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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-1980 Supporting DocumentsCITY OF CLBRMONT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meuLIng of the City Counc:il of the City of C1.ernunt was held in the Council. Chnmbern
on Tuenday, February 1.2, 1,980. 'fha meeting, wnn called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Claude
Smoak, Jr., with L•hc following mmnbera purscnL: Councilmen Cole, Mcgi.n.ley, Byrd and 'Thomas.
Other Officials prcaent were: City Manager Forbes, City ALLorney Baird, Finance Director
Saunders.
The 'Invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by repenting of the Pledge of Alleg-
iance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of Lila Regular Meeting held January 22, 1.980 were approved as written.
MARSHLAND AND EFFLUENT DISTRIBUTION
Mayor Smoak discussed the 60 day Operating Variance that the City received for the
Waste 'treatment Plait at the February 1.1, 1980 Pollution Control Board Meeting. Ile
discussed the research work pertaining to the Marsh Study, the needs of the City,
and the cost to the taxpayers.
VARIANCE REQUEST: SUMEREX ENGINEERING CORPORATION
The City Council, acting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request by the Sum-
erex Engineering Corporation for a lot width Variance to construct two duplexes on
Lots 18, 19, 23, the North 40' of Lots 10, 11, and the South 110' of W 20' of Lot
11, Block 4, Sunset Heights Subdivision.
Mr. Dennis Morton, Attorney, was present to represent the Sumerex Corporation and
appeared before the City Council in support of this request. Mr. Horton explained
the request and stated that due to the unusual configuration of the property, the
Variance was required. Mr. Irwin Crews, Mrs. Rudd, and Mr. and Mrs. Test expressed
their concern regarding the future use of these duplexes and their impact on the
neighborhood.
80-18
VARIANCE REQUEST: HILLSIDE TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS
The City Council, acting as the Board of Adjustment, considered a request by the
Hillside Condominiums for a Side Yard Variance to the Zoning Ordinance in order to
construct five carports. City Manager Forbes advised that a variance of 3.6' was
necessary, and that the carports would not interfere with traffic.
80-19 Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Councilman Cole and unanimously
carried that this Variance be granted.
VARIANCE REQUEST: MR. AND PUBS. LLOYD H. BOLIEK
The City Council, acting as the Board of Adjustment considered a request by the
Boliek's for a variance in order to construct a fence 6' in height in the front
yard of their property at 444 West Montrose Street.
Mr. Boliek stated that this variance was needed'since he had a dog that could jump
a fence of only four feet in height. He stated, that due to the topography of his
property, the fence would not obstruct any view and that the fence and dog were
needed for security reasons.
Mayor Smoak stated that the City Council has denied many similar requests, and
Councilman McGinley discussed the City Code of Ordinances which makes this variance
unacceptable.
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CITY OF CLEMONT
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80-20 tlotisit wait made lV Cnun,:htmnn Thnnuur, seconded by Councilman MeginleX and unnnimounly
larrlnd Lhrtl[�Lltla rcruont lio <IanlTud
CITY C11110(
City Manager Forbes ruconmunded that Sandra Roznr be appointed to the position of
City Clark. She La highly recommended by previous employers and has Lite experience
necessary for this position.
BO-21 Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Councilman Cole and unanimously
carried that Sandra Roznr be n pointed to the position of: City Clerk.
WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
City Manager Forbes reported that Lite City Engineer has recommended that we submit
Lill appllcat,Lon to the State DC•.R to dike a small portion of our existing polishing
ponds. This dike ].it needed to increase the retention time of Lite treated effluent
and improve our waste treatment.
Mayor Smoak requested that Sill Dailey also be advised on this matter.
80-22 Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Cole and unanimously
carried that the City submit the required application for the dike to DER, and
that the City Engineer be authorized to act as the City's official agent on this
matter.
JGNKINS AIIDTTORTMI CIIAIRS
City Manager Forbes reported that he had received a letter from the South Lake
Players requesting that the City consider purchasing chairs available from "Once
Upon a Stage" Theatre in Orlando. He stated that he was concerned because these
were stack type chairs which would be much more difficult to store than folding
chairs. Councilman Meginley pointed out that there was presently only 250 chairs
in the Auditorium and that more were needed. There was a discussion by the Council
on the need for the chairs and the City budget.
Councilman Byrd moved that the City Manager thank the South Lake Players for their
80-23 concern, and the City Council not consider the purchase of additional chairs until
the preparation of next years budget. This motion was seconded by Councilman Cole
and carried unanimously.
RAILROAD PROPERTY
City Manager Forbes reported on the condition of the old Railroad Depot on West Ave.
80-29 as he discussed in the February 1, 1980 Weekly Memo. He stated that a new building
could probably be built cheaper than the cost of moving this depot, and that if the
Council Members had no objections, he would inform the Seaboard Coastline Railroad
that the City was not interested in this building. No Councilman voiced any objec-
tions.
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE AND TRANSITION ZONES
City Manager Forbes advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission had prepared
amendment's to the Zoning Ordinance and Transition Zones. Letters would be sent out
to abutting property owners informing them of the March 4th Public Hearing on this
matter before the Planning and Zoning Commission, and April 8th Public Hearing
before the City Council.
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CITY OP CWURAIONT
MINUTES
PI111CIIASI; OV COOI.IiY 1'HOPIiIfI'Y POIt QI I'Y WI
City ALLornuy lial.rd reported nn the proponed purchnno of Late 5, 7, 9, .11, .1.3, and
tho W 11 Of 3 from Mrn. Coo:loy for n City WO1.1.. Thu purchnna price for. thane LoLn
would be $30,000 laid Lilo ❑nlu would incl.udo that portion of Magoolin Street that
wait prevlounly vacated by the CI.Ly. Ile pointed Out that Lhe ULy Engineer believed
L•hot thin wan Lila bunt property nvnl.l.able for it well nL thin Lime. Ile aluo stnLed
that Lhe purchase Of thin property wou.lii be contingent on the C1ty receiving VITA
Financing and LhaC the City would be renpunniblc for moving the fencc on this
property.
80-25 Motion wan made by Counc;llnua Iiyrd, nccondod by Cole and unanimously carried that
the City purchnne thin property bnscd on the two conditlona.
WASTEWATER PLANT
Mayor Smoak reported that he would mcut w.lth of.ficialn of. the Department of Environ-
mcnLal Regulation in Tallahannua on February lbth and 15th. Councilman Thonms re-
ported that he had sLrong rcncrvations o❑ the Marshland Dispona:l Method.
Mayor Smoak reported that we should provide a fnir hearing on the merits of this
method. There will. be a meeting on this Mnrshland Disposal Concept that all
interested persons can attend before the Lake County POlution Control Board on
April 14th.
EPA CONSTRUCTION GRANT AUDIT
The City has received a letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) re-
questing payment of $2,882 they believe that we owe them for the construction of
the 'treatment Plait. When the Waste Treatment Plant was constructed, the percula---------
tion ponds did not operate properly, and for this reason the City obtained $50,000
from the Engineer, Michael Stiggens, Inc. for future expenses that the City must
incur as a result of this work. However, the EPA Auditors have maintained that the
monies recovered must be treated in the sane manner as liquidated damages, and that
the City owes them their share. This will also insure the City's eligibility for
future Grant Projects.
80-26 Motion was moved by Councilman Byrd seconded by Cole and unanimously carried that
the City reluctantly reimburse EPA $2,882.
80-27
Councilman Meginley introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA: AMENDING SECTION 25-10 OF ARTICLE I CHAPTER 25 WATERWORKS
AND SEWERS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. PROVID-
ING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The
Ordinance was read by Deputy City Clerk Meyer.
This Ordinance is to enforce the City Lawn Sprinkling moratorium that was implemented
last fall when the demand for water was exceeding supply.
80-28
r.....,...t i.,..,.. n..,-A t..r,-�A„rnd AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CONTROL OF BACKFLOW AND CROSS CONNECTIONS;
Chapter 17-22 of the Florida Ordinances requires the City to establish a routine
Cross -connection Control Program to prevent the backflow of any non potable water
into the City's water distribution system.
City Manager Forbes explained the purpose of this Ordinance, and the backflow preven-
tion policy that is a preventive program to assist the City in identifying potential
backflow prevention problems. The City will be sending two employees to a special
school on backflow in order to effectively implement this program.
Mayor Smoak requested that. the City Manager insure that the City personnel had com-
pleted their backflow training and that the City's own house (backflow problems)
were in order, before this Ordinance be considered for final adoption. There was
much discussion on the type of backflow problems.
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CITY OF CUNIONT
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ORDINANCE NO. 126-M - ANNY.XATTON OL RLCIIARU Its ti47ANN —PRU-I'MY.
80-29
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Thit; property L❑ located just Hoeth of. Lila i,nkevlaw III Lln,Subdlvinian,
There wait it great deal of dirtaunnion an the purpono of the raqueot.
The pon"1bill.ty of MuLL•I.p.le Yatttily Duvelopmoot on the property, Will
abutting properties a].ran (Iy zoned Mnit :Lpio Family wera (I inc unne(I.
There wan also much discussion regarding the owner." etntements that
he would rezone much of Lila abutting property from Multiple Family
to Single Family uses.
ANNEXATION
Councilman Meglnley stated that he believed the abutting properties
south of the above proposed Annexation be made aware of this request
for a Voluntary Annexation. They might also be interested in being
annexed into the City Limits. After much discussion on the possl-
biliLy of Annexation, the Council directed City Manager Forbes to
further research the city's options on this matter.
IMPROVEMENT PEES AND FLOOD CONTROL
Mayor Smoak requested that the City Manger investigate the possibility
of the City charging sewer and water improvement fees onnew.cons.truc
tion to insure that the City's growth pays its own way. He also re-
quested the City Manager investigate the City's Flood Control reg-
ulations to insure that the fluctuating lake levels do not threaten
housing.
MARSH STUDY
Mayor Smoak requested that Councilman Thomas delineate for the record
why he is opposed to the Marshland concept.
Councilman Thomas stated that he believed that Dr. 7.oltec's judgement
of the project as having a 95% chance of working successfully were
not good enough. He stated that clean water is not replaceable,
and that he would further inform the Council in writing of his ob-
jections.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time,
the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 9:30 p.m.
CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR. - MAYOR
II lllneA rrA Poor', IN, sA, ""."I llrlrlrnil,rr Off
_. Receipt for Deposit - Offer to Purchase ai Uontraat for Sale
Data
RL'CEIPT is hereby ucknawl(:dllecf by
110VIS AND IIAIRD 'rkulr ACCDUN'r" ithalrarf
as i�cxkAaV)axktaaixR0A1fxA)mk*uXhitraRattomgarRnrltlt�cRY,x 1 Wl'"lf;rlte Plaza Drlvc, Clurmonl, f 1nKidrt
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fMur,nl ( )cash ch
(%) ork in the sum of of
11Vf; IjUNDItI U AND ttu lO()-- horolnclller called Buyer,
tram CITY OF CLERMONT
as in earnest money deposit and eb a put of Isle purcha•;o pat.: un nrr,011nt of oiler to purchaao the property of
hefrinaftar Called Seller, MIt3, I'll, G. C00111•.Y I,nlu, , rail Stain of Florida, to wit'
••obit property Willi! sjlnaldrl in Ilia County of
Lot,, f3, 1.1, 9, 7, 5, and Lh(, Woul. 1/2 of Lol :), 14fack 110, C1Ly of Clermont,
and that part of MnNnolla Stt•CUL lydnf; North lit' nnld lnu.-
upon ilia terms and conditions as follows: the total purchase price thing $ _30,000,00- . .. - and shall
bu paid as follows: The deferred payments shall be p,lyahin as follows:
Cash Deposit (above) $ 500,00 .
Cash on Closing $__29,500.00-
Exisling Mortgage or Liens assumed $.-- 07--- -
Warred Payments $___ ._770-.. _....
Total .... $. _ 30.000.00..
1, Abstract —Title Insurance —The Seller is to furnish, at his cost, abstract of till,, Ceti led In dale, or title Insurance binder
(with cost of tine Insurance policy belnx paid for by Seller), showing good and merchantable title, at option of the Seiler, to the Buyer
m Ills designated Attorney, within - after this dale. -
2, Examination of Title --Time to Cure Delecls—The Buyer or the attorney shall have...l0.-days within which to examine'
the said abstract of Va or the title insurance binder and to signify his willingness to accept sonle, whereupon this transaction shall be
cmicluded within. ..._.. --days.
In ilia event examination of abstract of title proves the title to be wlmerchanlabl, or uninsurable, Ole Seller shall have. �0 days
wimin whirl, to ear, the designated dialects in the title that render same unnlerchantable or wllmsu and, in niti opinion of the Buyer.
ur lus sold ,homey, and the Seller hereby agrees to use reasonable diligence in curing said defects, and, upon the defects being cpreJ_.,"�,;
and notice of that fact being Coven to the Buyer or his said attorney, this transaction shall be closed withinl4.. _. days of delivery
of said notice.. lJpon Seller's failure or Inability to correct the umneichantabilily of the title within the Cm,o limit or a reasonable lime,
al the onion . the Buyer, the Seller shall deliver the title in its existing condition, otherwise the Agent, art
Seller, holding the herein
menbonod earnest money deposit shall return sanoe to the Buyer upon demand therefor end ell rights and Ilabilties on ilia part of ilia
Buyer arising hereunder shall terminate. Provided, however, that in the event of a disagreement between•lhe Scllor and the Buyer or
Ills said attorney, as to the marketnhility of the title, the Seder may offer ilia hinder of a reputable and solvent title insuranc, company,
,q;reemg to insure lne marketability of said title, which shall be conclusive that said title Is merchantable. Upon mtuin of said deposit
under suds cundilions, the Seller shall pay th, Agent the fee •specified hereunder or at ilia orylion of the Agent, all agreed sum not
exceeding the regular fee, to cover expenses incurred.
