Council rezoned 5422 Charles Street to MF-10 on final reading, approved a $77,695 Ford Transit cargo van for a mobile library branch, and picked K-2M Design to harden Fire Station No. 1.
17 items on the agenda · 14 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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[00:00:16] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for [00:00:26] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Approval of February 27, 2025 Special Meeting and March 4, 2025 Regular Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 Special Meeting and the March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting.
- motion:Motion to approve the February 27, 2025 Special Meeting minutes and March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes. (passed)
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[00:00:35] Thank you. [00:00:36] Approval of the November 27th, 2025 special meeting and the March 4th, 2025 regular minutes. [00:00:48] Move to approve. [00:00:49] Do I have a second? [00:00:50] Second. [00:00:51] All those in favor, signify by saying aye.
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- 5Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 0:52
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentCouncil approved the purchases/payments list on the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)
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First Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-2320: Amending Section 10.06 of the City Charter RE: Corporate Boundaries
approvedCouncil conducted the first reading of Ordinance 2025-2320, which updates Section 10.06 of the City Charter to reflect the October 2024 annexation of the Town and Country Villa subdivision and replaces Ordinance 2024-2287 with an updated legal description of city boundaries. The motion to approve was made and seconded, with brief discussion noting that voting precincts do not perfectly align with city boundaries.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2320
- motion:Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2025-2320 amending Section 10.06 of the City Charter regarding corporate boundaries. (passed)
Leisure LaneTown and Country Villa subdivisionUS Highway 19Van Doren AvenueMayorAnnexation of Town and Country Villa subdivisionOrdinance 2024-2287Ordinance 2025-2320Section 10.06 of the City Charter▶ Jump to 6:43 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:06:43] First reading of ordinance number 2025-2320 an amendment for section 10-04 of the city [00:06:44] charter and Hannukah corporate boundaries. [00:06:45] This is ordinance number 2025-2320 an ordinance of city of New Port Richey Florida providing [00:06:54] for amendment of section 10.06 of the cyty charter pertaining to the boundaries of the [00:06:59] city providing for a revised exhibit a establishing the city boundaries peruant to annexation [00:07:04] of unincorporated property within Pasco County Florida providing for conflict severability [00:07:09] and an effective date. [00:07:12] Mr. Mayor members of council in October of 2024 through ordinance 2024-2287 the legal [00:07:23] description of the city was brought up to date to reflect several annexations which [00:07:29] had occurred over time. [00:07:31] In October of 2024 the town and country villa subdivision was formally annexed into the [00:07:39] city which I'm sure as you recall is located on the west side of US Highway 19 just south [00:07:46] of Gulf Drive and largely consists of residential lots with some lots fronting US Highway 19 [00:08:00] those are commercial the residential lots are largely on Van Doren Avenue and Leisure [00:08:07] Lane based on the annexation that occurred and amended legal description of the city [00:08:15] was ordered and has been prepared. [00:08:18] The purpose of this request then is to replace ordinance 2024-2287 with the updated legal [00:08:28] description which is contained in this ordinance which is 2025-2320 and the staff is recommending [00:08:38] that you consider conducting a first reading of this ordinance to amend what is section [00:08:44] 10.06 of the city charter pertaining to the boundaries of the city and providing for the [00:08:50] revised boundaries as submitted. [00:08:54] Do we have any public comment? [00:08:56] We'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:09:02] Mr. Mayor, I'll move to approve. [00:09:04] Do we have a second? [00:09:07] I second. [00:09:09] Comments? [00:09:10] No discussion for me. [00:09:12] Second. [00:09:13] No, I'm good. [00:09:15] The only discussion related to this issue where we've talked about amending the charter from [00:09:22] time to time to comply with small ordinances or annexations to make sure that our boundaries [00:09:28] are correct in our ordinance and I think there's a provision that allows us to more easily [00:09:33] affect them in the future as things happen from a small scale. [00:09:38] But I find that interesting in the course of what I'm involved in now which is the election [00:09:46] process in understanding that there are two precincts in the city but those precincts [00:09:52] do not line up with the city's border completely. [00:09:56] That there are, in fact, areas within our two precincts that are not within the city [00:10:02] limit. [00:10:03] So I don't know what kind of communication goes on with the supervisor of elections or [00:10:07] where he gets his border or how often he corrects his elections. [00:10:13] I'm assuming that the election role is correct but I think that having precincts, I would [00:10:20] imagine, are purposefully set to mirror city boundaries. [00:10:27] So just a side note but something worth following up on. [00:10:31] I'd be curious to know how those things get out of whack. [00:10:36] Maybe as we do things like this it needs to be passed on to him so he's in tune with us. [00:10:42] I think he's, sir. [00:10:44] Anything else? [00:10:46] No. [00:10:47] All those in favor signify by aye.
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Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2025-2321: Rezoning of 5422 Charles Street from Office to MF-10
approvedSecond reading of Ordinance 2025-2321 rezoning approximately 0.2 acres at 5422 Charles Street from Office District to Multifamily Low-Medium Density District (MF-10) to allow construction of a single-family detached dwelling. Council approved the rezoning on second and final reading.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2025-2321
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2025-2321 rezoning 5422 Charles Street from Office to MF-10 on second reading. (passed)4–0
5422 Charles StreetMr. HallLand Development Review Board February 20th hearingMF-10 zoning classificationOrdinance No. 2025-2321▶ Jump to 10:50 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:10:50] Aye. [00:10:51] Those opposed, 4-0. [00:10:53] Moving on to the second reading. [00:10:54] Ordinance number 2025-2321. [00:10:57] Zoning of 5422 Charles Street and office to CF-10. [00:11:02] This is ordinance number 2025-2321, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida providing [00:11:07] for amendment of the Land Development Code zoning district map providing for rezoning [00:11:11] of approximately 0.2 acres of property generally located on the southeast corner of Shaw and [00:11:16] Charles Streets and legally described herein providing for amendment of the zoning district [00:11:21] designation for said property from office district to multifamily low-medium density [00:11:27] district MF-10 providing for complex severability and effective date. [00:11:32] As indicated by the City Attorney and as you may recall from your discussion on March 4th [00:11:38] at your first reading the property located at 5422 Charles Street is currently zoned [00:11:46] office. [00:11:48] The applicant for the rezoning wishes to construct a single family detached dwelling unit on [00:11:54] the property and as such is seeking the rezoning to MF-10. [00:11:59] And as was explained to you at the first reading of this ordinance when the Land Development [00:12:10] Review Board heard the hearing at their February 20th meeting inadvertently when the vote was [00:12:18] taken it was heard for an MF-14 and they unanimously supported it. [00:12:26] That recommendation when it was brought forward to you was clarified as an MF-10 which it [00:12:32] should have been. [00:12:34] You voted unanimously in favor of supporting it at an MF-10 level and we are conducting [00:12:42] our second and final reading this evening of the ordinance and are recommending that [00:12:50] the MF-10 zoning classification be upheld for the rezoning of this property. [00:12:58] And if you have questions Mr. Hall or I are prepared to respond to them. [00:13:03] Do we have any public comment? [00:13:06] Seeing no one come forward bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:13:10] Move for approval. [00:13:12] Second. [00:13:14] Just fixing a mistake basically. [00:13:17] Second. [00:13:18] Are they pulling permits? [00:13:21] Are they planning on doing development here on this specific property? [00:13:24] They do. [00:13:25] They plan to construct a single family home. [00:13:27] They're working through that process too? [00:13:29] They will apply for a permit, yes. [00:13:31] Okay. [00:13:32] Perfect. [00:13:33] Thanks. [00:13:34] Good. [00:13:35] Thank you. [00:13:36] All those in favor signify by aye. [00:13:37] Aye. [00:13:38] Aye.
