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09-09-1981 Supporting Documents0
CITY OF CLERMONT
REGUT.AR MEETING
MINUTES
September 9, 198i.
A Regular Mect•i.ng of the City Council of the City of Clermont• was
held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 9, 1981. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor pro tam Dennis Thomas at
7:30 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance: Michael Conley
and Robert Pool. Lester Cole was absent. Other City Officials
present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance
Director Saunders and City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Mayor pro tam Thomas, followed by
repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 25, 1981 were
approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
FITNESS TRAII,
City Manager Forbes urged all Councilmen to attend the Grand
Opening of the Fitness Trail that will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Sunday, September 13th at Center Lake.
DRAINAGE AT DRIVE-IN THEATER
City Manager Forbes reported that the owners of the Drive -In
Theater on Hook Street have been contacted and they will be
making the drainage improvements necessary at this location.
BROOME STREET PAVING
City Manager Forbes stated that he will be meeting with the
County to discuss the possibility of paving Broome Street by
double surfacing and to obtain estimates for the project.
All Councilmen are urged to attend.
LANDSPREADING
City Manager Forbes reported that he and the City Engineer have
met with Allen Overman, a Professor in Agricultural Engineer-
ing at the University of Florida. Mr. Overman recommends a
"Rapid Infiltration System" alternative for landspreading.
81-114 After discussion, a MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT
THE CITY ENGINEER BE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE THE NECESSARY STUDIES
AND TESTS TO PREPARE PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR PRESENTATION TO THE
DER.
Mayor Hoskinson entered at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
BRIDGE INSPECTION
Mayor Hoskinson reported that he has received notice from the
DOT that it is time for the bi-annually bridge inspection.
CITY OF CLENIONT
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FmIIA APPLICATION FOR SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Mayor Hoskinson stated that he has received a letter from
Senator Hawkins informing the City that the City's applica-
tion will be held active and considered for funding along with
all others on hand by the Fm11A.
FITNESS TRAIL PROCLAMATION
Mayor Hoskinson read a proclamation declaring Sunday, Septem-
ber 13, 1981 "Better Health Day."
COUNCILMAN THOMAS' REPORT
JUNKYARD
Councilman Thomas inquired of the status of the junkyard fenc-
ing. City Attorney Baird stated that fencing is being delayed
until a compactor arrives to compact all the junk cars, which
is expected to be September 14th.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
Councilman Conley reported that numerous statements of apprec-
iation have been received for the work of the school crossing
guards.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 853 Seventh Street, South Lake Memorial Hospital
Mr. Tom Honaker was present requesting the City grant a Con-
ditional Use Permit to allow a previous residence to be used
as a meeting center and office for the Pink Ladies Auxiliary.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recom-
mend approval of this request at the September 1, 1981 meeting.
81-115 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILnA _
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The property shall be used only for the operation of the
hospital and Pink Ladies Auxiliary. No other business
operation can be conducted from the building. This C.U.P.
is not transferable to any other business or use.
2. Parking for this building will be located in the hospital's
upper parking lot.
3. If, at a future date, the parking at this location proves
inadequate, the applicant understands and agrees that the
City may repeal this Conditional Use Permit. This shall
not create any traffic congestion problems on Seventh Street
or Juniata Street.
4. Any further construction or expansion must be approved by
a C.U.P.
5. All applicable rules and regulations shall be met.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy for the above development shall
not be issued until all of the above conditions have been
met.
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CITY OF CLERAIONT
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 761 W. Montrose Street., Joe Washuta
City Manager Forbes related the request of Joe Washuta, who
was not present due to illness. The request is to allow the
establishment of two apartments on the upper level of a down-
town building. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unan-
imously to recommend approval of this request at the September 1,
81-116 1981 meeting. After discussion, a MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL-
MAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANA IMOUSLY CRRIED
TO GRANT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Three parking spaces and the driveway at the rear of the
store shall be paved with asphalt.
2. Only two apartments may be established.
3. Any further construction or expansion must be approved
by a C.U.P.