3. 2nning—Reslricllons—It is understood and Agreed above mentioned properly is being sold subject to the zoning ordinances,.
wslriclwns and limitations of record and public utility easements of record, d Idly, which do not interfere with use of said property
err .. 4. __. Cone eye _ tic . eS . a - lint ogres ... o convey title _.- by - Wfrran.Cy___deed to Buyer,
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lice and clear of all hens and encumbrances, including all charges assessed or to be ossssed-tor public it 1provmnents commenced
prior to closing, except as herein otherwise provided, and said deed shall be prepared without expense to the Buyer.
5. Documentary Slamps—The Buyer shall properly execute the required notes and mortgages, it any, and shell pay for the
documentary stamps on the purchase money note and for recording the deed, Seller shall pay for the documentary stamps an the
Cecil. and fur the intangible tax and recording the purchase money mortgage, it any.
6. Closing Costs —if this transaction shall be closed through an abstract office, bank, law office, or any other agency than ilia
office of the Agent, and where a clusulg or escrow charge is made, such expense shall be borne by the _ . it
-. rty ar
7, Proration of Taxes, etc. —All adjustments of taxes, Insurance prendunis, int,rests, rents or other items on said property are
to be "lad, on a pro rote basis as of the specified time or date of closing. (II taxes and other items ore not to he prorated, specify.
agre,nlent as to such items.).. - - - _ -- .---_. _
_ -_.Possess sion will be given BUYer on._ Cl,pyinl;__._.... .._..-.. _.._�---.
8. Survey —II ale Buyer desires n survey of the property, he cony have the property surveyed at his expense prior to closing
date. II the su'vey shows any encroachments on the land herein described or that the Improvements located on the land herein de•
sclibed encroach on otll,r lands, written notice to that effect shall be given Ilia Seller and Seller shall have the some time to remove -
such encroachments as Is allowed under this contract for the curing of defects of title. If lhe•Seller shall fail to remove or cute sold -
encroachments within said period of time, than the deposit this day paid shall, at the option of the Buyer be icturned to Boyar aped
demand, all rights and liabilities arising hereunder shall terminate, or Buyer may, at his option, close this transaction in the same
manner as fl no such defect had been found.
.._ihu-Wrctwso-prior,-nueSeller-may-o{ter-ion>nvey-eor6-WOP�+y'rw'rrs-prexm vv a ,. -..___ .._
-cooled costs;o be incurred il-bu,h-otkv-is-oceeptod-and agreed to, in writing, by the Buyer; of,, Seller may declare this
null and void and all mm�ias doposlled wilLbe-reNrrlded.-Ir,-{!w-evenEthe-Buyef reluses 10 accept said property in items preset
well the-nurchasu price-rafua•at-by-ilia-estimated-eosin-le-be-irreurred-then the &gef_oWf-se-netify-lhe-Broker-and-S,Iler
-._-ustmwtaa.socu-o+�,o.w......-•-.-..�. - -
� ervices-dendefe-whZ=;;Z; arwiea-twva-S an -dealt -said -sales -had -bean camp
10. Loss or Damage —The risk of loss or damage to premises by fire or otherwise, until delivery of deed, is assumed by the
Seller. Ilie Seller further agrees to deliver the property in the same condition as it is when this contract Is executed,
RIGHT BY THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
12, Doflnithims--The words "Buyer" "Gullnr", and "Agent" herein employer,) shall he canatruad to Include ilia plural as weer
ern 111a flIntoilar, and this conhaat shall be binding upon that( hnbs, adndnisbalurs, axorulors, succ(mium and assigns, and the maw
n;bna ►boll Include Ilia f lhibllna and neuter, wllurn ilia conlaxt so admits or ronpdres,
13, Making Tlme of Essonco and Nnllca—rinbr cony be made ilia nxsenco tit this contract by notice In writing, stipulating a
n,aaunabla tlma for further performance. Any nntico nviceisary undur Ilia agreenunil cony be %alit by mad to ilia lost known address
,d ill,) party In tin notified,
14, Bpeclal Claunr,
I. City agroon to move oglatlrlg chnLit link fence from the center —line of Nrtgl«l.Lla
Street to the North ifnu of the utreet tit no expcnne to Seller.
Y. Contract ilubJuct to City obtoinLng interim financing in conjoneLiun with FTIIIA
financing for wntorwurkn linprovrmentn.
7. Cloning with In ten (10) (Illy:; after Ctty'h receipt of .interlm financing.
THIS INSTRUMENT shell become effective as a contract when signed by Agent, Buyer, and Seller. If not executed by all parties
"l, or before. nny monnys deposited shall be refunded and ilia proposed transaction shall terminate,
Ry.......__ .__ . _ broker or Agent. By.._
I, or we, agree to purchase the above described property on the terms and conditions stated in the foregoing instrument.
l'!1(110RGUa: �� /O
Buyer___`�"'��`�.,,,
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I, or we, agree to sell the above mentioned property to ilia above named Buyer or his nominee on the terms and conditions stated
in the above Instrument and by the signature a perched on tile ____.___ -day of__.. _ 19__—_.. signify our acceptance
and approval f the proposed sale.
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Willi s:_.. Seller -(Seal)
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1, or we, agree to pay- .. _ - _ .... _._— __-- --- Realtor,
as a lee for professional services rendered in finding a ready, able and willing Buyer for the above described property the sum of
_Dollars ($__.___..____ _ _) or one-half the deposit, in case the same is forfeited
by the Buyer, provided the amount shall nut exceed the full amount of the fee,
Boller
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of. ---
SS.
County ol____-----
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That this day in the next ;ilia,. named State and County, before me, an officer duly authorized and acting
personally appeared_._....________._..._.___._.._..._.—.__._.
to me well known and known to me to be the Individual _described In and who executed the foregoing instrument and ac
knowledged then and there before me lhM__. _.. __.__..._-____ —_ ---executed said Instrument
WITNESS my hand and official seal lhis.—____day of— , A. D. 19_, at_
- Notary Public
My commission expires on the — day of
—, A. D. 19__
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Mums to: Clermont C1ty Conn(J.1.
From: Oaorge I1. Forbon - City Manager
.1 JUct: ISackfl.ow and Crone ConnceLiona
Data: February 8, 1980
Chapter 17-22 of Lhe Florida Statutes requires Lila City to establish
it routine tCOan-CO❑nl'L'tiaa control program for the purpose of
tin imminent
detecting and preventing crops-conncet'Lon o that create
or subntnntial danger to Lhe public health.
Cross connections are any arrangement of piping between the City
potable water supply, and any non -potable water or fluids of ques-
tionable safety, thru which it backflow into the City water system
may occur.
Cross connections can occur whenever the potable water supply system
is connected to ❑ non -potable supply that operates at a higher pressure.
Backsiphonage results from reduced pressure in the piping that is often
caused by the reduced pressure on the suction side of booster pumps,
or line breaks.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 26% of the outbreaks 4;
1977 were due to cross -connections
of waterborne disease between 1971 and
and back-syphonage.
Attached is a paper titled "What are Cross Connections", from tine
American Water Works Association. This paper gives many examples of
the types of cross connections that can occur.
The Department- of Environmental Regulation has advised the City that
we must begin a Cross Connection Control Program. The attached Ordin-
ance No. 204 and "Backflow Prevention Program" policy would implement
a City Cross Connection Program.
The Ordinance prohibits cross connections and establishes criteria for
the required installation and maintenance of backflow prevention
devices. The Backflow Prevention Program policy is a Preventive
Maintenanceback-
Maintenance Program to assist the City in identifying potential
flow prevention problems.
Respectfully, L
_iyt��i fJ ! 11�1/n�
George D. Forbes, City Planager
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ORDINANCR NO. 204
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CONTROL OF SACKFLOW AND CAM CONNECTIONS{
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERAUILIT'Y{ AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
Till' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, I.AKI: COUNTY, FhORIDA, Ill'u Y ORDAINS
THAT
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE,
The purpose of thin ordinance in to protect the City of Clarmont'n public
potable water supply syntom from contamination (ilia to the backflow a[ eontnminants
through water service connections.
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS.
(1) Approved: Accepted by the Utility Director an maating an applicable
specification cited in this Ordinance, or as determined by the Director an suitable
for the proposed use.
(2) Baokflow: The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances
into the City's potable water supply system from sources other than the City water
system. Back-siphonage is one type of backflow.
(3) Cross Connection. Any physical connection or arrangement of piping or
fixtures between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable
water and the other, non -potable water or fluids of questionable safety, through
which backflow, may occur.
(4) !Hazard: Any liquid in the water system other than the City's potable
water supply is considered a health or pollution hazard.
(5) Water Service Connection: The terminal end of a service connection from
the public potable water system (i.e. where the City loses jurisdiction and sanitary
control over the water at its point of delivery to the consumers water system). If
a meter is installed at the end of the service connection, then the service con-
nection shall mean the downstream end of the meter. There shall be no unprotected
takeoffs from the service line ahead of -any meter or backflow prevention device.
ARTICLE III. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
SECTION 1. Cross Connections Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to connect or cause to be connected to the
City water supply system by any means whatsoever, other pipes containing water or
any deleterious substance other than the water supply of the City. The owner of
the property where any such cross connection is made shall be held responsible for
the violation of this section.
SECTION 2. Notificn etion.
11+a Utility Director shall be rasponnible for conducting n backflow prevention
program to nafoguord the public potable water supply ayatan from contamination.
Whenever the Utility Director dotorminan that fill approved backflow pruvention
device is required to onfoguard the public wntnr nyntem, hu fihall give notice in
writing to said customer to install fin approved backflow prevention device to the
nervice connections on Ilia praminen. The cuatomor nhall install nil approved device
or devices after receiving notice to do no in writing. Ilafunsl or innbl.lity on the
part of the customer to install nnid devices filial.]. conatituto grounda for dis-
continuing water service to the premiscu until nuch davicen are I.notalled.
SECTION 3. Installation and Plaintennnce.
No water service connection to any premisea shall be installed or maintained
by the City of Clermont unless the water supply is protected nil required by State
laws and this Code. Service of water to tiny premises shall be discontinued by
the City of Clermont if a backflow prevention device required by thin Code in not
installed, tested and maintained, or if it is found that a backflow preventive device
has been removed or by-passed, or if an unprotected cross connection exists on the
premises. Service will not be restored until such conditions or defects are
corrected.
SECTION 4. Inspection.
The customer system should be open for inspection at all reasonable times to
authorized representatives of the Water Department to determine whether cross con-
nections or other structural or sanitary hazards, including violations of these
regulations, exist. When such a condition becomes known, the City shall give the
owner notice pursuant to Section 2 of this Article, and immediately discontinue
the use of the backflow prevention source.
ARTICLE III. BACKFLOW PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 5. Required.
An approved backflow prevention device shall be installed on each service line
to a customer's water system at or near the property line or immediately inside the
building being served, but in all cases, before the first branch line leading off
the service line wherever the following conditions exist:
a. In the case of premises having an auxiliary water supply which is
not or may not be of safe bacteriological or chemical quality and
which is not acceptable as an additional source by the Utility
Director, the public water system shall be protected against backflow
from the premises by installing a backflow prevention device in the
service line.
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b. In the cono of promiuon on which any f.nduntrial fluids or MY
other objectionable substance in handled in such a hellion an to
create nil actual or potential hazard to the public water system,
the public system shall be protected against bnckflow from the
prcminon by installing a backflow prevention device in the service
linu. 'Thin shrill include the hnndling of process waters and waters 1'
originating from the utility nyotem which have been subject to
deterioration in quality-
C. In the cane of premises having (1) :Internal crone connection that
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cannot be permanently corrected and controlled, or (2) intricate
plumbing and piping arrangements or where entry to till portions of
the premises is not readily accensib.le for inspection purposes, malting
it impracticable or impossible to ascertain whether or not dangerous
cross connections exist, the public water system shall be protected
against backflow from the premises by installing a backflow
prevention device in the service line.
SECTION 6. ape of Protective Devices Required.
The type of protective device required shall depend on the degree of hazard which `
exists as follows:
a. In the case of any premises where there is an auxiliary water supply
the public water system shall be protected by an approved air -gap
separation or an approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
device.
b. In the case of any premises where there is water or substance that would
be objectionable or hazardous to health, if introduced into the
public water system, the public system shall be protected by an
approved air -gap or double check valve assembly.
C. In the case of any premises where there is any material dangerous to
health which is handled in such a fashion as to create an actual or
potential hazard to the public water system, the public system shall be
protected by an approved air -gap separation or an approved reduced
pressure principle backflow prevention device. Examples of premises
where these conditions will exist include sewage treatment plants,
sewage pumping stations, chemical manufacturing plants, hospitals,
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d. In the enue of any promises where there are "uncontrolled" croon
connoctionu, either actual or potential, the public water system
shall be protected by an approved nir-gnp separation or an approved
reduced pressure principle bnckflow prevention device at the service
connection.
e. In the case of any promises where, because of security requirements or
other prohibitions or restrictions it in impossible or impractical to
make a complete in -plant cross connection survey, the public water
system shall be protected ❑gainst backflow from the premises by
installing a backflow prevention device in the service line. In thin
case, maximum protection will be required; that is, an approved air-
gnp sepnration or an approved reduced pressure principle backflow
prevention device shall be installed in each service to the premises.
f. The Utility Director shall have the authority to determine the type
of backflow prevention device when not listed above, and if in his
judgement, another device should be used.
