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   Pledge of Allegiance

   The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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   [00:00:19] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:30] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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   Approval of January 29, 2025 Work Session Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes from the January 29, 2025 work session.

   • motion:Motion to approve the January 29, 2025 work session minutes. (passed)

   #January 29, 2025 Work Session Minutes

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   [00:00:40] Thank you. [00:00:41] We need approval of the January 29th workshop minutes. [00:00:49] Move to approve. [00:00:51] Second. [00:00:52] All those in favor, signify by saying aye. [00:00:54] Aye.

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   Approval of February 4, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 work session and regular meeting.

   • motion:Approve the February 4, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes. (passed)4–0

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   [00:00:55] Zip, approval of the February 4th, 2025 work session and regular meetings. [00:01:00] Move for approval. [00:01:03] Second. [00:01:04] All those in favor, signify by saying aye. [00:01:06] Aye. [00:01:07] Those opposed, 4-0.

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   Swearing-in of New Firefighters Elliott Mettache and Charles Boswell

   Two new firefighters, Elliott Mettache and Charles Boswell, were sworn in to the New Port Richey Fire Department, filling budgeted vacancies in the operations division. The Fire Chief introduced each new hire's background, and the City Clerk administered the oath of office. Family members pinned on their badges.

   🏢Hillsborough Community College🏢Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office🏢New Port Richey Fire Department🏢Pasco County Fire Rescue🏢St. Petersburg College👤Charles Boswell👤Elliott Mettache👤Emily Boswell👤Tahar Mettache

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   [00:01:09] Swearing in of the new firefighters, Elliot and Charles. [00:01:19] Good evening, Honorable Mayor, Council, City Manager. [00:01:22] It always brings me great joy when we can swear in new firefighters. [00:01:26] It's an exciting time for these two new members of our staff and as they begin their careers [00:01:35] with the city, I'd like to thank their families for showing up in support. [00:01:42] Their co-workers would be here, but they just left for a fire call, I hear. [00:01:46] And they're both on duty today, so we'll get them back to work here shortly. [00:01:53] These two positions fill budgeted vacancies in our operations division. [00:01:58] These positions are critical in providing necessary staffing to support our mission [00:02:03] of protecting the lives and property in our great city by providing the highest level of services. [00:02:09] A little bit about both of these new firefighters. [00:02:13] Elliot Matachi, he's a state-certified firefighter EMT after attending St. Pete College. [00:02:19] Elliot was born near Chicago and moved to Florida with his family in 2019. [00:02:24] Elliot begins his fire service career with our department, and he looks forward to serving our community. [00:02:31] Elliot has several family members here in support, and pinning on his badge is his proud father, Tahar. [00:02:37] Once we get to that point, Charles Boswell is a state-certified firefighter and paramedic [00:02:44] after attending Hillsboro Community College. [00:02:47] Charles comes to us with five and a half years' experience, previously serving with Pasco County Fire Rescue. [00:02:53] Charles is a Florida native born and raised in Plant City before relocating to the area. [00:02:58] Charles chose to pursue a career in public service after being inspired by his father, who is here tonight, [00:03:04] who served 25 years with the Hillsboro County Sheriff's Office. [00:03:08] Charles has several family members here in support, and his wife, Emily, will be pinning on his badge. [00:03:13] So at this time, I'd like to invite the city clerk down to administer the oath of office. [00:03:28] I need each of you to raise your right hand and repeat after me. [00:03:32] I, and state your name. [00:03:34] I, Elliot Boswell. [00:03:36] A citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:03:40] A citizen of the state of Florida and of the United States of America. [00:03:45] And being employed by, or an officer, of the city of New Port Richey. [00:03:49] And being employed by, or an officer, of the city of New Port Richey. [00:03:54] And a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer. [00:03:58] And a recipient of public funds as such as employer or officer. [00:04:03] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:04:05] Do hereby solemnly swear or affirm. [00:04:08] That I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Florida. [00:04:13] That I will support the Constitution of the United States and the state of Florida. [00:04:17] And that I will honestly, faithfully, and impartially discharge. [00:04:21] And that I will honestly, faithfully, and impartially discharge. [00:04:24] The duties of my trust as firefighter, New Port Richey Fire Department. [00:04:29] The duties of my trust as firefighter, New Port Richey Fire Department. [00:04:33] In and for said city of New Port Richey. [00:04:36] In and for said city of New Port Richey. [00:04:39] According to the law and to the best of my knowledge and ability. [00:04:43] According to the law and to the best of my knowledge and ability. [00:04:47] So help me God. [00:04:48] So help me God. [00:04:49] Thank you. [00:04:50] Thank you. [00:04:51] Thank you. [00:04:52] Applause. [00:05:00] I'd like to invite Mr. Mitachi up and Emily. [00:05:14] Come on down with your family cameras. [00:05:45] Chris, do you want to get him down with the cameras? [00:05:47] Yeah, do you want to take a couple photos? [00:05:49] Yeah, of course. [00:05:51] Everybody or just us? [00:05:52] Your family. [00:05:53] Everybody. [00:05:54] You've got a couple guys in the back too. [00:05:56] Your chief. [00:06:03] Meet that here. [00:06:34] Applause. [00:06:40] Thank you very much. [00:06:41] Applause. [00:07:00] Box pop.

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6. 7Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 7:03
7. 8.a

   Environmental Committee Meeting Minutes - December 2024

   approvedon consent

   Council pulled the Environmental Committee December 2024 minutes from the consent agenda for discussion. A councilmember requested staff provide a copy of the assistant public works director's fluoride report to council and asked about next steps on the native wildflower ordinance, which the committee favors. Staff confirmed the wildflower ordinance is among a dozen being drafted and will soon be ready for council review prior to a public hearing before the land development review board.

   • motion:Approve the consent agenda items (library and purchase payments) after pulling the environmental committee minutes for discussion. (passed)4–0

   👤Mayor#Environmental Committee Meeting Minutes - December 2024#Fluoride report#Land Development Review Board#Native Wildflower Ordinance

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   [00:13:17] Move to approve the consent agenda. [00:13:19] Mr. Mayor, I'd like to pull the environmental committee meeting minutes for conversation. [00:13:25] We'll accept the library and purchase payments. [00:13:39] Do we have a second? [00:13:40] Second. [00:13:41] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:13:43] Aye. [00:13:44] Okay, what would you like to talk to the environmental committee about? [00:13:46] Yeah, I just want to highlight the fluoride report that the assistant public works director gave to the environmental committee. [00:13:54] If staff could provide a copy to council. [00:13:58] I want a copy. [00:13:59] I don't know if the rest of council wants a copy, but I would like a copy of that. [00:14:02] And then the native wildflower ordinance. [00:14:05] Does staff have any, does it want to make a report related to that? [00:14:09] We've received several emails from the committee related to that ordinance, had public comment related to that drafted ordinance. [00:14:17] The environmental committee has suggested that they're in favor of it. [00:14:21] Is there, what's the next steps there? [00:14:27] The native wildflower ordinance is one of over a dozen ordinances that the city staff is currently working on. [00:14:36] And I expect that you will see a draft on it. [00:14:40] It's very near a point where it can be presented to you for review and comment so that we can call a public hearing before the land development review board. [00:14:53] Okay, thank you. [00:14:54] So staff is working on it. [00:14:55] They're aware of it. [00:14:56] Thank you. [00:15:00] that they're waiting for counsel. [00:15:01] So I just want to clarify, staff's working on it [00:15:04] and we're ready when you are. [00:15:05] Okay. [00:15:06] First signify by aye. [00:15:08] Aye. [00:15:09] Those opposed, 4 nothing. [00:15:11] Moving on to public reading of ordinances.

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8. 9.a

   Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-2315: Amending Section 12.08.00 of the LDC RE: Home Based Businesses

   approved

   Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2025-2315, amending Section 12.08.00 of the Land Development Code to bring home-based business regulations into compliance with Florida Statute 559.955. The amendment changes terminology from 'home occupations' to 'home-based businesses,' removes a prohibited-uses list (including beauty shops), and clarifies rules on employees, parking, and accessory structures. The motion to approve passed.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2315

   • motion:Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-2315 amending Section 12.08.00 of the LDC regarding home-based businesses. (passed)

   👤Mr. Hall👤Ms. Manns#Cottage Food Industry#DRC#DROD (Downtown Redevelopment Overlay District)#Florida Statute 559.955#Home Sweet Home Act#LDRB#Ordinance No. 2025-2315#Section 12.08.00 of the LDC#Senate Bill 1294

