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05-26-1981 Supporting DocumentsCITY OF CLPRMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 26, 1981 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 26, 1981. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoskinson at 7:30 p.m. 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 Mayor Hoskinson, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Cole and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Town (tall Meeting held on May 11, be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT TENT USE POLICY City Manager Forbes recommended the following policy be set for the temporary use of tents for Revivals or Business: 1. The tent must be fireproof. 2. The site must have adequate parking facilities. 3. The use of tent must not create a nuisance for abutting property owners. 4. Adequate restrooms (i.e. Porta-booths) must be available. 5. The use of tent may not exceed three (3) days. 6. The use of a tent must be confined to commercial or industrial zoned districts. 7. If any lighting is necessary, a temporary Florida Power electrical hook-up will be required. 8. The tent activity must be sponsored by an established business or organization. (local) _ Council consensus was in agreement with this policy. PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT REVIEW City Manager Forbes stated that the city's Pension Plan funds are managed by Sun Bank, in accordance with a written investment policy approved by the City. He stated further that, Dr. Fogler, from the University of Florida has been reviewing the City's investment policy every other year to analyze our plans and report to the Council his recommendations. The fee for this service would be $200 plus mileage. Council consensus was that Dr. Fogler be hired for this purpose. MIDDLE SCHOOL PARK City Manager Forbes stated there have been complaints from citizens residing in the vicinity of the Middle School Park regarding the noise in the Park late at night. He recommended that the Council permit the City to close the park at 11 p.m. 81-63 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT SIGNS BE POSTED CLOSING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARK AT 11:00 P.M. 81-64 81-65 CITY OF OLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 26, 1901. Page 2 BUDGET WORKSHOP City Manager Forbes stated that a workshop should be scheduled to review the City's revenue and expenditure projections for the 1981 - 82 fiscal year. Council consensus was to set the workshop for June 15th at 5:00 P.M. SURPLUS VEHICLE City Manager Forbes stated that a 1971 Chevrolet pickup truck has been replaced and should be declared surplus, in order that it may be placed for public sale. This truck does not• have an engine. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY� SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE 1971 CIIEVROLET PICKUP TRUCK, WITHOUT AN ENGINE, BE DECLARED SURPLUS AND BE PLACED FOR BID AT PUBLIC SALE WITH A MINIMUM SALE OP $275. CEMETERY MEMORIALS City Manager Forbes explained that a granite marker was erroneously placed in the new addition of the cemetery. The present cemetery regulations mandate that only bronze, ground level markers may be installed. He stated that the owner of the memorial is requesting that it be allowed to stay. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ALL GROUND -LEVEL MEP40RIALS BE ALLOWED REGARDLESS OF SUBSTANCE. The City Manager is to re -write the cemetery policy to incorporate this motion and present it to Council for approval. CITY ATTORNEY IS REPORT BROOME STREET PAVING City Attorney Baird stated that the assessment roll will be delayed for the Broome Street paving due to the closing of Fourth Street. The City Engineers had proposed this area for drainage and is now being negotiated for with the property owners. _CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD City Attorney Baird explained that Code Enforcement Board k Ordinance will be prepared for presentation at the June 23rd meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT FITNESS TRAIL Mayor Hoskinson reported that the fitness trail around Center Lake is open, although it is not complete, however, it will be soon. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Mayor Hoskinson related that a letter had been received from the DOT stating that a traffic signal is justified at the intersection of SR 50 and SR 561, however, financially the DOT is unable to proceed with the installation of the signal. Clry OF CLERAIONr MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 26, 1981 Pago 3 COUNCILMAN POOL CITY BOAT RAMP Councilman Pool related the problem of Fishing Tournaments monopolizing the boat ramp at Lake Minneola and suggested charging fees and determining a method of keeping the ramp 81-66 from being taken over by tournaments. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TIIOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT TIIE CITY MANAGER PREPARE A RESOLUTION MAKING A POLICY CONCERNING BISIIING TOURNAMENTS, TO BE PRESENTED FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL. COUNCILMAN THOMAS JUNKYARD FENCING Councilman Thomas inquired as to the status of the junkyard fencing. City Attorney Baird stated that Mr. Misuraca has applied for a fence permit, but has not started construction at this time. Court date is set for June 2nd, and will stand if construction has not begun at this time. _PLANNING & ZONING APPOINTMENT " Requests for appointment were received by Anne Ritch, Harold Turville, Joe Washuta, and Floyd Wilkins. Nominations for appointment to the P & Z were made as follows: Michael Conley nominated Joe Washuta Robert Pool nominated Harold Turville Lester Cole nominated Anne Ritch A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT NOMINATIONS CEASE. Upon Roll Call vote, the results were: Joe Washuta - Conley (1) Harold Turville - Pool, Thomas (2) Anne Ritch - Cole, Hoskinson (2) Roll Call vote on the tie resulted as follows: Harold Turville - Pool, Thomas (2) Anne Ritch - Cole, Conley, Hoskinson (3) 81-67 Anne Ritch was duly appointed as the new member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve the remainder of a two year term ending January of 1983. GARBAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM City Manager Forbes explained that $50,000 has been budgeted this year for a new garbage collection truck and that determination should be made as to whether the City is going to stay with the same method of collection or change to another system before this truck is purchased. If another system is induced, a dif- ferent truck would be needed, rather than the one budgeted and may need to be considered at the June budget workshop. After 81-68 discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY & SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL THAT THE PRESENT GARBAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM REMAIN IN FORCE AT PRESENT AND THE TRUCK BUDGETED THIS FISCAL YEAR BE PURCHASED. