City of Groveland Minutes City Council Meeting Monday, July 15, 2024  The Groveland City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL: 34736. Mayor Evelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with the following members present: Vice Mayor Mike Radzik, Council Members Richard Skyzinski and Dina Sweatt. City officials present were City Manager Mike Hein, City Clerk Virginia Wright, Sergeant-At-Arms Chief Shawn Ramsey and City  Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver.  Excused Absences: Council Member Gaines.  As an alternate option the public was provided the opportunity to attend the July 15, 2024 City Council Meeting virtually in listen/watch mode only. A public notice with instructions to participate was posted toi the City's website under "public notices" at www.groveland-t.gow and in the display  board at City Hall. OPENING CEREMONIES  Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Sweatt Invocation provided by Mayor Wilson.  GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  None.  CONSENT AGENDA  A. June 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  B. Resolution 2024-69: Authorizing the City Manager to submit an FDEP SRF Loan Application for Project Number WW35066 to finance the construction of  Wastewater Treatment Facilities  A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, relating to the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; making findings; authorizing the City Manager to submit a loan application for project number WW35066 to finance construction of wastewater treatment facilities; authorizing the loan agreement; establishing pledged revenues; designating authorized representatives; providing assurances; providing for conflicts, Resolution 2024-69 authorizes the City Manager to submit Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan application WW35066 for design and construction of the Villa City Wastewater Treatment Facility in the funding amount of $19,823,318.00. Although the resolution refers to a loan application, this principal forgiveness loan is in essence a grant that will remove the need for the City to  severability, and effective date  borrow the funds.  1    JULY 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  C. Resolution 2024-70: Authorizing the City Manager to submit an FDEP SRF Loan Application for Project Number DW35067 to finance the construction of Drinking A resolution of the City of Groveland, Florida, relating to the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; making findings; authorizing the City Manager to submit a loan application for project number DW35067 to finance construction of drinking water facilities; authorizing the loan agreement; establishing pledged revenues; designating authorized representatives; providing assurances; providing for conflicts, severability, and effective Resolution 2024-70 authorizes the City Manager to submit Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan application DW35067 for the construction of Villa City Water Treatment Facility in the funding amount of $25,740,000.00. Although the resolution refers to a loan application, this principal forgiveness loan is in essence a grant that will be used to replace the existing SRF loan. D. Resolution 2024-72: Approving the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for Planning, Design, and Construction of Loan Agreement LS350640; Authorizing the A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Planning, Design and Construction Loan Agreement LS350640; authorizing the City Manager to execute the loan agreement; directing the City Manager or designees to carry out the terms of the loan agreement; providing for an Resolution 2024-72 requests approval to authorize the City Manager to execute the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Agreement for Planning, Design, and Construction of Project LS350640 for Lead and Copper Rule Revisions in the funding amount of $572,000.00. Utilities nationwide have been mandated to inventory and then plan for the  Water Facilities  date  City Manager to Execute the Loan Agreement  effective date.  removal of lead water service lines.  E.! Resolution 2024-79: Groveland Auto Repair Agreement  AF Resolution oft the City Council oft the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the commercial contract for the City to sell approximately 0.149 +/- acres of real property to Groveland Auto Repair Inc.; authorizing the City Manager and/or Mayor and City Clerk to execute any A request to approve the commercial contract agreement between the City of Groveland and Groveland Auto Repair Inc., selling 0.149 +/- acres of City owned property to Groveland Auto Repair, which will allow the removal oft their existing building encroachment  documents required to sell the property; providing for an effective date.  through a lot line deviation application process. City Clerk Wright read the resolution titles into the record.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by  Council Member Skyzinski.  2    JULY 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  OLD BUSINESS  1. Consideration of Approval Ordinance 2024-4: Adopting the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report dated July 1, 2024, prepared by Raftelis; Amending Chapter 125 of the City of Groveland Land Development Code to incorporate legislative findings and the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report; adopting updated water and wastewater connection fees also referred to as water and wastewater Anordinance of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, adopting the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report dated July 1, 2024, prepared by Raftelis; amending Chapter 125 of the City of Groveland Land Development Code to incorporate legislative findings and the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report, adopting updated water and wastewater connection fees also referred to as water and wastewater impact fees applicable city-wide, including in the Green Swamp, an Area of Critical State Concern