4. All applicable rules and regulations must be met.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy for the above development
shall not be issued until all of the above conditions
are met.
6. This permit shall expire if construction has not begun
within one year of the date of this Conditional Use Permit.
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Bud Sampson, of Springstead and Associates appeared before the
Council and gave a progress report on the water system improve-
ments. Mr. Sampson requested approval of Change Order #1 -
Contract 2 for electronic logging of the new well on Minnehaha
Avenue. This logging is necessary in order to determine an
alternative for dealing with the problem that exists due to
81-117 the cavern of mud. After extensive discussion, A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER #1 - CONTRACT 2
FOR ELECTRONIC LOGGING IN THE AMOUNT OF 1,200.
Mr. Sampson requested approval of Change Order #1 - Contract 3
for 29,000 feet of replacement mains, two hydrants and two - 12" y
valves that were deleted from the original contract due to the
anticipation of a lack of funds. 6,000 feet of the water mains
are being offered at the original bid price, the remaining 23,000
feet of mains, hydrants and valves are being offerred by E. N.
Murray for a total cost of $304,735, which is below the bid price
of the second low bidder in April. There were 26 bids submitted
at that time, when E. N. Murray, the low bidder was accepted.
A motion was made by Councilman Thomas that the balance of Con-
tract #3 be accepted with E. N. Murray Co. with the Engineers'
fee being one-half the contract price; the motion failed for
81-118 lack of a second. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL-
MAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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GENERAL FUND TENTATIVE BUDGET: RESOLUTION NO. 377
City Manager Forbes explained that Resolution No. 377 estab-
lishes the budget necessary to operate the City's General and
Revenue Sharing Funds. General Fund Expenditures in the
amount of $1,013,853 are proposed, or an increase of 7.9
percent in funds requiring direct tax support. However, since
revenues are also projected to rise proportionately, no tax
81-119 increase is proposed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY
ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 377, TENTA-
TIVE GENERAL FUND BUDGET: Councilman Pool, aye; Councilman
Thomas, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; and Mayor Hoskinson, aye.
UTILITY FUND TENTATIVE BUDGET: RESOLUTION NO. 378
City Manager Forbes explained that the Utility Fund includes
the City's Water and Sewer services and expenditures are
budgeted at $599,301, a slight decrease of 1 percent from last
81-120 year's budget. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 378, TENTATIVE UTILITY FUND
BUDGET: Councilman Pool, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Council-
man Conley, aye; and Mayor Hoskinson, aye.
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SANITATION FUND TENTATIVE BUDGET: RESOLUTION NO. 379
City Manager Forbes explained that Resolution No. 379 is the
budget for our Sanitation Fund. Expenditures are budgeted at
$183,137 in this fund, or an increase of 13 percent due large-
ly to increased landfill charges. Landfill charges have more
than doubled our costs of disposal in the past year. For this
reason, we have proposed that the monthly sanitation fee be
increased one dollar ($1.00) per month for all classification
of users. This will ensure that this service remains self-
supporting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 379. Councilman
Thomas made a motion to amend Resolution No. 379 to exclude
the one dollar ($1.00) per month increase, reducing sanitation
revenues by $24,000, the motion was seconded by Mayor Hoskinson.