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   [00:15:13] The second reading of ordinance 2025-2315, [00:15:17] amending section 12-08-00 of the land development home-based [00:15:24] businesses. [00:15:25] This is ordinance number 2025-2315, an ordinance [00:15:28] of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:15:29] providing for amendment of section 12-08-00 of chapter 12 [00:15:34] of the land development code pertaining to home [00:15:36] occupations, providing for compliance with Florida statute [00:15:39] 559.955, providing home-based businesses in accordance [00:15:43] with said statute, providing for limitations on such uses, [00:15:46] providing for severability, providing for conflicts, [00:15:49] providing for codification, and providing for an effective date. [00:15:52] As indicated to you by the city attorney, [00:15:54] this is the second reading and Mr. Hall [00:15:56] does have a PowerPoint presentation [00:15:58] to review this matter for you this evening. [00:16:02] Mr. Hall. [00:16:03] Thank you, Ms. Manns. [00:16:05] This is the second reading of the home-based business [00:16:09] ordinance as described previously. [00:16:13] I'll try and be as brief as possible in this [00:16:15] because there's minor changes to this PowerPoint, [00:16:19] some clarification items that were brought forward. [00:16:22] What we have is this is amending our existing codes [00:16:26] to bring our rules and codes into compliance [00:16:28] with existing state statutes and standards. [00:16:35] Some of the items that were revised [00:16:38] are specifically related to some of the verbiage used, [00:16:41] changing home occupations to home-based businesses, [00:16:45] making sure we clarify what zones things can be used in, [00:16:48] talking about the number of employees that can be there, [00:16:51] where they can be parked, [00:16:53] large equipments and things of that sort. [00:16:56] That were all brought into compliance with state statutes. [00:17:00] It also clarified that percentages and sizes of the homes [00:17:04] and where it can be used, accessory structures and the like. [00:17:09] And I can go into more detail on this [00:17:10] if you have specific questions. [00:17:13] Where the question that was asked was, [00:17:15] does this ordinance affect the cottage food industry [00:17:19] ordinance or how it relates? [00:17:22] This proposed ordinance does not pertain [00:17:25] to the cottage food industry [00:17:27] as the cottage food industry was established [00:17:33] in something called the Home Sweet Home Act [00:17:35] by the State Senate Bill 1294, [00:17:38] which legitimized small-scale cottage food businesses. [00:17:42] So it said that these types of businesses [00:17:46] are not required to obtain a license or permit [00:17:49] and the state fully regulates the cottage food industry. [00:17:53] Therefore, this ordinance has no bearing or effect on that. [00:17:57] Although keep in mind that it does still, [00:18:00] any cottage industry does need to meet standards [00:18:04] and our codes for home-based business [00:18:05] and for health, safety, welfare, [00:18:07] like traffic and noise and signage [00:18:10] and hours and operations and that sort. [00:18:12] The LDC was reviewed by the LDRB [00:18:19] based upon the need for the change [00:18:22] and whether it is in compliance with our existing comp plan. [00:18:27] They reviewed it in December, [00:18:32] as well as the DRC and the council reviewed it [00:18:35] at the last meeting and had a recommendation [00:18:38] of approval on that. [00:18:41] So in closure, what this does is brings our rules [00:18:45] and codes in compliance with the state standards [00:18:48] on record today. [00:18:50] And I'd be more than happy to answer [00:18:52] any questions you may have. [00:18:53] Anybody public comment? [00:18:56] Seeing no one come forward, [00:18:57] we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:19:00] Mr. Mayor, I'm gonna move to approve [00:19:02] this second reading of ordinance number 2025-2315. [00:19:07] Do we have a second? [00:19:08] Second. [00:19:09] All those in favor, signify by the ayes. [00:19:10] You want to talk? [00:19:11] Yeah, I just have a quick question. [00:19:12] Okay. [00:19:14] For the, was there, for the home-based businesses, [00:19:19] I couldn't find it in this amendment, [00:19:21] was this originally just for the downtown or was this? [00:19:25] No, home-based businesses are throughout the city [00:19:28] and it's specifically related to [00:19:31] if you have a residential unit, [00:19:33] how you can operate specific businesses out of there. [00:19:36] And then, so I saw it strike through [00:19:41] beauty shops and a couple other things. [00:19:44] So those were previously prohibited [00:19:45] and now they are allowed? [00:19:48] Correct. [00:19:48] We had a specific list in our code of prohibited uses. [00:19:52] The state statutes doesn't prohibit those, [00:19:54] it just gives other rules and regulations [00:19:56] so they were stricken from our code [00:19:58] to be in compliance with the state statute. [00:20:00] And then the LDRB had one of their members [00:20:04] who asked for some clarification [00:20:06] on some of the amendment. [00:20:10] Do you recall what some of that conversation was? [00:20:13] It's not detailed. [00:20:15] I believe, and I wasn't part of that meeting, [00:20:17] but I believe in reading through the minutes, [00:20:19] it was a similar question to what you had, [00:20:21] specific which businesses were allowed and not allowed [00:20:24] and no, the amendments weren't striking those, [00:20:26] if I'm not mistaken. [00:20:28] If you have more detail, [00:20:30] I'd be more happy to answer those questions. [00:20:32] Okay, that's all I have. [00:20:34] One second. [00:20:36] No, just getting up to state compliance. [00:20:39] Just to, for the public purpose [00:20:41] and just to make sure I'm right, [00:20:45] when you talked about the Home Sweet Home Act, [00:20:46] that's for cottage industry food, that sort of thing. [00:20:50] And the unique aspect of that was that the state said [00:20:53] that that could happen in any part in town. [00:20:57] So it kind of went through the zoning restrictions. [00:21:01] We've had previously an overlay district, [00:21:04] which was part of our sort of modest expansion [00:21:08] of our downtown corridor, [00:21:09] our downtown zoning to overlay district [00:21:12] that did allow for, [00:21:14] I think we have an accounting office on Main Street [00:21:16] and a few other small businesses [00:21:18] which we put limitations on. [00:21:21] How does the state law and the changes that you've made [00:21:25] with respect to allowing home-based businesses [00:21:28] to occur anywhere pretty much, [00:21:32] how does that now affect, [00:21:36] now that I've clarified the cottage industry, [00:21:38] what is that doing with our overlay district? [00:21:40] And is it really pertinent to have an overlay district [00:21:44] under the circumstances? [00:21:47] Yes, there are two separate items. [00:21:49] I think you're referring to the DROD, [00:21:50] which is an overlay to the downtown district. [00:21:53] And what that does is allow multiple different uses [00:21:57] throughout that area. [00:21:58] A home-based business is specifically, [00:22:00] if you have a home that you're living in, [00:22:02] you're allowed to have a portion of that home [00:22:05] be utilized for businesses. [00:22:07] The DROD basically says that you're allowed to use [00:22:11] that area in its entirety for that use. [00:22:16] So it's much more broader and allows more flexibility. [00:22:19] The DROD offers much more flexibility [00:22:21] than the home-based business ordinance does. [00:22:23] Okay, just another follow-up then. [00:22:25] So the bed and breakfast industry has really been affected [00:22:32] by the Airbnbs and all of the opening for, [00:22:35] which we have quite a bit of that short-term rental in town. [00:22:40] And our bed and breakfast is just that example. [00:22:46] You have to live there and you have to keep a hotel list [00:22:51] and do all those things, which may be similar. [00:22:53] But it seems like some of the things [00:22:56] that we did to be proactive [00:22:57] are now being really enacted legislatively. [00:23:01] And I don't know that we really know the difference. [00:23:04] The bed and breakfasts have been affected [00:23:08] because it's so easy for people to have a quasi bed [00:23:12] and breakfast without going through all the regulations [00:23:14] of a real bed and breakfast. [00:23:16] And so I'm gonna be curious [00:23:20] as we go through the comp plan review [00:23:22] and the discussion of the zoning and the uses, [00:23:26] just what's left for us to decide as a city. [00:23:32] And that goes back to our local rights [00:23:37] that were endorsed by a constitutional amendment [00:23:40] and then ignored, what a surprise, by the state. [00:23:44] So anyway, so thank you for helping us to comply [00:23:49] with orders from the state coming down to us. [00:23:53] All those in favor, signify by aye.

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9. 9.b

   Second Reading, Ordinance 2025-2317: Amendment to Police Pension Ordinance RE: Extending the Length of DROP Participation

   approved

   Council unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 2025-2317, amending the Police Pension Ordinance to extend the DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan) participation period from five to eight years, consistent with state legislative changes and the collective bargaining agreement with the PBA. Staff confirmed no financial impact based on an actuarial analysis.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2317

   • motion:Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2025-2317 extending DROP participation from five to eight years. (passed)4–0

   🏢Police Benevolent Association👤Mr. Wetzel👤Ms. Manns#Chapter 17 Pensions and Retirement#Ordinance 2025-2317#PBA collective bargaining agreement Oct 1 2024 - Sept 30 2027#Section 17-65.13 Deferred Retirement Option Plan

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   [00:23:55] Aye. [00:23:56] That's four nothing. [00:23:58] Moving on to the second reading of ordinance 2025-2317, [00:24:05] amendment to the police pension ordinance, [00:24:07] extending the length of the drop program [00:24:09] for drop participation. [00:24:10] This is ordinance number 2025-2317, [00:24:12] an ordinance of the city of New Port Richey [00:24:14] amending chapter 17, pensions and retirement, [00:24:17] article four, police officers retirement system [00:24:20] of the code of ordinances of the city of New Port Richey, [00:24:22] amending section 17-65.13, deferred retirement option plan, [00:24:27] repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith [00:24:29] and providing an effective date. [00:24:32] Mr. Mayor, members of the council, [00:24:33] this agenda item is the result [00:24:35] of a collective bargaining agreement [00:24:37] with the Police Benevolent Association. [00:24:40] And it is in particular respect to a contract [00:24:46] covering the time period October 1st, 2024 [00:24:51] through September 30th, 2027. [00:24:55] And Mr. Wetzel is prepared to outline [00:24:59] the specifics involved in this agenda item. [00:25:03] Thank you, Ms. Manns. [00:25:04] Good evening, Mayor and City Council. [00:25:06] Again, as Ms. Manns has highlighted, [00:25:09] again, this is part of the negotiation, [00:25:11] but also the state legislature did change [00:25:14] the drop program from five to eight years. [00:25:16] So from that standpoint, as part of our negotiations, [00:25:20] this change going from five years to eight years [00:25:22] is advantageous not only to the city, [00:25:24] but also to the members of the PBA. [00:25:26] Again, it helps us from the standpoint [00:25:29] of retaining experienced officers [00:25:33] prior to them just retiring and leaving. [00:25:34] So again, we felt as part of negotiations, [00:25:37] this was advantageous to both sides. [00:25:39] And again, why we agreed to it, [00:25:41] as well as the PBA agreed to this extension [00:25:46] of the drop program. [00:25:47] So with that, staff is recommending [00:25:50] that City Council approve the second reading as submitted. [00:25:53] And there is no financial impact [00:25:55] to the city with this change. [00:25:57] Yeah, there was an actuarial analysis conducted. [00:26:01] And while the participants defer their retirement pension, [00:26:07] there is not any impact to the retirement system [00:26:12] or the city's contribution to the retirement system. [00:26:15] We just have the benefit of them working [00:26:18] an additional three years as seasoned professionals. [00:26:24] Do you have any public comment? [00:26:26] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back for public, [00:26:29] bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:26:33] Mr. Mayor, I'm gonna move to approve [00:26:34] the second reading of ordinance 2025-2317. [00:26:40] I'll second that motion. [00:26:42] To the maker. [00:26:43] Yeah, like I said, the first time we read this, [00:26:45] I think it's a point that we honor the bargaining process [00:26:48] and this was a part of that. [00:26:49] And any opportunity we have to retain talent [00:26:53] is a good day for the city and for our community, [00:26:56] especially those that do not want to enter drop [00:26:59] or would like to continue their service. [00:27:01] Second. [00:27:05] Agree and glad to see us get one agreement, [00:27:10] another agreement passed, [00:27:11] and moving on to business every day. [00:27:16] All parties are happy with the outcome of that [00:27:19] and the ordinance, so it's a win-win for everyone. [00:27:22] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:27:24] Aye. [00:27:25] Those opposed, four nothing.

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10. 10.a

    Board Re-Appointment: Nancy M. Cote, Library Advisory Board

    approved

    Council reappointed Nancy M. Cote to the Library Advisory Board for another three-year term ending March 15, 2028. Members praised her contributions, including her role as president of the Friends of the Library and work on the Mobile Library project.