SECTION 7. Approved Backflow Prevention Models.
Any backflow prevention required herein shall be of a model approved by the
Utility Director and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulation.
The term "Approved Backflow Preventer" shall mean a device that has been manufactured
in full conformance with standards established by the American Water Works Association.
SECTION 8. Testin .
It shall be the duty of the customer -user at any premises where backflow prevention '
devices are installed to have thorough inspections and operational tests made at
least once a year, or more often in those instances where inspections indicate a need.
These inspections and tests shall be at the expense of the water user, be performed
by the device manufacturer's representative, or by a person approved by the Director
of Utilities as a competent device tester. These devices shall be repaired, over-
hauled or replaced at the expense of the customer -user whenever they are found to be
defective.
SECTION 9. Existing Devices.
All presently installed backflow prevention devices which do not meet the
requirements of this section but were approved devices for the purposes described
herein at the time of installation and which have been properly maintained, shall,
except for the inspection and maintenance requirements under Section 8, be excluded
from the requirements of these rules so long as the Utility Director is assured
that they will satisfactorily protect the utility system. Whenever the existing
device is moved from the present location or requires more than minimum maintenance
or when the utility Director finds that the maintenance of the device constitute"
a hazard to health, the unit ahnil be replaced by a backflow prevention device
meeting the regoiromenta of this section-
02CTION 10,
All ordinance" or Porto of thin Ordinance In conflict herewith are hereby
rspeuled.
SEC1.'ION ll.
_ Should any section or part of thin auction be declared invalid by any Court
of competent Jurisdiction, such adjudications shall not apply or affect any other
provision of this Ordinance, except to the extent that the entire section or part
of the section may be inneparabla in meaning and affect from the section to which
such holding shall apply.
SECTION 12.
Thin Ordinance shall be published as provided by law and it shall become law
and shell take effect upon adoption.
First Reading this day of , 1980.
Second Reading this day of , 1980.
PASSED AND ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 171E CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, THIS DAY OP 1980.
CITY OF CLERMONT
By:
CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR., - Mayor
ATTEST:
DOLORES W. CARROLL - City Clerk
APPROVED by me this day of 1980
CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR., - Mayor
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a certified copy of the foregoing Ordinance No.
was published on the day of , 1980, in a newspaper of
general circulation located within the City of Clermont, as required by Florida
Statutes 166.041 (3) (a), said date of publication being days prior to the
Second Reading and Final Adoption of the Ordinance.
DOLORES W. CARROLL - City Clerk
CITY OF CLKKMONT, FLORIDA
IIACKPLOW PRPVENTION UMUr, AM
1. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this policy 1s to eatablinh a hnckflow prevention program to
protect the City water nnpply nyntom from any ponnibla contamination.
1I. POTHNTIAL HAZARDS.
Tito City of Clermont has approximntoly 276 commercial cuotomorn on the City
water syntem. Ninety-twu of thane eustowers are potential users of
chemical or bio-chemical nubstancoa which could create n hazard to the City water
supply.
Thu City sower system contains a Sewage Treatment Plant and lift stations
supplied by City water. An unknown number of residential cuntomern have lawn and
garden irrigation Systems.
III. ISACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM.
The following program for the prevention of the pollution of the City water
supply by the above potential hazards will be conducted by the Utility Director.
A. City Facilities -
The City will install, as soon as possible, approved backflow prevention
devices on the water service lines to all City -owned lift stations and the Waste
- - 'treatment Plant. - - - --
B. New Connections or Occupancies.
All requests for service submitted to the Utility Department, or Certificates
of: Occupancy (C/o), will be reviewed for potential cross connections by the Director
of Utilities or his designated representative. Applicable requirements for back -
flow prevention (See Ordinance No. 204) will be complied with prior to service con-
nection or the issuance of a C/O.
C. Commercial Users.
1. Potential polluters: The' Utility Director shall prepare an instructional
letter to the 92 commercial users who are potential polluters. This letter will
briefly explain the problem and inform them that an inspection will be made by the
Water Department to determine potential hazards. A record of each inspection shall
be kept. If a hazard exists the Water Department will inform the owner by letter
(see Ordinance No. ) that he must have a plumber install an approved backflow
device, and call for an inspection once installed. The owner shall also be informed
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that failure to comply will result in a discontinuance of water service.
i 2. Grove Owners: All grove owners with chemical truck fill pipes supplied
by City water shall install approved backflow prevention devices.
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3. Other Cuutomarnt An informntionnl notice will be routinely publiahod
in tl:e newspaper at leant twice nyear, on the potential hazards of irrigation syotam149
and the need for backflow prevention deviean. This notice will request thnt euntomarn
call for an inspection if they have tin irrigation nyntum or ally ponsible crone can-
nectionn.
p. Irrigation Systumn: All now inntnllatlOnn with irrigation nyntemn or
other potential hazards ubal.l be required to inntnIl backflow prevention devices, per
Ordinance No. 204.
S. Records: Records will be kept by the Utility Director on all devices
installed.
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George D. Forbes, City Manager
City of Clermont, Florida
CITY OF CLKIUIONT, FLORIDA
BACKFLOW PRI•NENTION PROCRAM
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'rho purpose of thin policy is to establish a backfiew prevention program to
protect the City water supply system from any possible contamination.
I'L. POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
The City of Clermont has approximately 276 commercial customers on the City
water system. NineLy-two of these customers are potential users of
chemical or bio-chemical substmtices which could create a hazard to the City water
supply.
The City sewer system contains a Sewage Treatment Plant and lift stations
supplied by City water. An unknown number of residential customers have lawn and
garden irrigation systems.
III. UACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM.
The following program for the prevention of the pollution of the City water
supply by the above potential hazards will be conducted by the Utility Director.
A. City Facilities.
The City will install, as soon as possible, approved backflow prevention
devices on the water service lines to all City -owned lift stations and the Waste
Treatment Plant.
B. New Connections or Occupancies.
All requests for service submitted to the Utility Department, or Certificates
of Occupancy (C/0), will be reviewed for potential cross connections by the Director
of Utilities or his designated representative. Applicable requirements for back -
flow prevention (See Ordinance No. 204) will be complied with prior to service con-
nection or the issuance of a C/O.
C. Commercial Users.
1. Potential polluters: The Utility Director shall prepare an instructional
letter to the 92 commercial users who are potential polluters. This letter will
briefly explain the problem and inform them that an inspection will be made by the
Water Department to determine potential hazards. A record of each inspection shall
be kept. If a hazard exists the Water Department will inform the owner by letter
(see Ordinance No. ) that he must have a plumber install an approved backflow
device, and call for an inspection once installed. The owner shall also be informed
that failure to comply will result in a discontinuance of water service.
2. Grove Owners: All grove owners with chemical truck fill pipes supplied
by City water shall install approved backflow prevention devices.
J. Other Caotomorn: An 1.nformavionnl, notice will be routinely publinhod
In the newspaper, AL lonnt twlcn a year, on cite potential hnznrcin of Irrigation nynLonts,
and tite need for bnckflow prevention dovicen. Thin notice will regnont that cuntomers
call, for. tin :Lnopoction if they hnve. an irr.igntion nynteut or any ponnible cronn con-
nuettonn.
4. Irrigation SyrtLenut: All new innLalIntionn w:Lth irrigation syntmnn or
other potential lutzardn shall. be required to instal.l bacicf.low prevention devices, per
Ordinance No. 204.
J. Records: llacordn will be kopt by the Utility Director on all devices
installed.
George D. Forbes, City Manager
City of Clermont, Florida
"'WHAT ARE CROSS CONNECTIONS" a paper to be presented at the Cross Connection
Seminar, held at the Annual Conference of the A.W.W.A. on June B, 1975,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
By: Gustave J. Angele, Sr., P. E. Cross Connection Consultant.
For too many years Cross Connections have been cussed and discussed by
water purveyors and public health officials, without their arriving at any
generally satisfactory conclusions as to how prevelant they are. Let us stop
and consider just what we are taking about. A cross connection has been defined
in many texts, however, I like the following "Any physical arrangement whereby
a public water supply is or may be connected directly or indirectly with a
nonpotable water supply or unapproved water supply system, sewer, drain,
conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, or other device which
contains or may contain, contaminated water, liquid, gases, sewerage or other
- - waste of unknown or unsafe quality, which may be capable of .imparting
contamination to the public water supply as the results of backflow, bypass
arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or change over
devices, and other temporary, permanent or potential connections through
which or because of which backflow or backsiphonage could or would occur."
I realize that this is rather long winded, however, a good definition
should cover just about all of the possible explanation that is necessary to
define a phrase such as "CROSS CONNECTION". The subject of cross connections
has been hidden too long by the authorities that don't want to worry the
public or cause ill feelings among their industrial consumers. However, with
the Environmental Health Authority inspections of industrial operations and the j.
requirements of the Section 1010.141; Subpart "J" of the OSHA rules and
regulations entitled "General Environmental Controls" a specific statement 1
exists as follows: "There shall be no cross connections, open or potential, j
between a system furnishing potable water and a system furnishing nonpotable
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water into a potable water system.
Nonpotable water shall not be used for bathing or washing any portion
of the person clothing, dishes or premises." With each new outbreak of a
disease, traceable to a cross connection, water and health authorities have
created action committees, made investigations, wrote papers, and articles
on the subject, climbed upon their "Soapboxes" to make speeches, passed laws,
and regulations outlawing cross connections and in general showed their good
intentions. They have even gone so far as to initiate a cross connection
control program. But they have seldom carried through. Of course, there is
the usual reason assigned that we did not have enough money to hire personnel;
we could not find any personnel that would be qualified to make cross -
connection inspections. These are some of the answers that are given when
they are asked about their ongoing cross connection program.
It must be remembered that a cross connection is not a problem until
after it occurs. Then everybody wants in on the act and makes the statement,
"I told you so." But still no one does anything about the main problem,
which is "ELIMINATE THE CROSS CONNECTIONS."
Let's look at the record: Last year when the AWWA met in Boston, an
incident occurred that focused on cross connections. Due to backflow, as
everyone who attended the awards luncheon well remembers, the water in the
glasses on the luncheon table were discolored. What had occurred was that
due to a faulty valve in the air conditioning system the recirculating water
backflowed into the potable water supply. Fortunately, no one was taken ill.
However, it could have been a very serious incident and especially since it
was during the AWWA annual meeting.
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However, we never learn, Again on September 24, the same thing
happened in New York City when 20 persons suffered nausea and dizziness
after drinking water from the public supply that had been contaminated with
chromates chemicals used in the air conditioning system to prevent corrosion
in the system. The persons striken were employees of the Human Resources
Administration. Of course, we never learn. Similar cases had occurred in
other cities notable, Atlanta, Georgia in December 1970 and the investigating
personnel stated that it was caused by an interconnection and not a cross
connection. Just what the differences is between an interconnection and a
cross connection, I have never been able to determine. Another case due to a
cross connection between the air conditioning system and the public water
system was reported in September, 1969 at St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. In this case 40 freshmen were striken and 12 were hospitalized._
The usual indication that water is contaminated by anti rust chemicals
containing chromates is that the water is yellow in color.
I am sure that many of the members of the audience remember the classic
case that occurred in Worchester, Massachusetts at Holy Cross College in 1969.
What occurred was due to a faulty installation of a water sprinkling system
around the football practice field. Surrounding the practice field were several
boxes with faucets to which were connected hoses to water the field and promote
the growth of grass. Connected to this system was a single faucet in an
adjacent field house. This faucet was used as a supply for drinking water for
the players during practice sessions.
Adjacent to the field were several houses which had been condemed by
the city and were in a most unsanitary condition. In one of the houses lived
four children and one adult whom had infectious hepatitis. It was common
practice for these children as well as the children of the neighborhood
to play on the practice field when it was not in use by the football team.
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These children used the irrigating boxes around the field to urinate in
as well as defecate. In other words, they were using these boxes as
toilets. Due to leaking faucets and water standing in the boxes a low
pressure condition in the water supply system contaminated water in the
boxes and was backsiphonaged into the water system. During the August
practice session the players used the single faucet in the field house as
a drinking water supply and as a result 73 varsity football players, seven
coaches, four student managers, the trainer and the schools sports
Information director were striken or at least tentatively or positive diagnosis
of hepatitis was made. Some 700 others who might have been exposed to
infection were given preventive inoculations. The remaining games for
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the 1969-1970 season were cancelled. This was something of a disaster for
Holy Cross.
A classic example of a cross connection that is not too serious unless
you happen to be a southern Baptist or Methodist, occurred in Cincinnati, Ohio,
at a winery when Sparkling Burgundy backflowed due to backpressure into
the public water system from the Mier's Wine Cellar Inc. at Deer Park, Ohio.
Which is a suburb of Cincinnati. Just imagine turning on your faucet
shortly before Christmas 'and finding that you could draw wine from your faucet.
