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CITY OF CUPAIONT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 8, 1080
A Regular Meeting of Chu City Council of. thn City of. Clermont
was held in the City Council Chambers on Tuonday, July 8, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr.
at 7:30 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance:
Carlisle Byrd, Lester Colo, Hob Pool. and Dennis Thoman. Other
City Officials present were City Manager Forbes, City Attorney
Baird, Finance Director Saunders and City Clerk Rozar..
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by re-
peating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all prononL.
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 23, 1980 to prepare
the Ballot Box for the Special Run -Off Election were approved
as written.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 24, 19BO were
amended to include the statement by Dennis Thomas at the time
of Introduction of Ordinance No. 120-M, stating his partner,
Bob Thompson, was a selling agent to Mr. Reynolds.
MURAL FOR JENKINS AUDITORIUM: Rose Stasuk
Mrs. Rose Stasuk appeared before the Council asking permis-
sion to paint a mural at Jenkins Auditorium on the wall
facing the courtyard to the north. The scene to be a cypress
lake scene. The request was that the City sponsor the
80-103 project and provide the budget requirements. A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT MRS. STASUK BE AUTHORIZED TO
PAINT THE MURAL AND SHE BE ALLOWED AN EXPENSE BUDGET OF $100.
SAND FILTER - WASTEWATER PLANT: City Manager
City Manager Forbes related the sand filter in the sludge
drying beds at the Waste Treatment Plant are in need of
replacement. He also requested authorization to withdraw
a maximum of $6,800 from the Improvement, Repair and Replace-
ment Fund for these repairs. He stated these needs are from
80-104 the recommendation of the City Engineer. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUS-
LY CARRIED THAT THE RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY MANAGER BE
GRANTED AND AUTHORIZATION MADE TO REPLACE THE SAND FILTER
AND TRANSFER THE MONIES FROM THE IRR FUND.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Smoak commented he had received a communication from
the Department of Transportation explaining why they are
unable to reconstruct Highway 50 and Twelfth Street.
MINUTES - To Press and Regulatory Agencies
80-105 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TRAT COPIES OF THE JUNE 24
MINUTES BE SENT TO THE LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION. CONTROL BOARD,
THE DER SOUTH LAKE PRESS, LEESBURG COMMERCIAL AND ORLANDO
SENTINEL•ALSO SUBSEQUENT APPROVED MINUTES BE SENT .TOTHE LOCAL
PRESS.
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CITY OP CLENIONT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CON4" D.
,July H, 1960
WASTEWATER ALTERNATIVE
City Manager Forbes reported on the meeting held pursuant
to city council direction between the City Manager, the
City Engineer and represontatives from the Department of
Environmental Regulation and the Lake County Pollution
Control Board. He stated the DER representatives indicated
the fifty (50) acres owned by the City could not be used
since loechato pollution problems could occur if used
for landspreading, however, the property owned by Lake
Shepard Groves, Inc. is a viable site. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN BYRD AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE THAT
THE MOTION REGARDING WASTEWATER ALTERNATIVES ADOPTED AT
THE JUNE 24 MEETING BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Item (3)
Change date to read August 11, Item (4) Change date to
read August 11, Item (5) Change date to read August 12,
Item (6) That the area under consideration for a disposal
site be enlarged to include adjacent and nearby property
around the Lake Shepard Groves site specified in Item (2).
That sufficient land be included in the site study to dis-
pose of .6 MGD, with an alternate to dispose of 1.2 MGD.
Item (7) That the City Manager and the City Engineer
continue to meet with the State DER and continue to press
for site approval in this area. After extensive discussion
and upon Roll Call Vote, Councilman Byrd voting yea,
Councilman Cole voting yea, Councilman Pool voting nay,
Councilman Thomas voting nay, and Mayor Smoak voting nay;
the motion failed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN THOMAS THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ENGINEER CONTINUE
TO MEET WITH THE LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND
THE STATE DER TO PRESS FOR SITE APPROVAL. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE,
COUNCILMAN BYRD VOTING YEA, COUNCILMAN COLE VOTING NAY,
COUNCILMAN POOL VOTING YEA, COUNCILMAN THOMAS VOTING YEA,
AND MAYOR SMOAK VOTING NAY; THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Pool clarified the motion as not counting out the
area of Lake Shepard Groves, but giving the City Manager and
City Engineer authorization to pursue a site deemed viable.