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE, THE RESULTS WERE AS 0 ® ® 0 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 26, 1981 Page 4 GARBAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM CON1" D. FOLLOWS: AY PS - Pool Conley Cole, and Hoskinson, NAYS - Thomas. FIE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. OLD LIBRARY BUILDING Council consensus was that all Councilmen should view the interior of the old library building before making a determina- tion on a viable use for the building. It was determined that the budget workshop meeting would be an appropriate time to discuss the matter. LANDSPREADING SITE OPTION City Manager Forbes explained that the Amendment to Contract For Sale gives the City an additional 18 months to exercise its option, or until December1, 1982. In return, the City must immediately purchase 10 acres to show our good faith. He ex- plained that it is in the City's best interest to extend the option, since the City has not received FmHA financing for the 81-69 project. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED Tt1AT TFIE AMENDMENT TO,THE OPTION TO CONTRACT FOR SALE BE ACCEPTED WITH THE CLARIFICATION THAT THE FRUIT CROP ON THE 10 ACRES -- , Conflict of Interest Form. LAKE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FIRE SERVICE City Manager Forbes explained that LCI is requesting that the City provide their facility with fire protection and inspection 81-70 service. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT mraF rrmv MANACPR PERPARE AN INTER -GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT STREET CLOSING: Portion of unnamed street abutting Lake Dot and S. of the City owned property described as Lot 4, Block 59. ORDINANCE NO. 142-M It was explained that this ordinance would close a portion of an unnamed street that abuts Lake Dot and is South of the City owned property described as Lot 4, Block 59. This street closing is in conjunction with the sale of the property as described above. This ordinance was introduced for First Reading by Councilman Cole. Ordinance NO. 142-M was read by Title only. MARGAREE GARDENS PLAT APPROVAL City Manager Forbes stated that the developers were not ready for the final plat approval as they thought they would. Consensus was that the City Manager contact Mayor Hoskinson when all criteria has been met, and possibly call a Special Meeting for the consideration of the plat. FIRE TRUCK LEASE City Manager Forbes related the request of the South Lake Fire CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 2G, 1981 Page 5 PI110 TRUCK LEASE CON'P'D. Control District to lease one of the City's fire trucks for 61-71 approximately two months. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED T111VT THE CITY MANAGER PREPARE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISTRICT FOR THE GMC PUMPER UNDER THE CONDITION THAT THEY INSURE THE VEHICLE, STORE IT UNDER COVER PAY ALL FUEL AND ASSOCIATED COSTS AND RETURN THE VEHICLE IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION OR PAY FOR ALL REPAIR COSTS,AND PAYMENT OF OOMONTHLY. A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Pool and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn at 9:20 p.m. me M.Hoskinson, Mayor Sandra O. Rozar, 'ity Clerk 6 Mcmn to: Clermont City CunncLl. From: City Manager Subject: Weakly Memo Date: May 21, 1981 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Council members have received letters from Joc Wnahuta and Fl.ayd W.Llklns requesting appaintmenk to kha P h Z. GARBAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM. OLD LIBRARY BUILDLNG. Tbeaa items were placed on the Council agenda since we need to make a decision on these matters as coon an possible. We are badly in need of a new garbage truck, and funds are presently budgeted for a new truck. The Old Library Building is sitting empty when it could be sold or leased if the City bus no use for it. Enclosed in your Council packets is a termite report on the Old Library Building. BUDGET. We are preaently preparing the budget for the 1981-82 Fiscal Year. Fie should schedule a workshop to be held sometime in mid -June to review our revenue mul expenditure projections. I would suggest that a tentative date of Monday, •June 1.5, 1981 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers be set for our first workshop. BEACH PASSES. Enclosed in your Council packets is a beach pass for this season. The passes for Clermont residents are now available at City Hall. PRECIOUS METALS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. The City Attorney will soon complete a proposed Code Enforcement Ordinance which should be ready for the Councilb review at our second meeting in May. Also, attached is a letter regarding his research on a "Precious Metals" Ordinance. UPPER PALATLAKAHA WATER STUDY. Enclosed is the executive summary of the first Annual Report on the Upper Palatlakaha Water Study. The first year of the study has been devoted to the collection of data necessary to develop a Water Management Plan. BROOME STREET. The City Attorney is investigating the property ownerships on Broome Street, between 4th and 5th Streets, in order to prepare the assessment roll. lie will report on this matter to the City Council at Tuesday's meeting. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Enclosed is a letter from DOT regarding the possibility for placing a traffic signal at our Highway 50 and 12th Street intersection. Their study indicates that a traffic signal can be justified at this intersection, but is not a critical need. For this reason, and their financial situation, they are unable to proceed with the installa- tion of a signal. Page 2 Weekly Memo May 21, 1981 201 WASTEWATER FACILITY PLAN. County officials have diucussed with the cities of Minneola and MonCverdc the possibility of Their partici- pation in a 201 Wastewater Facilities Plan with Clermont. As you are aware, entry into the EPA 201 Program and the preparation of n Wastewater Facility Plan is prerequisite to receiving construction grant monien from EPA. However, the Reagan administration is now analyzing this program with an eye toward reducing the 75% federal uhare, and no longer funding new wastewater plants necessary due to growth. This would virtually eliminate any benefits that Clermont could receive from this program. I will keep y ou rmed on this matter. FISHING TOURNAMENT. Some weeks ago many Clermont residents were upset when a fishing tournament monopolized the boat ramp on Lake Minneola. It has been suggested that the City require all fishing tournament sponsors pay a fee to the City for use of the ramp. I look forward to your direction on this matter. MIDDLE SCHOOL PARK. We have had many complaints from citizens residing in the vicinity of the Middle School Park regarding the noise in the Park late at night. It appears that many young persons play basketball or otherwise hang out in the Park late at night, and are creating ihatainuisance for m the residential homes that abut the Park. I would suggest persists, the Council allow on to close this Park at 11 p.m. This could be accomplished by placing signs in the Park indicating that it is closed at 11 p.m. This would allow our Police Officers to clear the Park at this time. PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT REVIEW. The City's Pension Plan funds are managed by Sun Bank, in accordance with a written investment policy approved by the City. Our investment policy requires Sun Bank to invest our Pension Funds under the following guideline. 1. Savings Accounts and Short Term Securities (two year maturity or less) should be between 0% and 20% of the total market value of the portfolio. 2. Fixed Income Securities (Bonds) should be between 24% and 35% of the total market value of the portfolio. 3. 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 high inflation with correspondingly high interest rates on U. S. Treasury Bills or Bonds. Every other year the City hall hired Dr. Russell Fogler from the University of Florida to analyze our investment policy and the investments purchased by Sun Bank. His fee is $200 plus mileage. If there are no Council object- ions, we will hire Dr. Fogler to analyze our plans and report to the City Council with any recommendations. Page 3 Weekly Memo May 21, 1981 POLICY ON TEMPORARY USE OF TENTS FOR REVIVALS OR BUSINESS. The City Council has requested that the City act a formal policy on the use of tents for revivals or other business purposes. I would suggest that the following policy be used by the City for the use of tents in the City limits. 1. 11:e tent must be fireproof. 2. The site must have adequate parking facilities. 3. The use of the tent oust not create a nuisance for abutting property owners. 4. Adequate restrooms (i.e.Porta-booths) must be available. 5. The use of the tent may not exceed three (3) days. 6. The use of a tent must be confined to commercial or industrial zoned districts. 7. If any lighting is necessary, a temporary Florida Power electrical hook-up will be required. LANDSPREADING ALTERNATIVES. This week, I met with Mark Burgess and other officials from the Soil Conservation Service on our landspreading site. They are now designing irrigation system alternatives for our grove that would I. include large water guns, low angle sprinklers, and a drip system. They be- lieve that they could have this work done in about 40 days. i Respectfully, j George D. Forbes City Manager GDF:pm Enclosures RECEIVED::.:,' ti Ian; WOOD -DESTROYING ORGANISM INSPECTION REPORT CASE NUMBER LI,.,,1,vaN,,,1n, CLEMENTS' PEST CONTROL, INC. Inspection Date l.munv!e Addnns P.O. Box 00 • Fi00 S. 141h St. • Leesburg, FI. 32745License No. r; ` 6 �• I,D. Card No. _ . 7 ImP..csm's Name .����%•f?ram �J �TT l�il (�� �Ll x•� Prullcr lV Allllln5f Speri slc Sh „r.l uu!Isl I nspectcd �C'LLI �_ .i?--t.%'��il aly! SCOPE OF INSPECTION A Irabu!d and quahlied ICI)I Uferllahve Of tlds C(111glany Ills conducted a ca,fill inspection of the visible and accessible areas of Ihn +tnlctun!I11 listed above, This mpurt is made on the basis of what was visibin and accessible al the time of the inspection and is not in opinion covering areas such as, slut not necessarily limited to, those that are enclosed or inaccessible, areas cmecalyd by will coverings, floor Coverings, Iwo Is equipment, stonnl allicles, er illy Portion of the structure in which unpachnn would necessitate removing or d,dacing linished wood. TIIIS IS NOT A STRUCTURAL DAMAGE 11EPORT. A woud-destroying organilnl inspector is not ordinarily a construe• bun ur bidding isadu as gel I and then!Ime is not expected to Possess any special qualifications which would enable him to Ileted Ili! s. Wont of Structural damage. II dantnge or other evidwice Of wood destroying organisms Is noted in this report, lurthn. mvr••.ligaliu I by qualified -pen Of 11 budding uadn should he nlzda to determine structural soundness or tom pr opelly Ills c, nut to be em"Pued In cun',btufn a guarantee of the absence of wuodalastroying organisms. REpoR OFF DINGS 111 l+,:bv, nde.lehnn was observed-. '(,••. I No ! _ 1 (:nnu,rnn n,iniu or a, ,,,nnm, ouser rani Lw.at unlsl: __ ____ . (2) 011ua endance of infestahon was ubservvd: yes I_I No IL! - Dc,u he uthw ev"I n(e! Ir.,.,,,n,,,.• , , ,n.una , nu r nerev,ar'/1 Locahmdsl 131 V,s bl! d,un I vas olss rved Y s I ✓ No Orgin's rd'i causing damage. IC Ltit ,Llr r�� 11Lf �( Loeat I(') ALL +may— -�^ .Cr (4) This company has treated this property weviuuslY: yes LJ /No ❑ (5) This wop,:!ty shows evidence of previous i—In,enl: yas ❑ (6) This eon,pany Iles treated till! snurluralsl our the control of: Ieon,mon nemetn or ---on by the appbcation of —_— A one year warranty transferable to any SUll fluent owner was issued to, the cur,nul of Ice nninon ,wmaln or nrganuml+ll and a.I es natel Neither I nor the firmfor whom I am acting have any financial interest in this property, or is associated in any way in this err la thi s transxctlnn. Other than as a wood -destroying organism inspector or the structure(s). Iransacliun wins any tidily Represenunivc. �- �•�� aa�yry-ltn-: Date1— v,ns repo un,, w, v .