Two other incidents that I think deserve attention occurred as follows:
In a Michigan hospital the nurses complained that rusty water was being issued
from a drinking fountain near the autopsy room of the hospital. Now, an
autopsy room is used to disect the body after death to determine the cause
of death and in many ways resembles a slaughter house. The body is laid on
a marble or stainless steel table with a deep sink at one end. A hose is
used to wash off the body and to clean off the table. As parts of the body
are disected and not required for further examination as well as the contents
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of the bowels, bladder and stomach are emptied they flow into the deep sink.
If no provisions are made to hare the wash hose on the side of the table,
it generally finds its way into the sink. In the hospital mentioned, there
was a severe backsiphonage problem which resulted in the backsiphonage of
some of the contents of the sink into the drinking water system with the
results that it was finding its way into the drinking fountain.
The other incident that I think I should call to your attention
involves gasoline being backsiphonaged into the water system. During the
testing of a new gasoline tank and pipe line system in Renton, Washington,
several years ago, a test pump was taking suction from a city water main
thru a 2 inch line. The pump was being used to test the new system at
approximately 140 pounds per square inch while the city water system was
only operating at approximately 70 pounds per square inch. Thus, there was
z difference of 70 psi. between the two systems. Due to a leaking valve on
the test pump a mixture of gasoline and water was forced back into the
public water system. This was discovered when a nearby home owner attempted
to draw water from her sink faucet that was next to her gas stove with the
results that a flash fire occurred and the home owner suffered burns on her
arms, face, and had most.of her hair singed from her head.
The water department was called and flushed the water main for approximately
10 minutes from a nearby fire hydrant before all of the gasoline was removed
from the line. An employee of a nearby lumber yard called to advise that
the tank of the water closet in one of the toilet facilities of the yard
contained pure gasoline.
I have discussed several incidents that I felt might interest you and have
mentioned backflow due to backpressure and backsiphonage. I believe that both
of these should be explained because both are the most prominent ways that
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cross connections can occur.
First Backpressure:' The case of the Winery and the Gasoline are good examples
of cross connections by backpressure. Whenever the pressure in the consumers
water system is at a pressure higher than the pressure in the public water
system, backflow can occur. Water will always flow from a zone of higher
pressure to a zone of tower pressure regardless of the size of the pipe or a
difference in elevation. This is one of the first laws of hydraulics. Pumps,
,steam generators, hot water heaters, or any pressure producing device can
cause backflow due to back pressure,
Backsiphonage: This can occur when the pressure in the supply main is lower
than.that in the consumers system due to heavy demands on the public system
for fires, supplies of failure of the public system pumps. Backsiphonage can
91so be caused by a break in the pipe distribution system causing a loss
in supply pressure. This was the cause of the contamination in the Holy Cross
incident.
Now lets look at what equipment is available to prevent the various
type of backflow, backsiphonage from occurring:
First, of course, is the Air Gap (Slide No. 1) which is the oldest method
of preventing backflow and backsiphonage. It is defined by the ASME Standard
40.6 as the unobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the
lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing
fixture, or other device or container and the flood rim of the receptable.
This unobstructed distance should never be less than twice the diameter of
the supply pipe.
Vacuum Breakers: This device is shown in Slide No. 2 so designed to prevent
the creation or formation of a vacuum (Negative Pressure) by admitting air at
atmospheric pressure to a system. Its primary use is to prevent backsiphonage.
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A caution should be observed when using a vacuum breaker of this type
and that is there should never be a valve placed on the discharge side of
the device. Vacuum Breakers (Pressure Type) Slide No. 3 you will notice
the difference between this and the atmospheric type in that the check is
assisted by the spring so that a positive closure is effected.
Double Check Valve Assemblies: (Slide No. h), this device consists of two
approved check valves in series so designed that the valves permit flow in
one direction only, and that they close automatically to retard the flow of
fluid in the reverse direction.
The Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow-Preventer; (Slide No. 5) includes two
or more approved spring loaded check valves with an automatically operated
pressure differential relief valve located between the two check valves.
During normal flow and at the cessation of normal flow, the pressure in =
the zone between the two main check valves, shall be a minimum of 2 psi less
than the upstream or supply pressure.
a. With no flow from the supply side when the pressure on the supply side
drops to 2 psi, the pressure within the zone between the•two main check
shall be atmospheric. When the pressure on the supply side drops below
2 psi, the relief shall open further and shall be fully open when the upstream
(supply) pressure reaches atmospheric or goes below atmospheric.
b. Under backflow conditions, when the upstream pressure is 2 psi or more,
there relief valve shall discharge from the zone to atmosphere the quantities
Indicated for the various sizes as given in the tables of the standards used,
and the pressure in the zone shall be at least 1/2 psi below the supply
pressure.
c. The downstream or No. 2 check valve shall be internally loaded and shall
at all times be drip tight in the normal direction of flow with an inlet
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pressure at 1 psi and the outlet pressure under atmospheric pressure.
d_ When the supply pressure is less than 2 psi, the pressure differential
relief valve shall discharge water from the zone to atmosphere with the rate
specified in the specifications used, and the pressure in the zone shall
not exceed I� psi.
All of the above devices are to be used as the requirement indicated by
determining actually what the degree of hazard requires. The degree of
hazard can be defined as either a light or high degree. Light hazard would be
where a contaminate may cause discoloration, objectionable taste or odor,
and would not cause illness or be a potential health hazard. Thus, the case
of the backflow of wine cited earlier would be a light hazard.
A high or health hazard would be defined as any contaminate of the water
supply that would render the water unfit for human consumption or would
cause illiness or even death. In other words, any of the incidents cited --
earlier would be a high or health hazard.
Most states give a listing of hazards that would require the various types
of backflow prevention devices required for the various types of industrial
processes found in the average city.
The author strongly recommends that a method of ;;contais.-cent be used
where ever a high health hazard exists, as shown in Slide No. 6 and 7. By
this method the water purveyor is protected from the possibility of gross
contamination of the water supply system and the resulting possibility of law
suits that might arise from the contamination of the water supply system.
My files date back as far as the early 1900 and contains records of
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incidents of many types that have occurred over the years.
As late as February, 1975, there appeared in the AWWA Journal (JAW'WA 567(2)53-108)'
an article entitled "Status of Waterbourne Diseases in the US and Canada" by the
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committee of Water Quality Division of the AWWA from which I quote as follows:
"The 25 year date shows that the majority of hepatitis outbreaks in municipal
systems occurred as a results of distribution systems contamination, primarily
through cross connections and backs Iphonage." This cannot be overlooked by
the water purveyors of the United States, and a cross connection educational
program and a system of controls should be the prime concern of every water
purveyor. Presently, the American Water Works Association Committee
8210-J is in the process of revising Standard C-506. Covering Reduced Pressure
-Principle Backflow Preventers and Double Check Valves Assemblies. The American
Society of Sanitary Engineers have written standards covering Vacuum Breakers,
Double Check Valve Assemblies, and Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow
Preventers. Also, the University of Southern California Cross Connection
Research Foundation also have a standard on the double check valve and
reduced pressure type of devices.
AWWA manual M-14 contains "Recommended Practice for Backflow Prevention
and Cross Connection Control," as well as AWIRA 2nd edition of"Cross
Connection and Backflow Prevention" of the various articles that have
\ appeared by the author in Willing Water.
J The United States ENvironmental Protection Agency,Water Supply Division
also publish a Cross Connection Manual (EPA-430-73-002) which is available
from the Supertintendent of Documents Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
1 strongly recommend that any water purveyor obtain these publications and
consider the possibility of conducting a cross connection seminar as
sponsored by the American Water Works Association.
One of the must frequently overlooked reasons for the failure of a
good cross connection control program is the fact that when a seminar is
conducted, is that local plumbing inspectors design organizations and any
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one that is concerned with the installation of water supply systems within
an industrial plant are omitted from being invited to attend a cross
connection seminar,
The need for EDUCATION of cross connection hazards is directly in
the hands of the people who inspect plumbing and also the designers of
industrial piping systems.
It has been,a pleasure to talk to you today on this most vital
subject and that has been the work that I am most interested in since my
Introduction to the possibilities of Cross Connections since 1950.
Memo to: ClermontCity Council
From: George D. Forbes - City Mmin{jer
Subject: Water Supply System Morateurlum
Date: February 7, 1980
Enclosed is Ordinance No. 205 that given the City the power to
place moratoriums on the water supply system when demand exceeds
supply.
This Ordinance is to back up the alternate day lawn watering system
that we enforced last fall when the demand for water was exceeding
supply.
Respectfully,
George D. Forbes - City Manager
ORDINANCE NO, 2
AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 25-10 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER
25, WATERWORKS AND SEWERS, OP TLIE CQDR OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING
ALI, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
Till? CITY COUNCIL. OF Till: CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HEREBY ORDAINS
THATi
SECTION 1.
Section 25-10 of Article I, Chapter 25, WATERWORKS AND SEWERS, of the Coda of
Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Fl.orids, in hereby amendud to road
as follows:
(a) The City Manager is authorized to place moratoriums on
water used from the water supply system for lawn irrigation,
based on pronoure and when demand exceeds supply. The Water
Department shall have the right to turn-off water service
SECTION 2. for any violation of such moratorium.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith ❑re hereby repealed.
SECTION 3.
Should any section or part of this section be declared invalid by any Court
of competent jurisdiction, such adjudications shall not apply or affect any other
provision of this Ordinance, except to the extent that the entire section or part
of the section may be inseparable in meaning and effect from the section to which
such holding shall apply.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall be published as provided by law and it shall become law
and shall take effect upon adoption.
First Reading this day of , 1980.
Second Reading this day of , 1980.
PASSED AND ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, THIS DAY OF , 1980.
CITY OF CLERMONT
By:
CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR., - Mayor
ATTEST:
DOLORES W. CARROLL - City Clerk
APPROVED by me this day of 1980.
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a certified copy of tho foregoing Ordinance No.
was published on the day of , 1900 in a newspaper
of general circulation located within the City of Clermont, no required by Florida
Stntutoo 166.041 (3) (a) said date of publication being days prior to the
Second Reading and Final Adoption of the Ordinance.
Memo to; Clermont CLty CouncH,
From: George D. Forben - City Manager
SubjccL; AnnexaLion of Richard It. Swann Property
Data: February 11, ..980
Gncl.oncd is Ordinance No.126M regarding the annexation of the following property.
"T ractu 8 and 9 and that part of: Tracts 7 Lind 10 lying West of highway No. 27,
according to Lake highlands Plat of Section 32, Township 22 South, Range 26 Gast,
all in Lake County, Florida."
This property is located just South of the Lakeview dills subdivision (see
attached Map). Richard Swann has petitioned the City for the Voluntary Annex-
ation of the above property.
Section 171.044 of the Florida Statutes allows for the voluntary annexation of
property by Ordinance as long as such Ordinance has been published for once a
week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within
the City.
Respectfully,
Ceorgge D. Forbes - City Manager
MISC.ORDINANCES N2 375
ORDINANCI; NO. 1261-1
CgR'f1FlOn'19; OP PNNIACATlON
1 III•;1(1i15Y CERTIFY Chat a certified copy of the foregoing Ordinance No, 126N
wao publinhod on the following dayat --'
and !n n uowupnpor of general clrculn0o"
locutetl wi.Lhln the City of Clermont, Fl.orldn, nu regirtred by Florldn StntuLea.
DOLORES W. CARROLL, City Clerk
MISC.ORDINANUS N2 3711
ORDINANCE N0. 126M
SECTTON 4:
Should ally nectlon or part of n nectlon be declared invalid by tiny court of
competent jurtsdiction, such ndjudicationa uha.11 not apply ar affect any other
provision of this ordinance, except to the extent that Cho entire section or part of
the section may bn innepnrable in mcalling and cffceL from the nectlon Lu whi.ah nuch
holding shall apply.
SECTION 5:
This ordinance shall be published as provided by Law, and it shall become
law and take effect upon its second rending and final passage.
First Rending on this day of A. D., 1980.
Second Reading on this day of , A. D., 1980.
PASSED AND ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, this day of , 1980.
CITY OF C1,ERMONT
BY:
CLAUDE E: SMOAK, JR., Mayor
ATTEST:
DOLORES 14. CARROLL, City Clerk
MISC. ORDINANCES N° 373
ORDINANCE NO, 126M
AN ORDINANCE UNDK'R THE CODE OR ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE* ANNI'sHATION
OF A CERTATN PARCEL OF LAND CONTI.000US TO T11E PItI:SIiN'I' CITY
BOUNDARIES; PROVIDI.NG FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERAISILT.TY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUULLCATION.
WHEREAS, Lhe City Council. of tho City of Clermont, Florida, hun received it
Petition for Annexation of a parcel of land contiguous to the pr.caent corporate
limits under Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clermont, Florida, has determined
that it is in the best interest of the City and of the property herein sought to
be annexed that the City annex the following described property, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the area sought to be annexed
is contiguous to the City and is in need of the services which the City can offer
and the City has determined that such areas sought to be annexed will be substantlaily
benefited by annexation, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that all requirements of Sections
171.044 and 171.042, Florida Statutes, have been met.
SECTION 1:
Under the provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 171 and the General and Special
Laws of the State of Florida; that the City of Clermont, Florida, does hereby
annex to and make part of its corporate boundaries, the following described property
contiguous to the present City boundary, to -wit:
Tracts 8 and 9, and that part of Tracts 7 and 10
lying West of Highway No. 27, according to Lake
Highlands Plat of Section 32, Township 22 South,
Range 26 East, all in Lake County, Florida.
