation to the Land Development Review Board would be or was to be allowed [00:36:37] for future economic development growth that it should be highway commercial as it is along U.S. Highway 19 [00:36:47] along the city boundaries on U.S. Highway 19. [00:36:54] It was determined to be most compatible with the comprehensive plan and that specific recommendation [00:37:03] was advanced to the Land Development Review Board at their meeting on October 24th.

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10. 10.c

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2307: Rezoning of 5.29 Acres from Pasco County Mobile Home and C-2 to Highway Commercial

    approved

    Council approved on second reading Ordinance 2024-2307, rezoning approximately 5.29 acres at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Gulf Drive/Boulevard along Leisure Lane from Pasco County Residential Mobile Home and C-2 to Highway Commercial. Staff and the Land Development Review Board found the rezoning consistent with the comprehensive plan, and existing uses (a beauty shop and Eagles Club parking lots) fit the Highway Commercial classification.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2307

    • motion:Motion to approve second reading of Ordinance 2024-2307 rezoning 5.29 acres from Pasco County Mobile Home and C-2 to Highway Commercial. (passed)4–0

    📍northwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Gulf Drive/Gulf Boulevard along Leisure Lane🏢Eagles Club👤Mrs. Algier#Highway Commercial zoning#Land Development Code#Land Development Review Board#Ordinance No. 2024-2307#Zoning District Map

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    [00:37:12] And at the conclusion of their discussion, they voted unanimously in favor of recommending [00:37:21] that the small-scale amendment be that the 5.29 acres be approved as a future land use for highway commercial zoning. [00:37:36] Do we have any public comment? Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:37:44] I'll make the motion to approve. [00:37:46] Do I have a second? [00:37:48] Second. [00:37:49] To the maker? [00:37:51] The scheme of development has already been transmitted to us at the first reading, and it makes sense, [00:38:01] and it's good to have additional commercial property as well as residential in the city to provide us increased tax base. [00:38:15] I'm good. [00:38:16] Yeah, I spoke during the first reading. [00:38:18] I don't have much more to add other than in addition to the tax base, making sure we're rounding out [00:38:24] and starting to bring more of a vision to that part of our city. [00:38:32] I think it also complements the area with what's around it, so I'm in favor also. [00:38:37] All those in favor? [00:38:38] Mayor, before you vote, I just want to make sure the record shows that these items beginning with this item [00:38:46] and the next three, the maps, you should have been handed out before the meeting, the maps were misattached, [00:38:53] so we corrected all those just for the record, so they're all going to be under that same situation. [00:38:59] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:39:01] Aye. [00:39:02] Opposed? [00:39:03] Four to nothing. [00:39:04] Moving on to second reading of Ordinance Number 2024-2307, Rezoning of 5.29 Acres of Property [00:39:12] from Pasco County Mobile Homes and C2 to Highway Commercial. [00:39:19] This is Ordinance Number 2024-2307, an Ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:39:23] providing for amendment of Land Development Code, Zoning District Map, [00:39:27] providing for rezoning of approximately 5.29 acres of property, [00:39:30] generally located at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 Gulf Drive along Leisure Lane [00:39:35] and legally described herein, providing for amendment of the Zoning District Designation [00:39:39] for said property from Pasco County Residential Mobile Home and C2 General Commercial to Highway Commercial, [00:39:45] providing for complex severability and effective date. [00:39:49] As indicated in the previous agenda item, this property is located generally [00:39:55] at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Gulf Drive and Leisure Lane [00:40:02] and Mrs. Algier does have a PowerPoint presentation for the rezoning of the 5.29 acres [00:40:09] to the designation of Highway Commercial. [00:40:16] Don't we? [00:40:19] We do. [00:40:32] Okay, so this is, again, it's approximately 5.29 acres, it's at U.S. Highway 19 and Gulf Boulevard [00:40:40] and it does have a county land use and a county zoning. [00:40:46] Works now. [00:40:52] The request is, we've already voted on the land use, but for the rezoning, [00:40:57] the request is to go to Highway Commercial, the same as all the other properties on Highway 19 [00:41:04] and it would be commercial in use. [00:41:06] As you can see from the map, it sits along Highway 19, Gulf Boulevard is along the south [00:41:13] and then there's just one property on the south side of Gulf Boulevard. [00:41:18] There are three or four small lots along Leisure Lane that's also included in this rezoning request. [00:41:26] One lot is currently a beauty shop and then the other three lots are a beauty shop [00:41:34] and the other three lots are parking for, I believe it's the Eagles Club? [00:41:43] Eagles. [00:41:44] Yeah. [00:41:45] And so all of that is requested to be commercial. [00:41:51] The future, we've already done the future land use. [00:41:54] So the zoning, currently in the county, the yellow C2 is what it is currently zoned [00:42:03] and the little lots along Leisure Lane, you've got one lot zoned C2 and the others are zoned mobile home, [00:42:11] but they are parking lots. [00:42:17] And the city's zoning is Highway Commercial, so it would be surrounded by Highway Commercial [00:42:24] and that is the request to go Highway Commercial. [00:42:28] So the criteria for rezoning was looked at by staff and by the Land Development Review Board [00:42:36] in considering their recommendation. [00:42:41] And the Land Development Review Board did find that it is consistent with the comprehensive plan [00:42:49] and it can meet the codes of the Land Development Code [00:42:53] and therefore they are recommending that this property is rezoned to Highway Commercial. [00:43:00] We should additionally note that all of the existing businesses fit into the Highway Commercial zoning classification. [00:43:06] Yes. [00:43:08] Public comment? [00:43:10] Seeing no one come forward for discussion and vote. [00:43:14] Move to approve. [00:43:16] Second. [00:43:17] Second. [00:43:18] Second. [00:43:20] No further comment based on the questions I asked during the first reading. [00:43:24] Second. [00:43:25] Just clarifying, the first motion we made was the future land use map changes. [00:43:31] This now is talking to the zoning and it's all part of us getting allocations to these properties [00:43:39] that are consistent with the city's Land Development Code and so it's a normal process. [00:43:46] It's not something unusual to be done but something after an annexation that has to occur [00:43:51] and I think it was well thought through and I appreciate the thoughtfulness. [00:43:57] Nothing further. [00:43:58] All those in favor signify by aye.

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11. 10.d

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2308: Small Scale Amendment of the Future Land Use Map (16 Acres)

    approved

    Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2024-2308, a small scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map changing approximately 16 acres along Leisure Lane and Van Dorn Avenue from Pasco County Retail Office Residential and Pasco County Residential 24 to Medium Density Residential (MDR 20). No public comment was offered and the ordinance was approved 4-0.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2308

    • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2024-2308, a small scale amendment of the Future Land Use Map for approximately 16 acres to Medium Density Residential (MDR 20). (passed)4–0

    📍Leisure Lane and Van Dorn Avenue#Comprehensive Plan#Future Land Use Map#Medium Density Residential MDR 20#Ordinance No. 2024-2308#Pasco County Residential 24#Pasco County Retail Office Residential

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    [00:44:00] Aye. [00:44:01] Those opposed, four nothing. [00:44:03] Moving on to the second reading of Ordinance 2024-2308, [00:44:07] Small Scale Amendment to Future Land Use Map of the City's Comprehensive Plan, 16 acres. [00:44:13] This is Ordinance 2024-2308, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:44:18] providing for a small scale amendment of the future land use map of the City's adopted comprehensive plan. [00:44:23] Providing for a change in the land use designation for approximately 16 acres of property [00:44:28] generally located along Leisure Lane and Van Dorn Avenue as shown on the map attached here too, [00:44:33] as Exhibit A and legally described herein. [00:44:35] Providing for the amendment of the land use designation for said property from Pasco County [00:44:41] Retail Office Residential and Pasco County Residential 24 to Medium Density Residential MDR 20. [00:44:49] Providing for complex severability and an effective date. [00:44:51] Do we have any public comment? [00:44:53] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:44:56] Move the approval. [00:45:00] ordinance number 2024 2308 second second the maker and this is our first of two [00:45:09] steps right the future land-use allocations and been well described and [00:45:18] I'm good all those in favor signify by aye those opposed for nothing moving on

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12. 10.e

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2309: Rezoning of 16 Acres from Pasco County Residential Mobile Home to R-4 Coastal Cottage

    approved

    Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2024-2309, rezoning approximately 16 acres along Leisure Lane and Van Doren Avenue from Pasco County Residential Mobile Home to R-4 Coastal Cottage district. No public comment was offered and the ordinance was approved.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2309

    • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2024-2309 rezoning approximately 16 acres from Pasco County Residential Mobile Home to R-4 Coastal Cottage district. (passed)

    📍approximately 16 acres generally located along Leisure Lane and Van Doren Avenue#Ordinance 2024-2309#R-4 Coastal Cottage district

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    [00:45:25] to second reading of ordinance 2024 2309 rezoning of 16 acres of property [00:45:30] from Pasco County residential mobile home to our four coastal cottages this [00:45:35] is ordinance number 2024 2309 an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey Florida providing for amendment of the land development code zoning [00:45:43] district map providing for rezoning of approximately 16 acres of property [00:45:46] generally located along leisure lane of Van Doren Avenue and legally described [00:45:50] herein providing for amendment of the zoning district designation for said [00:45:54] property from Pasco County residential mobile home to our four coastal cottage [00:45:59] district providing for complex severability and effective date every [00:46:05] we have any public comment see no one come forward bring it back for [00:46:10] discussion about but I'll make that motion to approve ordinance 2024 2309 [00:46:19] no second second maker I'm very interested to find this new coastal [00:46:27] cottage district to see if it can find some use in this part in this project [00:46:36] I'm liking the coastal college I can't wait to yeah good yeah all those in [00:46:43] favor signify aye those opposed for nothing the next three items on the [00:46:49] public reading of ordinance has been pulled to further at the table I'm at

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13. 11.a

    Acceptance of Donation by the West Pasco Quilters Guild to the Parks and Recreation Department (Budget Amendment)

    approved

    Council accepted a $3,500 donation from the West Pasco Quilters Guild to the Parks and Recreation Department, earmarked for the Open Arms scholarship program at the Recreation and Aquatic Center. The funds will support youth memberships and programming such as summer camps. Council discussion also touched on pursuing partnerships with Pasco County for recreation funding.