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Board Appointment: Amanda Zborek, Environmental Committee
approvedCouncil appointed Amanda Zborek to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term ending March 18, 2027. She is a graduate of the 2024 spring Citizens Academy and meets all committee requirements. The motion passed unanimously.
- motion:Motion to appoint Amanda Zborek to the Environmental Committee for a two-year term through March 18, 2027. (passed)
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[00:13:40] Okay. [00:13:41] Then move onto the Board Report. [00:13:42] Amanda help me please. [00:13:44] Zborak. [00:13:45] Zborak. [00:13:46] Okay. [00:13:47] She is in attendance this evening as an eager future member of the Environmental Committee. [00:13:56] She has submitted her application on February 5th of 2025. [00:14:02] She is proudly a graduate of our class from 2024, our spring class of our Citizens Academy. [00:14:11] And she meets all of the requirements to serve as a member of our Environmental Committee. [00:14:17] We are recommending her as a member of the Environmental Committee, of which their terms are for two years. [00:14:27] And if you see fit to appoint her to serve on this committee, her term would span through March 18th of 2027. [00:14:38] And that would leave us with one additional member and two alternate member positions open on the committee. [00:14:49] Do you have any public comment? [00:14:52] Would you like to speak? [00:14:54] I just want to say how much I've been enjoying this. [00:15:00] and being a part of the environmental committee [00:15:03] and the volunteering as well as attending all the festivities [00:15:06] and just really looking forward to going deeper [00:15:10] in that relationship. [00:15:12] Anyone else have a comment? [00:15:14] Thank you. [00:15:15] Yeah, I just wanna add that I'm glad [00:15:18] that the Citizens Academy was able to continue [00:15:21] to steer you in the direction of environmental committee, [00:15:23] but I know you've been very involved [00:15:25] with a lot that's going on downtown [00:15:26] when it comes to the environment [00:15:28] and you're very creative with the Tasty Tuesdays, [00:15:31] your involvement there as well. [00:15:32] And so you are definitely an asset to the community [00:15:36] and I'm glad Dell was able to steal you up. [00:15:40] Yeah, thank you for volunteering for this and thank you. [00:15:44] Won't you have a little helper? [00:15:45] Thank you. [00:15:46] I do, I do. [00:15:47] She's at the rec center right now practicing karate. [00:15:52] Yeah, all those in favor, signify by aye. [00:15:53] Do you have a motion? [00:15:54] Do you have a motion? [00:15:55] I'll move to agree. [00:15:56] Okay, second. [00:15:57] All those in favor signify by aye. [00:15:59] Aye. [00:16:00] All right, thank four, nothing. [00:16:01] You can bring your little helper next time. [00:16:03] All right. [00:16:06] 20-25 Ford Transit T35 cargo van
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Request to Purchase 2025 Ford Transit T-350 Cargo Van for use of Mobile Library Branch
approvedCouncil approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit T-350 high-roof cargo van from Duval Ford for $77,695, to be used as a mobile library branch. Funding includes $50,000 from the library's capital funds and $27,695 from the Friends of the New Port Richey Public Library, with an additional $22,305 from the Friends earmarked for specialized equipment, technology, and a vehicle wrap.