After extensive discussion, Councilman Conley called for the
81-121 question. VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT WAS AS FOLLOWS: Councilman
Pool, nay; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman Conley, nay;
Mayor Hoskinson, aye. The motion failed. VOTE FOR THE ADOP-
TION OF RESOLUTION NO. 379 AS PRESENTED WAS AS FOLLOWS: Council-
man Thomas nay; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilman Pool, aye;
MILLAGE RATE: RESOLUTION NO. 380
City Manager Forbes explained that this resolution establishes
the millage levy rate for the City of Clermont at 3.583 mills,
or an adjusted millage rate that will raise an amount equal to
$243,205. The proposed millage rate has been lowered from last
year's millage rate of 3.68 mills since the property appraiser
has revalued property appraisals. Our millage is designed to
collect the same amount of funds as last year, excluding new
81-122 construction. A MOTION WAS MADE BY:COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 380: Councilman Conley, aye;
Councilman Pool aye; Councilman Thomas aye' and Mayor Hoskinson,
aye THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
CITY OP CLENAIONT
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A motion was made by Councilman Conley and seconded by Councilman
Pool that the meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
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5;.;o;. M�oskinson,
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Sandra 0. ttozar, CitClerk
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. 00% 219. CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • III IONE 904/394.4001
Memo to: City Employees
From: City Manager
Subject: Cost of Living Increases
Data: September 1.6, 1981
COST OF LIVING 6 MERIT LNGRE'ASES. Effective October 1, 1981., all
City employees will receive a nine percent (9%) cost of: living increase.
In addition, all employees will be eligible for a three percent (3%) merit
increase on his or her Anniversary Date.
Longevity merit increases above three percent (3%) may be awarded on an
employee's Anniversary Date to persons with a minimum of five (5) consecutive
years of service as follows:
5 to 9 years: Eligible for an additional li merit increase.
10 to 14 years: Eligible for an additional 2% merit increase.
15 years 6 over: Eligible for an additional 3% merit increase.
Merit increases are designed to assist employees in reaching the top of their
pay grade. Additional merit increases cannot be awarded once an employee has
reached the upper limit of his or her pay grade.
Merit increases are not automatic, but must be earned and are based upon job
performance, in accordance with our existing employee evaluation system.
Department (leads will withhold, or deny merit increases to nonproductive
employees.
SOCIAL SECURITY. The City will continue to pay the employee's share
of Social Security this year. However, a new Federal Law has been passed which
prohibits this practice at the end of the year. Unless this law is changed (it
has changed back and forth several times), the City will be forced to discon-
tinue this practice beginning October 1, 1982. However, the 1982-83 Fiscal
Year Budget will be adjusted to compensate employees for the difference.
PERSONNEL POLICY. We are in the process of reviewing the current
Personnel Policies, and any employee with a suggestion should contact either me or
your Department Head.
I believe that the City employees have done an excellent job the past
year, and would like to personally thank all of you for your good work. All
Departments have had many positive accomplishments which would not have been
possible without your efforts.
Respectfully,
George"D. Forbes �—
City Manager GDF:pm
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Memo to: Clermont City Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Rate Schedule for Water, Sewer and Sanitation Service
Date: August 4, 1981
Enclosed is Ordinance No. 144-M that establishes the City's rate
schedule for water, sewer, and sanitation service.
There are no rate changes in this proposed Ordinance for water and
sewer service. However, the fees for sanitation service have been
increased by one dollar ($1.00) for all classifications of users.
This means that the residential rate for garbage service will increase
from $6 to $7 per month.
This Ordinance should be introduced at Tuesday's meeting and should
be adopted at our September 15, 1981 final Budget Hearing.
Respectfully,y, o
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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Enclosure
CITY OF CLERMONT
MISC. ORDINANCES
No. ldd-M
AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A RATE SCHEDULE
FOR WATER SERVICE, SEWER SERVICE AND SANITATION SERVICE;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
I[EREBY ORDAINS THAT:
SECTION 1. BASIC RATE SCHEDULE FOR WATER SERVICE PER MONTH
a. Single Family Dwellings:
(1) Minimum Rate: $3.00 per 3,000 gallons; 3,000 gallon
minimum
(2) Additional Rate: $ .50 per 1,000 gallons
b. Multiple Family Dwellings, including centrally metered j
apartments and mobile homes:
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(1) Minimum Rate: $3.00 per 3,000 gallons; 3,000 gallon -.
minimum.
(2) Additional Use: $ .50 per 1,000 gallons
C. Commercial and Industrial Establishments:
(1) Minimum Rate: $3.00 per 3,000 gallons; 3,000 gallon
minimum.
(2) Additional Use: $ .50 per 1,000 gallons.