    • motion:Move to approve acceptance of the $3,500 donation from the West Pasco Quilters Guild to the Parks and Recreation Department, earmarked for the Open Arms scholarship program. (passed)

    🏢West Pasco Quilters Guild👤Andre Julian#Budget Amendment#Open Arms scholarship program#Pasco County recreation non-ad valorem assessment#Recreation and Aquatic Center#service area resolution

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    [00:46:53] this time mr. mayor until we have the survey documents okay a business items [00:46:57] accepted of a donation from the West Pasco Quilters Guild to the Parks and [00:47:02] Recreation Department yes unfortunately I don't see a member in attendance this [00:47:07] evening from the West Pasco Quilters Guild but they have a very generous [00:47:16] donation in the amount of $3,500 that they would like to advance to the [00:47:23] Recreation Aquatic Center and they've asked that it be specifically earmarked [00:47:28] to support the open arm scholarship program on the city's purchasing policy [00:47:35] requires that you formally accept any unexpected revenue and we would like you [00:47:45] to do that this evening and that their gracious donation be used to offset [00:47:56] youth who qualify for our open arm scholarship program and if you're [00:48:00] interested in any details about the program then we have Andre Julian our [00:48:07] director for Parks and Recreation you can tell us all about it I'm in [00:48:14] they not come back would you like to say anything no I think city manager man's [00:48:19] covered it all but we're excited it's an opportunity for us to be able to help [00:48:24] youth in the in the community and beyond honestly and so we look forward to the [00:48:28] opportunity to use those funds for that reason thank you bring it back for [00:48:32] discussion vote I'll move to approve second yeah I just want to ask a quick [00:48:40] question the open arms I know it's gone through some stages and now it's evolved [00:48:46] into something more accessible to a lot more families does the open arms I'm [00:48:52] trying to read it here does it include access to summer camp youth going to be [00:48:57] used for those purposes that's the that yes that's a part of the request is that [00:49:01] we want to be able to utilize it for more than just membership to the [00:49:06] facility because we think the impact is greater to include the programming [00:49:10] components from Parks and Rec as well awesome and just a touch on the West [00:49:15] Pasco quilters guild and the the commerce that they not only bring to our [00:49:20] downtown with the is it biannual now or is it annual it's a it's annual the [00:49:25] annual event that they put on at the rec center in addition to some smaller [00:49:29] events it's not just benefiting our downtown but it's created a great [00:49:32] partnership with the rec center in that they use our facility they bring a lot [00:49:37] of traffic to it and now they're you know supporting it financially as well [00:49:43] with this program and I'm excited to see it happening I know staff spent some [00:49:46] time working out the the numbers and and I hope to see it the partnership [00:49:53] continue well into the future and they're just a very generous [00:49:55] organization all around second yeah they the the guild they're they're always [00:50:01] active always doing stuff always you know donating and I mean they're busy [00:50:05] bunch and they they do some awesome work so thank thank them for all they do I [00:50:11] mean the word membership came up so first of all I'm happy to know that you [00:50:16] can extend it beyond the things like summer programs where there are [00:50:19] additional fees because it remains my goal that by this time next year that [00:50:24] the membership may be able to be modified to line up with the county and [00:50:28] that they in fact will pay us some of the money for the residents that we're [00:50:32] serving they're under designed to build a like-kind facility of sorts in the [00:50:41] city of Dade City right now with their money to provide it to that city the [00:50:46] only thing that's different and I don't know what we do but it's an issue that [00:50:50] I'd like to bring to your all's attention when it comes to helping folks [00:50:57] has to do with the the manner in which new residents when they come into the [00:51:04] community are charged by the county a an impact fee and I know we've stayed away [00:51:10] from impact fees but as we try to line up I hope with getting into the deep [00:51:17] deeper pocketed funding for for our facility and for services for our [00:51:22] residents it might be worthwhile to look at that there there are currently in the [00:51:28] county imposed a fee for folks that goes towards the additional cost and if [00:51:35] that's being imposed all around us it may be something we'll have to talk [00:51:38] about but but I'm continue to be anxious to see us move forward with the [00:51:46] resolution related to the service area and I know that it has kind of [00:51:51] disappeared off of the what meeting might it be on but I'd like to see that [00:51:57] we've got some mapping that needs to have some work done on it and and I'd [00:52:01] like hopefully to have that discussion because once again the the county has [00:52:08] and I'll remind us again that the county did establish a non an ad valorem [00:52:16] assessment strategy for recreation but when they passed it it was gone through [00:52:26] the budget process and then they zeroed it out so they have put a vehicle in [00:52:32] place to charge all county residents for recreation services for operational and [00:52:38] maintenance purposes and as a provider of nearly 20% probably at the usage [00:52:46] right now of all of the recreation centers in the county which would be an [00:52:51] awful lot more population that we have I think that as we generate all this [00:52:57] information about what they're trying to do going forward and all the budget [00:53:03] constraints that we had and problems that we had that there's a real [00:53:07] opportunity for us to to partner going back to the idea of partnerships not by [00:53:13] giving them our facility or selling them 49% of it like we did with but they [00:53:19] invested in that at the sewer plant they haven't invested in our recreation [00:53:24] facility at all and yet we deserve a partnership with them if not in the [00:53:31] capital and the operation and in the annual revenues for providing the [00:53:37] services so I think we have a really compelling story I think we can get the [00:53:42] support for it and I continue to look forward to it so to the motion on the [00:53:46] floor Mr. Mayor to get back to it this is a good way for us to help folks with [00:53:51] summer programs and other things and I'm glad to see that it's expanded to a more [00:53:56] wide variety of recreational opportunities [00:54:03] second okay oh that's I'm sorry okay although I just want to say it's crystal [00:54:17] ready to take the 3,500 just kidding all those in favor signify by aye those

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14. 11.b

    Approval of 2023 Utility System Master Plan Update

    approved

    Brent Heath of Stroud Engineering Consultants presented the 2023 Utility System Master Plan Update, the first update since 2012, covering the city's water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. The plan identified needed rehabilitation at the wastewater treatment plant (Shriver Treatment Unit, oxidation ditches, clarifiers, headworks), water treatment plant tank rehabilitation, distribution pipe replacement, lead service line replacement, water loss reduction, force main interconnects with Pasco County, and modeling for future septic-to-sewer conversions. Council approved the master plan update.

    • vote:Approval of the 2023 Utility System Master Plan Update. (passed)

    📍Cross Bayou📍Main Street📍Massachusetts Avenue📍Seaforce Drive📍State Road 54📍Tanglewood neighborhood📍Trouble Creek Road📍US 19📍William C. Maydam Water Treatment Plant🏢City of Port Richey🏢FGUA🏢Pasco County🏢Stroud Engineering Consultants, Inc.🏢Tampa Bay Water👤Brent Heath👤Robert Rivera#2012 Utility Master Plan#2023 Utility System Master Plan Update#EPA Lead and Copper Rule#Infiltration and inflow (I&I)#Lift Station 2B#Lift Station 3G#Maydam Chambers Service Area#Oxidation ditches#RAS-WAS pump station#Septic-to-sewer conversion#Shriver Treatment Unit