- motion:Motion to approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit T-350 high-roof cargo van from Duval Ford for $77,695 for use as a mobile library branch. (passed)4–0
6822 Grand BoulevardDuval FordFlorida Sheriffs AssociationFriends of the New Port Richey Public LibraryLibrary Advisory BoardDebbie MansonMs. FeigarNicholas PucciniRon BeckerFY2025 budgetFlorida Sheriffs Association Contract Bid Award 24BEH32.0Line item 001051-6414Mobile Library Branch / Bookmobile project▶ Jump to 16:10 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:16:12] for use in the mobile library branch. [00:16:17] I think we got a large crowd here. [00:16:19] Yes, you do. [00:16:21] I think they're gonna applaud on that one too. [00:16:23] There's been discussion as you know, [00:16:25] for some time now, about introducing mobile library [00:16:29] services into the plethora of services [00:16:33] that our library provides. [00:16:36] And I'm gonna allow Ms. Feigar to fully introduce [00:16:42] what will be available if you see fit to approve [00:16:48] this expenditure through the Florida Sheriffs Association [00:16:54] Contract Bid Award, number 24BEH32.0, [00:17:02] in the amount of $77,695 from Duval Ford, [00:17:08] which we are fully recommending in favor of. [00:17:11] But before I turn it over to Ms. Feigar, [00:17:13] I have to thank the many people in attendance, [00:17:18] largely from the Friends of the New Portwood G Library, [00:17:23] who worked very hard and raised over $50,000 [00:17:26] and contributed that towards the purchase of this vehicle. [00:17:29] So thank you all very much for your commitment [00:17:32] to the library and to providing service to our residents. [00:17:36] Thank you. [00:17:38] Andy. [00:17:41] Thank you very much, City Manager Manson. [00:17:43] Good evening, City Council. [00:17:46] The request before you tonight is to approve [00:17:49] the purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit T350 [00:17:53] high-roof cargo van for the future use [00:17:57] of a mobile library branch. [00:18:00] As you're aware, the city library provides access [00:18:03] to essential information resources. [00:18:07] And as the usage of library resources have increased, [00:18:11] so have requests for the library's [00:18:14] community engagement team and requests [00:18:18] for homebound services and materials. [00:18:25] And they would include presentations to off-site locations, [00:18:32] information about library resources [00:18:35] at community outreach events, [00:18:38] and the fact that we have had many more requests [00:18:43] for books-by-mail services, [00:18:46] as well as interlibrary loan. [00:18:48] Flynn Sherritt requests particularly those [00:18:53] that are homebound and experience mobility, [00:18:58] transportation, or other socioeconomic challenges [00:19:03] that are challenges to them being able [00:19:07] to come to the library. [00:19:10] The addition of a mobile library will help ensure [00:19:13] all of our community members, [00:19:15] especially with some of the challenges [00:19:18] that I just mentioned, to have access [00:19:21] to the informational resources [00:19:24] and lifelong learning opportunities [00:19:26] the city library provides. [00:19:29] This project has generated significant community support [00:19:35] and interest, along with financial support [00:19:38] from the Friends of the Library organization [00:19:42] and numerous other private individuals [00:19:45] and organizations that have been involved [00:19:49] with fundraising events and efforts [00:19:52] over the past three and a half years. [00:19:55] Staff recommends purchase of this vehicle, [00:19:59] and the fiscal impact to the city was approved [00:20:02] in the fiscal year 2025 budget [00:20:07] as an equipment purchase from the library's capitals funds. [00:20:11] $50,000 would be coming from line item 001051-6414, [00:20:20] and additional funds in the amount of $27,695 [00:20:26] would be coming from the Friends [00:20:28] of the New Port Richey Public Library. [00:20:30] Additionally, I want to point out [00:20:34] that the Friends of the Library organization [00:20:37] has allocated an additional $22,305, [00:20:43] which we plan to use every single dime of that, [00:20:48] to pay for the specialized equipment, [00:20:53] the technologies, the vehicle wrap, [00:20:56] the other specialized equipment [00:20:59] that will go into the bookmobile [00:21:04] to make it what it is. [00:21:07] That will happen as soon as the vehicle is delivered onsite. [00:21:13] I'm available to answer any questions that you may have. [00:21:20] Do we have any public comment? [00:21:25] Only one of you. [00:21:29] Hello, city council. [00:21:30] Nicholas Puccini, the current president [00:21:32] of the Friends of the New Port Richey Library, [00:21:34] and I want to say thank you for the pre-approval [00:21:37] and allowing us to come speak here today. [00:21:39] I came to you guys at the Centennial [00:21:41] when we were getting an award for the library, [00:21:42] and I told you I would be back [00:21:44] because I am committed to the next 100 years [00:21:46] of New Port Richey's success, [00:21:48] and I think establishing the library as a fundamental part, [00:21:51] this is essential to putting us into the next tier of city [00:21:54] for the next 100 years. [00:21:55] Not a lot of libraries around the state are doing this, [00:21:58] and this goes to show that New Port Richey [00:22:00] is constantly innovating, [00:22:01] and our library is constantly outdoing itself. [00:22:04] So thank you for the consideration, [00:22:05] and we hope it all goes good. [00:22:07] Thank you. [00:22:16] Ron Becker, 6822 Grand Boulevard, [00:22:19] and I'm the president of the Library Advisory Board. [00:22:22] Also want to thank you, [00:22:24] and just for all the support we've gotten, [00:22:28] not just for this, but for everything [00:22:29] that we've tried to accomplish in these last years. [00:22:34] And just the understanding [00:22:36] that libraries are not what they used to be, [00:22:38] and bookmobiles are not what they used to be. [00:22:39] It's not just books that we're delivering places. [00:22:41] We're delivering technology. [00:22:43] We're delivering hope to people who don't have hope, [00:22:46] who can't come to the library, [00:22:48] and to be introduced to all the many, [00:22:51] many services that we have. [00:22:53] And Bertel, thanks especially to you [00:22:55] that to accompany me out to do some of the research [00:22:58] that we did looking at others. [00:22:59] So again, much appreciated, [00:23:01] and we're looking forward [00:23:02] to many more years of working with you. [00:23:04] Thank you. [00:23:09] Anybody else like to speak? [00:23:12] Bring it back for discussion, and we'll. [00:23:14] I'm gonna move to approve. [00:23:15] Second. [00:23:18] Yeah, I mean, it was highlighted here, [00:23:19] so I won't beat the horse dead, [00:23:22] but there are our senior communities, [00:23:25] and some of our public schools, [00:23:29] as well as some home-based, excuse me, [00:23:33] children programs that could benefit from this, [00:23:36] who may not necessarily be able to get to the library, [00:23:39] or don't know about our mail service, [00:23:40] and this really brings books to kids, [00:23:44] and to seniors, and to anyone else [00:23:45] who may have some mobility challenges. [00:23:48] We did have a chance to go to the county, [00:23:50] and see some of their program, [00:23:53] and how they utilize it, [00:23:55] and there's a marketing element too. [00:23:56] I mean, you're promoting the city, [00:23:58] and telling everyone in the city that, [00:24:00] look, we care about literacy, we care about reading. [00:24:03] I don't think, if we did a study, [00:24:05] kind of like what we do with the parks, [00:24:07] to see how far you are from a park, [00:24:09] don't think you're that far away [00:24:10] from publicly accessible books, [00:24:12] especially with this added program. [00:24:15] I would say, to Nick's point, [00:24:18] about preparing for the next 100 years, [00:24:20] I don't know if the chief would be opposed to this, [00:24:23] but we got that drone now too, [00:24:25] so we can start dropping books from drones, [00:24:27] like Amazon does, [00:24:28] and that'll help build the program too, [00:24:32] so it's just something to think about, [00:24:33] if you want to do a drone next. [00:24:37] Yeah, I've been talking about this for a long time, [00:24:40] and a lot of work has gone into it. [00:24:42] I want to thank, you know, [00:24:43] Friends of the New Portraiture Library, [00:24:44] Ms. Feigart, and everybody else involved. [00:24:46] It'd be a great asset to the city. [00:24:48] Thank you. [00:24:51] I'm looking forward to seeing it. [00:24:53] I just want to say, [00:24:54] I think some of the people from the library know that, [00:24:57] I lost my mom when I was 19 to cancer, [00:24:59] and I always said, [00:25:00] if she knew how much I went to this library, [00:25:01] I'd have her roll over in a grave. [00:25:02] If this bookmobile ends up in my yard, [00:25:05] she's going to be on a rotisserie, in shock. [00:25:09] So all those in favor, signify by aye. [00:25:11] Aye. [00:25:12] Those opposed, four nothing. [00:25:13] Congratulations. [00:25:14] Yay!