SECTION 2:
That the aforedescribed property shall be and hereby is made part and parcel
of the City of Clermont, Florida, and that said property and all residents of said
property shall be subject to all of the laws, ordinances and provisions pertaining
to the City of Clermont, Florida.
SECTION 3•
All property aforedescribed shall henceforth be subject to ad valorem taxation
by the City of Clermont, and any other general or special taxes or assessments.
SWANN, SWANN AND HADDOCK, P.A.
ATTORNEY5 AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW _ --
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ORLANDO. FLORIDA 02004
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THOMAS r. LANO January 25, 1980
PAUL r, nnYAN
SnIAN D. HILL
PATnICIA A. RETHWILL
JAMC5 O. WILLAnD
Mr. George D. Forbes
Clermont City Manager
P. 0. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
Re: Annexation and Re -Zoning of Property owned by
Richard R. Swann, Trustee
Dear Mr. Forbes:
This letter will serve as a reaffirmation of the January
11, 1980 Petition for Annexation of the Lake County property
described in the attached Schedule "A" into the city limits -
of Clermont. The original petition was filed pursuant to
F.S. §171.044 by my attorney, James G. Willard, on behalf of
the undersigned.
As stated in the original petition, I would request the
property be rezoned R-3 as soon as possible following the
annexation.
Ver tr y u s
ICHARD S , as Trustee
1'Y,IWIr. nNICr SWANK
RICHARO ROCKWE.LL 5WA1411
EDWARD CLLIS HADDOCK, 411,
THOMAS I. LAHO
RAUL I. ORYAH
DIIIAN D. HILL
PATRICIA A. RETHWILL
JAMES O. WILLARD
SWANN, SWANN AND HADDOCK, RA,
ATTORMICY3 APID COU1`I51'.0L0115 AT LAW
"Do COMITI.AHO 4TH9K1
O RLANDO, FLORIDA 02604
TrLr,HHour cool oa K•n uaD
January 11, 1900
Mr. George D. Forbes
Clermont City Manager
P. 0. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
Re: Annexation and Re -Zoning of property owned by
Richard R. Swann, Trustee
Dear Mr. Forbes:
Please regard this letter as a formal petition by Richard
R. Swann, Trustee, as owner of the Lake County property des-
cribed in the attached Schedule "A," for annexation -of-said
_
property into the city limits of Clermont. This petition is
made pursuant to Florida Statutes §171.044, Voluntary Annexation.
A survey and location map of the property are attached or your
information as Schedules ".
B" and "C," respectively.
As contemporaneously as possible with the annexation
process, Mr. Swann desires that the property be re -zoned R-3
as described in the City of Clermont Zoning Ordinance.
Please advise if any additional information is required
for either the annexation or re -zoning of this property.
Very truly yours,
SWANK, SWANK%&HADDOCK, P.A.
James G. Wiil/llard"/��
Attorneys for the Petitioner,
Richard R. Swann, Trustee
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City Council Memborn
From:
Mayor
Subject:
Pollution Control. Board Flouting
Onto:
Febr.unry 8, .1.980
The City of Clermont is on the Agenda of Lha Lake County Pollution
Control Boards Meeting that will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,
Pebruary 11, 1980. The meeting will. be held in Tavares on Lila
Fourth Floor of the Old Courthouse in Courtroom A.
I am calling a special workshop meeting of the City Council in
order to allow all of the Council Members to attend this meeting.
As you may be aware, the Pollution Control Board will be consider—
ing the City's proposal for the Marshland Disposal of treated effluent.
Since the outcome of this.meeting will have a substantial impact on
the City of Clermont, I am urging all Council Members to attend this
meeting. Attached is a copy of the Agenda.
Sincerely,
Claude E. Smoak, Jr.
Mayor
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cc: Press
Enclosures 2
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dp
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..Labe County V
TAVARE8, RI.O11IDA :12778
rtloN6i 004.743.0730 DR.PAIT1'At ENT OP POLLUTION CONTROL
a11NCOMi 347.17JU LAKR COUNTY COURTIIOUOII
9111 WIUIT MAIN aTI1RRT -
TED WICKS. Aeling Dlrrclnr ..
UUT COUM Y POLLUi'ION OCN'PILOL BOAM
MELTING NOTICE
The next Lake County Pollution Control Board Meeting has been
scheduled as follows:
TIME: 7:30 P. M.
DATE: February 11, 1980 (Monday)
LOCATION: Old Courthouse - fourth Floor
Courtroom A
The Agenda for the forthcoming meting is enclosed for your review.
if there are any questions regarding this Agenda, please contact the
Departmnt Office.
Ted Wicks, Acting Director
lb
O19TRICT ON[ OI9TRIR TWO DIM=THR[[ DIBTRIR TOUR ONTR=nV[
James It. Carson, Jr. C. A. "Le:" Deems Glenn Y. Middleton Thomas J. Windram Glenn C. 8urhans
LAKE COUNPy POLLVPION CONTROL BOARD
REGULAR MXJPl LY M =ING
February 11, 1980
AGENDA
I. MINUTM
II. TRAVEL
III. PIU•rrM Auv PUBLIC MUUNG
A. Chapter 1-3 and 1-6 (Rule Revisions)
IV. BOARD DISCUSSION
A. Varianoes
1. Ja-Mar Farm
2. City of Clemmnt
B. Reports
1.. Department Staff
V.-OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOUESS=
CITY OF C1..11:'RB9 ONT
P.O. BOX 210 • CLERMONT, FLORIDA a2711 • PHONE 004/334 4001
February 14, 1980
A. J. Kirby, P.E.
United Statue Environmental Protection Agency
Region IV, 345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Subject: Audit Report d E2cW7-04-144-80591
Final Audit of EPA Construction
Grant 0 C120222010
Clermont, Florida
Raft 4W-SA
Dear Mr. Kirby:
Thank you for your letter regarding the final audit of the above pro-
ject.
While the City of Clermont still disagrees with your Audit Division's
recommendations on this matter, the City Council of the City of
Clermont, at their Febraury 12th, 1980 meeting, consented to a pay-
ment of $2,882 to your Agency to close this project.
Thank you for your cooperation, and a payment will follow this letter
within a few weeks.
Sincerely,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
GDF:pm
cc: Finance Officer
Memo to:
From:
Subject:
DnLe:
Clermont City Council
George D. Forbes - City Manager
Pinn.l. EPA Audit of Treatment Plant
Pcbruar.y 8, 1.980
I have received a Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency regard-
ing ti:e $2,882 they believe that we owe them for the construction of the
Waste Treatment Plant.
An you may recall, when the Waste Treatment- Plant was constructed, the
perculation ponds (now referred to as the polishing ponds) did not -
operate properly. For this reason the City obtained $50,000 in dam-
ages from tl:e Engineers, Atichael-Stiggins, Inc.
The City's position on this matter is that the $50,000 received from i
Michael Stiggins is for future expenses that the City of Clermont has been
and will be forced to pay as a result of this work. The release the City
gave to the Engineers also reflects this fact.
However, the EPA Auditors have maintained that the damages we recovered -i
from the consultant must be treated in the same manner as though liquidated -j
damages had been recovered from the Construction Contractor.
We have been arguing this point with EPA for several years, and I am
convinced that their Environmental Engineer, Mr. Kirby has done every-
thing possible to convince EPA of our views.
I would recommend that the bill of $2,882 be paid. This would close this
matter with them and insure the City's eligibility for future grant projects.
Respectfully,
George D.lForbes, City Manager
GDF:pm
Enclosure
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if UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL- PROTECTION AGENCY
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REF: 4W-SA
Mr. George D. Forbes
City Manager
City of Clermont
Post Office Sox 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
RE: Audit Report #E2cW7-04-144-80591
Final Audit of EPA Construction Grant #C120222010
Clermont, Florida
Dear Mr. Forbes:
We have completed a review of the above referenced project for period
March 1966 to June 26, 1979, the date of your last letter.
The City certainly should be complimented for completing this work in
spite of the numerous problems and adversities encountered along the way.
Your position is clearly understood. If this reviewer were in your posi-
tion, the same arguments and reasoning would have been presented on behalf
of your City. However, EPA Audit Division contends the damages you re-
covered from your consultant must be treated in the same manner as though
you had recovered liquidated damages from your construction contractor.
This is strictly a Regulation interpretation, which we have no defense to
override. The above is true regardless of how you used the funds recovered.
If you decide to reimburse EPA, as previously requested, make the check in
the amount of $2,882.00 payable to U. S. Environmental Protection Agency,
and sent it to the Florida State Section at this address.
Sincerely yours,
A. *JKir`byEi1. E.
Environmental Engineer
TO: City Council
1'R011: City Manager
SUBJECT: Weekly Memo
DATE: February 15, 19110
PUBLIC WORKS. The Ilallfield at the lliddle School hull been completed
with the exception of netting up the bnsea. Wu are also advortining for bldo
for the construction of a Tenpin Court at thin location.
Two City garbage trunks are still not operating and we will not have
it second truck 'tit sometime next week. The two crown are doing the best they
can,operating with only one truck. The crown were on schedule until Friday,
and they have fallen behind on Friday's schedule. We will have the men pick
up the garbage on Saturday to make up the lost time if Possible' Bob
Smythe
and the sanitation workers are to be commended for keeping bhe garbage
col-
lection going as well ax they have under difficult circumstances.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT'. The Utility Department has increased the use of
odophos in the Sewer System by 40 gallons per day. We will cnntinue to exper-
iment with this chemical to reduce phosphorus.
The Layne Atlantic Company inspected the Grand Highway Well and
found that the condition is nut yet critical. Ilowever, we hove ordered replace-
ment parts for the pump Motor, and replacement bearings will be installed as soon...
as possible. It will take about $800 and take 8 hours to repair tine pump motor.
This will men', that part of the West side of the City may run out of water, so
we will place ads in the paper before the work begins to inform residents of
tl:e problem.
ISUILDING DEPARTMENT.
As you may recall, six months ago, Mr. Neal Dauphin moved a house
into Clermont from the Bay Lake Area. The Building Code Board of Appeals
approved of [ilia move, as long as $6,000 was kept in escrow by the City until
the house was rebuilt. The Building Code Board of Appeals gave Mr. Dauphin
six months to complete this project, after which time the $6,000 was to revert
to the City to tear down the hnme. While I must admit we had some doubts nbout
this home, it has worked out well and a Certificate of Occupancy for the house
was issued on February 14, 1980. The home looks very nice and is located at
L90 Seminole Street.
The llini Warehouse by Dan Judy across from the Library also has been
well constructed. I believe the conditions placed on this development by the
City Council insured that this building is an asset to our community.
POLTCE DIiPARTMENT, We have informed our Police Officers to increase
traffic enforcement on Highway 50. During the past week, several traffic cita-
tions have been Issued and we are keeping a close watch on the highway.
RESORT TAX. Attached is a schedule of Public Hearings to be held by
the Resort Tax Committee of Lake County. At this time there is no County plan
to use this money, and the major thrust of tice hearing would be uses and the
desirability of such a tax in lake County..
Page 2
Iuhjacti Weakly Memo
Dnto: February 15, 1960
UPPER PALATLA"1A 5TUllY. Enclosed is tl:e February Progress Report
of tl:e Upper PalatlaItI Study. A9 you may recall, the purpaae of thin study
in to insure that the venter quality, quantity and flow of watern into Lake
County from the Palatlakaha River is not hindered.
COMPREIIENSIVE PLANNLNC GRANT. We have received notification from
the State Department of Community Affuira that the City has been awarded a
grant In the amount of 96,228 for implementing our Comprehonsive Plan. As
we discussed, our idea was to use these grant funds for the sewer studies
presently being conducted by the City Engineer. We have approximately 30
days to submit to the Department of Community Affairs a contract and scope
of services for the project. I will prepare the necessary documents and
present this project to the City Council for approval an noon as possible.
MARSH STUDY. Enclosed is a letter from Dennis Thomas regarding his
position on the Marshland application of the City's treated effluent.
Respectfully.
George D. Forbes
.City Manager
GDF:pm -
Enclosures
0
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The "Committae to Review Resort Tax to take. County" will hold
hearings to recalvu Public input au to the douirdhility and
nand of the T.mri.ut uuvelopmont Tax in take County, Florida.
'Pile meatingu will consider the following t0Picut
1. Establishing the Tourist Devolopment Council;
2. Placing the queution of the tax on the ballot;
3. Plaus to use the funds; and
4. Any other matter relative to the resort tax.
PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND PLACES:
1. Tavares - 7.30 P.M. Thursday, February 21, 1980
Board of County Commissioners !tearing Room - 5th floor
of the take County Courthouse, Tavares, Fla.
2. Leesburg - 7:30 P.M. Thursday, February 28, 1980
1st Federal Savings 6 Loan Assn.'s Courtesy ;room,
800 Wast Nurth Boulevard, Leesburg, Fla.
3. Clermont - 7:30 P.M. Thursday, March 6, 19B0
City Council Chambers, located in the Police Station
882 West DeSoto Street, Clermont, Fla.
FOR F'URTHLR INFORMATION CONTACT T11E LAKE: CVONTY PLANNING DEPT.