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    [00:54:24] opposed or nothing okay approval of 2023 utility system master plan update [00:54:32] we have mr. Brent Heath of Stroud engineering consultants incorporated in [00:54:38] attendance this evening he's been working with mr. Rivera for some time [00:54:43] now on the 2023 utility system master plan update the city's plan was last [00:54:57] updated in 12 years ago and so it was due to be updated to talk about the [00:55:04] city's water wastewater and reclaim the water I'll let Robert further introduce [00:55:09] the agenda item before mr. Heath starts to present the results of the study just [00:55:18] a couple quick comments the master plans typically are all encompassing when it [00:55:23] comes to all of the elements of your utility the current master plan focused [00:55:30] on some main elements that included water distribution and sewer collection [00:55:33] improvements upsizing of your force mains modernization rehabilitation of [00:55:40] your lift stations smart meter installations those types of elements [00:55:45] the main component of this proposed plan was a lot of modeling went in for the [00:55:51] purpose of septic to sewer conversion projects in the future as well as major [00:55:57] rehabilitations with the wastewater treatment plant so with that I'll turn [00:56:01] it over to Brent my name is Brent Heath I'm principal Stroud engineering and [00:56:08] pleased to be here to present the utility master plan update so the [00:56:15] purpose of the master plan update your prior master plan was completed and [00:56:20] issued back in 2012 as Robert mentioned that the efforts from that master plan [00:56:27] up to today have been heavily focused on upgrading your collection system [00:56:33] force mains some of your lift stations you have a you know the city has a mix [00:56:39] of old and new infrastructure so a lot of the improvements that we do is [00:56:45] focusing on removing or replacing the old infrastructure to bring those up and [00:56:49] give you a reestablish your serviceable life for those utilities built the [00:56:55] mic up just a little bit could you turn your head so made a little closer to you [00:56:58] yeah thank you all right so address the extent in general condition of your [00:57:05] existing water wastewater and reuse water facilities determine the ability [00:57:10] of these facilities to meet the current and future needs of the service area [00:57:14] provide recommendations with an opinion of probable construction costs and then [00:57:21] you know specific emphasis is trying to ensure that we allow the continued use [00:57:26] and integration of all the existing facilities as best we can minimize cost [00:57:31] for remediation of those facilities and identify the extent timing and cost for [00:57:36] those future needs so this is a map of your service area the heavy dark line is [00:57:48] your city limits and you'll notice that the service area boundary exceeds and [00:57:53] goes beyond those service or your city limits on both the west and the east [00:57:57] sides of the city the service area boundary is also termed the maiden [00:58:07] chambers service area that was the names of the principal negotiators back in the [00:58:13] day between Pasco County in the city of New Port Richey when they established [00:58:16] this summary of your water system you have your potable water system you have [00:58:27] a active potable water well one water treatment plant and you have three water [00:58:33] storage tanks as well as distribution and transmission lines throughout the [00:58:39] city and the service area the William C May them water treatment plant has [00:58:44] capacity of 11.1 million gallons a day that's on a maximum daily use basis so [00:58:50] that's above and beyond what your average day basis is at the plant you [00:58:56] have a 1 million gallon tank for your raw water you have a 2 million gallon [00:59:01] tank for treated water storage and you have chemical disinfection facilities [00:59:05] you produce chloramines which are an improvement to allow you a longer [00:59:10] residual time within the distribution system and that's consistent with what's [00:59:15] all the other municipalities in the area are using for disinfection high service [00:59:21] pump station to get that water out into the system your water supply sources are [00:59:28] from Tampa Bay water that's your primary water supply source that's principally [00:59:33] the Starkey well field and then your city well located at the water treatment [00:59:40] plant site you have approximately 140 miles of water mains throughout the city [00:59:45] ranging in size from an inch and a half all the way up to 30 inches in diameter [00:59:50] hydrants meters valves miscellaneous pertinences and your water system as we [01:00:00] Your water system has a variety of different materials. [01:00:05] You have older piping materials, [01:00:07] such as cast iron, galvanized steel, [01:00:11] and asbestos cement piping. [01:00:16] As we move forward with new pipe, [01:00:18] we install either ductile iron, PVC, or HDPE piping. [01:00:23] So that's proven to be a longer, [01:00:25] more resilient material in pipings, [01:00:30] and that's what we move forward with [01:00:31] when installing new lines. [01:00:35] This is a map of your water system. [01:00:39] What you don't see here is the sizing of the pipes on here, [01:00:42] but this shows you a general representative [01:00:44] where their water lines are. [01:00:48] You'll notice that you have various locations [01:00:51] where you have interconnects, [01:00:52] both with New Port Richey, as well as Pasco County. [01:00:58] And that helps provide you with some resiliency [01:01:05] if something happens on the system, [01:01:06] you're able to either deliver or take water [01:01:09] from some of these other entities. [01:01:14] And then you'll notice in the south side of the city, [01:01:16] you have a elevated water storage tank. [01:01:19] So there's a half million gallon storage tank there [01:01:22] with some planned improvements coming for that facility. [01:01:28] Your water treatment plant. [01:01:30] As water enters into the plant from the well field, [01:01:35] it goes through the two elevated aerators. [01:01:38] Those strip your hydrogen sulfide. [01:01:40] Then it travels into the raw water storage tank. [01:01:44] From there, it is pumped to your finished water tank [01:01:49] and in the process of there, [01:01:50] you have your ingestion of chlorine [01:01:54] or sodium hypochlorite and chloramines. [01:01:58] And then your high service pump building. [01:02:02] And then from there, it goes out into the system. [01:02:04] You'll notice that there's a piping assembly [01:02:08] pretty much in the middle of the driveway. [01:02:10] That's the piping arrangement [01:02:13] that Tampa Bay Water installed. [01:02:16] So the city actually produces [01:02:19] approximately two million gallons a day of water [01:02:21] that goes to their regional system. [01:02:24] So in addition to the water that's produced for the city. [01:02:31] So this is a flow chart [01:02:33] that represents the past 10 years of flow. [01:02:36] What you'll notice is that there's very little change [01:02:40] in the overall flow rates. [01:02:42] It's been fairly consistent throughout those 10 years. [01:02:46] Even with adding some of the additional areas [01:02:49] that you have within your service area [01:02:51] and some of the newer developments, [01:02:53] but in general, you have stayed [01:02:56] within a relatively constant flow range. [01:03:00] And you'll notice that you have plenty of available capacity [01:03:05] within the treatment facility. [01:03:10] So recommendations for the water system. [01:03:14] At the water treatment plant, [01:03:16] there's some rehabilitation that needs to occur [01:03:18] for both of the storage tanks. [01:03:23] And in order to enable that, [01:03:25] we need to install some piping bypass [01:03:28] to be able to route water away from one or both of the tanks [01:03:33] to allow the type of maintenance to occur. [01:03:38] At the water distribution system, [01:03:40] we have distribution pipe replacement, [01:03:43] which again is looking at areas [01:03:45] where you have older pipe materials [01:03:49] or undersized pipe materials. [01:03:51] So we go in there, [01:03:52] install a minimum of six inch diameter piping [01:03:55] so we can include fire hydrants on that line [01:03:59] and route those through the various communities. [01:04:03] Service line replacement. [01:04:05] This is a result of the EPA's lead and copper rule. [01:04:08] They had a revision for that rule. [01:04:11] What that means is that a lot of the older homes, [01:04:15] home sites in the city, [01:04:17] some of those lines contain lead. [01:04:21] So as a city is going out and replacing meters, [01:04:26] they assess what type of pipe is on the homeowner's property [01:04:32] and then they provide either guidance and assistance [01:04:35] with helping them to have plumbers come out [01:04:38] and replace those lines and go from there. [01:04:41] So the city is also developing a spreadsheet [01:04:44] which logs all the pipe materials on the customer lines. [01:04:48] And so they work with those customers to try to help them. [01:04:53] Potable water loss audit questions. [01:04:56] So the city has an elevated [01:05:01] or excessive water loss problem. [01:05:04] So as part of that, they've hired some consultants [01:05:10] which have evaluated the system, [01:05:12] looked at potential areas [01:05:13] where you are seeing some water loss possibilities. [01:05:18] And through that, the city has been working with developing [01:05:21] or working on implementing those recommendations. [01:05:27] And we are seeing some improvements in your water loss, [01:05:35] but it still needs to be continued. [01:05:37] You're still at an excessive level. [01:05:45] Moving on to the wastewater system. [01:05:48] So your collection system includes approximately 79 miles [01:05:52] of pipes ranging in size from four inch to 14 inch. [01:05:55] And approximately over 1,700 manholes. [01:05:59] You've got 74 lift stations [01:06:02] that pump through 20 miles of force mains [01:06:05] to your wastewater treatment facility. [01:06:10] The permit capacity for your treatment plant [01:06:12] is 7.5 million gallons a day. [01:06:15] That's based on an average daily flow. [01:06:19] And your average flow to the plant [01:06:23] is approximately just under 6 million gallons a day. [01:06:32] So this is a map of your sewer [01:06:35] and force main collection system. [01:06:37] You'll see the, generally you have a force main system [01:06:45] that branches out from the north [01:06:48] and flows from the north side of the city [01:06:50] down to the treatment plant. [01:06:52] Also on the south side, [01:06:54] you have another major transmission force main [01:06:58] going up to the site there as well. [01:07:02] Historically, you had a transmission line [01:07:04] that went across Main Street, [01:07:05] across US 19 into the plant site there. [01:07:08] However, that was old material and multiple breaks. [01:07:14] So that was abandoned. [01:07:16] I think in the future, [01:07:17] we'd like to try to reestablish that alignment [01:07:21] and send flows from that direction as well. [01:07:26] As Robert mentioned, [01:07:27] a lot of the lift stations [01:07:30] that were installed within the core of the city [01:07:33] were back in the 1960s. [01:07:36] They are, for the most part, [01:07:38] most of them have been replaced. [01:07:40] However, we have a few left [01:07:43] that we'll be focusing on over the next few years. [01:07:52] Awesome. [01:07:54] There you go. [01:07:57] So for your collection system recommendations, [01:08:04] infiltration inflow. [01:08:08] This is a term we're going to be talking about [01:08:13] multiple times tonight. [01:08:19] Excuse me. [01:08:22] Which means that's water that flows into your system [01:08:24] from groundwater or storm events, surface water. [01:08:33] So the city has a program [01:08:35] where they go in and line the lines, [01:08:37] try to identify leaks and close those up. [01:08:41] This should be a priority as we move forward [01:08:44] and you'll see why as we move, [01:08:46] as we continue into discussion. [01:08:49] Massachusetts Avenue, Forest Main. [01:08:52] You've had a number of failures over the years. [01:08:55] We suspect that some of the pipe [01:08:56] that's been installed there [01:08:58] was insufficient wall thickness. [01:09:05] So part of this is to try to evaluate [01:09:09] where those pieces of pipe that are insufficient [01:09:13] should be identified and then replaced. [01:09:17] You still have three stations [01:09:19] that we know are your old style lift stations. [01:09:24] A project that's currently underway [01:09:25] is going to replace two of those. [01:09:29] The lift station 3G and 2B. [01:09:33] Cast iron forest mains in the system. [01:09:35] Again, those are older pipe materials. [01:09:38] They are more susceptible to corrosion. [01:09:42] And so we are looking to replace those [01:09:44] as we move forward with some of the lift station work. [01:09:53] Lift station 3G hydraulics. [01:09:55] That's a major lift station down in your Tanglewood area, [01:09:58] a neighborhood that re-pumps from multiple lift stations. [01:10:02] However, it pumps through a small force main. [01:10:05] So you do have a project underway right now [01:10:07] which is going to upsize that [01:10:11] and help with those hydraulics. [01:10:15] And then something we did that's new [01:10:19] for this particular update is looked at the force main, [01:10:24] developing or looking at interconnections [01:10:26] with potentially the county so that we could divert flows [01:10:31] if there's an issue with the wastewater treatment plant [01:10:34] or your force main system. [01:10:40] So it's a little bit hard to see on this map, [01:10:43] but we've identified three locations [01:10:45] or three potential interconnects. [01:10:49] There's a eight inch, [01:10:55] half mile for an eight inch connection [01:10:58] up on Massachusetts Avenue. [01:11:04] There's a 20 inch potential connection [01:11:08] on the south side of Trouble Creek Road. [01:11:11] And then a 12 inch force main [01:11:15] on the county road or state road 54. [01:11:24] So make the point, none of these will allow full diversion, [01:11:28] but they'll allow you to offset some flows. [01:11:32] In particular, the interconnection on Trouble Creek Road [01:11:35] that would handle most of what the county sends [01:11:38] to the plant right now, which is substantial. [01:11:40] So it could be potentially two [01:11:42] to three million gallons diversion [01:11:45] to get that flow off the plant. [01:11:51] So the wastewater service area, [01:11:53] in addition to the Maydam Chambers service area, [01:11:58] you also receive flows from both the city of New Port Richey [01:12:03] as well as the Southwest section of the Pasco County. [01:12:08] Pasco County recently purchased the FGUA old lindrick system. [01:12:13] So that also continues to go to the plant as well. [01:12:24] So this is the last 10 years of your treatment plant flows. [01:12:30] The yellow line is your average daily flow. [01:12:33] And you'll notice that that's relatively consistent. [01:12:38] Except for the year in 2023. [01:12:43] The reason why you had a decrease in flows [01:12:45] is that you had a drought year. [01:12:47] So your normal average rainfall is 50 plus inches. [01:12:51] You were approximately 30 inches, almost half. [01:12:55] The result of that is yet your flows to the treatment plant [01:12:57] were reduced by one to one and a half million gallons a day. [01:13:01] So that kind of illustrates the impact [01:13:03] of what you're seeing with infiltration inflow [01:13:06] and impacts to your collection system. [01:13:10] Furthermore, you'll notice that some of these spikes, [01:13:14] those are your max a day flows. [01:13:16] So during heavy rainfall periods, [01:13:19] you do see a high peak, high spike [01:13:21] with flows that go to the plant. [01:13:30] So this is an aerial of your wastewater treatment facility. [01:13:34] You'll notice that you have your, [01:13:40] all the flows are routed up to the north of the facility [01:13:44] and are treated within your oxidation ditches [01:13:51] and also your Shriver Treatment Process Unit, [01:13:54] which is that circular tank right there in the middle. [01:13:59] You have clarifiers on the west side of the site, [01:14:02] filtration following, [01:14:04] and then finally your disinfection chamber. [01:14:10] Toward the middle of the south end of the site, [01:14:12] you have reuse storage tanks. [01:14:16] And then you also have your residuals treatment [01:14:18] at the very south end of the site. [01:14:21] And then right here where my pointer is [01:14:23] that's your surface water discharge location. [01:14:27] And that location is strictly used [01:14:29] during extreme weather events [01:14:31] where you can't physically pump [01:14:32] into the county's reuse system. [01:14:37] The city also owns a site south of Cross Bayou. [01:14:41] Currently you have reject storage tanks there. [01:14:46] So during, again, when you have water [01:14:49] that doesn't meet your effluent [01:14:50] or reuse water quality standards, [01:14:52] you can send that over to these tanks. [01:14:54] And then when the flows are available, [01:14:57] you're able to resend it back. [01:15:00] the head of the treatment plant. Hey Brent, could you please show where the discharge is at the [01:15:04] outfall? It's right here at this pointer. I just wanted to add to what Brent was saying. [01:15:10] As part of our permit, we are allowed to discharge during a storm event once we meet [01:15:15] certain criteria, but it's not raw sewage. It's actually treated effluent that is dechlorinated [01:15:25] and what we have discharged out of that outfall during storm events is cleaner than the bayou, [01:15:31] the existing water in the bayou. And then once we do discharge, we have to do sampling at the [01:15:37] additional parameters and turn that into DEP to verify what we did discharge had either a [01:15:45] negative effect or positive effect or no effect. And like I said, the water that we have sent out [01:15:51] there has been cleaner than what the existing bayou water is. So I just wanted to clarify that. [01:15:58] Correct. In addition to the reused or reject tanks down on the south site, [01:16:07] there's provisions for future reclaimed water storage tanks there as well. [01:16:11] So for facility recommendations, we don't have a priority list here, but the first item, the [01:16:29] Shriver Treatment Unit, that is a priority. Currently it has operational issues due to [01:16:36] deterioration of the mechanical equipment. It's also a different type of process than what your [01:16:43] oxidation ditches are currently running at. So we recommend going in and retrofitting the [01:16:53] Shriver tank and basically create it in a similar type process as you have your [01:17:02] oxidation ditches. It'll make it an easier process to run and it'll be consistent with [01:17:08] what you already have. Can you show that unit on the bigger map to see which one it is? [01:17:15] Yes. Hang on a second. Okay. [01:17:23] So these are your fold-over oxidation ditches. You have four of those. Each are about a million and a [01:17:28] half gallons capacity on a daily basis. The Shriver unit is this circular tank here. And [01:17:34] you'll notice that it has two basins, one inside the other. You have an internal clarifier that's [01:17:41] part of your treatment process and capacity as well. So you would need to maintain that [01:17:48] configuration for the most part, but