The Mayor spoke saying, the City should present a proposal
declaring minimal requirements of the regulatory agencies.
A Motion was made by Councilman Pool that the Council, along
with the City Manager, City Engineer and various agencies
try to get the advanced water treatment levels taken care
of as quickly as possible with the maximum amount of water
in the least amount of time. The motion died for lack of a
second. Mr. Sampson commented he and the City Manager
were unable to discuss the matter fully with the regulatory
agencies concerning the exact acreage needed for disposal
because their specific instructions from the Council was
to discuss only the two parcels of land (Lake Shepard Groves
and the old dump site). After extensive discussion, A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD AND SECONDED BY MAYOR SMOAK THAT
THE CITY ENGINEER GO TO THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND TELL
THEM WE PROPOSE TO PUT FOUR (4) INCHES OF TREATED WASTEWATER
PER WEEK ON HOWEVER MANY ACRES IT,TAKES TO DISPOSE OF WHAT-
EVER AMOUNT OF WATER WE HAVE TO DISPOSE OF PER WEEK AND THAT
THE NUCLEUS OF THIS ACREAGE BE THE PART THAT IS IN LAKE SHEP-
ERD GROVES AND PRESENTLY COVERED WITH ANIRRIGATION SYSTEM.
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CITY OP CLERMONT
MINUTES
RKCULAR MEETING CONT'D.
July 8, 1980
UPON ROLL CALL, VOTE, COUNCILMAN BYRD VOTING YEA, COUN-
CILMAN COLE VOTIN(', YEA, COUNCILMAN POoI, VOTING MAY,
COUNCILMAN THOMAS VOTING MAY AND MAYOR SMOAK VOTING YEAi
THE' MOTION CARRIED. It wan clarified that the City Engineer
In di.rectod to meet with the Lake County Pollution Control
Board with a tjpecif.ic proposal at the July 14 meeting and
raport back to the Council. Upon recommendation by the
80-106 City Manager, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE
$6,961 31 REMAINING IN TIIE MARSH STUDY AND ENGINEERING
CONCEPTS FUND BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FUND AND UTILIZED PURSUANT TO TIIE CITY MANAGER'S MEMO
REGARDING UPLANDS IRRIGATION.
ORDINANCE NO. 12G-M: Annexation Tracts 8 6 9, and that part of
Tracts 7 6 10 lying W. of Highway 27,
according to Lake Highlands Plat of Section
32, Township 22, S., Range 26 E.
This Ordinance was read by 'title Only.
80-109 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 126-M BE
ADOPTED.
recorded.
INSURANCE BIDS
City Manager Forbes reported on the bids that were submitted
and related the recommendation of Finance Director Saunders.
80-110 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BYRD AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED THAT OLIVENBAUM INSURANCE CO.; INC. BE AWARDED THE
BID FOR THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION,
VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, AND POLICE AND FIREMEN ACCIDENTAL DEATH
AND DISMEMBERMENT POLICIES AT A TOTAL COST OF $59,256
AND THAT OPTION 1, PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND EMPLOYEE LIABILITY
INSURANCE BE AWARDED TO RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOR $1,271,
SUBJECT TO FINAL AUDIT.
ORDINANCE NO. 132-M: FIRST READING
This Ordinance was read by Title Only. Comment was made
that this property being rezoned is the property mentioned
in Ordinance No. 126-M requesting annexation. Councilman
80-111 Byrd Introduced this Ordinance for First Reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 133-M: FIRST READING
80-112 This Ordinance was read by Title Only. Councilman Thomas
introduced this Ordinance for First Reading.
BUDGET 1980 - 1981
There was discussion on when the Budget for the next fiscal
year will be ready for review. It was decided to hold a
workshop meeting in the City Manager's office on Tuesday,
July 15, 1980 at 6:oo p.m. to review the proposed Budget
for 1980 - 1981.
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C►TY OF CLF.WIIONT
MINUTES
HNGUTAR MEETING C011V 1)
:July U, 1000
'Phu meati,lig wun ndjour nod at 7170 p.m.
Claude E. Smoak, - Mayor.
Sandra 0. Rozer(L City Clerk
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TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: COUNCILMAN THOMAS
SUBJECT: EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
DATE: JULY 15, 1980
At last nights Lake County Pollution Control Board's meeting the
concept that the City presented was tentatively approved based on what
was given by our Engineers. I was really pleased to hear that 4" per
acre per week can be approved with our excellent sewer plant discharge.