- MAIL 14010I(1TO: /Ball. Chalga Is Additional Chareos $ % •�sue-/ Total Amount DuaS rr-'�••-- J y INSPFCTION ORUI-IIED 8Y y{c�•�i, -'�` r� RUVER SELLER CL-010 - MWNAUDD IL BBAllptllD, e11t. wTfUI1,ICY Af LAW roar ornee "newen loon ('1.111t )t/IN'rr Ml.Olill)A IlYrtl nmiwrnoo anaoa rn.cncc �� wale, reurre .rm relnrr n..muno May 10, 1.981 1 Mr. George D. Forbes City Manager City Hnll P. o. Box 219 Clermont, Florida 32711 RE: PRECIOUS METALS ORDINANCE, Dear George: Confirming our recent conversation, I have put the "Precious Metals" ordinance on hold after a conference with the County Attorney. Apparently the Board of County Commissioners is not prepared to adopt this type of an Ordinance without ---- further renearch into its ramifications. It is my understanding that the legislature is considering a bill dealing with this subject and I would reconnnend that we await the outcome of this bill. Very truly yours, LEONARD 11. BAIRD, JR. LHB/rpe .l _ 1-4 i:XlXUTIVE SUMMARY of L•he F I R S T A N N U A L R E P O R T EX1-,,CUTIVI1, SUMMARY of the FIRST ANNUAL REPORT UPPER PALA'PLAKAIIA BASIN COMPREHENSIVE WATER STUDY OVERVIEW --PURPOSE OF STUDY The Palatlakaha chain of lakes has some of the best water quality of any group of lakes in the State. A primary source of water re- plenishment of these lakes is the Green Swamp via Big and Little Creeks. The headwaters area drains portions of Polk and Lake Counties, and is comprised of many acres of swampland, flatwoods and sand ridges. From the headwaters area, streamflow is in a generally northward direcL-ion through the chain of lakes in the Clermont-Groveland aroa and a meandering marsh drainageway prior to discharging into Lake Barris. In recent years, much concern has been expressed that man-made drainage improvements have diverted significant quantities of Sur- face waters away from their natural northward flow in the head- waters area, and into the adjacent Withlacoochee River basin. These actions were thought to have resulted in decreased surface water flows and adverse impacts on groundwater conditions in the area. Because of the direct dependence placed on the upper portion of terms of adequate water the Palatlakaha basin in supplies for re- creation, agriculture, groundwater recharge and natural ecological functions, a real need was determined to exist for a comprehensive water study. The ongoing Comprehensive Water Study is in to represent a detailed investigation of the water resources and associated manage- ment needs in the easterly portion of the Green Swamp (the Palat- lakaha Watershed). The overall objective of the Study is the deter- mination of the most effective methods for accomplishing land and water management needs in the Study Area so as to provide for the sufficient availability of water resources. Specific Study oLjec- tives includes - Determination of a water budget, based on water quantity and quality; - Preparation of a nutrient budget, and an investigation of the environmental impacts of the nutrient sources; - Determinations of future potential actions relating to the management of water quality and quantity; and - Recommendations, as a component of a Water Management Plan, when implemented, will assure adequate supplies of surface and potable waters within the Study Area. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION The Comprehensive Water Study was initiated in October 1979, and is projected to require three years from start to completion. The process of conducting the Study involves the resources of nine different agencies and four local governments. The first year's work activities were devoted. to the collection of necessary hydrologic, physiographic, water quality, environmen- tal. and socio-economic data, and the initiation of data evaluation activities. The second year's activities will be oriented toward the completion of data evaluation, data assessment and impact analysis work, the collection of needed additional information, and the beginning of the nutrient and water budgets. The third year's activities will involve the completion of the nutrient and water budgets, the identification and evaluation of water manage- ment alternatives, conducting public review meetings, and the pre- paration of. the Comprehensive Water Management Plan. REVIEW Or ACTIVITIES Water Quantity - A review of water flow data for the period of time from the beginning of October 1978 to the end of September 1979 indi- cates the following trends: - Water levels in the Clermont chain of lakes were very com- parable, with water levels in Lake Minnehaha (upstream) maintaining a rather consistent 1/10 of a foot height difference over Cherry Lake (at the downstream end of the Lake chain); - Lake level fluctuations reflected a response to flow re- plenishment via Big Creek; ' - Water discharges from the Clermont chain of lakes downstream via the Palatlakaha Creek only occurred on eleven (11)' days of the 365-day monitoring period (or only 3% of the time), indicative of low water levels in the chain of lakes during virtually all of the year -long period. Preliminary investigations have revealed that interbasin di- versions in the headwaters area to the Withlacoochee River have been operative since 1962. However, additional investi- gations will be required to determine the extent of diversion impacts on water resources in the headwaters area. Eight rainfall monitoring stations have been established in the Upper Palatlakaha Basin as a component of the Comprehensive Water Study. Rainfall data is available for the past 35 years at the U.S. Weather Bureau Station located south of Clermont, and for periods of six years or less for the other stations. The mean annual precipitation, based on 35 years of record, (b) summary of Gi.udtngs - - pif values varied substantially, and appeared to reflect marked seasonal variations, as did phosphorus con- centrations, - nitrogen concentrations did not reflect significant trends. water Use - Wat-.er uses in the Upper Palatlakaha Basin requires the with- drawal of nearly 21 million gallons daily for various purposes. The summary of key findings includes: - Industrial sources consumed nearly 64% of water withdrawals in 1979, - Permitted average annual daily withdrawal volumes represent an overall gradual