we're looking at doing some retrofitting [01:17:53] on the exterior portion of the tank to assist with your process. [01:18:08] Again, the last time this plant was expanded was back in the early 90s. So [01:18:16] you have a lot of equipment out there that has some age on it. It's operating in a harsh [01:18:22] environment and at this point you need to start doing some rehabilitation on those existing [01:18:27] facilities. Headworks facility, there's some structural repairs to be done as well as some [01:18:35] equipment repairs. Same thing with your clarifiers. The basins, the concrete's in good shape, but [01:18:43] the steel structure, some of that material needs to be rehabilitated or replaced. [01:18:49] In your oxidation ditches, the aeration mixing components need to be [01:18:58] looking to go with a higher efficiency impeller and aerator combination. [01:19:07] RAS-WES pump station, you have some improvements to improve the flow back to the oxidation ditches. [01:19:19] And your dewatering system, the belt presses, those are also in need of rehabilitation. [01:19:28] Brent, can we add to that? There are continued maintenance programs that are in place with [01:19:35] all of these facilities, just so that you know. An example would be the steel work gets continually [01:19:41] worked on, but the harsh environment with the methane gases and stuff causes a deterioration. [01:19:48] When Brent is identifying and what he's talking about, we basically used up the useful life of a [01:19:56] lot of those facilities. Instead of our guys getting in there or hiring a small contractor [01:20:01] to go ahead and do some steel work and painting and priming and patching and stuff like that, [01:20:07] we're at a point where this report's identified some structure defects that we really need to go [01:20:15] in there and rehab the structures. Yeah, so to follow on what Robert was talking about, [01:20:24] the concrete tanks generally are in good shape. And you can continue and you have a fairly long [01:20:32] useful life. The mechanical equipment that are in those tanks, over time, they get attacked, [01:20:38] they degrade, and they need to be replaced. So you're looking at approximately a 30 to [01:20:43] 40-year useful life on those type of components. And we're at that point now. [01:20:59] Before we go on, if we just go back to the map, the main road here, it looks like [01:21:08] based on the maps of the flows, there's a main pipe that brings everything in and out [01:21:14] right along the... My question is, is it just one central piping system that's bringing [01:21:23] everything in and out? No. Pasco County has a 24-inch forceman that comes up [01:21:30] Seaforce Drive. Okay. That comes up and goes to the headworks at the plant site. The city has [01:21:39] forceman's that come along Main Street from the east, as well as forceman's that come from South [01:21:47] Road across, and then cross by you here, and then head north up to the headworks. So you have [01:21:54] multiple routes of forceman's coming into the plant. They do manifold and come together at [01:22:01] the headworks structure, but there's multiple routes going into the facility. Okay. [01:22:06] So, a high-profile rupture that was experienced about four years ago. [01:22:17] As a result, we went in there, looked at the condition of the existing pipes, and identified [01:22:26] that there was an excessive corrosion occurring on several of the main process pipes. A lot of [01:22:32] those have been replaced, and I'll go back and show you that on the map. [01:22:44] So, for the oxidation test, we had to go through a series of tests, and we had to [01:22:50] do a series of tests to determine whether or not there was any corrosion occurring on the [01:22:55] pipes. So, for the oxidation ditches, there's influent piping on the east side of the structures. [01:23:04] Your rupture was approximately in this area. All the piping has either been replaced or lined [01:23:12] and on the west side, we have replaced the effluent pipes on two of the structures [01:23:19] with two remaining, but those were not as crucial or critical as far as the corrosion occurring. [01:23:28] In addition, we added isolation valves to both the influent side and effluent side, [01:23:33] so we can isolate those tanks if something were to occur again to reduce or prevent any type of [01:23:42] leak. [01:23:52] Residual treatment and odors. At one time, the plant had what's termed an aerobic digestion unit. [01:24:01] What that means is that as you move forward, you collect the sludge, it gets conveyed down [01:24:07] to holding tanks, and you need to have a certain amount of time for the bugs to take care of what's [01:24:18] termed the volatile organic solids. Those volatile solids are what creates the odors. [01:24:26] At this point, there is no digestion other than, I think there's like three or four days worth. [01:24:33] You really need to have 15 to 20 days of storage to be able to handle that kind of [01:24:40] material. What happens is it goes through the belt press facility, goes into a storage trailer, [01:24:48] and over time, those volatile solids start decaying and the odor is fairly strong. [01:24:58] So, consideration should be looking at options to resolve that situation. [01:25:08] And then finally, on the flooding vulnerability, as you heard from the vulnerability study that [01:25:16] was presented to you a couple months ago, the wastewater treatment plant is principally in a [01:25:22] flood zone. The Hurricane Helene, you had two to three feet of water across the site. [01:25:35] While that's not at your 100-year flood stage, it's pretty close. I mean, you're at nine to [01:25:40] 10 feet of water elevation at that stage. So, the plant continues to operate. They didn't have any [01:25:48] significant issues. However, there may be some areas where we could look at improving [01:25:54] the or hardening the facility further if you had a worse storm. [01:26:02] We don't want a worse storm. [01:26:03] No, I agree. [01:26:09] Moving on to the reuse system, you have approximately 24 miles of reclaimed water line [01:26:15] from two to 36-inch. The 36-inch is the main transmission line that goes from the plant [01:26:23] out to the county connection or interconnect. [01:26:31] You're permitted with two land application sites. One is the city's overall master reuse system, [01:26:40] and you're permitted up to 4.2 million gallons a day. However, you're not close to that as far [01:26:46] as the capacity. Land application R-002 is the seven and a half million gallon a day [01:26:54] permitted capacity going to the Pasco County master reuse system. [01:26:59] So, you have a combined capacity of 11.7, but again, what you see is you don't have [01:27:06] fully developed system within the city limits or the service area. So, [01:27:12] there's opportunities for that. We'll touch on those in a little bit. [01:27:18] Right now, you're producing just under 6 million gallons a day. [01:27:22] Of that, 1.7 million gallons is going to the city system, [01:27:26] and the rest, about 4.2, is going to the county system. [01:27:29] So, this map highlights your reuse system or the extent of that as it stands now. [01:27:41] Most of these lines are developed for continuing extensions. What you'll notice is that [01:27:50] to the north, we recently extended the 12-inch reuse line up North River Road, [01:27:56] and there's opportunities to continue running that north with, I think, [01:28:01] residents who will be able to use that water. So, that would be a target. [01:28:07] In addition, you have the West Grand area, which you had a project initially that went from Grand [01:28:16] over to Madison, and so you have a lot of reuse lines in that area, but to continue those on to [01:28:22] the west toward the river would also be a potential target. The 36-inch line runs along [01:28:28] Massachusetts Ave to the Pasco County Bulk Meter, which is located just prior to Little Road. [01:28:34] So, what this map shows is an overlay of the city had a reuse master plan conducted back in the [01:28:55] late 1990s, and they basically broke up or identified separate areas within the city [01:29:01] for potential targeting of expansion of reuse areas. Most of the reuse system has been developed [01:29:09] as part of a cooperative grant program with SWFMUD. The reason for that is SWFMUD is encouraging [01:29:17] the development of the reuse system to be able to offset water use, potable water use, [01:29:23] groundwater withdrawals. So, they pay approximately 50% of the install cost. However, [01:29:31] there's caveats to that. You have to have a guaranteed number of residents who are going [01:29:35] to hook up to that system and use it. So, that's been probably the biggest hurdle, [01:29:43] is finding neighborhoods where you do have enough participation to meet the requirements for those [01:29:51] grant programs. When you say a certain number of residents, that would be based on each service area? [01:30:00] Or you could break it up even further, or how does SWFMUD? [01:30:03] It would be for that specific project. [01:30:05] So whatever project you identify the boundaries of that, [01:30:08] it would be the residents within that zone. [01:30:20] So reuse system recommendations. [01:30:22] Again, expanding the city reuse system. [01:30:24] You do have, you have sent or expanded [01:30:29] to most of your large potential users. [01:30:33] You have the Meadows Cemetery, which is a large site. [01:30:38] You've got reused to that location. [01:30:42] Potentially Carlton Arms would be another potential site. [01:30:48] The North River area, as we discussed, [01:30:49] Rest Grand, the Great Preserve, [01:30:53] potentially on irrigable areas within that park. [01:30:59] And while the prior master plan focused on areas [01:31:06] within the city limits, you have, [01:31:08] the city has acquired utilities in neighborhoods [01:31:14] that are east of Rowan Road, [01:31:16] which could potentially be a target area [01:31:21] for expanding the reuse facilities. [01:31:23] And then you have the Newport Corners coming in. [01:31:32] And that would also be a target [01:31:34] for expansion of your reuse going in. [01:31:38] And it's a lot easier to get those facilities [01:31:41] in newer developments because they can be put them in [01:31:43] before everything else is developed. [01:31:45] The problem is that with a lot of your existing facilities, [01:31:47] it's very costly and disruptive to install all that now. [01:31:51] And that's why the, you know, [01:31:54] participating in the grant program makes that feasible. [01:32:00] Backup disposal. [01:32:04] The big hurdle here is during extreme weather events, [01:32:09] Pasco County cannot take, [01:32:11] physically take the water from the city. [01:32:15] Their big reservoirs are to the east side of the county, [01:32:18] central and east side of the county. [01:32:21] So that's a long ways from where we are. [01:32:25] So we would be looking at possibly, [01:32:28] looking at working with Pasco County [01:32:29] and trying to find ways to enhance [01:32:32] or ability to convey that water into the system. [01:32:36] The prior master plan looked at possible sites [01:32:39] for rib systems that were close to the city. [01:32:44] However, those are no longer available. [01:32:46] One of those sites being the Newport Corners property. [01:32:50] So unfortunately those are not available. [01:32:56] Reused water storage, [01:32:58] potentially looking at adding [01:32:59] approximately 15 million gallons of storage [01:33:01] at the reject site south of the Cross Bayou. [01:33:06] So that would give you ability to store additional water [01:33:08] and get that out when you had the ability to do so. [01:33:17] And from the master plan, [01:33:20] these are the specific projects that were identified. [01:33:26] We have the actual description of the projects [01:33:31] on the left-hand side. [01:33:32] And then the each column on the right is a five-year period. [01:33:38] And we've worked with Public Works [01:33:41] on identifying where to place specific projects [01:33:45] as far as funding. [01:33:47] You'll notice that the overall cost [01:33:50] for this five-year recommendation [01:33:53] is approximately $19 million. [01:33:58] Now, that doesn't mean all those projects have to occur. [01:34:03] Those can be delayed, shifted as budgets are available [01:34:10] or not, but again, the main issue that we see right now [01:34:17] as a priority is that Schreiber process tank. [01:34:20] That is part of your treatment capacity. [01:34:24] And if you don't have that operating, [01:34:26] you're not at seven and a half million gallons a day. [01:34:30] So that would be a priority in our opinion. [01:34:39] Some of those projects, they're basically earmarks. [01:34:42] You'll see that pipe replacement [01:34:43] under water distribution, item number two. [01:34:47] You were showing a basically a budget number. [01:34:53] Those are for just various projects [01:34:56] as they come up to operate your water system [01:35:00] or remove or replace existing piping, whatnot. [01:35:07] So with that, that's the end of the presentation. [01:35:11] Take whatever questions you have. [01:35:14] You were looking at me. [01:35:15] I have. [01:35:20] A couple of things. [01:35:21] One, the Maydam Chambers area, you talked about that a lot. [01:35:25] And the service area agreement [01:35:26] is something I did bring up recently. [01:35:29] I noticed in the service area agreement map [01:35:31] that the Gulf harbors or whatever you wanna, [01:35:36] Lindrick, former Lindrick area has been drawn out. [01:35:42] And I know that it's not ours now and we're not doing it, [01:35:46] but I'm curious as to whether it has been legally drawn out [01:35:50] of our service area, [01:35:52] because I believe it was in our service area. [01:35:54] We just did not choose to opt in to handle it, [01:35:58] if that's correct. [01:36:00] You may be right. [01:36:02] I think so. [01:36:03] So the point being is that I have suggested [01:36:07] that we have some discussion with the county [01:36:10] about the flow. [01:36:12] And most importantly, from an economic standpoint, [01:36:14] of course, is in areas that are growing [01:36:18] as the excess capacity or the capacity for development. [01:36:22] And that's a requirement in the building division, [01:36:25] if anybody's gonna build anything. [01:36:26] So you said there was $7.5 million [01:36:30] or 7.5 million gallon capacity. [01:36:34] And I think the city now has 51%, if I'm not mistaken, [01:36:39] 50 and a half or whatever it is. [01:36:42] So what I don't know and what I'd like to know [01:36:46] is of the 3.825 million that would now be our capacity, [01:36:53] if it was 51% of that, [01:36:56] how much of that capacity are we currently using? [01:37:00] And so what is our excess capacity? [01:37:03] And secondly, how much is the county using of their capacity [01:37:07] because in the old days, [01:37:08] the one thing I will give to the cost effort over time [01:37:15] is that we have paid 60% of the cost [01:37:19] of repairing the facility. [01:37:20] And that Shriver plan is the big cost. [01:37:22] That's like 15 million of the 19 million or whatever. [01:37:26] I think it's around eight to 9 million total. [01:37:29] Well, on your chart, it looked like you had, [01:37:32] unless I'm wrong, there were two projects there. [01:37:35] One had to do with expanding the, [01:37:43] you had 7.6 million for modification [01:37:47] and 2.4 million for oxidation ditch rehab [01:37:51] and filters rehab. [01:37:53] So seven, 10, 11, you know, 11 or 12 million, [01:37:59] maybe 11 million in the- [01:38:01] For overall plant improvements. [01:38:03] For plant improvements. [01:38:04] So the 12 million means 6 million for us [01:38:08] and 6 million for them. [01:38:10] Approximately. [01:38:11] So that's a good place for us to start [01:38:13] where we have somebody paying half the price of it. [01:38:15] And it's the need you've identified. [01:38:18] Yeah. [01:38:18] So from the overall flow chart here, [01:38:22] what we've assessed are the county's flows [01:38:26] coming to the plan are approximately in that 40 to 45% range. [01:38:32] That doesn't include New Port Richey's flows coming in. [01:38:37] And I think it also, I have to double check, [01:38:39] but I think that also includes the old Lendrick [01:38:41] or the FGUA site or system. [01:38:44] I think that percentage includes that, [01:38:46] but I'll have to verify. [01:38:48] But is the yellow going down reflective [01:38:51] of us not having that flow anymore from there? [01:38:54] No, that's an anomaly. [01:38:55] Or is that really getting less? [01:38:57] No, you're back up to that approximately [01:39:02] 6 million gallon a day range now. [01:39:05] Your flow, the rains have come back there, [01:39:09] have been actually excessive this year. [01:39:11] So you're probably a little bit higher. [01:39:13] What you're seeing is that at the end of this chart [01:39:17] is that it was a drought year. [01:39:19] So. [01:39:20] Didn't have the intrusion. [01:39:21] Exactly. [01:39:21] So to that point, you mentioned three points [01:39:24] when Bertel asked where the flow comes into it. [01:39:27] And the one that comes in from Gulf Harbors [01:39:30] was always the suspect. [01:39:32] It was always the one that was not as good a shape. [01:39:36] And it was part of the reason we weren't interested [01:39:38] in that area because of the groundwater intrusion. [01:39:41] So have we been able to measure the intrusion [01:39:44] that's coming from what is now Pasco County's flow [01:39:48] into the plant versus our own intrusion? [01:39:50] Or are we able to do that? [01:39:53] You, your system mimics or mirrors pretty much [01:39:58] where Pasco County system flows come in [01:40:01] as well as New Port Richey's. [01:40:03] You all have the same issue. [01:40:05] So it's not just Pasco County system [01:40:08] that needs to be upgraded. [01:40:11] The city has a substantial amount of variable flows [01:40:15] or peak flows during rain events as well. [01:40:18] So, thank you. [01:40:20] One last question on the sewer lines [01:40:22] was the Trouble Creek long connection [01:40:26] from the corner of Trouble Creek? [01:40:27] Yep. [01:40:29] And you said to bypass the county's flows [01:40:32] into that to a different plant, [01:40:34] I'm taking it for what would be the holiday, [01:40:37] some of the flow coming from the south? [01:40:39] Yeah, with the interconnect portion of this report, [01:40:42] this is kind of a high level. [01:40:45] We, you know, you would need to have somebody really, [01:40:48] we didn't discuss, this has not really been discussed [01:40:50] with anybody at Pasco County other than some of the staff [01:40:54] to discuss on, you know, connections of their system. [01:40:57] But this is just, you know, these are potentials. [01:41:01] So you would have to carry that further with, you know, [01:41:04] talking with the county, [01:41:05] determine whether or not this is even feasible, [01:41:08] determine the cost of these type of improvements. [01:41:11] But what that would do is it would allow you [01:41:14] to divert most of what the county sends to the plant [01:41:19] and divert those from that particular side. [01:41:25] And I think it makes sense too, [01:41:26] because even now when we start dealing [01:41:28] with high volumes of flow, [01:41:31] we're constantly talking with Pasco County staff [01:41:34] and the different operators at the different plants [01:41:36] to where they can, how we control it now [01:41:39] is we might sit there, we have variable speed pumps, [01:41:42] we can bring ours down, they can turn theirs on [01:41:46] and we can kind of force, [01:41:47] they can force us out of the system [01:41:49] or they