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12-22-1981 Supporting Documentsr ® CITY OP CLEIdIONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING December 22, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on December 22, 1981 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following Councilmen in attendance: Lester Cole, Michael Conley, Robert Pool and Dennis Thomas. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird and City Clerk Rozar. The Invocation was offered by City Manager Forbes, followed by repeat- ing of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Thomas and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 8, 1981 be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT JENKINS AUDITORIUM City Manager Forbes reported that a new rental fee has been negotiated for the rental fee of the office space occupied by the Chamber of Commerce. The contract calls for a rental fee of $40 per month. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS City Manager Forbes stated that the Organizational Meeting to appoint members to all committees and boards will be held on January 12, 1982. GARBAGE PICKUP CityManager Forbes stated that garbage g g g normally collected on � Thursday will be collected Wednesday, and ,garbage normally collected on Friday will be collected Thursday due to the Christmas holiday, as well as the following week, due to the �. New Year holiday. COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT CENTER LAKE Councilman Conley stated that the algae in Center Lake is reappearing and inquired whether action should be taken at this time to rectify the algae problem. Council consensus was for the City Manager to look into the matter and confer with Mr. Jim Modica for recommendations. COUNCILMAN POOL'S REPORT SCHOOL CROSSWALK Councilman Pool stated that if crosswalk guards can not be obtained, possibly the Police Department can place portable signs lowering the speed limit during the school crosswalking hours. Council was informed that a crossing guard has been hired for the East Avenue and Highway 50 intersection. OLD LIBRARY BUILDING Dr. Walter Allen and representatives of the Lake Sumter Com- munity College were present requesting to use the Old Library Building for classroom space in order to provide extension services for our community. The agreement was explained and it was stated that the use would be on a trial basis only. During the trial period, the college would pay no rental fee, but would pay all electrical, sewer and water costs. ® CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES Decombor 22, 1901 Page 2 OLD LIBRARY BUILDING CONT' D. City Attorney Baird staled that he has discussed this agreement with the college and that paragraph 5, "Use of Promises" must - be cl.arif•iod to include the Lake Sumter Community College, as 81-1.67 wall as the Community College Foundation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VARIANCE: 644 Prince Edward Ave. Mrs. Debbie Gaines was present to request a variance to construct an addition to their home with a rear yard of 121411, whereas, 25' is required. It was explained that the existing home has a nonconforming rear yard, and the addition would not infringe 81-168 on the existing rear yard setback. A ,40TION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL- MAN COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 387: ONE -CENT STATEWIDE SALES TAX Mayor Hoskinson explained this resolution which supports the stand taken by the Florida League of Cities to create an addition- al one -cent statewide sales tax. This tax would be distributed to local governments; 70 percent of the tax monies would be used for property tax relief, and 30 percent for local government revenue. This 30 percent additional revenue alleviates that amount that local residents are responsible for generating, and distributes taxes more equitably throughout the state to non - property owners. During discussion, Councilman Thomas stated that he could not be in favor of the proposed legislation, due to the tax increase. IIe would, however, be in favor if the entire monies generated would apply 100 percent to the advalorem tax 81-169 rollback. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY THAT RESOLUTION NO. 387 BE ADOPTED. THE RES- OLUTION PASSED WITH A 4-1 VOTE AS FOLLOWS: COUNCILMAN COLE, AYE; COUNCILMAN THOMAS, NAY; COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AYE; COUNCILMAN POOL, Ayr- AND MAYOR HOSKINSON, AYE. LESTER COLE PLAQUE PRESENTATION Mayor Hoskinson presented a plaque and extended the City's appre- ciation to Lester Cole for his four year term as Councilman. OATH OF OFFICE The Oath of Office was administered to Councilmen Dennis Thomas and Hal Turville. SLUDGE BID AWARD City Manager Forbes stated that only one bid had been received for the City's sludge by Hillary and Sons, Inc. in the amount 81-170 of $618, and recommended that this bid be accepted. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND RE -ROOFING OF HIGHLANDER HUT AND JAYCEE BEACH BUILDING It was explained that two bids were received for the re -roofing of the Highlander Hut and the Jaycee Beach Building as follows: Queen Roofing - $6,000 and Cone Roofing of Lake County - $8,320. The low bidder was present stating that he had made a mistake on his bid by $1,000, but would stand by the written bid offer, if so desired by the Council. After discussion, A MOTION WAS ® CITY OF Chl3RAION7' MINUTES December 22, 1981 Page 3 RE -ROOFING BIDS CON' D. MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE 81-171 AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE RE-ROOPING BE LET FOR REBID. STREET CLOSING: Ordinance No. 144-M, portion of West Avenue City Manager Porbes stated that this street closing is being requested by Mr. John Blanchard at the end of West Avenue at Lake Minncola. Councilman Thomas introduced Ordinance No. 144-M for first reading. The ordinance was read by title only. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. H ames M. oskinson, Mayor Sandra O. Rozar, City Clerk 1 1 Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Wuekl.y Memo Date: December 17, 1981 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Last year the City execuLed a Lease Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to allow then to use office space In Jenkins Auditorium. This Lease was for a period of one year, from January 1, 1981 to December 31, 1981, with an option to renew for two (2) additional years. The rent for this space was $30 per month; however, the contract allows the rental fee to be renegotiated if the Chamber exercises its option to renew. The Chamber President has informed me that they will be exercising their option to renew this Lease. We have also negotiated a new rental fee of $40 per month to offset increased electric rates, if there are no Council objections. FEDERAL BUDGET. The new Federal Budget, adopted last week, basic - ally trims four percent (4%) from the already reduced levels that Congress approved last summer. However, Revenue Sharing to Cities was exempt from this reduction of expenditures. You may recall, the Reagan Administration had recommended a 12% cut in Revenue Sharing Funds. LANDSPREADING ALTERNATIVES. Enclosed is a letter from Dr. Overman regarding the soil permeability tests that we conducted last month at our landspreading site. Dr. Overman's letter indicates that the soil permeability 1s suitable for the rapid infiltration landspreading method, and the City Engineer will give the Council a full report on this matter at our second meeting in January. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. As we discussed at our last Council Meet— ing, enclosed is a Press Release on Council appointments to various Boards and Commissions that should be made at our January Organizational Meeting. Enclosed is a letter from Henry Czech requesting reappointment to the P b Z. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. Next Wednesday, our water line con— tractor will be closing down operations for the Christmas Holidays and will not return to work until January 4, 1982. Also enclosed is a Press Release to our citizens on the restoration of tt:e right of way. Since we are not in the growing season, we have agreed with the contractor that final restoration of lawns will begin on March 1, 1982, weather permitting. This work should take about 75 days to complete. Page 2 Weekly Memo December 17, 1981 PENSION INVESTMENTS. Enclosed is a copy of our "Statement of Investment Authorization" for your file. This 'investment policy for our Pension Trust at the Sun Bank was approved at the last Council Meeting. MONTHLY REPORT. Enclosed is the November Monthly Financial Report of the City. Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager CDF:pm Enclosures UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AF�a�rJ' I INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES II t39glir !J(U4t11. t GAINASVIU-a. FLORIOA OZOn AGRICULTURAL CNGINECRINO OCPARTMENT 11 December 1981 FRAZICR nOOCRG HALL T[L[PNON[I [OA��Q t•Itt♦ Mr. Elmer B. Sampson Springstead & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 283 Iti'l Leesburg FL 32748 S� RE: City of Clermont H-165 A Dear Mr. Sampson: As I indicated to you by telephone, I plotted some of the data that you forwarded on 11-9-81 from the field measurements. Water levels stabilized in 2 days (point A) and 4 days (points B and C) after flooding began. Water levels declined to background within 4 days after flooding was stopped. No seepage was observed downslope from the test basin. These data suggest that the soil permeability is suitable for rapid infiltration, as we discussed in our earlier meeting. Economics certainly favor rapid infiltration over other methods. An important step now is to conduct detailed (split tube) sampling near the top of the hill to identify any clay layers which will govern water flow through the soil. As you know, clay lens are frequently present at varying depths in these soils. This type of investigation is highly recommended to provide guidance . in laying out recharge basins. I will be glad to meet with you and city staff early in 1982 to further discuss the project. Sincerely, Allen R. Overman Professor Agricultural Engineering COLL[O[ OF AGRICULTURE AORICU LTURAL E%PE RIM ENT OTATIO Nu COOPERATIV[ i%T[N [ION •tRVIC[ tCHOOL OF FOR— R[[OURCtt ANO CONO[RVATION CENTQR. FOR TROPICAL AO RICULTURt N._ I-..L�,... 