SECTION 2. BASIC RATE SCHEDULE FOR SEWER SERVICE PER MONTH
a. Single Family Dwellings: $11.85
b. Multiple Family Dwellings, including centrally metered
apartments and mobile homes: $11.35
C. Commercial Establishments:
(1) Food Establishments seating less than 20 persons: $26.25
Extra for each seat over 20: $ .80
(2) General Businesses, Offices, Churches, and Clubs. $15.75
(3) General Business and Offices with Public Restrooms:$23.65
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CITY OF CLERMONT
MISC. ORDINANCES
No. 144-M
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BASIC RATE SCHEDULE FOR SEWER SERVICE CONT'D.
(4) Schools, Day Care Centers: $15.75 plus $ .35 for each
pupil over thirty (30) pupils.
(5) Hotels, Motels, and Boarding douses: $6.30 per unit
(6) hospitals and Nursing Homes: $5.25 per bed
(7) Car Wash and Laundries, Gas Stations with Car
Works: 100% of water bill'
d. Industrial Establishments:
Rates for industrial use shall be established upon receipt of
application for sewage service. Rate will be based on volume, treatability,
composition and strength of industrial waste.
SECTION 3. BASIC RATE SCHEDULE FOR SANITATION SERVICE PER MONTH
a. Single Family Dwellings: $7.00
b. Multiple Family Dwellings, including centrally metered
apartments and mobile homes: $6.50 per unit
C. Commercial and Industrial: $7.00 for two (2) cans; plus $3.00
for each additional can.
d. Maximum Service: Twelve cans (thirty (30) gallon capacity)
e. Commercial and industrial accounts generating greater volume than
twelve (12) cans, or that cannot meet City garbage collection standards,
will be required to use a commercial sanitation service.
SECTION 5.
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.
CITY OF CLERMONT
MISC. ORDINANCES
No. 144-M
Page 3
SECTION G.
This Ordinance shall be published as provided by law and it shall
become law and shall take effect
First Reading this day of , 1981.
Second Reading this day of , 1981.
PASSED AND ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THIS DAY OF , 1981.
CITY OF CLERMONT
By:
James M. Hoskinson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandra 0. Rozar, City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS DAY OF , 1981
James M. Hoskinson, Mayor
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
IIIEREBY CERTIFY that a certified copy of the foregoing Ordinance
No. 144-M was published on the day of 1981
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 14 days prior to the Second Reading and Final
Adoption of the Ordinance.
Sandra O. Rozar, City Clerk
Mmno to: C1erm011L City CotineiL
From: City Mnnager
Subject: Budget Adoption Hearings for the 1.981-1982 Fiscal Year
Date: September 2, 1981
Enclosed is the City's proposed Budget Resolutions for the 1981-82 Fiscal
Year.
The Trim Bill requires two Public Hearings before the Budget can be adopted.
The first Public Rearing is known as the Tentative Budget Hearing, and the
second, Final Budget Adoption.
Our Wednesday, September 9th meeting is the Tentative Budget Rearing and
our Tuesday, September 15th meeting will be to adopt the Final Budget.
At these Budget Hearings the general public must be allowed to speak or ask
questions prior to any City Council action on the Budget Resolutions, or
mill levy rate. The Millage Resolution must be read in'full.
A brief description of the City's Budget Resolutions is as follows:
1. Resolution 377 establishes the budget necessary to operate the City's
General and Revenue Sharing Funds. General Fund Expenditures in the
amount of $1,013,853 are proposed, or an increase of 7.9% in funds
requiring direct tax support. However, since revenues are also pro-
jected to rise proportionately, no tax increases are proposed.
2. Resolution 378 is the Utility Fund Budget for the City. The Utility
Fund includes the City's Water and Sewer services and expenditures
are budgeted at $599,301, or a slight decrease of 1% from last year's
budget. This decrease is due to the availability of monies from the
Improvement Repair, and Replacement Fund to provide for necessary
capital improvements scheduled this Fiscal Year.