increase from the headwaters down- stream to the lower end of the Study Area, - Maximum allowable (peak) permitted daily withdrawals de- crease from the headwaters downstream, - Number of consumptive use permits decreases from the head- waters area downstream, - Highest maximum allowable (peak) permitted daily with- drawals are located in areas where the withdrawn water is used for agricultural irrigation purposes. Land Use and Vegetation - Agricultural land uses (pastureland, rangeland, citrus groves and truck crops) occupy the majority of the land area, forest - lands and wetlands representing the next -largest category, followed by residential, commercial and industrial land uses. Soils The soils in the Study Area range from very poorly drained organic mucks to exceptionally well drained sands. The majority of the soils are acidic, which influences the chemical nature of the lakes and streams in the watershed. Attention was also directed toward subsurface soil character- istics in terms of water movement. Key findings of the in- vestigation include: - Water percolates downward through the soil layers to the top of the underlying clay layer, and then flows later- ally above the clay layer to the nearest lake, stream or sinkhole, - During normal rainfall conditions, subsurface water move- ments are expected to occur from May to October, - Subsurface lateral water flows are intermittent, occurring' only during and after periods of heavy rainfall, l is 51.57 inches. On a monthly average basis, current (1/1/00- 10/28/80) rainfall. measurements represent a 9.77 inch deficit in rainfall under the mean average. Water Quality - Sur.face water quality monitoring work has been performed by several agencies, with the bulk of the sampling and laboratory analysis work being done by the Lake County Pollution Control Department. A nummary of water quality -related activities are as follows: (a) Agencies involved in campling_act.ivities - - Lake County Pollution Control Department - G stations in headwaters area upstream of Lake Louisa, 5 stations along the chain of lakes, - 8 stations in the Southwest Marsh, analyzed samples for 12 different parameters. - U.S. Geological Survey - - ongoing monitoring activities at several stations. - Florida Department of Environmental Regulation - biological assays at A stations on Big and Little Creeks. (b) Summary of Findings - - Chain of lakes contain soft, clear, acid waters with comparatively low quantities of nitrogen and phos- phorus; - Big and Little Creeks appear to have naturally balanced ecosystems; - Fluctuations in water quality parameters in Little Creek have impacts on the diversity of biological species found in the Creek. Air Quality Facts on Water Quality- (a) Monitoring Activities - - 2 rainfall quality measurement stations - 7 water quality parameters analyzed - Amounts of subisur.f.aco water flows fluctuate, depending upon amounts of jtainfall and antecedent conditions, - During a wet ,year, up to 20-30" of subsurface runoff may be expected to occur over the entire 12-month period, - Subsurface water moves at different velocities through the various soil, layers. Drainage PeaL•ures - The northward flowing PalaLlakaha drainage system was created as a result of lA ncar. beach ridges being formed as prehistoric seas receded toward present-day levels. Efforts have been undertaken to modify the natural drainage patterns in order to expedite the flow of triter, thus providing for better drainage in low-lying areas. ❑owever., the placement of drain- age structures such as road culverts have al.so served as flow retardants and interfere with the flow of• surface water. Florida ]Department of Transportation . JACCA b, YRY 0. 110MIT O1I AIIAM GLCIIG TAII aovcmmn Post Office Box 47 DeLand, Florida 32720 May 13, 1981 L Honorable J. M. Hoskinson Mayor, City of Clermont Post Office Box 219 Clermont, Florida 32771 Re: Section 11070 - SR 50 at SR 561 Dear Mayor Hoskinson: We have completed our study of the intersection of SR 50 and SR 561 in Clermont. The results of the study indicate that a traffic signal can be justified but it is not a critical need. Due to our present financial situation we are unable to proceed with the installation of this signal. We do plan to keep the location in mind for consideration, if funding becomes available. We also reviewed the area just west of SR 561 at the entrance to Emerald Lakes Mobile Home Park. The speed limit of 45 MPH is reasonable and sight distance is good both east and west. The accident record for the location is not bad and the turning volume is very low. A 2 hour count showed 6 and 9 vehicles respectively turning left westbound into the Park. Eastbound right turn volume was even less. Based on these factors we are unable to justify any changes on SR 50 at the entrances to Emerald Lakes. We would be willing to review the location in the future as traffic conditions show the need. Sincerely, C. A. Benedict, P.E. District Engineer CAB:LAG:jlt cc: Senator Richard Langley Mr. Claude Smoak Mr. James C. Watkins Mr. W. B. McKelvy Mr. W. G. Gray 1 ECONOMIC COMMENT May, —1181 A now "explosion" in interest rates over the past two weeks has increased the likelihood that economic activity will slow dramatically from the surprisingly strong performance of 1981's first quarter. 1, Real GNP grew at an annual rate of 6.5% during the January through March period as auto sales and exports surged. By the end of April, however, domestic auto sales had retreated to levels reminiscent of last Spring's lows. This confirmed that much of the first quarter's strength in sales was "borrowed" from second quarter as rebates induced many consumers to buy now rather than later. 2. The housing sector showed marginal improvement in March as Housinq Starts rose 5.8% after February's precipitous 27% drop, and New Home Sales struggled upward by 0_6% following three consecutive decTfnes. Unfortunately, the recent spurt in interest rates, accompanied by an increase in the FHA rate ceiling from 14; to 15�%, will preclude any sustained improvement in the housing market. 