can turn some of theirs off [01:41:51] and let us come into the system. [01:41:53] So we're already working together [01:41:55] as a regional type of operation. [01:41:58] So I don't see, once we started working [01:42:01] on that proposed type of project, [01:42:04] I don't really see where there would be a problem. [01:42:07] And then to address your comment about the Lindrick [01:42:10] and the Pasco County acquisition, [01:42:13] I do know that Pasco County did a deficiency analysis [01:42:17] on the I&I strictly in that system. [01:42:20] It came out to where they were supposed to invest, [01:42:23] I think it was 26 million over a five year period [01:42:26] of doing nothing but lining and pipe replacement [01:42:29] and those types of things. [01:42:31] I do know that they have been working on that. [01:42:35] I don't know if they've met their goals [01:42:37] that were called out in the report, [01:42:39] but it's most definitely something [01:42:40] that we can get some input from them [01:42:42] and find out where they're at. [01:42:44] Yeah, I think that that's important [01:42:45] because what comes in ends up going out [01:42:47] and what goes out is effluent [01:42:49] and they've charged us for putting the effluent [01:42:53] into the pipe that goes out, [01:42:55] which is how we're getting rid of it. [01:42:59] So it's all interconnected to the map one time [01:43:04] of your wastewater map of the service area [01:43:11] of our pipes and the wastewater, [01:43:13] not the treatment facility. [01:43:18] Force Main, those are the interconnects, [01:43:20] but it's harder to see on that map, [01:43:24] but I've been sort of ringing the bell [01:43:28] to try to get that area on the southwest [01:43:31] north of Trouble Creek at the intersection [01:43:33] of 19 and Trouble Creek to have us go for a grant [01:43:39] because my understanding from talking to staff [01:43:42] over the years is that it floods in there [01:43:45] and I'm suspecting after the storm [01:43:47] that there was water in those neighborhoods [01:43:49] and so that is an environmental hazard, really. [01:43:54] And as you've described it, [01:43:56] there's a force main from Pasco County coming in, [01:43:59] so when it comes to working with the county, [01:44:01] am I incorrect? [01:44:03] Because I've been looking for this sort of [01:44:05] where would that sewer pipe connect to? [01:44:09] South of Gulf Harbors, right in there, that's that spot. [01:44:13] So it's basically, the county has a 24 inch force main [01:44:17] that's coming up US 19 before it turns west [01:44:21] and then heads up Seaforest Drive. [01:44:24] So that section down there and for a long time, [01:44:27] I was hoping we could annex in the land [01:44:29] all the way to the Gulf, [01:44:30] but I just learned that it has now been, [01:44:33] is being acquired by ELAP, which is a good thing anyway. [01:44:37] So that'll be environmental land back in there, [01:44:39] which keeps our hope of a bike trail still alive, [01:44:42] hopefully if we can get it there, [01:44:43] but there was thought that there might be development [01:44:47] out there, that's not going to happen now. [01:44:49] Probably a good thing for everybody, [01:44:50] but the area that is developed is not really, [01:44:54] again, a great spot with larger lots, [01:44:57] but I feel like. [01:45:00] We really need to think about expansion, so I'll finish this up because I thank you all for being patient with me. [01:45:08] The project that you're putting in front of us is a maintenance and repair and needed expenses to the system. [01:45:16] You've identified some expansions, but this is not an identified map of where you want to go, just telling us places we could go. [01:45:26] Correct. It's like Brendan's saying, that high level. We have to identify the areas in this case of what you're talking about [01:45:34] to where now we can start going out for grants. [01:45:38] When you're talking about some of those areas that get flooded with septic systems and stuff like that, [01:45:43] before we could even think up a plan, we needed to do modeling. [01:45:48] If you look at the report that's attached in the backup, that's only a quarter. [01:45:52] That's just the written narrative of the master plan. [01:45:55] Now we have that modeling that we need to where we can start looking at the different areas that Brent and his people had called out [01:46:04] and say, okay, let's prioritize those and how we want to proceed with the expansion. [01:46:10] I think that one of the areas that we talked about was west of 19. [01:46:13] It's a no-brainer. West of 19 is where we need to be at. [01:46:17] What I saw, which was good, is there is a force main that the county has. [01:46:21] So it goes back to the service area discussion, which is maybe it would be a good time for us to review that service area. [01:46:28] To the east of 19, between Trouble Creek and the city, we have areas in the city, if they're still the same, [01:46:37] where we charge for water and have to tell them the usage so they can charge for sewer, or we have sewer and they have water. [01:46:43] So I would love to see some proposals to clean up this service area to make it easier. [01:46:52] I mean, customers shouldn't have to get two bills, one from the city and one from the county, [01:46:57] in some of those areas south of Madison as it leaves the city towards Trouble Creek. [01:47:04] So I think it's a worthwhile project. [01:47:07] If the staff and the manager, Debbie, if you agree, not to say this is finished [01:47:12] and I don't know what kind of ongoing work there is, but to keep looking at ways that we might want to readdress that service area. [01:47:20] Because, again, it's all about the billing. [01:47:24] It's about our having to raise the price of water and sewer to everybody, [01:47:28] which is one reason that I'm glad that you've put the reclaimed water out a ways, [01:47:34] because there's just no money to be made in that. [01:47:37] And as you've mentioned, those neighborhoods have to be retrofit, and they're probably not as good. [01:47:43] So looking at new communities that can take reclaimed water, certainly to me, wherever they might be. [01:47:50] And maybe it's that new monstrosity they're building out there off of Little Road there at the end of Plath that everyone was fighting against. [01:47:59] Those kind of areas that may be outside our service area but wouldn't be so far to go to take some of this. [01:48:06] Well, and that was one of the things that we looked at, because you're absolutely right. [01:48:10] When we were talking about the cost to install the infrastructure, we felt that it was more important in that case [01:48:16] to go ahead and work with the developer with the impact fees, let him put in, extend our reclaimed line that we had out there. [01:48:24] And they ran it all the way up to the subdivision, and of course, they were responsible for the engineering [01:48:31] and the cost to install the lines in that whole development. [01:48:35] So we got two things out of it. [01:48:37] Basically, we didn't have any out-of-pocket expense, but then we also claimed that area that you're talking about, [01:48:43] because one of the most important things is we may have a service area, [01:48:47] but the Florida statute calls out that if you're already servicing an area and you're the closest agency to that area [01:48:55] and it makes more sense for you to be the agency to supply that water or that sewer, then you have every right to do that. [01:49:03] So you can have your lines, but the point is who gets there first. [01:49:08] Right. Just like the wolves in Alaska, right? [01:49:11] Exactly. So we thought that that was very important for us to extend the reclaim. [01:49:16] And that was better than, I guess, having to pay for tearing up the whole existing neighborhood. [01:49:22] Good. Mr. Mayor, I think I've exhausted as much time as you all probably would like me to, and so I appreciate it, [01:49:30] but I'm glad to get the report. Thank you. [01:49:32] Yes, a lightening conversation. I ask my questions during the presentation. Thank you for taking the time. [01:49:38] Sure. [01:49:40] Yeah, I know it's constantly repairing, replace, and maintenance for all these things, [01:49:45] and I know Robert, he's got a plan in place already and I'm sure is in motion, if not on the books, to do so. [01:49:53] So I think we'll get there. [01:49:56] Well, just a couple things. First of all, thank you for all your input. [01:49:59] I mean, you and Robert worked real good. In fact, you know our neighborhood probably better than we know right now. [01:50:04] But I wanted to say one thing about Colin. Colin came and made a presentation at U.S. Water, [01:50:10] and I liked it so much, so that's why I brought it back to you guys and stuff. [01:50:14] Well, this Monday the county gave its presentation, and one of the emphases that they did at U.S. Water [01:50:20] was to emphasize how the city and the county are working together. [01:50:24] And he looked right at me and said, yeah, we're working together. [01:50:28] So what questions you have, they are tied together. [01:50:33] And I actually mentioned to Robert when I first came here tonight that that was brought up, [01:50:38] and it was a great presentation there also. [01:50:41] But thank you very much for your work, and do you want to add anything to say, Debbie? [01:50:46] No, just thank you, Brian. [01:50:48] All right. Thank you very much. [01:50:49] Before he leaves, it's unrelated, but do you think you could pull out the old drawing you did for Acorn Street, [01:50:56] because the city is now acquiring that? [01:50:59] And you did a project on that 2017, I don't know, 16, 18, whenever it was. [01:51:05] Is that for the stormwater? [01:51:07] Well, the stormwater was coming through, but you did a little kayak launch, [01:51:13] and you drew up a nice little drawing, and it's in your record somewhere, but I can't find it. [01:51:19] Acorn Street, okay. [01:51:21] Maybe you could check with Greg or something. [01:51:24] Yeah, I'll look at it. [01:51:25] Actually, one thing, too. [01:51:27] You've not been around doing this master plan update 12 years, [01:51:31] and I would say Robert and his department are on top of things, [01:51:35] considering not having it looked at for 12 years. [01:51:38] So I'd really compliment you on that, Robert. Thank you. [01:51:42] Well, it's been looked at. [01:51:43] It's just working on implementation throughout that period. [01:51:48] So it is timely, though. [01:51:50] This is a good time to bring in the update. [01:51:59] Go finish your water now. [01:52:03] Did you all vote on it? [01:52:05] Did you vote on it to accept it? [01:52:07] Did you accept the report? [01:52:10] Yeah. [01:52:11] Sorry. [01:52:14] Do you have any public comment? [01:52:16] Seeing no one come forward, move it back for discussion and acceptance, I guess. [01:52:22] I'll move to approve. [01:52:23] Thank you. [01:52:25] Aye. [01:52:26] Aye. [01:52:27] Those opposed, four nothing. [01:52:29] Moving on now to Approval of Engineering Services Task Force Number 5, [01:52:35] 2025 WWTI Oxidation, Ditch, and Filter Structure Repairs. [01:52:41] This is a request to enter into a professional services engineering services task order [01:52:47] with Stroud Engineering Consultants Incorporated for an amount not to exceed $90,370 [01:52:55] for a wastewater treatment plant oxidation ditch and filter structure repair project, [01:53:02] as we've just discussed. [01:53:05] Robert, you want to further introduce the agenda item? [01:53:08] I feel like I'm repeating myself. [01:53:12] It's a task order that includes the engineering inspections of the existing oxidation ditches. [01:53:17] Those were those large structures that you saw. [01:53:19] There's four of them. [01:53:21] And then there's also four sand filters that were over to the west. [01:53:25] Like Brennan said, they're 35, 40 years old. [01:53:29] They've been rehabbed and had maintenance on them. [01:53:31] But now this is the beginning of our process to where we have thoughts of doing one annually. [01:53:38] Obviously, you can't shut down everything and do them all at once. [01:53:42] We've got to do it in sequence. [01:53:44] And so the thought process is that we take this task order, we do the design, we do the bid, [01:53:50] we do the construction documents, we take and do the four structures annually [01:53:54] to where we can do it during the off season, get everything rehabilitated before the rainy season gets here, [01:54:02] and then go back out to bid. [01:54:04] And what's great about this is when we look at the $90,370, [01:54:09] we also take into account Pasco County's basically around up to 50%. [01:54:14] But then what we'll end up having to do is there'll be minor changes to the existing design documents [01:54:21] to where your cost to do the next one is going to be considerably less. [01:54:26] So this is the major investment right now. [01:54:29] So with that, we would recommend that you do approve it. [01:54:31] And it is in the budget. [01:54:34] Any public comment? [01:54:36] Seeing nobody come forward, we'll come back for a vote and discussion. [01:54:40] Move for approval. [01:54:41] Second. [01:54:42] Any discussion? [01:54:43] Yeah, I think I was just saying how Mr. Rivera was probably on top of it, and there it is. [01:54:48] Yeah. [01:54:49] Second. [01:54:50] No further comment. [01:54:52] All those in favor signify by aye. [01:54:54] Aye. [01:54:55] 4-0. [01:54:56] Sims Park project screens replacement project. [01:55:04] Projection screens in Sims Park. [01:55:09] The new signage is being proposed to be replaced with a nanolumines performance series P3.9 display boards. [01:55:27] And I'm going to allow Mrs. Mahadio to present the agenda item and tell us a little bit about that so that she can explain to us what that screen is going to do for us. [01:55:44] Mr. Mayor, council members, and city manager, [01:55:46] the action being requested of the city council is to review and consider the approval of the attached proposal for the replacement of the outdated signage at Sims Park and damage signs. [01:55:57] The new signage will feature 3.9 millimeter nanolumines performance series P3.9 displays, replacing the outdated optic 10 millimeter LED signs. [01:56:09] This is a budgeted item proposed in the 2425 capital improvement program with an estimated amount not to exceed $203,339. [01:56:19] This project will be funded through penny for Pasco and the purchase will be made under the tips contract 230105 through the pro media group. [01:56:29] Again, the purpose is to replace the outdated signs. [01:56:34] The new performance series P3.9 signage offers significantly higher resolution and clarity, ensuring a more engaging experience for park patrons. [01:56:44] The improved technology will also enhance the park's aesthetic appeal and provide better communication for events, announcements, and public information. [01:56:53] It's a one-time acquisition and comes with a three-year warranty. [01:56:57] The replacement signs will also provide long-term benefits in terms of performance, technology, and again, visitor experience at Sims Park. [01:57:04] The recommendation is that the council members approve the purchase. [01:57:09] Any questions? [01:57:12] Do we have any public comment? [01:57:14] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for discussion and vote. [01:57:17] What is the size similar to what the other size was? [01:57:21] I didn't catch that. [01:57:24] The screen dimensions are the same, but it's the ratio and presentation. [01:57:29] Move for approval of the requested purchase. [01:57:33] Second. [01:57:34] Second. [01:57:35] The maker. [01:57:36] Yeah, I just, the hundred-year party that you all threw and the... [01:57:42] We all? [01:57:43] Yeah. [01:57:44] We all threw? [01:57:45] Well, I wasn't, well, that we threw. [01:57:51] But that was produced and put together by a committee and by you, Mr. Mayor, and staff. [01:58:00] It was really great, and even the sound of that group, Shadow Facts, when they played, I noticed you had a sound team there that didn't have the level of speakers that we have sometimes at the others. [01:58:16] They weren't hanging speakers. [01:58:17] But the video that was being done, is that the form that we usually use for video? [01:58:25] It was the form that we usually use. [01:58:27] Because the graphics that they were using that were, you know, one-overs and fading in and out, and it was really well produced. [01:58:41] So I think with a higher visibility screen, it's really going to knock some people's socks off when they see it, versus focusing on those few little boxes that didn't come in. [01:58:56] So thankfully, it will be an upgrade, not just fixing those little boxes. [01:59:02] Thanks. [01:59:03] Second. [01:59:07] With the screens, I was hoping it would be done in time for this Taylor Swift concert, but that's okay. [01:59:14] And if she could actually pay for them. [01:59:17] But, hey, the way I see it is it's a need, it's a maintenance item, and you can see some of the pixels coming in and out, and sometimes the pixel goes, but then it comes back. [01:59:27] So I don't know if you guys are doing maintenance or if it's just how that works. [01:59:31] But I'm looking forward to having the new screens. [01:59:36] I'm good. [01:59:37] I just over the past X amount of months, I've seen, you know, more spots where it wasn't working and more spots weren't. [01:59:43] But actually for the centennial, I think, was actually at a real minimum. [01:59:47] So I was real happy to see that. [01:59:49] All those in favor signify by aye. [01:59:51] Aye. [01:59:52] Those opposed. [01:59:53] Four nothing. [01:59:54] Approval of the Axon Enterprise quote for. [02:00:00] File on cue data conversion like we know what that means. This agenda item is [02:00:06] related to our integration to the countywide CAD RMS system and file on cue [02:00:15] is, I'm sorry, Axon Enterprises is part of the countywide system and [02:00:23] they're, Axon Enterprises is a contracted vendor to the county and this is part of [02:00:30] a data transfer and Chief you look like you're just dying to say something so [02:00:34] you just go right ahead. Thank you Ms. Manns. Honorable Mayor, [02:00:37] council members, the next two agenda items are advancing our CAD RMS [02:00:43] integration project and this is, I'm going on 35 years in law enforcement, [02:00:47] this is a huge advantage for the police department, our community, because this is [02:00:53] a major upgrade, sharing data with New Port Richey, the sheriff's department, so file [02:00:59] on cue is basically a property and evidence database. It's just for [02:01:05] property and evidence so what we have to do is we have to basically build a [02:01:10] bridge for the RMS system to communicate with decades worth of property and [02:01:15] evidence data, which is critical. So the request for the City Council is to [02:01:19] approve Axon Enterprises quote for $72,000 and statement of work for file [02:01:24] on cue data conversion. As you know this quote is part of the CAD RMS project and [02:01:29] Axon Enterprises is the only contracted vendor with Pasco County Sheriff's [02:01:33] Office that provides this service for the project. The City Council approved [02:01:37] the five-year contract with Axon Enterprises on 9-28-23 to become a part [02:01:42] of the countywide CAD RMS system and back then you approved that contract [02:01:47] because they were giving us a discount. Obviously we're going to start paying [02:01:50] for it now but we got it back in 23 because it was a pretty substantial [02:01:53] discount if we approved it back then. The funding for the service is approved in [02:01:58] the FY 25 police budget and like I said file on cue, this data trend, this