Please note that this Budget does not include funds for the construc-
tion of improvements to the Waste Treatment Plant since we do not yet
know the exact costs of this project. Funding is anticipated in
part from Cash Reserves and the Capital Improvement Fund.
3. Resolution 379 is the Budget for our Sanitation Fund. Expenditures
are budgeted at $183,137 in this fund, or an increase of 13% due
largely to increased landfill charges. Landfill charges have more
than doubled our costs of disposal in the past year. For this
reason, we have proposed that the monthly sanitation fee be increased
one dollar ($1.00) per month for all classifications of users. This
will insure that this service remains self supporting.
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Budget Adoption Hearings
September 2, 1981
4. Resolution 380 establishes the millage levy rate for the City of
Clermont at 3.583 mills, or an adjusted millage rate that will rnise
an amount equal to $243,205. This is necessary since actions of the
Property Appraisal Adjustment Board may further reduce the value of
taxable property. The property appraiser must recertify the assessed
taxable value of property in the City after action by the Property
Appraisal Adjustment Board. The City then has three (3) days to
recalculate its millage so that the estimated dollar income will
remain unchanged.
The proposed millage rate has been lowered from last year's millage
rate of 3.68 mills since the property appraiser has revalued property
appraisals based on 100% valuation. Our millage is designed to
collect the same amount of funds as last year, excluding new construe
tion.
Respectfully,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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Enclosures
RECE! Vf`(a ., 4 : `tau
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Florida C Department of Transportation
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August 29, 1981
Mr. James M. Hoskinson
Mayor
City of Clermont
P. O. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Mr. Hoskinson:
Section 338.071, Florida Statutes, was amended in 1975
to require the inspection of all public bridges on a
regular basis not to exceed once every two years. The
responsibility for performing the inspection and filing
reports with the Florida Department of Transportation was
assigned to each jurisdictional owner. Federal law enacted
under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978,
likewise, included requirements for the inventory and -
inspection of all public bridges which are used as a basis
for allocating federal bridge funds to each state.
Under Florida law, initial inspections were to be com-
pleted by October 1977, while federal law set December 31,
1980 as the completion date for the initial inventories and
inspections. To date, more than 40% or 1,800 of the 4,221
bridges under local jurisdiction have not been initially
inspected or are overdue for reinspection. Non-compliance
with both federal and state laws carries serious implica-
tions including the loss of Florida's fair share of federal
funds.
The Department has made substantial efforts to assist
local governments in meeting their inventory and inspection
responsibilities. Department subsidized bridge inspector
training courses have been offered to train local govern-
ment officials in setting up and implementing their bridge
inspection programs. However, our support and the efforts
of local governments remains unsatisfactory.
Mr. James M. Iloskinson
August 29, 1981
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While your county or city may have complied with the
requirements, the deficiencies in overall program com-
pliance could adversely impact the allocation of federal
funds to Florida. Each county and city stands to gain in
the distribution of funds under a statewide program that
complies with federal regulations.
Recent Federal highway Administration policy and
actions by the recent Florida Legislature will now permit
federal/state funding to begin a continuing inspection
program for all public bridges. We can now pursue a viable
program by allowing the Department to inventory and inspect
bridges and to prepare and file inspection reports on
behalf of local governments. Under this program no cost
will be incurred by the local governments.
In the near future, the official in your agency respon-
sible for transportation facilities will be contacted by
the Department's District Engineer, who will provide
details on program implementation. Your support of the
program will insure Florida's success in the future. --
Sincerely,
Jacob D. Varn
Secretary
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Memo to:
ClcrswnL CLty Comcl.l
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From: City Mmwgur
Subject: Wackly Memo
Date: September 3, L981
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PUBLIC WOItKStl:lclllgbts for tale Len{nif) Co:rta111 atthe Middle Jr.
ing sidewalks and working n
School.