1 G...,d ,..Id A,,I—Iturnl Sclnn if on En'al Fm 1h'—'R.,.r nity • Allirmntive Atfl- Employnr,rulhorized In pr-lde.rmewh, l . PRESS RELEASE The City Council of the City of Clermont will hold its organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 12th, 1981. At this meeting the City Council will make appointments to Citizen Advi:ory Commissions. Clermont's Citizen Advisory Committees are important be- rau:uo lhoy allow thr City Couuni:;ni m to receive your idrnn 1:0 1"'! !'.r I •c i ;ionr; r,ul I,r .^ nL hir III,., onl i l couut :r, r y. Commissions and Boards fen wlii,rh nomin,itiuns are [w...dod in- Cl U(le: A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION This Commissions major responsibilities are to insure that City properties are properly zoned and to make recom- mendations to the City Council on the long-range planning of the City. B. BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS This oar reviews u ng permit appeals when a build- er believes that the provisions of the Building Code do not apply, or that an exception is warranted. The Board must be composed of one architect, a general contractor or en- gineer, and three members at large from the building indus- try. C. CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION The Clean Community commission is responsible for estab- lishing constructive attitudes in the community for litter reduction. The members review City trash management poli- cies and set goals for reducing residential and commercial litter. Any citizen interested in obtaining an appointment to any of the above advisory boards should contact a City Council- man or write a letter stating in which commission he is interested and the reason for requesting an appointment. This letter should be addressed to: City of Clermont P.O. Box 219 Clermont, Florida 32711 December 14, 1981 14CNRY CUCH 410 MInn.Np. A,.... C1,NMI ONO, FLORIDA Dec. 15, 1981 To the Honorable Mayor & Members of Clermont City Council: Desirous of continuing to serve the Citizens of Clermont: I would Appreciate your consideration by re -appointing me to the City'a Planning and zoning Commission. My attendance in the past at regular and sp ecial meetings is 95%. Thank you. PUSS RELEASE The City of Clermunt wuuld like to thank all citizens for their cooper- ation on the water system improvements which are presently under con- struction by the City. Our contractors have completed the transmission main improvements; however, many line extensions must also be constructed. The line extensions are necessary to completely connect parts of our water system which will help improve water quality, flow, and fire protection. The entire water project will be complete in about Rix months. We know that the lawns that were disturbed by the construction of the water lines are important to you. Therefore, project apecificatlot"; requiring the contractor to seed or nod all lawns, restoring them to their original state,was Incorporated Into the contract. Since this in not the growing season, we have agreed with the contractor that final restoration of lawns will begin un March 1, 1981, weather permitting. The lawn reothiratlon is estimated to take about 75 days to complete. South Lake Press Orlando little Sentinel The Journal December 15, 1981 GDF:pm December 8, 1981 Statement of investment Authorization The following rules provide Investment guidelines for the legal trustee of the City of Clermont's General Employee Retirement Fund. The rules contain certain limits which the trustee must not violate. Within these limits, the trustee is allowed discretionary authority, ulllens otherwise authorized by the City of Clermont. 1. Savings ACConnta and Short-term. Securities. The total funds invested In Saving Accounts and Short-term (two year maturity or less) Securities should be between 0% and 20% of the total market value of the portfolio. Not more than 10% of the total portfolio should be in savings accounts. 