315 West Main Street, Tavares ,Florida 3277E - 90,1/343-9632.
UPPER PALATLAKAHA BASIN COMPREHENSIVE WATER STUDY
VILL DAVIS, PruJrct Coor•clinnlor Lake County Court I ow-
J15 West Maln titre•,'
Tavares, Florldn 3277'
(904) 343 17'1'
PROGRESS REPORT
PREPARED BY
PROJECT COORDINATOR, WILL DAVIS
IfBRUARY 0, 1900
i
q P,110 1
Rain rR.I nti ty-
From information supplied by Jeff Barnes of the Citrus Agricultural
Research Station at Lake Alfred, I have contacted by letter, Mr, John
Houston of Waverly Groves, Inc. who is purported to have extensive
daily rainfall measurement throughout the area lying north of Lake
Lowery to the Lake County Line. At the present time, I am awaiting a
reply.
Rain Quality
The construction of two (2) bulk rain collectors has been completed with
one having already been installed at the W. II. Dailey residence just
sou Niest of Lake Louisa.
The purpose of these collectors is to obtain accurate qualitative data
on the concentrations of nutrients contained in wet and dry fallout.
The major constituents to be measured will include ammonia nitrogen,
nitrate nitrogen, organic nitrogen and total phosphates.
It is already felt that atmospheric nutrients represent a significant
PROGRESS PCPORT - FEBRUARY 8, 1980 - PAGE TIt0
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fractional amount of the overall nutrient budget for some lakes, but
the impact occurring to lake systems is not completely known and depen-
dent upon the size of the watershed. With such a massive watershed
encompassed within the eighty-seven (87) square miles of the Upper Palat-
lakaha River Basin, it is hoped that through these bulk rain collectors, a
reliable determination of nutrient concentrations will give a detailed
insight to what extent rainfall contributes to the lake systems nutrient
loading.
P. 0. Brezonic, Professor of the Environmental Engineering Sciences
Department at the University of Florida, has published a paper on
atmospheric precipitation which has greatly enhanced data collection and
prediction of expected nutrient levels.
Surface Water uality and uantitx
No major contrasts have occurred from January's water quality results
compared with previous months data, but a decline in surface water flow
has been observed.
Subsurface Water Quality and uantit
Before the Comprehensive Water Study was initiated, Lake County Pollution
Control and the City of Clermont were performing preliminary investiga-
tions in 1978 and early 1979 on subsurface water flow in Clermont area
citrus groves. These investigations focused on soil structure and water
flour characteristics within the soil profile. The data that was collected
PROhRESS REPORT - FEDRUARY 8, 19RO . PAGE TITRE[ ........................
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and analyzed indicated that the clay layer existed under most citrus
groves actually acts as a confining stratum. This clay layer provides
an impermeable boundary to vertical water flow. Due to this imper-
meable boundary and the downward slope which exists, most all water cominq
in contact with the clay surface can travel down the slope which consol-
idates in the nearest marsh, sinkhole or open body of water.
Durinq the past month, special emphasis has been placed upon attercptinq
to determine the approximate soil Permeabiiity at vertical intervals
startinq from the surface and travelling well into the clay.
This investigation has not been completed, but preliminary work seems to
indicate that less than one -hundredth of an inch of water per day is taken
up by the clay in terms of vertical flow. This one -hundredth of an inch
a day can only exist when there is free water above the clay surface.
Most citrus groves have a measurable amount of slope occurring, but
because of the clay, free water will not occur.
At the present time, water quality results are being obtained on this
water flow across the clay due to effective amounts of rainfall.
These results will give us an idea as to the quality and quantity of
subsurface runoff.
Future Plans
More extensive investigations on subsurface water quality and quantity
inary work is completed.
will be conducted after a study of the prelim
TO: Mayor of Clermont
City Council Members
Community Leaders
Press
FROM: Dennis K. Thomas, Councilman
SUBJECT: Marshland Application Concept
DATE: February 14, 1980
This letter is to inform you that I am against using the Marshland
Application for disposal of the City's treated effluent.
After much research and reading of various reports and documents,
It is my belief that the Marshland Application would be a very big
mistake for the City of Clermont to undertake. I believe the report
was needed in order to see if the concept would work and I commend
Dr. John Zoltek and his staff for their time and efforts. But now
it is time to move forward to another alternative, such as the Land -
spreading Method. Much too much money has already been spent on the
Marshland Application study, its my belief that this method is not good
for the future of our beautiful city. Saving a dollara month today for
possible strongly thudmuswater dorything wecan tostop teveomorrow is sol tnnthis Marshland
se. I feel ry
ronglyatwe
Application concept today. Time and money is awasting.
Concerns that I have with the Marshland Application Method are as
follows:
1. For this method to work successfully, the area where the effluent is
to be applied must be impounded. Based upon the recommended application
rates specified, an excess of 100 acres of Palatlakaha marsh would
need to be diked and isolated. It has been stated that this would cause
ecological changes inside the marsh. This would, of course, result in
a negative impact which we can't afford. We must preserve our environ-
ment now for good water later.
2. On the discussion of the uptake of phosphorous through the peat,
it is Dr. Zoltek's personal belief that it would be effective up to
15 years with a spray of 1-1/2" per week. Where does that leave us in
15 years? We don't need a short term solution. We must plan now for
the long term effects in the best interest of the taxpayer's dollar.
3. Dr. Zoltek advised that in his professional judgment there would
be a 90 to 95 percent chance of it working successfully, the only
hesitation being in case he had over -looked something in the research.
You must realize we are talking about water, something that once it
goes bad we can not replace. It is not something we can take a gamble
on. Five to ten percent mistake margin is not good odds on this valuable
mineral which is non -replaceable.
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4. The long range impact is impossible to predict. I don't believe the
people of Clermont would want or can afford to let an experiment take
place on our water. Let's not bee guinea pia fojjmebody else—
nor play games with our future generation's resources. There
will be no winners in the long run, only losers.
I hope that you will join me in opposing this Marshland Application
Method today. We can not take a chance on polluting our environment.
Please join mie in working for the betterment of Clermont today and
tomorrow.
'rnR 19110 CI?NSIIS
WIIA_I'_' T MEANS TO YOU
Most of till have, at one time or nnot.her, connp.lnined about Lilo l.nafficl.ency
or the Federal Government, but now'n your chnnuo Co help ssve your tax dollars.
Every how+ehold In the United Staten will racetvu it Census Quostionnaira In
the mill. on 1111reh 28, 19110. About: 90� of Lila householdH will, be nskcd to mail
bnck their c•omplotud questionnnl.res. 'I'hc rmnaining 10Z , primarily Lboae in
npnraely settled ar.enn, wl.IL be instructed to keep their completed question-
naLren untLl. the coattail talcora plek thorn up,
person:, t.h+lt fn.11 to cooperate by not mailing back the completed questionnaire
will. force the raasua takers to visa them purnonnlly to obtain the required
Information. This means that every lI of the population Clint cooperates by
mailing cneh questionnaire will save the taxpayers about $2 million in follow -
tip costs.
Now, you might be nulling yourself, "Why do we, need a eenaifa anyway?" 'rhat's a
good question. The constitutional purpose of the Census is to provide for
a fair apportionment of seats among states, in the Ilouse of Representatives.
But today, the Census means much more than that. It is also used to:
1. American business firms rely on Census statistics when
selecting new sites, evaluating products, and for - - --'`
developing market strategies.
2. The Census provides :Information about our nation, such as our
citizen's age, sex, education, etc., so we can make better
decisions of national and local importance.
3. It is used to guide the distribution of federal funds to
states and cities.
We need your help. Complete your Census forms and help save your tax dollars.
By the way, every person's answers to the Census are confidential. Only Census
Bureau employees, sworn to secrecy, may see individual Census answers.
.ACTING AS THE CITY OF CLERMONT'S CENSUS "COMPLETE COUNT Co[NITTEE",
THE PLANNING A14D 2.0111^I17- COMMISSION URGES YOU TO COOPERATE WITH THE
CENSUS.
P.O. BOX 285 CLERMONT FLORIDA 32711
Febauany 1, 17,70
llorwruib le. Mernbrn j Gi Ctr. CouncU
Ci tm. o4 Clowmat
clo Ceon7e Foaba4,,CU'I. Manan.an
C•leamorr i:, F.LoaLcla 3:1711
gentlemen: 1;
Rccen, tGj. a dnza U 7iwup attended a 4.ta7.e pee4entat(wn at
"Once llpon a Stage" Ln. 02landv. A.t .t'Uj prltfmwzance .the
management announced :that .they. weAa .in .the Pwran,J of
aemocle.Ging. the theataa and .the jeatn being, wed weae .to be
o f feaed foa ja c. They. neaued.ted any. .int-eAeAted pan Ue4 to .Leave
.theta name and addaenn. T %z,iA we dial.
On 'januaAy, 28.th 9 aec.Leved a caU faom Pk. Rouine. Ile
dcaLd . Im chaLnn wcae to be jo.Ld at pub.Uc auetlon but he i
caUed .to 4ee iL we weae inteAe4ted in Guy.inp. Uce cJcai"
Gefone .thely weae of- endd .to .the pub,U.c. I'
the char an.e o� tJxe "�tacJt" tJpc w tic cuAh.ioned deat:� and
Gaclm. They an.e of- a wonhabJc ,ye.Uow nw,taamt. The co4.t
quoted wan $15.00 each. Thme aae appw,ua mtety. 150 offeacd
fwa 4ate.
We fee) 4eatirz7. com,'.oat fna. a.0 �`nctlDnn at jenh"zA Audi tvaium
N'
coccCl be gaeatty .fmpnoved by. .the puacha4c Of clwLn of_ .thU
,type. (Ve oae zeque jtLrz a .the City. CaaneLt :to fiend a aepaenentatLve S
.to "Once Upon a Stage" .to ijldpect the c/wi n and be autlwaL5ed �
.to puachane -lome oa a,U 04 the offeacng.. s'
Thank y.ou fDa y.oua conn.LdenatLon.
Yowrn .taut/,
or
ALfaedf l a l rU.Ucox, vice aae�ldent
So Lake Plaijenn
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CITY OF CL.ERMONT
P.O. BOX 219 CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/304-4001
February 4, 1980
To: City Manager and Members of City Council
From: City Clerk
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit this as notice of my resignation
from the position of City Clerk as of February 15th.
I have enjoyed a long and good association with the
City, and will bow out with those memories.
Sincerely,
Dolores W. Carroll
Memo to: CLLy Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Waste Treatment Plant
Date: February A, 1980
The City Engineer has recommended that we submit an application to the State
Department of Environmen till Regulation (DER) to dike a small portion of our
existing polishing ponds (sec attached map). This dike is needed to increase the
rentention time of treated effluent in the pond and thereby improve our
removal of pollutants. The dike will enclose about 1.6 acres of marsh. Such
n dike was included but never completed on the original construction plans
for thle polishing ponds, and the construction cost for the dike will be
approximately $2,500.
We have prepared an application to DER for this project. The application
requires a copy of the minutes of the meeting showing local approval of this
project.
If the City Council wishes us to proceed with this application, a motion must
be passed authorizing this application and for the City Engineer to-betHe"
City's official agent in this matter.
y
Sincerely,
r
George DC/Forbes — City Manager
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Enclosures
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INFORMATION r 'ED ON AFFIDAVIT or OWN. 'IIP OR CONTROL
1, Thn affidavit of ownership or control should be signed by at toast one owner of the property, lox-
see, or omemont holder.
2. If subdivided, the property should be described by lot number, block number (if any), name of
subdivision, and plat book number and page whore recorded.
3. If unplattod, the property should be described by section, township, and range, and subdivision
of section.
4. If the description is based on courses and distances not following the plane coordinates, the point
of beginning should be identified.
Please contact this adico should cbuification or further Instructions be necessary.
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION:
I hereby certify that I am the (check one):
record owner
lessee
record ease-
meat holder
applicant to record owner for
easement
of the below described property situated in �Ak2. County,
Florida; and that said property is all the property that is contiguous to and landward of the area
in which the work proposed in the permit application is to be conducted. Furthermore, I certify
that as record owner, lessee, or record easement holder I have or will have prior to undertaking
the work all necessary approvals or permission from all other persons with a legal interest in
said property to conduct the work proposed in the permit application.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The North 900 feet of Government Lot Seven (7), of Section Twenty—three (23),
Township Twenty —Two (22), South, Range Twenty—five (25) East. AND ALSO
All of Block 141 of Johnson's Replat of certain Blocks in the Town of Clermont,
according to Plat thereof filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Lake County, Florida, 29 March 1926, and recorded in Plat Book 8, page 71.
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A Primer on Florida's
Government in the Sunshine
Law
Ramada Inn, Ocala
March 9, 1977
Sponsored by
Gordon G. Oldham, Jr.
State Attorney,
Fifth Circuit
Materials and lecture by
Louis A. Tally,
Assistant State Attorney
Supervisor, Civil Division,
Fifth Circuit
SECTION 20G.011
FLORIDA STATUTES - 1975
"GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE"
Public meetings and records; public inspection, penalties.
(1) All meetings of any board or commission of any state
agency or authority or of any agency or authority of j
any county, municipal corporation or any political
subdivision, except as otherwise provided in the {
Constitution, at which official acts are to be taken
are declared to be public meetings open to the public
at all times, and no resolution, rule, regulation, or
ti l
formal action shall be considered binding except as
taken or made at such meeting. I�
(2) The minutes of a meeting of any such board or commis-
sion of any such state agency or authority shall be
promptly recorded and such records shall be open tc J,'
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public inspection. The circuit courts of this state
shall have jurisdiction to issue injunctions to enforce
the purposes of this section upon application by any
citizen of this state.