CLEARING 'CREEs ON LAE WINONA. Enclosed is a 1etLrL`Srr`rom
Mr. Broschart complementing the CityCouncil acLlon on clearing I;
Lake Winona. iI
GREEN SWAMP RESOURCE PLANNING CO!@ILT'fEG. Mayor sROgiou hoe;
been designated as a representative Erom thn East Ccntrnl Florida and dIteglonal
Planning Council to serve on the Green Swamp RenourceGovernorLGraham','Ondnthis I:
Committee. Committee appointments were requested by arding the l"
group will. be making management recommendntions to the Governor reg.
Green Swamp.
Ci.EIlc1UN'L NO'1'EL. Enclosed is a leLLer from home Desi.l;n Serviceswho 'it
'<'
b
ale Cie'
to the City Council if he has any
retained by Nick rRMON Lta regarding the Clermont Ilotel. Wu will pr.occed wT:.c
condemnation proceedings and he may II
objections.
DOUBLE TAXATION. Enclosed is a letter on double l:cr crf's
Cities in Palm Beach County hava obtained u Court Ruling
Road Patrol and many other services provide Do real or substantial benefit to
municipalities.
14ATER CONSERVATION. We have received information from the
St,
p chns WaO r ManagementgnllonscttfQ dote wee C tluvewbeenywelliwithinmum ltiicULe
P about 7.0 million gallons a weeks
range as we have been pumping
D1tAINAGE AT DRIVE IN THEATER. lie
hflraepromiseon d thatile
theyowners
of the Drive In Theater on hook Street and they
will be making the drainage improvements necessuxy at this location.
CLEARING SITRUBBERY, The County Public Works Director has
informed me that he will be clearing shrubbery on the right-of-way between
Jaycee beach and Minneola as soon ❑s his work schedule permits.
LAND SPREADING. A few.wueks ago, the City Engineer and L ni"lev
with Dr. Overman, who is a Professor in Agricultural Engineering at the Univer-
sity of Florida. The attached letter is the summary of his comments on our
meeting.
REC.; IVED I;Cw ; 1981
CHARLIN 1), 11ROS HART
1621 DItiS ON WIN011
CLERMONT, rwnron 32711
6/28/81 i
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Clermont City Councilmen,
City Hall,
Clermont, Fla.,
My dear Sirs:
May I complement you and congratulate
you on your decision with respect to Dan Boone's
problem with his lake front trees.
Your forthrighr action I am sure will
reassure all Clermont Citizens that their City
has an honest, sensible and effective Government:. - -
Very truly,
Chas. B. Broschart. p
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Weekly Memo
September 3, 1981
[.,AND SPREADING continued)
Dr. Overman believes that our best landspreading alternative might: be n rapid
infiltration system. Rapid infiltration involves the use of irrigaLion basinu
that arc filled with effluent and then percolate through our soll.. About
ten (10) acres would be used as irrigation basins, and the remaining area could
be utilized as a citrus grove. A rapid infiltration basin would have several
advantages over a sprinkler system that include:
1. The citrus grove could be maintained in a productive stratus share 00
aerosol spraying would be, used.
2. Low lift pumps could be used which arc very energy efficient.
3. Maintenance would be minimal..
4, water moving through the soil profile would help irrigate the trees.
5. The wastewater could be further treated by its passage tliruugh the
soil profile.
I have discussed this matter with Ted Wicks of the Pollution Control. Board,
and he has no objections to a rapid infiltration system as long as the sails
are suitable and our treated effluent remain:; at its present high quo) lty.
If the Council wishes to further pursue this matter, some additional. deep
borings should be done to help characterize the geologic formation. w1
could also conduct some field tests by pumping water into selected areas to
measure the hydraulic response.
These tests would be relatively inexpensive to perform, and I strongly recom-
mend that we pursue this alternative.
LIBRARY. Enclosed is the August Financial Report of the Cooper
Memorial Library.
Respectfully,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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Enclosures -
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August 28, 1981
Honorable Bob Graham
Governor
State of Fiorida
The Capitol
Tallahasser., Florida 32301
Reference: Green Swamp Resource Planning and Management Ccaumittce
Dear Governor Graham:
This is to advise you that the Bast Central Florida Rcgic•11a1
Planning Council has appointed the following individuals to servo
on the Green Swamp Resource Planning and Management Committee in
accordance with your request of July 22, 1981.