'These savings accounts should be in the financial institution offering the highest yield on passbook savings and insurance by the federal government: The actual percentage should vary in a way to allow security purchases during periods of market decline. Short-term securities could include either Treasury Bills and/or purchase of a no-load short-term money mutual fund managed by any of the ten largest national investment firms. Because of the size of the Clermont fund, inadequate diversification would occur if individual purchases of bank certificates of deposit or commercial paper were undertaken, and thus these should not be invested in directly. -' II. Fixed Income Securities. Fixed Income Securities (Bonds) should be between 20% and 50% of the total market value of tile portfolio and: (a) rated "AA" or higher by both Moody's and Standard and Poor's; (b) have adequate protection against being called if interest rates drop; (c) be well diversified between industrial, utility, and financial issues. III. Common Stocks. Common Stocks should be between 40% and 70% of the total market value of the portfolio, with the 40% to 50% range only being appropriate during periods of historically high anticipated inflation with correspondingly high interest rates on U. S. Treasury Bills and Bonds. They should be bought for above average appreciation and long-term infl.ation protection. Also, the following portfolio policy should be followed: Pape 2 December g, 1981 statement of Investment Authorization III. Common Stocks (contJnued) (a) at leant 90Z o[ the common stocks should be Li well-astablished companies with a dividend history of at least the last eight consecuLivo years and sales of at least $300 million; (b) all stocks in both of the above categories should be listed on the New York Stock Exchange; (c) the 90% in well e,xtablished companies should maintain an ap prM imate c.omposiCion of 50% high quality growth and 40% high qualit Y- low price/earnings ratio stocks, classified as stable" or Cycli- cal". The word "low" is relative to the average market price - earnings ratio and should be interpreted as ratios below or within two points of the price/earnings ratio of the Standard and Poor's Average; naturally, this limit can be violated as a result of individual stock price movements, but not as a result of purchases; (d) between 15 and 25 stocks should be in the portfolio, with not more than 10% of the common stock portfolio invested in any one stock; (e) at least 15 different industries should be represented, with no single industry comprising more than 10% of the common stock portfolio; (f) buy and sell turnover should not exceed 30% per year unless written notification and documentation of the reasons are submitted to the City of Clermont. Not included in this definition are short-term investing of cash or savings accounts, fixed income securities, short- term paper or other similar investments. IV. Preferred Stock Preferred stocks should not be purchased. V. Trust Funds Cocmnon trust funds managed by the trustee should be between 0 - 20% of the total market value of the portfolio. CDF:pm Memo to: Clermont City Council From: City Manager Subject: Request for Street Closing Date: August 5, 1981 Attached is a request from Mr. John glnnchard to close a portion of West Avenue that is north of the railroad tracks off• Osceola Street. The City presently has some newer lines in this area, which may also be needed in the future for drainage improvements. If the City Council wishes to close any portion of this street, the City Attorney will prepare the proper Ordinance. Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager GDF:pm Attachment • - 'f.lopllon� John D. Blanchard, -Inc. Oflice; (904) 394.4048 (305) 656.4221 AcwUM'nt d consultant 636 W. ea0clo 011ut P.O. 00 x 276 ciennmlq Ylorid. 32711 July 23, 1981 Mr. George Forbes City of Clermont Clermont, Florida 32711 Bear Mr. Forbes: Please accept this as a Petition to Close West Avenue North of the Railroad Tracks. The purpose of this request is nil follows: 1. The portion of W(,r.t Avenue covered by this request is presently unpaved and unused except by the adjacent property owners. 2. Closing of this portion of West Avenue would return the propety to the tax rolfcs of the City of Clermont. - - - -- - '- 3. The portion of West Avenue which, if closed, would revert to the owners of the Beau Lac Maison condominium project. This portion would be incorporated into the condominium project. This will be helpful in several ways. a) The property will be beautified. b) It will give additional guest parking area. c) It will enable the fence by the amonia plant to be moved northerly in such a manner as to provide the owners of that business access on the north side of their building. Oherwise this would not be possible. The owner of this building has in turn agreed to beautify the outside of his building which will in turn help the whole area. The adjacent property owners are: 1. West of West Avenue - Atlantic Coastline Railroad 3600 West Broad Street Richmon, Virginia 23230 2. liast of West Avenue from Lake Ninneola South approximately 240 Feet. William A. Walker 11, Trustee c/o John D. Blanchard P.O. Box 276 Clermont, Florida 32711 3. East of West Avenue North