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15. 11.c

    Approval of Engineering Services Task Order No. 5 RE: 2025 WWTP Oxidation Ditch & Filter Structure Repairs

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    • vote:Approve Axon Enterprise quote of $72,000 and statement of work for FileOnQ data conversion. (passed)4–0

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    [02:02:05] bridge and this communication between Axon's RMS system and file on cue is [02:02:11] critical for decades worth of data in our property and evidence room and this [02:02:17] is critical for court presentations, accreditation, and a host of other things. [02:02:22] The new Axon records management system for a property and evidence [02:02:26] division, as I said, is a significant enhancement to the current property and [02:02:30] evidence division file on cue software. Again we have scanners, I mean so instead [02:02:35] of writing stuff in, we're scanning stuff in. It's totally efficient, very much [02:02:41] will help us be more efficient in getting data into that system. The quote [02:02:50] to complete the file on cue data transfer as described above is $72,000 [02:02:54] and the statement of work again outlines the project. City Attorney Tim Dreschel [02:02:58] has reviewed the quote and statement of work provided by Axon Enterprise and [02:03:01] approved that as the form. Our recommendation is to approve the Axon [02:03:04] Enterprise quote for $72,000 and statement of work for file on cue data [02:03:09] conversion. These funds are budgeted in the police department's FY 25 budget and [02:03:14] account number 106246418 and software and I'm available for any [02:03:20] questions that you may have. Public comment? Seeing no one come forward, bring [02:03:25] it back for discussion and vote. I have nothing further to add. I think [02:03:32] that's a good summary. Thank you very much. [02:03:36] All those in favor signify by aye. Aye. Those opposed, 4-0. Approval of Axon [02:03:43] Enterprises quote for records management data conversion. Indicated by the chief [02:03:48] this is the second part of our conversion to the countywide CAD RMS [02:03:54] system and it is the specific work is for data conversion on our records [02:04:01] management system and it is also to be done by Axon Enterprises and it is the [02:04:10] quote to complete the data transfer is in the amount of $60,000 and I'll let [02:04:17] the chief I know he has more to tell about this important component of the [02:04:22] project. Thanks Ms. Manns. Mayor, council members, I'm up to bat again. So like the [02:04:29] city manager said this is the second part of these agenda items. So the [02:04:33] request is for the City Council approved Axon Enterprises quote of $60,000 and [02:04:37] statement of work for data conversion from our current records management [02:04:41] system to our new records management system with Axon Enterprises. So [02:04:44] essentially we have decades worth of police data in our current and it's kind [02:04:49] of antiquated but our current RMS system so now we need to basically take this [02:04:53] data and put it into the new system because obviously we need to be doing [02:04:57] reports we need to access reports we need to be working with the county on

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16. 11.d

    Sims Park Projector Screens Replacement Project

    approved

    Council discussed and approved a $60,000 quote with Axon Enterprises for data conversion from the city's old CAD/RMS system to the new Axon records management system. The conversion is part of the previously-approved five-year Axon contract and will enable data sharing with Pasco County Sheriff's Office and other agencies, improving 911 call efficiency and officer safety. Funds are budgeted in the FY25 police budget.

