04-27-1982 Supporting DocumentsCITY Or CV161ONT
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REGULAR AND TOWN HALL MEETINGS
April 27, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held on April 27, 1.982 in Jenkins Auditorium. The meeting was called
to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following Council-
men in attendance: Michael Conley, Robert Pool, Dennis Thomas, and
Ilal Turvillc. Other City officials present- were: City Manager Forbes,
City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Saunders, and City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Thomas, followed by repeating
of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
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A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman
Thomas, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the April 14,
1982 meeting be approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
_SURPLUS VEHICLES
City Manager Forbes recommended that the following two vehicles
be declared surplus in order to be sold at the auto auction to
be held in Leesburg on May 15, 1982: 1966 IHC Tractor ( a
replacement was purchased this year), and a 1974 GMC Truck with
a clamshell trash loader (a flatbed truck no longer in use for
trash collection).
82-62 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE 1966 IHC TRACTOR AND _..
1974 GMC TRUCK WITH CLAMSHELL TRASH LOADER BE DECLARED SURPLUS
EQUIPMENT AND SOLD AT THE LEESBURG AUCTION TO BE HELD ON
MAY 15, 1982.
HIGHLAND AVENUE WATER TANK
City Manager Forbes reported that the City's Consulting Engineer
has recommended painting of the entire interior and exterior of
the tank. He stated that, with no Council objections the City
Engineer will prepare bid specifications for this work.
WELL ABANDONMENT I
City Manager Forbes reported that the State has required the
City to properly abandon four water wells that are no longer
in use by the City. These are the Lake Avenue wells, North
and South, the Highland Avenue, and Bloxam Avenue wells. These
wells no longer meet the State's safe drinking water standards.
Before a price can be obtained on the cost of sealing the wells,
we must first pull all the pumps and motors from the wells and
have the wells logged. The City water contractors, Mechanical
and Chemical Co. has stated that they will remove the pumps and
related equipment for a cost of $80 per hour. After they are
removed and the logging completed, a report will be brought
back to the Council with a cost estimate for the completion of
the proper sealing of the wells.
82-63 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL
COMPANY BE AUTHORIZED TO PULL THE PUMPS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
FROM THE LAKE AVENUE WELLS NORTH AND SOUTH, THE HIGHLAND AVE-
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PROPERTY PURCHASE
City Manager. Forbes reported that he has discussed the pos-
sibility of purchasing Lots 9 and 10, Block 76 with Mrs. McCarthy.
She informed him that her price for the lots is a firm $60,000.
Mr.. Porbos recommended that we offer her $25,000 for the property
and if it is no accepted, that negotiations be discontinued.
82-64 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED
IIY COUNCILMAN TLIOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT 25,000 BE
OFFERED TO MRS MC CARTIIY IOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 9 nND 10,
BLOCK 76 AND TF IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, THAT NEGOTTATIONS FOR
THE PROPERTY CEASE.
MAYOR'S REPORT
TRAFFIC LIGHTS ON HIGHWAY 50
Mayor Hoskinson stated that there have been numerous inquiries
why the turn signals do not work on the traffic lights on
Highway 50. He reported that the Department of Transportation
has not installed the sensory loops that control the turn
signals, and the lights are on manual time controls until the
loops are installed.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
BISHOP FIELD
Councilman Conley commented on the painting of the bleachers
at Bishop Field and inquired if the building is scheduled to
be painted. City Manager Forbes stated that the building is
to be painted.
COUNCILMAN POOL'S REPORT
JAYCEE BEACH
Councilman Pool reported that residents are inquiring if the
weeds at Jaycee Beach can be removed from the beach area.
City Manager Forbes stated he will contact the Lake County
Pollution Control Board for suggestions and possibilities of
controlling the aquatic weeds.
UTILITY RATES: Ordinance No. 144-M
Ordinance No. 144-M was read by title only.
City Manager Forbes explained that the conditions of the FmHA
requires the City to establish a rate schedule with a $5 min-
imum charge for the first 3,000 gallons, and $1 per thousand
gallons for all usage over 3,000 gallons.
The reason for these rates is the FmHA agency philosophy that
a rate schedule should be established which will allow the
system to operate for five years or more without another increase.
Since FmHA will be purchasing revenue bonds for this project,
they must also be assured that the funds pledged toward the
bonds can pay for the cost of operating our sewer and water
services.
