06-20-2013 Council Workshop City of Clermont
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JUNE 20, 2013
The Clermont City Council met in a workshop on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in the Council Chambers at
City Hall. Mayor Pro Tern Goodgame called the workshop to order at 6:00pm with the following Council
Members present: Van Wagner,Mullins and Bates Other City officials present were: City Manager Gray
and City Clerk Ackroyd.
Council Member Van Wagner thanked the staff for their efforts in coordinating the Community Forum.
City Manager Gray noted Mayor Turville was unable to attend this workshop. He introduced the new
Human Resources Director, Susan Irby. The Rowing Boathouse Options item was removed from the
agenda.
Downtown Gateway -
Mike Latham,Gatorsktch Architects, reviewed the combined options as requested by the City Council for
the downtown entrance gateway. The Council expressed concern with a crosswalk and liked the proposed
sidewalk. They discussed an electronic sign. There was a consensus for option 1
City Manager Gray will price the cost of the gateway with electronic signage and return to Council.
West Water Treatment Plant Update
Environmental Services Director Kinzler provided an overview and history of the West Water Treatment
Plant system. He reviewed considerations to include the water plants projected cost increase from $7
million to $9 million, not including annual operating cost; Central Florida Water Initiative; South Lake
Water Initiative; and to provide an interconnect between the East and West Water Systems. Staff
recommended delaying construction of the West Water Treatment Plant until further information is
available about the future water supply in our region as well as focus on improvements to the West
Distribution system.
The Council discussed the Conserve II property.
New Police Station Project Update
Assistant City Manager Blankenship provided an overview and history of the proposed police station
project. He displayed a conceptual site plan and reviewed the budget for the project The current projected
cost has increased to a difference of$2,054,256. The original budgeted cost was not sufficient to meet the
true cost of the project. The Council discussed various funding options
City Manager Gray recommended presenting funding options-to Council during the budget workshops
Financial Plan Update
Finance Director Van Zile noted the city received proposed property values on June 1 with an increase of
2.84 percent. He provided an update on the budget from years 2008 to 2012, projection of General Fund
revenues and expenditures for the current fiscal year and highlights of the proposed budget for 2013/2014
Fiscal Year. Revenues have begun to increase to reduce the deficit. Also reviewed deficit reduction
options to include a millage rate increase, transfer from the Water Fund Increase and Fire Fee
Assessment.
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City of Clermont
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JUNE 20, 2013
City Manager Gray advised that AARP has requested use of the Community Center at no cost. He
recommended offering it at a reduced cost or waiving the fee at the Highlander building. The Council
agreed with the recommendation.
City Manager Gray thanked Acting Public Works Director Brunson for getting the fountain working
again at Center Lake.
ADJOURN: With no further comments,the workshop was adjourned at 7:54pm.
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