    • motion:Move for approval of the quote and statement of work with Axon Enterprises for RMS data conversion ($60,000). (passed)

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    [02:05:01] doing crime analysis and all that stuff so this is essential we don't want that data [02:05:05] sitting in an old system and then starting with a new system and not [02:05:08] having access to that critical data. So the quote is a part of the CAD RMS [02:05:13] project as you know Axon Enterprises is the only contracted vendor with Pasco [02:05:17] County Sheriff's Office that provides this service for the project and again [02:05:21] you know you approved the five-year contract with Axon Enterprises on [02:05:24] 9-28-23. Again this quote is for data conversion from our old carrot RMS [02:05:33] system to the new one with Axon. This process involves transferring years and [02:05:37] years of critical case information, police records, dispatch CAG entries and a [02:05:42] plethora of police data which is essential for operational purposes. The [02:05:46] new Axon records management system for our police department is a [02:05:49] significant upgrade to the current RMS system that we have and this is really [02:05:54] important. We will be sharing data with the Sheriff's Office, with New Port Richey PD, [02:05:58] with everybody in the county. This is essential for us to be more efficient [02:06:03] and more effective at what we do in police work. So this to me is one of the [02:06:08] most important parts of this upgrade is sharing data with everyone. So currently [02:06:13] if the Sheriff's Department's taking a call one of the enclaves in our city we [02:06:17] don't know. We have no idea that they're there unless they call us. Now we'll all be [02:06:21] on the same screen. We'll be seeing everything that each other does. We'll [02:06:25] be sharing information, sharing data and the other critical part of the CAD side [02:06:30] is 9-1-1 calls the efficiency is going to be you know cut in half. It'll go [02:06:35] right from county to our officers instead of from us bouncing to another [02:06:38] PSAP and then back to us. So this is really good stuff and and it's a big [02:06:43] benefit to our community. So again the quote for police transfer is $60,000 and [02:06:48] statement of work again outlines the project. Our city attorney has reviewed [02:06:52] these documents and approved it as the form and we are recommending that the [02:06:56] council approve the quote statement of work for records management system data [02:07:00] conversion and these funds are budgeted in the FY 25 police budget. Account [02:07:05] number is 00106146418 in software. I think the other component we should [02:07:11] mention is officer safety. Oh absolutely. Yeah because again if if Pascoe [02:07:18] County basically has taken a call at an address right next to a call that we're [02:07:23] going we have all the data there that we know say there is someone there that's [02:07:27] on probation for murder or whatever they're on probation for we would know [02:07:30] that and we also share that with their analysts so they'd be able to share data [02:07:34] with us on calls even calls that we go to you know there'll be there'll be all [02:07:38] these years of data that basically this this new system with Pascoe County's [02:07:43] real-time crime information center can can pipe us real-time information so it [02:07:48] is like the city manager said a big officer safety issue too. [02:07:53] I'm in. Seeing no one come forward bring it back for a vote and discussion. Move for [02:07:58] approval. Second. Good. Second. Good. I know in the past Pascoe Sheriff's [02:08:12] Department has looked into some innovative and some strategic strategic [02:08:17] ways into how they go about collecting data one of which was the partnership [02:08:21] with the school system in collection of data on minors there were some concerns [02:08:28] raised over that collection of data how does this fit into that or do we are you [02:08:34] know in the sharing of data it has its benefits of course but what about the [02:08:38] liability side of it do are we are we both assuming liability for the [02:08:43] collection and use of data or if that's that's not going to be our data that [02:08:48] would be their data which we would have access to we may depending because [02:08:51] there's a lot of privacy protection for students and things like that but you [02:08:55] know that that goes way back in Pascoe County has made some adjustments to the [02:08:58] program and how they have a collect that data but in an officer safety situation [02:09:03] we would probably have access to that data because they would give it to us [02:09:06] but we're not collecting it we're not the ones that are actually collecting it [02:09:09] because we don't we don't oversee the school sheriff's department does and for [02:09:13] the lift team how would that connect to this with the sheriff's department also [02:09:17] have access to some of the caseloads and some of the work that's being done there [02:09:19] well we work very closely with their be hit unit which is the same thing so now [02:09:24] we're going to be connected to hit from a technology standpoint so that's a big [02:09:28] benefit to the lift team and there be hit unit because we also do RPOs which [02:09:33] is the risk protection order so we follow up on people in our city that [02:09:37] have them but they also ask us to follow up sometimes in the enclaves and we ask [02:09:42] them to follow up so that that is going to be readily available to us in this [02:09:46] system so again it's all efficient and it's all really enhanced technology [02:09:51] since we have increased you know called our service agreements with the sheriff's [02:09:57] department mutually agreements the mutual aid thank you the mutual aid

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17. 11.e

    Approval of Axon Enterprises Quote for "File on Q" Data Conversion

    approved

    Item label references Axon Enterprises 'File on Q' data conversion, but the transcript segment provided actually covers the tail end of a sheriff's office discussion and then moves to approval of a Division of State Fire Marshal grant agreement ($1,120,000) for Fire Station No. 2. Council approved the grant acceptance.

    • motion:Move to approve the Division of State Fire Marshal grant agreement for Fire Station No. 2 ($1,120,000). (passed)

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    [02:10:00] agreements where say there's a court order an injunction of sorts is the city [02:10:08] going to be responding to those or is that it's things that the sheriff's [02:10:12] underneath the sheriff's department's purview will the city be assisting with [02:10:16] that now now that the information coexists I would say that would be on a [02:10:20] case-by-case basis but if they ask for assistance we always provide and vice [02:10:24] versa so we could and but they can come in if we're busy come in and help us in [02:10:29] one of our areas so the answer to that is yes most likely okay that's all I got [02:10:34] thank you good all those in favor signify by aye those opposed for nothing [02:10:43] approval of the division of state fire marshal grant agreement this is really [02:10:49] great news to be able to pass along the city was notified in a communication on [02:10:55] July 1st of 20 of 20 July 1st of 24 by the Florida Department of Financial [02:11:02] Services and respect to our request for funding that we had been successful in a [02:11:08] request for a grant award that the staff had collectively worked on and we had [02:11:15] lobbied for in respect to the fire station number two project I can let [02:11:24] Robert tell a little bit about the project and grant award if you would [02:11:28] Robert the grant award is in the amount of 1 million 120,000 as miss van said [02:11:35] that we did get the notice of grant award and on July 1st that also was the [02:11:40] start of the performance period which and subsequent to the completion of all [02:11:45] deliberal deliverables included in the agreement you can utilize the funds [02:11:50] during the project you don't have to wait until the end there are no renewals [02:11:56] or extensions of the agreement that are that are permitted and finally the [02:12:00] project must be completed in a timely manner in timely manners definition is [02:12:05] terminates five years subsequent to the execution of the signatures and so with [02:12:11] that we would recommend approval of the award we did meet with the division of [02:12:17] state fire Marshall grant people the chief and I and a couple other staff [02:12:21] members they're very excited they're on board they can't wait to give us the [02:12:26] money so as soon as you guys approve it if you do we'll go ahead and send it [02:12:31] back over to them and we'll get the process started we're excited to accept [02:12:35] the money from them as well and at this point all indications are that they [02:12:43] should be able to accept occupancy of the building probably in January correct [02:12:48] of 25 public comment not bring it back for discussion about move to approve [02:12:59] second I mean I've spoken at length on how exciting this is and posted about it [02:13:06] and glad it's finally here and looking forward to it good it's going to be a [02:13:15] very modern looking one-of-a-kind thing as I'm watching it start to get to the [02:13:21] gingerbread on the outside it's very interesting and I do look forward to [02:13:25] visiting and looking at it anytime you'd like a tour let us know we'd be glad to [02:13:30] take you through I know the chief's pretty proud to do it yeah I'm look [02:13:33] forward to I am too so is Robert yeah I was on a I thought it was gonna be a [02:13:38] team tour but I was individual tour Debbie and I but Chris are you ready to [02:13:44] handle that money to all those in favor signify by aye those opposed all right [02:13:50] communications Matt you want to start yes have a couple couple things you [02:13:53] brought up acorn Street earlier kind of side stonehenge there I had a couple [02:13:59] people I guess complain I guess we have that property next to the Stonehenge [02:14:05] where the big bamboo trees stick up and they can't see it blocks your whole view [02:14:11] it comes right in front of their back porches and they were wondering if we [02:14:14] were able to remove it or I'm sorry what property are you referring to Stonehenge [02:14:19] the property next to Stonehaven Stonehaven sorry call it Main Street [02:14:23] landing I yeah I mean sorry but next to the property that we I guess acquired [02:14:33] right next door there's a row of bamboo trees and a really tall and they block [02:14:38] it the people on their back porches they can't see cuz I mean it's literally [02:14:42] like 10 feet out right on the property line so I didn't know if there was [02:14:47] something we can look at it yeah it's really tall yeah and then oh I don't see [02:14:58] anybody here [02:15:00] but talking about the sidewalks on Rio, I mean, is, okay, sorry. Yes, there's one left. So I don't [02:15:10] know if that's something that, I don't know if we've done that before or not, but if the majority [02:15:16] of the people on the street don't want the sidewalks, is that something we consider and then [02:15:19] maybe put the money to use somewhere else? This is, I think, related to our community [02:15:25] development block grant COVID sidewalk project? No? No, we have several different types that we do, [02:15:32] but your directive, your policy directive was to take and install sidewalks where there [02:15:38] weren't any sidewalks and to also install sidewalks that were missing at different blocks.

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18. 11.f

    Approval of Axon Enterprises Quote for Records Management Data Conversion

    discussed

    Although the agenda item is listed as approval of an Axon Enterprises quote for records management data conversion, the transcript provided covers an unrelated discussion about sidewalks, the Rio Drive paving/sidewalk project, CDBG grant funding, and an LED crosswalk at Van Buren and Main. Council directed staff to research neighborhood opposition to sidewalks on Rio Drive, report back on project costs, and provide an update on the FDOT-funded LED crosswalk.