of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad to a point approximately 240 feet South of Lake Ninneola Richard Brown P.O. Box 1084 Clermont, Florida 32711 Attached is a plot plan. Thank you for your consideration in this mattet Sincerely, John D. Blanchard Encl: CITY OF CLERMONT GEM OF THE HILLS CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 No. 5798 7 A a 2 � r,� � c a WEST LAKE_ 11 is l 7 6 s sa q- / T ;o /Z. r men I N w 9 7PL 21 ��7 3//9773 P/o rxf� 9 L o8642 T73 ^ENTER LAKE Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Lake Sumter Community College Date: December 17, 1981 Enclosed is a letter from the Lake Sumter Community College requesting to use the Old Library Building for classroom space in order to provide exten- sion services for our community. The College would like to use the Old Library Building on a trial basis only, and they are willing to pay all electrical, sewer, and water costs. During the trial period, they have requested that they be required to pay no rental fee, but would be willing to pay rent in the future, once their programs are firmly established in our community. Dr. Walter Allan, the Assistant Dean of Community Services will be present at Tuesday's meeting to answer any questions you might have on this matter. Attached is a proposed Agreement with the College for the use of our building. Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager GDP:pm Attachments LAKE-S .NITER COMMUNITY OLLEGE OFFICERS President Or. (Introit S. Pnlinchak Dean, Acadomlc Services Dr, Wtleam C. punpurl Dann, Business and Administrative Service - Dr Bruce D. Ivey Doan, Student Services Dr, Di,io Jean Allen Assistant Doan, Academic Smvlceo Or. Waller E. AlAn DIVISION CHAIRMEN Suslneao/Toch/HPE James 0. Grigsby Malhomalice/Scienco Dr. Robert C. Well HumanllealSocial Science or. LaVam M. yorish DIRECTORS Admissions R. Jerry Smith eudgel and Accounting Christyna Hamilton Community Relations, 4SCC Faundatlon, Inc. D, Joan J. Sneed Dole Processing "John D. Truluck Flnancel Aid Dr. Evelyn A. Sebree Learning Resource Canter Delbert Copeland Planning and Research Dr. Lester R. Ruth, Jr. Security Louis Burg Student Activities Mary Ruth Taylor TRUSTEES Philip D. Conant, Chairman Umatilla Dr. J. R. Peacock. Vice Chairman Clermont Robert K. Carbaugh Taverns Dr. Francis H. Dater Laka Panasollkee Roy Meador. Jr. Leesburg Dr. Mildred M. Mizell Coleman Beulah Savage Leesburg Fr dole K. Thornton Wildwood Almoda B. Williams Wildwood LEESBURG, FLORIDA 32748 (DOA) 787.3747 SUNCOM 352-7575 December 17, 1981 Mr. George D. Forbes, City Manager City of Clermont P. 0. Box 219 Clermont, Florida 32711 Dear Mr. Forbes: Lake -Sumter Community College would like to better serve the public in greater Clermont. A convenient building which the citizens of South Lake County would think of as their own center will assist the college in providing this service. By bringing both credit and non-credit classes to the Clermont area we hope to bring stimulating, worthwhile, and profitable experiences to the people. To accomplish this, we would like to use the old library (the City of Clermont Cooper Memorial Library, 630 DeSoto Street, Clermont, Florida) for a trial period starting January 4 and ending May 8, 1982 .' Upon reaching an agreement between the City of Clermont and the Lake -Sumter Community College Foundation, Inc., the college would initiate a special Clermont term starting on January 18 and finishing on October 1, 1982. As you can see, the time available to meet these goals is extremely short. For this reason, we hope to receive your approval as soon as possible. RSP:blf Sincerely, n R� S. Pal inchak President "Two Decades o1 Service" 1962-1982 El LEASE AGREEMENT OLD LIBRARY BUILDING 1. PARTIES This lease is made between the CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporntion, herein Called the LESSOR, and the LAKE SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC., LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, herein called the LESSEE. 2. DESCRIPTION AND FEES The only property subject to the terms and provisions of this lease shall be the Old Library Building, more particularly described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto, and made a part of this agreement. The fee to be paid by the LESSEE for the use of such premises, is the sum of ONE AND NO/100 DOLLAR ($1.00) per month. The first payment to be made on the first day of January, 1982. The LESSEE shall also pay all utility costs, including electrical, telephone, sewer, water and sanitation. 3. TERMS OF LEASE The term of this agreement shall be from January 1, 1982, to October 1, 1982. 4. CANCELLATION_.. - Either party may cancel this lease at the completion of the current academic term upon giving the other party thirty (30) days or more written notice in advance. The LESSOR may additionally cancel this lease in the event the LESSEE shall breach any of the terms of this lease. In such cases, the LESSOR shall have the right• to immediately re-enter and retake possession of said facilities identified herein. 