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Cultural Affairs Committee Funding Request RE: "The Skyway Bridge Disaster" Documentary and Presentation
approvedCouncil approved a $500 Cultural Affairs Committee funding request to support a screening of 'The Skyway Bridge Disaster' documentary at the Richey Suncoast Theater on April 27th, with free admission and a Q&A with the filmmaker. The grant enables free public attendance and promotion to local schools for the 45th anniversary of the tragedy.
- motion:Motion to approve $500 Cultural Affairs Committee funding for the Skyway Bridge Disaster documentary screening at Richey Suncoast Theater. (passed)4–0
Cultural Affairs CommitteeRichey Suncoast TheaterAltmanRobert RaolaSusie Sachs45th anniversary screening April 27MV Summit VentureSkyway Bridge Disaster documentarySunshine Skyway Bridge▶ Jump to 25:20 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:25:20] Culture Affairs Committee funding request [00:25:22] for the Skyway Bridge disaster document and presentation. [00:25:26] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:25:28] The Cultural Affairs Committee is advancing [00:25:31] a recommendation to you for your consideration [00:25:36] to fund the Skyway Bridge disaster documentary film [00:25:42] to be previewed on April 27th [00:25:47] at the Ritchie Suncoast Theater at 2 o'clock p.m. [00:25:52] In the amount of $500, [00:25:56] if you see fit to support the expenditure, [00:26:02] the film is presented by Robert Raola, [00:26:08] a search and rescue scuba diver [00:26:11] who participated in the emergency operations [00:26:14] at the Skyway Bridge. [00:26:17] And the Cultural Affairs Committee recommended, [00:26:21] in favor of supporting the expenditure. [00:26:25] Anybody public comment? [00:26:43] Good evening, everyone. [00:26:44] My name is Susie Sachs. [00:26:45] I am the new executive director of Ritchie Suncoast Theater. [00:26:48] On April 27th, as mentioned, [00:26:51] we are gonna be presenting a screening [00:26:53] of the Skyway Bridge disaster. [00:26:55] It is a powerful documentary exploring [00:26:57] one of the most shocking maritime tragedies [00:27:00] in Florida's history. [00:27:01] This film delves into the harrowing collision [00:27:04] of the MV Summit Venture with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. [00:27:11] This disaster reshaped the safety regulations [00:27:13] and maritime practices, both locally and nationally. [00:27:18] This educational and cultural experience [00:27:20] offers a deep look into the disaster's lasting effects [00:27:23] on the region and beyond. [00:27:24] There is a talkback Q&A after the film [00:27:28] with the gentleman mentioned. [00:27:30] We are promoting this film to local schools [00:27:33] via their civics and history departments [00:27:36] to acknowledge the 45th anniversary of this tragedy. [00:27:40] Your grant allows the Ritchie Suncoast Theater [00:27:42] to provide free admission for anyone to attend the event. [00:27:46] A recent showing in Dunedin had over 200 attendees. [00:27:51] Thank you. [00:27:53] Other public comment? [00:27:55] Bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:27:59] I'll move to approve. [00:28:00] You have a second? [00:28:03] Sure, I'll second. [00:28:04] Maker? [00:28:05] I wanna say, I know, and I don't wanna jump ahead of you, [00:28:09] Councilman Altman, but I wanna say [00:28:13] this is worded properly now. [00:28:14] It looks like we are supporting [00:28:17] the Culture Affairs Committee. [00:28:20] Let me let you decide that, [00:28:21] but it does look like there might still be an element [00:28:24] of a language concern where it sounds like [00:28:27] we're giving money to the Culture Affairs [00:28:30] to give to put this on, [00:28:35] but I think it's better worded now [00:28:37] because it highlights that it's the City Council's funds [00:28:40] at the very end, so I appreciate staff recognizing that [00:28:43] and making it happen. [00:28:45] I think what better way to give a real-life civics lesson? [00:28:48] I mean, kids will remember going down to the local theater [00:28:53] and there'll be an educational impact [00:28:57] with something like this. [00:28:57] It's unique and it brings students to our downtown [00:29:01] and it promotes city planning and it promotes infrastructure [00:29:04] and the complexity of, you know, bridge just doesn't appear. [00:29:08] It's built and there's an impact to that. [00:29:11] So I'm excited for it and I think this is exactly up [00:29:13] the Culture Affairs Committee's alley, [00:29:15] so I'm glad they are putting this on our radar [00:29:19] to help support. [00:29:22] Well, I was five minutes ahead [00:29:24] of the Anclote Bridge disaster, [00:29:26] which happened where that bridge fell even closer to home. [00:29:32] So, you know, falling bridges, I guess. [00:29:36] He made a song about that or something, yeah, [00:29:38] London Bridge, yeah. [00:29:42] The cultural effect, to me, supporting a filmmaker [00:29:49] to put on a film to entertain merits the cost to begin with. [00:30:00] I'm sure there are many films that also would have effect on folks that would merit that. [00:30:07] And their money being requested is minimal, so I'm happy to support it. [00:30:12] I know that the city also supported a pretty substantial grant to help that theater in a larger way, [00:30:17] and I'm not sure the results of all of that, but this is the item of force I support. [00:30:29] Yeah, no, I think it would be very interesting. [00:30:31] I mean, I was actually old enough to remember that when it happened, [00:30:35] but I don't remember all the full details. [00:30:38] So I may pop in, too, and watch that and get a little learning lesson. [00:30:42] You were a kid. [00:30:43] Pete and I were adults. [00:30:47] I have friends that I lived in Sarasota at the time, [00:30:49] and I have friends that still will not go over the Skyway Bridge because of that accident. [00:30:55] So anyhow, all those in favor signify by aye. [00:30:58] Those opposed, four nothing.