    • motion:Motion to reappoint Nancy M. Cote to the Library Advisory Board for a three-year term through March 15, 2028. (passed)

    🏢Friends of the Library👤Baker👤Nancy M. Cote👤Ron Becker#Centennial activities#Historic Preservation Board#Library Advisory Board#Mobile Library

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    [00:27:27] Okay, reappointment of Nancy Cody [00:27:29] to the Library Advisory Board. [00:27:32] Well, Mrs. Nancy Cody is present this evening [00:27:34] and she has been a member of the Library Board since 2022. [00:27:40] And she has been an exceptional member of that board. [00:27:45] And her term of office is due to expire [00:27:49] on March 15th of 2025. [00:27:52] And she has graciously indicated [00:27:57] that she would like a reappointment to the board [00:27:59] for another three-year term. [00:28:02] Therefore, if you determine that it's appropriate [00:28:05] to reappoint her to the board, [00:28:07] her term of office would span through March 15th of 2028. [00:28:13] Do we have any public comment? [00:28:15] Yeah, I know you're coming down. [00:28:18] You're gonna read the letter that I'm gonna read. [00:28:19] No, just. [00:28:20] Okay. [00:28:24] Ron Becker is the chairperson of the Library Advisory Board. [00:28:29] Could not be here this evening, [00:28:31] but he asked that a letter be read in his absence. [00:28:37] Our city is fortunate to be the beneficiary [00:28:39] of the numerous contributions of Nancy Cody [00:28:43] to our public library and to the community. [00:28:45] And I treasure her as a valued colleague on our board. [00:28:49] In addition, she is completing a term [00:28:52] as the president of the Friends of the Library [00:28:55] and responsible for guiding that body, [00:28:57] which has done so much to support the libraries [00:29:00] and the city's programs and fundraising, [00:29:03] including the enormous effort [00:29:04] to fund the soon-to-be-acquired Mobile Library [00:29:07] and support of the town's centennial activities. [00:29:11] Her kind and cheerful personality [00:29:12] makes her a pleasure to work with. [00:29:15] And I, along with other board and Friends members, [00:29:18] look forward to many more years [00:29:19] of collaboration and friendship. [00:29:22] And I concur. [00:29:25] Anybody else like to speak? [00:29:27] Bring it back. [00:29:28] Move for approval. [00:29:29] I'll wait a second. [00:29:30] Mr. Baker. [00:29:31] Thank you. [00:29:32] Thank you, Nancy, for serving and continuing to serve. [00:29:35] Second. [00:29:35] Now, it's my understanding that Nancy's the secretary, [00:29:38] so if the president had that letter written, [00:29:41] did she just write her own letter? [00:29:44] I just want to say that Nancy is a, [00:29:49] we talk about hidden gems, but she is a humble gem. [00:29:52] And she has over 30 years experience [00:29:55] when it comes to everything from executive recruitment to. [00:30:00] to participation here in our community. [00:30:03] And I would love to see you also, [00:30:06] I know you're juggling a lot of hats, [00:30:08] but help out with our historic preservation board [00:30:10] and recruit some members there too, [00:30:11] because you just have so much talent. [00:30:13] And it's really a joy to read through the minutes [00:30:16] that you provide us through the library board. [00:30:18] So thank you for everything you're doing for our city. [00:30:20] Really. [00:30:22] Well said, can't top that. [00:30:24] Thank you. [00:30:25] I just been spelling Cody River wrong all my life. [00:30:30] So I just have to drop one of these, I guess. [00:30:33] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:30:35] Aye. [00:30:36] Those opposed, thank you very much. [00:30:38] Looking forward to it. [00:30:38] You have three E's on it, or four? [00:30:41] Yeah. [00:30:42] So any other 2025 Chesco Fiesta alcoholic beverage

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11. 10.b

    2025 Chasco Fiesta Alcohol Beverage Special Event Application

    approved

    Council approved the alcohol beverage special event application for the 2025 Chasco Fiesta, allowing beer and wine sales in Sims Park during the nine-day event from March 28 to April 5, 2025. Councilmember Bolden raised a procedural concern about ensuring state alcohol permits are documented before council approval going forward.

    • motion:Approve the alcohol beverage special event application for beer and wine sales in Sims Park during the 2025 Chasco Fiesta. (passed)4–0

    📍Sims Park🏢Chasco Fiesta🏢Rotaract Club👤Mr. Trapp👤Ms. Mance#2025 Chasco Fiesta#Alcohol Beverage Special Event Application#State alcohol permit documentation

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    [00:30:47] special event application? [00:30:50] The application is to sell beer and wine [00:30:55] in Sims Park for the Chesco Fiesta [00:30:58] for festival dates in March and April. [00:31:00] And Mr. Trapp will present fully the agenda item. [00:31:06] Thank you, Ms. Mance. [00:31:07] Good evening, Mr. Mayor and council members. [00:31:09] It's that time of the year again, [00:31:10] the 2025 Chesco Fiesta is just around the corner. [00:31:13] The request before you tonight is to review [00:31:15] the alcohol beverage special event applications [00:31:18] submitted by the event organizers. [00:31:20] Event organizers are requested to sell beer and wine [00:31:22] in Sims Park during the Chesco Fiesta. [00:31:25] The special events team met and reviewed the application [00:31:28] on January 14th. [00:31:29] This nine day event begins on March 28th [00:31:31] and concludes on April 5th. [00:31:33] City ordinances state that the hours of operation [00:31:36] for the sales and or consumption of beer and wine [00:31:39] shall be limited to noon through 11 p.m. [00:31:41] Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. [00:31:44] for events held on Sunday. [00:31:46] The times listed in this agenda memo [00:31:47] are in compliance with this ordinance. [00:31:50] The set team had no objections to the submitted application. [00:31:53] City staff is recommending city council [00:31:55] approve the alcohol beverage special event applications [00:31:58] for beer and wine to be sold in Sims Park [00:32:00] during the dates and times detailed in the agenda item. [00:32:02] I'm available if you have any questions. [00:32:05] Do you have any public comment? [00:32:06] It's quite a crowd over there from the bar scene. [00:32:08] I'm just wondering. [00:32:10] I'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:32:16] I have a move for approval. [00:32:18] Second. [00:32:19] The maker? [00:32:20] No. [00:32:21] I'm good with it. [00:32:21] Second. [00:32:22] Chesco Fiesta is great. [00:32:23] I don't have any comments related to that [00:32:25] because it's just a phenomenal event. [00:32:28] Just regarding the special events process, [00:32:30] I noticed on these applications that the application, [00:32:34] or excuse me, the $350, [00:32:40] let me just ask the question instead of trying to find it. [00:32:43] The state level alcohol permit, [00:32:45] has that already been submitted? [00:32:49] I don't know whether or not that has been submitted [00:32:53] at this point. [00:32:54] Okay, then I'll just make a broad statement [00:32:55] not directed towards the Chesco Fiesta. [00:32:58] In fact, I'll tell myself underneath the bus. [00:33:00] When I was with the Rotaract Club, [00:33:03] underneath the rotary, we had submitted an application [00:33:05] and we actually got denied by the state for a permit. [00:33:10] But the special events was kind enough in that moment [00:33:15] to allow us to move forward with council approval [00:33:19] without that state alcohol beverage permit. [00:33:22] I would just caution going forward, [00:33:24] and I don't see it on here, [00:33:25] but maybe it's already been done. [00:33:26] If we can indicate whether they had state approval [00:33:29] and start to get out of the habit of approving applications [00:33:33] before they are completely filled out. [00:33:35] Just given that I don't see it on here. [00:33:37] I'm not implying that this one's not completely filled out, [00:33:40] but it's not on here so I have no way of knowing [00:33:42] if they've been approved by the state for alcohol beverages. [00:33:46] That doesn't indicate. [00:33:48] Thank you. [00:33:52] Oh, sir. [00:33:54] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:33:56] Aye. [00:33:57] Those opposed, four nothing.

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12. 10.c

    Appeal of Order to Demolish RE: 5905 Pine Street

    approved

    Council heard an appeal of an order to demolish the slum-and-blight property at 5905 Pine Street, owned by Luna's Realty LLC. Staff reported the new owner submitted engineering plans (~$70,000 value) to renovate the 1,170 sq ft home, tentatively approved by the building official. Council denied the appeal but approved the demolition order with a stay until August 18, 2025 to allow rehabilitation and issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

    • motion:Deny the appeal, approve the demolition order, and stay the order until August 18, 2025 to allow the owner to rehabilitate the structure with required permits and obtain a certificate of occupancy by that date, otherwise the structure may be demolished. (passed)4–0

    📍5905 Pine Street🏢Luna's Realty LLC👤Baker👤Mr. Hall👤Ms. Mann👤Pete#Certificate of Occupancy#Florida Building Code#MF-10 zoning#Slum and blight order