3. While increases in consumer spending added significantly to growth in first quarter, spending habits are showing some moderation. Preliminary indications suggest that the savings rate rose a bit during April, while April Retail Sales fell by 1.0% due to the above -mentioned declines in Auto Sa es. A. Inventories continued to expand somewhat during February and March. Over- all Business Inventories rose 1_1% in February - an acceleration from January s 0. % growth. In March, Manufacturer's Inventories jumped by 0.8% - theirrourth consecutive monthly rise. While these increases are in no way excessive, they do seem to indicate a trend toward growth that must be somewhat unsettling at a time when final consumer demand seems to be weakening. 5. Elsewhere, April Unern loyment remained unchanged for the second month in a row at 7.3%. Employment grew to 99.0 million. Leading Indicators rose 1.4% after se stemmithree declines with a large part of the ncreang from the recent decontrol of oil and gas prices. Finally, Construction Spending suffered its second strdight dip falliny 2� in March. The good n.ws this month, at long last, is found on the inflation front. All of the recently released inflation statistics show the rate of inflation moderating. During the first quarter, the GI1P Deflator rose by only 7.81. vs. 10.7. the quarter before. I•larch's Consumer Price Index rose by only 0.6% (7 T annually), and April's Producer Price Index slowed to a 0.8n growth rate 9.6% annually). The big surprise this year has been in Farm Prices which have declined for four consecutive months - the latest decrease being U_4 during April. These price declines at the farm level, while of particular concern to farmers, have helped offset increases in food distribution costs and have resulted in a much slower rise in retail food prices than most experts had predicted back in December and January. While food prices may soon be on the rise again - especially meats - and poultry, energy prices have recently begun to decline slightly as a world- wide oil glut has forced oil producing countries to temporarily lower their per - barrel changes for crude. TIIE RECEIIT RISE ill IRTERESTYTES:WHY? After falling front their record highs in December, interest rates are on the rise again. With economic activity apparently weakening, many investors are wondering why the money markets on the Federal Reserve are under pressure to push rates even higher. While the answers to this question are indeed complex, there are certain observations and explanations which can be offered. One of the linchpins of the. Reagan Administration's economic policy is:strict control by the Federal Reserve over the growth of money supply. In general, the Fed implements this policy by controlling the availability of loanable reserves to the tomeettheirmownFaced demandsth a for fundseandgbyuthis mechanof ism,interestrratestscramble increase. Beginning in late March, money supply growth increased dramatically. Soon, the level of M1B had broken through the upper level of the Fed's target'range (see diagram line withVtitsnd was targets, the9Fedill hadhto act swiftly. Theher. In order to bresponseewasrowth back essentiallyntwo- fold: 1. The discount rate was raised a full point to 141W and the surcharge for frequent borrowers was also raised from 3% to 4%. This means that large banks which are frequen160 fortborrowers at the their.money. This Fmove forced nbanks dto raise ow now utheirst yloan rates rinhan order to maintain their interest rate spread. ive 2. Secondly, moreFcostly for batiksrtorborrowtmoneynbutsalsonmopolicy, more difficult. :his has the direct effect of reducing the supply of loanable funds to the banks - :nd ultimately to consumers. Because the creation of loans adds directly to .he money supply, decreasing the ability of financial institutions to make loans will enable the Fed to slow monetary growth. While it is certainly too early to tell whether or not the Fed's .latest battle against excess money growth will be successful, the M1B decline of $3.6 billion during the week of April 29 was a welcome sign to the credit markets, which were once again beginning to call into question the Fed's resolve in meeting its targets. MOUEY SUPPLY: KID Currency ma otherble Cctnanii:Deposits In the short -run, the recent tightening s 31111ona of policy will almost certainly result 40 in higher interest rates. Over the ass, longer -terns, however, reigning in the 105 target growth rates mono supply Will tend to decrease eotwtea for hoe Apr. zg Y PP Y accounts: sati: inflationary pressures and expectations, 100 6; slow economic expansion, and will eventually lead to lower interest rates. 12$ " as 4t0 17 veek growth rate: 405 i 400 0 nI700 0 J F M A 1g01J J A Memo to: Clermont City Council From: City Manager Subject: Amendment to Option on Landsprending Site Date: May 21, 1981 The City presently has an option on approximately 65 acres of land owned by the Inland Groves Corporation, and C. M. Pool 6 Sons, Inc. The present option expires on July 31, 1981, and requires the City to: 1. Purchase 30 acres of land by July 31, 1981. 2. 15 acres must be leased by July 31, 1981, and may be purchased after November 1, 1981. 3. We have an exclusive option to purchase an additional 20 acres for 5 years. The option price is $7,000 per acre. Since we will not have FmHA financing for this project by July 31, 1981, it is in the City's best interest to extend this option. The attached "Amendment to Contract For Sale" would give the City an additional 18 months to exercise its option, or until December 1, 1982. In return, the City must immediately purchase 10 acres to show our good faith. I would recommend that the City approve of the amendment, and immed- iately purchase 10 acres of the grove from Inland Groves Corporation. The monies for this purchase would come from the Capital Improvement Fund. Respectfully, ��- George D. Forbes City Manager GDF:pm Attachment AMIiNIIMENT TO CONTRACT FOR SALE Th1H ABrLumunI:, by and butwucn INLAND GROVES GORE , C. M. 11001, & SONS, INC., and the CITY OF CLERMONT, Lake County, F.lorldn, horuby around certain prov10onu of that certain Contract between the pardon daLod July 29, 1980, uxtendud by ULUnulun AgrLumunt dated _ _ as ful.luwu: 1. Paragraph 3 of said Contract is hereby amended to road an follows: "3 " Tract GO shall be conveyed Lo Buyer upon payment of SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO/IOO DOLLARS ($70,000.00) Lo Sullurs upon execution of thLs Atnendmullt. The remainder of Parcel 1 and Parcel. 