The City proposed a rate ordinance with the position that it may
be better to adopt a lower schedule that would be adequate for
a few years. With a lower rate schedule, the City would be
operating at a loss after the first year and be required to
draw on our utility fund balance to operate the utility services.
The FmHA will not accept a lower rate schedule and finance the
City's water and sewer improvements.
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UTILITY RATES CONT'D.
82-65 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE
THE MATTER UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 11 SO FURTHER
CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN.
Ordinance No. 144-M will be presented at the May 11 meeting
with the rates recommended by the PmHA.
There being no further business or reports, the meeting adjourned
at 8:00 p.m. into the Town Hall Meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF DEPARTMENT HEADS AND COUNCIL
Mayor Hoskinson introduced the Council and City staff present.
Department Head in attendance were: Preston Davis, Utilities Director;
Harvey Nagel, Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer;
Bob Smythe, Public Works Director; and Prentice Tyndal, Police Chief.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REPORT: Barrie Rakow
Barrie Rakow, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, reported
on the function and activities of the Parks and Recreation Board.
Ms. Rakow reported that the committee worked in the Parks aspect
by helping develop the landscaping project at the Cooper Memorial
Library along with the Kiwanis Club and City workers, as wells
as other areas of the City. Seedlings were distributed in con-
junction with the Arbor Day celebration and brochures distributed
giving instructions for the care of them. She reported that the
Summer Recreation Program has been broadened. The results of
last year's questionnaires and the program's success stimulated
new ideas and activities for this year's program. The Pit Trail
was a major project the Board worked on in conjunction with the
South Lake Memorial Hospital. Ms. Rakow related some of the
Board's projected short and long range plans for parks and
recreation.
JAYCEE BEACH PEES
Mayor Hoskinson explained that since the City is accepting
State funds for the Jaycee Beach Boat Ramp renovations, we
can not discriminate between resident and nonresident users
of the beach and boat ramp facilities. The City can charge
fees for the use of these facilities, however, everyone must
be charged the same. Beach fees are earmarked to go into the
City's Parks and Recreation account for beavh improvements.
In the past, fees have been on weekends and holidays from
Memorial Day to Labor Day. Citizen input is requested in
order to determine whether to charge fees and if so, recommend-
ations for amounts to charge. Some suggestions by citizens
in attendance were as follows:
1) Charge $2 for the Boat Ramp; $1 adults, .50 children for the
beach.
2) Charge $2 for the Boat Ramp only.
3) Do not accept the State money because of the regulations
that are stipulated with it and do not improve the areas
if the money is not available within the City budget.
4) Do not improve the Boat Ramp due to possible damage to the lake.
Mayor Hoskinson stated that the City will evaluate the question-
naires that have been distributed and will consider the suggestions
of the citizens before a final decision is made on the matter.
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WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS REPORT: Preston Davis
Utilities Director, Preston Davis explained why the City's
water improvements are needed and what is being done.
Improvements are needed to the City's water system to provide
an adequate supply of safe drinking water, increase fire
protection, and improve the entire water distribution system.
A new 500,000 gallon storage tank has been installed and has
been in operation approximately two months. During dry periods
of the year, the water supply has reached emergency lows, since
the storage tanks are emptied. When the water is used faster
than it is pumped, it creates a very dangerous situation,
especially if a fire should occur. New transmission line are
being installed in order to have mains large enough to properly
distribute the water to all users. The City has two pressure
systems that are interconnected, yet act independently of one
antother. In order to maintain proper water pressure ranges
it is necessary to connect the two systems. With a single
system, all wells throughout the City would be pumping into
the same system, providing the flexibility needed in the event
of a well breakdown or natural disaster. The new mains will
improve the taste of the water and eliminate a large portion
of the rusty water problem.
The new well on Minnehaha Avenue was required due to the mandated
abandonment of four of the City's wells.
Citizens were given an opportunity to inquire and express their
views on water improvement matters. There were expressions of
concern by some that the restoration of lawns have not been
done adequately. City Manager Forbes explained that approximately .....
60 areas have problems and will be rectified before the project
is finsihed, which will take a few months.
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
City Manager Forbes gave a synopsis of the history of the City's
sewer system stating why improvements are needed and the methods
that have been studied to ensure that the City will be utilizing
the most cost effective and safe method of disposing of the City's
treated effluent.