5 USE OF PREMISES The LESSEE shall use and occupy the premises as a classroom and offices for the LESSEE, and for no other purposes, and shall in the use and occupancy of the premises, conform to all laws, orders and regulations of the Federal, State or Local governments. The LESSEE shall not perform any alterations or improvements to the premises without the express written permission of the LESSOR; and shall quit and deliver up said premises at the end of said term in as good conditions as they are now, excluding ordinary wear and tear. 6. CARE AND REPAIR OF PREMISES THE LESSOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE for maintaining the exterior of the building, except where repairs have been made necessary by the misuse or neglect- of the LESSEE. The LESSOR SHALL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE to make allnecessary repairs to the air rr LEONARD H. BAIRD, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.O. DRAWER 1060, CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 elf . s conditioning and heating system. A. 'rill," LESSEE SHALL 13E RESPONSIBLEi for the interior walls, carpeting, lighting, including light bulba and ballasts, ceiling fixtures, and any informational signs. No signs nhn11 be installed without the written permission of the LESSOR. The LESSEE SHALL ALSO BE, RESPONSIBLE to make all repairs to the electrical system. B. ALL IMPROVEMENTS made by the LESSEE to the premises which are so attached to the premises that they cannot be removed without material injury to the premises, shall become the property of the LESSOR upon installation. Not later than the last day of the term of this lease, the LESSEE shall, at the LESSEE'S expense, remove all of its personal property and those improvements which have not become the property of the LESSOR. 7. INSURANCE The LESSEE shall maintain adequate public casualty insurance in the amount of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($300,000.00) per accident. The LESSEE, shall, by January 1st of each year, provide certificates evidencing all such insurance to the LESSOR. -- 8. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE In regard to any use, services, or operations performed by the LESSEE, such operations shall be deemed the operation of the LESSEE as an independent corporation, and the LESSOR shall not, to any degree, extent, or manner whatsoever, be considered as having any interest herein, either as a joint enterprise, employer, or agency relationship. The LESSEE shall hold the LESSOR harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, judgments and expenses by any persons resulting from the LESSEE'S operations hereunder; or sustained in or upon the leased premises, or as a result of anything claimed or omitted to be performed by the LESSEE hereunder. EXECUTED at Clermont, Florida, on the _day of 198E LAU SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLL'GR FOUNIMION, INC. BY: ' - LIiSS lil•; REQUEST FOR: Variance t DATE: December 16, 1981 OWNER: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gaines ,F APPLICANT: Same PROPERTY: Lot 37 Flillcrest Subdivision LOCATION: 644 Prince Edward Avenue ZONING: R-1 Single Family REQUEST: Construct an addition to their home with a rear yard of 121411, whereas 25' is required. See attached site plan. COMMENTS: This lot meets all the requirements of our zoning ord- inance, however, when the home was built many years ago it was constructed with a front yard setback of 8216". Our present zoning ordinance only requires a setback of 25'. Since the home was constructed so deep on the lot, the existing structure has a rear yard of only 12'4" and the proposed addition will not infringe any further on the rear yard. The City zoning ordinance states that variances can be issued when, owing to conditions peculiar to the proper- ty, and not the result of the actions of the applicant, a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in an undue and unnecessary hardship. The Gaines' believe that since their home was constructed with a front yard setback of 8216", and their proposed addition will not increase the nonconforming nature of this home, that the variance should be granted. George D. Forbes City Manager GDF/mgg -:{���?j CITY OF CLERMONT P.O. BOX 219. CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 . PHONE 904/394.4081 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the Clermont City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers located at 882 West Desoto Street on Tuesday, December 22, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. At this meeting, a request will be considered for the following purpose: A request by Mr. Jack Gaines to construct an addition with a rear yard setback of 12 feet 4 inches, whereas 25 feet are required. This property is located at 644 Prince Edward Avenue. Lot 37 Hillcrest Subdivision. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their views on the matter. Please be advised that, under State Law, if you decide to appeal a decision made with respect to this matter, you will - need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made. Sandra O. Rozar, City Clerk City of Clermont GAINES VARIANCE Property owners within 150 feet Julia M. Williams 677 East Avenue Charles Beals P.O. Box 268 Dolores M. King 641 East• Avenue Curtis A. Rogers 249 Virginia Drive Winter Garden 32787 Don C. Thomas 611 East Avenue John Keller 624 Prince Edward Avenue Richard M. Gano 634 Prince Edward Avenue Alan R. Jones 12200 Fleming Lane Bowie, Maryland 20715 Grace D. Jordan P.O. Box 176 Talbotton, Georgia 31827 Raymond M. Fye 661 Prince Edward Avenue Christine Zucker 3661 S.W. 22nd Terrace Miami, 32145 Bishop and Hogan 787 Montrose Street Arnold Harris 171 East Minneola Avenue Lots 7, 8, 9 Hillcrest Lots 10, 11, 38, 39 " Lots 11, 12 Lot 13 Lots 14, 15 Lots 34, 35 Lots 35, 36 Lot 40 Lots 55, 56 Lots 57, 58 Lots 58, 59 Lots 60, 61 Lots 62, 63 PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE y i � TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA APPLICANT NAME: Robbie and jilck Game ADDRESS:_fj_h4 Prince P,S1�1S1—�vonuc__ Gentlemen: 1 [laving posted the necessary $25.00 appeal fee with the City Clerk, I hereby make 4 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 ( x), Alter ( ), Construct ( ), Move and Place ( ), a (sign) building on lot/s 37 _, Block ------ Subdivision Hil.lcrest , Address 644 Prince Edward Avenue ,Zone R-1 Section of Code Article v section E Part 3 in the City of Clermont, Florida. The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a building permit is: The addition to the non -conforming existing structure will penetrate the rear yard requirement to a depth of 12' 8", whereas 25 feet are required. MY appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons: Because the home was built many years ago 82.5' back from the road, a rear yard of only 1214" was left. The addition to the existing house will not decrease the size of the rear yard any further, since it will extend only to the side of the present building, staying within the side yard requirements of the City zoning ordinance. Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor- mation are attached hereto, on paper size 8; 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. andtthetgrantingtofnof thisthe zoning variance will notcalterrthesme of essentialecharacterlofuse of my the area.land 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: December 16, 1981 Very truly yours, 5/17/77 e Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject: Statewide Sales Tax Date: December 17, 1981 As requested by Mayor Iloskinson, attached is Resolution No. 387 supporting the efforts of the League of Cities to provide tnx relief and City revenues through an additional statewide one cent (14) Sales Tax. The League has proposed that 70% of the additional Sales Tax monies would be used for property tax relief, and 30% for local government purposes. The League of Cities needs our support if this bill has any chance of passing through the Legislature. Also, attachedare the results of a questionnaire completed for the League of Cities which indicates there is considerable community support for a Sales Tax increase, as long as a large part of this money is used for property tax relief. _ Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager GDP:pm Attachments 's Florida League of Citos STRIKE FORCE for PROPERTY TAX RELIEF Post office Box 1757 Tnllahassea, Florida 32302 (004) 222.0004 Chairman ROBERT "SO" DONLY Mayor BOB MARTINEZ President Tampa Florida League of Cities December 11, 1981 Vol, I, No. 2 TO: Florida League of Cities DATAgram Mailing List FROM: Raymond C. Sittig, Executive Director, Florida League of Cities SUBJECT: One -Cent State -Wide Sales Tax for Property Tax Relief This week the Hermitage Research Institute of Tampa completed a statewide public opinion poll on behalf of the Florida League of Cities, The results are based on a statewide random sample and the poll has a 4% margin of error, One dozen various questions were asked but two of most importance were: Would you favor a 1 cent increase in the state sales tax if most of the revenue raised was returned to local government to help lower property taxes? YES 76%NO24%UNDECIDED 0% The overwhelming positive response to this question is a very strong statement of general public support for the Strike Forces's Legislative Program. Now, no one can say accurately that "The people will not stand for an increase in the sales tax." Do you favor a tax on tourism? YES 59% NO 41% UNDECI DED 0% The magnitude of the positive response to this question is important for two reasons. The respondents demonstrate a sophisticated