(3) Any person who is a member of a board or commission
or of any state agency or authority of any county,
municipal corporation or any political subdivision
who violates the provisions of this section by attend-
ing a meeting not held in accordance with the pro-
visions hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second
degree, punishable as provided in s.775.082 or
s. 775.083. 4`
WHAT IS THE "GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE LAW"?
In 1967, the Florida Legislature panned Florida Law
67-356, popularly known as the "Government in the Sunshine
Law', which has since been codified an 9260.011, Florida
Statutes (1975). The law basically provides that all meetings
of governmental bodies shall be open to the public and that
minutes thereof shall be recorded and open to public inspection.
By way of enforcement, the law provides that actions taken at
closed meetings are not binding, citizens may sue to enjoin
violations of the act and violations are subject to criminal
penalty (2nd degree misdemanor).
The law became effective in July, 1967. There have
been no amendments to the act other than a slight change in
1971 to bring the criminal penalty section into conformity
with the new law establishing degrees of felonies and
misdemeanors.
WHAT PUBLIC BODIES FALL UNDER THE LAW?
The language of the statute covers any board
or commission of any state agency or authority or of any - -----
agency or authority of any county, municipal corporation
or any political subdivision. . This language is
extremely broad, for example, all taxing districts are
covered since they are "political subdivisions" under
51.01 (9), Florida Statutes, (1975).
It was long thought that purely advisory committees
of local government were not under the law. However, in
the 1974 case of Town of Palm Beach vs Gradison (296 So.
2d, 473) the Supreme Court extended its interpretation of
the Law to include virtually every group or body established
by governmental authority, regardless of the informality or
lack of power to act attributable to such a group.
It does appear that a body must be, in some way, an
arm of government to come under the Law. For example, a
non-profit organization --even though receiving public
monies --is not thought to be under the Law. Note, however,
that if two or more members of a Sunshine -regulated agency
were to serve on the board of a non -regulated agency in
their official capacities their presence may subject a
meeting of the non -regulated agency to Sunshine.
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WHAT IS A "MELTING"?
The Law provides that "All meetingn . . . at which
official acts are to be taken are declared to be pub.lLc
meetings ." The courts have interpreted this to
mean a "public meeting" occurs any time.two or o )
members of Sunshine agency meet to discuss or consider/
public business that may foreseeably come before their
agency.
WHAT IF I UNEXPECTEDLY MEET A FELLOW BOARD MEMBER ON THE
STREET?
Although the courts have not yet directly addressed
this question, the Attorney General's office has issued
several well -reasoned opinions that so-called "chance
encounters" are not within the notice requirements of the
Law but must be open if public business is discussed.
These opinions recognize the frequency with which in-
formed, unscheduled discussions occur among public officials
and the desirability of this interchange. To give notice
of such "meetings" would be impossible. However, officials
are cautioned that these informal discussions of public
business must be open to press and public --not behind
closed doors. Further, if a "chance encounter" is 1� anned
in order to avoid the protections of the Law, it is
illegal.
ARE PUBLIC OFFICIALS SUBJECT TO THE LAW LETWEEN THE TIME
THEY ARE ELECTED ( OR APPOINTED) AND THE DAY THEY ACTUALLY
TAKE OFFICE?
Yes. Officials -elect are subject to the same require-
ments as those who have already taken office. Hough v.
Steinbridge, 278 So.2d 288 (3rd DCA 1973).
MAY OFFICIALS CONDUCT "ON -SITE FACT FINDING" INSPECTIONS,
WHERE THE PUBLIC CANNOT REASONABLY ATTEND, WITHOUT VIOLATING
THE LAW?
Yes. If it is reasonably necessary for members of a
regulated board to travel some distance to obtain infor-
mation or to conduct an on -site inspection of some product
or facility they may do so without violating the law
even though it may not be feasible for the inspection to
be "open to the public -" However, every effort should be
made to notify the public of the meeting and to permit- as
many press representatives as may be possible to attend.
Also, no deliberation should take place at this meeting --
only the required factual inquiries. In this regard, see
Biqelow v. Howzc 291 So 2d 645 (2nd DCA 1974)
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MUST TWO OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE SAME AGENCY BE PRESENT FOR
AN UNLAWFUL MEETING TO OCCUR?
The court cases appear to say yes. However, the Attorney
General has issued several recent opinions holding that
meetings involving only one member of an agency may fall
within the statute if that member is empowered to represent
his agency at the meeting. The reasoning is that an
agency may not do by delegation what it could not do direct-
ly itself, i.e., attend such a meeting outside of the
sunshine.
\ There have been similar opinions that, for example,
ld city manager may not meet in private
wit),indiiness if vidual
purpose
commissioners on a matter of public
is to circulate and advise the commissioners of each other's
opinions and thoughts on the subject. But these are
questions much in debate and court decisions are anticipated.
CAN WRITTEN DOCUMENTS BE CIRCULATED WITHOUT VIOLATION OF THE
ACT?
Although officials should be aware of the applica-
bility of Florida's Public Records Act (Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes, 1975) on this matter, it has been generally
held that the circulation and consideration of documents is
not a "meeting" under the law. However, as in the answer
to the last question, there have been recent Attorney
General's opinions which appear to say that you cannot use
documents to procure non-public consideration of a matter
that would ordinarilly have been considered in a meeting
required to be open. It may be that the placing of such
documents into the public record may avoid any sunshine
problems. However, this is another area that needs legis-
lative or judicial clarification.
WHAT CONSTITUTES "OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES"?
Every reasonable effort must be made to ensure that
those members of the press and general public that wish
to hear and see such meetings may do so without hindrance.
One important factor is the physical surroundings. The
meeting location should be of sufficient size and so located
as not to discourage attendance by the public. Further,
the arrangement of the facilities should enable all
persons to clearly hear the proceedings.
I
Another important requirement is that the persons in
attendance should be able to understand what is happening.
For example, the use of secret ballots, code numbers or
ficitious names which conceal facts from those in attend-
ance is prohibited.
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Porhapa the most important• ingrediant of "openness"
pis that• of reasonable notice. Although there is no
specific language in the statute requiring notice, the
courts have made it• clear that open meetings are of: little
or no value to the citizenry unless all reasonable steps
are taken to ensure that all interested persons are made
aware of such meetings sufficiently in advance thereof to
plan attendance.
WHAT IS "REASONABLE NOTICE"?
In many cases, there are statutes, which dictate the
manner and timing of notice with respect to specific
agencies and with respect to specific matters, e.g.,
municipal ordinances. Where such statutes exist they must
be strictly complied with.
In cases where there are no controlling statutes,
the "reasonableness" of the notice required to be given
will differ with each case. Generally speaking, the
local press should be notified of all meetings in writing
or, if time does not so permit, by telephone, and the public
should be notified by the conspicuous posting of notice.
Obviously, those notices should be given as early as possible.
MUST ALL SUNSHINE AGENCIES KEEP MINUTES AND, IF SO, IN WHAT
MANNER?
The language of the statute requires that minutes be
kept of all meetings falling under the law --which minutes
must be recorded and open to public inspection. Although
some agencies require court reporters to prepare verbation
transcripts of their meetings, the majority of boards and
commissions tape record their meetings and have summarized
minutes prepared from the tapes and placed in the public
record.
As a minimum, all sunshine agencies should take
written minutes of their meetings that show all official
actions taken and the vote of each member on all matters
in which a vote is taken. These minutes should be placed
into the public record at the earliest possible moment.
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO COMMIT A CRIME UNDER THE SUNSHINE
LAW EVEN THOUGH I REASONABLY BELIEVED AT THE TIME THAT MY
ACTIONS WERE LAWFUL?
No. Tile courts have ruled that violations of the act
must be intentional in order to constitute criminal con-
duct. However, the unlawful conduct may be enjoined and
may void actions taken at a closed meeting even though
not criminal.
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IS THERE; ANY WAY TO "SAVE" FORMAL ACTIONS WHICH MAY BE;
VOIDABLE AS HAVING SEEN TAKEN IN CLOSED MEETINGS?
Yes. The courts have ruled that such actions can be
legitimized if they are reconsidered and tile closed
"in
the sunshine." However, participants
meeting may be liable in criminal. prosecutions.
ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE LAII?
Only one exception to the Law has been approved by
the Supreme Court- All other arguments have been turned
down. Thu court has ruled, for example, that there is
no attorney --client priviledge and there is no exemption
for "quasi- iudicial" proceedings.
The only exception to date came in the 1972 case of
Bassett V. Braddock, 262 So 2d 425, which held that to
apply the Sunsh ne Law to UAbor negotiations/would conflict
with the constitutional guarantee o coflective bargaining
for public employees. The court ruled that the school
board could meet with and instruct its negotiators, and
the negotiators could meet with teacher's representatives,
in closed meetings.
As a result of the Bassett case, the legislature in
1974 passed § 447.605, Florida Statutes (1975) which
provides that:
(1) All discussions between the chief
executive officer of the public em-
ployer and the legislative body of
the public employer relative to
collective bargaining shall be ex-
empt from 5286.022, Florida Statutes.
(2) The collective bargaining ne-
gotiations between a chief ex-
ecutive officer and a bargaining
agent shall not be exempt from
§286.011, Florida Statutes.
Note: An effort is being made to challenge the
constitutionality of 9447.605 and to ask the Supreme
Court to reconsider its decision in Bassett.
HOW CAN AGENCIES OBTAIN ADVICE AS TO WHETHER PARTICULAR
CIRCUMSTANCES FALL WITHIN THE ACT?
If the question is one not previously ruled upon
by the courts or the Attorney General's office, it may
be appropriate to request, an Attorney General's opinion.
The assistance of staff counsel should be used in
drafting the request for opinion.
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I
it may aluo be poauible to obtain a Doclarntory
Judgemont ruling on your question from a circuit• court.
however, the availability of this tool is under attack
in the Supreme Court at this time.
If the question is one on which there is reasonably
clear law, either cases or AG opinions, and if a
written request for opinion is made, the Office of the
State Attorney will provide any inquiring agency within
the fifth Circuit information. however, we prefer that
agencies use their staff: counsel whenever possible and
we cannot respond to individual inquiries. Such
inquiries should be addressed to:
Office of the State Attorney
Attention: Civil Division
P.O.Dox 147
Leesburg, P1 32748
Please note that the office will be moving to the
new Lake County Courthouse in Tavares within approx-
imately ninety days.
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R! EASE PRINT OR TYPE
11 �<
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF AD1 ,iNT �—
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLURIDA// / APPLICANT L ll) 1/n IlP)c _I_ iL�CJ
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ADDRESS:
Gentlemen:
Having posted the necessary $25.00 appeal fee with the City Clerk, I hereby make
application to your Board for relief from a decision of the Building Official of the City
of Clermont, whereby I was refused permission to:
Repair ( ), Add to ( ), Alter ( ), Construct (x ), Move and Place ( ), a (sign) building
G�on lot/s ZoT � ��/EdsT ��i. ZoT I//o Block
Subdivision �'� 1 Bln;,<; Address 1/y�/ A)ATReS6 q77 Zone
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Section of Code � 6, - 3 .�l 09 in the City of Clermont, Florida.
The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a
building permit is: }'
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- - My appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a i
hardship on me for
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rfollowing reasons, or reasons: /J {
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Sev�n�(7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor-
mation are attached hereto, on paper size Blq" x 14" minimum size.
I submit that I qualify for this variance because I have an exceptional and unique
hardship on my particular parcel of land that is not shared by property owners in my area.
A strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives me of the reasonable use of my land
and the granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the area.
I have been notified that this Variance Application must be filed with the City Clerk
no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, two (2) weeks prior to the Council meeting at which time
Variance will be considered. I also understand that when any.variance is granted, construction
of the strucxure must' be completed within one year from date of grant.
Date: d
Very truly yours,
5/17/77
LEGAL NOTICE,
Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby given that
the City Council of the City of Clermont, sitting
na is Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing
in the Council Chambers located on the corner of
West Avenue and DeSoto Street on Tuesday, February
26, 1980 at approximately 7:30 p.m. to consider the
following:
A request by Mr. and Mrn. Lloyd 11. Bolick for a
Variance to Article VII-Suction 26-32-a (RESTRICTIONS
ON ERECTION OF FENCES AND HEDGES) of the Zoning Ordl-�
nance In order to construct a fence on their property
described na:
Lot 8 and rest half of Lot 10
City Block 49 ��� t
(444 Montrose Street)
In excess of the allowable height of. four fe t'"to the `
front lot line.
All interested parties will be given an opport nity,to
express their views on the matter: �}
George`D. Forbes ✓
City, Managerl� ` +j
February 21, 1980,
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PROPERTY OWNEIwOTIFIRD FOR BOLIEK VARIANCE It. iST
John B. Schafer
Stuart G. Cnmpbell
415 Mineola Avenue
457 Minneole Avenue
Clermont
Clermont
Glenn C. Riggle
Donald E. Rowe
622 Fourth Street
P. 0. Box 525
Clermont
Clermont
George 11ovis 6
Billy M. Middlebrooks
Leonard It. Baird, Jr.
632 Wellesley Drive
P. 0. Box 848
Iiouston, Texas 77024
Clermont
Rachel B. Stalnaker
Roy L. Grose
403 Montrose
428 Montrose
Clermont
Clermont
C. W. Brooks
Clyde E. Flowers
429 Montrose
P. 0. Box 913
Clermont
Clermont
First Baptist Church of
Ira R. Ayers
Clermont, Inc.