designated pursuant to S. 380.05, Florida Statutes, providing for annual adjustment of fees and use of fees collected; repealing sections 78-118 of the code of ordinances; providing for codification; providing for severability and conflicts; and providing an effective date. An ordinance oft the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, adopting the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report dates July 1, 2024, prepared by Raftelis; amending Chapter 125 of the City of Groveland Land Development Code to incorporate legislative findings and the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report, adopting updated water and wastewater connection fees also referred to as water and wastewater impact fees applicable city-wide, including in the Green Swamp, an Area of Critical State Concern designated pursuant to S. 380.05, Florida Statutes, providing for annual adjustment offees and use of fees collected; repealing sections 78-118 of the code of ordinances; providing for codification; providing for severability and conflicts; and providing an effective date.  impact fees applicable city-wide- Second Reading  City Clerk Wright read the title and head note into the record for Ordinance 2024-4. Transportation & Public Works Director T.J. Fish introduced Michelle Galvin with Raftelis. Ms. Galvin provided a recap presentation as attached to these minutes as Attachment 1. Mr. Fish stated staff had embraced direction from Council and residents to ensure growth paid for growth. He noted that wastewater was more expensive to treat than potable water and Groveland has two (2) wastewater facilities. Mr. Fish reiterated the Sampey Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) could not go into the construction phase until the loan was executed with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). He offered to answer any questions Council  may have.  3    JULY 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Vice Mayor Radzik stated the ordinance supports the City's strategic plan. He reported that this was what the residents want, for growth to pay for itself. Vice Mayor Radzik clarified that the City Vice Mayor Radzik asked at what point would the connection fees be increased. Mr. Fish stated the effective date would be October. The CIP adjustment as of October 1, 2024. Vice Mayor Radzik inquired as to what happens to the two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) Mr. Fish reported the amount was updated to two hundred and seventy-five thousand (275,000) gallons per day. Of that, Mascotte was only sending the City thirty thousand (30,000) gallons into the Sampey WWTP. Mascotte was also contributing to the expansion via funds that were granted by the State of Florida. Mr. Fish noted the City has a interlocal agreement with the City of Vice Mayor Radzik clarified his question was what we do with the flow from Mascotte. Mr. Fish reported the excess flow would be sold as reclaimed water to Groveland customers after Council Member Sweatt inquired once the improvements were completed how soon would the City need to revamp the facilities again. Mr. Fish stated staff would be calibrating the process annually. However, no city should go more than five (5) years without updating the studies. Mr. Fish reported the City would continue to utilize Raftelis as a consultant in the future. Council Member Sweatt asked if the plants were designed to meet the City's needs for the foreseeable future. Mr. Fish stated yes; the plants would accommodate all based on the five (5) City Clerk Wright read into the record an email received from Council Member Gaines regarding her support of approval of Ordinance 2024-4, as attached to these minutes as Attachment 2.  isn not "broke" as someone had stated on Facebook.  gallons for the City of Mascotte.  Mascotte, therefore the City of Mascotte has the ability to adjust impact fees.  treatment.  year CIP.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve Ordinance 2024-4: Adopting the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report dated July 1, 2024, prepared by Raftelis; Amending Chapter 125 of the City of Groveland Land Development Code to incorporate legislative findings and the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report; adopting updated water and wastewater connection fees also referred to as water and wastewater impact fees applicable city-wide - Second Reading;  seconded by Council Member Sweatt.  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  4    JULY 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  NEW BUSINESS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. REPORTS  Council Member Sweatt  July 4th- Attended the City's July 4th event. Weekly conference calls with City Manager Hein.  July 10th = Attended the City's Fun Team snow cone give-away that was at the  Public Safety Complex.  Vice Mayor Radzik  Vice Mayor Radzik stated how does single member voting districts affect a council member working with a business outside of their district. Vice Mayor Radzik stated he has been working with three (3) different projects. 1. A business looking to expand; 2. Ab business looking to expand their current operations; and 3. A business looking to annexing into the City. Vice Mayor Radzik stated he wanted to disclose Vice Mayor Radzik requested Council consensus to direct staff to craft a resolution in support of the Groveland Historical Society & Museum to identify historical buildings within Groveland. This would go to the State and possibly the Federal Government to designate historical buildings with the property owners' approval. City Attorney Geraci-Carver stated there were no issues to crafting a resolution as  his contacts that he had known for over nineteen (19) years.  such. All council members present concurred.  