The present waste treatment plant was placed in operation in
1972. It is efficiently operated and provides a high quality
secondary effluent. The original plant construction used a
six (6) acre percolation pond, constructed in an adjacent marsh,
for disposal of the effluent. Within months after the plant
was placed in operation, it became apparent that the percolation
pond would not handle the effluent. In 1973, the City began
spraying the effluent on several adjacent small parcels of land
at an extremely high rate. This procedure was approved by the
regulatory agencies as an emergency and temporary method of
disposal. As the plant flow increased, it became necessary
for the City to obtain land for additional spray area. In 1974,
the City obtained the use of an abandoned borrow pit approximately
k mile South of the plant for use as a percolation/evaporation
pond for a portion of the effluent. In late 1974 the Lake
County Pollution Control Board notified the City that it would
be required to apply for a variance to their "No Discharge" rule.
During 1975 and 1976, the regulatory agencies continued pressuring
the City to resolve this problem. The City made grant applications
for full scale, low rate landspreading facilities, but was un-
successful.
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SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CONT'D.
In 1977, the City and the University of Florida entered
into an innovative program and the University of Florida
commenced a study of the plant to determine the effects
of applying secondarily treated domestic effluent to a fresh
water marsh. This study was supported by the City, County,
and regulatory agencies. The study was completed and its
results indicated the ability of the marsh to treat the
effluent without adverse impact on the marsh. Based on the
report from the University of Florida, the City and its
Engineers attempted to gain approval for many methods of
using surrounding wetlands for disposal of the treated
effluent, but were unsuccessful. In the fall of 1980, the
people of the City of Clermont, in a straw vote, rejected the
wetland disposal concept and the City Council voted to proceed
with a landspreading concept.
The waste treatment plant is operating under temporary operat-
ing permits from the State, DER and variances from the Lake
County Pollution Control Board. The area surrounding the City
is unique in that the only land that is not inhabited is citrus
groves, wetlands, or lakes. There is no usable upland such
as scrub or pasture land. This makes land acquisition very
costly since the only land suitable for landspreading is in
producing citrus grove. A review of several potential sites,
including a private golf course, resulted in the site selection
which the City has optioned containing 65 acres. This parcel
is approximately three miles West of the City on Hook's Road.
It is proposed to retain the existing percolation pond as a
polishing pond and emergency retention area. The pond does
reduce the nutrient concentration in the effluent. A pumping
station will be constructed at the Southeast corner of the pond- -- -=`
and the effluent will be pumped to the landspreading site.
After extensive study and testing of several landspreading
methods, a slow rate irrigation system will be used, utilizing
a forage crop as a marketable crop.
Citizens were given an opportunity to ask questions and express
thier views. Mr. Don Smith opined that the minimum water rates
should be raised high enough that the overage gallons would
not be charged at a higher rate. There was also the suggestion
that the proposed improvements be included in the City's operating
budget as a capital item and funded through ad valorem taxation,
and user charges be charged in relation to the cost of operating
the systems and relaying the services.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Mayor Hoskinson urged all citizens to complete the provided
questionnaire evaluating City services and encourage others to
obtain one to complete and return to City Hall. These question-
naires give the City guidance as to the needs of its citizens
and their eveluation of our performance. Citizens were again
encouraged to express their views on City services. Persons
spoke in reference to Animal Control, zoning Variances, the
Clermont Hotel and the current method of garbage pick-up.
All citizens' input was acknowledged and appreciated, and
assurance given that all matters will be considered individually.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned
at 9:55 p.m.
GJames M. Hoskinson, Mayor
aS ndra O. Rozar, y C er
Memo too City Council
From: City Manager
;ubjecl•: Weekly Memo
U.zto: April 23, 1982
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tlw Public Works Department has boon working at
Bishop Field this week. They have removed a dead tree and relocated part of
the Conte at the south entrance which was damaged during the heavy rainfall
a few weeks ago. They are also painting the grandstand.
The High School Agricultural Class has begun landscaping at the new water
tank as part of a class project.
The light at the fishing pier has Won fixed and two new nets installed .
at the Kchlor Park Tennis Courts, as requested by several Council Members.
LEESBURG AUTO AUCTION. On Saturday, May 15, 1982, the City of Leesburg
will conduct their annual automobile auction. In the past, the City of Clermont
and other area municipalities have participated in disposing of surplus vehicles
at this auction.
We are requesting that the following two vehicles be declared surplus and
- sold at this auction:
1. 1966 IHC Tractor - (a replacement was purchased this year).
2. 1974 GMC Truck with clamshell trash loader - (a flat bed truck no
longer used for trash collection).