As was stated at the meeting, it seems the general site is also accept-
able. I am sure we are all very pleased with the positive results from
the Lake County Pollution Control Board.
A plan that I have and been doing some research on is the disposal
of the effluent & sludge on our local golf course. Please bear with me!
I realize that this had been studied a couple of years ago and I can
appreciate the results that were discovered at that time. However,
after looking further into the concept, it really excites me that we can
possibly save the taxpayers of Clermont huge amounts of money by using
the golf course concept.
Some general conments about the golf course are as follows:
General Land Description -. Approximately 85 acres on the golf
course wit approximately another 20 acres consisting of a
lake, landfill, etc. Total estimated land is between 105-
125 acres.
Financing - Approximately $ 230,000 mortgage with Farmers
Home at around 5% interest. Annual payment totals $ 15,000.
Possible equity could be $ 110,000. Total possible purchase
price could be $ 340,000. This of course would have to be
approved by the general membership of Green Valley Country
Club.
Expenses/ Income - Approximate figures as follows: Budgeted
income 127,000 with expenses at around $ 127,000 including
mortgage payment & capital items. Please remember this is
a non-profit organization. Included in the expenses is
$ 11,000 for taxes & insurange, $ 11,500 for utilities and
$ 10,400 for fertilizer. You can, of course, see that if
this was a municipal course alot of this $ 32,500 could be
saved as well as some other budgeted expenses.
At the present time in the State of Florida, I have found two cities
now using this concept. One is Cocoa Beach and the other is the City of
Sunrise in south Florida.
The City of Cocoa Beach uses 648,000 gallons a day of effluent
on 180 acres. They do this using 72 sprinkler heads running for 20
minutes every 3 hours between 7 a.m. & 7 p.m. They also will make
money this year in the vicinity of $ 5.000 - $ 10,000.
I have personally visited the Cocoa Beach Golf Course, talked
with the City Manager and the Golf Pro concerning their operation
and I was very impressed with how they have turned a negative prob-
lem into a positive solution concerning the effluent.
With the Council 's indulgence, I would very much appreciate if
the Council would table any action that might be taken tonight on
other concepts and to please allow me to discuss this golf course
alternative with the golf course, the City Engineer, City Attorney,
City Manager and the different advisory agencies.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
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CIL ..Ont, Florida
July 15, 1980
City Council
City of Clermont
1 Westgate Plaza
Clermont, Florida 32711
Gentlemen:
Inland Groves Corporation and C, M. Pool and Sons, Inc, hereby offer
the following described real property to the City of Clermont, to wit:
Tract 5, Groveland Farms, In Section 28,
Township 22 South, Range 25 East, and also
Tracts 59 and 60, Groveland Farms, in
Section 21, Township 22 South, Range 25 East.
to be utilized In the extension of the municipal sewerage system.
Such property is offered at $175, 000.00, payable cash at closing or on
terms payable 297, at closing and the remainder amortized in payments
over thirty years. The unpaid balance would bear interest at a variable
rate in accord with interest charged by the Federal Land Bank Association
of Orlando.
The 1980-81 fruit crop now growing upon the citrus trees on the subject
property would be retained by the Seller. This offer to sell shall remain
valid through December 31, 1980.
Respectfully submitted,
INLAND GROVES CORPORATION
C. M. POOL AND SONS, /INC.
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Chief Executive Officer
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July 15, 1980
City Council
City of Clermont
1 Westgate Plaza
Clermont, Florida 32711
Gentlemen:
C. M. Pool and Sons, Inc, hereby grants unto the City of Clermont an
option to purchase the following described real property, to wit:
Tracts G and 7, Groveland Farms,
Section 28, Township 22 South, Range
25 East.
at any time during the year 1982 for the total purchase price of $140, 000. 00,
payable cash at closing or on terms payable 29%at closing and the remainder
amortized in payments over thirty years. The unpaid balance would bear
interest at a variable rate in accord with interest charged by the Federal
Land Dank Association of Orlando.
In the interim period, C. M. Pool and Sons, Inc. agree to lease the afore -
described property to the City of Clermont at a rental of $500.00 per acre
per year. In the event C. M. Pool and Sons, Inc. could maintain and receive
merchantable citrus fruit from the subject property, a reduced rental would
be considered.
In any event, C. M. Pool and Sons, Inc. would be entitled to the 1980-81
citrus fruit crop now growing upon the subject property.
This option to rent can be exercised any time before December 31, 1980.