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Recommendation of Firm for RFQ25-008 CDBG-MIT Architectural Services
approvedCouncil approved selecting K-2M Design as the architectural firm for RFQ25-008 to design hardening improvements (roof, bay doors, exterior doors, windows, generator, etc.) at Fire Station No. 1, funded 75% by CDBG-MIT funds and 25% by Penny for Pasco. Staff will negotiate fees and return for further approval; construction will be bid separately later.
- vote:Approve selection of K-2M Design for architectural services under RFQ25-008 and authorize staff to negotiate fees. (passed)4–0
Fire Station No. 1K-2M DesignMr. HallMs. MannsCDBG-MITFire Station No. 1 hardening projectPenny for PascoRFQ25-008▶ Jump to 31:00 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:31:01] And you probably have more than 200 I can get. [00:31:07] The recommendation of the firm RFQ25-008, CDBG MIT Agricultural Services. [00:31:21] I'm certain that most of you will recall that the city received a grant a few years ago [00:31:29] to do some building hardening of Fire Station No. 1. [00:31:35] The grant has not been administered yet. [00:31:39] The source of funding is community development block grant funds, [00:31:43] and they're very specific about their rules and regulations, [00:31:48] which is why I turned over, in large part, [00:31:51] the selection process for the architectural services to Mr. Hall, [00:31:58] who will explain to you what he has done [00:32:02] and who we are recommending that we work with on the renovation plans related to the hardening [00:32:11] that needs to happen at Fire Station No. 1. [00:32:13] Mr. Hall? [00:32:15] Thank you, Ms. Manns. [00:32:17] In a nutshell, the request is for city council to review [00:32:21] and consider the approval of K-2M design for the architectural design services of Fire Station 1 [00:32:27] as outlined in RFQ25-008. [00:32:32] In January, the city put out an RFQ, [00:32:36] which is a request for qualifications to qualified architecture, engineering, [00:32:42] and design firms to put together a project which will include replacing the roof, bay doors, [00:32:50] exterior doors, windows, generator, and other building improvements on Fire Station 1. [00:32:56] In February, staff did an evaluation of all the RFQs that were submitted. [00:33:02] There were three firms that submitted, [00:33:04] and we subsequently conducted interviews on those three firms. [00:33:10] It was unanimous in our recommendation to the city council to approve the selection of K-2M design [00:33:19] and allow staff to begin negotiation of fees associated with the architectural and design services [00:33:25] for hardening of Fire Station 1. [00:33:27] I'd be more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have. [00:33:31] Any public comment? [00:33:33] Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:33:41] Do we have a second? [00:33:45] Second. [00:33:46] A maker? [00:33:48] I'm good. [00:33:49] Do we have a second? [00:33:50] This is design and architecture. [00:33:52] There will be construction. [00:33:53] Will that be CBG, MIT as well? [00:33:56] Yes, this includes architectural services, design, and then from that point forward, [00:34:02] it will go out to bid for a firm to actually implement the construction of that. [00:34:08] A separate vote? [00:34:09] Right, that will be a separate vote. [00:34:10] This is the first step to actually allow us to negotiate fees for the architecture firm. [00:34:16] Then it will come back also for approval of that, and then there will be, at a later date, [00:34:21] once we get the bid package together for the construction of that, [00:34:24] then that construction package will be reviewed and brought back to City Council again at a later date. [00:34:30] And then I'm assuming this is 100% covered by the MIT litigation? [00:34:35] I believe it's a co-pay, 75-25. [00:34:39] I would have to actually look at that in greater detail, [00:34:42] but that's my understanding of this actual project. [00:34:46] And will the construction? [00:34:48] 75% community development block grant funds and 25% penny for PASCO. [00:34:54] And then that's construction too, or will that split change? [00:34:58] It will also be 75-25? [00:35:01] Okay. [00:35:02] Yeah, I think this is good timing with what's planned for some of the general projects, [00:35:07] also for the City Council coming up next year or maybe two years now, [00:35:11] but it's in this area, it's close to home. [00:35:14] I have a larger, I think this is great, well put together, [00:35:16] I have a larger question just about some of these CBDG funds, both on the mitigation side, [00:35:24] but in general, like, for example, where would we have known this was in the budget? [00:35:31] Like, where is this? [00:35:33] Because when I was going through, there's no mention of these CBDG funds, [00:35:37] so unless you go back and try to play a game of tracing back where these funds were originally released, [00:35:43] it's hard for us to know that these have been sitting on a shelf waiting to be used. [00:35:48] And so, and for example. [00:35:50] This isn't sitting on a shelf, and it is in the budget currently. [00:35:55] It's in your current fiscal year budget. [00:35:57] It's a two-year project, and it's listed as fire station number one. [00:36:03] And you'll know in the funding sources, it says both, community development block grant and penny for PASCO funds. [00:36:11] And then it says here, budget fiscal impact. [00:36:13] There is no budget impact associated with the approval at this time, but it is a 75-25 split with penny for PASCO. [00:36:21] So for your budget impact, is that only if it's general revenue? [00:36:26] There's no budget impact associated with accepting the architectural recommendation at this time, [00:36:36] because they have not indicated a fee associated with their service. [00:36:40] The next step, if you allow us to go forward, we'll negotiate a fee, [00:36:46] and we'll come back to you and ask you to accept a fee once we've decided that it's an appropriate fee for the service being requested. [00:36:56] And then we'll tell you there's a budget impact, what it's going to be, and how we're going to pay for it. [00:37:03] Okay. [00:37:04] Thanks. [00:37:09] Just for my purposes, I have to say, I never want to turn away from funding assistance when we can get it. [00:37:17] 75-25 is a good split. [00:37:21] Hardening is certainly an important function to keep that building in shape. [00:37:28] There has been talk of a new building or another building or a relocated building, [00:37:32] so this is probably the best way for us to secure our members of the fire department. [00:37:38] So I am in favor of this. [00:37:42] Matt? [00:37:43] I'm good. [00:37:44] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:37:46] Aye. [00:37:47] Aye. [00:37:48] Those opposed, four nothing. [00:37:49] Moving on. [00:37:52] Approval of the Florida Wildflower Foundation 2025 Seeds for Knowledge Grant Award.
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Approval of Florida Wildflower Foundation 2025 Seeds of Knowledge Grant Award
approvedCouncil approved acceptance of a $750 Florida Wildflower Foundation 2025 Seeds of Knowledge Grant for the library to establish native wildflower demonstration beds at the library and city hall courtyard fronting Main Street, plus distribute seed packets and host gardening workshops. A corresponding budget amendment was included.