435 Minneola Avenue
498 Montrose
Clermont
Clermont
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. BOX 219•CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 PHONE 904/304-4001
February 14, 1980
Mr. Lloyd H. Bolick
444 Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 32711
Dear Mr. Bolick:
This letter is to inform you that the City Council of
the City of Clermont, at their regular meeting held
February 12, 1980, denied your request for a varience
to construct a fence 6' in height in the front yard
of your property.
Mr. Bolick, I appreciate your concern for your property.
However, I trust you can understand the City's respon-
sibility to the character of residential neighborhoods.
Thank you for your cooperation, and if you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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cc: Harvey Nagel
LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby given that
the City Council of the City of Clermont, sitting
as a Board of Adjustmont, will hold a Public Hearing
in the Council Chambers located on the corner_of
Wost Avenue and DcSoto Street on Tuesday,Crebruary`)
C2D 1980 at approximately 7:30 P.M. to considdi-the
following:
A request by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Boliek for a
Variance to Article VII-Section 26-32-a (RESTRICTIONS
ON ERECTION OF FENCES AND HEDGES) of the Zoning Ordi-
nance in order to construct a fence on their property
described as:
Lot 8 and East half of Lot 10
City Block 49
(444 Montrose Street)
in excess of the allowable height of four feet to the
front lot line -
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to
express their views on the matter.
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
City of Clermont, Florida
February 7, 1980
REQUEST FOR VARFANCE
'JANUARY 28 19130
OWNER:
Lloyd 11. and Nina D.
Bolick
APPLICANT:
name
PROPERTY;
Lot B and Rant 1/2 of Lot 10, City Block 49
LOCATION:
444 Want• Montrose Street
ZONING:
112
REQUEST:
A fence height of G'
in the front yard.
COMMENTS:
The Zoning Ordinance
only allows fences up to 4'
in height in the front yard. fences are allowed
up
to G' in height from
the front building line to
the
rear property line.
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George D. Forbes - City
Manager
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Cl-r Y OF CLERMONY
P.O, BOX 219 • CLEHMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE D04/394 4081 i`..
January 29, 1980
RE: LOT 8, EAST 1/2 OF LOT 10, BLOCK 49, CITY BLOCKS
(444 WEST MONTROSE STREET)
Dear
As an abutting and/or adjacent property owner within 150'
of the above iwntioned property, you will please be advised
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of the attached described request for Variance that xhall
be considered by the Clermont City IAnIc'LI, sitting as a
Board of Adjustment, on 'Tuesday, February 12, 1980 at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
All such requests are considered in Public Hearing, and you
are invited to be present to express your views on the matter.
Sincerely,
Q"-
DOLORES W. CARROLL
City Clerk
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January 28, 1980
To Whom It• May Concern;
Large 1<-9 Protective dog must be contained without
failure. Sidewalk by front property line requires
higher fence to prevent- any possibility of any
person reaching over into the yard or gaining access
to the yard by jumping a standard 4' fence.
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TO THE ZONING BOARD OF AL �IENT - !
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA
APPLICANT
NAME•: 1,1oyd IL h Nina D, BoUvk
ADDRESS: 444 Moneroae Street
Gentlemen:
Having posted the necessary $25.00 appeal fee with the City Clerk, I hereby make
application to your Board for relief from a decision of the Building Official of the City
of Clermont, whereby I was refused permission to:
Repair ( ), Add to ( ), Alter ( ), Construct (xx), Move and Place ( ), a (sign) building
on lot/S ],at 8 and East 1/2 of Lot 10 , Block 49
Subdivision city Blocks Address 444 west Montrose Street ,Zone R2
Section of Code 26-32-a in the City of Clermont, Florida.
The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a
building permit is:
G' fence permitted to front building line, 4' to property line.
My appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a- --
hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons:
Reason and drawing attached.
Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor-
mation are attached hereto, on paper size 81s" x 14" minimum size.
I submit that I qualify for this variance because I have an exceptional and unique
hardship on my particular parcel of land that is not shared by property owners in my area.
A strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives me of the reasonable use of my land
and the granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the area.
I have been notified that this Variance Application must be filed with the City Clerk
no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, two (2) weeks prior to the.Council meeting at which time
Variance will be considered. I also understand that when any.variance is granted, construction
of the structure must be completed within one year from date of grant.
Date: January 28, 1980
Very truly yours,
s/ Lloyd B. Boliek
s/ Nina D. Bolick
5/17/77
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Jnlm B. Schafer
Stuart• C. Campbell
415 Ml.nneol.a Avenue
457 Dtinnoo.ln Avenue
Clermont
Clermont
Glenn C. Rl.gglo
Ronald 1:. Rowe
622 Fourth Street
p. 0. Box 525
Clermont
Clermont
George Hovis &
Billy M. Middlebrooks
Leonard H. Baird, Jr.
632 Wellesley Drive
P. o. Box 848
Houston, Texan 77024
Clermont
Raclin]. IS. Stalnukcr
Roy L. Grose
403 Montrose
428 Montrose
Clermont
Clermont
C. W. Brooks
Clyde G. Flowers
429 Montrose
P. 0. Box 913
Clermont
Clermont
First Baptist Church of -
Ira R. Ayers
Clermont, Inc.
435 Minneola Avenue
498 Montrose
Clermont
Clermont•
Harvey R. Phelps
Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 10337
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IiliQUSST Volt VARIANCE
January 24, 1980
OWNER:
Sumerox Fliginecring Corporation
APPLICANT:
Same
PROPERTY:
Leta 18, 19, 23, N40' of Lots .1.0, 11, 5110' of W20'
of: Lot 11, elock 4, Sunset Ileights Subdivision
LOCA77.ON:
orange Avenue
ZONING:
11-2 Two Family
REQUEST:
Lot width variance from 50' required, to 24' in order
to place two duplexes on this property.
COMMENTS:
This is the same property in which a variance was requested
for three duplexes a few weeks ago. This project meets or
exceeds all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance with
the exception of lot frontage. The entrance for both Units
would be from Orange Ave., and I believe that the owners
have made every effort to eliminate the concerns of the
abutting property owners that was discussed at the last
public hearing for this property.- - - - ----- '- -'
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George D. Forbes - City Manager
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PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF AuvoSTMENT
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA
APPLICANT
NAME: SUMEREX ENGINEERING CORP.
ADDRESS:P. 0. Box 608, Potsdam, N.Y. 13076
Gentlemen:
Having posted the necessary $25.00 appeal fee with the City Clerk, I hereby make
application to your Board for relief from a decision of the Building Official of the City
of Clermont, whereby I was refused permission to:
Repair ( ), Add to ( ), Alter ( ), Construct ( X), Move and Place ( ), a Q%*%) building
on lot/s 18 19 23 N40' 10 & 11, 5110' of W20'11 Block 4
Subdivision SUNSET HEIGHTS , Address Orange Ave., Clermont ,Zone
Section of Code 26-22 (c) (2) in the City of Clermont, Florida.
The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a
building permit is:
Inadequate lot frontage.
My appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a -
hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons:
Due to the irregular shape of the lot, we would be deprived of a reasonable
use of the property unless a variance was granted.
Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor-
mation are attached hereto, on paper size B�" x 14" minimum size.
I submit that I qualify for this variance because I.have an exceptional and unique
hardship on my particular parcel of land that is not shared by property owners in my area.
A strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives me of the reasonable use of my land
and the granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the area.
I have been notified that this Variance Application must be filed with the City Clerk
no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, two (2) weeks prior to the Council meeting at which time
Variance will be considered. I also understand that when any variance is granted, construction.
of the structure must be completed within one year from date of.grant.
Date: January 24, 1980
Very tr ly yours,
SUMERE ENGINEERING CORP.
THOMAS LIDOS
5/17/77
NJ, 8 9 - L9-S2 "E.
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DESCRIPTION ; LOTS 18 , 19 , 23 , THE NORTW 4d Fr
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CITY OF CL.ERM©NT
'! P.O. BOX 219. CLERMONT, I: LOR IDA 32711 . PI ION 904/334.4001
February 1, 1980
RE: LOTS 18, 19, 23, NORTH 40' OF LOTS 10, 11, SOUTH 110'
OF WEST 20' OF LOT 11, BLOCK 4, SUNSET 11EIGIITS
(Orange Avenue)
Dear
As an abutting and/or adjacent property owner within 150'
of the above mentioned property, you will please be advised
of the attached described request for Variance that shall
be considered by the Clermont City Council, sitting as a
Board of Adjustment, on Tuesday, February 12, 1980 at
P 7:30 P.N. in the Council Chambers.
All such requests are considered in Public Rearing, and you
are invited to be present to express your views on the matter.
Sincerely,
DOLORES W. CARROLL
City Clerk
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Attachment(s)
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED
FOR SUMEREX ENGINEERING CORP. VARIANCE
Marian A. Bell, et al
Miriam M. Conboy
P. O. Box 593
223 Second Street
Clermont
Clermont
Chester I. Frederick, Sr.
Mrs. Lottic Baker
234 East Avenue
199 Orange Avenue
Clermont
Clermont
Roger W. Test
Thomas E. Mohan
268 East Avenue
189 Orange Avenue
Clermont
Clermont
Irvin B. Crews
Lem V. Shepard
565 Camp Branch Road
278 East Avenue
Waynesville, N.C. 28786
Clermont
George Rudd
Calvin Hettinger
144 Oak Street
149 Orange Avenue
Clermont
Clermont
Charles C. Paul
Robert P. 2oppi, Jr.
158 Oak Street
156 Orange Avenue
Clermont
Clermont
James R. Snover and
Daniel J. Westbrook
Myrtle M. Pelkey
164 Orange Avenue
196-198 Oak Street
Clermont
Ann M. Belt
180 Orange Avenue
Emory Godwin
Clermont .
235 Second Street
Margie Bedsole Yarborough
Clermont
192 Orange Avenue
Clermont
CITY OF CLERMIONT
r P.O. 90X 210 CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/394.40B1
January 30, 1980
Mr. 11:omas Liddell
Sumarox Engineering Corporation
P. 0. Box 608
Potsdam, N.Y. 13076
Dear Mr. Liddell•
Please be advised that the City Council, sitting as a
Board of Adjustment in Public Hearing, shall consider
your request for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance at
their regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 12,
1980 at approximately 7:30 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, located at the corner of West Avenue and
Desoto Street (Police and Fire Building).
It is necessary that you or your representative be
present at this meeting in support of your request.
Sincerely,
Dolores W. Carr'oll
City Clerk ✓
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. BOX 210 • CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 •PHONE 004/304•4001
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January 30, 1980
Mr. Lloyd It. Bolick
444 Montrose Street
Clermont, Florida 32711
Door Mr. Bolick:
Plense be advised that the City Council, sitting as
a Board of Adjustment in Public Hearing, shall consider
your request for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance at
their regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 12,
1980 at approximately 7:30 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, located on the corner of West Avenue and --
DeSoto Street (Police and Fire Building).
It is necessary that you or your representative be
present at this meeting in support of your request.
Sincerely,
Dolores W. ✓ #roll
City Clerk
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Potsdam, N.Y.
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Dear 11r. Mauchly:
Please be advised that the City Council, at their
regular meeting hold January 8, 1980, denied your
request for multiple variances In order to con-
struct three duplexes on your property In Sunset
Heights Subdivision.
Sincerely,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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xc: Building Official
Dennis Horton
Attorney -at -Law
609 Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 32711
CITY OF ICILERMONT
P.0, BOX 2.19 • CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 r PHONE 0041394 4001
Februnry 14, 1980
Sumerex Engineering Corporation '
P. O. Box 608
Potsdam, New York 1307E }
Dear Mr. Liddell:
This letter is to inform you that t1:e City Council of the City
of Clermont, at their regular meeting held February 12, 1980,
approved your request for a lot width variance in order to con-
struct two duplexes on your property described as: Lots 18, 19,
23; N40' Lots 10, 11; Block 4, Sunset Heights Subdivision. How-
ever, the variance is based on two conditions: one is that the j
driveway entrances to this property only be constructed from
Orange Ave., and the second is that this property not be divided - -
in a manner that would violate the City's zoning ordinance. Your I
written acceptance of these conditions and proof of convenant must I
be prepared before a building petmit can be issued for this pro-
ject. You can proceed with this project by applying for a building
permit at City Hall. Also, please remember that all variances ex-
pire one year from the date of approval.
Thank you for your cooperation, and if you have any questions, j
please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to working with you.
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Sincerely,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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cc: Harvey Nagel
LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby givon
that the City Council of the City of• Clermont
sitting as a Board of Adjustment, will hold
a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers
located on the corner of We t Avenue and
DeSoto Streets on Tuesday, Pe6ruar 1`2� 1980
at approximately 7:30 P.M. to consrder the
following:
A request by Thomas Liddell, dba Sumerex
Engineering Corporation, for a Variance to
Section 26-22 (C) (2) (R2 MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT -LOT FRONTAGE) of the
Zoning ordinance in order to construct a
building on their property described as:
Lots 18, 19, 23;
N 40' Lots 10, 11;
S 110' of W 20' Lot 11;
Block 4
Sunset Heights Subdivision
All interested parties will be given an
opportunity to express their views on the
matter.
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
City of Clermont, Florida
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