Respectfully submitted,
C. M. POOL AND SONS, INC.
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July 15, 1980
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City of Clermont
1 Westgate Plaza
Clermont, Florida 32711
Gentlemen:
Inland Groves Corporation and C. M. Pool and Sons, Inc. hereby grant
unto the City of Clermont the option to purchase the following described
real property, to wit:
Tract 8, Groveland Farms, in Section 28,
Township 22 South, Range 25 East, and
Tract 58, Groveland Farms, in Section 21.
Township 22 South, Range 25 East.
Such option may be exercised at any time after January 1, 1982, and if
such option is exercised, the purchase price to be paid for the above des-
cribed property shall be $140, 000. 00 payable cash at closing, or on terms
payable 29% at closing and the remainder amortized in payments over
thirty years. The unpaid balance would bear Interest at a variable rate in
accord with interest charged by the Federal Land Bank Association of Orlando. _.
Such option may be exercised by giving written notice to the above designated
corporations any time during 1982.
The above corporations shall be entitled to all citrus fruit crops produced on
the aforedescribed premises through the 1981-82 crop.
Respectfully submitted,
INLAND GROVES CORPORATION
C. M. POOL AND SONS, INC..
Chief Executive Officer
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Memo tot Clermont City Council
From: City Manager.
Subject: Weekly Memo
Date: July 2, 1980
JENKINS AUDITORIUM. Rasa Stnsuk has requented to appear before
the City Council regarding the poanibility of painting n murnl in the North
Courtyard wall at the Auditorium.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT. The nand filtor in the sludge drying bedo
at the Waste Treatment Plant are in need of replacement. The sand beds pro -
vent sludge from blocking the drain tiles, and 'I would reconuncnd that we be
authorized to withdraw a maximum of $6,800 from the Improvement, Repair and
Replacement Fund (IRR) for these repairs. The IRR Fund was established by
the City's Bond Ordinance which requires that 5% of all newer and water
revenues be placed in this fund for improvements and repairs to the existing
sewer and water system. The Bond Ordinance also states that the moniea can
only be withdrawn from this fund upon authorization from the City Council,
upon a recommendation of the City Engineer. Attached is the recommendation
from the City Engineer.
The Utility Department has been busy this week repairing various pumps and
motors. They repaired the pump at Lift Station 0 21 on Pitt Street; the Sludge
Drying Bed Pump at the Treatment Plant; and a 4 cylinder sewage pump.
LEAGUE OP CITIES. The next meeting of the Lake County League of
Cities will be held at the ACA Academy on Wednesday, July 16, 1980. Dinner
will be served at 7:00 p.m.; Tax Appraiser, Ed Havill is the Guest Speaker.
The Academy is located west off Highway 441, north of Fruitland Park (turn
left just north of the radio tower).
Since reservations must reach Fruitland Park no later than 4:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 9, 1980, please notify the City Clerk when you are'attend-
ing the Tuesday nights Council Meeting. if you can attend the dinner meeting.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. Attached is the monthly Activity Report of
the Police Department.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT. Enclosed is the June Building Activity
Report. Please note that no permits were issued in June for new construction,
although a total of 38 permits were issued for various additions and repairs.
PUBLIC WORKS. The Public Works Department poured 100 feet of
sidewalk on Bloxam Avenue, and we are targeting trash pickup in various areas
of the City.
UTILITY BENEFIT FEES. The City Attorney and myself are working
on the language of the Utility Benefit Fee Ordinance. The City Engineer has
reviewed the methodology for the fees and found them satisfactory.
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Weekly Report
July 2, 1980
CORRESPONDENCE. Attached in n letter from former Councilmnn
Mcginloy regarding his concerns for the City of Clermont, I will be look-
ing into his suggestions on recycling solid wanteH.
Respectfully,
Ceorgd D. Forbes
City Manager
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Attachments
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. BOX 219 • CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/394-4001
June 19, 1980
MEMO
TO: George Forbes, City Manager
FROM: John Springstead, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Replacement of Sludge Bed Sand
The filter sand in the sludge drying beds at the waste
treatment plant is in urgent need of replacement.
I recommend the transfer of $6800 from the Improvement,
Repair and Replacement Fund to affect these emergency repairs.
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June 25, 1980
Honorable Mayor, City Council, nod City Administrators:
My thoughts nod prayers have been with you and the fine people of
Clermont whom you dilligcntly serve. I hope that the void left in the group
one sent has finally been filled (you know, that's the third person to fill
the seat in one year -quite a record; it's a good thing you use swivel chairs,
perhans you should consider the installation of a revolving door out front).