    • direction:Council directed staff to look into the Rio Drive sidewalk petition, research what other projects could substitute on the CDBG-funded list, and report back on project costs and the FDOT LED crosswalk status. (none)

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    [02:15:45] And how we do that is by two different ways. We'll take individual grants like the CDBG [02:15:51] funding that we got, and we will grab a neighborhood and start doing those types of work. [02:15:57] Or when we take, with our pavement management plan, we're taking and paving streets, we will also [02:16:03] take and include those sidewalks that are missing. And so that's how we get those types done. So [02:16:10] this street was actually prioritized due to the road conditions when we included it, [02:16:18] and then that's what brought the additional sidewalks in there. You have three schools, [02:16:25] not including the private daycares that you have. People move back and forth, but don't always stay [02:16:33] in their homes and stuff like that. Neighborhoods change, and so what we try to do is utilize the [02:16:40] right-of-way the best that we can. When we see that there are vegetations, maybe granddaddy oaks, [02:16:47] those types of things, we take those into consideration. Try to jog those sidewalks [02:16:52] around, meander through the neighborhood to where we can take into consideration those types of [02:16:57] things. But to say that have we ever had a whole neighborhood come in and say they don't want [02:17:04] sidewalks, we haven't. I guess I'm going to add to that. I think back when you and I had hair, [02:17:12] Robert, that the people on Grand Boulevard north of Massachusetts stopped sidewalks going north of [02:17:20] Mass because of their area, they didn't want it. Correct. There was no right-of-way there, [02:17:28] and so the city had asked them if they would give us the right-of-way to where we could install [02:17:34] sidewalks, and they said absolutely not. But we've never had a request that we had right-of-way. [02:17:41] I mean, there's always a first thing for something, so I'm just giving you information. [02:17:46] We've never had a request not to do it or had a whole neighborhood say they don't want it [02:17:51] when the city has owned the right-of-way. [02:17:55] Well, it sounds like we want you to look into that. [02:17:59] We'll look into it and report back to you. [02:18:02] Okay. All right. Anything else? No, I'm good. [02:18:06] Go ahead. [02:18:08] I'll continue on the Rio Drive topic. I'd love to go out and meet some of the members on that [02:18:15] list, the petition, so I'll definitely do that when it's sent over, if staff can send that over. [02:18:19] I'll also reach out to our school contacts and see how many, if there are bus locations over [02:18:27] there, and more importantly, if there's families living over there and whether or not there is [02:18:32] traffic of children, which I'm going to take a hunch here and say there's not. [02:18:37] There's not really anything over there that would suggest such. [02:18:39] And from my time being over there, it didn't seem like there was a lot of families. [02:18:43] It seemed like older residents. [02:18:46] That being said, I don't want to just make assumptions, and so I'd love to go out there [02:18:50] and look at it and see what the climate and the culture is like, to Mr. Rivera's point about [02:18:57] bizarre having someone not wanting the sidewalk. [02:18:59] And to the point of the narrowed roads, it was brought up, this road is already narrow. [02:19:08] This is an existing right-of-way. [02:19:13] We're taking and milling the existing road, going to put the width and the grade back the same way, [02:19:18] and just add sidewalks and do apron improvements. [02:19:22] And if there's a catch basin, we'll do a catch basin improvement. [02:19:26] Okay, and to that point, what's the cost of the project? [02:19:30] Do you know off the top of your head? [02:19:33] Offhand, I don't know. [02:19:34] I can get you that information. [02:19:36] It's our typical annual pavement project that we have that's always like between 1.4, 1.7. [02:19:44] Okay. [02:19:45] That's what you're asking, the cost of the sidewalk? [02:19:47] That section. [02:19:50] Yeah, the sidewalk, if it's coexisting with the redoing of pavement, just the sidewalk. [02:19:55] Got it. [02:19:55] Just sidewalk, please. [02:19:57] Just for Rio Drive. [02:19:58] I got it. [02:19:58] We'll make sure to provide that. [02:20:00] And to that point, Mayor, you said looking into it, [02:20:03] I would like to see what would have been up as a priority. [02:20:06] I know there's usually a list that you try to knock out, and what would have made it on that list, [02:20:11] or what's next on the next year's list? [02:20:14] Because we do like 21, 22, 22, 23 every year. [02:20:18] It's an annual list, essentially. [02:20:20] Right, yes. [02:20:20] Okay, so I... [02:20:21] 20 years redone. [02:20:24] So I'd like to know what would have taken that spot. [02:20:28] I also, do you have something on Rio? [02:20:31] I will, yeah. [02:20:31] Okay. [02:20:32] I have a quick thing. [02:20:33] It's actually related. [02:20:34] The LED crosswalk going up on Van Buren in Maine, [02:20:37] I guess that got approved for grant funding because I'm seeing the... [02:20:41] Signs are going up. [02:20:42] The signs are going up. [02:20:43] I know the last time we spoke about it, [02:20:45] we were waiting for FDOT to kick in the next pot of money. [02:20:49] So I guess that happened. [02:20:50] I don't know that. [02:20:51] Robert can report on that. [02:20:53] I'll get that in the report for Friday. [02:20:55] Okay. [02:20:55] Okay. [02:20:56] But looking forward to it if that's happening, [02:20:58] but I don't know if I missed a member or something, [02:21:00] but I did not see F... [02:21:02] It wasn't reported back to us that FDOT [02:21:04] had approved grant money for us. [02:21:05] I'm just curious if that happened. [02:21:07] Okay. [02:21:07] They approved it and actually it's not money. [02:21:10] They actually have the product and stuff like that. [02:21:12] And I believe the product came in and we have it. [02:21:16] Yeah, there's signs up with like a trash bag or something on them [02:21:20] or something on top of it for now. [02:21:21] Yeah. [02:21:22] Just looking forward to it. [02:21:23] So that's all I got. [02:21:27] Well, you mentioned grant opportunities. [02:21:29] I'll go backwards from your conversation to ask, [02:21:32] you know, we hired somebody for grants, [02:21:35] a gentleman that has been putting some of them through [02:21:40] or, but there are also grants that I brought back ideas [02:21:46] and I don't think I gave it to anybody [02:21:47] from the Main Street Group that have to do with trails [02:21:50] and maintenance fee, [02:21:54] all kinds of things that we could be looking at. [02:21:56] So it would be nice at some point for us to have [02:22:00] sort of a discussion about the kind of grants [02:22:02] that are out there [02:22:03] and maybe some report from you on potential grants. [02:22:08] I know this CDBG grant, going back to the sidewalks, [02:22:11] it was brought to our attention with a map [02:22:14] that showed the areas that included Rio [02:22:17] that were going to be funded by the CDBG funds. [02:22:21] So I know you say it may or may not be on that list, [02:22:24] but I remember seeing it, I think, as part of that list [02:22:28] because at that same meeting, [02:22:30] there was discussion about the school kids. [02:22:33] And so my throw in on this discussion would be [02:22:39] we wouldn't want to lose any CDBG money. [02:22:41] And to your point, if there's another sidewalk [02:22:44] that it could be substituted for [02:22:47] where they would want it or it would be more helpful [02:22:50] for the purposes at that meeting [02:22:52] that it was described for school kids. [02:22:54] So I know you do sidewalks every year. [02:22:58] So I guess you got to go back and look at the grant [02:23:00] or look at what it was. [02:23:02] And so the real question is, can we salvage that? [02:23:06] And if we can't, based on the questions of stormwater, [02:23:11] although good Lord, the water came in from the river [02:23:14] to the houses. [02:23:15] So I don't know that whatever we're doing [02:23:18] with respect to impervious surfaces [02:23:21] is going to affect the flooding that occurred there. [02:23:25] But I'll be anxious to see your reply [02:23:31] and certainly not imposing something [02:23:34] that could be used somewhere else [02:23:35] where it's more useful for the purpose described [02:23:39] as makes sense. [02:23:42] At the same time, what would that design look like? [02:23:45] We've talked about road diets. [02:23:47] There's not a lot of traffic on that road. [02:23:48] How wide are they? [02:23:50] So I'd be curious to see what the design is. [02:23:53] I don't really like the sidewalk [02:23:58] that was put in on Grand Boulevard going to Elfris.

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19. 11.g

    Approval of Division of State Fire Marshal Grant Agreement

    discussed

    Discussion appears to be off-topic from the agenda item title (Fire Marshal Grant), instead covering sidewalk aesthetics on Rio Drive, the Schwettman School/Save Our Schools property acquisition, and demolishing the old SunTrust building. No formal action recorded in this excerpt.

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    [02:24:06] If you look at that, [02:24:07] there's like three foot drops off the edge. [02:24:10] I don't know if they're going to put rails on it or what, [02:24:12] but it goes around telephone poles [02:24:14] and it's almost, I hate to say that it's ugly, [02:24:18] but I know they spent probably millions on it, [02:24:21] but aesthetics are important in that neighborhood too. [02:24:28] And with all the work we did with streetscaping [02:24:31] on River Road north of Grand [02:24:34] and of the values that we have on our properties [02:24:37] on the river and the importance of the value, [02:24:42] I think whatever improvements we make [02:24:44] along those sort of scenic roads, [02:24:47] although you can't really see the river from there, [02:24:50] you can't really see it from North River Road either, [02:24:53] ought to be done with some help from design [02:24:59] versus if we see a tree, we just go around it. [02:25:01] And I appreciate it. [02:25:03] And that's helpful for somebody walking. [02:25:07] And so I don't mean to be disrespectful [02:25:11] to those sidewalks that we've done over the years [02:25:13] that go up and down and around, [02:25:15] but it doesn't fit the idea [02:25:18] of a tidy little neighborhood too well. [02:25:22] So I don't know what their objections are, [02:25:25] if it's part of the aesthetics [02:25:26] or they're afraid that they're going to lose their landscaping, [02:25:29] but they report and your recommendation would be helpful. [02:25:36] So I see that the folks are not only on Rio Drive, [02:25:40] but also some folks related to the Schweppan School [02:25:43] and the Save Our Schools, [02:25:44] which they're saving up with their shirts [02:25:47] probably till the day comes [02:25:48] when we get to talk about it again. [02:25:50] But I'm hopeful that John Legg and Betsy, [02:25:55] who was the one who's been talking to us, [02:25:57] who's now number two, I think over there, [02:26:00] can be brought to agreement [02:26:04] that we collectively have great plans for that property [02:26:08] and don't really need them to tell us if we buy it, [02:26:12] what we should be doing for it, [02:26:14] because I think that we're in good hands [02:26:16] with all of the input that we're getting from the community. [02:26:21] I feel comfortable that something good will happen there, [02:26:24] and I hope that we can get that thing resolved partly [02:26:28] so we could then knock down this untrust building [02:26:32] and make it available for the other big grant we have [02:26:35] that's been waiting to be developed. [02:26:38] And, yeah, because there's some of the properties at Schweppan [02:26:42] that are not in the school itself [02:26:44] that are vacant buildings [02:26:46] that could accommodate some of the things [02:26:48] that you've got just using [02:26:50] the old SunTrust building for storage, [02:26:52] whether it's the music folks [02:26:56] or whoever else you have, [02:26:58] the Christmas things [02:27:00] or whatever's going on in that building. [02:27:03] I think I'm ready to see some of these buildings go down. [02:27:09] That's something you could probably tell to your other self [02:27:12] as director of the CRA for a meeting that comes up. [02:27:16] I'll be working on it. [02:27:17] Yeah. [02:27:18] With that. [02:27:18] Thank you. [02:27:20] That's it. [02:27:22] I started. [02:27:22] Oh, did you? [02:27:23] I went the wrong way this time. [02:27:25] We could start over here. [02:27:26] I forgot what happened on this side. [02:27:29] Maybe I call it something else, [02:27:31] but what is Newport Corners? [02:27:34] Is that the new development? [02:27:35] It is. [02:27:37] It is a new development in the county. [02:27:41] It's a very large-scale development. [02:27:43] Okay. [02:27:43] Well, he kept referring to it in his talk [02:27:45] and I'm like... [02:27:46] Up a little road, that one? [02:27:47] Oh, okay. [02:27:48] Okay. [02:27:48] Then that's okay [02:27:49] because I was like thinking it was something

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20. 12Communications▶ 2:27:50
21. 13Adjournment▶ 2:28:15
22. 2

    Pledge of Allegiance

    Pledge of Allegiance.
23. 3

    Moment of Silence

    Moment of silence.
24. 9.b

    Budget Amendment

    on consent

    Budget amendment included on the consent agenda.
25. 10.f

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2310: Small Scale Amendment of the Future Land Use Map (23.69 Acres)

    Second reading of a small scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map covering 23.69 acres.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2310

    #Comprehensive Plan#Future Land Use Map
26. 10.g

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2311: Rezoning of 23.69 Acres from CR-3, Office (O), and Government (GOVT) to Planned Development District (PDD)

    Second reading rezoning 23.69 acres from CR-3, Office, and Government to Planned Development District.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2311

    #Planned Development District#Rezoning
27. 10.h

    First Reading, Ordinance No. 2024-2313: Vacation of Right-of-Way for High Street

    First reading of an ordinance vacating a right-of-way for High Street.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2024-2313

    📍High Street#Right-of-Way Vacation