Council Member Skyzinski  Council Member Skyzinski reported he had recently traveled to Poland primarily as a representative working with a non-profit organization to teach English to middle school and high school students. Council Member Skyzinski thanked City Manager Hein for the donation of aprons for the student's cooking classes, as they were a huge hit. Council Member Skyzinski had the opportunity to meet with the Mayor and Vice Mayor of the City of Otwoc, which is part of the Sister City relationship with our city to mutually benefit each other. Council Member Skyzinski shared a  brief slideshow presentation of his trip to Poland. July 4th- Attended the City's July 4th event. Annex Building and Public Safety Complex.  Mayor Wilson  July 10th - Attended the City's Fun Team snow cone give-away that was at the Attended the Keep Lake Beautiful Meeting. The committee is still working on gathering equipment via grant funds. However, they were now prepared for the pick  up of approximately two hundred (200) kits for pickers.  5    JULY 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  The next America In Bloom meeting is scheduled for September. America In Bloom  requested the City host the meeting.  City Manager Hein Nothing to report at this time. City Attorney Geraci-Carver Nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.  Groveland ciywuhNammaichams FLORIDA  Eulyr bllaery Evelnw Wilson, Mayor E  Attest:  Virginia Wright, City Clerk  6    ATTACHMENT 1    City of Groveland  Utility Connection Fee Study Ordinance Adoption  July 15, 2024  RAFTELIS    Ordinance Actions  Adopts the 2024 Utility Rate and Connection Fee Report dated  July 1, 2024, by Raftelis  Adopts a fee schedule as it relates to water and wastewater  connection fees  Amends the Land Development Code, Section 125, to incorporate the report along with legislative findings  Provides for annual adjustment of the connection fees per the  Consumer Price Index (CPI) of inflationary factors  2    Utility Connection/Impact Fee Objectives  Connection/mpact Fees, are charged by a Utility to fund expansion of the system to meet future capacity demands  Growth paying for growth  Generally, one-time" charges for a new service location  Update the Connection Fees to reflect the current infrastructure  costs (water and wastewater & reclaimed water)  Currently making large investments to upgrade existing facilities and  planning for new capacity  Development of a proposed Connection Fee Compare Connection Fees with other utilities  3    Water Connection Fee Calculation  Description  Amount $26,999,363 22,891,100 $49,890,463  Existing Facilities Capital Improvement Plant Total Costs Recovered  Capacity (MGD) Unit Cost per Gallon  4,100 $12.17  Level of Service (gallons per day) Calculated Water Connection: Fee  315 $3,830.00  4    Wastewater Connection Fee Calculation  Description  Amount $15,144,565 133,007,450 $148,152,015  Existing Facilities Capital Improvement Plant Total Costs Recovered.  Capaçity (MGD) Unit Cost per Gallon  3.670 $40.37  Level of Service (gallons per day) Calculated Water Connection: Fee  250 $10,090.00  5    Calculated Connection Fees  Fiscal Year Existing Fee Calculated  $Change  % Change  Fee $3,830 10,090 $13,920  Water Sewer Total  $2,337 4,478 $6,815  $1,493 5,612 $7,105  63.9% 125.3% 104.3%    Local Comparison - Connection Fees  Proposed Rates Groveland FY25  $13,9201  Collier County Lake Alfred City of Ocoee Mount Dora Polk County City of Apopka Palm Coast Howey-in-the-Hills Auburndale Regional Utilities City of Clermont South Walton Utilities City of Minneola Existing Rates Groveland Orange County City of Umatilla City of Tavares Town of Lady Lake Montverde Fruitland Park City of Leesburg Mascotte City of Eustis Town of Oakland City of Winter Garden  $12,0841 $11,3541 $10,2801 $9,3151 $9,207. $8,8291 $8,7931 $8,3751 $8,0441 $7,917 $7,6661 $7,3831 $7,0291 $6,8151 $5,5401 $5,3791 $5,3241 $4,7571 $4,5321 $4,0651 $3,9531 $3,5601 $3,5221 $2,9361 $2,8531  "Water aS Sewer  7    Next Steps  Vote to approve Ordinance 2024-04 on 2nd reading as  recommended, including adoption of the 2024 Utility Rate and  Connection Fee Report dated July 1, 2024  Future Meeting Dates (have already been noticed to customers  July 29, 2024 - Utility Rates 1st Reading   August 12, 2024 - Utility Rates 2nd Reading    RAFTELIS  Thank  you!  Contact: Joe Williams  Michelle Galvin mgalin@rattels.com  407.960.1806 Millams@rartels.com    ATTACHMENT2    Email: cenenagpeneone Web: groveland-f.gov Top 5 Safest Places in Florida  CONFIDENTIALITYI NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use oft thei intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privilegedi information.. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution, isp prohibited. Ify youa are not thei intended recipient, contactt thes sender by replyir PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE: Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Ify youd do not want your e-mail address released inr response toap public On Jul15, 2024, at 4:42P PM, Barbara Gaines Darbaragaines@goveland-tlgowrote:  tot the e-mail and destroy all copies oft the original message.  records request, dor not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contactt this office by phone ori inv writing.  Hi Ginny, family matter.  Ihad planned to attend the. July 15t" councilr meeting. Unfortunately, Ihad an unexpected  Iwas advised by the city attorney, Iwould not be able to vote on tonight's old business regarding the proposed new water and sewer connection fees. Please be advised thatl understand the importance of agingi infrastructure and the need for growth to payi its full share. Therefore, byway oft this email, lam endorsing the passage of this matter. And, if  present, would vote to approve as Idid at the first reading.  Best regards, Barbara  BARBARA GAINES District3 City of Groveland Tel: 352-429-2141 Mobile: 352-251-6389 Email: Darbara.gaines@groveland-.gov Web: groveland-fl.gov Top 5 Safest Places in Florida tot the e-maila and destroy all copies oft the original message.  CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, isf for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privilegedi information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution, is prohibited. 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