As I have traveled throughout many of our beautiful states I have no- i
tired some things that have inspired me to write this letter. Pirstly, let me
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state that Clermont has been blessed with many naturnl features which should be
carefully preserved nod enhanced by those in nuthority -and those who enjoy the
rood life in Clermont! I feel that "the City" is on the right track in the
work with Community Aonearance Standards, Creenscaping, Cultural -Educational -
Recreational opnortunities, and the like. I also feel that Clermont has not gone I
ns far in these areas as is needed to meet the demands of the community (both in
the city limits and the "area" which it serves) and that concern and funds should
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be devoted to these ends annually -no matter how "tight" the budget has to be squeezed)
Secondly, some resources which sometimes have gone unnoticed -because of
their intangibility are to be considered: you have many fine dedicated city employees
who are working for salaries far below those which could be obtnined in other areas.
I've heard it stated that "if you don't like it here -move out" that's really not the
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attitude which will benefit anyone; to say the least the economic structure of Clermont.
Thirdly, the citizens of Clermont are to be commended for their fine efforts
in behalf of the South Lake area and Florida itself. You are certainly a "model"
community in many respects: There are a number of fine civic, social, and fraternal
groups which thrive on the efforts of many dedicated citizens -sometimes these very?,
same people wear various "hats" throughout the weeks; but, they get the job done!
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June 25, 19PG
pare two
tinnily, your visions for solving waste problems munt bear fruits in the
nenr future. I have seen waste problems multiplied vigorously in some towns and
cities and your problems would not even be recognized in comparison -but that's just
the point, now is the time to act; There are a number of "waste management" companies
which are thriving on "containing" the problem; however, Buddy Byrd some months ago
hit on n pnsitive solutinn for Clermont. -Establish collection centers for container-
ized waste, offer monetary incentives, and see how it flies, I hnve noticed one such
program in 'severnl communities which I thought would linve an effective application in
Clermont: they hnve set up three dumpsters (with lids) for the collection of: news-
papers and various paper goods, glass containers and products, and of course, alum
inum cans and products. These dumpsters are located in the"parking lot corners of
various highly trafficed areas: banks, post offices, shopping centers, and churches.
Now consider it, these places are usually frequented by everyone in the outlying and
immediate community on a weekly-snmetimes daily basis. As far as the collection
process is concerned -no muss; no fuss, the waste management collectim of these dump-
sters is done periodically as needed. The three dumpsters are clearly identified as to
the specific purpose of their contents, and are aesthetically nttractive in that they
are enclosed by a three -sided brick wall about six feet high which has been nicely
landscaped -in fact, I saw one such installation which contained the ground -level sigh
identifying the shonpinp, center in which it was located. Here, in my own community,
our churches have the ushers collect the Sunday bulletins from each dparishoner as
lie or she leaves church -to be deposited in the "recycle" bin -which serves as a weekly
reminder that we must conserve those natural resources which God has given us.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to a Fortner Clermonter; and for
havinr, riven me the opnnrtunity to serve with you for a brief while. In appreciation,
7 remain, *W�l
if. ,--mes (Jim) Meginley
Menut to: City Mt!rlt
PLnance Director
Building Drr[ci,al
From: Uty Mnnager
Subject: Variance, C.U.P. and other Zoning Request procedures
Ditto: May 1.4, 1.950
1. The Building Inspector will insure that all appropriate
forms and materials for a Variance Request or above items
are filed. Once till the forms are reviewed by the Inspector,
he will initial the form and bring it to the City Manager
for his review.
2. The City Manager will initial the forms to insure that they are
complete, and return them to the City Clerk.
3. The City Clerk will place the requests on the Agenda of the
City Council Meeting, and insure that notices are sent to
all residences within 150 feet, and a legal notice In -the -paper.
Respectfully,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
CDP:pm
PROJECT SYNOPSIS
UPPER PALATLAKAIIA BASIN COMPRR1113NSIVE WATER STUDY
Introduction
A detailed .investigative study of the water resources and
associated management needs in the easterly portion of the Green
Swamp was initiated in 1979. The Study focuses on the easterly
portion of the Green Swamp which drains to the Oklawaha River,
and is known as the Upper. Palatlakaha River watershed.