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    [00:33:59] Appeal of the order to demolish 5905 Pine Street. [00:34:12] This is a quasi-judicial hearing [00:34:15] and therefore all ex parte communications [00:34:21] need to be disclosed by you. [00:34:24] Again, the address is 5905 Pine Street [00:34:29] and Mr. Hall will make a presentation [00:34:32] related to the property. [00:34:40] Thank you, Ms. Mann. [00:34:43] What I'm going to do is present [00:34:45] on behalf of the Development Department and the city [00:34:48] the process and the order, [00:34:50] or the appeal to order to demolish. [00:34:51] I'm going to speak on the demolition, [00:34:56] order to demolish, how that was presented, [00:34:58] and then go into the appeal of the order. [00:35:05] The property is owned by Luna's Realty LLC. [00:35:09] It is a small parcel, 0.17 acres, [00:35:14] and I'll go into more detail of those other items [00:35:18] later in the presentation. [00:35:20] The request is to withdraw a notice of demolition [00:35:23] to allow for the renovation of an existing [00:35:25] 1,170 square foot home as per approved engineered plans [00:35:31] and authorized issuance of a required building permit. [00:35:37] The parcel is located at the northwest corner [00:35:41] of Pine Street and Beach Street, right, the red square. [00:35:49] The zoning map shows inside the red square [00:35:51] the location of the property, [00:35:53] which is multifamily 10, MF 10. [00:35:59] Now, the property was issued a slum and blight order [00:36:06] and the code enforcement file will be made [00:36:10] part of the public record, [00:36:11] and I'll hand a copy to the clerk. [00:36:24] I also put a copy at the podium for the applicant [00:36:27] if and when they move forward. [00:36:30] The order that, or the file, [00:36:33] the code enforcement file that I have there [00:36:35] has much more detail than I'll go into tonight. [00:36:38] It shows information on the posting [00:36:40] and it also has much more photos [00:36:42] than the ones I'm going to show this evening. [00:36:45] This is to show the front door with the posting. [00:36:49] This is what you would see from Pine Street. [00:36:55] This is also a further view back from Pine Street. [00:36:59] It shows the front of the house [00:37:01] and the condition of that property. [00:37:05] Now, this photo was taken, again, [00:37:09] some time ago. [00:37:10] This was taken in December of 2024. [00:37:15] Additionally, the rear of the house, [00:37:17] these photos were taken in June [00:37:22] and it's the rear of the house [00:37:24] and it shows, the left photo shows the porch [00:37:28] or what was the porch. [00:37:31] There is a awning and a patio style in-screened area [00:37:36] and you can see the dilapidation [00:37:38] and to the right shows closer in [00:37:42] as you're standing on the patio, [00:37:44] you see to the left the pieces of the roof [00:37:47] that are down on the ground [00:37:48] and then all the dirt area that's actually a deck [00:37:53] where you would walk through [00:37:54] and the condition of the doorway to walk into the house. [00:38:00] The west elevation shows a broken side door. [00:38:04] There's some wood that's placed over top of that [00:38:06] so there's access, again, in and throughout the building. [00:38:11] A couple of the pictures from internal of the structure. [00:38:14] This one doesn't come out, unfortunately, [00:38:16] as well as the picture is in the file [00:38:18] but it's a little darker, unfortunately, [00:38:20] but that's actually standing inside the house [00:38:23] and you're looking out. [00:38:24] You can see that there are large holes in the ceiling [00:38:26] and a lot of the ceiling is broken and falling down. [00:38:31] Additionally, another part of the ceiling [00:38:35] and another part of the home [00:38:37] shows how the ceiling's coming down [00:38:40] and water spots throughout the structure. [00:38:48] Now, the property owner has submitted plans [00:38:54] for renovation of this project [00:38:57] and where we got to where we are today [00:38:59] and I'll go through it more when I go through the timeline [00:39:02] but the property owner currently had submitted plans [00:39:06] on how to renovate this building [00:39:08] to bring it back into standards [00:39:11] to meet Florida Building Code and our codes [00:39:14] and the value of construction for this [00:39:17] is estimated at $70,000 [00:39:20] and the permit fee is based on that [00:39:22] and the permit fee is about $770 or so. [00:39:25] The left drawing shows the existing structure [00:39:29] as it is today [00:39:30] and the right drawing, the larger one, [00:39:31] shows bringing that building back [00:39:34] into what it was at its recent state [00:39:37] or prior to the state it is now. [00:39:39] There's not many changes in there [00:39:41] except for maybe there's some minor changes [00:39:44] in the area here in the kitchen. [00:39:47] There's some additional walls it's put in [00:39:48] but besides that, it's bringing everything back [00:39:50] to exactly the way it was prior to. [00:39:54] Now, this is in detail how we got to where we are. [00:39:58] In May of 2024, the building official [00:40:01] actually issued the order to demolish. [00:40:04] The existing structure met all seven criteria [00:40:07] for slum and blight and that application is in the packet [00:40:10] in the staff report and then also the clerk's packet. [00:40:14] It's actually under, let me see. [00:40:23] The signed investigative form, [00:40:31] which is part of your packet, [00:40:33] is actually where they come through [00:40:35] with the seven criteria for slum and blight [00:40:38] that is reviewed by the building official. [00:40:41] In October of 2024, the property was purchased [00:40:44] by Luna's Realty LLC. [00:40:47] The property had already had a slum and blight [00:40:49] or an order to demolish put on the building. [00:40:52] In January, the owner had submitted a building permit [00:40:55] with engineering plans saying they wish [00:40:57] to renovate the plan. [00:40:59] At that time, we notified the owner [00:41:02] that the slum and blight order was there to demolish, [00:41:05] so the owner had also submitted an administrative appeal, [00:41:10] which we're hearing tonight, [00:41:12] to remove the order to demolish [00:41:15] and then allow for the applicant to renovate the home [00:41:19] and bring it back, again, [00:41:21] to Florida Building Code standards. [00:41:23] And in January, the building official [00:41:26] did review the plans that were submitted [00:41:28] and has tentatively approved the submitted renovation plans [00:41:32] because they do meet Florida Building Code [00:41:34] and the New Port Richey Code's requirements [00:41:37] and would bring this back to standards. [00:41:42] Implementation of the plans and renovation of this building [00:41:46] would actually diminish the current hazards [00:41:48] to safety in persons of property, [00:41:50] would rectify, obviously, [00:41:51] the structural issues of the building, [00:41:53] and the property would no longer be a nuisance. [00:41:59] Therefore, staff is recommended withdrawal [00:42:02] of the notice of demolition [00:42:04] or a stay of the notice of demolition, [00:42:07] rescind prior demolition orders in the structure [00:42:10] or put a stay on those, [00:42:12] allow, we recommend, six months [00:42:14] to attend a certificate of occupancy, [00:42:17] which means that the applicant [00:42:21] would be finished all of the renovations [00:42:25] and would be able to ask the building department [00:42:28] to do a final inspection [00:42:29] to get a certificate of occupancy [00:42:31] so an individual could live on that. [00:42:33] And failure, in addition, [00:42:35] we would also recommend that failure to obtain the CO [00:42:39] by the set date would result [00:42:41] in an expiration of the building permit [00:42:43] and permit commencement of the demolition of the building. [00:42:48] Thank you. [00:42:51] This concludes the presentation [00:42:52] and all the information that I presented, [00:42:54] including staff reports [00:42:57] and the code enforcement application and file, [00:43:02] should be made part of the public record. [00:43:04] I'd be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. [00:43:09] And I'll turn it back to the council. [00:43:11] There'll be public comment. [00:43:15] Seeing no one come forward. [00:43:16] Do you want to make sure the applicant's not here? [00:43:18] The applicant is not here? [00:43:20] Do you want to speak? [00:43:26] Are you going to close the public hearing at this time? [00:43:29] Mr. Mayor, I'd recommend, [00:43:30] based on the recommendation of the staff, [00:43:33] that you entertain a motion to, [00:43:34] number one, deny the appeal. [00:43:37] Number two, approve the demolition order for the structure. [00:43:41] And number three, enter a stay of that order [00:43:44] until August 18 of 2025 [00:43:48] to allow the owner to repair, [00:43:49] rehabilitate the structure with required permits [00:43:53] so long as the work is completed by August 18, 2025 [00:43:58] by issuance of a certificate of occupancy, [00:44:01] and otherwise the structure may be demolished [00:44:04] as of said date. [00:44:06] What was the second one? [00:44:07] Second one was approve the demolition order. [00:44:11] So that would give them until August 18 [00:44:14] to get the work done. [00:44:15] If not, then it can be demolished, [00:44:17] and there would be no reason for any further hearings on it. [00:44:21] Was that the, is that just, [00:44:24] because the recommendation, excuse me, okay. [00:44:28] Is the recommendation to withdraw the notice [00:44:30] of demolition, that's changing? [00:44:33] It's not really a withdrawal. [00:44:34] So what the code provides is that you can stay the order [00:44:37] to allow someone to do a rehabilitation. [00:44:39] So that's just the same thing, [00:44:40] but just more consistent with the code? [00:44:42] Yeah, withdrawal sounds like you'd have to start all over [00:44:44] with a whole new demolition case, [00:44:46] and obviously you don't want to have to do that. [00:44:48] So they can fix it. [00:44:49] They have until August 18 to fix it, [00:44:51] and if they don't, then it will be demolished. [00:44:55] Any other questions? [00:44:58] No, sir. [00:45:00] Move to do number one, number two, and number three. [00:45:03] Do I need to spell that out? [00:45:05] No, you can just say that I'd like [00:45:06] to make a motion as described by the city attorney. [00:45:08] I'd like to make a motion as described by the city attorney. [00:45:11] Second. [00:45:12] Baker? [00:45:13] Yeah, reading through the exhaustive list of code [00:45:16] violations, it definitely met the criteria [00:45:18] for slum and blight, validifying the need for this demolition. [00:45:24] And I mean, the $40,000 plus in what I think [00:45:29] was code violation fees, what's the status of those? [00:45:37] I'm not sure what we would be with those right now. [00:45:40] I would have to get with code enforcement and also [00:45:43] Ms. Manns to see where we're at with the code enforcement [00:45:46] issues. [00:45:47] And I would assume if they're putting that much money back [00:45:49] into investing into the property, [00:45:51] then those fees would be consideration there [00:45:56] with the fees. [00:45:57] But no, I think this is a ideal case of code enforcement [00:46:02] doing the job it's supposed to do and regulating our code [00:46:05] and calling out slum and blight. [00:46:06] And that neighborhood will be better served [00:46:09] now that we have someone that wants to step in. [00:46:11] And pursuant to the ability for the appeal and the stay, [00:46:15] I think this meets the criteria for that [00:46:17] with the plans they submitted. [00:46:19] Second. [00:46:20] No, I'm good with it. [00:46:22] Only thing I'd say is that probably by the end of it, [00:46:24] I think that valuation will probably change. [00:46:26] I think the $70,000 is probably a little light. [00:46:31] You're in the industry. [00:46:32] Pete? [00:46:33] No, sir. [00:46:34] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:46:36] Aye. [00:46:37] Those opposed, 4-0.

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13. 10.j

    Authorizing an Interfund Loan between the Water & Sewer Fund and Stormwater Utility Fund

    approved

    Council approved an interfund loan from the Water & Sewer Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund to help finance the Beach Street Stormwater Resiliency Improvement Project. Staff originally requested $768,860, but the motion approved a loan amount of up to $800,000 at 4.57% interest (Florida prime rate as of Jan 31, 2025), payable over three years beginning Oct 1, 2025, with funds drawn only as needed. Repayment may be expedited if a pending FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant extension is approved.

    • motion:Authorize an interfund loan from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of up to $800,000, drawn as needed, at 4.57% interest, repayable over three years beginning October 1, 2025. (passed)

    📍Beach Street and High Street📍Beach Street and Maple Street📍Elm Street📍George Street📍Meadow Lane📍Pine Street🏢FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program🏢Harris-McBurney Company👤Crystal Feast👤Jay👤Mr. Rivera👤Mrs. Dunn👤Ms. Vance#2013 Stormwater Master Plan 10-year update#Beach Street Drainage Improvement Project#Beach Street Stormwater Resiliency Improvement Project#CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency)#Continuous Deflection Separation (CDS) unit#FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program#Florida prime rate (4.57% as of Jan 31, 2025)#Villa del Sol project / Villa Old Community Hospital District#Water and Sewer Funds 401-405

