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April 8, 1987
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Municipal Finance Officers. Association, Mr. Brown indicated that
they experienced a cost overrun of approximately $8,000. The
engagment letter with the firm was for $14,500 and the actual audit
expenses for the project were approximately $22,000. Mr. Brown
stated that they would split the difference with the City, and
requested a $4,000 increase in the audit agreement for this year.
Much discussion ensued. Mr. Saunders explained that there were
additional requirements imposed after the City had received the
engagement letter. However, the City did not request the
additional statements which were prepared, and should not be billed
for them. Mr. Saunders further stated that he felt a $2,000 increase
in the audit fee would be justifiable, and that he would place this
item on the agenda for the next Council Meeting.
LAKE COUNTY ROAD IMPACT FEES
Mr. Saunders briefly explained that the City of Clermont was part of
this program since it does not assess its own fees, and that a certain
amount of the fees are to be used in our area, some within the City
limits and some in South Lake County. The City must provide the
County a priority list for arterial or collector street projects.
At this time Grand Highway is number one on the priority list and
the County plans to have that project underway in a few months.
Second on the priority list within the City limits is an extension
of Minneola Avenue from Second Street to East Avenue.
After much discussion, it was the consensus of Council that there
were other areas in the City that should be prioritized and that
possibly the extension of Minneola Avenue was not even needed
because Osceola Street is one block north and provides an east-
west collector route.
Mr. Saunders further explained that he had discussed with the
County the possibility of adding Lakeshore Drive as a collector
street, and that under next year.s impact fees the City could
request the completion of the Lakeshore Drive Improvement Project,
which is starting this year.
Another collector street that should be constructed by the City in
the near future would be an extension of Bloxam Avenue from Pitt
Street north to Grand Highway. This would provide a collector run-
ning north and south, parallel to Highway 27 and take a great deal
of traffic from East Avenue, once the Langley property north of the
High School is developed. Mr. Saunders stated that he would contact
the County and have these two items placed on our priority list with
Lakeshore Drive being our number one priority and Bloxam Avenue second.
At the same time, it would be requested that the extension of Minneola
from Second Street to East Avenue be dropped from the list.
INTERLOCAL PLANNING AREA
It was discussed that the City had met with the County Planning Director
and Staff concerning an interlocal planning area. Presently, the County
is putting together a map which will show the joint planning area for
the County, the City of Clermont and the City of Minneola.
Mr. Saunders pointed out the areas that are tentatively to be placed
on the map as the planning area for Clermont outside of the existing
City limits. Some concern was expressed that we did not include enough
area south of the City. Mr. Saunders stated that he would talk to the
County about extending our planning area farther south, and that this
will be a future agenda item. Prior to this, another workshop will be
held to discuss the map and draft interlocal agreement.
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April 8, 1987
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LAKE APOPKA RESTORATION - LAND EXCHANGE PROGRAM
City Manager Saunders stated that he had received correspondence from
Bill Boyd, Mayor of Mt. Dora, requesting that the City of Clermont
endorse and/or adopt a Resolution supporting the proposed land swap.
Land on Lake Apopka will be swapped for State owned land in the Lake
Okeechobee area for farming purposes. The land by Lake Apopka would
then be turned into a marshlands area, as part of the clean up of
the lake.
A lengthy discussion ensued concerning whether a problem in one part
of the State was just being moved to another part of the State. It
was the general feeling that the offenders should be required to
clean up the lake, restore the area and abide by regulations now
in effect, instead of moving the problems to another area and require
the State and taxpayers to pay for the restoration. In conclusion,
there was no consensus as to the type of response which should be
given to Mayor Boyd.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
It was reported that the City Attorney had researched the Florida
Statutes and the City will now be able to enforce handicapped
parking in private parking lots such as the South Lake Plaza.
The fine for parking in a handicapped space without having a handi-
capped parking sticker is set by the Statutes at $25. The Council
has the option of adopting its own ordinance, and could increase the
fee if so desired.
This item will be placed on the agenda for an upcoming Council
Meeting during which time some minor changes will be made to the
City's Parking Ordinance, and enforcement of handicapped parking
would begin subsequent to that meeting.
UTILITY SERVICE TAX
The Utility Service Tax was discussed with Council, and they were
reminded that during last year's budget sessions it had been pointed
out that this was one source of additional revenues the City could
consider in the future. City Manager Saunders then asked the Council
if they wished to pursue an increase in some of the utility service
taxes. It was the consensus of Council to wait until the budget
sessions to see what type of shortfalls there may be in the upcoming
budget before considering any increases of this type.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON THE WADE PROPERTY
The next item of discussion was the road that Bob Wade is planning
to construct from Grand Highway, east between the two sections of
Jack's Lake to the mining project east of the lake. Mr. Saunders
explained that some fill had already been placed in the floodplain
area without a permit.
Mr. Wade had been told previously that he would need a permit in
order to do any type of excavation or filling in the floodplain.
Mr. Wade had also received a letter from City Engineer Springstead
stating what would have to be done to construct a roadbed to allow
water to pass freely between the two sections of Jack's Lake.
Mr. Saunders further stated that the problem he had with the project
was that Mr. Wade has ignored the City's letters and personal contacts
with him regarding the required permits, and has gone ahead and worked
in the area.
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After considerable discussion of this matter, Mr. Saunders stated
that Mr. Wade would be appearing before Council on April l4, 1987 to
request a development permit for an unpaved roadbed through the flood-
plain.
INTERSECTION OF MONTROSE AND SEVENTH STREET
Mayor Pool asked if the intersection of Montrose and Seventh Streets
could be made into a four-way stop. There is a potential for accidents
at this intersection due to the lack of visibility when going north or
south on Seventh Street. City Manager Saunders stated that he had
received complaints of poor visibility and traffic coming from the
hospital which cause problems at the intersection of Seventh and DeSoto
Streets. Both intersections will be studied, and a proposal presented
for these areas at a regularly scheduled Council meeting.
LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS
City Manager Saunders stated that the City was still working with
representatives of Little League to see if there is room for an addi-
tional ball field at the Twelfth Street location. There are three
different sizes of ball fields, and a meeting will be scheduled with
Milda Sandargas to determine which size field is needed for Little
League use.
City Manager Saunders stated that he would get back with Council
with the proposal for the area. He reminded Council that $25,000
had been appropriated in this year's budget for an additional ball
field, with hopes of redesigning the ball fields in order to have
three fields in the complex.
Council Member Cole left the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
SOUTH LAKE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Council Member Huff explained that the Council would like to bring
a Shakespearian play to the area under the Florida Performing Arts
Tour. This is a program for which the City can request up to a
two-thirds grant for the cost of the project. Only one-third of
the costs would be borne by the City or paid for by ticket sales.
The Council for the Arts would like the Council to appropriate
approximately $1,400 for the down payment for the presentation.
If the City did not receive the two-thirds grant, then the project
would be cancelled and money refunded to the City.
Mr. Saunders explained that the money could come from money budgeted
for Parks and Recreation due to the fact that the committee does not
have a project in mind that would use all of the money budgeted. In
the event they do come up with a project, additional money could be
appropriated. By using this money, a budget amendment from cash
reserves would not have to be made.
After some further discussion, City Manager Saunders indicated that
he would bring this matter before Council at a regularly scheduled
meeting.
There being no further discussion,
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