Spearheaded by the City of Clermont, the investigatory effort
involves the combined efforts of eleven (11) different agencies.
The objective of the study is a determination of the most effec-
tive methods for accomplishing the land and water management
needs in the watershed. To accomplish this objective, additional
financial resources are needed.
Background
The Palatlakaha River drains portions of Lake and Polk
Counties. The headwaters area is comprised of many acres of
flatwoods, sand ridges and swamplands in the Green Swamp. The
River then flows through a chain of lakes in,the Clermont -Grove -
land area before becoming a meandering marsh drainageway 'prior to
discharging into Lake Harris. The Palatlakaha chain of lakes has
some of the best water quality of any group of lakes in the State.
A primary.source of water to these lakes is the Green Swamp via
the Upper Palatlakaha River.
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Summary of Problem
In recent years, much concern has been expressed that man-
made drainage improvements have diverted significant quantities
of surface waters from their normal northerly flow, and have adversely
affected the groundwater regime in the area. These improvements
are believed to have detrimental impacts on the surface and ground-
water supplies within the Basin. Because of the direct dependence
placed on the upper portion of the Basin in terms of 'adequate
water supplies for recreation, agriculture, groundwater recharge
and ecological functions, a real need for a comprehensive water
study exists in the Palatlakaha River Basin.
The need to monitor water flows in the Upper Palatlakaha
River Basin was recognized, with a preliminary program being
initiated by the Lake County Water Authority. However, the need
for a more intense study was evident, as the last detailed analysis
of discharge flows from the Green Swamp was undertaken by the
U.S. Geological Survey in 1966. The U.S.G.S. study was completed
at a time when significant changes were being made•to hydrologic
conditions in the Swamp.
Current Actions
The Honorable Claude Smoak, Mayor of Clermont, spent many
hours.talking with local, state and federal agencies about the
Basin's water problems and urging that a comprehensive investigation
be undertaken to determine what should be done to maintain or
improve water conditions in the Basin. As a result of these
efforts a consortium local state and federal y,..Jrnmont.aqancies
have pledged financial and technical assistance support to a
comprehensive study.
A Technical Advisory Committee was formed to help direct
technical input in the formulation of a water resource management
plan for the Upper Palatlakaha River Basin. The agree -upon
objectives of the Technical Advisory Committee are: '
1. Determine the water budget of the Study based on quality
and quantity.
2. Prepare a nutrient budget and investigate environmental
impact of the nutrient source.
3. Determine potential future action relating to the management
of water quality and quantity.
4. Recommendation for a Water Management Plan that assures
-- - adequate supplies of surface and potable water within the Study Area.
The Technical Advisory Committee consists of representatives
from the following participating federal, state and local govern-
ment agencies:.
United States Geological Survey j
- St. Johns River Water Management District
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- Department of Environmental Regulation
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Lake. County. Pollution Control Department I
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Lake Soil and Water Conservation District 4
- Lake County Water Authority+
Soil Conservation Service
The pry.. »ry source of financial suplu t for study activities
has been the local governments in the Basin. The agencies involved''
in financial support of the Study's first year budget of $30,000
include:
City of Groveland
City of Mascotte
Board of County Commissioners of Lake County
St. Johns River Water Managemenet District
Lake County Water Authority
City of Clermont
Other agencies have made commitments to provide technical
assistance and in -kind services in support of the investigative
efforts. The following is a list of participating governmental
agencies -and their respective work commitments:
1. St. Johns River Water Management District is contributing
work in terms of reviewing literature of existing ground
water data; undertaking a preliminary look at effects
of sand mining operations; the drilling of an observation
well ,in the study area; and providing recommendations
concerning the need for the development of a water budget.'
2. Department of Environmental Regulation is contributing
a statistical and diversity analysis on the macroinvertebratf
j in Big and Little Creeks.
3. La, Jounty Water Authority, i _..,conjunction with the U.B.
Geological Survey, has expanded surface water gaging
statio'na and are conducting field investigations of various''
flow patterns to document the hydrologic cycle in the
Upper Palatlakaha Basin. They are also contributing
office space and secretarial help for the Project
Coordinator.
4. U.S. Geological Survey is contributing historical hydrologic
and water quality data for the study area.
5. Lake Soil and Water Conservation District will provide
soils information in accordance with the U.S.D.A. Soil
Conservation Service. They will also review and investigate
the recommendation made in the final report, and begin
the implementation of these recommendations.