The Mayor of the City of Clermont has been designated o!; the
representative from the PL•tnning Councils policy body to :•crce on
the resource group. His address is as f011014s:
Honorable James Ni. iloskinson
Mayor
City of Clermont
P. 0. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
The. Council also designated Mr. Joel Ivey of the Plarnti:i;;
Council staff to serve as the representative on the Technical
Advisory Committee. His address is:
Mr. Joel Ivey, Chief
Project Review Section
East Central Florida Regional
Planning Council
loll Wymore Rd., Suite .LOS
Winter Park, Florida 32789
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August 28, 1981
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Executive Diroctor
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Clermont, Florida
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Subject: DOUBLE TAXATION COURT DECISION
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ArI.dv+n and contained good news for Boca Raton, North Palm
Beach, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. Circuit
S1111ar, Judge John Wessel ruled that the services contested
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orstantial benefit..." to those municipalities, and
i,,,,,,v ordered the County to develop an "appropriate mechan-
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n,nn�al,,d year. The contested services are:
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sv,Irn+,A have been able to present evidence sufficient to prove
the Sheriff's Patrol and Investigative Services do not
provide "real and substantial benefit" to municipal
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snr,-,,,1 sented in Palm Beach County, the decision does establish
s,ndir+s a precedent if similar facts and conditions can be
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rrosrain, Kelton & Associates, Inc. is pleased to have played an
important role in the Palm Beach County case. We con-
ducted the initial analysis of double -taxation for the
municipalities, provided additional research and analyses
preparatory to the trial, and were certified as "expert
witness" in double -taxation during the course of the
trial.
If you, as a concerned municipal official, nre not
yet satisfied with your County 's approach to double -
taxation and would like to explore available alter-
natives, please give us a call. We'll be happy to
meet with you and other municipal officials at your
convenience to further discuss how K&A can be of
assistance in resolution of this complex problem.
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TauanNnNl:In, .,a„na+ August 27, 1981
Mr. George D. Forbes
P, 0, Box 219
Clermont, 171. 32711
Re: Land Treatment Project
Dear Mr. Forbes:
This is to follow up our meeting with John Springstead and Bud Sampson
on August 26. After reviewing your plans and visiting the proposed site
(Poole property), I feel that continents are in order on 1) land treatment
alternatives and 2) characteristics of the proposed site. I hope these will
help to expedite your project.
First, consider the land treatment alternatives. Three modes of land
treatment are recognized by EPA (design manual, 1977) and DER (design hand-
book, 1981). These are slow rate irrigation, overland flow and rapid infil-
tration. All three are used in Florida. Overland flow requires either.a
clay soil or shallow sand over clay, and would not be suitable for your soil.
The sandy soil would probably be suitable for either slow rate irrigation or
rapid infiltration. Irrigation would utilize sprinklers while rapid infil-
tration would use multiple basins. Wastewater irrigation in Florida utilizes
either forage or field crops. Sprinkler irrigation of citrus is not consid-
ered acceptable. Trickle irrigation is not viable due to clogging problems.
Rapid infiltration basins do not need vegetation. Periodic flooding and dry-
ing of basins is required to maintain the infiltration capacity of the soil.
Factors to consider are soil permeability, clay layers, geologic structure,
and location of wells,
Second, consider characteristics of the proposed site. The soil is ty-
pical of the citrus ridge - a sandy top soil underlain by clay. Both layers
show varying slopes. The top soil shows a very high permeability, while the
subsoil is somewhat restrictive to water percolation. The upper water table
is generally several feet below ground surface. The proposed site has an es-
tablished citrus grove which appears moderately productive.