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    [00:46:39] All right, now we're going to move Jay up to the next one. [00:46:43] Authorize the inner fund loan between the water and sewer [00:46:48] fund and stormwater utility fund. [00:46:51] Thank you. [00:46:55] The city council is being asked to approve an inner fund loan. [00:46:59] And the loan is between the stormwater utility fund [00:47:03] and the water and sewer fund. [00:47:06] And the inner fund loan would be used [00:47:09] to fund a portion of the cost related to the Beach Street [00:47:12] Stormwater Resiliency Improvement Project. [00:47:17] And Mr. Rivera is prepared to introduce the agenda item [00:47:21] to you. [00:47:22] And so is Mrs. Dunn. [00:47:26] Just so the public's aware, we moved Jay up. [00:47:28] Yeah, that's what I said, so that's what I said. [00:47:32] Thank you, Ms. Vance. [00:47:33] So if we can, what I'd like to do [00:47:37] is to present to you item E first. [00:47:41] I've got a PowerPoint that would explain the project to you. [00:47:46] And then once you've heard the project explanation, [00:47:49] the bid amount, those types of things, [00:47:51] then turn it over to Crystal Feast, our finance director, [00:47:55] to talk to you about the funding source. [00:47:59] Because you're going to have to vote. [00:48:01] While you're going to have to vote on them separately, [00:48:04] you really need to know what the project is about [00:48:08] and find out the funding sources of what [00:48:10] we're proposing to be able to approve both of them, [00:48:13] if you will. [00:48:14] Is this the PowerPoint? [00:48:15] No. [00:48:21] This is the wrong one. [00:48:30] Second one? [00:48:31] Yes. [00:48:36] So this is the Beach Street Drainage Improvement Project. [00:48:40] We've got two requests from you, is to approve the bid [00:48:45] award, dollar amount, and then award the project [00:48:48] to Harris, McBurney, and Company. [00:48:54] The scope or the main components of the project [00:48:57] includes inlet upgrades at Beach Street and Maple Street [00:49:01] and Beach Street and High Street. [00:49:03] We have approximately 1,980 feet of 36-inch stormwater pipe [00:49:11] with a new outfall to be installed. [00:49:14] That would be your flood component of the project. [00:49:18] We're also required to do a water quality [00:49:21] element in all of our stormwater projects. [00:49:24] In this case, it would be the installation [00:49:26] of a continuous deflection separation unit, or a CDS unit. [00:49:31] This basically is a self-contained subsurface [00:49:36] structure that will take and remove [00:49:39] solids such as vegetative materials like tree leaves, [00:49:46] other solids like plastic bottles, metal cans, [00:49:52] anything that is really of a solid debris [00:49:55] nature that can float and get in your inlet [00:49:57] and get out into the water. [00:49:59] This unit will hold. [00:50:02] And it includes also your greases and your oils [00:50:07] that it can contain as well. [00:50:08] And then, of course, the stormwater utility maintenance [00:50:11] people come out every quarter and will [00:50:13] take and clean that unit out. [00:50:15] And so it basically traps the pollutants prior to it [00:50:19] going out into the river. [00:50:23] So this slide here is a location map [00:50:26] that kind of gives you an idea of the system. [00:50:31] I don't know if you can see it. [00:50:34] Right over here is your existing system that you have. [00:50:39] The new proposed system starts here [00:50:42] at Beach Street and High, heads east, and then goes up north. [00:50:47] And then you'll see right here at the end, [00:50:49] I didn't mention it in the other slide, [00:50:51] but right here we have a CDS unit that we talked about. [00:50:55] But then in the existing system right here, [00:50:58] we also will install a baffle box that will, [00:51:03] the two systems have different elevations. [00:51:05] The new system will be at a lower elevation. [00:51:08] And so the majority of the volume of your stormwater [00:51:13] will funnel through the new system. [00:51:16] The old system will still be utilized. [00:51:20] But where it will go out in the outfall [00:51:22] is when the volume becomes greater than what [00:51:25] both systems can handle. [00:51:27] And so technically, all your debris and stormwater [00:51:31] will be treated between the two structures [00:51:34] prior to going out to the river. [00:51:39] So the project is included in the current capital improvement [00:51:42] program that was identified in the 2013 Stormwater Master [00:51:47] Plan 10-year update. [00:51:50] The main reasons, I guess, or the identified criteria [00:51:55] were continued stream flooding. [00:51:57] That's your level of service in your master plan [00:52:00] that we've talked about. [00:52:01] And then it also affects repetitive flooding [00:52:04] of the homes during storm events. [00:52:06] We've had that while your continued street flooding [00:52:10] may happen on your summer storms that [00:52:13] are intense and short period of time, [00:52:15] your repetitive flooding of the homes [00:52:17] have happened when we've had the major hurricanes come [00:52:20] through this area. [00:52:23] And so the funding source that we've proposed [00:52:27] is the Partial Stormwater Utility Fund and then [00:52:30] the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant dollars. [00:52:35] And our recommendation, as I had said earlier, [00:52:38] would be approval of the low bid at $1,898,761.80. [00:52:47] And then we would recommend the award [00:52:49] to Harris-McBurney Company. [00:52:52] Just wanted to add that there were five project [00:52:54] bids that were submitted. [00:52:57] They all ranged pretty much within a close criteria, [00:53:03] with the high being about $2.9 million. [00:53:08] We do know that what we're going through right now [00:53:10] is fluctuation when it comes to these bids and construction [00:53:14] projects. [00:53:15] And when Crystal starts talking about the grant [00:53:19] and some of the money that was allocated for the project, [00:53:23] we did have an engineer's estimate for the project. [00:53:27] But it seems like these estimates that come in, [00:53:30] the day that they get submitted, it's already [00:53:32] inflated a few days later. [00:53:34] So we do have some good news. [00:53:37] And I don't want to speak too much for Crystal, [00:53:40] but we do have some good news. [00:53:42] The FEMA people, we have been in contact with them. [00:53:44] This is a very generous grant. [00:53:47] It's at 90%. [00:53:49] And so we awarded the 90% at the original request [00:53:53] and application. [00:53:54] And so we do have an amendment to the request [00:53:57] to try to up that number. [00:54:00] And verbally, the state staff has said, yeah, [00:54:07] officially submit. [00:54:08] We've officially submitted. [00:54:10] And now it's currently in the review process [00:54:14] for the additional funding sources that we're requesting. [00:54:18] And so with that, I'll turn it over to Crystal. [00:54:22] So as Mr. Rivera, can you hear me? [00:54:27] Is this J or are you still on E? [00:54:29] It would be EJ. [00:54:30] We're moving to J? [00:54:31] OK. [00:54:32] Yes. [00:54:34] As he mentioned, due to the economic changes [00:54:36] and the inflation and rescoping of the project need [00:54:38] since its original scope, the cost [00:54:41] increased to $1,898,770. [00:54:51] The original project was projected to be $859,556. [00:54:57] So the original grant funding through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation [00:55:01] Grant Program with a 90% reimbursement, [00:55:06] they have requested an extension of the budget [00:55:10] to increase from the granting authority. [00:55:13] There is potential that the grant amount could be extended, [00:55:17] in which case the funds would be paid back [00:55:23] to the stormwater utility. [00:55:25] So what we're projecting, or what we're requesting, [00:55:28] is an inter-fund loan from the Water and Sewer Fund [00:55:35] to the Stormwater Utility Fund. [00:55:42] So after careful consideration, staff [00:55:45] proposed that the remaining cost of the project [00:55:47] be funded through a three-year inter-fund loan [00:55:49] from the city's Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $768,860, [00:56:02] as well as a $206,310 increase from prior year [00:56:08] reserves of the Stormwater Utility Fund. [00:56:11] So the two amounts together would [00:56:12] increase the projected expenses for the total project cost [00:56:20] if the extension is not granted for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation [00:56:25] Grant. [00:56:27] The use of an inter-fund loan allows the stormwater utility [00:56:29] to fund to begin a longstanding project with much needed [00:56:32] mitigation to areas identified within the Beach Street [00:56:35] Drainage Project. [00:56:37] The state provides the minimum acceptable procedures [00:56:39] for making and accounting for inter-fund loans as follows. [00:56:43] The legislative body of a municipality [00:56:45] must approve all inter-fund loans [00:56:48] and provide in the authorization a planned schedule [00:56:51] of repayment of the loan principle, [00:56:53] as well as a setting a reasonable rate of interest [00:56:56] based on the external rate available to the municipality, [00:56:59] which to be paid to the lending fund. [00:57:02] Interest should be charged in all cases [00:57:04] unless the borrowing fund has no other sources of revenue [00:57:07] other than the lending fund or the borrowing fund [00:57:10] as normally funded by the lending fund. [00:57:13] The borrowing fund must anticipate sufficient revenues [00:57:16] to be in a position over the period of the loan [00:57:19] to make the specified principle and interest payments [00:57:21] as required in the authorizing ordinance or resolution. [00:57:24] The term of the loan may continue [00:57:26] over a period of more than one year, [00:57:28] but must be temporary in the sense [00:57:30] that no permanent diversion of the lending fund [00:57:32] results from the failure to repay by the borrowing fund. [00:57:36] So I'll go on to explain [00:57:37] how we've met all of those requirements. [00:57:40] The staff has analyzed the cash flow needs [00:57:42] of the Water and Sewer Utility Fund [00:57:44] and finds that there are sufficient funds available [00:57:46] to make this loan for the three-year period. [00:57:51] I've summarized the unrestricted fund balance [00:57:54] that's available within the Water and Sewer Fund, [00:57:57] and that calculation starts [00:57:58] with beginning unrestricted fund balance for fiscal year 25 [00:58:02] and backs out any required reserves. [00:58:05] Then the budgeted revenues for fiscal year 25 are added [00:58:08] and the budget expenditures from 25 are subtracted. [00:58:12] And what's left is the amount that's available for the use. [00:58:15] So the fiscal year 25 beginning total unrestricted [00:58:18] fund balance is $13,764,689. [00:58:24] We're required to keep a reserve [00:58:26] of six months of operating expenses, [00:58:29] which is $5,002,380, and that's operating expenses. [00:58:35] So the remaining available fund balance [00:58:36] that's unrestricted is $8,762,309. [00:58:41] When we add in the budgeted revenues for fiscal year 25 [00:58:46] for all of the Water and Sewer Utility Funds, [00:58:50] that's fund 401 through 405, [00:58:53] and back out the budgeted expenses, [00:58:57] it leaves us an unrestricted fund balance [00:58:59] of $6,098,639. [00:59:02] So the request today is to approve an inter-fund loan [00:59:07] of $768,860 from the Water and Sewer Fund. [00:59:14] It would be payable in annual payments of $280,060.07 [00:59:21] beginning on October 1st, 2025, [00:59:23] so the next budget fiscal year. [00:59:25] The term would be again for three years, [00:59:27] but it can be repaid at any time during that period. [00:59:30] The interest rate paid on the loan would be 4.57% [00:59:34] and we're utilizing the Florida prime rate, [00:59:36] which was as of January 31st, 2025. [00:59:41] And again, on December 24th, [00:59:44] the city requested a budgeted increase [00:59:46] with the granting authority, [00:59:47] and there is potential that the grant amount [00:59:49] could be extended, in which case [00:59:50] the Stormwater Utility Fund would expedite the repayment [00:59:53] of the inter-fund borrowings [00:59:54] to the Water and Sewer Revenue Fund. [00:59:57] So the recommendation of staff is that [01:00:00] City Council approved the Interfund Loans between the City Water and Sewer Fund and [01:00:04] the Stormwater Utility Fund in use of the prior year reserves to meet the funding requirements [01:00:09] for the project. [01:00:11] We've also attached an accompanying budget amendment that would also approve those transfers. [01:00:19] Anything else? [01:00:20] No. [01:00:21] Okay. [01:00:22] Do you want a public comment? [01:00:26] Which one? [01:00:27] We're going to start with the request for approval, what is it, the Beach Street Drainage [01:00:34] Improvement. [01:00:35] Why don't you approve the loan first? [01:00:37] Okay, the loan first, okay. [01:00:39] Okay, would you, Jay, then authorize the Interfund Loan between the Water and Sewer Fund and [01:00:46] the Storm Utility Fund? [01:00:49] Mr. Mayor, I'll make that motion, and I would make the motion to include the loan amount [01:00:54] of $800,000 even. [01:00:58] I don't see the purpose of putting such specific dollars in, making it much easier for everyone [01:01:06] to understand, and, you know, considering all that we've been told about fluctuations [01:01:11] and costs, let's just make it the $800,000 to be borrowed as required or as needed. [01:01:20] I'm assuming that we don't just shift the money over, but we send it as we need it. [01:01:24] That would be correct, to save the interest. [01:01:27] Do you have a second? [01:01:29] I second. [01:01:30] Do you have anything else you'd like to add? [01:01:34] No, sir. [01:01:35] Second? [01:01:36] This being, you know, provided, already getting approval for the grant for a certain amount, [01:01:41] and then hopefully getting the rest of it, I mean, it's a slam dunk. [01:01:44] I mean, this is awesome. [01:01:45] This is what we'd like to see for sure. [01:01:49] Great job on that, the staff, and working on that. [01:01:53] Anything we can do for infrastructure to upgrade it, you know, is a win for everyone, [01:01:57] so awesome. [01:01:58] Yes, Mayor, a couple of comments. [01:02:02] The B Street, High Street, Pine Street, that area has definitely been in need for this [01:02:08] for a very long time, and I really appreciate the staff for putting together a really tight [01:02:12] rope to make this happen. [01:02:13] I do have a question. [01:02:15] If I could just get that map one more time that the Public Works Director was referencing. [01:02:21] I think it was the second to the last page, and then, yeah, there should be a map. [01:02:44] That one's fine. [01:02:46] So you can see Pine Street, there's B Street. [01:02:51] Where's the water in relation to that? [01:02:54] Is it just sitting on the road, or is there a topography that's making it shift from [01:02:58] other roads? [01:02:59] It's a combination of the topography and the existing system that you see there being undersized. [01:03:06] And the reason why I bring up the topography is because I expressed interest in the past [01:03:10] with the Villa del Sol project, with that northeast corner that does not have drainage [01:03:18] like the other corners, and whether that would further contribute to Meadow Lane, High Street, [01:03:25] B Street, Pine Street, Elm Street, George Street, the whole area over there. [01:03:31] And the reason why I bring this up is I know the City Manager and I had a bit of a conversation [01:03:35] about this project, and she had referenced the CRA and some other means to fund this. [01:03:40] And I think the funding source that's been figured out, it's innovative, it's figured [01:03:45] out, and so it works. [01:03:47] But if there was any way we could incentivize that developer through the CRA to do something [01:03:53] with stormwater that complemented this project, I'm just out of curiosity, and I'm not going [01:04:00] to put staff on the spot if you want to get back to me on that. [01:04:02] But I think this project is great, and I just wanted to take this as an opportunity to highlight [01:04:06] a point I made before, which was that that northeast corner of the Villa Old Community [01:04:12] Hospital District, that's the blind spot for storm mitigation, and we're saying there's [01:04:17] a need for storm mitigation on Beach Street, so is there any way those two complement each [01:04:22] other since they're a rock-throwing distance apart? [01:04:26] But that's the only comment I have. [01:04:29] All those in favor, signify by saying aye. [01:04:34] Are we still on the loan? [01:04:36] No. [01:04:37] Item J. [01:04:38] Item J on the agenda. [01:04:39] Yeah. [01:04:40] I just combined mine. [01:04:41] Okay. [01:04:42] Yeah. [01:04:43] The loan? [01:04:44] Yeah, the loan of $800,000. [01:04:45] Yes.