I would recommend that the City Council allow these vehicles to be sold at
the May 15, 1982 auction.
TELEPROMPTER CABLE TV. Teleprompter Cable TV has invited all Councilmen
to attend a reception on Morlday, April 26, 1982, at 5:00 p.m. at 32 East Cypress
Street in winter Garden. There will be a briefing on a new service called Group
W Cable.
LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT. The next regular meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Gas District will be held at the district office in Winter Gar-
den on Monday, April 26, 1982, at 5:00 p.m.
CLERMONT HOTEL. Enclosed is a letter I recently received from Mr. Buttitta
on the Hotel.
UTILITY DEPARTMENT, The Utility Department had two water main breaks to
repair this week. one break was a 6" line on Montrose Street between Scott and
Disston Avenue. The second break was at Anderson Street, south of Highway 50.
The Utility Department is transferring water services onto our new mains;
and have approximately 400 of these connections to make. It will be some time
before all homes can be connected to the new system. We may need to hire some
temporary employees so that one crew would be able to work exclusively on water
service line transfers.
Pago -7.-
weekly Memo
April 23, 1902
The Utility Department also completed the installation of eight now
emergency wat tape on lift stations and are now cleaning the utations and
painting the electrical circuit boxes.
BUDGET SaIEDULE. Tile City Staff has begun work on the FY 1982 - 1983
budget. Enclosed is a preliminary budget ❑chodulc for your review.
WIDENING OF HIGHWAY 50. This week i contacted the State Department of
Transportation regarding the four Inning of Highway 50 from 561 and one mile
west. State officials informed me that bids for this project will be opened
April 28, 1902. If the bids are acceptable, work is expected to begin within
90 days from the bid openings. This project will require the City to move
water lines at our expense.
HIGHLAND AVENUE WATER TANK. Enclosed is the Consulting Engineer's recom-
mendations on the maintenance of the Highland Avenue water tank. Iie has recom-
mended that the entire interior and exterior of the tank be painted at a total
estimated cost of $20,150.00. If• there are no Council objections, the City
Engineer will prepare bid specifications for this work.
PURC31ASE OF LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 76. I have discussed the possibility of
purchasing lots with Mrs. McCarthy. She informed me that her price for the lots
is a firm $60,000.00. She stated that she hasalreadyhad an offer of $50,000.00 ...
for the property. She feels that the City of Clermont has always treated her
fairly in the past, and for this reason, she is giving the City the first oppor-
tunity to purchase this property. Mrs. McCarthy is in no hurry to sell and will
hold out until she gets her price. I would recommend that we offer her $25,000.00
for the property; and if she refuses to come down in price,we discontinue negotia-
tions.
TOWN HALL MEETING. Enclosed is a questionnaire that will be distributed at
the Town Hall Meeting. It will allow Clermont citizens to evaluate the City's
performance in several areas and answer a special question regarding Jaycee Beach
fees. The agenda of reports and speakers for the meeting is as follows:
1. Parks and Recreation Board Report - Barrie Rakow
2. Jaycee Beach Fees - Mayor Hoskinson
3. Water System Improvements - Preston Davis
9. Sewer System Improvements - George Forbes
5. Citizen Questions and Concerns - Mayor Hoskinson and Council Members
TRAFFIC SIGNALS. Many citizens have asked why the turn signals are not work-
ing on our traffic lights. The State is repairing the traffic loops at .the inter-
sections. These loops are wires under the pavement that sense vehicles and tell
the light when to change based upon traffic volume. Until these loops are repaired,
the turn signals will be inoperative because they are on manual setting. This
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April 23, 1902
problem exists at all of our signals on highway 50 with the exception of
5th Street.
Respectfully,
CITY OP CLGRMONT
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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1110 HALL LANE • ORLANDO, FL 32809
305/060.8393
April 15, 1982
Mr. George D. Forbes
City Manager
CITY OF CLERMONT
P. O. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
w c::s: Mr. Forbes:
SUBJECT: CLERMONT HOTEL -SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
I am in receipt of your letter dated April 14, 1982 advising
me of the City Council's approval of my request for a thirty
-- - day extension of time to report back on my plans for the - -- `
Clermont Hotel. I look forward to appearing before the
Council on May 25th.
Please be advised that I have noted your requests regarding
certain safety precautions which should be taken care of
at the Hotel. The building in the rear area will be boarded and
the carport removed; these adjustments will be made within
fourteen days.