- motion:Motion to approve acceptance of the Florida Wildflower Foundation 2025 Seeds of Knowledge Grant Award and corresponding budget amendment. (passed)
city hall courtyard fronting Main StreetFlorida Wildflower FoundationMs. Feigart2025 Seeds of Knowledge Grant Awardbudget amendmentseed library▶ Jump to 38:00 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:38:00] We are in a fortunate position with the Florida Wildflower Foundation, [00:38:05] and we are one of three libraries to be the recipient of the 2025 Seeds of Knowledge Grant Award. [00:38:14] Our grant was in the amount of $750 for the purpose of establishing demonstration beds of native wildflowers in the library [00:38:25] and the city hall courtyard fronting Main Street. [00:38:30] We'll also be dispersing wildflower seed packets through the seed library, which is housed in our library, [00:38:41] and I understand from Ms. Feigart that we'll be offering gardening workshops and educational programs for the public in respect to these items, [00:38:56] and there is a corresponding budget amendment because we are accepting $750 from the Wildflower Foundation, [00:39:10] and so we'll need to take care of that related to this agenda item as well. [00:39:17] Do we have any public comment? [00:39:20] We'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:39:24] Move to approve. [00:39:25] Do we have a second? [00:39:26] Second. [00:39:27] To the maker. [00:39:28] Yeah, I'm excited for it. [00:39:29] It's a nice project, self-funded. [00:39:31] I'm glad you guys put in the work for it, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. [00:39:37] Yeah, no, I like this. [00:39:38] I like the whole native wildflower thing in the garden with the, you know, at the library there for a demonstration. [00:39:50] I guess I have a question. [00:39:52] Is this something that can be expanded and move on to our, you know, do our landscaping throughout the city? [00:39:58] One of the things I like is when they do the whole intersections, too, and it's all the wildflowers. [00:40:04] Yeah. [00:40:05] You know, it's really cool. [00:40:06] Is there some opportunity for us, Ms. Feigart? [00:40:09] This is a pilot project, and so I'm hoping that it will be so successful that they'll make other opportunities available. [00:40:17] But I would look towards the Public Works Department for their recommendation about how that goes along with their landscaping plan that the city has. [00:40:28] Thank you. [00:40:32] Yeah, very much in favor. [00:40:37] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:40:39] Aye.
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Recreation & Aquatic Center – HVAC Tandem Compressor Condenser Fan Replacement Project
approvedCouncil approved a $52,738 expenditure to Air Mechanical and Service Corporation (AMSCO) for replacement of tandem compressor units, a variable frequency drive, and a condenser motor at the Recreation & Aquatic Center, damaged by a power surge during Hurricane Milton. The cost will be funded through a budget amendment using prior year reserves pending insurance reimbursement.
- motion:Approve the $52,738 expenditure to AMSCO for HVAC tandem compressor/condenser fan replacement, funded by budget amendment from prior year reserves pending insurance reimbursement. (passed)
Newport Ritchie Recreation and Aquatic CenterAir Mechanical and Service CorporationColin EckenmullerHVAC Tandem Compressor Condenser Fan Replacement ProjectHurricane MiltonITB 23.012▶ Jump to 40:40 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:40:40] Those opposed. [00:40:42] 4-1. [00:40:43] Recreation Aquatic Center HVAC Tandem Compressor Condenser Fan Replacement Project. [00:40:53] During Hurricane Milton in October of last year, most of you are aware that at our hurricane center at the New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center, [00:41:08] we lost power to our HVAC equipment for a period of time as a result of a big hit with some power surges. [00:41:20] And as a result, some major electrical damage occurred to our chiller systems. [00:41:31] And as a result of that, we were able to firstly file an insurance claim, but secondarily, we have put some temporary fixes in place, [00:41:48] which have led us to the conclusion that we have some tandem compressor units, variable frequency drive, and also a condenser motor, which need to be replaced. [00:42:05] Based on the lead time for these items and the fact that we're coming into the summer months, we thought it was appropriate to go forward with an order from our service provider, [00:42:17] whom is Air Mechanical and Service Corporation, in the amount of $52,738. [00:42:26] The pricing is in accordance with ITB number 23.012. [00:42:35] What we're proposing to do to finance this expenditure until such time as we are reimbursed from our insurance company is to do a budget amendment and use our prior year reserves, [00:42:56] while we await reimbursement for the claims filed for damages by Hurricane Milton. [00:43:04] And if I didn't explain that well enough, Mr. Colin Eckenmuller is prepared to respond to more specific questions about the equipment or the restoration work that needs to be done related to the damage that we sustained as a result of the hurricane. [00:43:29] Do we have any public comment? Seeing no one come forward, we'll bring it back for discussion and vote. [00:43:35] I would like to hear a little recap of the damage. [00:43:40] Is that a discussion? [00:43:45] Yeah, I think before the vote, I'd kind of like to understand what it is that this damage is. [00:43:51] Sure. So essentially during the hurricanes, with regards to Hurricane Milton, there was a significant power surge that was received into the rec center. [00:44:01] That surge devastated the two chillers that we have currently there. [00:44:09] And so the way that this works is that it fried the electrical panels and a few other different pieces in that unit. [00:44:16] And in order to make a full assessment and go in and repair the items that are necessary, what you tend to have to do is you repair what's up front first. [00:44:26] So the electrical panels that would get it fired up, the motherboards, the BFDs, all those would have to be replaced first in order to then fire up the unit to see and diagnose what else might have been hit during those surges. [00:44:38] So essentially what you're looking at today is the replacement of some of those parts in order to then make a further assessment on it. [00:44:46] And as we're diagnosing and going into this, we found that the condensing fan was also an issue and so were the compressors. [00:44:53] So we're piecing all of these things together. [00:44:56] And while doing that, we've been fortunate. [00:45:00] that AMSCO has a temporary trailer chiller unit [00:45:05] that is helping cool the rec center at this time. [00:45:07] And we were able to kind of function off of that [00:45:10] for the time being. [00:45:12] So in terms of the point of the recovery of these funds [00:45:16] and the timing of which point you have to apply for [00:45:19] and qualify because each of these hurricanes and events [00:45:22] had times in which to apply for remediation, [00:45:27] are we pursuing a different kind of grant [00:45:31] or how do we identify the cost to apply [00:45:36] and are we within the time frame to do it? [00:45:39] Well, we're within our time frame [00:45:41] and we have kept our insurance company up to date [00:45:44] since the time that we originally lost power [00:45:47] and have included that as part of our claim. [00:45:50] Thank you. [00:45:52] In that case, I'll move the approval. [00:45:54] Second. [00:45:56] The second. [00:45:59] I guess I just have one question. [00:46:00] It may be a silly question, [00:46:01] but do we have surge protection on these devices? [00:46:05] So in case to protect it, if it happens in the future? [00:46:09] We do. [00:46:09] Unfortunately, that surge protector that was in place [00:46:12] also got fried by the total amount of power [00:46:14] that was pushed into the rec center. [00:46:17] So we've already ordered some of those parts as well [00:46:19] to try and cover down for the, [00:46:20] and anticipate the next. [00:46:23] Must've been a pretty big hit, [00:46:24] but yeah, sometimes they don't work. [00:46:26] It's big enough, so thank you. [00:46:29] Big and untimely. [00:46:31] Yeah, I see EMS out there all the time [00:46:33] and the last couple of years doing routine maintenance [00:46:37] and helping out, you know, jumping on things [00:46:39] and it's nice to hear that they stepped up [00:46:41] and provided some temporary relief [00:46:43] while we get everything situated [00:46:44] and that staff has been working diligently on this, [00:46:47] especially considering it is our command center [00:46:50] for hurricanes. [00:46:50] So it'd help if the place we're going [00:46:53] to help people is working. [00:46:55] Yeah, it makes sense to me. [00:46:57] All those in favor, signify by aye. [00:46:59] Aye.