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14. 10.d

    Request Approval of Police Forfeiture Expenditures

    Council moved to approve the ITB-025 Beach Street Drainage Improvements Project Bid Award. A councilmember spoke at length about connecting this project to the broader stormwater master plan, vulnerability study, and potential county funding ($585 million) for flood mitigation in qualified areas.

    • motion:Move to approve the ITB-025 Beach Street Drainage Improvements Project Bid Award. (none)

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    [01:04:46] Okay. [01:04:47] Aye. [01:04:48] Aye. [01:04:49] Okay. [01:04:50] All those in favor, forward a zip. [01:04:51] Okay, now moving on to the, what is it? [01:04:54] Project? [01:04:55] E. [01:04:56] You want to take on E right now? [01:04:57] Yeah. [01:04:58] Yeah. [01:04:59] Okay, so E would be the Beach Street Drainage Improvement Project Bid Award. [01:05:03] What do they call it? [01:05:05] Do you want to open it up for public? [01:05:07] Public comment? [01:05:08] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [01:05:11] I'll move to approve the ITB-025 Beach Street Drainage Improvements Project Bid Award. [01:05:20] Do I have a second? [01:05:22] Second. [01:05:23] To the maker? [01:05:24] I said my piece. [01:05:25] Second. [01:05:26] I'm good. [01:05:27] Pete? [01:05:28] Yes, sir? [01:05:29] Yeah. [01:05:30] No, no, I would like to say something. [01:05:31] So if we could put the picture back up again. [01:05:34] It was such a nice picture. [01:05:36] It was only a few months ago that we had the vulnerability study discussion. [01:05:42] And then subsequent to that, we had the stormwater master, 10-year master plan, which I kicked [01:05:51] and fussed a little bit about. [01:05:53] But the bottom line is, between the vulnerability assessment and the master plan, and to Councilman [01:06:02] Butler's point to what we now know to be occurring, I'll add one other factor. [01:06:08] So there was discussion about connecting somewhere along Madison, I think, to take more water. [01:06:21] And then we have the county, the vulnerability study. [01:06:25] So this goes back to, outside of this picture, bounds is the meadows, where we had some flooding. [01:06:30] And then from the meadows, it goes under Cecilia, out through the rest of city land, through [01:06:37] the condominiums there, and then on up through a large sort of stormwater, low-lying land, [01:06:46] all the way out to Little Road. [01:06:50] So my point would be that we've got strong drainage pipes, larger, good system in place. [01:06:59] And we have a discussion about letting more water into that pipe. [01:07:04] And as good as baffle boxes and pulling out plastic bottles and filtering out some oil, [01:07:10] nothing is better than to have water be settled and purified, either through running on the [01:07:17] surface or through sitting in a pond. [01:07:20] As you had mentioned before, sometimes it doesn't even have to get to the river. [01:07:23] It can stay and not get there. [01:07:27] So what we learned from inundation is when the surge came in and the heavy rains were [01:07:32] going beyond, the heavy rains filling back into the river from all the drainage, the [01:07:38] surge coming in, that we actually had higher flood levels upriver than we did downriver [01:07:46] in some cases because of those two conjoining efforts. [01:07:52] And since there's been so much money and effort that's been put on all of this, I would say [01:07:57] I'm in approval of this, but I also would say with Bertel's comments that, and with [01:08:05] the other thing that hasn't happened, which is the city taking possession of all of that [01:08:09] land there at the St. Clair Field, that add to that the $585 million that the county is [01:08:17] getting to help us to deal with floods in the future and the fact that they're looking [01:08:22] for projects and some real environmental, you know, even improvements that could be [01:08:28] made potentially that could include something as much as an outlet from the river that could [01:08:35] have some recreational potential. [01:08:37] So I would like to say while this is happening, that there should be a good review of the [01:08:43] bigger, bigger picture and some discussion with the county as well, because they are [01:08:50] the directors of that $585 million, and it has to go in areas which are at least 60% [01:09:00] occupied by those whose average income is at 80% of the local average or less. [01:09:10] And that area is. And so the area we're looking at right now, including a good bit of the [01:09:16] area around it, is all qualified for this $585 million. In addition, the funding that's [01:09:27] coming to them has an allocation of funds for anything that is blighted. We just had [01:09:34] a blighted building that we talked about earlier today, but our city, by virtue of its CRA [01:09:40] designation as a whole, is blighted and slum because we made that finding. And so basically [01:09:47] our entire city is available for its share or for its rightful amount. And that river [01:09:56] is such a major aspect of the calculations that at today's county stormwater two-and-a-half [01:10:04] hour session, so you all should feel lucky I'm only going to talk for five minutes, we [01:10:09] listened to the county and SWFMUD talk for a long time about innovative ideas that folks [01:10:15] like me have to do things that may or may not make sense to an engineer, because I'm [01:10:21] always having to determine if ideas really have merit. But the attenuation pond that [01:10:27] we have downtown and the pipe system and the stormwater system has become so critical that [01:10:34] I think we could really benefit from answering some of those bigger picture questions without [01:10:40] interfering with the construction that's underway. And I think that this Beach Street project [01:10:46] opens us up, potentially, to some really interesting inundation again here that could [01:10:54] help to lower a pond in advance of a storm like we do at Orange Lake, if in fact something [01:11:01] like that could fit on that nine acres and be recreational. Who knows, people could learn [01:11:07] to paddleboard on it or whatever. But I think those pipes, similar to what we're doing on [01:11:13] Main Street and 19, would help possibly qualify us for some funding. That could even help

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15. 10.e

    ITB25-025 Beach Street Drainage Improvements Project Bid Award

    approved

    Council approved the bid award for the Beach Street Drainage Improvements Project (ITB25-025). Mayor used the discussion to advocate for considering the broader stormwater picture, including coordination with the county on $585 million in flood-related funding, the CRA blight designation, and potential recreational/attenuation uses tied to the St. Clair Field property.

    • motion:Motion to approve the ITB25-025 Beach Street Drainage Improvements Project Bid Award. (passed)