6. Lake County Pollution Control is contributing laboratory .:.'i:
time and field sampling equipment to determine water
quality, and personnel to do needed work in the field.
7. Southwest Florida Water. Management District is contributing,E,
historical. hydrologic data and working on consumptive
uses.of water in the study area through their permitting
program.
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Additional Needs
The current work effort is only sufficient to .investigate -
Consideration is also
a portion of the water needs in the Basin.
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bQing given to the union of an aquifer poll an investigation
in the upcoming annual work program. Current work efforts are
intended to monitor water levels and quality conditions in the
shallow zones of the aquifer. More intensive investigations are
•needed to determine the magnitude and extent of the aquifer
pollution problem, doctunent the occurrences and identify
probable causes, and consider alternatives for corrective action. .
Additional water quantity and quality, investigations are
considered necessary, but the sampling and monitoring activities
are hampered by monetary constraints. With additional financial
commitments, the additional investigations can be undertaken.
UPPXR PALATLAKA11A RCVF.R TIASIN COMPREHMNSLVIWVUDY
WORK PLAN OUTLINE
I. COLLECTION OF DATA
A. Water Quantt.�y
1. Surface Water Flow Data -
- U.S.G.S. data (historical and ongoing),
- S.W.F.W.M.D. - historical data collected by WMD as part
of surface water management programs,
- S.J.R.W.M.D. - existing data plus additional data as
part of additional data acquisition needs,
- Lake County - ongoing data collection at flow monitoring
sites (channel flows, etc.),
- Other agencies - additional flow information (historical
and ongoing).
2. Groundwater -
- U.S.G.S. data - potentiometric levels, groundwater
supply data and general groundwater information
(Green Swamp Study),
- Water Management Districts -
- well inventories,
- consumptive use permits,
- sand mine impact reports (SJRWMD),
- well flow/groundwater monitoring data.
3. Rainfall -
- U.S. Weather Service - general area rainfall patterns
and historical conditions,
- Local rainfall records (Clermont),
- Monitoring and collection of localized rainfall data
through the installation of additional (+7) rainfall
monitoring stations in the Study Area.
B. Water Quality
1. Surface Water Quality Data -
Lake County - ongoing water quality analysis - back -
'ground conditions and rainfall runoff -related flows,
- U.S.G.S. - historical and ongoing data collected at
monitoring stations,
F.D.E.R. - collection and analysis of biological para-
meters (invertebrates and chlorophyll a).
2. Groundwater Quality Da La -
- U.S.G.S. - historical and ongoing data collection efforts
at monitor wells,
- Lake County - collecL•i.on of water quality data for
analysis at shallow moniL•or wells.
3. Air Quality Impacts - Atmospheric Fallout Data -
- Lake County - the collection of bulk rainfall samples
to determine rainfall -related impacts on water
water quality conditions.
C. Water Use
1. Compile an inventory of existing water uses, by category
and identification of user (or group of users), to
include -
- consumptive use permits,
- well permits,
- irrigated citrus groves (identify source of water supply --
lake or groundwater),
- vegetable farming,
- other agriculatural uses (cattle, sod, etc.),
- mining activities,
- domestic supplies,
_. - other uses.
2. Develop land use correlations to water use needs through
cooperation with the County Planning Department.
D. Land Use
1. Compile a large-scale map of current land uses in the
Study Area, with land use categories being sufficient
to identify the locations and extent of each major
class of water user,
2. Compute the amount of land area being occupied by each
major class of water user in the Study Area, and. display
the information in tabular form.
B. Soils and Vegetation
1. Soil Types -
'Reproduce an inventory of soil types in the Study Area,
with appropriate distinctions being made between
well -drained, moderately drained, poorly drained
and very poorly drained soils types,
- Depict the significant soils classifications on a map
of the Study Area,
- Compile information on the percolation rates, and re-
charge capabilities of the various soil types.
2. Natural Vogotation -
- Tdontify cxiaL•i.ng areas of preval.nnt natural vegetation,
to include doracr.ipt.ions of prevalent species (upper
story and ground cover),
- CorrelaL•e with the land use information collected and
depicted in I.D.,
- Compile inrormation on the water uptake capabilitiics
and storage functions of the vcgcLaLion typen.
F. Drainage Features and }jYdro].ogic Modifications
1. Natural Drainage Features -
Depict- the natural surface drainage features of the
Study Area on a map,
Compile an inventory of the physiographic characteristics
of each of the identified drainage features (i.e.
cypress swamp with ill-defined flowageway).