From our discussion and field visit, it is my opinion that the site
might utilize rapid infiltration basins. This approach would have several
advantages over sprinkler irrigation. 1) The citrus grove could be maintain-
ed in productive status. 2) Low lift pumps could be utilized. 3) No aero-
sol would be produced. 4) Maintenance would be minimal. 5) Water moving
through the soil profile would be beneficial to the trees. 6) The waste-
water would be further renovated by passage through the soil profile. In es-
sence, the basins would provide a combination of rapid infiltration and seep-
age irrigation.
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A few relatively simple field tests should be conducted to furtlior
confirm suitability of the site for rapid infiltration. A prototype hasin
should be constructed and water pumped in to measure hydraulic response.
This could involve a temporary basin and wafer from the marsh. Some addi-
tional deep borings would help to characterize the geologic formation
(unless these are already available). Sampling of the shallow groundviater
in the grove is also needed to provide background data. These are proce-
dures which could be carried out In a reasonably short time. frame.
If I can provide further assistance with ,your project, 'let me know.
We can probably work something out. There is need for performance data
on this method, A number of cities in the citrus belt are faced with this
same problem. It would be helpful to utilize a method that is rompatable
with citrus. I believe we have identified a good possibility for .your site.
Best wishes,
Allen R. Overman,
Professor
Agricultural Engineering
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Memo to: Clermont City Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Water System Improvements
Date: September 3, 1981
You may recall that the City's water system study recommended that three
phases of construction begin immediately. Phases one, two, and the first
part of phase three included a new 500,000 gallon water tank, water well,
and the transmission mains necessary to provide for proper design flows and
to convert the City to a one pressure system.
Phase three also included fire hydrants and G" mains in various parts of the
City to replace deteriorated small mains and improve fire protection. This
is necessary since much of the City's water distribution system consists of
small two inch piping that has deteriorated from age and needs replacement.
These old lines create many of the rusty water complaints that we receive in
the City.
The replacement main part of phase three was deleted from our original con-
struction plans because we simply did not believe that we would have the
necessary funds for these improvements. However, since our original bids
were far below our estimates, we could now proceed with the necessary re-
placement mains through change orders.
Enclosed is a map of fifteen proposed replacement mains, or extensions. The
dark lines on the map are the replacement lines or extensions, and the light
colors are transmission mains that are already a part of this project.
These replacement mains have been carefully reviewed by the Utility Director
and Fire Chief to insure proper placement of fire hydrants and water flows.
We would strongly recommend that all fifteen extensions shown on the map he.
added to our current project.
Engineer Bud Sampson will be present at Wednesday's meeting to further explain
this project. He will bring proposed change orders to the meeting, and he is
presently requesting cost proposals from our contractor.
Respectfully,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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14nyor Jamea M. HoakInson
City of Clermont
P.o. Ifox 219
Clermont, Florida 72711
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Dear Mayor Hoskinson:
In response to the inquiry on your behalf, I have enclosed
a copy of the letter I received this afternoon from the
Farmers Home Administration.
I hope that you will find this enclosure to be helpful and
informative in addressing your particular situation. Af-
ter reading it, please let me know if you have any further
questions or if I can help you in any other way.
As your United States Senator, I welcome the opportunity
to serve you in any way that I can, be it through the
legislative process or through some personal intervention- with the federal government. I hope that you will always
feel free to call on me.
Sincerely,
Paula Hawkins
United States Senator
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Department of Homo D.C.
Aprlculturo Adminlstrollon 20260
Honorable Paula Hawkins
United States Senator AJ✓� '7'y
Post Office Box 2000 19��
Winter Park, Florida 32790
Dear Senator Aawkins:
This is in reply to your letter in support of an application the City of
Clermont made to the Farmers home Administration OhltA� requesting funds
for sewer system improvements.
Florida FmIIA State Office officials have received the city's application
and have determined the city eligible for IMIA assistance. The
Florida MvNA State Director has requested additional funds from the
Aational Office for this project. The city's application will be held
active and considered for funding along with all others on hand.
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You may be assured that FO A will do everything possible within its
-- — authorities and available funds to provide assistance. We sincerely
appreciate your interest in our programs.
Sincerely,
ChARLES W. SRUMAII
Administrator