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    [01:04:46] Okay. [01:04:47] Aye. [01:04:48] Aye. [01:04:49] Okay. [01:04:50] All those in favor, forward a zip. [01:04:51] Okay, now moving on to the, what is it? [01:04:54] Project? [01:04:55] E. [01:04:56] You want to take on E right now? [01:04:57] Yeah. [01:04:58] Yeah. [01:04:59] Okay, so E would be the Beach Street Drainage Improvement Project Bid Award. [01:05:03] What do they call it? [01:05:05] Do you want to open it up for public? [01:05:07] Public comment? [01:05:08] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [01:05:11] I'll move to approve the ITB-025 Beach Street Drainage Improvements Project Bid Award. [01:05:20] Do I have a second? [01:05:22] Second. [01:05:23] To the maker? [01:05:24] I said my piece. [01:05:25] Second. [01:05:26] I'm good. [01:05:27] Pete? [01:05:28] Yes, sir? [01:05:29] Yeah. [01:05:30] No, no, I would like to say something. [01:05:31] So if we could put the picture back up again. [01:05:34] It was such a nice picture. [01:05:36] It was only a few months ago that we had the vulnerability study discussion. [01:05:42] And then subsequent to that, we had the stormwater master, 10-year master plan, which I kicked [01:05:51] and fussed a little bit about. [01:05:53] But the bottom line is, between the vulnerability assessment and the master plan, and to Councilman [01:06:02] Butler's point to what we now know to be occurring, I'll add one other factor. [01:06:08] So there was discussion about connecting somewhere along Madison, I think, to take more water. [01:06:21] And then we have the county, the vulnerability study. [01:06:25] So this goes back to, outside of this picture, bounds is the meadows, where we had some flooding. [01:06:30] And then from the meadows, it goes under Cecilia, out through the rest of city land, through [01:06:37] the condominiums there, and then on up through a large sort of stormwater, low-lying land, [01:06:46] all the way out to Little Road. [01:06:50] So my point would be that we've got strong drainage pipes, larger, good system in place. [01:06:59] And we have a discussion about letting more water into that pipe. [01:07:04] And as good as baffle boxes and pulling out plastic bottles and filtering out some oil, [01:07:10] nothing is better than to have water be settled and purified, either through running on the [01:07:17] surface or through sitting in a pond. [01:07:20] As you had mentioned before, sometimes it doesn't even have to get to the river. [01:07:23] It can stay and not get there. [01:07:27] So what we learned from inundation is when the surge came in and the heavy rains were [01:07:32] going beyond, the heavy rains filling back into the river from all the drainage, the [01:07:38] surge coming in, that we actually had higher flood levels upriver than we did downriver [01:07:46] in some cases because of those two conjoining efforts. [01:07:52] And since there's been so much money and effort that's been put on all of this, I would say [01:07:57] I'm in approval of this, but I also would say with Bertel's comments that, and with [01:08:05] the other thing that hasn't happened, which is the city taking possession of all of that [01:08:09] land there at the St. Clair Field, that add to that the $585 million that the county is [01:08:17] getting to help us to deal with floods in the future and the fact that they're looking [01:08:22] for projects and some real environmental, you know, even improvements that could be [01:08:28] made potentially that could include something as much as an outlet from the river that could [01:08:35] have some recreational potential. [01:08:37] So I would like to say while this is happening, that there should be a good review of the [01:08:43] bigger, bigger picture and some discussion with the county as well, because they are [01:08:50] the directors of that $585 million, and it has to go in areas which are at least 60% [01:09:00] occupied by those whose average income is at 80% of the local average or less. [01:09:10] And that area is. And so the area we're looking at right now, including a good bit of the [01:09:16] area around it, is all qualified for this $585 million. In addition, the funding that's [01:09:27] coming to them has an allocation of funds for anything that is blighted. We just had [01:09:34] a blighted building that we talked about earlier today, but our city, by virtue of its CRA [01:09:40] designation as a whole, is blighted and slum because we made that finding. And so basically [01:09:47] our entire city is available for its share or for its rightful amount. And that river [01:09:56] is such a major aspect of the calculations that at today's county stormwater two-and-a-half [01:10:04] hour session, so you all should feel lucky I'm only going to talk for five minutes, we [01:10:09] listened to the county and SWFMUD talk for a long time about innovative ideas that folks [01:10:15] like me have to do things that may or may not make sense to an engineer, because I'm [01:10:21] always having to determine if ideas really have merit. But the attenuation pond that [01:10:27] we have downtown and the pipe system and the stormwater system has become so critical that [01:10:34] I think we could really benefit from answering some of those bigger picture questions without [01:10:40] interfering with the construction that's underway. And I think that this Beach Street project [01:10:46] opens us up, potentially, to some really interesting inundation again here that could [01:10:54] help to lower a pond in advance of a storm like we do at Orange Lake, if in fact something [01:11:01] like that could fit on that nine acres and be recreational. Who knows, people could learn [01:11:07] to paddleboard on it or whatever. But I think those pipes, similar to what we're doing on [01:11:13] Main Street and 19, would help possibly qualify us for some funding. That could even help

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    2024/2025 Street Improvement Project Task Order No. 25-001 - Engineering Services

    discussed

    This transcript segment is mislabeled - it actually covers the police forfeiture expenditure request, not the Street Improvement Project. Chief Cochin requested approval of up to $45,000 in federal equitable sharing forfeiture funds for 35 water-filled traffic safety barricades (up to $20,000) and a transport trailer (up to $25,000) to safeguard city events from vehicle-ramming attacks, plus a corresponding budget amendment.

    • motion:Approve police federal equitable sharing forfeiture expenditures not to exceed $45,000 for 35 water-filled traffic safety barricades and a transport trailer, plus corresponding budget amendment.

    👤Chief Cochin👤Ms. Manns👤Pete👤Robert#FY24-25 Police Department Budget#Federal Equitable Sharing Account#Water-filled traffic safety barricades

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    [01:11:20] us to acquire that property with some of that $585 million. So it's critical that we get [01:11:28] with the county, and they were very open-minded today. And so I'm for it, but I think it's [01:11:38] the beginning of the story of how we deal with that part of town. [01:11:43] Anybody else? [01:11:45] I was just going to say that tires aren't pretty, but infrastructure is mighty, mighty [01:11:49] important. [01:11:50] That's right. [01:11:51] This is what this is all about. People don't see it, but they feel it. All those in favor [01:11:56] signify by aye. [01:11:58] Aye. [01:11:59] Those opposed. Okay, now we're going to do the request approval of police forfeiture [01:12:07] expenditures. [01:12:08] Yes, this is actually a two-part agenda item. Chief Cochin is going to ask you to approve [01:12:14] a use of forfeiture funds, and additionally, if you approve the use of forfeiture funds, [01:12:20] we'll also ask for a budget transfer from the Finance Department to the Police Department. [01:12:26] Chief Cochin? [01:12:27] Thank you, Ms. Manns. Honorable Mayor, Council Members, the request for the City Council [01:12:31] is to approve police forfeiture expenditures from our federal equitable sharing account [01:12:36] not to exceed $45,000. Additionally, the Council is asked to approve the corresponding [01:12:41] budget amendment from the Finance Division, which allocates these forfeiture funds into [01:12:45] the Police Department's FY24-25 budget. [01:12:49] And this is what I like about forfeiture funds. The above-mentioned forfeiture funds exist [01:12:53] to support police operations with dollars legally obtained from illegal activities. [01:12:58] We are taking money that was used in illegal activities and putting it to good use in our [01:13:03] community. I love spending forfeiture money. That's what it's for. [01:13:06] The funds in our forfeiture accounts are meant to be utilized by the New Port Richey Police [01:13:10] Department to support the agency's mission to safeguard our community. It should be noted [01:13:14] that the oversight of our forfeiture funds and the use thereof is accomplished through [01:13:18] audits by state and federal officials, and you must approve all of our forfeiture expenditures. [01:13:25] If we look globally and within our country, Munich, Germany, East France, New York City, [01:13:33] and most recently New Orleans, we had individuals maliciously and intentionally drive vehicles [01:13:40] into crowded events to cause mass casualties, and all of those cities they did. So when [01:13:47] we watch this occur, and we have events in our city, these barricades, and thank you [01:13:53] to Robert's division. They worked with us on these barricades and the logistics of deploying [01:13:59] them. These barricades not only will help us with pedestrian traffic, but will also help [01:14:04] safeguard our events. They weigh about 1,100 pounds. They're easily deployable, and we would [01:14:09] strategically put them in locations for these events that we would best feel would meet our [01:14:14] security needs. So we're asking for this itemized list of expenditures as follows. Up to 30% [01:14:22] for the 35 water-filled traffic safety barricades, expenditure approval up to $20,000, and one [01:14:28] trailer to transport the water-filled traffic safety barricades, expenditure approval up to $25,000. [01:14:35] The request obviously before you is to approve police federal equitable sharing forfeiture [01:14:40] expenditures as outlined in this memorandum, not to exceed $45,000. Finally, we're asking you to [01:14:46] approve the corresponding budget amendment from the finance division, which allocates these [01:14:51] departments FY24-25 budget. And the fiscal impact is from our police federal equitable sharing [01:15:00] of $45,000. I'm here to answer any questions you may have. [01:15:04] Do we have any public comment? [01:15:07] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back. [01:15:09] And we should do one and then the other? [01:15:12] No, it's just one. It'll be one motion. [01:15:14] Okay. [01:15:15] If you're approving it. [01:15:16] How much do you approve? [01:15:18] It's great. It's proactive. It's strategic. [01:15:22] It fits right in with our parades and our events. [01:15:26] I mean, it couldn't have been better presented and at a better time. [01:15:30] Just a technical thing. [01:15:31] It says up to 30 and then parentheses 35. [01:15:35] Is it 30 or 35? [01:15:37] It is up to 35. [01:15:38] Up to 35. [01:15:39] Yeah, that's a typo. [01:15:40] Sorry about that. [01:15:42] That's all I got. [01:15:43] Is that good? [01:15:44] Yeah, I just want to say, you know, thank you for getting ahead of this. [01:15:47] You know, God forbid we needed them for any issues with people being, I don't know, crazy. [01:15:56] But I was just most recently in New Orleans, and after the incident they had there, [01:16:01] they had a lot of barricades and things that they had to set up that are on the street now all the time [01:16:07] to prevent certain things and to be able to block off streets. [01:16:11] So thank you. [01:16:13] Pete? [01:16:15] Can we use gray water when we put the water in the barricades?

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    2022/2023 Street Improvements Project Close Out

    Council considered Task Order #25-001 with Florida Design Consultants for engineering services (design, bidding, construction) for the 2024-2025 Street Improvements Project, not to exceed $128,650. Mr. Rivera presented an overview of the city's pavement management program, noting this would be cycle eight of a 20-year roadway repaving cycle that began with a 2014 needs assessment using the PACER rating system. Discussion was ongoing at the transcript cutoff.

    🏢Florida Design Consultants🏢Genesis Group👤Mr. Rivera👤Ms. Manz#2014 Roadway Needs Assessment#2024-2025 Street Improvements Project#PACER system (Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating System)#Pavement Management Program#Task Order Number 25-001

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    [01:16:26] I just think that being ahead of the program is great, and we're becoming known as an event city, [01:16:31] so we need to prepare for the events. [01:16:34] So I'm 100% for this. [01:16:35] All those in favor, signify by aye. [01:16:37] Aye. [01:16:38] Those opposed, four nothing. [01:16:41] 2024-2025, Street Improvement Project Task Order Number 25-001, Engineering Services. [01:16:50] The request is to review and consider the task order from the Florida Design Consultants for Engineering Services, [01:16:58] which would include design, bidding, and construction services. [01:17:02] And Mr. Rivera has a PowerPoint presentation to accompany this agenda item. [01:17:08] Mr. Rivera? [01:17:09] Thank you, Ms. Manz. [01:17:10] The task order is in the amount not to exceed $128,650. [01:17:18] I wanted to give you an overview just so that we could get up to date on where we're at [01:17:25] because we have been in this pavement management program for a while now. [01:17:29] We did start in 2014 the roadway needs assessment, which basically called out the program [01:17:36] and the methodology of the program, [01:17:39] and it also included the first five cycles of roadways to be paved. [01:17:46] We were on a 20-year total cycle for the whole town. [01:17:50] That was the goal of the program that we would meet. [01:17:54] And so, again, it did call out the first five cycles once we started. [01:17:59] Now, if you approve this task order, we will be on cycle eight. [01:18:05] And so when we started the program, all of the roads were reviewed [01:18:11] and they were ranked underneath an industry standard criteria methodology called the PACER system [01:18:20] or the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating System, and that's how we first started. [01:18:26] Now, in 2010, we say that Florida Design Consultants has been a part of this. [01:18:32] I want to make a little bit of a detailed statement for it. [01:18:37] The engineer of record that has designed the project, [01:18:42] that has worked with us on the pavement management plan from day one since 2014 or since 2010, [01:18:51] originally worked for the Genesis Group, [01:18:55] and then him and his team left the Genesis Group and went over to Florida Design Consultants. [01:19:01] We followed suit. [01:19:03] You're familiar with our continuing service agreements that we have with several different types of engineering firms

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    Recreation and Aquatic Center Waterslide Restoration Project

    discussed

    Staff presented information about a paving/engineering task order in the North Park area, south of Main Street and parallel with Conger Street in the Big Bend neighborhood, using Florida Design Consultants. The presentation reviewed the pavement management plan progress and explained gaps where underground utility work is pending. Note: transcript content does not match the agenda title (Waterslide Restoration); appears to be a paving project discussion.