2. Hydrologic Modifications -
- Identify the locations, nature and extent of modifications
to the natural surface flow regime in the Study Area,
to include drainage ditches, flow restrictions (i.e.
roads across swamps), culverts and bridges, channelized
flowageways, dams, levees, pump stations, etc.,
- Whenever possible, design and flow information, and
the responsible entity, should be collected for
each of the hydrologic modifications.
G. Collection of Additional Data
Additional data may be needed in order to perform the activities
identified in II. A. 1., II. B. 2.
II. DATA EVALUATION
A. Evaluation of Nutrient Budget Needs
1. Nutrient Budget Modeling Needs -
- Determine the types of input data needed for nutrient
budget modeling work (NOTE: this activity should
be undertaken concurrent with the data collection
process),
- Assess the current data collection capabilities in
terms of modeling needs with assistance from the
FDER water quality section in Tallahassee,
- Identify additional data collection needs,
- Identify potential sources and agencies for obtaining
the additional information, and determine the relative
feasibility of obtaining the additional information.
2. NuLrjent• Budget -
- Based on the results of the above act:ions, dnturmine
the overall f.eauibility of dovcilopi.ng a nutrient
budget for the Study Area,
- If determined feasible, develop a nutr.iont budget for
the Study Area.
B. Evaluation of the WaL•or Regime
1. Correlation of Available Information -
- Coordinate with the SJRWMD in the establishment of a
water budget for the Study Area,
- Evaluate the sufficiency of existing water budget infor-
mation and .identify the need for updating, or more
specific application to the Study Area,
2. Water Budget -
- Update or refine existing information to establish a
water budget for the Study Area, with sufficient
attention being given to the relationships between
rainfall and runoff, evapotranspiration, percolation
and recharge, surface water and groundwater storage,
surface water flow and general groundwater trans-
missivity characteristics, and groundwater contri-
butions to surface water flow.
3. Identification of Trends -
- The available data and budgets should be examined in
order to identify prevailing trends in water supplies
(surface and groundwater), water quality, surface
water flows, and potentiometric levels. Comparative
trend evaluations should be made to land use, drain-
age modifications and population growth.
III. WATER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
A. Basic Considerations
1. Management Plan options should be based on -
- existing water needs and uses,
- projected future water demands,
- flow management commitments,
- short and long term flow management plans,
- water quality conditions,
- water quality and quantity trends,
- natural system functions and responses, and
- public desires, preferences and priorities in terms
of water uses.
2. Identification of Mutual Interest Objectives
3. Tdc-nt i fica Lion of uonflicta
B.
Formulation of Management A]]tternativ_en
1.
Descriptions of options,
2.
Responsible agencies,
3.
4.
Needed manpower and financial rosourceD,
Administrative procedures prior to implementation,
5.
Implementation procudur.es,
6.
Assessment of Comparative EffocL-ivcncan and Foasibility.
C.
Public Review and Comment on ManaaLSu nt Altcrnativcs
IV. WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
A.
Water Qualit Management Recommendations
1.
Point Source,
2.
Nonpoint Source,
3.
Land Management.
B.
Water Quantity Management- Recommendations
1.
Surface Water Resources,
2.
Groundwater Resources,
3.
Water Budget and Use Allocation Procedures.
C.
Management Responsibilities
1.
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Management Functions,
2.
Management Agencies,
3.
Regulatory Activities,
4.
Regulatory Agencies,
5.
6.
Implementation Timetable,
Financial and Manpower Requirements (cost of implementation)
D.
Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts
1.
Impacts of the Proposed Plan On The Environmental Resources,
2.
Impacts of the Proposed Plan On The Population,
3.
Impacts of the Proposed Plan On The Economy (- to
include the economic impacts of implementing the
proposed Plan).
E.
Public Input and Comments
Summary of public comments and correspondence received.
PLAN PREPARATION TIMETABLE
3-Year Schedule -
1st Year -
- data collection,
- initiate data evaluation.
2nd Year -
- complete data evaluation (months 111-4),
- data assessment and impact analysis (months 95-12),
- additional data collection (months #2-10),
- initiate preparation of nutrient budget and water budget
(months 1110-12),
3rd Year -
- complete preparation of nutrient and water budgets
(months #1-3),
- prepare management alternatives (months 92-5),
review management alternatives, to include public meetings,
and select preferred alternatives (months #G--8),
- prepare water management plan (months #9-12).