preference for specific types of taxes. It also further validates the massive positive responses to the previous question on the increase in the sales tax (remember, tourists pay about 30% of the sales tax in Florida). In short, a large majority of Floridians favor a 1 cent sales tax increase as a means of property tax relief, and they support a tax program in which tourists pay a larger share of the cost of government. That sounds pretty much like our message to the Legislature. The people of Florida support the main elements of the Strike Force Legislative Program. We must now begin the detailed work with the Legislature necessary to ensure that the views of the people of Florida are reflected in legislation enacted in the upcoming Session. Our campaign has succeeded with the public. The remaining task is to convince our Legislators. Complete copies of the public opinion poll can be obtained from the League office in Tallahassee. .0_0.0_ Mayor BILL EVERS, Bradenton ... Commissioner ROBERT DONLY, Dania ,.. Mayor VIRGINIA S. YOUNG, Ft. Lauderdale ... Mayor COURTALND A. COLLIER, Gainesville ... Mayor JAKE GODBOLD, Jacksonville ... Councilman TERRY R. WOOD, Jacksonville ... Mayor HOWARD NEU, North Miami ... Mayor BILL FREDERICK, Orlando ... Mayor VINCE WHIBBS, Pensacola ... Mayor BOBBIE E. BROOKS, Rivieria Beach.. Mayor CORINNE FREEMAN, St. Petersburg ... Mayor HURLEY W. RUDD, Tallahassee ... Mayor BOB MARTINEZ, Tampa ... Mayor ELLIS SOLOMON, Fort Myers Memo to: City Council From: City Manager Subject•: Bid Awards Date: December 17, 1981 SLUDGE BIDS only one bid was received for sludge in the amount of $618 from Hillary & Sono, Inc. of Groveland. The City sludge from the Waste Treatment Plant was sold for $600 in 1981, and $856 in 1980. I would recommend that we award this bid to Hillary and Sons, Inc. of Groveland, Florida. This price is slightly more than we received last year, and is still advantageous for the City to sell this sludge rather than haul it away to a landfill site. REROOFING BIDS Two bids were received for reroofing the Highlander Hut and the Jaycee Beach House as follows: - - -- --- QUEEN ROOFING CO. CONE ROOFING OF Clermont Florida LAKE COUNTY, Clermont, Florida Jaycee Beach Building $3,750 $4,320 f 1 Highlander Hut $2,250 $4,000 Total Bid $6,000 $8,320 1 We would recommend that the low bid of $6,000 be awarded to Queen. Roofing j Company. However, I would caution City Council members that after the bid opening, Mr. Queen has stated that he made an $1,100 error on his quotation. We have informed Mr. Queen to appear at the Council meeting if he has any 51 comment to make on his bid. i Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager GDF:pm Attachments CITY 01' CLLRMONT BID PROPOSAL fORM SLUUG@ DISPOSAL TO: City of Clermont, P.O. Box 219, Clermont, Florida 32711 11 �c I hoy.=��15- I/We, h IL r' 5nne �.NC pt,I) hereby agree to �. _— { to w 47n z-I ,In of sludge produced by the Waste Treat - furnish the service of disposal ment Plant from January 1, 1902 to December 31, 1982 for the sum of The undersigned agrees that he has examined and agrees to the speci- fications and conditions of the proposal for disposing of sludge 4 produced by the Clermont Waste. Treatment Plant. (•uthorized'Signature/Ti11le< �� Company Naine Address �.__� City State Zip Phone CITY OF CLERM O1T RIDS FOR RrROOF ItIG FOR JAYCCr. B1AC11 AIID IIIGIII.AIIDER HUT DUILDIIICS (Part A) located at 310 Vest Lake 1linneola Or. (Sit 561) (Part 0) located at 330 Third St., Clermont,Florida. TO: City of Clermunt,P.O. Dux 2111, Clermont,Florida 37711. Mark envelope "Roof Did". /we R'llph_0. Cone hs lip agree to furnih the Cily o7'Clunnont with tic necessary materials and services as follows: Without Surety Bond With Surety Bond Part A (Jaycee Beach Bldg.) S 4 320.00 or $ —rS6�nPex� Bid7__— Part R (Highlander Hut) S4JOOOJ00__ I/we have met all specifications _ yes no If answer Is No, itemize all exceptions., Work will start within 10 _ days and will be completed 10 calendar days from date of commencement. Aut &rS ature ---- Ti tle Company name P. 0. Box 419 _ Address Clermont, Florida 32711 City Phone CITY or CLERItowr itIDs roR RrRoorIIto, roll JAY CCC BEACH ACID it1(111LAIIDr. R OUT 901LnINr, (part A) Iocatod at 310 Vast Laka NinncnIa or. (SR 561) (fart 11) Iucatod at 330 Third "t„ rIrrmonl,rIorlda• To: City of Clermont,P 0. Box 21'), Clermont,rlorida 32711, Nark envelope "Roof Did", t, hereby agrco to furnish I /WC ��4��4f _ the Cit o C crmo�IjYt th the neeossary materials and services as follows: I Wlthout,�S/ur�ety Bond With Surety Bond Part A (Jaycee Beach Bldg.)/ or_��c_—--------- ci � Part B (highlander Nut) S 'L5O, _ ?_--__---- I/we have met all specifications yes no If answer Is 'to, Itemize ail exceptions, Work wi l l start wi thin �lt y clays and wi l l he comp letadl,r _ caIondar days from date of c01,11110nccr.c11L. Company nrramc� Address City Phone Al Atf ed Signature _