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ITB25-007 2023/2024 Street Improvements Project Bid Award
approvedCouncil awarded ITB 25-007 for the 2023/2024 Street Improvement Project to lowest bidder EZ Contracting LLC for an amount not to exceed $1,770,724.47. The project covers paving group cycle 7, including segments of Grand Boulevard, Marine Parkway, Pennsylvania Ave, Central Ave, Florida Ave, Polk Street, and Harrison Street. Council discussed the 20-year paving plan and suggested updates and consideration of alley/parking lot paving in future plans.
- motion:Motion to approve award of ITB 25-007 to EZ Contracting LLC for the 2023/2024 Street Improvement Project, not to exceed $1,770,724.47. (passed)5–0
Central Ave from Madison to HarrisonFlorida Ave from Madison Street to Harrison StreetGrand Boulevard from Sims Lane to Broadway AvenueHarrison Street from Old Main Street to Indiana AvenueMarine Parkway from Gemstone Drive to US-19Marine Parkway from US-19 to Grand BoulevardPennsylvania Avenue from Madison Street to Congress StreetPolk Street from Old Main Street to Indiana Avenueparking lot behind the arcade buildingCitizens Advisory CommitteeEZ Contracting LLCFlorida Design ConsultantsGenesis GroupEckermullerMattMs. MancePete20-year paving program2023/2024 Street Improvement ProjectCapital Improvement ProgramITB 25-007Pavement Management PlanPaving Group Cycle 7Street Fund 701▶ Jump to 47:00 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:47:00] Four nothing. [00:47:02] Okay, back to G. [00:47:07] ITB 25-007-2023-2024 Street Improvement Project Bid Award. [00:47:14] This is our annual street improvement project. [00:47:19] Unbelievably, I think it is our seventh year in a row [00:47:23] and Mr. Eckermuller is prepared to present [00:47:29] the bid award to you this evening with a PowerPoint. [00:47:32] Thank you, Ms. Mance. [00:47:35] The request of staff for the city council [00:47:37] is to review the attached Florida Design Consultants [00:47:39] recommendation memorandum and to consider approval [00:47:42] and award of the lowest bid submitted [00:47:44] by EZ Contracting LLC in the amount not to exceed [00:47:48] $1,770,724.47 for the 2023-2024 Street Improvement Project. [00:47:57] That's ITB number 25-007. [00:48:04] So this, as city council may recall, [00:48:06] the 2023-2024 Street Improvements Project [00:48:09] includes the annual repair and maintenance [00:48:12] of many of our city's arterial and collector roads [00:48:15] as well as residential road repair and maintenance. [00:48:19] And this is based upon methodology set forth [00:48:21] in the city's pavement management plan, [00:48:24] which was developed by the Citizens Advisory Committee, [00:48:27] the Genesis Group, and city staff. [00:48:30] The streets included in this project [00:48:33] are identified as paving group cycle seven [00:48:37] and these would include, as you see here on the map, [00:48:40] the Grand Boulevard from Sims Lane to Broadway Avenue, [00:48:43] Marine Parkway from Gemstone Drive to US-19, [00:48:47] Marine Parkway from US-19 to Grand Boulevard, [00:48:52] Pennsylvania Avenue from Madison Street to Congress Street, [00:48:55] Central Ave from Madison to Harrison, [00:48:59] Florida Ave from Madison Street to Harrison Street, [00:49:02] Polk Street from Old Main Street to Indiana Avenue, [00:49:05] and Harrison Street from Old Main Street to Indiana Avenue. [00:49:11] The four competitive sealed bids were opened by the city [00:49:15] on February 28th, 2025. [00:49:18] The project bids ranged from a low bid [00:49:20] of $1,770,724.47 [00:49:26] to the high bid of $2,178,001. [00:49:32] The engineer of record has reviewed the bid documents [00:49:36] required for each submission, [00:49:38] has contacted all the references and reviewed everything, [00:49:42] verified the line item, [00:49:43] and has submitted a letter of recommendation [00:49:45] for this bid award. [00:49:47] Funds for this project are identified [00:49:49] in the city's current capital improvement program [00:49:54] in the street fund 701, [00:49:56] and approval of the low bid and award of this project [00:49:59] is recommended at this time. [00:50:01] And I'm here for any questions if you have any. [00:50:03] Do you have any public comment? [00:50:05] Seeing no one come forward, [00:50:06] we'll bring it back for a move and vote. [00:50:11] Sorry, move to approve. [00:50:14] I'll take a bite over it. [00:50:17] To the maker? [00:50:18] If you could actually pull that back up. [00:50:25] I just need the map. [00:50:32] And then one more? [00:50:33] Yeah, let's go to... [00:50:35] Okay, because it looks like on there, [00:50:39] is that on the left-hand side, [00:50:40] that's the Grand Boulevard from... [00:50:42] Oh, is that just a typo, that big old random red line? [00:50:45] Yeah. [00:50:46] Okay, because I saw that pop up. [00:50:47] I'm like, do I have something different here? [00:50:49] The orange... [00:50:51] Oh, it's a split screen. [00:50:52] I see it now. [00:50:53] Okay, the orange here, [00:50:55] is there a reason why it's a different color? [00:50:57] No, that's just marking US-19 there. [00:51:00] The other... [00:51:02] You're talking about the main strip coming down [00:51:04] the marina? Marine Parkway. [00:51:07] Is that orange or red? [00:51:08] Can I just not see it that well? [00:51:09] It's red. [00:51:10] It's red for you? [00:51:11] Okay, I just can't see then. [00:51:12] I'm just making sure that these line up, [00:51:14] because it looked like that map was separate. [00:51:17] So this is all the same as here, [00:51:19] it's just a blown up document. [00:51:20] Yeah, I'll just say for that Marine Parkway, [00:51:23] that was my primary focus. [00:51:25] I'm glad that we're doing that [00:51:27] with some of the development we're doing [00:51:28] down in the Old Community Hospital District [00:51:30] and on the other side of that road, [00:51:33] on the west side of 19 right there. [00:51:35] So it's good that we threw that in there. [00:51:38] Obviously hitting some of the neighborhoods [00:51:39] and some of the roads along the river. [00:51:43] So I'm glad we're putting this together. [00:51:45] When does this, when does the pavement start? [00:51:50] We approve it and it's like a year delay [00:51:52] or something like that? [00:51:53] No, we would give a notice of award [00:51:58] and then conduct a pre-construction meeting [00:52:00] and then give a notice to proceed and start moving. [00:52:03] And it would be based on what the mobilization time [00:52:05] would be for the contractor. [00:52:07] And that can span from 45 days to up to 60 [00:52:11] for them to get all of their paperwork in place [00:52:14] and to mobilize. [00:52:16] That's a softball question. [00:52:17] I figured it was pretty quick. [00:52:18] And I know that the county has learned their lesson [00:52:22] and is taking some advice from the city [00:52:25] on how to tax for these roads [00:52:26] because we're just flying through them. [00:52:28] So I appreciate staff and everything they're doing. [00:52:31] One second. [00:52:33] You wanted me to speak? [00:52:34] You can have it, Pete. [00:52:36] Thanks. [00:52:38] No, I think the, this paving plan, [00:52:41] it's this number seven, [00:52:42] seven out of how many in that cycle? [00:52:44] Is it? [00:52:46] It's a 20 year paving program. [00:52:50] You're saying this is your seven of 20 years [00:52:52] with new streets every time they not begin to recycle [00:52:56] in that 20 year timeframe? [00:52:58] Unless there's some major problem that ends up with street, [00:53:00] but yes, that's correct. [00:53:02] Yes, sir. [00:53:03] That would be based on the assessments [00:53:04] conducted by the consultant. [00:53:07] So we had done a good bit of paving, I guess, [00:53:11] before that had occurred. [00:53:14] So some of the amortization of the folks [00:53:19] that had been paying every year [00:53:21] were slowly finding themselves back on the assessment role [00:53:25] because they had recently paid for roads. [00:53:29] So I know there's a calculation of those roads [00:53:34] that were recently paid. [00:53:36] That's going to affect the amount of revenue we come in [00:53:38] when they have finally been, [00:53:42] we've finally been relieved of our agreement [00:53:45] to amortize and lower their rates over time. [00:53:48] So I'll be curious just to look at this [00:53:51] as we're approaching the halfway, [00:53:52] or certainly the one third, [00:53:55] to see how well we're doing. [00:53:57] With the particular interest in the other paving projects [00:54:00] that could occur during this, [00:54:02] and specifically, as example, alley paving, [00:54:07] and secondly, the remaining parking lots [00:54:11] that have not been repaved. [00:54:13] I mentioned the parking lot behind the arcade building [00:54:17] before as being a city parking lot that has no city, [00:54:25] maybe we should be naming it, I don't know, [00:54:27] but it has no city enumeration to it. [00:54:30] So nobody knows it's a public parking spot. [00:54:33] And the road behind that leads behind all of those shops [00:54:36] has been a pretty rough road. [00:54:39] So as we follow the 20 year paving plan, [00:54:44] I don't know when we next update it, [00:54:45] or how often we look at how our estimates [00:54:49] of the life and the condition, [00:54:53] but we were told initially that if we get them all paved [00:54:56] in shape and keep them repaved, [00:54:57] that we save a lot of money [00:54:59] without having to reconstruct them. [00:55:01] So if there are roads that are out there [00:55:03] that are a number of years out still on the reconstruction, [00:55:06] I think it probably would be wise to update [00:55:10] and check our 20 year plan rather than just follow it. [00:55:15] Marine Parkway is a good example of one [00:55:17] that really needed it, [00:55:18] and I'm glad to see that it's on there. [00:55:22] And perhaps there are some that are really deteriorating [00:55:25] more than we thought that need to be looked at. [00:55:29] I also know that you're trying to be efficient [00:55:31] and trying to do them by sections [00:55:32] so that you're not driving trucks all over town [00:55:35] to do a road here and a road there. [00:55:38] So it's not something I'm asking for right now, [00:55:40] but I ask that you keep that in mind [00:55:42] as we go into our future capital plans. [00:55:46] Maybe there's a lesser than a big blown out 20 year plan, [00:55:51] but some kind of an update that might be worth doing. [00:55:55] And we'll do. [00:55:57] I don't know, I'm good. [00:55:59] I was around when we approved this program, [00:56:01] and what I really liked about the program [00:56:04] is 100% of the money donated by the citizens [00:56:07] in their taxes, which is basically about $85 [00:56:11] for every homeowner, 100% of that money [00:56:14] goes to paving streets. [00:56:15] It doesn't go to engineering, [00:56:16] it doesn't go to anything else except paving streets. [00:56:18] And so I really appreciate it. [00:56:20] That's one of the reasons we passed it. [00:56:21] So the public putting their money, [00:56:25] 100% in the streets they use is, [00:56:27] I think, real important, and in pavement. [00:56:30] So I'm for this too. [00:56:32] Okay, all those in favor, signify by aye. [00:56:35] Aye. [00:56:36] Those opposed, it's five nothing. [00:56:37] Communication, we'll start with you, Matt.
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