    📍Grand Boulevard📍North Park area, south of Main Street, parallel with Conger Street, Big Bend neighborhood🏢Florida Design Consultants👤Fleeman#Engineering Task Order#Multi-use Path Project#Pavement Management Plan

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    [01:19:13] that take and we send out an RFQ and do that type of evaluation process. [01:19:19] Once we select the engineering firms that qualify, we take and enter into an agreement. [01:19:26] And so we were able to utilize Florida Design Consultants when Mr. [01:19:31] Fleeman moved over to that engineering firm. [01:19:41] And so this project area that we're going to engineer now is in the North Park area, [01:19:46] which is just south of Main Street and runs parallel with Conger Street to the east and in the Big Bend neighborhood. [01:19:58] This slide here goes into more detail and shows you the streets that we're proposing to go ahead [01:20:07] and include with the engineering task order. [01:20:14] And so to tie back into kind of taking and updating us to where we started and to where we're at now, [01:20:21] this map is an overview of the different types of roads that have been done underneath the pavement management plan. [01:20:30] The light blue areas are the ones that we have completed, the streets that we've completed in the cycles that we've been working on. [01:20:41] You will notice that there are some streets that you'll look at, and it looks like there's a gap. [01:20:46] A lot of times we've looked at those streets, and I'll give you an example. [01:20:51] Grand Boulevard goes down the middle of the large, I think it's East Madison area right in here. [01:21:02] Obviously, that road is in bad shape and needs to be improved. [01:21:08] That is where we are going to construct our multi-use path. [01:21:12] And so we've tried to take into consideration the other projects, water and sewer projects, stormwater projects, [01:21:19] and try to take and exclude those until we can go ahead and do the underground so that we're not tearing the road up multiple times. [01:21:29] And so that's why you'll see those gaps. [01:21:31] But right now, we're at a point where we're able to, in this case, we're heading north. [01:21:38] And once we finish up to the top part of the city, then we'll be moving over to the west and going back down. [01:21:45] So you'll see, again, the light blue is the paving streets that are complete. [01:21:51] The dark blue, and it's kind of hard to see, but there's the dark blue right here.

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    Request for Extension of Wet Zone for Mardi Gras Celebration Event

    approved

    This transcript segment does not actually cover the Mardi Gras wet zone extension; it contains discussion of the pavement management task order, the 2022-2023 street improvement project closeout with Ajax Paving, and the start of the aquatic center water slide restoration item. Council approved the pavement task order and the street project closeout/final pay request, both 4-0.

    • motion:Approve the pavement management design task order. (passed)4–0
    • motion:Approve the deductive change order ($556,334.07) and final pay request (not to exceed $229,240.51) to Ajax Paving for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 street improvement projects closeout. (passed)4–0

    📍Grand Boulevard📍Health Drive near Madison🏢Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC🏢Raindrop Products LLC👤Mr. Rivera👤Mr. Trapp👤Ms. Manns#2021-22 and 2022-23 Street Improvement Projects#2023-2024 Street Improvement Project Closeout#Aquatic Center Water Slide Restoration Project#FY 25-26 budget#Grand Boulevard multi-use path#KM 8000 T4 6-ton asphalt hotbox trailer#Pavement Management Plan#Sourcewell contract

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    [01:22:03] That is the Grand Boulevard multi-use path that is under construction now. [01:22:09] And so our third category is current construction phase. [01:22:15] That's where we have the project that is going to be constructed. [01:22:19] It's out to bid now. [01:22:21] We're hoping to get the construction started in the next couple months. [01:22:26] And so the area that is in the yellow right here is the limits of that project. [01:22:36] And then, of course, the dark orange that you see up here and down around here is included in the design task order that's before you. [01:22:51] And so the last thing that we wanted to show you as part of the program is the categories in which the pavement management plan gets the revenue to fund the engineering and the construction of these projects. [01:23:08] In the beginning, when the pavement management plan was approved, these were the dollar amounts that were presented to council and were approved. [01:23:18] And we have managed to adhere to those requirements. [01:23:26] And so with that, we would recommend the approval of the task order. [01:23:30] And if you have any questions, I'm here. [01:23:33] Do we have any public comment? [01:23:36] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [01:23:40] I'll make a move for approval of the request. [01:23:44] Second. [01:23:46] I think it's one of the best things the city has done is in making sure that our roads look good, and they really do. [01:23:53] I am going to be curious to get updates as they come out as to the process of the Grand Boulevard Bridge and some of the other more major traffic improvements that are not just repaving improvements. [01:24:11] Again, I'll just have to say that the stop sign in the middle of the sidewalk at Health Drive near Madison is just inviting somebody to run right into it. [01:24:28] But I guess it will make sure the kids are watching where they are when they go to school back and forth. [01:24:33] But I've never seen a stop sign in the middle of a sidewalk before like that. [01:24:38] There must be another way to do that. [01:24:43] The second. [01:24:47] I love when these projects come up. [01:24:49] And my favorite thing is when people call to complain about the roads, and they find out that it's a county road and not a city road. [01:24:57] We have a very phenomenal cycle when it comes to paving our roads, and we do a great job keeping on top of it. [01:25:08] I do have some comments related to road repair, though, that I'm going to save for the next agenda item. [01:25:15] Everybody loves a newly paved road. [01:25:19] Yeah, I was around on council when we went from assessing the homeowner that had the property or the street in front of his house to this annual fee. [01:25:28] Everybody and all of a sudden all the complaints went away and all the love came to two streets. [01:25:33] So it's been a great program since we implemented it 10, 15 years ago or 10, whatever. [01:25:39] So anyhow, all those in favor signify by aye. Aye. Aye. [01:25:42] Those opposed. [01:25:44] So we have four nothing now. [01:25:45] It's a 2023 2024 street improvement project closeout. [01:25:52] Sir, this is a project closeout and a final pay request. [01:25:56] Yes, ma'am. [01:25:57] Yeah. And Mr. Rivera will present the agenda item. [01:26:00] Thank you. [01:26:01] Yes, this request for councils to review and consider for approval of the attached deductive change order. [01:26:07] This is in the amount of five hundred and fifty six thousand three hundred thirty four dollars and seven cents. [01:26:13] And the final pay request in the amount not to exceed two hundred and twenty nine thousand two hundred and forty dollars and fifty one cents from Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC. [01:26:25] This is for the completion of the twenty one twenty two and the twenty two twenty three, which is known as the change order street improvement projects. [01:26:36] The projects included in this kind of showed you in that previous line. [01:26:42] One slide that had the different areas that we had completed in the east and West Grand neighborhoods, East Madison, the downtown area and Oak Hill Heights neighborhoods. [01:26:54] You may recall that in effort to expedite the street program that we have, [01:27:01] we brought to you the twenty two twenty three street project as a change order so that we could, number one, save time. [01:27:11] We had a contractor that was already in town. [01:27:13] We were able to eliminate our bid phase and contract agreement phase and reduce the cost, [01:27:23] as well as avoided some of the inflation factors that would come along with rebidding the project. [01:27:31] And so with that being said, the funding is identified and available in the street in the city street improvement fund. [01:27:39] Would recommend the approval of the deductive change order as well as the final final pay request. [01:27:46] Public comment. See no one come forward. We'll bring it back for discussion. Vote. [01:27:51] Move to approve the second maker. [01:27:55] Yeah, I just think it's great that they were able to combine and do some be able to expedite in the nature of speed and being able to save costs. [01:28:09] There's this beautiful piece of equipment that I'm sure the director of public works is familiar with. [01:28:14] The KM eight thousand T four to six ton asphalt hotbox trailer. [01:28:20] That was a budgeted item. And as these roads that were just repaid, [01:28:24] if there's a water pipe break and we have to go in there and tear it up, [01:28:29] we can do that quicker if we have that equipment, [01:28:33] it can almost double or triple the amount of asphalt work we can do on road repair as it pops up. [01:28:38] I'd I'd love to see that item revisited and brought back as as councils aware it was shifted to F.Y. [01:28:46] Twenty five. Twenty six, if I'm not mistaken. [01:28:49] And I think I've made a pitch to the city manager and and I will have those conversations. [01:28:57] But I thought this is a good time to bring that up because it's right on topic when it comes to our roads that were repaid. [01:29:03] And now we need to maintain so we can get to the next the next cycle. [01:29:08] The second. I'm good, Pete. [01:29:13] But all those in favor signify by for nothing. [01:29:18] Question, aquatic center, water slide risk restoration project. [01:29:25] Yes, Mr. Mayor, members of council request is to ask you to consider a proposal from raindrop products LLC. [01:29:38] And the amount of seventy seven thousand two hundred and forty nine thousand dollars and five cents to restore the water slide at the recreation and aquatic center. [01:29:53] And Mr. Trapp will tell you more about the proposed project. [01:29:57] Thank you, Miss Manns. Good evening. [01:30:00] Mr. Mayor and Council Members, as you all are aware, one of the feature items at the [01:30:03] Rec and Aquatic Center is the big blue slide. [01:30:06] Staff is requesting that you review and consider approval of the proposal received from Raindrop [01:30:10] Products LLC for this project. [01:30:12] The total dollar amount for this project is $77,249.05, which includes an owner's contingency [01:30:19] of $10,000 in case some of the yoke plates need to be replaced. [01:30:23] This proposal contains pricing in accordance with the current source well contract, which [01:30:28] is allowed under the current city purchasing guidelines. [01:30:31] Each year, a third-party inspector conducts a thorough inspection of the water slide in [01:30:35] order for the city to obtain an operating permit from the state. [01:30:39] This year's inspection is requiring the slide to be resurfaced in order to be able to operate [01:30:43] this year. [01:30:44] The water slide has not gone through a full resurfacing since this slide was originally [01:30:48] built. [01:30:49] The water slide is a highly used amenity and this project will ensure it remains a safe [01:30:52] and enjoyable experience for everyone that uses the water slide.

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    Library Advisory Board Minutes - November 2024

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    Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

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    Approval of purchases/payments listed for Council approval.