I appreciate your cooperation. should any questions arise
please contact me.
very truly yours,
Nick R. Buttitta
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DEVELOPMENT • BUILDINGS • LAND
April 23 - May 26
May 27 - June :!4
June 29
July 1
July 30
August 10
September 7
September 11
September 14
October 2
June 3
June 14
August 26
September 7
September 14
October 7
October 1
October 10
CITY OF CLERMONT
BUDGET SQIEDULE
FY-1982-83
Budget Worksheots presented to Department Heads I
Proposed Budget prepared by City Manager 6 Finance Director
Budget presented to Council - First Workshop held
Receive taxable values from Property Appraiser
Certified Millage - Date, Time, and Place of Tentative
Budget Hearing must be sent to County Appraiser
Adopt Budget for Utilities as required by Bond Resolution
Public Nearing on Tentative Budget - Adopt Tentative Budget
Publish Notice of Final Budget Hearing in Leesburg commercial
or Orlando Little Sentinel
Final Budget Rearing and Adoption .:.....
Submit Millage Resolutions to Property Appraiser and State
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS BUDGET SCHEDULE
Public Notice of proposed Use Hearing (not less than 10
days before meeting)
Proposed Use Hearings (not less than 7 days before presenting
Proposed Budget)
Public Notice Budget Hearing (not less than 10 days before mootin
Budget Hearing.
Budget Enacted
Public Notice of Enacted Budget Sumner ry (not less than 30 days
after enacted)
End of Fiscal Year Use Report
Public Notice of Use Report (not less than 10 days after
submitting)
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ECONOMIC FACTORS:
Item
Replacement of Lank with a new one
Remaining life of this tank
with recommended maintenance
With no maintenance or painting
Repairs
Ladder Gate
Paint Exterior
a. Vinyl
b. Alkyd
Paint inside
Total of Engineer's Recommendation
CLOSURE:
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Cost Years
Life
$140,000 75+
50+
20
2,000 30
650 20
10,500 10-15
8,000 8-10
7,000 18-20
70 150
The City of Clermont has a 100,000 gallon elevated tank
which can serve the City well for over 50 years more as an
additional source of overhead storage and for flexibility in
system operation while draining the new 500,000 gallon tank
for maintenance and inspections. The exterior corroding ar-
eas appear quite active and should be arrested as soon as
possible. The remaining life of the tank without mainten-
ance does not mean that the roof cap will not come loose
from the tank within that time period.
The work should be performed by a competent bonded contrac-
tor, chosen from competitive bids taken on complete yet con-
cise specifications. The paints used should be furnished by
an experienced water tank paint supplier supplying the field
service required for application of technical coatings such
as Tnemec, Nocoro, or Mobil. All coatings should be applied
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation, AWWA
D102 (latest revision) and the Steel Structures Painting
Council. Inspection of the work in process by experienced
inspection personnel will offer additional assurance of qual-
ity protective coating application.
If the work is not performed within the next 12 months, it
is recommended that the structure be re -inspected prior to
the solicitation of bids.
If there are any questions concerning this report, please
feel free to contact the writer.
Respectfully submitted,
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17. If the same manufacturer of• paint as used for the
new tank is chosen, the color can be matched. The texture
and gloss will vary from generic type to generic type.
C. Interior Surfaces
1. The spider rods and hub should be removed from tho
tank.
2. If during the sandblasting of the roof structure it
r appears to not be able to support itself, it should be weld-
ed, bolts replaced, or removed from the tank. This should
be provided for as an alternate bid item. It is not be-
lieved that• this is the case, but the City should get a
price per manhour should this or any other contingency
arise.
3. The interior ladder should be replaced from the roof
hatch to the tank shell where the other ladder starts. The
present configuration should be .duplicated. The ladder
rails should be 3/8" x 2 1/2" (minimum) steel bars spaced
16" apart. The rungs should be 3/4" round steel bars placed
through holes punched through the side rails on 12" centers.
The rungs shall be welded completely around inside and out-
side the rails so as to seal the space between the rungs and
the rails. The supporting brackets shall be 3/8" x 3" (min-
imum) steel bars securely welded to the tank container after
the steel surface has been cleaned to provide good weld
penetration.
4. The erection lugs left on the container shell should
be removed and any rough edges resulting from the removal
ground smooth. Should the removal process leave depressions
or gouges in the steel they should be welded over and ground
smooth.