2 shall be clusud on or before December .I, 1.982, on the condition that Parcel 2 shall not bo closed prior to November 1, 1.981. If thL transaction is closed prior to November 1, 1981, Buyer may LeasL parcel 2 at the annual rental of FIVE HUNDRED AND N01100 DOLLARS ($500.00) per acre, which suns shall be credited to Buyer at closing of Parcel 2. 2. Paragraph 7 is hereby delecgd. 7. Paragraph 8 is hereby amended to read as follows: "8." Sellers shall be entitled to the 198U-81 and 1981-82 cLtru8 fruit crop together with the right to enter upon the property to cultivate and haCVeat such r, rop. Sellers agree to abide by usual and Customary husbandry of c.Ltrus groves prevalling in the area until closing. DATED this day of 1981. CITY OF CLERMONT, a municipal corporation ATTEST: BY: BUYER INLAND GROVES CORP. ATTEST: BY: C. M. POOL & SONS, INC. ATTEST: BY: SELLERS LEONARD H. BAIRD, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.O. DRAWER 1066. CLERMONT, fLORIDA 32711 EXTENSION AGItR6MM1T WHEREAS, the parties hereto have entered Into a certain Contract For Sale And Purchase of certain real property in Lnke County, Florida, said Contract being dated July 29. 1980, and WHEREAS, the portion have agreed to extend the time period for closing the transaction an described in paragraph 7 of said Contract, NOW THEREFORE in consideration of tl,e mutual promiaes and covenants contained herein the parties agree as follows: 1. The date of cloning in hereby extended to July 31, 1981. 2. Sellers shall be entitled to the 1981-82 citrus fruit crop referred to in paragraph 1 of said contract, together with the right to enter upon said property to cultivate and harvest such crop. Buyer shall not remove trees until April 30. 1982. DrTFD.,this .,% day of , 1981. CITY OF CLERMON'P, a municipal corporation Attest:. BY: Buyer _ INLAND GROVES CORP. Attest: C. M. POOL 6 SONS, INC. Attest: ' , f Seller i + CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE This Agreement, by and between INLAND GROVES CORP., as to Parcel 1 and C. M. POOL & SONS, INC. , as to Parcel 2, hereinafter referred to no Sellers; and the CITY OF CLERMONP, a municipal corporation, Lake County, Florida, hereinafter referral to as Buyer. The parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, agree that the Sellers shall sell and the Buyer shall buy the parcels described herein upon the following terms and conditions: 1. The legal description of the property is: Parcel 1: Tracts 58 and 59, and the usable land of Tract 60, Groveland Farms, Section 21, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida. Parcel 2: The usable land of Tracts 6 and 7, Grove - land Farms, Section 28, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida. Together with easement for ingress, egress and sanitary sewer lines over 'Tract 57. 2. The total sales price is SLVEN THOUSAND AND NO1100 ($7, 000. 00) DOLLARS cash per acre of land as determined by a survey of the property to be furnished by Seller prior to closing. 3. Parcel 1 shall be conveyed to closing by good and sufficient Warranty Deed free and clear of all encumbrances, upon payment of the sum specified in Paragraph 2. Parcel 2 shall be leased to Buyer at the annual rental of FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($500. 00) DOLLARS per acres of land. The lease shall expire on November 1, 1981, at which time Buyer shall have the option to pu rchase Parcel 2, upon payment of the sum specified in Paragraph 2, less p chase P a credit to Buyer for the amount of the lease payments to Seller. 4. Sellers shall deliver to Buyer a Title Insurance Commitment evi- dencing marketable title free and clear of all encumbrances ten (10) days prior' to closing. S. This Agreement is subject to and conditioned upon approval by governmental agencies for Buyer to use said property as site for upland spray t _, >,: • _ _ , _mom Irrigation of secondarily treated effluent at the rate of 4" per acre per week. G. Sellers grant to Buyer an exclusive option to purchase on Tract 57, Croveland Farms, Section 21, Townahlp 22 South, Range 25 East, and Tract 8, Croveland Farms, Section 28, 'Township 22 South, Range 25 East, for a period of five (5) years for the total sales price of SEVEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($7, 000. 00) DOLLARS cash per acre of usable land. The option shall be exercised by Buyer by written notice to Sellers at least ninety (90) days prior to termination of the option, 7. This transaction shall he closed upon receipt by Buyer of prelimi- nary approval by the governmental agencies, but not later than February 1, 1981. 8. Sellers shall be entitled to the 1980-81 citrus fruit crop produced upon the citrus trees located on all property described In Paragraph 1, together with the right to enter upon said property to harvest such crop. DATED this 29th day of July, A. 1). 1980. ATTEST: i J CITY OF CLERM�ONT By set - Buyer ' ATTEST. INLAND GROVES CORP, I: 074w-'t 'W_PAP -�' Seller ATTEST- C. • M. POOL & SONS, INC. 13y: Seller ! �4 Y 41 P&ND 55 56 ' GG I �• 00 i'! I, 5B S7 1 i J � ..4P C.POvt. 40 76 Memo to: Clermont City Council From: City Manager Subject: Street Closing Date: May 21, 1981 Attached is Ordinance No. 14,t�-rt which should be introduced at Tuesday's meeting. This Ordinance would close a portion of an unnamed street that abuts Lake Dot and is south of the City owned property described as Lot 4, Block 59. Once this Ordinance is introduced, the City can proceed with notices on the sale of Lot 4, Block 59, which is presently owned by the City. Respectfully, nn PX,n��<� ti• George D. Forbes City Manager GDF:pm Attachment I a ORDINANCE NO. -12=0 AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF TILE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLOSING AND PERMANENTLY ABANDONING A PORTION OP UNNAMED STREET DRSCRIIIED HEREIN, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PACES 17-23 INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON- FLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The City Council of the CILy of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, hereby ordalns that: SECTION I: That Portion of unnamed street adjacent to the Northwest shore of Lake Dot according to the Plat of Clermont Heights, Official Map of the City of Clermont, recorded Ln Plat Book 8, pages 17-23 incluaLve, Public Records of Take County, Florida, as hereinafter described, is hereby closed and permanently