5. After all repairs to the interior and exterior con-
tainer surfaces are made, the entire container interior in-
cluding all roof bracing, vent and hatch interior surfaces,
ladders, and piping (not the riser or overflow pipes
interior surfaces) should be sandblasted to SSPC-SP10 "Near
White Blast Cleaning" and AWWA D102-70 "Inside Paint System
No. 1" two coat two component catalyzed epoxy applied. This
system is recommended over an interior vinyl system due to
the way it covers structural steel and its inherent corners
and crevices. Special should be given the type areas
described in B. 15 above.
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should have 150 square inches and be covered with 12 x 12
mesh stainless steel screen. A new hoop to attach the re-
volving roof ladder to the vent should be furnished and in-
stalled.
10.The sharp corroded edges of the roof hatch neck should
be built up with weld metal and ground smooth. When the
tank is ready for service the contractor should install a
rustproof lock furnished by the City on the roof hatch hasp.
11. The overflow should be cleaned of the debris in it
and the screen replaced with 12 x 12 mesh stainless steel
screen.
12. A "Ladder -Gate" as manufactured by RB Industries,
Greensboro, NC should be installed on the tower ladder to
discourage unauthorized climbers. A rustproof lock furnish-
ed by the City should be installed by the contractor.
13. If no longer required by the City, the siren and
mounting platform should be removed.
14. The deteriorated paint areas would require that at
least 25% of the exterior surfaces be sandblasted. The re-
maining paint is mostly in excess of 10 mils in thickness.
When paint of the type on this structure exceeds 10 mils
thick it tends to peel off the steel when topcoated. It• is
therefore recommended that the tank, supporting tower, and
riser pipe (all exterior surfaces) be completely sandblasted
to bare steel to SSPC-SP6 "Commercial Blast Cleaning". Two
options are recommended for the recoating of the exterior
surfaces.
a. AWWA D102-78 Outside Paint System No. 2 three coat
vinyl paint system. This system has the advantages of dry
fallout characteristics (lowering the probability of paint
damage claims) and longer film life than the alkyd coatings.
The disadvantage of this coating is that it is more costly
than than the alkyd system and its appearance may be blotchy
for the first few years. Aluminum pigment paints should
not be specified in this type paint. This system is the one
preferred by the writer for this site.
b. AWWA D102-78 outside Paint System No. 1 three coat
alkyd paint system. This paint system is less expensive
than the vinyl system, but has a shorter life. It has a bet-
ter initial appearance, but is slower drying and will pro-
duce more paint damage claims.
15. All threads, welds, corners, crevices, nuts, bolts,
etc. must receive special attention during cleaning and prim-
ing operations due to the humid corrosive environment for
the tank.
16. Any lettering or logo desired should be specified
clearly and drawings supplied if required.
Clermont, FL
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Foundations and Site
1. If freezing has been a problem with the small pipe
saddled onto the riser near the ground, the pipe should be
re -insulated after the tank painting.
2. The loose grout under the column one baseplate
should be removed and replaced with a non -shrink grout such
as Embeco or "N.S." material.
B. Exterior Surfaces
1. The ladder should be thoroughly inspected for corrod-
ed nuts and bolts ere the brackets are not welded. where
corroded more than 50%, the bolts and nuts should be re-
placed or the connection welded.
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2. The anchor bolt nuts should be checked for tightness
after sandblasting, and tightened where necessary.
3. The support rods for the platform under the tank
should be examined after sandblasting to ascertain their
structural integrity.
4. The expansion joint should be disassembled, cleaned,
and re -packed prior to placing the tank back in service.
5. The gasket for the manhole in the bottom of the tank
should be replaced.
6. The flood lights and conduit serving them should be
removed.
7. If it is determined that the obstruction lights are
not required by FAA, they should be removed along with the
conduit serving them. If required, the conduit and fittings
should be repaired, and a photoelectric control added to the
circuit for decreased power consumption and longer bulb
life.
B. The roof cap should be re -attached to the roof.
This should be accomplished by cutting the roof just outside
! the roof cap and allowing it to drop down to be butt welded
to the roof. The weld may be from the top only if it is a
minimum of 90% joint penetration, otherwise it must be weld-
ed from both sides. The remaining bolt holes should be plug-
ged by welding and then ground smooth. Care must be taken
in cutting the roof so as to not cut the roof supports
9. The finial should be removed. A new 14" diameter
pipe vent should be - -nished and installed. The vent
should have '- overlapr mushroom cap. Thy venting area