abandoned. That portion of unnamed street adjacent to the Northwest shore of Lake Dot bounded an the West by the East right-of-way line of Lake Avenue, and bounded an the East by the South right-of-way line of Juniata Street. Less and except the reservation by the City of Clermont of an easement for utility and sanitary sewer purposes, ingress and egress. SECTION 2: This closing is done pursuant to the authority of the Charter of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, and the general laws of the State of Florida. SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of this Ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: Should any section or part of this section be declared invalid by any Court or competent jurisdiction, such adjudications shall not apply or affect any other provision of this Ordinance, except to the extent that the entire section or part of the section may be inseparable In meaning and effect from the section to which such holding shall apply. SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be published as provided by law add it shall become law y , and shall taka effect on the date of its Second Reading and Final Passage. 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. i LEONA13D H. BAIRD, JR.. ATTORNEY AT LAW. P.O. DRAWER 1066. CLERMONT. FLORIDA 02711 CITY OF CLEIU40NT BY, J. M. 11OSKINSON, Mayor ATTESTi SANDItA 0. F10— AR, City Clerk -- J APPROVED by me this day of , 1981. J. M. IIOSK'INSON, Mayor CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY that n certified copy of the foregoing Ordinance No. was published on the day of , 1981, in a newspaper of general circulation located within the City of Clermont, as requited by Florida Statutes (3) (a), said date of publication being 14 days prior to the Second Reading and Final Adoption of the Ordinance. SANDRA 0. RO7.AR, City Clerk 1w A flen 1� SEE A14p NO 6 d 6'ono 4f 4 4Arr Memo to: Clermont• City Council From: City Manager Subject: Margarce Gardena Subdivision Date: May 21, 1.981 The owners of the Margarce Gardens Subdivision on hooks Point have requested that final Plot approval of this Subdivision be placed on the Council Agenda for Tuesday night's meeting. At the time of this writing, the owners are completing the street construc- tion, and have not yet met all the requirements of the Subdivision Regula- tions. Our Subdivision Regulations further state that no Plat can be con- sidered for final action until it has been reviewed and certified by the City Engineer to be in conformance with our regulations. If the Subdivision is completed and can be certified by Tuesday night, the City Council can take action on the Margarce Gardens Plat. Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager GDP:pm Memo to: Clermont City Council From: City Manager Subject: Lake Correctional Institute Fire Service Date: May 21, 1981 Attached is a letter from the Lake Correctional Institute requesting the City of Clermont provide their facility with fire protection and inspection service. Presently, the City does not provide fire services outside of the City limits unless a life is directly threatened. I would recommend we provide fire protection services to Lake Correctional Institute, since they are a state agency, but to no other areas outside of our corporate limits. Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager GDF:pm Attachment T ,w ,;pk FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of Governor ,ur• CORRECTIONS LOUICL WAINWRICtIr LAKE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION Post 0111CO Box 09 Clermont, Florida :12711 Telephone: (904) 394-6149 May 5, 1981 �\ I h Mr George D Forbes, Clermont City Manager P. 0. Box 219 Clermont, Florida 32711 Dear Mr. Forbes: In an effort to enhance Lake Correctional Institution's pro- cedures for the prevention and prompt control of fire it is requested that the City of Clermont provide fire protection service and fire inspection of the facility by a qualified authority at least semi-annually. The facility has the availability of fire hoses and fire ex- tenquishers; however, this is the extent of our fire equip-__ ment. Also, the State Fire Marshall inspects our institution annually, but our accreditation policy requires semi-annual inspections. I trust the above explanation provides you with sufficient in- formation to render a decision concerning our request. Assuring you of our continued cooperation in matters of mutual concern. Sincerely, Sterling G. Staggers, Superintendent D. . B. Romane, Assistant Superintendent SCS/DBR/cc Memo to: Clermont City Council From: City Manager Subject: Lease of Fire Truck Date: May 22, 1981 Attached is a letter from the South Lake Fire Control District. The district is requesting to lease one of the City's fire trucks for approximately two months at a rental fee of $100.00 a month. As you may be aware, the South Lake Fire District is less than a year old, and is now organizing its fire department. They have purchased a new fire truck which should arrive in a few months. until that time they would like to lease the City's 1952 GMC pumper. They would use the fire truck primarily as a training vehicle. - I would recommend that the City enter into a formal lease agreement with the South Lake Fire District for the GMC pumper, under the condi- tion that they insure this vehicle, store it under cover, pay all fuel and associated costs, and return the vehicle in its present condition or pay for all repair costs. Respectfully, George D. Forbes City Manager GDF/mgg OOUTH LAKE Mr.. CONTROL DIOMICT UOARD OI* COMMIOOION YRO i R O. DOX O, CLCRMONT, M. 027H I I'trly 20, 1983. City Council City IIall Clermont, Plorida 32711 Gentlemen, i The South Lako Fire Control District wishes to enter into tin agreement with the City of Clermont for the temporary Leese of an operational Piro Vehicle. Duration of the Lease would be for approximately two months at a fee of 3100.00 per month. This vehicle would be used primarily for training purposes while we are awaiting d.elivery on equipment which has been ordered. All insurance costs on the vehicle will be assumed by the District during the period that it is in our possession. . %,:'e are rapidly approrichin/; en operational capability; and would like to express our appreciation for ,your past cooperation. Sincerely ourc, Ari hurl U . Lf srr 11 Secretary i f ;'